Grand Opera house opens with Louis James and Ezra Kendall in August 1907
The Grand Opera house launches its 1907-08 season with Louis James returning to Seattle for two Shakespearean comedies The Merry Wives of Windsor and A Comedy of Errors supported by Aphie James Frederick Paulding Horace Lyndon J Arthur Youns Shaefer Eugenia Webb Ida Werner Effie Weston and others The Odeon opens tomorrow with Lois Peart Marie Anderson and Col S Paul Carter plus classical music and moving pictures praised as superior to prior Northwest showings
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Ezra Kendall
Louis James
Grand Opera House
Seattle
Aphie James
Frederick Paulding
Horace Lyndon
J. Arthur Youns
Shaefer
Eugenia Webb
Ida ‘Erner
Effie Weston
Thumerous
Mr. James
Falstaff
Dromros
Odeon
Lois Peart
Marie Anderson
Paul Carter
Northwest
Curtain to fall on next week’s theater bills in city
Winsome Emma Bunting and the Burgess Stock company close tonight while Chic Perkins and The Little Prospector run tomorrow. Shamus O'Brien ends tonight at Third Avenue theater and the Taylor company opens a week of Hazel Kirke with Laurette Taylor in the lead and full company support promised.
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Emma Bunting
Burgess Stock Company
Shamus O'Brien
Third Avenue Theater
Taylor Company
Hazel Kirke
Laurette Taylor
Auto Road to Lake Washington Showpiece Drive
The lone route to the lakefront runs via Rainier Heights Boulevard through Mount Baker Park along Lake Park Drive. The drive offers scenic views of Northwest landscape gardening and notable city residences, presenting a delightful outing for motorists.
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Automobilista
Lake Washington
Rainier Heights
Mount Baker Park
Lake Park Drive
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Last performances at the Star Theatre Tonight and Tomorrow
The Star presents its final run with a varied bill tonight and tomorrow afternoon and night. May day features Royle George Royle in comedy with songs grotesque dancing and original southern cake walking. Pierce and Roslyn perform operatic readings while Warren FPust entertains with knock about comedy. Fred Dupresse the Para Kendal of the vameties and Hayes and Winn give song and dance. Richey Gregory closes with a ballad.
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Royle, George & Royle
Pierce & Roslyn
Warren
Fred Dupresse
Para Kendal
Vameties
Hayes @& Winn
Richey Gregory Wising
Vaudeville Bill At Lois Ends Monday Night
The current vaudeville program at the Lois ends Monday night with Mandeville and Co musical acts the Dutch comedians and other acts drawing steady applause. A new bill of entirely new features will follow next week.
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Acta
Mandeville & Co
Brennens
Oliver Plans New Vaudeville Act for Next Week
The Oliver will present a new vaudeville bill next week featuring the usual moving pictures and illustrated song as highlights.
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Oliver
Wagner's Band to Play at Scenic Park Tonight and Tomorrow
Wagner's band performs a free concert at Scenic Park tonight with two shows tomorrow. The event features vaudeville and outdoor attractions along the street to draw visitors.
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Wagner
Scenic Park
Whang Ho Leaves Lana Park Amid Crowds Tonight
Whang Ho the Chinese war junk sails from Lana Park this week as crowds gather to view the ancient vessel before its departure. The Canals of Venice and the other sights are mentioned as part of the event atmosphere.
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Whang Ho
Lana Park
Venice
Modern fixtures at fair prices G I Brown Plumbing Co
Local plumbing firm G I Brown Plumbing Co advertises modern fixtures at fair prices. Located at 221 Pine Street, the company invites area residents to request estimates for heating and plumbing installations and repairs.
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G. I. Brown Plumbing Co
Pinestowe
Hungarian Hagar Band Debuts Tonight at Public Opening
When first opened to the public the Hungarian Hagar band will be heard tonight and tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening. The Spasteh American War potpourri, which caused a stir earlier in the week, will be repeated and is expected to be as popular.
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Lyric
Puck
Seattle
Mahel Cas
Ringling Bros to Control Barnum Bailey and Buffalo Bill Shows
Report says Ringling Bros plans to expand by assuming control of the Barnum and Bailey circus and the Buffalo Bill shows, following industry advice in New York. The move would consolidate major American circus brands under one management.
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New York
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey
No stain on woman clears dowager rights case
The case against Commissioner Warner accusing his stepmother of negro blood to disqualify her from his father s estate has been dismissed by Judge Cochran. The widow and her two daughters are cleared, with Mrs Warner awarded dowager rights of 10000 dollars annually and 25000 dollars in personal property.
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Clinton
Isions Veaparian Warner
W. G. Cochran
Warner
Priest Father Brown Visits Beattie Parishes
Father Thomas P. Brown of St. Louis, head of the Redemptorists in the Western province, visits Beattie parishes. The order, founded in 1792, includes only Catholic clergy.
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St. Louis
Redemptorists
Western Province
Beattie
Catholic Church
Hil Says Investors Await Government Stance on Corporations
Hil arrives from an unspecified location on a brief visit and warns that investors will not fund propositions until the government’s attitude toward corporations is clear, reflecting a cautious business climate. The remarks appear amid a backdrop of financial uncertainty and regulatory ambiguity.
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Epworth League to Host Old Folks' Service
The Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church at Thirtieth and King Street will hold a special old folks service tomorrow morning. Special provisions have been made for the comfort of the aged attendees.
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Residents Protest Lincoln High Transfer on Queen Anne Hill
Residents of Queen Anne hill oppose sending children to Lincoln high school over Stroadway High. A delegation presented to the school board yesterday. the board heard the protest and did not act.
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Queen Anne Hill
Lincoln High School
Stroadway High School
Weather Wisdom With Navy Yard Guests Visit
King County Republican club members visit Puget Sound Navy Yard this afternoon as guests of Rear Admiral Burwell the commandant. A quip notes the shepherd who reads wool predicts the weather with a saying about cutter and hair and fair conditions.
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King County Republican Club
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Burwell
Yard
Booth Restored to Rank by Roosevelt and Pardon Granted
Lieut Col Charles A Booth of the Seventh Infantry has been restored to the head of the line of lieutenants by President Roosevelt. A portion of his sentence from a 1905 court martial has been remitted, and the Washington dispatch notes the pardon follows release papers. Take her tomorrow.
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Seventh Infantry
Roosevelt
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Washington Fire
Baker Park
Intervening district to be leveled near Mount Baker Park
The city plans a multimillion dollar project to level the intervening district between Mount Baker Park and the business district. Officials say the work will improve access and spur redevelopment, with funding allocated from city and state sources.
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Mount Baker Park
Schilling's Best Tea Ad Promises Money Back
A vintage advertisement claims Schilling's Best tea is worth trying with a money back guarantee via grocers. It targets value conscious buyers, asserting satisfaction or refund.
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Schilling
Alaska Home Railway seeks investors for first class coast range line
The Alaska Home Railway promotes a narrow gauge electric line from Valdez to the coast range summit with promised public audits and open management. It estimates six month net profits of at least 850 dollars on freight tonnage and seeks immediate stock subscriptions at 94 Yesler Way, with future offerings likely above par.
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Reynolds Bank
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Bertha
Seattle
H. D. Reynolds
Santa Barbara
Alaska Coast Co
Portland
Jeanie
Title Trust Co
New York Block
Alaska Home Railway
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Roose
United States
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