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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
3
The city faces bonds of about 984000 if the supreme court upholds the modified opinion on regrade assessments. Officials urge voters to approve the December 29 bond issue to prevent work stoppage or credit damage. Local theatre notes and acts fill the rest of the page with reviews and show listings.
The Grand hosted Murray and Mack with a brisk, bustling revue titled The Sunny Side of Broadway. Recalled numbers, strong chorus work, and Carolyne Ryan's convincing soubrettish performance highlight a night of swift, energetic comedy and song.
Carried by W. Stevenson, the performance titled Fifty Miles Bret Boston is praised for its original approach and solid entertainment value. Viewers are urged to see the production for its fresh interpretation and strong storytelling.
A bustling holiday sale offers manicure sets, pocket knives, handbags, card cases, wallets, shaving sets, mirrors, brushes, traveling sets, fountain pens, perfumes, and cut glass gifts. Prices span from 60 cents to $56, with a wide display of leather goods and gift-worthy items for both men and women.
The display promises popular finishes in a premier display area with pricing from 1 to 25 dollars. The vendor touts unmatched quality and variety in the city, inviting customers to view the attractive canea and take advantage of the affordable prices.
In a lively afternoon program Grattan and Frances present a rifle and pistol bit with Eddie Roesch and a new ballad Shannon. The bill also includes Harry Lauder Collins and Harlan, with feature pictures The Bextette and The Chimes of Normandy in the third act.
An all star show titled A Night With the Poets features a cast of 12 performing reading and singing pieces. Henry and Young frequent the stage in comedy and John Rucker the Alabama Blossom also appears with songs made famous by Walker.
Ships and crews in port records show Tyre bed Btn Farsion arriving yesterday morning two days behind schedule then departing for Bringway with lumber. Chas Nelson reached Francisco from the porch Falcon cleared for Beat tice from San Petro yesterday. Jupiter headed west to Bellingham to load turn ber after delays at Engiee Harbor. Queen returns from a bound voyage and loads for Ban Franciece.
Port au Prince dispatch notes quick peace pact between General Simon of the Haytian revolutionary army and Fouchard, a presidential candidate. Observers say the move indicates Simon aims to seize leadership and block any interference with his ambition. General Fouchard arrived in the capital yesterday and is now out of parade for the presidency.
Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou announced 831 bids were received on 30,000,000 in Panama bonds. The bids total 102,808,800 dollars. One hundred fifty bidders will purchase the bonds at prices between 102.28 and 106.00.
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