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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
3
Local listings announce week programs including Florence Roberts in The House of Bondage and The Land of Nod. Also noted are Why Girls Leave and A Midnight Bell as part of vaudeville and musical comedy acts at Allen Avenue venues.
Florence, resting in Seattle, stars in a dramatic revival of Sardou’s work at the Moore. The cast includes Roberts and Mac in a pageant of elaborate scenery and music, with Ned and Mary Cort featured in the supporting roles.
A mix of stage fare fills the Be-Rik and Lote theatres during Christmas week with classic comedies and new entertainments. Performances include "The Millionaire Tramp" and "A Midnight Bell" as well as a matinee for children, featuring noted actors and the touring company’s return after three years.
The Allen Curtis musical company with augmented orchestra and chorus will present Uncle Tom's Cabin tonight, ending the stock season and continuing tomorrow afternoon for holiday engagements. George Primrose and his Four Dancing Boys join the bill, while Orpheum promotes a new act package and a fashion-plate minstrel routine.
The sketch show at the farm fair features dancing by Chadwick and a variety of acts. A pictorial post card album titled A Rabees Pictorial Post Card Album is promoted alongside novelty items. Performances by German artist Elaine Grar and others fill the lineup with vaudeville style acts and motion pictures scheduled for Christmas week at the theater venue.
A crowded Seattle program features Katherine the Micre performing on January at the city’s orchestra concert. The Pantages bill emphasizes comedy with acts by Ji neeeres and Deane Bros. Be Testown and others join a varied vaudeville lineup including French acrobats Paneer and the Southern Quartet. Elwell will sing Are You Sincere as new songs and vaudeville sketches appear on the Pantagescope. The holiday show runs from 2 to 11 pm with Cameraphone and Shannon acts also promoted.
The five underwriters citywide warn that holiday displays and displays in public buildings may void policies due to fire hazards. The message notes that machines and pillars in public areas could trigger coverage issues, prompting precautionary actions from insurers.
KR Jones was found guilty by a Falls Montana jury after a long night of deliberation. The defendant was accused of sending blackmailing letters to banker 8. Hobson of Lewistown demanding 26000 dollars be left at a curtain or the banker would be killed.
In Washington on December 10 the Attorney General, Honaparte, argues that the United States should have the right to take certain cases to the Supreme Court as a matter of right whenever there is a varia tion in a writ of error by the circuit court of appeals. The opinion outlines the government’s position and aims to broaden appellate reach.
A fugitive from Australian justice escaped from custody aboard the Lord Sefton while in a San Francisco harbor. The vessel had held him in its brig after immigration authorities refused him land. he vanished about an hour before the steamer's arrival and remains at large in the city.
M F Jones of Ravenna Heights plans to give a 25 cent Christmas present to every boy and girl aged 6 to 12 in the Ravenna and nearby area. About 160 children are eligible. they must visit Jones at his home and say Merry Christmas to receive the gift, spreading holiday cheer for all.
Word from Washington reports the contract for a boarding boat to handle quarantine service has been awarded to the International contracting pane of Beatie. The vessel will cost fifteen thousand six hundred dollars.
Evidence wrapping up in the trial of James Holt for the murder of Henry E Johnson concluded in court. Judge Hanford adjourned to Monday as prosecutors and defense attorneys push their theories on the evidence and timing of the crime.
Shingle manufacturers in the county plan to close their mills Monday for the Eyrintanas holiday season, with most facilities shutting until January 1. The annual practice gives workers time to celebrate and stock the plants for a strong New Year restart.
Lawson consistory 924 degree Scottish Rite Masons elected officers last evening. The west of the Cascades only consistory selected Commander-in-chief A Swalweil, prior jel Trefethen, preceptor Franken er, chancellor Karl it Belg ley, minister of state Albert 6 Galilac, almoner Paul Sinan, registrar William owner, treasurer Edm wden, and tiller Charles D ht.
Washington on December 19 reports total disbursements reaching 91,000,822 for the state. Details outline expenditures across agencies and programs, with allocations reflected in the latest financial briefing released today.
Officials from the German company and the Western Pacific railroad have been negotiating a traffic agreement for trans-Pacific freight. The move follows a formal announcement from the German firm about renewed cooperation.
Mrs Herman Fesenfeld of Hoquiam inherits a vast Old Mexico estate estimated at 7 million dollars. The inheritance includes a one sixth interest in the property, tied to Domingo Abdul Y as the deceased's heir.
Bobton Dec 19 The 11 year old prize beauty winner Mary Cullen and his wife rl on Moore left to visit his mother dangerously ill J Moore a senior at Andover prepares for Harvard. A couple were married in Providence Rhode Island without family consent.
In Philadelphia a Milford Delaware dispatch reports Sarah Brinkley was struck by a gunshot fired at her by her grandfather Alexander Brinkley who mistook her for a thief. The steel in her corset blocked the bullet and saved her.
In Lisbon on December 19 Premier Ferreirado Amaral announced a forthcoming cabinet reshuffle after two days of intense discussions. A key decision follows a severe annual loss of $7,000 in sweeping reforms.
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