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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

3

Star Set To End Acting Career In Seattle Debut Return

Star Thomas Lewis announces he is near retirement from acting as George Cohan’s company presents The Miss Cohan at the Meek theatre. Josephine Cohan, if able, will reprise her famous role tonight as a large local audience gathers for the Seattle appearance led by R Rhodes and family connections.

R Rhodes George Cohn Plong Josephine Cohan Miss Cohan Meek Theatre Moore Cohans Seattle George M. Cohan Tacoma Phine Cohan Evelyn Fielding San Francisco

George M Cohan plans Europe return and new show

Renowned showman George M. Cohan discusses immediate Europe trip before Washington’s Birthday and upcoming Broadway and Moore Theatre productions. He plans to retire from stage work to focus on writing and staging musicals after a rest for family, with Josephine returning later and Tom Lewis starring in a new farce.

M. Cohan George Crben George Cohan Cohan Albany Gat Washington Europe Cohans Broadway George M. Cohan George M. Cohan Theatre We Cohan Productions Daddy Mother Jane Josephine Rngland Pennsylvania Tom Lewis Daly Down Town Iri

Considine to Tour Europe for Months. Plans Cunard Voyage

John W. Considine departs Seattle for New York then sails to Europe with the Cunard line. He will visit London and Paris, oversee growing interests and World agencies, and may extend into winter and spring business travels. He recently acted in Cameo Kirby and will bold a wager to walk in costume.

John W. Considine Seattle New York Cunard London Considine Paris Mi P Wille OM World Parnun

Moore presents 600th performance of Father and the Boys

On Wednesday evening next week William H. Crane in George Ade comedy Father and the Boys reaches its 600th performance. The Frohman star calls this a remarkable record and Flo has announced the play will close his Algerican stage career with new productions.

the Moore William H. Crane George Ade Tomedy Frohman Flo

Daly’s Theatre to Become Motion Picture House Soon

The old New York playhouse Daly’s is reported to be converted into a motion picture house by Shuberta. Maude Fealy will open in vaudeville in New York week after next as Zinn’s Musical Comedy company completes several long seasons.

Maude Fealy New York Zinn

Theater listings and acts for Seattle area venues

The page lists ongoing and upcoming shows at venues including Moore and Moore at the Sierras? Wait. The Roussell Drew company performs The Girl in Seattle. Also Del Lawrence company with A Glided Fool and A Message from Mars. Other attractions include Arturo Bernardi at Orpheum and a Mile Mirna act. Majestic Boganny troupe. Pantages Petrof’s Animal Circus. Steger and Co at Orpheum in The Fifth Commandment. and William H. Crane in Pather and the Boys. Shadows on the Hearth and The Man of the Hour appear in listings at Russell Drew and The Russell theatres.

Pantages Petroff

Shubert Lease Linked to New Theatre Plan in Portland

A Portland dispatch reports the Shuberts have leased the block bounded by Orrison Yamhill 13th and Lith to build a theatre and office complex. Nance O Nell scores in New York. Commencement Days ends Western tour in La Grande Ore and heads to New York for Rostand Chanticler with an unusual barnyard plot and animal characters amid theatrical secrecy.

Portland The Star Shuberts Orrison, Yamhill 13Th and Lith la Grande Ore New York

Women as bank tellers hailed after five years’ service

Laula Windmuller of Maiden Lane Savings Bank praises Sadie Clare and Sadie McClusky as paying and receiving tellers. He notes no shortages since hiring women, flawless balancing at night, and steady courtesy during peak periods between 11 30 and 2 and after 4, arguing women outperform men in banking tasks.

New York Laula Windmuller Maiden Lane Broadway Sadie F. Clare Sadie McClusky Misa Clare Windmuller

Booze and Paint Don’t Mix Well

F. J. Arnold listed as fancy decorator was arrested for drunkenness after painting saloon mirrors with the words Good Cheer and punctuating each with a cheering draught. The court admonished him to use more water in the paint. Annie Mitchell’s funeral from Butterworth’s parlors was postponed to Sunday at 2 p.m. due to arriving relatives from California.

F. J. Arnold Annie Mitchell Butterworth California

Belt Line Proposal Cuts Coal Delivery Costs Citing Keating

J B Keating of Keating Fuel argues the Northern Pacific Belt Line around Lake Union would halve coal delivery costs by creating bunkers near residences. He says terminals would ease congestion at downtown bunkers, reduce rail delays, and lessen hauling expenses for dealers and customers.

Lake Union J. B. Keating Keating Fuel Company Dealera Seattle Lake ‘Union

City government charter revisions discussed by panel

Local civic groups debated reforms proposed by Revelle and Goddard on city government structure. Advocates say commission plan could lower taxes and trim costs, while other bills seek elected officials at large and a sixth member for public works. The council will revisit these measures Tuesday night.

Revelle Goddard Murphy Light and Power Departments Board of Public Works

Police Mistaken Twin in Damage Case

Ross Chapman caused consternation in Judge Gordon's court by proving it was his brother Robert who caused damage to a stationary automobile on Fremont Street. The resemblance led to a misidentification. Rose was dismissed and a warrant will be issued for Robert.

Ross Chapman Gordon Robert Fremont Rose

Steel Trust Expands Gary Plant Network With 100 Million Investment

United States Steel Corporation announces a new phase of expansion around Gary Indiana, planning to invest 100 million dollars in building new plants and enlarging shops. The project will create about five thousand additional jobs as facilities near Chicago proceed with development.

United Seal Chicago United States Steel Corporation Chicaga Gary

The Danger of Neglect Consumption Warning

Consumption readily attacks those who have had pneumonia and weak lungs invite tuberculosis germs. Eckman's Alterative is advised for those with prior pneumonia to prevent TB. A testimonial from Thomas Reilly praises rapid weight gain after use. The remedy is sold at Owl Drug Co. and Bartell Drug Co. stores. request the cured cases booklet or write Bekman Mfg. Co.

Eckman Aleknesa Eekman Thomas Reilly Broadway Camden N. J Owl Drug Co Bartell Drug Co Bekman Mfg. Co Phila

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