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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
4
Arthur Maitland of The Man of the Hour is described as an eccentric actor with a unique background. The piece portrays him as unconventional, with no typical artistic pretensions, and highlights his practical path to theater and his initial jobs.
A schedule of vaudeville and plays across Alhambra Grand Majestic Pantages and other venues. Crane in Father and the Boys at Alhambra. The Gay Musician at Alhambra. The Man of the Hour at Grand. Shadows on the Hearth at Russell Drew Company. A Mew From Mars at Lois Del Lawrence Company. Fifth Commandment at EUM Julius Steger & Co. Petroffs Animal Circus at Pantages. George B Reno and His Misfit Army vaudeville.
A dated column reports heavy spring and summer bookings in the Midwest coast region with John Cort backed productions at the Moore including Anglin in The Awakens Helen Ritchie and Adams in What Every Woman Knows. Lauder's vaudeville act and Eltinge’s famed impersonation draw crowds as December updates mention Henry Hadley’s concert program at the Moore and Portland’s Gay Musician engaging Alhambra audiences.
A chaotic event at the Big Bunga night show features two bully figures turning against Oapheum’s new bill. Crowds murmur about the alphabet and 15th, while the 26th is vocalized. The scene includes damaged tires, a 120 hp engine note, and critics calling the performance a jeremiad as Pantzer battles the crowd.
A review highlights Pantzers comic acts Abe and Jewell ending with a miniature bull fight, plus Julius Steger's Fifth Commandment musical drama and strong turns by Steger, Lincke, Hollingsworth, Romano, Earl, Murtat, Kramer and Ross, Irene Romain, Doherty Sisters, and others. The Majestic bill features Reno and his misfit army, Sallie Stembler, La Mirette, Billy Coleman, Four Melanie, Paulinette Picquot, and motion pictures. Pan tages offers a kids bill with Petroff animal circus acts and a blackface turn by Lillian Mille and Josie Moulton.
Manager W M Buenell announced that the Shubert Stock company will open at the Alhambra in January with the specific bill to be decided. They will perform The Man From M on January 16 and then return the following week for more high grade plays like The Witching Hour under Shubert control, with a focus on popular productions.
Residents report a huge wood pile exploded Sunday night sending cordwood flying onto roofs and streets. Detectives Frank Clark and H C Adame investigated the blast and found no victims, suspecting hidden dynamite and a possible safe blown open.
An 86 year old man, Joseph Green, chased by his son P. H. Green after a quarrel over a hamburger. Deputy Prosecutor Pierce heard the tale as Green sought a warrant, while Mrs. J. D. Williamson and the son disputed the meal, ending with a failed bid for a warrant.
The city council, led by the corporation counsel, denies the Independent Telephone company’s right to collect 50 cent penalties on its bill. Thomas B. McMahon fights payment in a pending Superior Court suit. The board directs the utilities superintendent to press the battle, aiming to save money for city subscribers.
A Seattle ad promotes Pacific Railway Association correspondence courses claiming 109 to 126 dollars monthly and a diploma after three months. The piece cautions about costly starter books and contracts, noting the diploma may not guarantee railroad work.
Washington DC December 28 The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia considers whether wedding presents belong to the husband or wife after a six month marriage. Rene C Rauscher sues to regain possession after his wife Ju Na took the gifts to her mother's home. Mrs. Rauscher says all but one item were delivered and addressed to her before the marriage.
A Seattle area piano sale promotes hundreds of lightly used instruments from major makes like Steinway Kimball Chickering and Steinway with deep discounts. Many pianos surround $200 to $344 range, plus organ and pianola stock cleared for the new 1910 models arriving soon. Flexible payment plans and full guarantees promise satisfaction.
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