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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
3
The article notes Maude Fealy's stage romance with James Dur in and Miss Fealy as Juliet. It highlights the early career spark on stage and the public interest in their relationship.
The program lists William H Crane in The Man of the Era and James Russell Drew acts with Julius Steger in The Fifth Comment. George B Reno performs in a vaudeville act, along with Petrofia Ant circus elements.
A Winnipeg story observes the romance between Maude Fealy and James Durkin, comparing their love to Romeo and Juliet and noting their unusually intense bond. The report mentions stage colleagues and planned theatrical engagements, including plays like The Witchipa Moor The Wolf and Portland venues, with travel from New York expected this Thursday.
The local venues present a busy lineup with H. Crane starring in The Boys at the theater through Saturday night. Sunday night offers Max Fig in Macy Jane's Pa and John P. Slo presenting a comic opera The Gay Must, while a fifth pop concert closes Sunday afternoon with the Symphony of Sunday.
The Alhambra presents an eight day run this week while the Grand shows The Man of the Hour. Beverly opens Sunday for a week with Sembrich in concert Monday night under the Ladies' Musical club. Shadows of the Hearth plays at Seattle with For Her Sake following Sunday. Del Lawrence at Lois offers Am From Mars with Trilby on Sunday. Vaudeville stars come to town including Juliae Steger Claude and Fannie Usher Orpheum Mile Nord Majestic Svingali Pantages.
Horace Ackley Pomerene recalls J Pierpont Morgan quietly grabbing telephone companies while discussing American magnates. He reflects on the allure of big wealth, the traits of earners versus getters, and the idea that reform could come from Morgan’s example, including shorter telephone numbers and lighter receivers.
Helena Mont December 29 John T Murphy Jr son of the millionaire stockman banker and land magnate of the city has filed suit for divorce alleging extreme cruelty by his wife He seeks custody of his children and alimony in addition to the divorce action.
John H. Thirey, a New York philanthropist, named his son after Dr. Cook after the doctor arrived with a polar discovery in September. He now asks the courts to permit renaming the boy, born September 14.
The star plays to a small, demanding crowd as she balances acting with motherhood. Mrs. Ethel Barrymore Colt finds pride and happiness in her baby son who smiles at her efforts, making this stage of her career deeply personal.
Vaude star Julius Steger demands absolute backstage quiet for his act. He tells Bill Barton that no stagehands or noises may occur as he prepares, promising to ring the curtain if any disturbance interrupts him during his two week engagement.
An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion and fermentation in five minutes. It claims quick relief from symptoms like heartburn belching and fullness and urges readers to ask their pharmacist for a 50 cent case to test the product.
Star classified notices showcase buy and sell listings across real estate, merchandise, services, and personal ads. Local buyers and sellers connect on property transfers, rentals, and items offered for trade in a concise marketplace format.
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