The Local Playhouses Delighted Seattle Audiences
The past week showed strong demand for visiting tribal companies and meritorious productions. The Grand hosted A Husband on Salary while The Star Boarder at the Third Avenue drew good business led by Chas. H. Boyle and Miss Sue S. Mead in a lively musical farce downtown.
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Seattle
Usanda
Third Avenue
Star Boarder
Third Avenue Theater
Chas. H. Boyle
Boyle
Sue S. Mead
Comediennes
The Eleventh Hour at the Grand Theatre
Lincoln J. Carter presents The Eleventh Hour at the Grand all week with Sunday matinee. The melodrama features Benjamin Fowler and his supposed sister from Chicago plotting to gain a fortune from farmer Samuel Hackett while Susan loves Joe Manty. The plot includes a kidnap and a double, with Helen Fowler uncovering the scheme as comic lovers help reveal the truth.
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Linceoln J. Carter
Benjamin Fowler
Chicago
Samuel Hackett
Fowler
Susan
Joe Manty
Joe
Helen Fowler
Carter
Way Down East and Way Down Fast At Grand and Third Ave
The review praises the Traveling company for Way Down East and Way Down Fast. It highlights a strong cast, vivid character studies including a mother’s pride and a scheming squire, and notes the performances are lively with good voices and handsome costumes. The piece contrasts pathos with comedy, promising an evening of wholesome entertainment and noting the strong touring lineup.
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Audlden
Jennier
Hamp Shire
Seach
William A. Brady
Gtme
Madam Crivelle Dies At 46 In Seattle Home
Renowned singer Madam Verta Crivelle dies at her residence 120 Fifteenth Avenue North Seattle aged 46. A Seattle resident for 12 years she traveled widely in youth and performed before the King of Italy at age 16. Born in New York to Bavarian parents she leaves a widower and three children.
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Madam Verta Crivelle
Fifteenth Avenue North
Madam Crivelle
Resi
Three Kinds of Hazing at West Point Documented
A special House committee report on hazing at West Point identifies three hazing forms. It notes fairness in fights among upper class cadets when different weight classes clash and urges Congress to decide if pervasive hazing should be treated as a crime. The committee prints a pledge from cadet classes vowing to continue hazing cessation.
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Washington
D. C
House
Hasing
Weat Point
Congress
Weat
Academy
Reot Outlines Cuba Demands with War Dept Consent
Washington reports Gen Reot says with war department consent the constitutional convention of Cuba faces three demands. They seek US right to military control and intervention to block a transfer to foreign powers and to grant three coaling stations. The ship subsidy bill remains under Senate consideration next week. The counting of electoral votes will occur in the House with the Senate attending as a body.
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Washington
PD. C
Fed
Joe Reot
War Department
Cuba
United States
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Dirigo from Skagway reaches dock amid early spring conditions
The Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship Co. tied at Schwa bacher's dock at 2 pm. Purser Baker reports smooth water and bright sun on the voyage from Skagway. Dawson resident A Burke recalls severe cold and frostbite days, noting meat prices and talk of hardship. He denies rumors that the Dawson News plant burned.
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Dirigo
Alaska Steamship Company
Schwabacher
Skaaway Purser Baker
A. Burke
Dawson
Rurke
S@tar
Mercury
Caron
Dawson News
Parke
Telephone franchise in the council continues debate
The council discusses extending a telephone franchise as City officials recount past figures. A wired inquiry from Anaconda, Montana, details John S. McGroarty s career from editor to business manager and his later moves to Mexico and Seattle amid health and venture setbacks. Councilman Blake urges a single company, opposing Automatic Telephone Co. extension as the debate highlights franchise validity questions.
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Hunt
Anaconda
MecGroarty
Moxico
Zacataces
Montana
Seattle
George C. Blankner
McCroarty Save
Ono
Columbus
Chas. Kurtz
Mr. Methroarty
Mark Panna Fo
Mr. McGroarty
EB. B. Andrews
I. B. Burwell
J. W. Cilne
Sherwood
McGroarty
Mont
John 8. MccOroearty
Electric — Railway and Power Company
Fie
Mexico
M Wing
Blake
Automatic Telephone Co
Blake testifies on franchise votes and council opposition
The interview recounts Blake defending against accusations about backing McGroarty and Bunnet Co franchise votes. He says backers are unknown, denies aiding Bunget Co, and notes the council opposed a maximum rate bill. He clarifies his stance at public works meeting and his history with opposition firms.
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McGroarty
Seeley-Tlunt
MeQroarty
Mr. Blake
Bunget Co
Committee On Corporations
Bunnet Co
Sunset Telephone Co
Beoley- Hunt
Board of Public Works
Automatic Co
Mr. Make
Local naval officer Beardick found dead in bed
Rear Admiral Peter A Beardick aged six? retirement status unclear was found dead in his Washington D C home in the morning Police report details unclear and incomplete with possible age and identity confusion in the OCR text
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Washington, RD. C
Peter A. Beardick
Peace prospects in South Africa and political shifts
Reports from London on February 9 suggest the government may abandon extermination plans in South Africa and adopt conciliatory policies. Sir Evelyn Wood may lead a peace commission to the Transvaal, potentially succeeding Milner as governor.
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London
South Africa
Rvelyn Wood i
Milner
Cure yourself at home says Dr Culver pamphlet offer
A distressed ad promises to cure chronic diseases at home with a pamphlet by Dr F A Culver of Des Moines for $1.50. It claims a permanent cure and money back if not cured, urging readers to send for the pamphlet and noting the offer will not repeat.
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F. A. Culver
36Th St
Des Moines
Auction sale of fine furniture at Martin Fox rooms
Public auction at 1228 Third Avenue Tuesday February 12 at 10 30 P M by Joe Martin auctioneer. Contents of a 10 room house including beds dressers sewing machines dining table chairs sideboards desks range lamp clocks rugs and more. Lunch at noon. Number 1378 Third Avenue. Don’t miss this sale.
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Artin & Fox
Third Avenue
Joe Bom
Joe Martin
Physicians and Surgeons Pr J J Culver Practice
Physicians and surgeons Dr J J Culver advertised offering scientific drug healing on Second Avenue in a concise notice listing services and location.
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Pr. J. J. Culver
Oy Second Ave
Frick Seen As Leader Of New Steel Trust
New York reports Henry C. Frick tops the field to head a proposed billion dollar steel trust after his high profile Carnegie influence and a prior assassination attempt by Alexander Hergmann, shaping major business power moves.
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New York
Henry C. Frick
Carnegie
Frick
Alexander Hergmaan
Uncle Sam Profits From Bath Houses in Hot Springs
United States owns the Hot Springs in Arkansas and collects 80 cents per tub for medicated water. With 644 tubs this yields about 16020 a year. The springs supply many baths and hotels, with a free bathhouse for the indigent. An estimated 86000 visitors were recorded in the past year.
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United States
America
Arkansas
Uncle Sam
Ponce de Leon
Deoree
May Wheat Quoted At 44 71 2 Cents
Chicago February 9 May wheat price quotes at 44 7 1 2 cents. Market report notes slight movement in futures as traders assess supply and demand signals.
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Chicago
Squire Park Lots Go Fast in Seattle Spring Sale
The Squire Park property near Madrona and Rainier Heights saw nearly two thirds of its first sale snapped up in one week. A final sale day is expected to set a city record with buyers urged to view tomorrow. Abstractions show clear title with prices from 375 to 500 dollars and easy payment terms.
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Juire Park
Seattle
Madrona Park
Rainier Heights
Twelfth Avenue
James Street Power House
Pioneer Place
Pacific School
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Busan Hackett
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Karl) Gardner
Richard & Pringles
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Dr. 8B
Carman
Congressional Committee
Skagway
Mr. Blake’s
Northweat Trust and
Base Depoalt Companys
West Columbia Street
Shorrock
Alexander Myers
Physicians and Surgeons
Bast India
California
C.gray & CO
Second Ave
Lloyd Transfer
Marion & Weat
Uncle Sam's Bid Bath House
Ol Stave.s
COR
Jackson
Junk Department
Yesler Dock
Cahn & Cohn
Yestor
Squire Park
Third Avenue Theatre
M. Russell
Mer
Seattles
Towns Theatre
Alware
of Rae
Charles H. Boyle
Plano
Sherman, Clay & Goecond AV
Rand Opera
W. M. Museen
Mamegger
Richards & Pringles
Georgia Minstrels
West Minetvel
Edison Moving Pictures
Howard VII
Second Avenue
Superior Court
King County
Waashington
Peter McLindon
Hie
Burke Building
Charlins HW
Farril I
Peter Melandon
Piles, Donworth & Howe
Peter MelLindon
C. B. Hills
Gen
Burke Bidg
Svar
C. A. Gay
Hous
John Cort
Tel
Mate
Lincoln J. Carter
Geatile Theater
J. P. Howe
Mgr
Columbia Theater
San Francisco
WM. A. Brady
Lottie Blair Parker
Joseph R. Grismer
New York City Academy of Music and
Manhattan Theater
McVicer’s Theater
Indersea
Keeley Institute
Wton
British Columbia
J. P. RA
Kilbourne Ave
Green Lake
Sullivan Building
Main
San Diego Fruit Co
Tietle
Menegy Clay Co
Otty Yard
Weber Street
Seattle Transfer Co
Olen
Phan, Ave
Angelica of
Muscatel
Migliavacca Wine CO
Main Street
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