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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1918

Page

8

Variety Show Week Across Seattle Theaters

The Week's new acts include The Bird of Paradise at the Metropolitan and The Hivebird of Happiness at Moore. Orpheum showcases Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfield, Harry Gollfell in Gay Old Sport, Oriental dances, and a travelogue. Palace Hip features Nelson Bann and De Monde in The Finish, plus a Swedish act and banjoists. Gaiety, Wilkes, and other houses offer fast-moving comedy and musical acts with a mix of vaudeville sketches and new plays.

Metropolitan Orpheum Moore Orpheum Elreult Palace Hip Moore Theatre Cecil “Lean Cleo Mayfield Lean Cleo Paria Harry Goilfell Banti Alta Krom Harry Emma Sharrock Edward Eemonde Propville Arline Levy Lawrence Ackerman Rouble Sims Wales Palace II Nelson Bann de Monde Mise Billie Nelson B. Kelly Forrest Stanley Lea Minnette Lea Llewellyn Irving Montrose Richard Walton Tully Marion Hutchins Luana Seattle Big BU Oklahorma Orpheum Theatre Third Madison Czars Venus Arling Mackwill Joe Birnes Lachman Sisters Mills and Cody Wilkes Theatre Max Marcin Grace Huff Nan Carey Ruth Brockton Ivan Miller Jane Darwell George Cleveland Henry Hall Norman Feuster George Rand Ruth Renick

The Blood Red Rose at Coliseum Captivates Audience

The Coliseum showcases Theda Bara in The Blood Red Rose as Theena Tapenka, a revolutionary plotter seeking officials' downfall. A deadly house explosion follows, with Charities Clary playing the premier’s wife and Elsie Ferguson starring at the Liberty in The Rose of the World.

Theda Bara Theena Tapenka Clary Fisie Ferguson Liberty Theatre Elsie Harry English Capt Harry Enoch Arden Star-Liberty Weekly Elsie Ferguson

Short Takes Job as Head of Federation

William Short secretary treasurer of district No 10 United Mine Workers of America resigns to become president of the Washington State Federation of Labor. Ernest P Marsh of Everett resigns to join the war emergency service. Ernest Newsham named to succeed Short. vice presidency to be filled by referendum among 6000 state coal mine workers.

William Short United Mine Workers of America Washington

Argentine Railway Strike Sparks Nationwide Turmoil

Buenos Aires February 11 reports say a new railway strike has paralysed the country with worsening conditions. Workers destroyed tracks and burned buildings housing supplies while troops are mobilized to restore order and quell riots.

Buenos Aires

Draft Evaders Kill Sheriff and Two Men in Arizona Mine

In Globe Arizona on a Sunday an armed clash with three draft evaders left Sheriff Frank McBride and deputies Martin Kempton Cain Wootan dead near Klondyke. A deputy marshal Frank Staynes led a posse to the Powers mine where miners opened fire. The Powers father was badly wounded, and Marshal Haynes was lightly hurt as the fugitives fled with Sisson likely alive.

Powers Boys Sisson Old Man

Contribution Hailed at K of C War Camp Fund HQ

A plea invites donations at the K of C War Camp Fund headquarters located in the Empire Building to support veteran welfare programs. The drive emphasizes grateful reception of every contribution and directs visitors to 455 451 Empire Building.

Battle Wilson War Department Knights of Columbus K. of C. War Camp Fund Empire Building

Color names span a wide palette including many shades

The list presents an array of color names covering variants from Gold and Rose to Navy and Chartreuse, with additional tones such as Delft-blue, Saxe-blue, Champagne, Green, Glacier, Lotus, Orange, Cardinal, and others, including Black and White. The phrasing suggests a catalog or description of color options, possibly for design purposes.

Novelty Patterns Refresh Plain Colorings Effects Enumerated

The text notes various effects produced by novelty patterns and fresh colorings. It hints at enumerating several outcomes resulting from the use of these decorative techniques.

Trimmed Muslin Garment with Lace Edge for Sale

A serviceable muslin item priced at 59 cents features a simple trim and a ribbon embroidery edge. It has a top pendant and finished arm-eye and drawer portion with cotton Cluny-pattern lace. Located in the Basement Salesroom.

Conger backs Hanson for mayor in Seattle rally

George D. Conger of the Anti Saloon League announces support for Ole Hanson in the mayoral race. The event at Madrona church features Hanson and others as speakers and signals strong dry backing for Hanson’s campaign and strict enforcement of prohibition.

Ole Hanson Madrona 32Nd Ave Marion St Robert T. Oldham John B. Burkheimer Frank B. Field George D. Conger Anti-Saloon League of Washington Hanson

Tolstoi Biographer Claims United America

Dr. Edward A. Steiner of Yrinnell Indiana told a hip podrome audience Saturday night that America is the most united political state in existence today.

America Edward A. Steiner Yrinnell Count Tolstoi Hippodrome

Horr Addresses Labor Mee in Last Lap of Primaries

Ralph Horr, candidate for mayor, appeals to labor groups at Labor Temple in Schittle to end vice and crime with honesty and common sense. He urges full enforcement of the law and patriotism, linking police action to wartime unity and reform.

Horr Labor Temple Ralph Horr Schittle Labor Organiza Seattle United States

Main Trial Set in Lewis County Court

Lewis county jury drawn for the March 4 session. The case of Oscar R. Main charged with killing his intimate friend, Fred H., is billed as the court’s most important, with questions over juror sufficiency and a special venue to be addressed after sessions begin.

Chehalis Lewis County Oscar R. Main Fred H Thetorneys

Union Men Urged to Buy War Stamps Here

The Central Labor council launches a vigorous campaign to mobilize unionists to invest in thrift stamps through its war savings committee. The drive opened Saturday with an official urging workers to participate.

Central Labor Council Council War Savings Committee

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