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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1905

Page

3

Every Day for Awhile Demand for Pianos Continues

D. B. John Co. in the Burke building showcases a complete stock of pianos including used, second hand and new models. The firm emphasizes savings from five cents to a dollar and promotes the Simplex Piano Play as a top feature. They offer moving, tuning, and repair services, aiming to attract economically minded buyers with ready-to-deliver instruments.

D. 8. Johnque Co Burke Plano Tle Plance

Music shop ad for Edison Victor stock and instruments

An old time ad promotes Edison and Victor products and invites readers to visit for a complete stock of musical instruments and related items. The notice emphasizes availability and a welcoming invitation to hear and step in for service.

Victor Columble

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to Play at Third Avenue Weekend Engagement

The Third Avenue company opens tomorrow afternoon for a week of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Percy Hunting as the lead. Mina and Miss Rehan headline other New York engagements in The Taming of the Shrew and related notes praise Behan and Richman in dramatic roles.

Percy Hunting Third Avenue Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Mahara Minetrets Ada Rehan Laberty Theater New York Miss Rehan Katherine Theese Charles Richman Kate Miss Behan

Two Irish Love Plays by Joseph Murphy

Joseph Murphy stages two plays The Kerry Gow and Shaun Rhue, both Irish love stories brimming with wit and spontaneity. The works showcase Irish individuality and the Mibernian character.

Joseph Murphy Kerry Gow Shaun Rhue Iriah

Grand Theater Sees Murphy and Stoddart In Irish Dramas

Seattle crowds applauded J. M. Stoddart in The Bonnie Brier Bush at the Grand as Murphy’s Kerry Gow and other Irish pieces impressed with realistic stage detail. Reuben Fox and Irma La Pierre also received strong notices, while Parsifal was postponed due to lighting and equipment issues. James Keane’s Keane troupe will perform The Vendetta tomorrow after matinees.

Murphy Kerry Paine Kerry Gow Seattle J. M. Stoddart Dennor Bonnie Brier Bush Ian MacLaren Mr. Stoddart Reuben Fox Fax Irma la Pierre Flora Campbell Bush Grand Opera Howe James Keane Keane Marie Corelia Naples Fame

Charles Hanford to star in two stage productions

Charles Hanford appears in romantic drama and tragedy at the Grand this week. He performs in Don Cajer De Basan and Othello, with high dressing and extravagance noted. Upcoming runs include Owen Wister's The Virginian with Helen Holmes and Dustin Putnam, Lover's Lane with Louise Brandt at Third Avenue, and The Mummy and the Humming Bird at the Grand.

Charles JT Hantford Charles B. Hanford Don Caegar de Basan Owen Wister Helen Holmes Dustin Putnam

Direct Primary Law Questioning voter control of nominees

A civic plea outlines advantages of direct primaries over caucus conventions, urging citizens to sign and send a coupon to their state senator. It argues for personal, untrammeled ballots under Australian voting and equal influence with political leaders, asserting increased accountability and honest service.

Voters Directed to Send Coupons to Listed Officials

King county voters are instructed to send their coupons to a long list of officials including Senatore J. J. Smith A. T. Van de Vanter A. Tucker A. Heinrich William H. Moore W. G. Potts KR M. Kinnear E. B. Palmer Representatives M. M. Morrill W. W. Brown W. H. Clark Thos Dobson Joseph Irving David McVay G. Erickson F. A. Twitchell C. E. Houston J. H. Dawes James Weir E. E. Todd F. H. Rennick Joseph Lyons C. 5. Gleason C. E. Vilas R. F. Booth.

King County Senatore J. J. Smith A. T. van de Vanter A. Tucker A. Heinrich William H. Moore W. G. Potts KR. M. Kinnear E. B. Palmer M. M. Morrill W. W. Brown W. H. Clark Thos, Dobson Joseph Irving David McVay G. Erickson F. A. Twitchell

Panama Railroad Company Financials From Senate Panel

A Panama Railroad Company report to a House sub committee shows capital of 7 million dollars, net assets around 15.86 million, road and equipment valued at 12.63 million, bonded debt of 2.159 million, and eleven months earnings of 2.861 million with expenses of 1.441 million. Dividends left after fixed charges total 643,474. Detectives rounded up loiterers in a district, tagging and detaining several teens before bail set at 10 dollars each.

Washington, D. C House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Panama Halbroand Company Panama Railroad Company Treasury Colombia Bonda Asloona Hubbard and Freeman Pearl G. Farr Ethelrly Rose Foster Pearl Foster Edna Steele Lorie Wilson

Mrs Chadwick Denies Debts in Bankruptcy Filing

In bankruptcy court yesterday Cassie L. Chadwick faced a claim by her maid Freda Swanstrom for seven months of unpaid salary at 45 dollars per month. The case centered on allegations Mrs Chadwick owed back wages and related debts.

Freda Swanstrom

Beacon Hill Garden Tracts Representative Outlook

A fragment notes that after tomorrow the representative will be unavailable at Beacon Hill Garden Tracts and that time is brief with a note on a strong life chance. The text hints at urgent, limited access to a notable figure and opportunity.

East Side to Battle Olympia Railroad Bill Fight

Eastern Washington legislators met in secret caucus to decide strategy on the Link Davie Grose cup amendments. They favored fighting the amended bill while supporting the original with a single change removing the commission's power to initiate action on existing rates. The big house battle is expected to decide whether a meaningful bill passes or none at all.

Waah Railroad Commission Reiter Lincoln Commission Star Washington

Robbed and Wounded by Bold Bandit

Mr and Mrs Cornish were robbed of a $5,000 diamond brooch on One Hundred and thirty eighth street early morning. In defending his wife Cornish, deemed a millionaire, was shot and seriously wounded by the bandit who escaped.

New York

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted for Colds and Cough

An advertisement urges readers to tell friends with hard colds about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It claims the remedy cures a hard cough and explains doctors have known its formula for over sixty years, urging readers to ask their doctor about it.

Ayer Tors

Loiterers Reported as Police Dragnet Fills City With Women

Police dragnet swells with female inhabitants as authorities search for suspects. Residents describe a tense scene as officers cordon streets and question passersby. Local officials say the operation targets known offenders and public safety concerns.

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