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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
7
A Western judge weighs Harry Thaw as Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White and Thaw form a fatal trio. The piece traces love, betrayal, and murder amid age old myths, comparing Thaw’s act to Othello and other literary betrayals.
The fragmented account recalls Evelyn Nesbit, her mother, and Stanford White, linking to the Thaw case. It mentions meeting, romance, an alleged violent clash, and White’s murder on Madison Avenue roof. Trial dates are hinted with references to a 1906 murder and later court proceedings.
Jan 23 Thaw trial begins as jury assembled with Thaw his wife and others present. A commission to examine Thaw's sanity is named and later reports Thaw sane after witness testimony and cross examinations. The case advances to arguments as jurors face divergent verdict prospects.
The text contemplates the humanity of criminals like Harry Thaw and Beatrice, pondering punishment and pity within a web of public fascination. It argues that love persists despite brutal acts, suggesting love as a priceless possession amid moral judgments.
Milk sold at public market Saturday well attended with quotes at 6 to 8 cents per quart, two bottles for a dime. California plums, peaches, marbles and other fruits displayed with varied prices. Fresh fish, beef, mutton, and vegetables listed with numerous per pound or per dozen rates. Ban for special items included onions, beets, persimmons, artichokes, cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage and more with short price notes. Prices reflect bulk Local market offerings and daily specials.
A hospital laundry and electrical plant building in San Francisco burned late at night, killing Michael Fradqe his wife and John Pon who were sleeping on the second floor. Firefighters stopped the blaze before the main hospital was damaged, and the deaths appeared to be due to smoke suffocation.
The listing shows assorted produce and flowers with prices: apples, cranberries, cranberries 8c to 9c. pineapples. oranges. Japanese oranges. cranberries. almonds. walnuts. Brazil nuts. coconuts 19c to 20c each. carnations 60c per bunch. chrysanthemums $1 to $1.50. narcissus 50c per dozen. hyacinths 0c per dozen. Includes cider vinegar 36c per gallon and 40c to 50c per gallon.
The federal sanitation department reports four marked rats recaptured after being tagged. Raisier Fuel Co. noted one rat caught on December 24 at First Ave and Vine, a mile and a half from its earlier capture near Mayer Day and Jackson. Six rodents described as large were found.
In a freight wreck near Thistle on the Rio Grande Western, engineer Herbert W. Fletcher was killed and fireman Ernest Prederickson injured. Fletcher was en route to visit his Virginia parents whom he had not seen for 20 years. The engine ran into the rear of the first freight section.
John Cautley a retired Army officer was struck by a trolley car and died in a hospital. He was 54, born in Cambridge and served as a lieutenant colonel in the Royal West Kent regiment with duties in India, the Gordon relief expedition, and Majuba Hill.
A Seattle performance of The Man of the Hour presents a mayoral tale where a party machine candidate vows honesty against corruption. The cast includes a young mayor boss crooked alderman railway owner and a compromised judge. the plot centers on power, integrity, and municipal politics.
The list shows various pieces including Mahogany Tables cut to price points and Weathered Oak Leather chairs with regular prices and discounted sale amounts. Itemized notes include different finishes and sizes with marked Regular prices and sale prices, such as Weathered Oak Leather Chairs and Bookcases with discounts.
The review praises an excellent company in The Man of the Hour with a motivated mayor, idealistic sweetheart, and a cast that strengthens the production. It notes no single star and calls the play a major season attraction sure to draw crowds all week.
With many year ago favorites in the cast the Arizona revival played the Grand yesterday afternoon. Augustus Thomas appears to have written a durable drama as the well told story continues to draw crowds. The current company is balanced and capable, meeting the demands of the piece.
Swedish comedian Ben Hendricks and the Swed ish comedy drama Yon Yonson drew strong praise from Seattle theatergoers yesterday. Hendricks performs three new songs this year with encores likely, supported by an excellent company and a top quality production. The show runs all week with David Brattatram stepping into Hendricks role on Friday night.
A Lyric theater double bill presented yesterday features The Gezeka and The Foul Tip with many specialties. Matinees are scheduled for Wednesday Saturday and Sunday.
A week run began yesterday afternoon at the Lois theater with the farce comedy A Stranger in a Strange Land. The play is described as very funny with humorous situations and witty dialogue.
The Lois presents a fast lively bill led by Clay Clement William C Bauman Aileen May and the stock company. The stage feature A Celebrated Cane first produced in Seattle 16 years ago appears in matinee and evening shows at Third Avenue theater and runs all week with Taylor Co. members William Leonora Alineworth also appearing.
A new bill advances at the Eden Musee today as the venue preserves major permanent displays including the Passion Play the Atlantic squadron exhibit the historical war museum and the Curio Hall. New additions next week feature Cardl Cheriff fire eater Mile Hardy and a snake charmer among other novelties.
At the Coliseum this afternoon eight new acts perform headlined by Al Bini the magician. The program features a lineup of variety entertainment and magic.
The Trio Delour operatic singers and J Francis Dooley and Co present a sketch as features of the new bill at Pantages theater today.
At the Star theater Rinaldo the tramp violinist and the Abou Hamad troupe of acro bats headline the week program delivering variety and novelty acts for local audiences.
W H Hawley and A Shaife were arrested in South Tacoma with a counterfeiters outfit and counterfeit coins. They are strangers to the city and believed to have come from Portland. They claim the suitcase arrived by accident, but police chief Maloney suspects professional fraudsters.
Brest reports the boiler of the Argentine steamer Exportie exploded off Ushant causing the vessel to found er. The crew were saved by a fishing smack.
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