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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
8
Mantell dominates as a fierce Lear yet leaves some doubting the portrayal's humane warmth. The veteran actor shifts from Macbethlike craft to poignant tragedy, conveying Lear's descent amid family betrayal and Cordelia's death. A prior King John performance echoes tonight's program.
An advertisement promises to transform old lockets bracelets and chains through repair and rework at small charges. It claims they can make jewelry look new and up to date using manufacturing and machine techniques, with nominal fees and wide service scope.
A bakery proclaims its layer cakes stay moist and flavorful longer than a day. Fresh batches are baked daily with rich coatings and fillings. Saturday specials include Brad Tarten’s Layer Cakes priced at 6 for regular customers.
Society women hire German police dogs like Sacha to patrol streets. Miss Anne Tracy and Miss Vieva Fisher are seen with canine protectors as man hunters. In Central Park a dog chased a molester up a tree, detaining him until he begged for mercy.
Three inmates from Toledo escaped after assaulting deputy sheriffs at a penitentiary entertainment. Two white prisoners Chick Caldwell and William Barnes fled. a black prisoner known as Judge Holland, intoxicated, was captured.
North Dakota farmers spent more than 20 000 on fake hog cholera preventives, says Prof D F Ladd state agricultural college food commissioner. He estimates cholera deaths in the last four months at over 500 000, reflecting widespread fraud and losses.
A famous sleuth rescues Miss Alice Faulkner by recovering stolen papers and saving her from thieves. He then asks for her hand as the gang is captured after a police chase. The tale unfolds in Sherlock Holmes as performed by Bailey & Mitchell at the Seattle theatre this week.
Bert G. Mitchell secretary of the Roslyn Y M C A will speak at the Sunday club about making Roslyn a better town. He recalls moving into the coal town two years ago, promoting Y M C A activities to counter vice, acting as banker and organizer, and winning miners away from saloons to cancel a Christmas prize fight.
Theodore P. Davis, from Texas, appeared in New Haven city court for reckless driving. He was fined $100 and costs after a three minute trial. Davis, a Yale graduate, was arrested after his car struck Mary Beardogg during June commencement exercises. He had traveled from Austin, Texas, to attend the hearing.
The National Museum in Washington houses a vast collection of around 4,500 dolls. The display highlights diverse cultural dolls, historic fashion, and crafting traditions across eras.
B Wilson faced a police court after fights where he poked a man for disagreeing with an agitator. He explained his sea training taught him to settle disputes with pokes. The judge suspended a five dollar fine.
A rabbit infestation in Brooklyn Flushing and adjacent waterfront districts forced residents to battle the animals in the streets. Dozens of rabbits roamed in herds and men and boys clubbed them to death for hours, injuring several people in the melee.
In Helmetta New Jersey a party for Edward Riggs of Hightown turned humorous when friends learned no wedding was planned. They believed he was a benedict while visiting Montclair and feted him with gifts and a feast before discovering his wife’s location remained unknown.
Alois F. Kerklon, treasurer of a chemical firm, told police of an attempt to poison his sister Margaret with a hypodermic needle. She found the needle stuck in the sleeve of her chinchilla coat during a post shopping trip removal.
In Oley Pennsylvania Elliott Herbine, a poultry fancier, showed a Rhode Island hen covered with a five inch fur growth replacing feathers. The odd bird, exhibited at Boyertown, attracted much attention as Herbine plans to breed furred hens. In Anaconda Montana, a fish store dumped a box of trout into a warm tank after freezing solid, reviving them as they swam again.
The article promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, natural acting laxative for seniors. It cautions against harsh cathartics and claims improved digestion and strengthened bowel muscles, citing Mary P. Davidson of San Francisco as an example. A fifty cent bottle is commonly available, with a one dollar size preferred for economy. Free sample requests are offered by mail from Dr. Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.
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