Seattle Benefit Vaudeville Week Lights Up The Theatre
The Seattle theater hosts a week of vaudeville and musical numbers to raise funds for the Ryther Home. Notables include Mrs. X. B. Cawffman and Dan Wheeler managing arrangements with Mr. Howe surrendering the house for the cause. The program features local vaudeville acts and a memory of earlier stage legends passim.
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Seattle Woman's Club
Dan) Wheeler
Actors’ Union
Howe
Wheeler
Courfman
The Second in Command at Grand boat review
The Second in Command opened at the Grand boat showing better display of White Whittlesey talents than the new martial A Soldier of Fortune. Colonel Bingham’s role suits his attributes and the piece reflects on military action and environment.
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Bingham
Over Nia gare Palle Opens at Third Avenue Sunday
A scenic melodrama titled Over Nia gare Palle will open for the week at the Third Avenue Sunday after noon. The production uses electrical effects and mechanical arrangements claimed to render very realistic results. The plot is melodramatic and features a heroine who goes over the falls in a bar.
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Niagare Palle
Third Avenue
Omnibus Road Bill Dominates Washington Senate
Olympia January 28. Not a single road bill will pass the Senate this session except the omnibus road bill now law. Several lawmakers push separate roads in Clallam Jefferson Chehalis Yakima Lewistown and others, but organizers block all others to railroad the omnibus through.
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Chehalis
McCoy
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Lewie
Rheets
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Cowlitz Pass
Lambert
Skagit
Whatcom
Harlem
White Whittlesey Stars in The Second in Command at Matinee
White Whittlesey delivers a fine performance in The Second in Command drawing strong audience reactions. His handsome stage presence and romantic portrayal keep matinee crowds engaged as curtain calls mount, while the supporting cast further strengthens the overall production before tonight's closing.
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White Wittlesey
Sultan of Sulu opens four night Seattle run
The Sultan of Sulu a George Ade musical burlesque promises bright lines catchy songs and dainty dances as a light nonsensical comedy. Seattle engagements begin Sunday night with a Wednesday matinee and four performances promised by the Mile Meiba company and Clan MecKenzie Caledonian club showcases.
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Caledonian Club
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Meiba Company
Theatre notes mix of tours and stars across Seattle
Rel. Laulee Berret leads a dainty performance as Over Niagara Falls draws crowds. The Lonedale stock company closes at Alcasar with The Navajos and Pawn Ticket No 710. Williams Opera opens Gaey-Go with a musical medley. Mme Melba and others perform with various roles, and Blanche Bates heads to Seattle in The Darling of Gods. Rumors say London writer North and London actors fuel upcoming shows.
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Niagara Falls
Lonedale Stock Company
Alcasar
Williams Opera Company
Blanche Bates
Seattle
Jack London
Weight loss claim and new studio ad in Oregon City
An irregular ad promotes weight reduction using a mysterious method promising pounds and inches lost with exercise or starvation. It urges readers to contact Eggan and Ericson at 8 Woodward, Oregon City, for a first class note at a medium price and mentions a new studio opening near January 1 at Bite building, Second and Pike.
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Authors of Road Bill Rush Sparks Hidden Accord
The passage notes that several road bill authors were not included in the omnibus bill revealing a secret understanding. It argues they have no redress and seek satisfaction after the bill’s rush-through.
Police raid targets Fleet Avenue disorderly houses
Police on upper Fleet avenue and Pike street closed in on illegal vice. Patrolmen Philbrick and Olmstead raided the Winsor house on upper Fleet avenue arresting landlady Ida Williamson who posted 100 dollars cash bail. She faces a disorderly house charge and the case may set police policy for cheap lodging houses in the area.
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Debuts Mark Social Rise of Diplomatic Daughters
Three debutantes enter elite diplomatic society as Miss Belem Azplorz daughter of the Mexican ambassador Miss Eliza Walker Martinez daughter of the Chilean minister and Miss Elena Calderon daughter of the Bolivian minister. Each bowed at their respective legations during holiday celebrations. Miss Walker Martinez met her mother’s friends as the legation sparkled with decorations. Miss Calderon debuted at the Bolivian legation and Miss Azplorz at the Mexican embassy. The Mexican debutante is the youngest child, described as clever and vivacious.
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Eliza Walker-Martinez
Chile
Elena Calderon
Miss Walker- Martinez
Legation
Miss Calderon
Misa Azplorz
Olympia Girls Enjoy Legislature Session Harem Vibe
Olympia correspondent notes two month legislative session brings influx of out of town men, sparking social whirl. Olympia girls mingle with senators and representatives at inaugural ball, while local bachelors concede attention but keep distance. Humorous exchanges reveal etiquette and excitement of political host town.
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Twen
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Harry
Mabel
Grady
Mr. Witherspoon
Oskalooen County
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