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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
4
A busy week begins with matinee previews at the Greed Week season as George Ade and others stage Farce and musical acts. The Orpheum features a touring ensemble with Frederic and Ward, while Salter Impersonator and Laretia headline at the Star. Meanwhile Harper Bennett faces murder trial after poison charges, held without bond.
The first of the hidden Words series starts Monday afternoon with 150 seats for the successful contestants at the Moore theatre. Five words appear in each sentence across the paper, with a new sentence daily that week, promising fast paced fun and keen competition.
Col Henry K B Dosch director of exhibits and privileges at the A P exposition celebrated his 68th birthday with a large gathering at a banquet in the Ratha Keller. He received many gifts from local and exposition colleagues, reflecting decades of service with the exposition program. Funeral services for Orville Macey, son of Mr and Mrs Jake Macey, will be held at their Renton residence at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The big steamer Minnesota sits out of water in dry dock at Colman Dock. The warship alea remains in port as inspections and repairs proceed.
New York State society hosts a reception Friday evening June 25 at Odd Fellows temple Prue st and Broadway to honor visiting New Yorkers. All former Empire State residents are invited. Later the society will hold a meeting on the exposition grounds.
Work is rushed on the ferris wheel destined for the exposition. A 100 foot tall wheel with 14 cars and eight passengers per car is nearing completion. The huge structure is being assembled by a three-man team led by Lee Bullivan. The wheel, powered by a Sidkhorne electric motor, is expected ready for passengers by Tuesday morning.
The newly elected officers of the General Washington circle Ladies of the GO A. R have been installed and summer entertainments arranged. G Allie Make serves as president with Henrietta Bekert as senior vice president Carrie Becker as junior vice president Lenora Webster as secretary Janey Eaton as treasurer Oltile M Obert conducts Leonora Hach assists Stella Hopkins is chaplain Cora Hammond guards M Brown assistant guard Minds Harnum patriotic Instructor.
The Seattle Symphony Orchestra will perform at the A Y P Auditorium tomorrow featuring popular and high quality selections. Attendance at Sunday concerts grows, so early arrival is advised for best seating. Spokane visitors plan a special train for next Friday’s fair day events and a week of designated days follows with various organizations and groups highlighted.
Inland Empire Week at the Spokane exposition features Spokane Day with round trip rail fare of 11.20 and Bankers Day. The American Institute of Banking and a Northwest bankers convention will draw large crowds, with smaller cities joining excursions. Mr. B C Freeman leading the special events division.
The Order of the Eastern Star closed its convention this afternoon at 1 o'clock after installing officers. Many delegates from outside points will remain in Seattle over Sunday to view the exposition.
The Minnesota lies out of water for repairs in dry dock as warships rest. A take boat departs from Colman Dock amid harbor activity and ongoing maintenance.
A sensational piece claims John L Sullivan underwent a bogus oven treatment by Loughney & Loughney to cure rheumatism. The narrative includes bizarre details of Turkish robes, ovens baked bread, and improvised medical assertions. Sullivan allegedly praised the treatment after a single session, while the source promotes the dubious clinic.
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