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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
5
Mrs Fiske headlines a challenging production of Leah Kleschna at Beattie theater where Cartwright and Artina earn praise for their performances. The review notes natural emotional restraint over melodrama and questions the author’s moral angles while urging patrons to see the fine company rather than the star.
A Seattle critic praises Mrs. Fiske and company for strong performances in Leah Kieschna but notes the opening night crowd showed muted enthusiasm. Cartwright and Artin Arlies receive standout notices while McClellan’s play is seen as flawed yet saved by actors.
Almost all society attended Mra Fiske Tuesday evening with packed boxes and parquette as dainty women and somber escorts filled the theater. After the performance many lunched at fashionable restaurants with the Rothe Keller and Butler Grill drawing the majority of pleasure seekers.
The piece was ordered to feature the celebrated actress yet Mrs. Fiske is kept largely in the background as the story centers on a struggle among strong men. In her best moment she falters and the real focus and "piece de resistance" belong to Kleschna, who captivates the audience.
The review praises the scenic effects of Leah Kleschna noting the last act lettuce field as a beautiful setting and the overall production as exceptionally fine.
The critique praises Mrs. Fiske for tempering a lengthy sermon like performance with a dignified presence. It notes her restraint as the play tests her limits, yet she offers a glimpse of inner tragedy that stirs the audience. In Leah’s scene with her father the actor reaches a poignant height.
June 4. The caller, Mrs Taylor, a colored woman, visited the White House after waiting on the veranda at Bishop Lawrence van Mira Taylor. Secret guards stopped her before she spoke with President Roosevelt who shook hands and spoke briefly with her. Mrs Taylor had previously called on him at her Cambridge home. After breakfast the president returned to duties.
Volt rode to Massachusetts hill where the commencement procession formed the national lancers joined the president's escort. The exercises included diploma grants to graduates and the bestowal of honored Geareea.
A June 28 meeting of 1 Chinese merchants agreed to cooperate with Chinese communities in Singapore and Shanghai to boycott American products until the Chinese exclusion act is withdrawn.
Passengers from the Dolphin say the season’s last run will beat the past five years. Northern Pacific warns of 39 to 40 excursionists led by W L MacGovern arriving July 4 to tour the city and perhaps visit Alaska. Miss Amy Phipps wed Captain Tredeple Gueat at St George's Hanover Square in London.
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Secretary Hay showed strength after a night rest in Newbury while Vigo County Bank in Terre Haute closed after a run over a shortfall claimed by cashier Consman. E W Nash in Omaha grows worse with no recovery hope. Portland trial prep in Mitch ell case as defense and government near jury. Chicago subway attack injures a black strikebreaker with multiple injuries and unknown assailants.
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