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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1905

Page

3

Investigation on Capitol City Lord linked graft in Olympia

The push for a full explanation from State Treasurer Milla follows a Senate killing of Representative Falconer’s bill regulating state funds in national banks. Lord controls the Senate and boasts of power as the investigation promises to expose how $250000 was grafted from state funds.

C. J. Lord Capitol City Bank of Olympia Millia Milla Senate Falconer Scott House Lord

Baltic Fleet Sighted in Red Sea Near Alexandria

March 6 report says the Russian Baltic fleet was seen in the Red Sea near Alexandria. Vessels used searchlights on all passing ships observed in view.

Baltic Fleet Red Sea Alexandria

Ferris Company Debuts in Seattle with Gray Stark

The Dick Ferris stock company opened at Mr. Howe's theater presenting Gray stark. The review critiques the production as banal and sensational with a controversial second act disrobing scene. Paul Gilmore returns to star alongside a strong company, praised for restraint but overshadowed by the production’s excesses.

the Ferris Company Dick Ferris Stock Company Seattle Mr. Howe Grauatark Paul Gilmore Gilmore Lord Lumly

Venita Tops Star bill in Graustark era revue

The Star features Venita as the week’s top attraction with Miss Kershaw in cling gowns. Stone shines with manly stage presence while Joseph Totten directs juvenile roles in Graustark. Veteran actors Harry Cashman and Sheldon Lewis take on parts, with Lewis in heavy roles despite controversial makeup.

Miss Kershaw Stone Joseph Totten Graystark Prince Gabriel Graustark

Mummy and the Humming Bird Opens Tonight in Seattle

Review lauds the dining room scene as the standout in the production. Terry is praised for his performance while the rest of the cast is described as uniformly good. The Virginian opens Thursday with Dustin Farnum and Helen Holmes in the cast and box office seating starts tomorrow.

Erinder Seattle Gilmore Terry Cort the Virginian Dustin Farnum Helen Holmes

Baume Hrandt stock company presents Quo Vadis on stage

The Baume-Hrandt stock company delivered an unusually strong production of Quo Vadis with reused Third Avenue theater fittings dusted for the occasion. Louise Brandt impressed as Lygia showing new strength, while H. W. Gilbert as Nero and Edgar Baume as Marcus Vinicius displayed notable versatility. The supporting cast was adequate throughout the performance.

Baume-Hrandt Stock Company Third Avenue Theater Louise Brandt H. W. Gilbert Nero

Theaters Praise Entire Production As Credit To Company

The review lauds the entire production as a credit to the company and the theater. The praise highlights cohesive effort and the strong ensemble performance.

Reed bill seeks 3 percent tax on express firms in state

Olympia March 6 Representa tive Reed's bill passes the house proposing a 3 per cent tax on all business transacted by express companies in the state. Senate likely to kill it as the express firms are said to control that chamber. Bas sett bill on sending photos of discharged prisoners to county sheriffs defeated 60 to . Maloney and Todd denounced the measure as persecution not reform.

House Senate Bassett Maloney Todd

Balfour Announces Wyndham Resignation in Commons

In the house of commons Premier Balfour announced the resignation of Geo Wyndham chief secretary to Ireland.

London House of Commons Balfour Geo Wyndham Ireland

Johnston Co. Piano Tops Sales in Seattle Listing

February reports show 82 piano and organ purchases from Seattle retailers. Names and instruments listed include Johnston pianos by many buyers, with Kimball and Estey organs and several other brands. new Krell French line of auto grands and art styles announced for arrival.

Grace HB. Browne H. M. Cable PB. Hall, Jr Johnston Zollerman Chickering Lucius Marple Weber Mra. A Nella Blunt al Moran Henry Asmussen Chickering Plano Alice Mathews Johnston Plano Vearl Donovan Smith & Barnes T. Hills G. Wilson H. J. Farrar Kimball Plano Harry Evans Mason & Hamelin Anna K. Horley Eatey Geo. B. Preston Kimball C. A. Pabst Simplex C. H. Campbell L. E. Whitmore Geo. Cornwall Geo. L. Frantz Weaver Mount Constitution Lodge Arthur D. Johns Everett Big Lake W. P. Wagiey Dudley Eshelman Henry Hardeman Pease T. F. Pill Etta M. Clark Berger Gilbert M. E. Zion Kimbal Wm. Doughty C. W. Parker M. E. Price A. L. Carpenter C. R. Johnson B. G. Clark Lars Hansen Estey Geo. L. O'Conners Doherty Jamieson & McFarland Rel J. C. Lammers A. B. Coates Sisters of Charity Bilhorn A. L. Andrews A. M. E. Zion Vocalion Oregan C. M. Fitzgerald Emerson Mason Burdett J.T. Hall Nuby & Evans C. F. Taylor C. Lindsay Wm. Steffin Doll J. B. Watkins Lydia Bardon D. R. McIntosh F. E. Schacht J. C. Shumaker Hinze Irene M. Smith Edna Stewart Lillian Marshall T. E. O'Neill Chickering Pian H. M. Cable Pi Kimball Pianos Pease Pianos Johnston Pianos Kimball Organs Johnston Co Seattle KRELL Clarendon Lakeside

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