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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1912

Page

8

The Prince of Tonight at Moore Theatre Three Night Engagement

Princess Victoria Pantages presents The Prince of Tonight at Moore Theatre for three nights starting tomorrow. Henry Woodruff stars in a tuneful magical romance about a lifeguard who becomes prince of Lunitania and may die unless kissed by his beloved. Includes hit song I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now and other numbers. The week also features vaudeville acts at Orpheum and Metropolitan bills, with entertainers such as Charles Kellogg, Eleanore Falke, Fearless Dora, Art Dawes, Arnaut brothers, and the Moffett and Claire Trio.

Henry Woodruff Moore Theatre Lunitania Mr. Woodruff Odette Yale Orpheum Charles Kellogge Jousie Millward John Glendinning Eleanore Falke Ce Dora Art Dawes Arnaut Brothers Moffett and Claire Pantages Princess Victoria Melba Victoria Queen of Song Harry Brown Clarke Verdi Italan Seymour Happy Dog Family Who Is She

The Balkan Princess at Moore Theatre

The Balkan Princess comes to Moore theatre for four nights from March 13 led by Louise Genning. In Balaria a princess must wed or lose her throne amid Bohemian cafe intrigue with the Duke and companions. Musical numbers include Half Holidays and Wonderful World.

Moore Theatre Louise Genning Balaria

Mystery Clue Hints at Hidden Novelty Prize

A terse note invites participants to guess the answer to a local novelty puzzle. Officials provide sparse guidance and encourage careful thinking, with a prize promised for the correct submission.

Empress to Feature Card Party and Strong Bill Next Week

At the Empress the headliner next week is The Card Party a dramatic sketch about a woman with a past. Joseph Spiesel and his pantomime company present A Soldier's Dream. Mumford and Thompson sing and talk Louise Carver and Tom Marry sing and dance. Lee Zimmerman an acclaimed whistler adds để. Orpheum presents a joint headlining bill of an-

Joseph Spiesel

Taft Arrives in Chicago for Swedish American Banquet

President Taft was met by a delegation and escorted to the Congress hotel in Chicago. He will speak at the Swedish American club banquet honoring John Ericson day, likely replying to Col. Roosevelt’s Columbus speech.

United Press Taft Chicago Congress Hotel John Ericson Col. Roosevelt Columbus

The Girl From Rectors to Play at Seattle Theatre

The wittiest of comedies The Girl From Rector's will be at the Seattle theatre all next week opening with the matinee Sunday. It keeps a continuous scream of laughter from curtain up to curtain down and promises brisk storytelling with bright wit.

Rector’s Seattle Rector

Conserving the Men and Religion Forward Movement

The Seattle Ministerial Federation will discuss the topic at its monthly meeting in the M C A at 1 50 p m next Monday afternoon. The Fifteenth anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads will be observed by the local John Ericsson Memorial association with a banquet at the New Washington this evening at six o clock.

Seattle Ministerial Federation M.C. A Hampton Roads John Ericsson Memorial Association New Washington

Child crushed by truck in street accident

A 6 year old Japanese boy named Menoru Kunono was fatally injured after darting from the curb and being run over by a Beattie Transfer truck driven by KR Odling. The incident occurred on 28th Avenue, details indicate a curbside dash turned fatal.

Menoru Kunono Odling

Assessor Mobilizes 70 Deputies for 1912 Tax Roll

County Assessor A. E. Parish dispatched 70 deputy assessors to collect figures for the 1912 tax roll. Personal property and real estate will be valued, with the latter updated as of March 1 1912 and kept in effect for two years. A Cavalry Methodist church dedication at 70th and 23d N W is set for Sunday March 10 with Rev. A W Leonard speaking.

A. E. Parish New Cavalry Methodist Church N. W A. W. Leonard

Y M C A Boys Minstrels Stage Third Annual Show

The Boys' department of the Y M C A will present its third annual minstrel performance at Moore theatre this evening. A minstrel relay with blackface comedy and singing will be revived for the program.

The Moore Theatre Minet

Farmyard Debate Sparks Odd Bargain Tale

A Cincinnati Enquirer quip contrasts Hiram J. Morgan with a boast about paying $40,000 for fake Coptic history. Meanwhile a Children’s Orthopedic hospital report notes ten operations, twelve admissions, and February fundraising of 1300 dollars for laundry equipment.

Hiram J. P. Morgan Feiter Cincinnati Enquirer Children's Orthopedic Hospital

Death in family prompts Fahey to offer drink then shoot

Francisco March 6 John Fahey extended sympathy to Geo Donaldson after a death in the family and asked him to buy a drink. Donaldson refused and Fahey shot at him twice.

Francisco John Fahey Geo. Donaldson Donaldson Fahey Chicago Alfred Meyer Chesterton Ind Meyer

Magnolia Protest Over Fort Lawton Car Route Change

Residents of the Magnolia bluff and Fort Lawton districts protest the current Fort Lawton car route along Western av. They circulate a petition asking the 8 BE Co to reroute cars back via First av Jackson and Main sts, as before.

Magnolia Magnolia Bluff Fort Lawton 8. BE. Co First Av Jackson Main Ats

Suit for damages bequeathed to fight to finish

Upon the death of Mrs Sarah Arms in San Francisco in March the only possession she owned was a suit for damages. She willed it to Clara A. Fox with instructions to pursue the case to a finish.

San Francisco Mra Sarah Arms Clara A. Fox

Preliminary meeting to back Otto A Case for Governor

A preliminary gathering to organize a King County club in support of Otto A. Case for governor will be held at the Good Fats cafeteria this evening at 7 36.

King County Club Otto A. Case Good Fats

The Workingman’s Dilemma and a Rich Man’s Scheme

A dialogue contrasts a laborer’s toil for basic needs with a financier’s pursuit of wealth through trusts and stock manipulation. The speaker mistreats the worker while imagining schemes to extract value, then is repaid when the worker defends himself, leaving the speaker humbled and damaged.

City Council Certifies Election Results and Dates

At a special meeting last night the council canvassed the official vote for candidates propositions and charter amendments from last Tuesday. Council president Max Wardall signed the certificates. Officers-elect will be installed at noon on Monday March 18.

City Council Max Wardall

Supper Planned by Herzl Congregation Ladies’ Auxiliary

Supper and entertainment scheduled at the Herzl synagogue located at 16th and East Fir. The Ladies' Auxiliary will host the event Sunday evening March 10 with supper served at 6 o'clock.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Herzl East Fir

Mansfield and Miss Georgia seek divorce after mock marriage

In Bridgeport Connecticut on March 9 Dr. Howard P. Mansfield and Miss Clara Georgia petition for divorce claiming a 12 year old mock marriage ceremony binds them legally.

Bridgeport Conn Howard P. Mansfield Clara Georgia

Teddy the Boston bulldog held by railroad after sneeze

Springfield dispatch reports Teddy a Boston bulldog who chews tobacco and noses a cuspidor when he sneezes is being held by the Boston and Maine railroad until an owner proves ownership.

Springfield Mass Teddy Boston &@& Maine railroad

Movement Forms for In Seattle of 4 Canadian Club

A. McKay Gordon began a movement at a luncheon yesterday at the Arctic Club to organize In Seattle of 4 Canadian Club. The gathering outlined plans to unify Canadian neighbors in Seattle through local activities and community involvement.

A. McKay Gordon Seattle Arctic Club

Photoplay Illustrating Life of Christ at First Baptist Church

A photoplay portraying Christ’s life will be shown Monday evening at First Baptist Church at the corner of Columbia and Broadway. The program features pipe organ by Mr. Kieh and several solos. Presented under the church’s elementary class, proceeds go to the class parlors in the new church. Admission 25c, children 20c.

Christ First Baptist Church Columbia Broadway Kieh New Church

Buffalo Hospital Ambulance Uses Aluminum Linings for Disinfection

A Buffalo hospital ambulance features aluminum linings that allow disinfection after transporting contagious patients. Meanwhile, the transpacific freight bureau plans to raise rates to Hongkong from 3 to 4 tons on Sept 1 with potential early changes by the Jane sail- Inge.

Buffalo Hospital Transpacific Freight Bureau Hongkong

Orphan Boys Home Tag Day Sets March 16

Orillia charity institution to raise funds with tag days in Tacoma Everett and Bellingham at the same time. Public contributions support the home.

Orphan Boys’ Home Orillia Tacoma Everett Bellingham

Custody Granted in Thompson Divorce Case

Justice Mann awarded custody of W. R. Thompson’s son to the father noting a mother is not essential if the child has toys and amusements. In a separate case, Stella Reeves received $500 from the Pennsylvania railroad for injuries from a wreck.

New York Justice Mann W. R. Thompson Washington Stella Reeves Pennsylvania Railroad

Society Debutante Foils Thieves in Philadelphia Incident

Miss Sophie Dulles, a Philadelphia debutante, pursued two youths over two blocks, recovered her velvet hand bag, and handed the thieves to a policeman.

Philadelphia Sophie Dulles

I Am the Body Death Plan by Civic Undertaker

In Kansas City on March 9 Henry Harencourt told an undertaker he called that he faced imminent death. He said he was a spiritualist and did not fear death and that, after 25 years as an undertaker, he could arrange his own funeral better than his wife.

Kanbas City Henry Harencourt

Prescott Gravel Pit Yields Free Gold Spark City Turmoil

Prescott Arizona wakes to turmoil as a new city pit yields gravel rich in free gold. Thousands of tons of gravel from the pit have been spread on the streets, fueling excitement and concern among residents.

Prescott Ariz

Incubators Sold At The Lilly Company Seattle

The Chas H. Lilly Co. offers incubators priced at eight dollars each. The Ideal incubator model is advertised as built for the local climate, with sixty eye and other sizes available in proportion. Foot of Main Street in Seattle serves as the sales location.

Chas H. Lilly Co Main St Seattle

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