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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
3
The edition of the Christian bulletin announces the editor in chief for the week and notes work by the convention committee. Homer L. Bullts chairs the hall committee which has prepared a map showing church and hall locations to aid reception and entertainment planning.
Murray and Mack headline a bustling show at the Primrose Theatre with new jokes and a cast including Roselle Knott and Lena Larkin. The program promises vocalists comedians and elaborate costumes as Grand was packed for Friday and Saturday nights.
A fragmentary notice mentions a burglar proof safe rental for a building in Alaska with references to Perkine and a year rate. The legibility is limited but indicates concerns about fire and burglary protection and a hazardous risk warning.
The review notes strong vocal delivery and style, comparing favorably to high class companies in its portrayal of the opera. It highlights refined interpretation and stage presence aligning with elite standards.
Elegant costumes and scenery elevate the production as William Morris and Aileen May give standout performances in A Lady of Quality at the Lois. Supporting actors Harry Mack Henry McRae Robert Lawrence Richard Love and William Dowlan contribute solidly while Miss Bessie Cooney and Miss Oswald underdeliver. Friends is set for a March 17 Sunday matinee with daily shows except Thursday and Friday.
The Star reveals six fresh performances at the O Theater headlined by Albini as chief act. Fred Jarvis and Lily Tudor present a musical comedy nonsense, while La Vine and Leonard perform a European novelty sketch.
Young girls gifted with grace and agility headline Zinn's Musical Comedy company in The Jolly Musketeers, a Offenbach adaptation The Grand Duchess at the Lyric. The show is well balanced with song and dance and drew repeated recalls from enthusiastic audiences yesterday.
Plumbing specialty offered by Geo H Woodhouse Co at 113 University Street emphasizing durable work and lasting service. Local contractor advertises reliable plumbing solutions and expert installations.
A fashion note describes an early sprit or autumn ultra stylish milliner item. It highlights a two tone mushroom hat with gray and black fibers, a rough straw, and a decorative side buckle. Topaz and yellow accents add a subtle color to the black ribbon.
The cornerstone of St Benedicts Catholic church was laid yesterday afternoon at the corner of Forty Ninth Street and Walford Avenue in a Catholic ritual led by Rt Rev Bishop O'Dea. The church, costing 25000 dollars, is planned for completion by June. A local advertisements mentions sales on furniture and suites from John Lindh Co at 1489 Second Ave.
Eye Glasses Are Necessity claims relief for eye ache or tired eyes. Schuchard Optical Company advertises glasses starting at $1.00 and up at 1267 Second Ave.
Fifteen hundred workers at Cleveland and Detroit shipyards including Bourse St Clair and Loraine walked out after the company refused to discuss wages and hours with unions. The stoppage began this morning as part of a broader labor dispute in the industry.
Local notices list multiple requests for information on missing relatives and acquaintances. Individuals seek updates on Robert Michaelstetter in Oregon, A Johnson in hardware business, Oscar Freeman in Providence, and John Freming in Fort Lyceum Alaska, among others.
London financiers and several principals sue the estate of Charles T. Yerkes to recover nearly 2 million dollars they allege were advanced for the London subway project and never repaid.
G H Brown Plumbing Co offers metalwork for heating and plumbing at 321 Pine St with both phones listed for contact.
Ward, manager of the Northern and his party, came in Friday on an inspection trip and will depart tonight on a special train to St Paul for the operation and powering aspects of the service.
The fragment lists various market items with unclear spelling, mentioning onions, artichokes, peppers, dairy products, cheese, butter, cod, steelhead, peanuts, and other commodities. It hints at per unit prices and regional references, but many terms are garbled, leaving a partial snapshot of a markets table.
A reader notes discounted prices listed by John Lindh Co at 1482 Kecond Avenue. Items include $1.68 for a $2.00 value, $1.20 for a $2.90 value, and $2.50 for Pats, unclear item specifics.
The Northwestern Steamship Co. vessel Northwestern departed late last night for Valdes carrying general merchandise and a large passenger jet plus many horses and cattle. The Edith arrived from San Francisco with a full cargo and fair passengers. Fire Chief Harry Dringharst received a $150 check from Northwestern for crew rewards for Snoqualmie’s efforts pumping out the Olympia at Pier 10 on the fourteenth and fifteenth of last month to prevent sinking.
Experts in cleaning dyeing prose ing and altering men’s and ladies’ clothes advertise at 819 Pike Street with phone Main 4766 offering garment care services.
Pioneer photographer Peiser, once a leader in Seattle and the Northwest, offers his entire photographic outfit and home contents for sale at 7643 Sunnyside Way Green Lake. Ill health after 1889 fire and grippe bronchitis forces change of climate to Southern California to save his life.
High grade plumbing and heating offered by G H Brown Plumbing Co at 221 Pine with reasonable prices and combined telephone contact.
The city council, advised by the corporation counsel, can correct errors in payment of improvement taxes due to book keeping mistakes. Property owners who paid the wrong assessment faced suits and demands for repayments, but the treasurer is now authorized to correct such mistakes on the books. R. Cooper Willis, 473 Colman Building.
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