Local Playhouses Feature Tom’s Cabin and Minstrel Troupe
The Grand hosts Steteen's Uncle Tom's Cabin with a strong two actress cast led by an Eva and an Aunt Ophelia, praised for its revival by New York managers. Barlow's Minstrels open at Third Avenue Theatre with Lew Baldwin and Fred P. Russell, praised for singing and comic wit, Olvic the contortionist and dramatic illusion noted.
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Steteen
the Grand
Ophelia
Eva
Uncle Tom
Dartow
Third Avenue Theater
Lew Baldwin
Fred P. Russell
Olvic
Olvie
The Ralph Stuart Company Presents The Two Orphans
Patrons attend another week of performances featuring musical pieces and drama as the Ralph Stuart company stages "The Toro Orphans" and "The Two Orphans" with singing dancers and a holiday-season mood. The show promises family appeal for children and adults alike with lively performances and stagecraft.
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Toro Orphans
Ralph Stuart Company
Two
Unclear text fragment hints at stage show at Empire theaters
Fragmentary notice mentions a dramatic production presented at Royal Olympic and Empire theaters with unclear details and timing next month.
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Chan
Empire
Toru
Minstrel Show Highlights Bonnellis Barrel Jump
The act features Donna and Coburn and Baldwin impersonators and closes with the Bonnellis barrel jump. The Barlow Minstrels perform throughout the week except on Good Friday when the house will be dark.
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Donna
Coburn
Baldwin
Bonnellis
Barlow Minstrels
Godl
Van Hicks Seeks Barber Work in Beattie Beattie
Postmaster Stewart received a letter from Chaz Van Hicks of Iowa claiming to be a barber and asking for help to connect with a Seattle barber in Beattie. He states he has barbering in his family and plans to move to Beattie possibly buying a shop. The letter mentions Hampton families moving to Seattle and questions whether all are barbers.
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Stewart
Chaz
van Hicks
Iowa
Beattie
Charles Saye
Seattle
Bim
Heattie
Hampton
Chas. van Meicks
Berber
Smallpox Alarm Spreads Across United States
The weekly Marine Hospital Service report cites 24 671 cases of smallpox nationwide with 707 fatalities, up from 11 496 cases and 149 deaths in the prior year period. It cites reasons for the decline and outlines prevention measures, attributing spread to unusually warm eastern conditions.
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Washington
PD. C
The
Marine Hospital Service
United States
Opening of Bennings Race Meeting Sets Stakes
Washington March 24 reports readiness for the Bennings race meeting opening tomorrow. Rail birds will see for the first time the horses set to campaign on Finstein tracks this summer. Feature event is the Kensings spring at six furlongs.
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Washington
D.C
Bennings
Railbirds
Finstein
Kensings
Burglar Gang Foiled by Chicago Grocer in Bank Robbery Plot
John Bobleski, a Chicago grocer, overheard three burglars plan a $5000 real estate loan theft after a bank withdrawal. He woke to a smashed jar, fired with his revolver, wounding two men and subduing the trio as police arrived. The robbers were found incapacitated, with Malem wounded, Greengrivited injured, and Flory bruised.
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Chicago
March M
John Bobleski
Bobleski
Sobiewici
Jce
Edgar Malem
Jos. G. Greengrivited
Philip Flory
Sobleski
Honest Man Refuses Umbrella Gains Seattle Praise
In a rainy Seattle cafe a poor man refused an umbrella offered by Royal Cafe manager Col McKee. The umbrella belonged to a commercial man. the manager credited the passerby as the one honest man. The episode drew local praise for integrity amid gloom and rain.
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Warren Hastings
India
Beattie
Royal Cafe
Col. McKee
the Royal
Kee
Seattle
Butter and Eggs Lower on Stable Market
The morning market opens with good demand and ample staple goods. Butter shows a slight advance while eggs trend lower. Potatoes remain firm with top varieties at 39 and inferior at 24 to 29. Arrival includes oranges bananas celery cabbage cauliflower and two cars of potatoes.
Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Provisions
Corracted daily The following listing shows commodity quotes for fruits vegetables and staples with numerous prices per unit and per weight. Items include lemons apples oranges pears cranberries pineapples and more with varying denominations and units across regions and markets.
Mortality notices and local arrests in city records
Funeral services for Antonia Rosrarlo and Nicklee Romball were held at 2 PM with interment in Lake View cemetery and Seattle Undertaking Co. parlors. A housewife Mamie Meforney was arrested for disorderly conduct. Emma Olmetead was sent to the city jail for suspended sentence. Jerry Slimkwin and Pat Shaughnesy were arrested for fighting. PF Pearse and Jack Wheller were involved in a late night altercation and detained.
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Antonia Rosrarlo
Nonney & Stewart's
Lake View Cemetery
Nicklee Romball
Seattle Undertaking Co
Emma Olmetead
Pike Street
City Heetile
Kelly
Seattle Pennant Dreams Face Salaries and Star Power
Gossip notes Seattle baseball plans under manager Dugdale for the coming season. Gus Kiopt fights his release to join Seattle next year after arbitration loss. Fifteen players report, with Beattie and Schwartz named among key signings, including Stoval Har mon and Donnelly as pitchers and Babbitt and Klopf for infield and outfield duties.
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Seattle
Dugddie
Pot Zane
Aed
Sean Cee Ce
Gus Kiopt
Minneapolis
Kiopt
Dugdale
Beattie
Hickey
Dogdale
Tiil
Jesse Stoval
Ira Harmon
Ila
Donnelly
Heattie
Mat Stanley
San Francisco
Train wreck near Covesville kills two in Virginia
A southbound landslide wrecked a Southern railway passenger train near Covesville Virginia killing Nicholas Lowen a Pullman porter and an unidentified tramp. Injuries included John Tourner fatally burned A L Holton seriously burned C R Cover with leg burns N Jefferson back injuries BW and L.
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Charlottesville
Southern Railway
Covesville
Nicholas Lowen
John Tourner
A. L. Holton
C. R. Cover
N. Jefferson
Train collision injuries reported in partial list
The report lists several injured individuals from a recent incident including M. N. Link with a burned arm, J. L. Schmidt with right side injuries, Jd and FF. Stockelrather with internal hurt, D. P. Wine with a bruised head, Conductor M. T. Rust with burned hands, Engineer A and BR Dino with minor bruises.
New Jersey Legislature Honors Late Senator Sewell
The New Jersey legislature suspended business for memorial exercises honoring Senator Sewell. Rev Dr Roderick of St Pauls Camden opened with prayer, and Edward Stoken delivered the memorial oration. Adjournment followed as a mark of respect.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Senator Sewell
Roderick
St. Paul's Church
Camden
Sewell
Edward ©. Stoken
Atatesman
Seattle Area Weather Forecast
Seattle and vicinity expect tonight and Tuesday occasional showers. Winds will be light to fresh from the southeast with changing directions as bands pass.
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Seattle and Vicinity
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