Vaudeville, opera and plays at city theaters
The Grand, Star and Third Avenue venues feature a varied bill with Tom's Cabin and Red Feather performances, plus Jane von Studdiford and De Koven operas. John L. Sullivan headlines the Star on Monday with a sparring sketch, while Kl. R. Stockwell stars in Blackface Cabin at the uptown house.
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Star Theater
John L. Sullivan
Star
Sullivan
Mia
Jules Levy & Co
Cornellate
John E. Drew
Kinzo
Mack & Mack
Corbett-McCoy
Bioscope
Netliie Gerin
Seattle theater to feature Minnie Maddern Fiske next month
A manager announces Minnie Maddern Fiske will be an attraction at the Seattle theater next month. The note praises a longtime performer noted for reliability and his readiness when his cue is given and mentions a famous golfing friendship with the star.
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Howe
Seattle
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Portland Wedding Photo Flurry Closes Street Scene
In Portland Oregon a half hour suspension occurred near Morrison and Grand as a newlywed couple left for photographs. Curious crowds, gossiping shoppers, and passing workers watched the bride in white and groom in black enter the cab amid rice shower and street chatter.
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Portland
Ore
Wast Morrison
Grand Avenue
Matrona
Desire to Sell Beer Desires Parks Licenses
The license and revenue committee may decide whether to allow liquor sales at lake resorts. Applications come from two Lake Park resorts and at least one Madison Park site, supported by Seattle Electric Company. A new Leach Park pavilion may host beer sales. proposals to license Madison Park persisted after last year’s protest, while illegal operations continue at Madison and Leach parks.
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Lakeside
Lawhs Park
Madison Park
Seattle Electric Company
Octopus
Lake Parks
Leach Park
J. B Riley
Leech Park
Electric Pony
Madison
Leachi
Oldest Portland Conductor Henry Negus Retires
Henry J. Negus of Brazil Indiana is described as the oldest conductor in Portland’s section of railway conductors by age and service. He began railroading in 1952, ran trains 43 years, and covered over 1,500,000 miles before retiring in 1806 due to age and eyesight. During the Civil War he carried tens of thousands of soldiers to the front.
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Portland
Ore
Henry J. Negus
Brazil
Indiana
Dr Willard Buried and Plans of Bishop O Dea Rome Mission
Funeral for Dr Rufus Willard at First Methodist Episcopal Church with eloquent addresses by city divines honors from Masons at cemetery. Bishop Edward J O’Dea to Rome May 27 with Rev Verwilghen to report to the pope and visit cathedrals for Seattle cathedral ideas. Five story Hosenberg building at Virginia and First sold for 82500 to Cyrus F Clapp with 60 by 120 foot site and nine rooms and a saloon. E N Brooks Co advertises $2 soft and stiff hats.
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Rufus Willard
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Willard
Judge Foote
Geo. Adair
Col. Sheafe
Hiram Jacobson
Thos. Prosch
Mr. Bryan
Edward J. O'Dea
FP. Verwilghen
Vancouver
Seattle
Rome
Holy Father
Congregation of the Propaganda
O'Dea
Europe
Virginia
First
Hosenberg
Cyrus F. Clapp
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Ne 'Geattle
Avenue
Tom's Cabin
John L. Suland
Jane
von Studdiford
Third Avenue Theater
KL. R. Stockwell
Marks
Seata
Chauncey Olcott
Athione
Toto
Nat Goodwin Company
TEA & Coffee CO
Second Avenue
Madison Street
Jules Levy, JR
the Star
International Brotherhood
of Teamsters
Trip
DR. Willard
E. N. Brooks & Co
2Nd Ave
G.l.holmes Furniture Co
Dann
Brad Streets
Morris
Bigelow Axminster
Laclede
National Springs
Wool Smyrna
Axminsters
Nubia Wilton
Smyrna
Alaska
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