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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
8
Roosevelt has been elected president of the International World Congress, which meets later in October. The letter confirms his selection as leader of the organization.
Captain Laney of the steamer Chippewa owned by Inland Navigation Co was suspended from command by President Jothim Geen after failing to comply with health regulations. The state health board had required rat guards on ships docked at Pier 2 with ten round trips daily. Captain Clancy refused to follow the instruction and stated indifference to health authorities. Secretary Hee reported the situation to Joshua Green who ordered the suspension on Captain Clancy upon returning from Victoria.
A novelty belt for girls features a kid leather belt and purse with a metal box containing four coin slots for quarters dimes and nickels. The box opens via a spring to keep coins handy and a snap secures the envelope end for easy access.
George N. Tichenor former manager of the Continental Building and Loan Association Los Angeles branch surrendered to police after a warrant was issued for embezzlement. Secretary William Corbin alleged funds were misappropriated. Tichenor says the money was owed to him and offered to return to Los Angeles for trial.
Miss Bessie Abbott led a university entertainment at Dreamland rink with Edith Moxom Gray and Hans Dressel. Abbott demonstrated a wide soprano range in arias and songs including Lucia mad scene, The Last Rose of Summer, and Coming Through the Rye. Gray and Dressel impressed with Schumann Concerto and Boccherini selections. two hundred voices prepare for Wagner program with Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra on May 27 at the Moore.
A varied inventory including a salt box labeled Brooklyn, a wire sink strainer, oats broom, nickel plated crumb tray, scraper, Silver brand masher, vegetable press, and ricer. Also features a Never Burn open roaster, double wash board, royal granite kettle 54 quart capacity, Never Break 8 inch steel spider, Henis self basing dripless broiler, and an imported wickless alcohol stove.
A vintage classified listing promotes 1847 Rogers Bros. butter knives and sugar spoons with a French gray floral design. It offers quadruple silver plated bread trays at 1.25 dollars and related utensils priced at 25 cents.
The report notes Wilton Lackaye starring in The Bond Man at the Moore as a major season draw. Both events are listed under the Ladies Justice Club supply oversight. The piece highlights the show as a key attraction for Tuesday night.
The program at the Grand includes hits such as Just My Style Darby and Joan Laughing Little Almond Eyes and The Farewell Waltz. August Thomas famous farce On the Quiet based on the love affair of Anna Gould and Harry Woodruff is at Lois. Janice plate will be presented next week.
Emma Bunting stars in The Burglar's Daughter at the Seattle souvenir matinee. The Purgese Bunting company will next perform The Lady From Laramie. At Pantages Theatre Hardeen offers his greatest trick tomorrow Friday by being sealed in a large nailed box.
Frank B. Fanning stars in Faust at Tivell with Panning-Howard company while Lyric presents A Booking Agent's Troubles and A Trip to Luna Park. Star features Puck and the Maid as a new musical comedy, plus strong vaudeville acts. Santell wrestles all comers. In First Ave and Pike St a laborer August Byorm threatened suicide after wasting 375 dollars before swallowing strychnine. detective Phillips and Patrolman Alvey intervened and he was taken to police headquarters.
The program spotlights Marzello and Woulfe as premier double bar aerial artists with Hutchinson and Bainbridge, plus a sketch by Leon and Adeline. Comedy jugglers Fitegerald and remain unnamed perform amid the bill.
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