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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1907
Page
6
Police issue sweeping orders banning box trade at venues, bar theater restrictions force removal of women beer sellers, and restaurants and saloons must tear out curtains and boxes. Noncompliance risks legal action as stated by the prosecuting attorney.
Theaters announce a new Star bill headlining Clinton and Pauline Cook with a novelty rifle and revolver act. A XYlophone bullet tape stunt and Harry Braham the mimic comedian energize the program along with two sketches. Helena and EM Ciatano dance act and moving pictures of treasure find complete the lineup. Arctic Brotherhood vaudeville at the Grand next Saturday and Sunday for the building fund at the AOY P fair, directed by Frank C. Bean.
Rene Coghlan stars in the Herbert Shaw play as June plans the city stage. Local talent and first rate company present a satirical drama in a lively Friday program at the Grand.
The week features A Soldier of the Empire a melodrama set in France during Napoleon's fall. Little Lord Fauntleroy stars Olle Coe with the Pantages stock company in other roles. The Sad Bea Wares play packs the Lyricheater in the south end with Lewis and Lake company presenting.
The Taylor company presents the play Stolen by Gypsies at the new Third Avenue theater Sundays and during the coming week, featuring many of its familiar performers in the cast.
Privates J. W. Barlow BR. I. Harrie and J. W. Phan of Company N escaped death when a tree stump toppled from an overhead projection during practice near the Orillia range. The stump fell between Barlow and Harrie as they were ascending toward the hills, narrowly missing them.
Market listing from Vashonts ki reports varied tomato and potato demand with price stability for eggs and poultry. Notes indicate shipments from Walla Walls and nearby regions and ongoing supply pressures on several vegetables amid uncertain quality and consumer demand.
London reports Mr. Corey and his bride landing late yesterday and heading to Cherbourg. Both appeared nervous on the gang plank while newspapers crowded around. Mrs. Corey kept to her cabin and avoided the deck as he spoke little to others.
Magnolia Way in the north end has been indefinitely sidetracked and may not be revived soon. The proposed second avenue north extension from Denny Way to Kilsett Avenue stalled as funding parties could not agree on the plan.
Seattle Shriners week of entertainment for visiting Brethren at a Los Angeles convention wraps up as thousands pass through the city in good weather. The account notes outdoor activities and overall merriment, while police investigate a recurring fraud scheme tied to a signer named W. E. Gillman who passed bad checks citing $4.76.
The Yakima valley faces rising water levels despite cool weather. A railroad bridge is feared to fail if the river climbs further, with workers kept on watch around the clock to prevent disaster.
Timber lands in Washington reopened for entry week after August 21 1907. About 256000 acres east of the Cascades become available with the Seattle district restoring 640 acres in Snohomish county. No claim will be recognized if it purports to antedate July 22 1907.
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