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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
2
The article argues that men earn far more yet rely on unpaid home duties by wives, noting working women support families, including husbands, and highlighting the immense sacrifices of widowed mothers who balance toil, fear, and care. It extols mother love as a transformative force fostering character, resilience, and moral strength in children.
Tonight at the Armory a boxing program tests the fighting power with three matches. Main event features Rufe Turner vs Perry Queenan with Turner regarded as favorite and in peak form. A 20 round bout follows with Kid Fredericks challenging Charles Fredericks and Lampman of the Olympic Club labeled a dark horse. Ring will open before 8 oclock.
The Seattle Grand Opera house hosts Sol Smith Russell's A Poor Relation. Horace Lewis stars as the poor relation with a blend of humor and conscientious portrayal. Cast includes George R. Sprague as Roderick Vere and Marie as Faye’s daughter, with Camille played by Florence Roberts and others delivering a well received performance before a standing room crowd.
Hernard Petronelli, once committed for threatening his family, was discharged yesterday amid tense reaction from his wife and daughters who recall his declared intent to exterminate them. Prosecutor Faben confirms the discharge and notes his notoriety as a wife beater in the Italian community.
The article reviews Camille as a stark, realistic drama about a worldly woman who sacrifices a young lover at his father's demand. Her heartbreak and poverty lead to death, a fate described amid stage scenes this season. A Northwestern Shoe Co. sale follows with drastic price cuts on men women and children's footwear.
Review applauds Misa Roberts for a poignant performance in a scene that moved the audience. Lucius Henderson as Armand Du val is praised though with speaking faults noted. Curtain falls with many tears and a few laughter interruptions during the sad parts.
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