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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1910
Page
5
City council last night avoided creating an Investigating committee amid rumors of political maneuvering. Schlumpf remained restrained while reporters pressed on public improvements costs, and no formal action was taken before adjournment.
City council last night struck the $45,000 health department item for the restricted district from the tar levy estimates. The move ends the city’s partnership with vice syndicates, pending a decided change.
An immigration physician detains Claus Rosenberg aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria after noting severe deformities. Rosenberg, speaking plain American, claims a hidden gold mine aboard his coat lining. He reportedly produced $10,000 to calm the doctor and insists there is no need for further examination.
A person traveled to Germany and then returned to the United States to purchase a farm in Oregon. Details on dates, names, or locations are not provided in the fragment.
New York reports Ratke Stedenburg a deceased businessman left a will directing twelve friends to dine at his estate's expense. The dinner, costing $500, must occur within three months of his death, with executors choosing guests and timing.
An unidentified man in Los Angeles is described as severely burned by carbolic acid and wounded by a knife near the heart, leaving W. P. Rees in critical condition at a city hospital after an alleged night attack on Long Beach. In Oregon, Nate Dogma admits dynamiting a Gate, Wash, saw mill and will be returned to Washington.
A federal grand jury in Spokane indicted former Mayor Harry White and others revealing that Mina Coral Anderson and Misa Neva Airey, both stenographers in Seattle, were elected president and secretary treasurer of the Alaska Clean Smokeless Anthracite Coal Co. Nine Alaska coal claims in group I of the Doughton group were transferred to the firm. The two women say they never drew salaries for their top posts.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on November 8 a man named Frank Lizak obtained a marriage license after claiming his bride Susan Diakeakey was underage the clerk was informed she was not yet 21 yet the bride said her mother would permit the marriage and Lizak agreed to pay the mother seventy two dollars for the consent the license was issued.
Unclear OCR text outlines boat or steamer departures with times and dates. Mentions leaves from a main steamer and various illegible notes about schedule changes and fares. The fragmentary content suggests transportation notices without coherent details.
Albert Gigher overslept delaying his wedding to Miss Minnie Lynder at St. Anthony's chapel Paterson New Jersey. After hours of waiting Father Zilo advised the bride and guests to go home. Gigher said he worked late and the alarm clock failed. They were married later.
The Orpheum bill features Conjurers Bart Curtin and dialogue with the Meredith Sisters using lavish scenery and costumes. Radiant Hadie Furman delivers a witty song with dancing while William Farnum's Venus de Milo playlet earns long applause. The Kaufman Brothers stage a popular blackface routine, Duffin Redeay Troupe exhibit aerial feats, and the motion pictures present a war romance aimed at younger viewers.
A massive fire in San Francisco destroyed the Pullman Automobile garage near Golden Gate Park today. Vehicles worth 75000 dollars burned. the building sustained 25000 dollars in damage. All cars were fully insured.
The listing highlights Moore De Wolf Hopper and Louise Dresser in The Matinee Idol. Other showings include Grand Mrs Wiggs and Southern Skies at Seattle and Lois First Born at Alhambra with The Phantom Detective at Orpheum.
The Majestic showcases a mixed bill with Happy Jack Gard ner in blackface and his company, Three National Comiques, Gi Brown Lil Mills, Gil, Eckhoff and Gordon, plus German treats by George Yeoman. The Star adds Thomas Potter Dunn and Harry Bernard. Rand prize waltz, audience dance with chorus, and Grand mail order sale for Paviowa Mordkin next week.
Review notes the performance at the Pantages featuring Mile Mercerau as a graceful dancer. Vyasa’s tale motivates the dance of allure through to a stabbing, with a quartet of Hawaiians providing tuneful music. The piece includes dangerous borderline steps and lively animal acts, ending with a playful finish.
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