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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
4
The narrative recalls Seattle theatre memories and stars a past Miss Campbell at the Miss Crosman era. Anecdotes include Roland Reed quipping to a printer devil during a 15 year old Seattle visit. The current slate notes Klawans of the Moore and a mixed vaudeville program with acts from several nations.
The week features Wright Lorimer in King with Fan Bunting and Russell Drew at The Gam West. Friday shows include Jill Del Lawrence at Zara in a 100th to 110th run. Also on bill are Wn H Thomp with Vaudeville Sydney Deane and Herbert's Cats.
Managers Russell and Drew hold a five year lease with Cort to operate the Seattle theatre starting Sep 2, while Cort plans to leave for Seattle post and pursue stock company ventures. Belasco plans a major new company and plays at the Tivoli era venue, introducing a season of four plays with stars like Cartwright and McRae as scattered Seattle theatre activity shifts.
Henry E Dixey filed a 60000 suit against Henry W Savage and Claxton Wilatach business manager alleging slander over remarks that painted him as a poor actor and nearly ruined the company He also filed a second suit for damages for contract breach The Star notes Dixeys contested merit while citing his established reputation and success with Mary Janes Pa Also mentions Carter De Haven Zoe Barnett and Gene Ormonde in related stage moves and appearances
A stage show history recalls the lighter side of backstage as the Ethiopian lead’s understudy replaced by a new actor after the prior performer in Boston caused a lamb theft incident. The incident ended with a lamb substitute and the feather role reassigned to George Washington's understudy.
In the last national election Ed Batwell voted the straight prohibition ticket. The name of the other man who did the same could not be determined.
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