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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
8
Miss Malvina de Pena daughter of Uruguay’s minister and Senor Don Alejandro Herquinigo Chilean legation second secretary will wed in early December in Washington marking a rare union of two foreigners. The wedding signals a dash of novelty as diplomatic circles begin the social season.
The program lists Moore-Rainey African Hunt Motion Pictures and Metropolitan-Macklyn Ar buckle in The Houndup, Seattle stock company in The Girl in the Taxi, plus Alhambra, Orpheum, Empress, Pantages vaudeville acts. Clemmer and Melbourne Photoplays present A Matter of Duty, a farce where the small comedian earns much. Three other fairly good acts complete the bill.
The famous prima donna Alice Nelisen delivered her strongest voice yet at the Moore theatre for the second Ladies' Musical club concert. The theatre was crowded and the audience reacted with enthusiasm.
The Girl in the Taxi arrived at the Seattle theatre last night and drew a merry reception. The Batley and Mitchell company gave a splendid breezy presentation throughout the show.
The Empress theatre presents a weekly bill headlined by The Misfit Army with laughter and strong sketches. Lorte Williams leads a sketch company with On Stony Ground praised as one of the finest numbers, plus other notable acts completing the program.
At the Orpheum this week Marlon Littlefield presents Florentine Singers performing popular grand opera with Annie Laurie and Dixie encore. Goldsmith and Hoppe provide cornet and concertina comedy acts with light tomfoolery drawing cheers from the crowd. Adrienne Augarde and company.
Willie Green and four Greens close a varied act mixing magic music dance and juggling at the Pantages. The Cook Sisters return with new songs and receive warm applause.
Erickson Construction Co. nears completion of the cofferdam at the entrance to the new dry dock. The wooden pier near the dock has been demolished and a sturdier structure will be erected. The Athena Debating Society defeated the Badger Society in a preliminary winter series debate at the University. The Deutscher Verein plans a party tonight in the women's building. Prof. R. E. Curtis to lecture on Indian life tomorrow morning at assembly.
A record breaking mac toden with tusks 12 feet 6 inches long was discovered on Coffee creek. The strange find prompts local fascination and prompts inquiry into its origin and significance.
Councilman Hansa proposed a rule requiring all dogs to wear muzzles unless indoors. Muzzles must follow a pattern approved by the health commissioner if the ordinance becomes law.
San Francisco reports the complete county canvass shows Wilson gaining 321 votes and Roosevelt 55. Democratic state central committee expects Roosevelt’s statewide lead of 455 votes to shrink with Mariposa county due tomorrow bearing copper ore from Prince William Sound.
At 11 o'clock Thursday night the bell at fire house No. 1 will peal as far as Lake Washington to signal the Elks start on a new eight story $200,000 lodge at Fourth avenue and Spring street. Groundbreaking marks a decade since the last bell ring. Completion aimed for September 1, 1913.
Thurston V. Vaughn former superintendent of the South Carolina Odd Fellows Home confessed to mistreating three girl inmates and two others. The jury found him guilty with no recommendation. Judge Purdy sentenced Vaughn to death by electric chair for December 20 at the state prison.
In Sacramento Deputy County Clerk Edw. W. Roeder found a divorce complaint bearing his own name among others and proceeded to file it, unaware of its origin until then. The unusual discovery occurred as he processed multiple filings in his office.
In San Bernardino Judge Oster held an all day session to reconcile a warring couple, pulling them into a private room for mediation before returning to public affairs. After an hour they reemerged smiling yet still at odds. A ship lineup notes freighter Meteor delivering marble and ore to local mills, Montara and Edithia movements, and Admiral Sampson’s winter routing from Seattle to San Francisco.
The vessel Dolphin arrives from Skig Way carrying 30 passengers and a cargo of 1000 salmon cases along with a shipment of fresh halibut.
The steamship G W Elder arrived at San Francisco today after a high gale left her without fuel. The vessel was escorted by the Santa Clara and F A Kilbourne and many anxious hours were spent by the passengers.
The post office bureau of the customs department will appoint four more assistants at once for the Christmas rush in Seattle ensuring smoother mail handling and extended service during the holiday period.
Minneapolis hosts the Northwestern Products Exposition opening today featuring products from Washington Oregon Montana Idaho the Dakotas and Alaska. The event notes that every gallon of oil bought funds higher education with five cents for the oil and ten cents for Rockefeller colleges.
In a dry town a druggist touts a favored hair tonic while a prohibition setting hints at temperance chatter. Humboldt departs for Alaska with passengers and freight, and the Ballard Presbyterian Brotherhood Society hosts its annual reunion and dinner with J. M. Beaver as chair and W. G. Beath of the university speaking on World’s Peace.
At a meeting of the West Queen Anne school Mothers and Teachers club tomorrow at 3 o'clock speakers B. W. Johnson and Misa Nellie Goodhue will discuss Seattle's educational and industrial problems.
A grocer newly joined the militia marches in a shop drill. He topples into a cellar trap door while his wife voices concern. He responds with sharp defiance asking what she knows about war.
A Frederick & Nelson listing promotes special values in fine millinery materials. Velvet and silk roses and foliage in multiple shades bear discounts from 50 cents to 6.50, with assorted tinsel, aigrette, wings, and ostrich pieces offered at reduced prices.
Advertises women and children's felt slippers in several styles and colors. Juliet and Comfy models feature ribbon trim and fur trim options. Prices range from 80 cents to $1.25 per pair with sizes listed for misses and children.
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