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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1908

Page

5

Maud Powell Trio to Perform Chaminade Program Here

The Maud Powell Trio will present Cecile Chaminade works in a concert on Friday evening at the university auditorium. The program includes a Violin Concerto by D minor and pieces by Roccherini, Chaminade, Ernat, Chopin, Sinding, Brahms, and Sarasate among others. A separate venue features Kate Hall Cutting in a piano recital at the Baptist church on Friday, November 20, with guests Lestie Ada Miller and Miss Margaret McCulloch.

Cecile Chaminade Maud Powell Chaminade Shela Augusta Holmes Ceetle Chaminade Mme. Powell University Chopin Kate Hall Cutting Baptist Church Fifteenth Av. N Harrison Wise Lestie Ada Miller Margaret McCulloch Mabel Claire Bush Frederick William Zimmerman Arcade Hall Arcade Building Comef Express Cal Frederick Willam Zimmerman Lacey P. Smith

Wreath for John Cort A Window into Theatre Pioneer

A fragmented reminiscence recalls John Cort the theatre impresario born in New Jersey and his rise from minstrel beginnings to emerge as a dominant figure shaping Broadway and the American stage. The text traces Cort’s ventures, negotiations, and belief in presenting productions from coast to coast.

Seattle Social Events Weave Charity and Lectures

The St Francis club hosts a lecture and readings by J F Wagner from "Witham M Hunt" while the Century Club plans a reception at Mrs Leary 1654 Tenth Ave N for a Washington monument fund. Guilds elect officers and prepare charity teas and dinners at Orthopedic Hospital and Calvary church events in November.

Social Notes of Dancing Parties and Engagements

Invitations mark a busy social calendar with dances and teas at the New Washington hotel and various homes. Notable events include a Yale club banquet for Rev. Anson Phelpy Stokes, engagements like Miss Lat Marion Pettingill, and numerous bridge teas and receptions across Burnside, Seattle, and Vancouver Island venues.

J. B. Chilberg New Washington Hotel Burnside Charles BE. Burnside Terry Av. Mee C. Hawkins Mra Montgomery Russell Yale Club Anson Phelpy Stokes New York Chilberg J. Edwardhilberg Washington Hotel Walter BD. Beals Carda Bila Gilleepy

Mrs Julia Lilly Passes Away at Providence Hospital

Mrs Julia Lilly 46 widow of Charles H. Lilly longtime grain and flour merchant died after six months illness at Providence hospital. She leaves four children and was known for quiet charity. Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church.

Julia Lilly Charles HM Lilly Providence Hospital Jilly Wilmot First Presbyterian Church

Council Debates Garbage Question In Suburban Districts

City council wrestles with garbage collection as suburbs demand immediate action. Members favor city handling but offer no clear plan beyond Murphys fund use. Bond defeat not a rejection of municipal garbage, just votes lacking three fifths. Local officials urge prompt action to relieve straits in wards while exploring feasible methods.

Murphy Murphy's General Fund Goddard Way Mackinnon Seattle Wardall

Hitchcock Will Escape Trial

New York nov 14 Raymond Hitchcock the comedian likely will not be tried on two indictments stemming from a charge by three young girls District Attorney Jerome announced he abandoned hope of convicting him and recommended discharging bail of 7600 for Hitchcock. attorneys may move for dismissal. The case has generated sensational press and court activity with prior acquittals in related Germantown disputes.

United Press New York Raymond Hitchcock Jerome Hitehseen Hitchcock Uite Sen Cal Iston Alealy Em Litehcock Bell

Bride and groom marry in Genesee district record

Morocow Idaho reports a marriage of an 80 year old bride and groom at Genesee. Elizabeth L. Houghton, pioneer of the Little Potlatch district since 1876, is noted as mother to five married sons with families.

Morocow Idaho Genesee Geneny Damesmitch Hiatus Wash Elizabeth L. Houghton Genesee Mra Houghton Little Potlatch

Former Local Scholar Harrington Found In Asylum

Prof Mark W Harrington once head of the United States Weather Bureau and UW president has been confined in an asylum at Orrie Pininsa New Jersey for nearly a year after being picked up on Trenton streets. A renowned scholar with links to Michigan, Louisiana and Washington, he vanished from public life years ago. A fire at the Prairie in Lak on the outskirts caused $168 000 in damages ending Monday afternoon.

Minne Los Angeles Cort Mr. Cort Bean Kian & York Portland Klaw & Business John Cort Rical Fargo Seattle Florence Roberta New York New Jersey Washington, Dbd. C Eawin HL Dodd United States Navy Grampus Mare Island Dodd Mark W. Harrington United States Iversity Washington Orrie Pininsa N. J Trenton Harrington University of Michigan Germany Louisiana Rasthernate Matjew University of Mica Ehi United States Weather Bureau Harrison Universit of Ashington Man Ireira Lak

Local residents plan winter relocations and trips

Mr and Mrs W G Collins depart for Chicago for a brief visit while Mrs Valentine H will call on friends where she and Mrs G Peterkin stay at Hillcrest for the winter. Numerous couples plan winter apartments from The Kenton to the Perry including Mr and Mrs Tremper and Mr and Mrs Richmond. Others travel east to England and New Haven and as far as North Yakima and Seattle with wedding journeys and arrivals noted.

Mra W. G. Collins Chicago Valentine H. Will Eall Mra G Peterkin Hillcrest Mise Webster Port Townsend Tremper The Kenton Kenneth Mack J. Duke Everett Frank D. Black Mediterranean Nile John Owsley Mies Hall New Haven Conn Stephen G. Graves Frankfinav Uesten M. A. Henjamin Re. W. FP. Weaver Palo Alto Cal T. O. Abbott Perry Mra. Bibridge A. Stuart

Denies Desertion Charge in Navy Court Martial

Charles Gorman, husband of Ada Gorman and son of Senator Gorman of England, is on trial at the navy yard court martial. He is charged with desertion after being arrested following a drunken brawl and return to the city. he pleads not guilty.

United Press Philadelph Itien Charles Noes Ada Gorman Aitedates Benator Gorman Ergland Ae Ee Navy Yard Rtleve

Former Mayor Vieta Shot in Political Killing

In CTENPURGOS on November 14, conservative ex-mayor Tonzale Gareta Vieta was shot and killed. Eduardo Mherel, a rival, is named as a suspect with Pietro and Kim FS also linked to the incident amid political tensions.

Ctenpurgos Tonzale Gareta Vieta Conservative Optnegen Eduardo Vieta Pietro Kim FS

The Bridge Alternatives Offered by a Dental Clinic

A dental ad criticizes ordinary bridge work as a poor substitute for missing teeth. It promotes a new method to replace all lost teeth without plates, claiming immediate use with no soreness, a free examination, and a guarantee. The piece also notes specialty services in porcelain gold silver fillings crowns removable work and treatment of pyorrhea.

Ali Vis

City ordered to refund unused local improvements funds

Judge Morrin in the superior court ruled yesterday that the city must refund unused balances in local improvements funds regardless of time units. An ordinance requires property owners apply for refunds within two years after work completion, but the court holds all money remains in the project fund and must be returned to those who paid assessments.

Morrin Superior Court Yester Aerooeeen DS

Aeroplane navigators show little desire for crossing prizes

Report notes that pilots competing for the English Channel crossing prizes display scant enthusiasm. The article suggests practical concerns or risks dampen interest in pursuing the awards.

English Channel

Poindexter Supports Burton For Speaker

Congress man elect Miles Poindexter received a letter from Pressman Fowler of New Jersey urging support for Fowler’s bid to become Speaker. Poindexter leans toward Congressman Burton of Ohio, though his final choice is unclear. Poindexter previously said he would not vote for Cannon.

Bpokane Miles Poindexter Len Pressman Fowler New Jersey Fowler House Poindexter Avor Burton Otio Poin Poverene Cannon

Bomb blast frightens New York cab scene near Grand Central

A dynamite bomb exploded in a taxi in front of Grand Central Station at midnight, wrecking the cab but causing no injuries. Police say a woman, hired outside a Broadway restaurant, placed the device at the spot to maximize damage.

United Press New York Grand Central Station 42Nd St Broadway

Closed Doors End The Famous Co Clothing House

The Famous Co a renowned clothing firm at 718 First Ave. has shut down due to prolonged dull times. Receiver H. Peters plans a retail sale of all goods, offering customers the chance to buy at less than manufacturer’s cost.

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