Edna Crawford Star of 19th Century Stage Revealed
Edna Archer Crawford known as Shir Ley Rosamore in The Lion and the Mouse made her professional debut at Daly's New York in 1899 as Brenda in The Great Ruby. She then filled understudy roles for EB Harris and Sothern before leading female parts with Sothern and in stock companies across Buffalo Syracuse Rochester Denver and San Francisco. Her Proctor's Fifth Avenue engagements led Harris to sign her, establishing her as one of the era’s finest Shirleys.
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Edna Archer Crawford
Shirley Rosamore
Henry DB. Harris
Moore
Daly's Theatre
New York
Brenda
Ruby
Miss Crawford
EB. H. Sothern
Mr. Sothern
King’s Musketeers
Fifth Avenue All Star Stock Company
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
San Francisco
Elich Gardena
Denver
Proctor
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Mr. Harris
Commission men move toward Tide Flats relocation plan
Seattle commission men on Western avenue between Marion and Madison streets face eviction after the Pacific Warehouse Co secured the block lease. A Tide flats move is proposed for Fourth Avenue near King Street Railway Station with a two story building plan facing a new Commercial Street. Key negotiators include J B Powles Co C W Chamberlain Co Smith and Bloxom and others led by several local firms.
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Western Av
Marion
Madison Ats
Pacific Warehouse Co
Produce and Commission
Seattle
Fourth Av
King St
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Northern Pacific
Commission
Western
J. B. Powles Company
C. W. Chamberlain Company
Smith & Bloxom
Walter Bowen
Hammill
Copper-toed boots fade from memory in rural districts
A. N. Oldigh recalls a time when copper-toed boots were common and durable for children. He notes the shift away from copper-topped footwear as prices and fashion change, with fewer households buying new shoes every few weeks. Rural areas reportedly still show some demand for old copper-toed boots.
Postal savings banks in the United Kingdom double accounts
Postal savingy banks in the United Kingdom have doubled the number of saving accounts. The article notes a surge in deposits and expanded access across branches, reflecting growing public trust in government backed savings services.
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United Kingdom
Uncle Sam Has Two Jobs Vacant
The Civil Service Commission calls for applicants for two government posts in Washington DC. An assistant inspector of incandescent lamps offers $840 yearly with a written and practical exam in Seattle on December 9. A miscellaneous computer position at the Naval Observatory pays $1,060 to $1,200 yearly with exams in Seattle December 9 and 10.
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Rea
Washington
Naval Observatory
Washington, D. C
Seattle
New Smelting Process Demonstrated Near Seattle
A new ore smelting method will be demonstrated Monday at the West Seattle smelter near the ferry landing. Enough ore will run all day to show the process. The system could enable small, undeveloped mines, especially in rough mining districts and Alaska, to ship ore more easily to larger mills, easing transportation challenges.
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Seattle
Ferry Landing
Taft Pledges Thorough Tariff Revision
President elect Taft shows strong resolve to pursue a thorough tariff revision in good faith aligned with party pledges. He seeks detailed information on Virginia party organization and personnel to ensure harmony between legislative and executive branches.
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Hot Springs
W. H. Taft
Tobacco deal finally closes in Louisville
The long awaited agreement between the American Tobacco Company and the Hurley Tobacco Society for the 1906 and part of the 1907 crop was closed today in Louisville. The deal involves nearly 40 million dollars of tobacco held by Hurley and about 14 million dollars from American Tobacco, with most of the funds circulating immediately in central Kentucky.
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Louisville
American Tobacco Company
Hurley Tobacco Society
Bur ¥ Tobacco Society
Kentucky
Reluctance Among Club Women To Seek School Board Seat
Amid activist rumor there is no female candidate for the school board race except Mrs L Fiset the social leader. Fewer than 159 women have filed to vote in the December 5 election as clubs push for female candidates while KB Shorrock and J T Ronald may seek reelection. Wednesday is the final day to file nominations with Queen Anne residents endorsing Mrs C ee ae and other prominent Kee oluba women backing candidates.
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Mre L. ©. Fiset
KB. Shorrock
J. T. Ronald
Anne Rents
Mes. C.ee Ae
Ice
Kee Oluba
Yege men Blow Safe and Make Big Haul at Attica
Robbers blew open John Lencox general store safe in Attica, Tiffin Ohio, securing about $6,000 in notes and cash. No trace left to identify them. The item appears amid local notices and ads including a matrimonial warning and public interest tidbits.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Health official prepares ordinance after bakery and restaurant inspections
Health Commissioner Crichton completed an extensive survey of about 100 bakeries and 566 restaurants, ordering ventilating systems and sanitary upgrades. A forthcoming ordinance will grant authority to enforce health rules, require periodic medical certificates for staff, and set penalties for violations.
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Crichton
Curious Eye Experiment for Children Cross Illusion
A simple paper activity asks children to cut two black crosses and place them close on white paper to create three crosses. With colored figures added against a dark background a white cross appears in the middle, enhancing the illusion.
Everett Billie Returns to Seattle as Assistant Prosecutor
Everett Billie arrives in Seattle after three weeks in Portland due to illness and will serve as assistant prosecuting attorney under George F. Vanderveer.
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Everett Billie
Seattle
Portland
Ilness
Fillie
Ansistant
George F. Vanderveer
Raffled Baby Wins Fine Home in Paris Kentucky Tale
In Paris Kentucky on November 20 a baby raffled by Cincy showman Fen Jackson won a home for life. Judge Harmon Stitt, wealthy Kentucky resident, drew the lucky ticket and took the infant to his grand home, while women’s clubs initially protested. The baby’s smile swayed opposition and sealed the adoption.
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Darling
Raffie
Tiny One
United Press
Paris
Ivery
Anthme
Baby
Jackson
Faree
Harmon Stitt
Hudson
Florida
Pinchot Likely to Join Taft Cabinet as Agriculture Secretary
A report states Gifford Pinchot chief forester has been offered the post of secretary of agriculture in President Taft's cabinet and is likely to accept. It also notes Overton W. Price may replace Pinchot as chief forester.
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Gifford Pinchot
Taft
Pinchot
Overton W. Price
Enber
Teaching trades to reform school boys urged by prison board
The California state board of prison directors tells Gov. Gillett reform school youths should learn trades to avoid delinquency. The memo cites lack of work and the risk of joining crime as causes for reform exit. The report calls for vocational training to reduce misbehavior and crime among wards.
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United Press
Bacramento
Cal
State Board of Prison Directors
James N. Gillett
Transcontinental trade abandonment urged by Flynn at Seattle congress
John T. Flynn warned that railroads will abandon transcontinental trade due to capacity limits as Panama Canal freight grows. He cited high Seattle wharfage costs, urged state harbor commissions toward public dock ownership, and noted future measures by Governor Mead. Local officials and University figures attended the Seattle Commercial Club event.
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John T. Flynn
San Francisco
Mtret Washington State Conservation Congress
Seattle Commercial Club
Flynn
Pacific Coast
Panama
California
Washington
Seattle
Congress
Miller
Cedar River
JB. H. Libby
Mead
Joel Bhumaker
Washington Loggedoff Land Association
University of Washington Forestry Course
Frank G. Miller
Arcade Hall
Commercial Club
Shipping News Highlights From Port and Ocean Arrivals
On the front, Steamer Farallon arrived from Skagway and port calls. Inveric sailed for the Orient with government stores for Manila. A. G. Lindsay arrived from Cordova with fish and ore. Columbian due Nov 24 sails for Honolulu Nov 20, operates with Neevadan and Missourian. Ammon arrived from San Francisco loading flour for South America and cascara bark for London. Tallac from San Francisco arrived with general merchandise. Rainier to resume Seattle Frisco run. Chas. Nolan to sail south. Telegraph adjusts departure times on Port Orchard route improving Bremerton service. New Zealand noted as healthiest country.
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Farallon
Skagway
Way Ports
Bine Funnel
Inveric
Orient
Manila
A. G. Lindsay
Cordova
Walden
Columbian
Honolulu
Neevadan
Missourian
Seattl Frisco
San Francisco
Seattl
Chas. Nolaan
van Company
Telegraph
Port Orchard
Pier 2
Hpstead
Bremerton
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Misa Crawford
Shirleys
Eona Archer Crawford
New Produce Center
Dietrieta
Maud PoweLl
University OF Washington
Violin
Piano
Anne Ford
Steinway
Second Avenue
Victor Records
Uncle Sam
Pike Gazette
Roy Fitch
Eure
Mia
Fitch
Garret Philosopher
Washington Athletic Club
Watson Brown
Best
China
Greece
Japan
Palace Market
Yealer
BY John B. Gruelle
Henry
Brigham Young
Ives
Nat Goodwin
Carter
Nix
Tns Cnet Nance
Act
Unj
Napa
Napa River
Jacky
Aulettle
Russell
First Avenue
Shafer Bros
J. T. Flynn
State Conservation Congress
Ind
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
Prest Ave
New Zealand
University St
OLD Postoffice
Cline
Behning Pianos
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