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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1911
Page
8
The Moore Theatre screened colored pictures of the King and Queen's coronation to three large audiences. Viewers saw scenes from a 600-foot battleship to the prom crown and the queen's epan gies, with abundant confidence from New York and its people, though the title show girl he meets proved disappointing.
A Seattle theatre opening was delayed as a company could not reach town due to washout conditions. The first performance is postponed to tonight with the show starting at the usual time.
The passage notes the title At the Mercy of Tiberius as a dramatic label for a revengeful grandfather who wants his grandchildren to starve due to a daughter’s marriage. It highlights Léis players led by Ralf Helmont, Bert Hadley, Miss Beyers, and Myrtie Vane as well suited for their parts.
Opening night at the Metropolitan features The Country Boy a sharply observed American drama. A village newsroom man a ticket scalper a traveling man and a longing country boy each reveal their flaws and ambitions in a brisk entertaining study of the lure of city life.
Owing to floods three new acts were rushed onto the Grand stage. Seattle girl Emelyn Vernet Berryman impressed with a fine voice and appearance. Cachett and Hyams of the Spokane Y M C A gave strong acrobatic support. The Trio Neapolitan performed Italian songs and four motion pictures completed the bill.
State Senator A. B. Ruth urges a special legislative session to enact a presidential primary law in Washington. He cites California as an example and accuses Governor Hay of blocking legislation, arguing the people deserve a vote on presidential nominations and noting cost concerns are unfounded.
Earl, former governor general of Canada, announces intent to devote the next decade to fighting English slums and speeding the worker’s evolution from servant to partner. He declares the rule of the House of Lords is ended and an era of democracy has begun, calling for a successful democratic future.
In Asadena California on November 20 physicians say aviator C P Rodgers shows improving overall condition after an accident. An X ray of his right foot will be taken as concern remains that small bones may be broken despite relief in other areas.
Col. E. W. Cooper of Sams Valley and his wife signed an instrument before a notary pledging to leave Oregon if woman suffrage is not granted by their daughter's majority. The document labels Cooper a socialist and his wife a suffragette, stating they will settle in a state with equal suffrage.
In Spokane on November 20, David Odell was killed by his father William Odell in their Post Falls Idaho home after a drinking gathering with Ben Stellman. Odell is jailed pending a full investigation.
Six women were among the 36 jurors drawn on Saturday to serve in Judge Main's court for the ensuing month. Jurors already drawn in other departments for next month show 29 more women.
London reports the Lion, the new super dreadnought cruiser at Davenport dockyard, nearing completion. If trials confirm speeds over 30 knots, she would outrun Germany’s Moltke which recently hit 29.5 knots. The Lion displaces 26,360 tons and is awaited by the Admiralty.
Former City Engineer KR H Thomson is honored with a Seattle critics dinner hosted by citizens at the Commercial Club on Monday evening November 27. Tickets cost 1 dollar at Bartell drug store 610 Second Ave. Thomson will answer written questions submitted by November 24 and critics are invited to attend the dinner.
Uncle Sam's postal savings banks refuse Seattle municipal improvement bonds as security for their deposits. The ruling stems from a congressional act prohibiting the use of such bonds, not from a lack of faith in Seattle bonds.
Chicago reports a bar owner Tim Murphy seeks the prankster who ran a local ad listing his name and address. The hoax promised “100 dogs breed no object” and drew about 50 dogs to the scene. Also in Chicago, a 7 year old boy allegedly cured after six months on a board from spinal tuberculosis.
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