Propolitan Theatre Debuts With Jumping Jupiter
The Metropolis theatre at Pourthav and University street opens this evening with Jumping Jupiter. The Metropolitan Theatre cost about $500000 and was built by Mosers. Frohman Klaws and Erlanger lead the syndicate that dominates major attractions worldwide. George J. Mackenzie is the local manager, a confident, well versed young man trusted by K. and E. to oversee the project.
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Metropolitan Theatre
Mosers. Frohman, Klaws& Erlanger
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George J. Mackenzie
Enterprise
K. & E. Fotka
New York
Metropolitan
Public Utilities Franchises Emerge Amid Fare Proposals
Fragmentary draft notes show complaints about a public utilities franchise and child fare policy. References to a five cent cash fare and a proposed half fare change slip suggest deliberations on student transit costs and franchise terms.
Change proposal to extend half fare for school children
A plan seeks to modify fare rules for children to five cents per ride. The idea is to issue slips in change when a nickel is collected, redeemable as fare for the next ride. Mr Valentine proposes the school board issue certificates to pupils proving eligibility for half fare.
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Valentine
One Legged Opponent Defeated In Fight Ring
In a late bout the one legged challenger vanquished by a strong punch, drawing boos and cheers from onlookers as a policeman stepped in to restore order. The crowd favored the so called white hope, while the victor celebrated with a shout before being led away.
Five children left fatherless after deadly quarrel
Frank Breasi a grocer on Lane 617 is dead after a Saturday shooting at his home. Dominick Breasi, cousin, lies in City Hospital with a flesh wound and fractured arm. Frank Lombardo, the attacker, is severely injured at City Hospital from kicks and blows after being shot. Mrs Breasi recalls Lombardo fired first missing Breasi then striking Breasi in the back. Lombardo later tackled Dominick Lombardo threw him down a banister to the sidewalk. Mrs Breasi says she sees no motive.
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Contempt Case Against Harrington Postponed to October
In Los Angeles on October 2, Judge Hardwell postponed the contempt proceedings against Attorney John R. Harrington, McNamara defense counsel, for refusing to answer grand jury questions. The rescheduled date comes two days before the McNamara trial is set to begin.
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Hardwell
Visual Collage of Ragtag Stage Titles
A string of fragmented play names and film titles appears in a catalog style list. It includes comedy, drama, travel themes, and romantic undertones with items such as A Heart Breaker, The Culture of Flowers, African Enemies, and The Way he Sightseeing Trip.
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Iostom
Hia Slater
FABLED GOOSE 18 OUTDONE SANTA BARBARA
Thirty gold nuggets were found today in the crane of six geese raised by Mrs. Israel Altschul in Santa Barbara. Neighbors started panning nearby and found more small nuggets. Officials suspect the gold washed down from the mountains years ago.
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Santa Barbara
Israel Altschul
Trick Would Not Catch Him
Maud questions a girl who writes her name on a new laid egg to catch a husband. Jack replies that it is a roseno for freshness between the egg and the girl. Boston Transcript style reflects witty dialogue.
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Maud
Jack
Boston Transcript
Subscribers Urged to Subscribe to The Star at $2.50
Readers are urged to subscribe to The Star for 2.50 a year with a deadline of October 1. Check the wrapper label to see your current run date and act now to take advantage of the rate. Address subscriptions to The Star department at Seat.
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Free editions of The Star publish on streets at noon
The Star announces a new free eG department printing daily on streets at noon. It targets men and women seeking help with ads funded by employers and run exclusively in The Star’s Noon Edition.
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Will to an Unlikely Beneficiary Causes Family Turmoil
An elderly man with multiple marriages intends to leave all his fortune to his second wife. He believes his children will challenge the will, making it easier to break his plans than to challenge hers. The adviser notes this as a strategic setup intended to favor his offspring.
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Boston Traveler
Threat to Lynch Bigamist Murderer Sparks Oregon Mob
A mob gathered at the Oregon Illinois jail as Dr. Homer T. Webster, charged with killing one wife to escape bigamy, faced potential lynching. Sheriff Delaney swore in deputies and warned of gunfire if the crowd acted. Webster said he would kill himself, and authorities kept him under tight guard. The first wife, still in Chicago, is critically ill from shock and may die.
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Ill
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Dixon
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Webster
Polytechnic Hospital
Chicago
Court blocks Sunday amusements ad with degrading tone
In Brenton Harbor Michigan Circuit Judge Coolidge grants an injunction against Sunday amusements at Paw Paw Lake after deeming an advertisement that used the phrase Oh, you chicken as scurrilous. Nearby residents of Forest Glen Pavilion sought the restraining order while officials condemn the humor as a bid to the worst element of society. Separately Oakland reports a rumored strike by Southern Pacific electrical workers potentially disrupting service between San Francisco and Oakland and affecting Hecht and other facilities. the union plans a meeting to decide.
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Heyburn committee opens Stephenson election inquiry
The Hey burn committee of the U S senate began hearings in Milwaukee at 10 am to investigate the election of Senator Isaac Stephenson. Chairman Heyburn of Idaho and Senators Sutherland Utah and Pomerone Ohio preside. Senators Bradley and Paynter of Kentucky were absent.
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Ohio
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Paynter
Kentucky
Counterfeit $100 bill shocks nail shop patrons
Miss Bertha Mathews in the Southern building charged 50 centa per manicure when a stranger paid with a counterfeit hundred. After the man left, a shop cashier tested the note and confirmed it genuine, causing alarm among barbers and customers.
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Washington
Bertha Mathews
Gen Miles On The War By General Nelson A Miles
Retired Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles assesses potential conflict between Italy and Turkey. He notes Turkey’s disciplined army, German-supported modernity, Krupp guns, and Ottoman fortifications at the Dardanelles, while Italy lags in ground forces but holds greater naval strength for early engagements.
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Sampson’s Chief of Staff Credits Schley as Hero at Santiago
Admiral FP EB Chadwick, Sampson’s chief of staff, presents a documentary history of the fight at Santiago praising Schley for the victory. He notes Sampson’s presence was recorded and argues the maneuver by the Brooklyn was not discreditable.
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New York
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Chadwick
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Seattle Star offers varied payment plans for subscriptions
The notice lists subscription options with charges and terms for city and out of city deliveries. It mentions advance payment, monthly and yearly rates, and a change of date or address label as a receipt. Names and addresses of readers are included as examples for renewal or updates.
Funeral Directors Services Listed In Local Notices
An item lists several funeral directors with addresses and phone numbers including The Rosenburg Undertaking Co at Cerner 9th and Union, Putt Reworth & Bon at 1621 is opp Moore Theatre, and Onney-Waishn Co at Third Ave and University North. It also notes The 1818 Theatre, home of cowboy and Indian pictures, on First Avenue next to the Dream.
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Ates Fremont
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Reworth & Bon
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Beth
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Help Wanted Female and Situations Wanted Fragments
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Tailor’s Green Barrel Ad Sparks Street Talk
In the Twin Cities a small tailor uses a bright green oil barrel outside his shop as an advertising prop. The barrel bears a bold red message inviting customers to “Stand in my barrel while I press your suit for fifty cents.” The playful stunt draws attention to his promotions.
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Zenith
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