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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
6
Rumors of a marriage between Ferry and Miss Hawthorne spurred public interest as shows shift venues at Moore Theatre. Two of the regular 1.40 attractions move to the Grand with price increases, including the upcoming "The Climax" featuring John EB. Young in "Lo."
The article notes Rogers, a famed theater manager, arriving with a group including Minnie Palmer. It mentions past associations and a long career, plus references to collaborations and notable productions. Divorce and personal life details of connected figures appear in passing.
The program lists ongoing shows at Moore Alhambra Grand Seattle and Lots venues with acts including Three Twins Destin Farnum Cameo Kirby The Ringmaster Mr Hammet of Broadway Sunny Side of Broadway Climax A Fighting Chance Midnight Marriage Rose of the Rancho The Great Divide and next week vaudeville headliners Minnie Seligman William Bramwell Barnes Trained Leopards. James B Gentry once a blackface artist tied to historic headlines now returns to acting after prison. Doc Slocum regains health and manages a Hungarian band touring the Sound region.
David Warfield, acclaimed character actor, arrives from Europe to launch The Music Master on a southern tour date, with Moore Theatre in this city slated later. He has not appeared locally for years due to uncontrollable events, and fans eagerly anticipate his performance ahead of a possible future Shylock role.
Mary Elizabeth Forbes and Harrington Reynolds star in The Man From Home. Peter Raymond of the Neill company appears in The Golden Girl. George Alison leads the Crescent stock in Brooklyn.
The local humane society notes that Consul Jr the educated monk at the Pantages this week earns 1200 dollars weekly, but his managers have drawn that salary for their own fees and refused any accounting to Consul.
Capt Bernier reports Mirat Mate Green navigated the northwest passage in May and endured severe hardships, many dogs killed for food, as he returned from the polar expedition on the Arctic. Dr Cook, in a St Louis lecture, asserts he discovered the North Pole and vows data will prove it to geographical societies.
A Spokane Portland and Seattle railroad train was struck by a landslide near Roosevelt late yesterday. Engineer C A Bigeley died in the crash and two crew members were fatally hurt, with seven passengers injured. A separate Springfield bound passenger train collided with a freight car. one woman died, 18 injured seriously, 50 hospitalized. A reading-order error was blamed. Gaynor support and visit news follow.
The Missouri mule Sam known as Queen of Missouri, from L. M. Emerson farm Bowling Green Mo, drew notice at the A Y P live stock show. She weighs 2163 pounds and is praised for size while a chambermaid mishap led to a humorous altercation. Emerson jokes about free samples and ease of life.
Saturday will feature Children’s Day with free displays on the Pay Streak and a prize ticket drawing for a Shetland pony and cart. Gigantic railroad preparations aim to avert a Western Washington car shortage, with the Great Northern ordering 1,000 cars for the lumber trade. Utica tale: Richard A. Sherman and Eleanor Millar wed after a college romance.
In cooperation with large eastern factories a $12,670 free prize contest is launched. Prizes include a $110 home organ with instructor and a $50 talking machine outfit. The program offers 98 credits valued from $74 to $100 in merit order.
A public notice invites entries showing a readable sentence formed from mixed phrases. Prizes go to merit, with ties shared if identical characters occur. Judges’ decisions are final. entries from associated music houses and families are ineligible. send in your list promptly.
The D S Johnston Co changes its name to Eilers Music House to maintain a strong piano sales presence. The firm promises same square deal methods and a money back guarantee with a strict one price system backed by major Eastern piano makers. Readers urged to enter the contest and follow the rules for a chance at prizes.
Fragmentary lines reference merit based submissions and judging, urging action to the Contest Department. The text hints at bids or phrases tied to an evaluation system and a call to respond promptly. No clear event, date, or named entities present.
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