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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
8
The Neill company will stage The Conquerors starting tomorrow after A Gentleman of France ends this afternoon and evening. The four act sensational military drama will be elaborately mounted with the full strength of Mr Neil's company. The Conquerors tells a tale of conquest and intrigue with dramatic stakes.
A comedy titled A Friend of the Family will be shown at the Grand tomorrow and Monday and Tuesday nights. Kyrle Bellew stars in Raffles at the Grand for four nights and Saturday matinee beginning Wednesday October 12.
The ministers and conservatives in Los Angeles protested a post Franco Prussian War drama for immoral military circle scenes. Critics condemned the play as immoral and weak in plot though some hailed its moral ending. The Nell presentation of The Conquerors also drew sharp remarks from city critics.
KYRLE BELLEW presents Raffles at the Grand this week with a plot set after the Franco Prussian War focusing on redeeming a young Prussian officer through a pure woman. Critics condemn it as immoral, though the public compares it to Zaza and Sapho. The Neill play at Seattle next week promises further discussion. The Conquerors caused a sensation.
The Grand plans two plays weekly with matinee Sunday and Thursday night openings. A Hoosier Heroine starts tomorrow, A Great Divorce Cane and Glittering Gloria arrive later with The Wizard of Oz and The County Chairman. Eleanor Robson’s contracts shift, David Warfield shines in The Music Master drawing strong reviews. Arthur Donn headlines The Runaways while pastoral fare struggles for traction amid Fleet Theatre offerings.
In Los Angeles manager Howe defends the plays as wholesome and a woman’s self defense tale. He disputes ministers who condemn the productions as unsuitable for girls. Tonight at the Third venue theater For Her Sake opens with a strong finish, and tomorrow An Orphan’s Prayer debuts as a scenic melodrama with a notable train scene and capable company.
After this evening's performance The Silver King at the Alca var the Wiedermann company will revert to its former practice of pre curtain routines and stage protocols as part of a broader operational change.
The article discusses the decline of melodramas like Way Down East and Ph Vies in Toyland as touring one night stands replace major engagements. It notes William Brady’s earlier success with Way Down East and the challenges facing producers and managers in larger cities.
The article notes Arthur Dunn, star of The Runaways, is about four feet tall and jokes that his small stature comes from recently getting married and settling down. Glen Mae Donough has received an offer from a New York publisher to novelize his play.
In Seattle this morning Ma lida Powers sues James Powers for cruelty. Mary Brammett sues Charles Brammett for cruelty. A superior court jury failed to reach a verdict in the Erhardt vs Beattle Electric Co case over injuries from a streetcar incident. Patrolman Bryant arrested William McCann for simple assault. A mystery surrounds a 10 month old baby left with Mrs. Ginbottom after a man failed to pay the mother for care.
Frank Anteel of 2029 First Avenue was fined $10 by Police Judge George after Inspector Marsh arrested him for failing to renew his license. Anteel faced a $5 annual operation cost and appeared unsettled upon hearing the total fines.
Acting Coroner Wiltale received a telegram from Dr. McCormick of Franklin stating a man was drowned in Green river near that place. The dead man’s friends demanded an investigation though it was reported an accident. Wiltale will leave this afternoon to investigate the case.
Chris Myer and Caroline Dubker both of Beattie. Ed wards of Spokane and Gertrude Case of St Paul. George M Clark of Beattie and Jessie P Donaldson of New Richmond both of legal age. Robert Button of Los Angeles and Mary Guest of Beattie both of legal age.
Mrs T J Humes hosted the Stevens W R C ladies and friends at 211 Twenty third Avenue South on a Friday in September. Music by Mrs Stark Humes delighted guests. Mrs W L Ames to entertain Stevens W R C and friends on Friday afternoon October 14 at 2609 Sixth Avenue.
Police warn residents to beware a man posing as a solicitor for the Y M C A and the W C T U on Queen Anne hill. Secretaries report he has collected large sums for these groups and Wayside Emergency Hospital notes donated funds never reach their treasury. Shasta and Rainier of L H M Gray & Co sail for San Francisco within two days, the Shasta tonight and the Rainier Monday evening.
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