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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1911

Page

8

Seattle Electric to extend half fare for school children

Announcement says Seattle Electric will comply with franchise by allowing half fare for school children after Oct 23. Until then, customers can use certificates signed by parents and teachers to claim half fare, five cents for two children or three cents for one. A certificate form will be available after Oct 23, with copying advised to avoid franchise issues.

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Baby Mine at Moore Theatre Sparks Laughter and Song

The Moore presents Baby Mine a comedy about a wife hiring a baby to awaken a husband’s paternal instincts. It unfolds with escalating complications as babies multiply and crowds laugh, aided by Cecil and Florence Holbrook’s singing and performances.

Moore

Bright Eyes Delights Met Opera Crowd Last Night

A lively Metropolitan audience enjoyed a sparkling performance headlined by Bright Eyes with Jemon contributing as a guest artist. The evening featured strong vocal delivery and noted stage presence amid the orchestra.

The Metropolitan Jemon

Alhambra Drama Ends With Villain Overcome

In a tense scene at the Alhambra the villain provokes the crowd with cruel words toward Edith Temple and Beatrice Meade until the hero, revealed as our seasoned survivor, springs to cinch him. The confrontation ends with justice served.

Villian Edith Temple Beatrice Meade Col

Nordica in Reno Drama Ends With hush of Farewell

Mme Lillian Nordica sang in Reno on Saturday then retired to her private car after the performance. The railroad men reportedly forced her out several hours early, with supporters taking the next train to continue the journey.

Reno Nev Mme Lillian Nordica Orteric Orient Pacific Pier 5

Traveling Salesman cameo delights Seattle audience

Nixon Nobody loves a Fat Man. Don McMillan stars as Hob Hiake a traveling salesman in The Traveling Salesman at Seattle this Week. His genteel manner and elusive stage style drew applause as he emerged from behind the acenca. The entire cast performed capably and the show pleased the crowd.

Nixon Don McMillan Seattle McMillan Hob Hiake

Edward Bok Pioneer Editor of Ladies' Home Journal

Edward Bok born October 9 1863 in Holland village later rising from window washer to editor of the Ladies Home Journal shaping a leading women oriented publication. In Santa Rosa prune cars ship to France as the city’s fruit trade continues. The newly formed bureau of public efficiency prepares to examine city departments for effectiveness. Andrew Quigley appears in the report.

Edward Bok Little Village Holland Brooklyn Ladies’ Home Journal Bok Santa Rosa Cal France Bureau of Public Efficiency Andrew Quigley

Grand bill features Scott and McParsland hand balancers

At the Grand this week Scott and McParsland head the bill as graceful and powerful hand balancers. Dean and Hughes add operatic selections whistling and light comedy chatter. Master Dee Bell, a small performer, sings jokes and dances a bit.

Scott and McParsland Dean Hughes Dee Bell

Mile long funeral for Frank Bressi in Chicago

A nearly mile long procession with 365 autos and 23 hacks honored Frank Bressi shot at his Lanest home. Father Derop presided at Immaculate Conception church as Wagner's band led the cortege. In a separate ruling the appellate court awarded $999 to a man duped by a quack doctor claiming a tumor cure.

Frank Bressi Father Derop Wagner Immaculate Conception Church Chicago

City of Detroit launches largest sidewheel steamer

The City of Detroit, a new sidewheel steamer claimed as the largest of its kind, was launched in Detroit costing 1 600 000 and will serve the Detroit Buffalo run. Other notes report Cardinal Gibbons receiving a silver service, Judge Quarles's death, civic center activities, and the Jefferson bringing gold and canned salmon cargoes with the Alameda delaying its sailing.

Detroit Mich

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