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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
3
Ontario report states Arles Martin, a bartender, fell into a comatose state after alleged accidental poisoning. The husband did not seek immediate medical help. Dr McCartney was summoned and examined Mrs Martin as police investigate. an inquest is planned.
Report from Tampa says 4300 men at sea on the eastern Florida coast may be lost. About ten barges, carrying railroad workers, were engulfed in the storm. 1300 feared lost. A steamer rescued 49 of 161 on one barge. a houseboat crash sank another. Survivors were taken to safety by several ships.
The Beattie Daily Star led in the Rainier valley popularity vote with 436 votes, outperforming Times and Post-Intelligencer. The event benefited the Biward's church and drew strong turnout from church members. Patrick Kierney was named most popular man as the fair surpassed expectations financially. Remaining gifts will be auctioned at next week’s entertainment.
The piece notes Beattie turning Seattle into a lively show town with crowded ten cent houses and Sunday standing rooms. It highlights Jane Corcoran at the Grand and recalls her earlier stage work, mentions Percy Hunting joining the Taylor company, and references figures like Ada Rehan, Hughie, and Alexander Pantages. It previews upcoming attractions at the Grand Lola and Lote theaters, and describes the bustling scene and long workdays of Dad Russell.
Pete Peterson announced as the original Swedish comedy drama at the Beattie Theater next week starting tomorrow matinee. The play, one of Elmer Walters' productions, offers a bright change from melodrama with catchy songs witty dialogue and humorous situations.
Frank H. Daniels and Harry B. Cleveland join the Taylor company this week to play the sheriff and the leader of The White Caps in the afternoon performance. Latrette Taylor and other company members appear as Jacky Jones the detective and ensemble roles in a Southern Life drama staged for years. The Pantages company opens a new week with How Baxter Hutted In as a five act NY novelty featuring twenty performers, elaborate scenery, chorus and augmented orchestra. William Morris among the new faces joins the Pantages Block company for next week.
Star Theater presents a Monday vaudeville bill headlined by Mr and Mrs Howard Truesdell and their four member company in Aunt Louisa's Review. Other acts include the Three Bandas the Three Zoekers Kramer Morris and Jerome Fremont and Jerome. Show features acrobatics musical comedy gymnastics and wooden shoe dancing with song and pictures.
Seattle readers urged to view the U S Navy Yard at Bremerton on Sunday. Take the Port Orchard route boat from Pier 2. boats depart at 9:20, 10, 11:20 am, 1:15, 2:30, 4:30 and 7:30 pm. Round trip fares listed.
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