Flying Dutchman Opens Season at Moore Theatre
Two full-rigged ships, largest yet seen on Seattle stages, sail into the Moore for Standard Grand Opera’s season opening. The Flying Dutchman features a ghost ship with crimson sails and a dramatic third act. Performances run opening night and again Wednesday and Friday, with a Saturday matinee. The Merry Wives of Windsor visits Tuesday Thursday Saturday nights and Wednesday afternoon.
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Seattle
Moore Theatre
Standard Grand Opera Company
Fiied
Dutch Marine
Dick Allen
H. H. Tuttle
George F. Russell
Free Lecture by Elmon Liner on Jewish Subject
The Hebrew Education and Free Loan association will host the first in a series of free monthly lectures at 120 ist avenue. Elmon Liner, a rising young lawyer, will deliver the main address on an important Jewish subject with S. B. Goldman presiding. The event is open to the public.
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Hebrew Education and Free Loan Association
Ist Ave
Elmon Liner
S. B. Goldman
Judge Grants Restraining Order in Ox Bow Bend Project
Judge William Thursday issued another restraining order at the McLaughlin Realty Co request. The order stays in effect until October 28 when a hearing on the case is scheduled.
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William Thursday
McLaughlin Realty Co
Would You Marry Theda Bara Prize Draw?
The Star invites letters on whether Theda Bara would make a good wife with a two day deadline. Most letters favor her, while a few argue she would not, and all are eligible for the prize.
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Theda Bara
Theda Hare
Clemmer
Theda Kara
William Fest
Theda Fara
James Peterson
Means in personals ads signals financial means sought
Reader explains that the word means the person must possess wealth or value. The note clarifies that “means” implies property or financial capability desired by middle aged men seeking acquaintances with a young girl or widow.
Theda Para Charms The Stage In Polarizing Role
Mrs W J Harribon outlines Theda Paras portrayal as a vampire character and defends the public appeal of her versatile stage work. The letter emphasizes beauty brains and vigor to portray demanding roles and questions who would refuse her ability to perform.
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Star
A. Shanbeck
Virginia
Moitor
Kh. Thompson
Letters on Theda Bara and the vampire stereotype
Readers debate Theda Bara as a symbol of dangerous seduction. Theda Bara’s onscreen vampiric image prompts objections to marriage suitability and moral concerns. Contributors cite energy and allure, with cautions about the impact on wives and families.
Henry Ford in Bad in Canada
Detroit Oct 24 Henry Ford faced a political and business rift with Canada as John F Dodge Horace F Dodge who held 10 percent of Ford Motor Canada stock sold 510 shares through H W Noble Co for 82870 total $1 625 a share Kissel Knn icutt Co of New York reportedly gained interest via Noble Ford opposes the Anglo French loan and Toronto boycotts Ford cars while Canadian earnings last year reached 2 million on 1 million input.
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Detroit
John F. Dodge
Horace F. Dodge
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Henry Ford
H. W. Noble & Co
Kissel, Kinnicutt & Co
New York
Theda Bara as a Mind-Driven Headlines Magnet
A series of readers weigh Theda Bara as a formidable mind whose glittering eyes unsettle men. Comments from W PRAMHALA and ARTHUR EF HAGEN note her potential matrimonial appeal to rich men and warn average suitors away.
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the Star
Theda Bara
Rutin
Venus
A. Rosenfeld
Remington Court
Theda Kara
Arthur EF. Hagen
2Th Ave
N. W
Nippon Liner Tambu Maru Brings Record Silk Cargo
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner Tambu Maru arrived in Seattle from the Orient with silk cargo worth 2 200 000 dollars setting a new record.
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Seattle
Seattle Girl Returns to Star at Empress Theatre
Vertha Gardner the Seattle soprano opens a Week at the Empress, following study in Paris and work nursing wounded soldiers. She performs arias by Tetrazzini and others including The Shadow Song and Cara Nome, with praise from press agent Mr Lehman. Gardner lives on Queen Anne Hill with her mother and brother.
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Kiven
Denorah
Prosch
Luccia de Lammermoor
Miss Gardner
Queen Anne Hill
F. J. Farner
Paris
Madame Jacquim
Europe
Miss
Lecture Series on City Problems Open Monday
W. G. Beach of the university lectures on city government at the Commercial Club Monday night. The series continues each Monday night through March 27, presented by city officials and university instructors.
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Eity
W. G. Beach
Commercial Club
Cavell Death Spurs British Recruiting Surge
London reports that Edith Cavell was executed by a German firing squad after aiding Allied soldiers to escape Belgium. Her death boosted recruiting with officers noting no prior event matched Cavell’s impact. Her chaplain described her calm demeanor as she received communion and spoke of meeting again. Her family proposed a memorial hospital in London.
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London
Misa Edith Cavell
Runsels
Belgium
Lusitania
Cavell
Brand Whitlock
T. Gahan
Misa Cavell
Gahan
Peruna Cures Seven Year Catarrh Claim from Vineland Man
Mr. Samuel Rossi of 612 Chestnut Ave Vineland New Jersey reports seven years of catarrh affecting head nose throat and stomach were cured by three bottles of Peruna in three weeks. He praises the remedy and says he will never be without Peruna in his home noting it helps his family during colds and even saved his boy from serious sickness. Peruna Tablets available for those who object to liquid medicine.
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Tists
Joshua
Samuel Rossi
Chestnut Ave
Vineland
N. J
Mr. Rossi
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