Torture Chamber Details From Riga Secret Police Report
A first person account describes two nights of brutal torture in a Riga secret police cell in 1906. The narrator details beating, binding, and threats by Gregus, Michael, and others as they attempt to extract names and locations of revolutionary prints. He recalls being transferred to a railway station with other prisoners for further punishment.
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Gregus
Michael
Police
Alexandrovsky
Marie Ivanovna
Marie
Ber Michael
Social Democrat
Gregan
Anton
Ludendorf
Greggs
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Strahdeeks
The
Lettish Social Democrat
Ic Union
Riga
Martinson
Jenin
Ringsmundishof
Lindvarden
Eltenvergrad
Colonist Rates October From Kansas City To Seattle
Rates listed by R A Navigation Co Seattle show a fare of 94 dollars for travel from Kansas City to Seattle. Other rates are furnished at the Palos Ticket Office Avenue E and by Ellis, General Agent.
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R.A Navigation Co
Seattle
Eh Kansas City
Palos
Ave
Ellis
Time Place and the Girl Opens at Moore Theatre
The Time Place and the Girl opened for a second Seattle run at the Moore Theatre to a good first night audience. The musical comedy features strong performances by John BE. Young, Lillian ith, and the rest of the cast with stylish costumes and lively ensemble numbers.
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Seattle
the Moore
Gatchy
Virginia
John BE. Young
Johnny Hicks
Omg Goodan Ae
Lillian Ith
Margaret Simpson
Girt
Corbett as John Smith Stars in Seattle Theater
A Seattle audience enjoyed James J. Corbett in a dress performance as John Smith alongside Eleanor Mantell as Mabel. The Montana Limited at the Seattle venue drew crowds with its western humor and pathos, while Spaden’s voice suited the role. The Orpheum features Staley and Birbeck Transformations as the headliner, and the Atlas gas engine was showcased at 90 West Columbia Street.
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James J. Corbett
Jim
Zemerter
James
Corbett
John Smith
Duffel
Chas Horn
Seattle
Eleanor Mantell
Mabel
James J
Spaden
Montana Limited
Prawi
Joe Lacy
Orpheum
Ted and The Musical Black Smiths European Tour
The act by Ted The Musical Black smiths with Cassa William and Miss Staley has completed an extensive European trip. The performance blends tunefulness and clever amusement with astonishing transformation effects. Other strong acts round out the program.
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Ted
Cassa
William
Miss Staley
Five Musical Me Headline Vaudeville at Star Tonight
Seven new vaudeville acts appear at the Star theatre with the Five Musical Me leading the bill. The show blends outlaws cowpunchers and frat f runes, featuring Harry P. Dewey as a fast-change artist. Firearms appear in the act and audiences are expected to pack the theatre all week.
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Star Theatre
Harry P. Dewey
The Great Train Robbery on Stage at Seattle and Third Avenue
A dramatic note invites theatergoers to compare the railway heist play at Seattle with the parallel production at Third Avenue. Both promise the same thrilling action and notable performances.
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Seattle
Third Avenue
Season's First Pianola Recital by D S Johnston Co
The D S Johnston Co announces the season's first pianola recital in Recital Hall this Thursday evening October 29. Baritone Alvin Gillette will perform a selection program. complimentary reserved seat tickets are available at Pioneer Piano House, Third and University, while supplies last.
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Piano House
House of Johnston
Alvin Gillette
Pioneer Piano House
Third
University
Dramatic Scene of Heroic Rescue and Villain’s End
The play portrays two prisoners where one wronged by the villain is saved from burning while tied in a chair. A woman distracts an express train and the great robber is killed in the final act, averting a grim fate for the hero.
Heir to the Hoorah Opens to Large Late Yesterday Crowd
The play features the La Selle Trio of daring European acrobats. Performances begin at 7 46 and 7 15 tonight, drawing a large house.
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Europe
Pantages Show Opens With Mile Fregolia Change Artist
The Pantages management opens the new show with Mile Fregolia a protean change artist who performs rapid costume changes across two acts and portrays nine characters in one while the other act features five. Austin Brothers the American Beauties and six other acts complete the program.
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Mile Fregolia
Protean
Mile Pregolia Pute
Austin Brothers
Biterard at the American Theatre Promises Busy Week
At the American Theatre on Pike Street the company presents Biterard a farce whose success and constant audience reaction build. The crowd’s enthusiasm grows with each performance and the house remains full throughout the week.
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Pike
Cow
Oak Rocker and Crib Specials Highlight Period Furnishings
Advertisement notes Oak Rocker in special $3.25 with flat back and quartered top, turning spindles and saddle shaped seat. Child's Iron Crib $6.75 brass trimmed with drop side, woven-wire spring, head and foot 43 inches high, brass vase posts, blue or white enamel. Dining Chair special $1.35 hardwood golden oak veneer back and shaped seat.
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Child
Renton Voters Up For Water Bond Issue
Renton residents head to the polls to decide a 23000 bond proposal to extend water service. City officials say approval would address costs and reduce the 149 dollar monthly Seattle water payment.
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Renton
Ctty
Menton
Seattle
Society Notes Highlight Local Hostesses and Weddings
Social items report Mra Howard D Thomas and Mise to host “For Bride Elect.” Mra Pierre Ferry entertains at a New York style event for Oracey’s engagement to Mr Suydam on Nov 4 at Trinity church. Recital by a baritone with Mr Louis Gasmaena at the Unitarian church. Mrs Baveman hosts a Nov 7 buffet luncheon for Miss Willama. Debutante Bridge plans led by Mrs Harry Cline. Miss Evelyn McPheters earns Boyd Wells scholarship praise. Wedding invites issued for Fannie Lea Tornwell to James Howard Dartington of Co L Washington National Guard. U and I Dancing club to a masquerade ball Nov 4 at Ren ton Hill club house. A male chorus forms under Prof David Schiersz Craig. auditions tonight at Washington College of Music. Rainier Chapter D A R meets with Dr Thomas Kane to discuss Educational Mission.
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Ing Ory
Ae Oracey
Suydam
Trinity Church
Pene Te Ao Barit R
Louis L. Gasmaena
Unitarian Church
Baveman
Frederick Baveman
Miss Willama
John Tornwell
Fannie Lea
James Howard Dartington
Co. L. Washington National Guards
Chicago
Alleged Navy Deserter Brought to Philadelphia
Charles Onophagnesa, husband of the daughter of Senator Gorman of Maryland, arrested in Louisville for desertion from the U S Navy, was brought to Philadelphia for questioning. The report notes the case tied to a deserter from service and references ongoing legal actions.
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Philat Lphata
Get
Charles Onophagnesa
Theaughter
Senator Gorman of
Marylana
Louieville
United States Navy
Philadel
Debs Arrives in Springfield Aide Requests Details
United Press reports Eugene V. Debs arrived in Springfield with his "red special" train yesterday and Debs asked for information on his reception and movements during the visit.
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United Press
Springfield
Eugene V. Debs
Red
Debs
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