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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
5
An unclear OCR fragment describes events at an Orpheum bill with mentions of faces, a subject for a bill, and a musical by Martin Heck. It references a possible changing program and thin details about deaths or subjects, with no clear lineup or dates.
A dubious medical advertisement touts Pine Compound and Virgin Oil as a cure for cold and pneumonia. It urges readers to stock large quantities, claims rapid overnight relief, and promotes a sealed, aged wooden package with vague health guarantees and misformed wording. It emphasizes purity and the homely format of the remedy.
At Pan tages Yesterday a new show opened headlined by Mie Pregotta in a dainty act where she mimics multiple roles with rapid costume changes. Rumor of a double is denied as management offers 1000 dollars to prove it true. Other acts include Austin Brothers American Beauties Lillian Wright Golden Boys De Renato La Due and Grimm and Satchel.
The Time Place and the Girl is showing at Moore this week with a record run and strong tunes in Boston and New York. John EB. You is praised as a square gambler worth seeing. James J. Corbett headlines Facing the Music at Grand with a witty role and solid comedy. The Heir to the Hoorah also plays, highlighting Mr. Kiey in a Western styled lead performance alongside Miss May and the seasoned company.
A criticism notes The Montana Limited as a dramatic piece with a daring spirit and rocky portrayal of Montana life, while The Great Train is described as catering to national drama tastes. A Domestic Blizzard is highlighted as a roaring farce at the American Theatre, with performances slated this week and through the weekend.
United Press reports Knox former National Bank cashier shot and mortally wounded his wife in Phoenix on October 27. He was arrested while reportedly raving and dying of consumption. Metcalf affair involves Roosevelt and Taft contact with President Meonevelt.
A gathering at St Marys Church last night opposed a proposed state constitutional amendment to tax churches and schools. Rev Father Mert led the opposition and a committee including James Roe Edward Simpson McOrley W Williams and P McCue was named to draft resolutions of protest. The resolution argues taxation would punish worship and charity and notes churches and schools are sustained by voluntary taxation.
Karen von Aehrenthal, Austria-Hungary foreign minister, is accused in diplomatic circles of pressuring Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria to declare independence and using the ensuing turmoil to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina to Austria. He has faced sharp criticism and nicknames for the coup.
Brigadier General A. Smith is ordered to San Francisco to take command of the Department of California while Colonel Marion P. Maus remains at Camp Atalcedero during the maneuvers. In Michigan, Col German and Capt Charles G. Frenet face army court martial over testimony about privately kept horses on government feed. An Angeles ordinance targets fortune tellers and other practices as mediators tighten. The Japanese ambassador conveys Mikado’s thanks to President Roosevelt for dispatching the fleet.
Poston reports a deviation by the State Supreme Court ruling unions cannot fine members for failing to join a strike. The decision limits collective discipline and clarifies members’ rights in labor actions.
A Pacific fleet itinerary lists the first and second division ships, with the runboat Yorktown, arriving today on orders from Washington. The route shows departures from Magdalene Bay December 1 to Panama December 12, Panama December 22, Talehualana January 4, Talehualana January 14, Coquimbo January 17, Coquimbo January 22, Callao January 21, and Panama February 2.
Supt. Leo Kohn of the Charity Organization Society asks the Chamber of Commerce to urge the city to employ the unemployed in winter cleanup at a minimum wage of one dollar daily. He expects fewer workers than last year and says the plan will prepare the city for next year’s exposition.
Thomas Bruce the grand Arctic Brotherhood chief names the reception committee for the Victoria encampment on November 4 5 and 7 chaired by Mrs J W Johnson with members Mrs Walter Hodderburg Mrs B T Harnette Mrs J Chilberg Mrs Morte H Crate Mrs A wards Mrs KB M Kininger Mrs Godfrey Chealander Mrs KV Von Hassiocher and Miss Crag.
The Shan-Yak will tow the echooner Holmes from Tacoma to San Francisco carrying about 1,100,000 feet of lumber. A separate Oakland report notes Violet Lene, 23, died by drinking carbolic acid, suicide linked to Melancholy.
Robbery at the Inn saloon involved Sate Crackers Heb Saloon and SNOMOMISH figures, with $600 stolen from the strong box yesterday morning. No clues identified. Treasury statement reports receipts of $1,326,068 and disbursements of $2,140,000.
Belian kts Oot Se Alien V Weatiey, a Bellingham mail carrier, was arrested on mail looting charges. He appeared before US Commissioner Montfort in Blaine, was bound over for Seattle federal court, and the bail set at 706 dollars. No legal counsel appeared at examination.
A hungry burglar climbed into the rear of St Vratiels restaurant at 612 Third Ave and ransacked the place but took little. He then entered Diamond grocery at 4024 Third Ave by a rear transom and took a small amount of nickels and change.
A fire last night destroyed the Bailey and Lips dry goods plant on the waterfront in Hallingham causing about 1600 dollars in losses. Insurance coverage was 1300 dollars. The Steamer Bertha departed for Seidevia and Wey port shortly after the blaze.
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