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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
3
Adele Verne headlines a concert series at the Moore Theatre starting tomorrow with famous pianists and a soloist joining extended symphony works. The program includes contemporary life pieces and Wagnerian selections, with strong reviews from Chicago and New York critics.
A weekly Seattle performance features The Holy begins a week's run as the best and most religious play, drawing mixed reactions as Montana Limited presents the production this afternoon.
A fragmented page lists multiple acts and performances for a theater night. It mentions The Great Express and Robie finishing an eight week run, a stage show with Mrs May and Allene Houston, another play featuring a fight scene, and a lineup including Pan, Blanchard, the Italian Trio, Vesta, Mildred Potts, and the Ringling Circus bears performing at the Har theatre.
A fragment mentions Dr M D Wall of Beattie Washington with a curious claim about a 100 page cure book. The text is fragmented but hints at a pamphlet offered to readers and a personal endorsement.
Next week at the Pantages theatre a musical program titled The Village Queen will be presented by The Kountry Kids. Also appearing are Bernier Stella in four singing and dancing sketches the Dunn Francis Company in The Hold Up Earl and Curtis in a singing and talking sketch and Hanson and Clifton as acrobats and hand to hand balancers.
United States District Attorney announced the close of examination in the case of Charles Mo and Alfred W Curtin charged with misappropriating national and continental affairs. The judge indicated witnesses could be taken briefly or deferred and the court adjourned to Monday amid expectations past disputes between the parties may be resolved.
Chancellor Von Huelow resigns after parliamentary clash over a proposed taxation plan. The move sparks excitement and jubilation among radical Reichstag members, while officials scramble to address the political vacuum and public reaction.
Rev. Joseph L. Garvin of the First Christian church outlines a plan for a Seattle wealthy donor to establish a large forum like New York's union for religious questions. He also preaches on Faithfulness as the keystone of Christian life.
The club of the First Met picopal church transfers its allegiance from the Piret Methodtet mecconal church Brotherhood. The Brotherhood was authorized at the last general conference in Baltimore and mirrors similar Protestant groups. A chapter of 100 members was formed. Dinner speakers included Judee M Root, T. & Lippy, and Dr. W. J. W. Rees.
A group of eight prisoners awaiting trial escaped Missoula County jail. only one has been recaptured. The fugitives reportedly slipped past a guard opened a door to a corridor leading to a bathroom, then forced a brick wall hole with a large tren pin to break out.
Thief entered Frederick Christensen’s apartments yesterday afternoon at Broadway and Madison, stealing jewelry and wearing apparel. City detectives William Peterson and Jeff McClure investigated but found no clues to the intruder’s identity.
The board of education adopts strict measures banning smoking among schoolboys and enforcing tidy dress. Superintendent A M H Yoder cites a case of a boy who began smoking in the hall during school hours and notes smoking is too common.
A. M. Rozema discovered two burglars at 1162 16th Ave, the Colby residence, shortly before 9 PM. He alerted police, Patrolmen Humes and Schilling responded, but the intruders had fled. Colby family were away. loot was not confirmed.
One thousand railroad employees from Alaska will sail to Seattle next week on the steamship Yucatan. M. J Heney’s contract for Copper River and Northwestern railroad work expires November 7, and all the workers will go south.
Morning topics and evening lectures fill a schedule at churches and spiritual organizations. Speakers include Rev J A St Clair, Capt Cey, Charles Mulahy, Mrs G W Shriner, and Dr Edward Bowes among others. Sessions cover unity, reincarnation, life of the Passion Play, Hamlet study, and eternal punishment.
Special dispatches report that the Young Turks believe the Sultan has a secret agreement with Tewfik Pasha. They plan to dethrone the Sultan and place his son on the throne.
George B. West, a leading American merchant in Manila, died today after being injured in a hunting accident. The report notes he was missing a caribou when the incident occurred. Mr. Wolf, of San Francisco, was staying in Manila and is described as a cousin of Francie J. Haney.
New York United Press reports Mrs Ella France Bhe declares all men are devils after testifying in a case against her husband for abandonment. Her appearance in court followed a quarrel tied to her late father’s unsettled estate and a disputed 20 000 settlement.
New York reports of a bridge editor and editor’s death at 61 in Brooklyn after a brief illness. Paris dispatch notes Major General Weed set to sail after European rest and maneuvers. New York also covers William Nerner, 66, a lawyer and churchman, sentenced to one year for grand larceny involving misused funds from two women.
Walla Walla reports a harsh freeze postponing apple picking as fruit must dry in the morning to keep after packing. Aberdeen notes John N. Cole brought from Seattle to face accusation for theft of flame from Ines Crawford, claiming marriage to her and keeping the property for safe keeping.
In Homish on October 31 a large Republican mass meeting will be held at the Supery Congreteman umphrous is slated to speak on campaign issues and this will be the final Republican rally in Snohomish.
Roar K Melty of New York died today at his residence after a three week illness. He was 66 years old and involved in banking and manufacturing. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Notices for Sunday Topics columns must include sermon subjects and be mailed early due to mail delays to ensure arrival before the Friday 6 pm deadline at The Star office.
A list of morning and evening sermons at various churches with pastors and topics. Topics cover call to divine service, church establishment, evangelistic and social duties, faith and morality, and guidance for modern life across locations such as First Seventh Spring, Ch St 82nd Cherry, and Interbay districts. Many entries name pastors like Rev M A Matthews Rev WA Stevenson Rev Kroes Rev J M Wilson Rev L Benedict and Rev G Poolton.
Fragmentary OCR lists churches and rectors including St Marks Madison Broad way Rev John Llwyd Trinity Right and James Rev wen rector and Morgan rector. Mentions morning topic Are the Dead Who Die in 2 Lord Evening Prayer and All Saints stewardship phrase. Partial names and places indicate a church program summary.
An advertisement promotes a Virgin Oil of Pine compound mixed with glycerine and whisky as a cure for colds and coughs within 24 hours. It warns against imitation products and urges purchasing the genuine prep from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio, under the drug act of 1906.
Morning and evening religious services listed for multiple churches with subjects including The Place and Power of Caggreton in Life, The Place and Power of Persuasion, and other sermons. Several churches note communion, reception of members, illustrated sermons, and musical services.
The notice lists multiple Seattle churches with sermon topics and times. Green Lake at 72nd and Fifth Avenue hosts Rev D C Bille at 11 a.m. and a South Seattle Mission service at 7:40 p.m. Arthur Carpenter preaches at 7:40 on "Kicking Again at the Goada." Weller from Dakota travels to Amstrasia and attends services at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Asbury Methodist Episcopal, town gathers for morning service "Tithing" with evening services and a 6:40 Ppworth league and 7:40 church service.
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