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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1904
Page
5
City and county schools opened amid excitement as thousands of children returned to class. City attendance is estimated at 13 000, about 1 000 higher than last year, with 40 percent of teachers on duty and further hiring expected to meet demand. Several county schools started with full attendance while some districts reorganized due to the Interlake building.
Review notes a weak overall performance by Gorton's minstrels despite some good moments. The three Mardo brothers underwhelm compared with Ringling's circus, while Jake Welby and Sam Ice provide fresh, well delivered comedy that keeps the audience engaged though the show overall fails to impress.
An energetic performance featured mock-heroic singing of Sweet Adiloon and a diminutive brass band. A stage manager used a siren whistle to punctuate acts causing alarm then amusement as the audience adjusted to the loud interruptions.
The Third Avenue theater filled to capacity last night for the scenic comedy drama On the Bridge at Midnight. William L. Roberts drew inspiration from Long fellow's poem I Stood on the Bridge at Midnight with a cast delivering thrilling scenes and strong villainy by Richard Hastings.
Fragmentary text mentions cast or characters and a finish that pleased theatergoers. Names and details are unreadable, but the tone implies a performance conclusion celebrated by the audience.
Eight hundred members and friends of the Modern Woodmen of America departed on two excursion trains for Monte Cristo. Twelve Northern Pacific coaches were required to transport the party.
Police continue guarding the Schwerchild and Suleberger plant of the United Dressed Reef company in New York after a butcher strike is called off. Guards will remain through tomorrow as strikers plan to apply for their old jobs.
The Culbert house party of 186 excursion data from Ontario and Toronto arrived in Seattle this morning and set for Victoria by steamer. They will proceed to Vancouver this evening then board eight special cars to their homes after a month long trip visiting Kansas City St Louis and San Francisco.
A deputy advised Mr Blankenship to resolve a dispute with neighbors over a horse burial conducted nearly a week earlier. The official instruction urged him to "do the square thing," signaling efforts toward reconciliation.
D. Johnston Co. the big piano and organ dealers will be closed all day today.
On Tuesday morning we invite any interested buyers to view a piano organ simplex piano player and other small instruments. Call at our shop to see the attractive prices and a wide range of musical goods available.
A fragmented sale list catalogs nickel plated items, porcelain bowls, brass trays, cuspidors, and multiple Herrick and Merrick refrigerators with regular and sale prices. Descriptions note enamel and opal lined models, tile refrigeration units, and glass-lined interiors, reflecting a mid-century department store clearance.
Enamel and tinware department sale 47 draws shoppers to the store event. Bargains on enamelware and tin items attract families and collectors during the promotional period.
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