Neill Company Brings Melodrama to Grand Opera House
A crowded Grand Opera House hosts five melodrama acts headlined by Ann Lee Willard with Jim Bhudee appearing in Seattle. The Neill company promises weeks of varied repertoire and improved production values including resplendent gowns, while Mise Chapman gains notice for enhanced costuming and performances.
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Grand Opera House
Ann Lee Willard
Jim Bhudee
Seattle
Mr. Willard
Neill Company
Leona Hoards
Mise Chapman
Beattle
Sunnydale Good Roads Club in Turmoil Over Campaign Use
The Sunnydale Good Roads club erupts as members accuse leadership of using the group for sheriff campaign influence. A committee examined alleged defalcation by road agent J C Horan and found a $5.59 overpayment mistake rather than fraud, triggering a club split and calls for resignations.
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Sunnydale Good Roads Club Fs
L . Smith
J. C. Horan
Peter
Horan
Nloran
L. Coh
South District
Bis
Henry Burton
DS. Fisey
Adolph Peplow
Prest- Peter
Smith
Albert Pan
Sunnnydale
Paul
BR. H. Sloan
Charles Waxham
Committee of Investigation
Sunspas Ur Te Goon
Parker Pleased With Committees Despite Rumors
Esopus September 16 Arthur Mc Caveland, Judge Parker's private secretary, says rumors that Judge Parker will move to New York to lead the campaign and that he disapproves of the national or state committees are untrue. He is gratified with the efforts of both committees and may not travel to New York for a day or two after his acceptance letter publication.
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Esopus
Arthur McCaveland
Judge Parker
New York
Coaline Manufacturing formed to make coal dust fuel
Articles of incorporation filed by attorney Frank Sayre for a $750,000 Coaline Manufacturing company to produce coal dust fuel compressed into small bales. The plan uses seaquad coal mines for raw material with a large factory to be erected this winter. Incorporators are A. L. Sutton president Leonard Spear secretary and H. M. Orr vice president. The American Savings Bank is treasurer.
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Coaline Manufacturing Company
Frank Sayre
A. L. Sutton
Leonard Spear
H. M. Orr
The
American Savings Bank
Water shut off in district north of Lake Union
Water service will be interrupted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the district north of Lake Union including Brooklyn Latona Fremont and Ballard. City water will be shut off tomorrow.
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Brooklyn
Latona
Fremont
Ballard
Local ad notes men’s hats by E N Brooke & Co
Classified brief advertises men’s soft and stiff hats available at E N Brooke & Co. Located at 1591 24th Avenue, the notice invites readers to call for current fall styles.
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E. N. Brooke & Co
Pleasant Peach Music Cruise Plans on the River
Pleasant Peach hosts Sunday events with Wagner orchestra performing. Boats depart Pier 2 at 9 and 10 am and 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 20 pm for a 600 round trip including a dance segment.
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Pleasant Peach
Wagner
Third Avenue Theater Announces Nightly Show Changes
Tonight the play On the Bridge at Midnight bids farewell at Third Avenue. Ride Tracked a comedy drama with Jule Walters opens tomorrow afternoon. Side Tracked praised for clever dialogue and humor. Joehbia Bimpkine a rural comedy drama follows as next attraction.
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Third Avenue
Jule Walters
Merallo
Joehbia Bimpkine
Third Avenue Theater
Poorly staged melodrama draws faint praise and criticism
A night at the Alcazar offered little merit with the audience giving scant applause. Asa Lee Willard, W. H. Gilbert, Beatrice Baxter, Amy Stanley, Verna Curt and Treatrice Curt received mixed notes while costumes and makeup were called unattractive and amateurish. The review faults the production as a poor pastoral attempt and labels Jim Bludoe the worst bargain seen on Beattie board.
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Asa Lee Willard
W. HB. Gilbert
Beatrice Baxter
Amy Stanley
Verna Curt
Little Gabe
Treatrice Curt
Bkeeters
Jim Bindsao
Jim Bludeo
Beattie Boarde
Work and Widones at the Alcazar Opens with My Uncle From New York
Tonight's Alcazar bill features the farce My Uncle From New York with the Wiedemann company. Medith Montrose Frank Montgomery and Charles King Meta Chamberlain head a cast praised for character work and steady company progress. George Morrison leads hero and heroine roles garnering audience sympathy.
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Alcazar
New York
Alcasar
Wiedemann Company
Medith Montrose
Frank Montgomery
Charles King
Meta Chamberlain
George Morrison
Company lineage notes amid cross Atlantic moves
A fractured group formerly led by Daniel Prawley disbands in South Africa and members begin returning to the United States. Ban Pranetaco bor four stock companies, all reported to be performing well.
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Daniel Prawley
South Africa
United Staten
Ban Pranetaco
Woman sets fire to clothing in suicide attempt
Mia Monroe, 85, of 2088 Hilchland avenue, attempted self immolation by dousing clothing with fluid and striking a match. Neighbors extinguished flames. she suffered burns to head face and hands. Her history includes poor health and grief over her father’s death last October amid suspected insanity.
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Mia
Monroe
Hilchland Avenue
Diamond Ice and Storage seeks citywide franchise extension
The Diamond Ice and Storage Company asked for an expanded franchise to distribute heat and light citywide, with underground utilities in Renton Hill and business districts. The committee will draft stricter terms than Seattle Electric, aiming to require underground wires in key districts, while extending limits north of Madison Street and covering areas behind the city center.
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Renton Hill
Feattle Electric Company
Seattle Electric Company
Ihs
Shuffleton
Prince Fuzhin to Tour the United States
Tokio dispatch reports Prince Fuzhin of Japan will depart in October aboard the Manchuria to visit America for a month long tour. He commanded the first Japanese division at Nan Shan heights during the Port Arthur land engagement. Multiple boats depart Pier 2 on September 11 at 9 and 10 am 1:15 2:20 and 4:30 pm.
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Prince Fuzhin
Japan
Manchuria
America
United States
Nan Shan Heights
Port Arthur
Seattle
Sound
Great Northern
R. R
Beattie
Mosher
Kittens Advance at Hoo Hoos Meeting in Ballard
In Bagies' ball Ballard last night the Hoo Hoo order gathered over 200 members for a business session initiating 25 kittens and a banquet. Grand Snark Joe Parker presided with Frank B. Cole as toastmaster. The group voted to appoint William J Corbin to succeed Parker and sent a telegram to the supreme nine seeking next year’s national meeting at the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland. A window glass firm resumes operations to employ 3,000 idle workers today.
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Ballard
Snark
Joe Parker
Frank B. Cole
Willia J. Corbin
Snark Parker
Supreme Nine
St. Louis
Portland
Local theater to stage Nat Godwin play with Neill company
The season features James Neill with Edythe Chapman as leading lady at anti trust prices. A strong company opens Sunday evening September 14 presenting Nat Godwin's audience favorite When We Were Twenty One.
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James Neill
Edythe Chapman
Neill
Nat Godwin
Put Men To Work Pittsburg Glass Factories
Eight of the largest window glass factories in Pittsburg begin organized work programs as part of efforts to reduce unemployment. Officials say the plan couples job placement with new production goals and training opportunities for phased labor expansion.
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Pittsburg
Tuberculosis Found Herd Held Pending Official Examination
An 80 head Renton cattle herd owned by R. Satori was found with tuberculosis by Milk Inspector Woodcock and City Bacteriologist Lazzelie. Officials McDonald and Nelson have not yet examined the herd to identify affected cows, due to inability to procure tuberculine.
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R. Satori
Woodcock
Lazzelie
McDonald
Nelson
Cattle Herd Delayed Inoculation Due To Tuberculosis
Discovery of tuberculosis in part of the herd led to a week of containment with the entire herd corralled. About 120 gallons of daily milk production were discarded, as Assistant State Veterinary Surgeon Kidd prepares to begin inoculation but awaits needed materials.
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Kidd Testa
Empress Elizabeth Remembrance Service in Vienna
In Vienna on September 19 a requiem anniversary is held for Empress Elizabeth assassinated at Geneva on September 10 1898. Emperor Francis Joseph Archduke Francis Ferdinand and other imperial family members attend the Capuchin church. Memorial wreaths from European courts are placed at the tomb.
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Geneva
Emperor Francis Joseph
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Europe
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Refund
An ill formed 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars refund for any case of catarrh. It lists F J Cheney and Kinnan Marvin of Toledo Ohio and mentions Halls Catarrh Cure taken internally for the mucous membranes. testimonials offered free and price per bottle. Also promotes Hall’s Pills for constipation.
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R. Cheney
Leda
F. J. Cheney
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Kinnan & Marvin
Nolerle Drugmatn
Toledo
Por Botte
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