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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
3
Celebration erupted as Hodge arrived by train and residents packed Main Street. Speakers praised his sheriff bid, pledged support for the ticket, and vowed to unite for the November election while Diamond supporters stood behind him.
A terse newspaper note records a match or pairing involving Mansen with participants Jewsiry and Cherry Department in a local event. The fragment provides limited context but confirms three entities linked to a shared activity. Further detail is not available in the legible text.
The Devil, a worldly hero, visits Seattle in two simultaneous stagings of Molnar's Frang translated comedy. The plot blends sharp wit with melodramatic intrigue as a home is broken into by a cunning visitor.
Critics praise Mins May and Miss Elisabeth Hale for strong performances while faulting Frawley’s hurried rendition of The Devil. Stanley Johna delivers a superior interpretation, with solid support from William Devlan and Mike Kimball as the model and husband. overall cast efforts draw positive remarks.
Richard J Jose performed at the Moore theatre last night during the opening of the regular season. He sang between acts of the farce Don't Tell My Ire and received repeated encores as audiences celebrated the renowned actor tenor.
The revue features Jose's clear appealing voice and Jane's revived ballads from decades past. A comic tale follows a wannabe sailor striving to uphold a reputation, with Milas Florence Plumner delivering sharp humor as a critical mother in law. The ensemble including Charlon Dey and Miss S Allan Hayward brings cohesive humor and seasoned delivery.
A full Grand House hosts Harry Fraser's Isle of Spice marking the regular season opener. The South Seas musical remains lively with Roberta Wilson returning as Terenas, and Geo Man drawing encore after Mr. Rose's Goo-Go George Man. The show runs through the week with a special Wednesday matinee and a poll-based price reduction.
A large audience greeted Uncle Josh Perkins on his annual Beattie visit to the Beattie theatre yesterday. The melodramatic tube play drew crowds with its portrayal of country and city types including a scheming lawyer and scenes of the urban underworld.
An ad notes a center oak table on sale Tuesday only for 4 00. The 24 by 26 inch table features a golden finish, French legs, top and rim with an under shelf brace and a single drawer. A similar piece is offered as a closely related item at 9 50 value.
Five patterns offered are regular stock numbers with 61.50 velvet carpet at 1.15 each. Recent buyers have taken all borders to match these car heat designs in the jet and various other styles. Price does not include laying.
Dresser crafted from local woods features a top with a neat shape and a front upper drawer finished with a graceful serpentine edge. An oval mirror, 18 by 30 inches, is mounted on shaped toilet standards for display.
Extra heavy all wool ingrain carpet offered at 65 cents per yard, full yard wide with attractive patterns. Suitable for chamber floors and sold in any length though laying is not included. Shown on the Fourth Floor.
The Orpheum presents an all star week with Creasy and Dayne in The Village Lawyer and Tom Davia Trio. Performers include Motorin from Mid Air, Basque Gree Opera Quartette, Gee A Heane Co in A Woman's Way, Vinte Daly musical selections, Mabel Sinclair ventriloquist, and Lockwood Bryeon character artists. The show promises top vaudeville entertainment after a month of Seattle’s scene.
Yesterday afternoon and last night the Brook's Whang-Doodle Chorus entertained crowds at White City. Tonight the park begins a free gate system and the Star offers acts including The Criminal with To! Weet and Grace Leonard, plus Eddie Roesch illustrated song and The Cuban Millionaire among others.
The D. B Johnston Co piano exchange near Third and Universally advertises a large in stock sale with brand new and used pianos priced steeply. items include Kohler & Chase, Story & Clark, Weber, Krutzmann, Decker & Sons, Bush & Gerts, Macher, Fischer and more. First come, first served with monthly payment options and a money back guarantee.
Snohomish will host its annual street fair on Saturday continuing into Wednesday. The program features a long list of athletic events along with band concerts side shows and slides for life.
United Press reports Seattle Omaha Galveston Denver and San Antonio entered to secure the 1909 Trans Mississippi Commercial Convention. The convention opens in San Francisco October 6 through 10.
Police guarded the line of march as the Eucharist Congress procession proceeded yesterday afternoon. It was one of the most imposing parades seen in London with no disorder and no need for police aid.
Tom Melvin a 40 year old hod carrier collapsed and died on a sandpile near the Maynard Weller street corner as he started a ladder ascent in the new Gaffney Hyde building. He left a wife and several children residing in Tacoma. Pacific Meat ball team beat T P Fays in a Woodland Park game 10 to unknown. Durig starred.
A pitcher allowed only three hits and struck out twelve as the team earned a win. Yesterday's victors have played 23 games this season and won 14.
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