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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
3
Shingle workers warn that removing the 300 cent per thousand duty would ruin domestic industry. They argue Eastern import duty abolition would force shingles to import Oriental labor and undercut American prices.
The Moore Theatre hosts the Seattle Symphony Orchestra under director Kegrizee to open the season with Russian violinist Alexander Saslov. The program includes Bruch concerto, Weber Overture, and the Ballet Suite from Henr. Admission begins 7:15 pm and the performance starts at 8:15 pm. Carl Rudolph Pres is advertised for a separate Friday recital. Local listings note additional musical entertainments at the Orpheum and Grand venues this week.
The program salutes Denman Thompson the late James A Hearne and Sol Smith Russell for their stage accomplishments. The theatrical event celebrates their contributions to American acting and popular performance.
Uncle Josh Perkins at the Beattie theatre all week with matinee tomorrow and Saturday. Next Sunday afternoon Hitnt Seale's mammoth production The Pour Corners of The will be at the Seattle theatre. The Devil draws daily at the Lola theatre while The Third Avenue theatre shows Driven From Home next week. The Star features Roland West and a varied act including singers unicycle riders and a farce company this week.
The feature acts at Pantages include Atra the bullet proof woman who appears to strike at 12 feet with a phantom firing act. Also on the bill are Mae Quartette, Yeo man, a comedian, fernan, Cole, Kiernan & Co in a short musical comedy and the Fashion Plate Trio of singers and dancers.
The amusement area at White City features the akidoo house the big circle swing the roller coaster the theaterium and the Japanese gardens with mystifying shows and a miniature railroad drawing steady visitors during the free admission period.
There is no admission charged at Lune kK this week. The usual attractions are to be found there.
An offer from Schuchard Optical Co on Second Street proposes the Handy Sharon mounting to keep eyeglasses in place and comfortable. The ad emphasizes improved stability for wearers.
Mr B Steiner and Miss Jessie Robertson Cunningham wed at the bride’s home 717 th av with Rev F J Van Foree officiating. Bridesmaids included Miss Huth Honeyman and the bride’s sisters Lena Nita Ruth Cunningham. The reception followed with many Mrss hosting and serving. The couple will live on Queen Anne hill after a wedding trip.
The Lincoln High School seniors list Roscoe Pike as president Mathea Hansen as vice president Morita Mueller as secretary Lola Moore as treasurer and George Still won as editor Totem with Ben Ormick as editor Locals The Kitsap Humane Society announces officers G F Rust as president P O Jacobson as first vice president Mrs Jennie Smith as vice president KR KB Syphers as secretary Mrs B Davia as treasurer
Moran will face Eddie Hanlon in San Francisco on September 30 with Owen Moran set to box the English featherweight champion Freddie Welsh. The bout will be at 193 pounds with Bam Berger promoting and a $1500 forfeit for each fighter.
A thorough survey at Moran's drydock found no damage to the City of Seattle from Saturday's grounding in Johnson's Straits. Cottage City was sent to Shrugway to permit the survey and assess any necessary repairs.
Mayor Miller received a letter from F. Wolter of Newport Kentucky asking for the address of Conrad Biehl, a tailor found on the university campus months ago with a bullet in his head. Wolter is a cousin of Biehl and says he never heard of his death.
The Herel congregation readies for Rosh Hashana's beginning Friday evening September 26 and Yom Kippur observance through October 4. Services will be in Washington hall at 14th and E First. Rev L Brooks and the choir will officiate.
The body of Dr. Caleb Whitehead, Alaska capitalist and general manager of the Seward Peninsula railroad, arrived in Seattle aboard the Northwestern after his death on September 7 in Nome. Remains were taken to Lakeside crematory for brief services.
The Scandinavia Aid and Fellowship Society has been organized with officers including Premier Ernet Berglind as president, Oweear Johnson as financial secretary, A. M. Johnson as recording secretary, Erik Orn as trustee, and C. O. Ekman Merman Lind Oscar Newman as trustees.
Dr Dudley N Damon head of Hot Springs chronic disease cure arrives from Omaha to scout Seattle field talks with business leaders about establishing a Western institute. Hot Springs system draws federal support with Army and Navy Hospital and hundreds seek cures weekly. If Damon locates here it could bring visitors from Washington and nearby states, with more details to follow.
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