Show Business Notes On Vaudeville Plans And Cast Changes
Industry gossip covers Jim W Considine aiming to build many playhouses, Meyerfeld and Sixteen Theatres, and potential Portland tours. Corinne, Margaret Oswald, Leota Howard, Minnie Gershel, Owen Williamson, Allan Holuber and others linked to upcoming shows while Going Some faces travel delays affecting Alhambra openings. Ed Fisher expands to Minneapolis and oversees booking for Van Wie ventures between Glendive and Minneapolis. Commander Peary quotes clash with Moore Theatre claims to North Pole discovery.
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Margaret Oswald
Leota Howard
Minnie Gershel
Owen Williamson
Allan Holuber
Portland
Ed Fisher
Fisher
van Wie
Exposition Grounds
Sayre and Consis Return From Business Trip
J W Sayre and John W Consi arrived back from a Western business trip with plans for expansion. The report traces their travel through Aurora Joliet St City Mo Cincinnati Wichita Pueblo and Portland with notes on theater ventures and management changes.
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J. W. Sayre
John W Consi
Ripp
Sullivan & Fe
Aestra
Aurora Bi
Joliet
St City
Cincinnati
Wichita
Pueblo
Dramatic Reviews of Orpheum Week Features Bergere
Freddie Henry as prize office boy offers a wry take on the week’s Orpheum program. Valerie Bergere leads a cast with strong throughlines while the Hired Help delivers solid class and wit.
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Freddie Henry
Freddie
Kops the Kruller
Valerie Bergere
Valerie
Erna Meee
Aketeh
Bergere
Varied Vaudeville Acts Stir Crowd at Pantages Theatre
The program featured a twin sister impersonation by Buckley and a protean monologue by herbat, a labored exotic act, and a Jovial European Vagabond routine. Musical turns include the Tuscany Troubadours, a Hungarian ensemble, and a Naples harp trio.
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Tor & Epeli
Elineh Ai
Aea Ayer
Layra Buckley
Winslow
Buckley
Herbat
Tuscany
Iter
Joeackson
Ropean
Joseph
Cartman Clark
Albertus
Ante Pry
Oir
Robin OY den
Pastages
Tluesar
Pantages
Milton
Dolly Nobies
Naples
Harplete
Cerdua
Lester
Bhanmon
Junte McCree
Jack Oliver
Duke d Abrugsi to be rear admiral in Haitian navy
Rome reports the reconciled Duke d Abrugsi and Katherine Elktoe are contradicted by news he will be promoted to rear admiral in the Haitian navy and depart soon on a several month tour. Miss Elkine reportedly tires of public intrigue and will not reinstate the duke.
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Nome
Taylo
Mike Hooley
Ora
Cox
Frank Bey Carlints
Mory
Helen Har Swoman
Paibanka
Miss Barham
Taylor Organ
Taylor
Ans
Rome
d'Abrugsi
Katherine Elktoe
Mies Elkine
J. W. Bullock
Attorney Murphy Seeks Governor Gillett to Spare Buckley
Briefs from San Francisco report attorney Frank J. Murphy traveled to Sacramento to urge Gov. Gillett to commute the death sentence of William Buckley for the murder of George Rice, a Machinists' Union member, Buckley facing execution for the third time.
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San Francisco
Frank J. Murphy
Sacramento
Gillett
William Buckley
George Rice
Machinists’ Union
Board Plans Park Condemnation for Waterfront Ground
The board approved using condemnation to acquire water front property between the park and Denny Diaine for park use. The city council is aligned to the plan. An additional 10% acre tract near Walla Walla school will be acquired as an unplatted play ground.
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Park
Denny Diaine
Walla Walla
Saloon Proprieter Arrested For 1 A.M. Violation
Tate's saloon owner W Howes on First Ave was arrested by Patrolman William Bernard for violating the 1 o'clock closing ordinance. Ed Hickey bartender J B Rice Grace O'Dea and Andrea Hart were booked as witnesses. Howes released on 160 dollar bond. Fach released on 10 dollar bond.
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W. Howes
Tate's
First Av
William Bernard
Howes
Ed Hickey
J. B. Rice
Grace O'Dea
Andrea Hart
Fach
Purse Snatching On Street Car Leaves Mrs Derry Robbed
Two young men robbed Mrs H A Derry as she boarded a street car at Prie Street and Harvard Avenue. Both were well dressed. One brushed past again, the other escaped. The purse held 11.50 in cash and a gold Elgin watch.
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Derry
Prie St
Harvard
Elgin Make
Car Hits Taxicab On First Avenue
Two women escaped death after a street car struck a taxicab on First Avenue near Firetay and Atlantic streets late that night. The taxi was buried by the curb but the women were only severely shaken. An ambulance was called but the driver moved the car and escaped before it arrived.
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Firetay. S
Atlantic St
Luna Park
Widow Sues for 15000 Over Husband Dies in Road Accident
Minnie W Katser of Palle City files with county commissioners for 15000 in damages after her husband Fred Katser was killed November 30 1907 when he fell into a washed ditch across a county road near Falls City.
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Minnie W. Katser
Palle City
Fred Katzer
Falls City
Fortier 10 to Stand Trial Tomorrow for Double Killing
The trial of Jean Fortier for the killings of his brother and his wife last spring is set to begin tomorrow before Judge Mitchell Gillam. Insanity defense is anticipated as the likely plea by Fortier’s lawyers.
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Jean Fortier
Mitchell Gillam
Fortier
Plumbers Hold State Convention at Rainier Hall
Master plumbers from across the state convene in Rainier hall at 1420 Secondary. The session opened yesterday with emphasis on municipal ordinances to enforce sanitary plumbing plans.
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Rainier Hall
Chicago Excursion Last Of Season At $72 50
Chicago excursion priced at 72.50 offers final season ride with October 4 departure and return by November 30. Route via Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co with connections via Salt Lake and Denver if desired. Full details and tickets at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. KE Ellis, General Agent.
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Salt Lake
Denver
Union Ticket Office
Firat Av
KE. Ellis
Eneral
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Orpheum
Goatee
Lawrence
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Alhambra
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Shuberts
Webfoot
Russell @ Drew
Paul Armstrong
Corinne Toost
California
Ailleen May
New York City
Lois Mies
May
Peary
Cooke
Moore
North Pole
Requimaux
John W. Considine
Begood
the Grand
Harry Californisi
Atting
Man End
Rae Temple
Portiande
Majette
Anna Eva Fay
Lynch
Eisie Cresey
Washington
Chan, Lear
Department of Commerce and Labor
Jo Ee McHarg
Assatant
Department
Pather Crowley
Cleveland
Jacob Dickel
Alaska
Ivy
Point Barrow
Birmingham
Ane
THE
House OF Samples
Ladies’ Sample Suit Shop
First Avenue
Frondale
Thomas McGee
McGee
Irondale
Pittsburg
Herbert E. Law
Law
John W. Gates
Seattle
Oo Mats
Lee
Phomes
Valerie Vergere & Company
Troubadours
Jettie Carlitr & Clark
Je Jackes
Laura Buey
Albertus & Altos
Agne Piva
Victor
Sherman, Clay & Co
Service
Prince
Pacific
Serond Ave
Parnachutiat
Chicago
Chinese Theatre
A.Y
P.E
PRKIN
Jusgiars
America
Native Chinese Orchestra
Combine
Edwin J. Brown
D. D
Resects & Drew Tock Co
KREB
Abe
Northwestern League
Dugdale’s Athletic Park
Aberdeen
DR. B. F. Roller Lat Tice
Warner
the Arena, A.Y.P. Exposition
Seattle Lighting CO
Henry Bidg
Union
Newport Cafe & Grill
Madison
Tamale Grotto
Marion Street
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