Theatres and Vaudeville Circuits Readied for Week
Local circuits announce a busy slate with new acts and premieres. The RHTON building brings multiple theatres to Ogden and Spokane for seven nights as "Going Some" headlines at the Alhambra and "The Ringmaster" opens at the Grand. Other shows include "The Cat and the Piddie" at the Grand and "Texas" with "The Sunny Side of Broadway" on tap. Russell-Drew’s company bumps to "A Fighting Chance" after six more performances of "The Convict's Sweetheart." Vaudeville features Mile. Blanel at the Orpheum and Consul Jr. the educated monkey at the Pantares.
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Moore
Joe Gaites
Alhambra
Ringmaster
H. 8. Northrup
Broadway
Russell-Drew
Will Olay
Belasco
The
Spotters
Lois
Mile. Blanel
Orpheum
Edward Gallagher
Majestic
Consul, Jr
Educated Monkey
Pantares
Pan ama California exposition leaders discuss pointers show
Col Collier and Geo Purgham of San Diego discuss the A YoP exposition of pointers. Collier says the Seattle show’s success will aid the 1915 Panama California exposition management in San Diego.
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J. D. ©. Collier
Gillett
Geo. Purgham
San Diego
Seattle
Col. Collier
Seattle Playhouses Erected Amid Theatre History Gossip
The article recounts Seattle theatre development with mentions of managers, venues, and plans for new houses. It notes Grand and Third Avenue theatres, shifting ownership, and glimpses of San Francisco and Spokane links as the era’s entertainment scene evolves. Names and dates appear in fragmented form, reflecting a lively, unsettled theatre landscape.
Going Some at the Alhambra Delivers Roaring Farce Mayhem
A loud record audience roared through the Alhambra last night as Going Some kept pace with its speedy wild plot. Paul Arnone Rex E Beach Armstrong Henry and Alfred Hen star in a two and a half hour comic melee centered on cowboys and a rival ranch, with J Wallingford Speed cast as a would be printer. The cast, scenery, and pretty girls drew strong laughs, and the show runs through Sunday.
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Alhambra Playhouse
Undertakers
Paul Arnone
Rex E Beach
Armstrong
Heach
Henry
Alfred Hen
Flying Heart
J. Wallingford Speed
Spe
Weitville
Wilile
Agene O
Hack driver fined for overcharge in city case
Police Judge John B. Gordon fined William Rogers a hack driver seventy five dollars for overcharging a tran. Rogers charged George ahm and Fred Keck twelve dollars and fifty cents for driving them from the union station to Latona and Back. City Prosecutor Pierce faced bench warrants to summon witnesses before trial. Conviction was secured through their reluctant testimony.
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John B. Gordon
William Rogers
Rogers
George Ahm
Fred Keck
Union Station
Latona
Pierce
Seventy-Five Snub Taft Dinner Reveals Stiffed Invitations
A Taft State Building banquet drew 400 invites with 325 accepting and 75 declining. The notice warned attendees to respond by September 27 or risk cancellation, leaving 75 unhappy and 76 relieved in a moment of social theater.
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Taft
State of Washington
State Building
Mother of Mitchell Gilliam Dead at 78 in Walla Walla
Mrs. W. Gilliam mother of Judge Mitchell Gilliam of the King County Superior Court died in Walla Walla at age 78 from age related complications. A pioneer who moved to Walla Walla in 1859 she celebrated a golden wedding with her husband Mr Gilliam who died February 22 this year. Surviving children include Lane C. Gilliam Marcus H. Gilliam Nellie G. Dey and Mary Gilliam with Ben Gilliam killed in a Nevada holdup.
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Deception Pass
Nellie G. Dey
Walla Walla
Cackles and Grows at the Fair Today
Poultry show opens attracting nearly 4000 exhibitors including chickens turkeys and pigeons. Buff orps and Plymouth Rocks spark debates on egg laying, as feedsellers and fans fill the event. A quip about laying eggs prompts a quick escort for a startled visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Man Divorce Case Cites Bath Aversion As Cause
Mrs. Lillian Kemp sues Matthew Kemp for divorce alleging cruelty and nagging. The judge seeks more facts and the husband cites his aversion to bathing as the turning point in the marriage. The case before Judge Shackelford proceeds as read.
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Matthew Kemp
Lillian Kemp
Shackelford
Marriage announced for Ella Hilngworth and Joe Diamond
Miss Ella Hilngworth of Spokane wed Joe Diamond of Fremont in a private ceremony at Monroe Washington hosted by the Odd Fellows. Only witnesses were the groom’s mother Mrs P R Erickson of Fremont and friend C Van Houten.
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Ella Hilngworth
Spokane
Joe Diamond
Fremont
Odd Fellows
Monroe
Washington
P. R. Erickson
Freont
C. van Houten
Souvenir Dance Offered by Taft Fans at Dreamland
President Taft souvenirs to be given away at a Special Dance tomorrow night at Dreamland Seventh and Union Admission free. Local organizers urge attendees to arrive early and enjoy the evening of music and festivities.
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Taft
Dreamland
Seventh
Union
Jensen Family Stuns At A Y P Fair With Biennial Size
The Jensen family from Topeka Kansas attracted crowds at the Pay Streak of the A Y P fair yesterday. Henri Jensen 62 and Sophia 48 led 25 children aged 2 months to 32 years, totaling 486 years, 3,497 pounds, and 125 feet 2 inches in height.
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Prise
Henri Jensen
Topeka
Kansas
Jensen
Henri
Sophia
Joby
William
Ole
Frank
Ernest
Lioyé
James
Peter
Remeen
Arthur
Victor
Charles
Scott
Johnson
Archibald
Anna
Elizabeth
Mary
Susan
Nellie
Dorothy
Myrtle
John
Jensens
Market prices for produce and meats described
The note outlines general price levels for foods and commodities in the market, stating prices apply to strictly first rates unless otherwise indicated and reflecting the local traders' guidance on vegetables, produce, meats, and trees.
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