Mrs. Potter
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jun 15, 1894A Child's Insult Set Off a Seattle Detective's Family FeudFrank Potter sought a neighbor girl for detective work; his wife suspected more. When his 6-year-old called the girl a 'chippy,' the whipping that followed landed the family in court.Seattle, WA
- Aug 5, 1894A Preacher's Attack Becomes Free Publicity for Seattle's Potter-Bellew RunA Portland minister accused the touring actors of scandalous church behavior; telegrams from Victoria said he had the wrong couple, and Seattle theatergoers got a four-night engagement to judge for themselves.Seattle Theater, Seattle, WA
- Aug 13, 1894The Preacher, the Actress, and the Seattle Theatre FeudMrs. Potter and Kyrle Bellew packed the Seattle Theater—then found themselves denounced from a Portland pulpit by a preacher they insisted they had never gone to hear.Seattle, WA