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3 stories matching actor

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  1. The Tragedy of the 'Dizzy' Actor

    A backstage look at the fading stars of the Pacific Coast theater circuit.

    Mar 28, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyLocal Legends

  2. Legislators Behaving Badly

    Lawmakers attending a local performance in Olympia disrupt the show, casting doubt on their suitability for office.

    Mar 13, 1890The Yakima HeraldOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. The Unraveling of Professor Barrimore

    A traveling actor and self-proclaimed 'Professor' leaves a trail of abandoned wives and broken hearts across the Pacific Northwest.

    Dec 11, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima Avenue, Yakima, Yakima CountyScandal

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