Screen and Spotlights at the Theaters and Local Note
HOLLYWOOD Calif Jan 3 When it comes to comedians Charles Reisner ranks among the best He has risen from vaudeville to directing Syd Chaplin in four comedies including The Gold Rush and The Missing Link Reisner guided Charlie Chaplin and Jack Dempsey relation to film humor He describes his method and recalls directing The Gold Rush plus four Syd Chaplin hits A vaudeville bill is the main feature at the Fair with comedy and dancing plus Lovey Mary starring Bessie Love and William Haines Yakima Canutt stars in Desert Greed at the Rialto and Shore Leave the Barthelmess Navy romance leads tomorrow The Fair week ends with Don Philippini conducting and Fortunes for the audience The article notes Reisner’s rise from boxing to directing and the success of The Better Ole with Syd Chaplin and comments on his philosophy of humor and audience perception.
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Hoolywood
Calif
Charles
Chuck
Reisner
Syd Chaplin
Chaplin
Laugh Makers
Syd
Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Exchamp
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Warner Brothers
Rialto
Richard Barthelmess
Story of
Americans Paid Ransom for Two Hostages in Mexico
Two American miners J W Wiley and E B Connors were kidnapped near San Francisco Del Oro in Chihuahua. Bandits demanded 5000 dollars but settled for 350 after Connors secured the money and both men were released without reported mistreatment.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
J. W. Wiley
E. B. Connors
San Francisco del Oro
Chihuahua
Connors
Thirty Rebels Killed by Dutch Troops in Siloengkang
Padang Sumatra January reports say thirty insurgents described as communists were killed and many arrested in clashes with Dutch forces in Siloengkang district over past days. The district reportedly remained in revolt as advices arrive.
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Sumatra
Associated Press
Padang
Sumartra
Siloengkang
National Bank Call for December 31 Issued
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of close of business on Friday December 31. In Austin the state banking department announced a call for condition of state banks at close of business December 31.
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National Bank
The
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Austin
State Banking Department
Film Week at Mission and Fair Promises Variety
John Gilbert and Greta Garbo lead the Mission’s feature for the first three days with a thrilling romance. The Greater Glory a war epic from June Mathis stars Anna Q Nilsson and Conway Tearle, shown at the Fair Wednesday and Thursday replacing The Cat’s Pajamas with Betty Bronson. The Merry Madcaps join Deandi amusements alongside regular film programs this week. Fighting Through with Bill Sullivan screens today and tomorrow. The Set-Up featuring Art Accord runs today and tomorrow plus a comedy.
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John Gilbert
Greta Garbo
Gilbert
June Mathis
Anna Q. Nilsson
Conway Tearle
Betty Bronson
The
Merry Madcaps
Bill Sullivan
Tongue greeting custom in Thibet observed on meetings
The article notes a Thibet custom where natives stick out their tongues as a mark of respect when meeting friends, illustrating local etiquette and cultural practice.
U. S. Mat Men Fly to Havana to Aid Host Team
Columbia wrestling captain Mike Sesit Waldemar Autick and Dr Carlos Henriquez travel to Havana Cuba to coach University of Havana wrestlers during the holidays. A dual meet between the two universities is anticipated as the result of the trip.
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New York
Columbia
Havana
Cuba
University of Havana
Mike Sesit
Lion
Waldemar Autick
Carlos Henriquez
Indicted by Grand Jury Arrests Reach 1926 End
Fifteen white men and women and one Chinaman were arrested by the sheriff's department on grand jury indictments from the November term. Indictments cite liquor law violations, forgery, theft, receiving stolen property, and fraud. Many are out on bond while several are jailed.
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Sheriff's Department
Grand
Sam Ramsey
A. G. Goforth
Orville Brint
Florence Watson
C. O. Lindsay
Ben Sawyer
Henry Knighton
E. H. Crawfford
T. H. Crawford
Jackie Rigdon
Lo Chang
Fred Blight
Joe Kennerman
J. E. Morgan
G. Haines
Ed Ryan
Nerman Kiinglan
County Clerk Shifts to Cash Only at Recorder’s Office
County Clerk E. M. Pittman announces a 1927 cash over the counter policy for all recordings. He cites high costs of maintaining a full time bookkeeper and overtime for the office staff as the reason for the change.
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E. M. Pittman
Plan Burial for San Marcos Race Driver
The body of Royal King Allen of San Marcos, a racing driver, was taken to Seguin for burial after he died in a Sunday racing accident in San Antonio while his car ran at 80 miles per hour.
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San Antonio
King Allen
San Marcos
Seguin
Amarillo Students Begin Semesters Exams Early
After holidays Amarillo's school pupils return to class for a midyear assessment set for January 17 to 21. The district uses a grading system where January exams count one fourth while daily work and six week tests comprise the remaining three quarters, making recitation the main measure of learning.
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Amarillo
W. A. McIntosh
Greater
Man Freed on Bond in Auto Killing Case
Capt. Michael C. Shea of Fort Sam Houston is free on a $1,000 bond on murder charges connected to the death of Lena Martinez who was knocked into the San Antonio river when a coupe crashed through a bridge rail. Shea surrendered Sunday morning claiming ownership of the car, in the ongoing case.
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C. Shea
Fort Sam Houston
Lena Martinez
San Antonio
Shea
Mexico Builds 130 Mile Road From Perote to Vera Cruz
Mexico plans a 130 mile highway linking Perote, end of the Mexico City road, with Vera Cruz. The completed route will create an excellent roadway from Mexico City to Vera Cruz, expanding national transportation.
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Mexico
Perote
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Foley's Honey and Tar praised by Indiana mother
An Indiana mother extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds noting it controlled her son's bronchial trouble from age three. The ad-like message claims the product surpasses all others and recommends Johnston's three dependable drug stores.
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Indiana
Foley
Truckle
Johnston
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