Sinners, Fifties, and Vitaphone Shows Open Local Theaters
The Fair and Mission theaters debut Pola Negri in Three Sinners and Bebe Daniels in The Fifty Fifty Girl with supporting acts by Paul Lukas and Olga Badanova. The program includes Vitaphone sketches, live acts, and Bert Southern’s Vanities. Also at the Rialto Love Money stars Leis Moran. at the Deandi Put ’Em Up with Fred Hames. The lineup blends films, music, and stage performances across local venues.
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Pola Negri
Mission
Bebe Daniela
Vitaphone
Deandi
Fred Hames
Bert Sowthern
Rialto
Lote Moran
Nat — Bromley-Frederick
Nida
Paramount
Fair Theater
Paul Lukas
Tullio Carminmet
Olga Badanova
Gerda Wallentin
Gerdie
Remose
Mary Lewis
Prillient
Metropolitan Opera Company
Todey
Mission Theater
Vienna
Greser
Jeritza
Montagee Love
Fagin
Crook
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
Fred Humes
Dwandi Theater
Burt Southern
Vanities
Don't Make so a Toy Out of Baby
Ruth Britann bylines an article warning against overstimulating infants by treating them as toys for adults. It advises short handling periods and suggests Castoria as a harmless sleep aid, noting physicians prescribe it for colic and upset stomachs, with 25 million bottles sold yearly and a motherhood book with each bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Fletcher
New Airship System Aims 250 MPH Flight Route
Cleveland inventor A C Rutzen unveils a airship and airplane tube system claimed to boost speed to 250 mph and halve fuel use. He says tests with model planes succeeded and vows to apply the design to a full sized airship in Cleveland or Detroit with potential rooftop takeoffs and landings.
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International News Service
Cleveland
A. C. Rutsen
Rutzen
Rutzgen
Texas U Selects Rabbi for Address
Texas University named Rabbi Henry Cohen of Galveston to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class on Sunday June 3. Cohen, a 40 year Galveston clergyman, is noted for his broad education and active work in Jewish circles. He trained at Jews Hospital and London institutions and began American ministry in Woodville Mississippi before moving to Galveston in 1888.
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International News Service
Austin
Texas University
Henry Cohen
Galveston
Cohen
Jews Hospital
Lower Norwood
London
Engle
Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Woodville
Miss
Texas
Workers Win Fight Holding Dam Break Near Castlegate
Hundreds of workers and residents aided by reinforced fills and an overflow tunnel held the 60 foot Pleasant Valley dam after leaks threatened Castlegate Helper and Celten. Sheriff reports improved conditions, supplies sufficient to avert breach, and restores home safety for the townspeople.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Pleasant Valley
Castlegate
Helper
Celten
Denver and
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Price
English Women Take to Flying Despite Danger
The London Airplane Club reports more women joining its ranks and soon to receive sole certificates. Lady Heath and Lady Bailey have flown England to Africa solo, inspiring mothers and attracting new pupils. The club now teaches 200 pupils with 26 full members owning airplanes. flying may soon surpass motoring for both genders.
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London Airplane Club
Lght
F. G. M. Sparkes
London Club
Sparkes
Sperkes
International News Service
Lady Heath
Lady Bailey
Naval Flier Dies in Honolulu Crash
Lieut. William Reddington of the U S Langley was killed when his plane dived after takeoff from the Langley. A radio operator bailed out and survived. no body recovered by nightfall. Reddington served as a naval flier aboard the Langley.
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Honolulu
William Reddington
Langley
Reddington
Décs
Native Indianaer, 27, Dies in California
The report notes a native of Indiana aged 27 who resided in California and passed away. Details on cause or exact location are not provided in the fragment.
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Dent
Calif
Indiana
Methodist conference opposes compulsory military training in schools
In Kansas City on May 22 the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal general conference adopted a strong declaration against compulsory military training in U S schools. The action reflects church leaders stance amid ongoing national debate on military education.
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Associated Prose
Kansas City
United States
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Amarillo Ordinance Proposes Street Improvement Assessment
Jewel Davidson city secretary announces Ordinance 1016 establishing a hearing on a proposed levy for a portion of First Street improvement. The measure outlines cost allocation with three fourths borne by abutting property owners, pending notices and a hearing.
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Jewel Davidson
City of
Amarillo
Texas
First Street
Amarrillo
Fillmore Street
Harrison Street
Potter County
Carl Pleasant
City Commission
Amarillo Street Improvement Hearing Set for May 29 1928
The city will hold a hearing on May 29 1928 at 7 30 PM in City Hall to discuss assessments for street improvements in the Glidden and Sanborn Addition. Property owners may contest assessments, debts are due in five installments over five years, and notices will be published in local newspapers and mailed to owners.
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Glidden & Sanborn
Amarillo
Texas
Potter County
City of
Amarillon
State of Texas
City Commission
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Buster Keaton
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Wilma Banky
Marie Dressier
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Love Hungry
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Ruth Brittain
Texas U
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Tri-State Fair Association
America
United Kingdom
Canada
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Hold'em
YALEY
Jeanette Loff
Tom Kennedy
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Continental Supply Company
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Curb
Waples- Platter Grocer Company
Alex Davidson
John FE. Rowlands Tie Tipas
W. P. Greening Reese
Dempster Company ‘of Texas
Eeve Saeee
Cero
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J. D. Thompson
Ft. Worth & Denver Co
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Southwestern Public Service Co
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