Vivian Martin in Little Miss Brown becomes a photoplay
The story notes Vivian Martin as heroine in Little Miss Brown adapted into a photoplay by William A. Trady Picture Play company for World Film. It mentions theater crowds in Butte and a wager by Rev CA Rexroad about Chautauqua attendance versus Broadway theater, with his stance on horse racing, politics, and prohibition in 1916.
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Vivian Martin
William A. Trady
World Film Corporation
Columbia
Gardens Than
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Than
al G. Barnes
Montana
Rey
Blood Risings Begin A Mere Speck Threatens Growth
Fragmented text discusses dangers of growing infections and medicines, noting acceptance of physiological laws yet baffling effects. Mentions Atlanta and unnamed authorities, with incoherent phrases depicting medical concerns and cautionary action.
American note in German comment on Frye sinking
Berlin reports a Reuters summary of the U S note urging Germany to resume direct negotiations over damages from the sinking of the William P Frye. Rundschau argues the US seeks prize court rulings and to sway German naval policy, while Germany defends its right to protect urgent interests and offers full damages.
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London
Reuter
United States
Germany
William P. Frye
Rundschau
Frye
Rundschan
America
England
Rundachau
United Tes
Lusitania
Principte
Optimism Over U S Mining Prospects From Midyear Review
Reports expressed optimism about mining sectors noting revival signs in iron ore and pig iron shipments at Lake Superior, rising copper activity, and higher prices for zinc lead and quicksilver. The midyear review cites open U S resources, war orders, and reduced foreign competition as factors driving improved output and expected petroleum production to exceed last year.
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Jon Nitsle
Lane
Geological Surveys
United States
Lake Superior
Little Miss Brown at Ansonia theater in Hartford
Vivian Martin stars in the comedy Little Miss Brown produced by James Young. Betty Brown a flirt causes a hotel mixup while posing as a wife to a man whose spouse arrives. The farce features a strong cast including Chester Barnett W J Ferguson Julia Stuart Crauford Kent John Hines and Charles Dickson delivering lively comedy. Theatergoers see the Vivacious star and ensemble in a diverting film play shown Thursday Friday and Saturday.
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Betty Brown
James Young
Hetty
Hartford
Betty
Alway
Vivian Martin
Chester Barnett
W. J. Ferguson
Julia Stuart
Crauford Kent
John Hines
Charles Dickson
Incos
Little Miss Brown
Ansonia Theater
Huge Set Built For The Broken Coin At Universal City
A duplicate section of Paris sewer, 200 feet long, has been erected on the Universal artificial light stage at Universal City for the Francis Ford Grace Cunard company, now shooting the seventh installment of the serial The Broken Coin.
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Universal
Universal City
Francis Ford-Grace Cunard Company
Broken Coin Exhibit Shows Paris Sewage System Concept
The display recreates a Paris sewer section with manholes exactly as today. It also shows how Apaches escape a wall of the sewer, reflecting stagecraft perfection. A tunnel runs the Universal stages, resembling Hugo's Les Miserables sewer visions.
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Paris
Victor Hugo
The Cheval Mystery Arouses Emotion in New Victor Film
Rosemary Theby stars in The Cheval Mystery a nationwide release showing soon. She plays a sweet tempered girl and a hypnotized fiend in a powerful drama praised for its closeups and emotional acting.
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Rosemary Theby
Miss Theby
Theby
Rosemary
My Best Girl closes at American tonight
The photo dramatization of the New York Park theater hit My Best Girl featuring Max Wigman and Lois Meredith closes a popular engagement at the American tonight. The duo, first-time on screen together, drew strong crowds after starring in The Woman and Help Wanted on stage. Gyger the Swiss pianist also headlines as part of the strong bill for the month, with Mary Pickford in The Dawn of a Tomer Town set for Tomer and Saturday nights under a new summer contract with the management.
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New York Park Theater
Max’ Wigman
Lois Meredith
Mr. Wigman
Miss Meredith
Help Wanted
WNI
Histar Gyger
Tomer
Mary Pickgord
Outlook for Chautauqua season improves with local backing
With the Putte Chautauqua association forming, local support strengthens for educational entertainments in Butte. Boosters feel prospects are brighter this summer after last year’s effort yielded 400 signers to back another major program.
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Putte Chautauqua Association
Butte
Chautauqua and
Son of His Mother After Large Estate Trial Delayed
Ogden Utah June 99 Mrs Margaret Geddes testified in the case of Albert Geddes against the David Eccles estate. She said David asked her to write a letter to exonerate him as the father, and a letter mentioned a wealthy man who had provided support for the child. The trial paused as Mrs Geddes remained on the stand. Albert Geddes seeks recognition as David Eccles’s son via alleged secret marriage and a share of property valued at more than
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Ogden
Margaret Geda
Albert Geddes
Heeles
David
Btate
Albert
Sho
David Bicctes
Grant” Geddes
Simple White Net Gown With Scalloped Edge
A photograph shows a simple girlish white net gown with a full skirt and scalloped edge. It features a high stand up collar as a key bodice detail and conveys delicate, feminine styling.
Annie Larsen Detained During War Munitions Probe
The schooner Annie Larsen carrying war munitions is detained at Hoanlam Washington while a two part investigation proceeds. Customs will probe potential fraud in the voyage from San Diego toward Topotobampo Mexico and the cargo transfer to the Maverick. The Justice Department also investigates possible neutrality violations.
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Annie Larsen
Hoanlam
Wash
San Diego
Customs Department
Topotobampo
Mexico
Maverick
Paul H. Schluter
America
Kansas City
Department of Justice
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