Changes Made in Traveling Shows
Veteran showman Harry L. Gordon recalls the evolution of the traveling circus in America from notorious rovers to orderly, reputable showmen. He notes past crimes, tightened security, and the shift from rough crowds to civil operations under police coordination. The piece highlights improved conduct, ticketing reforms, and stricter town relations as circuses now travel as organized, family-friendly entertainments.
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Harry L. Gordon
Europe
America
United States Or Department
Road to Glory at Rialto Stars May McAvoy
May McAvoy shines in Foxs The Road to Glory as Judith Auien a carefree heroine who sees her luck shift. The film co stars Leslie Fenton Ford Sterling Rockliffe Fellowes Mills Davenport and John Mac Sweeney with Howard Hawks writing and directing. Tonight is the final Rialto showing as the local run ends. Also noted are the funeral services for John Oeschl at 2 pm from maybe derment with burial in Mount Moriah cemetery.
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May McAvoy
Fox Films
Judith “Auien
Happy Tel
Tunint
Rialto Theater
Miss McAvoy
Leslie Fenton
Ford
Sterling
Rockliffe Fellowes
Mills ‘Davenport
John MacSweeney
Howard Hawks
Ofschlt Funerat
John Oeschil
Derment
Mount Moriah
Direct telegraphic link opens New York Mexico City
President Coolidge and President Calles celebrate Western Union's debut of an unbroken circuit between New York and Mexico City. Messages praise closer U S Mexico ties and note direct land and cable routes linking Galveston Vera Cruz and Mexico City, boosting commerce and cross border understanding.
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New York
Coolidge
Calles
Mexico
Western Union
Mexico City
Newcomb Carlson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Eduardo Ortiz
Communications and Public Works
New York City
City of Mexico
Calvin Coolidge
Mayardo Orta
United States
Trescent Canes
America
Washington, D.C
United States’ of America
Elias
Enor Newcomb Carlton
Our
Republic
Eduardo
Philadelphia
Boston
Galveston
Vera Cruz
London
Mian Waving Gun Triggers Crowd on East Mercury
Anton Cernivec waved a .88 caliber automatic pistol in the 300 block of East Mercury last night drawing a crowd of small boys. He threatened to shoot. Detectives Calpin and Reagan took him to the city jail and booked him on carrying firearms charges. A paper bag with dozens of cartridges was found on his person. He allegedly refused to submit to arrest, the report said.
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Mercury Street
Anton Cernivec
Cernivec
Calpin
Reagan
Bob Larson Returns with Hollywood Orchestra at Gregson Springs
Bob Larson, former resident of Butte and Anaconda, fronts a 10 piece band playing 30 instruments in a summer engagement at Columbia Gardens. The welcome at Gregson Springs features Harkins' orchestra of Butte. Larson, renowned as an orchestra leader in the mining district, opens his season Friday evening with free dancing for the public.
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Bob Tareon
Hollywood Hoof
Gregson Springs
Harkins
Butte
Larson
Anaconda
Columbia Gardens
the Gardens
Great Falls Welcomes 2000 Delegates for Legion Convention
About two thousand visitors are expected in Great Falls for a three day opening of the state American Legion convention. Butte delegates left yesterday and local post leader Al Livingston says the group may pursue the 1927 convention in Butte during the Fourth of July celebration. Delegates include Livingston Lehn Stivers and auxiliary reps La Forrest Comba Wellcome. A varied entertainment program is planned with invited figures such as Past National Commander John R. Quinn and Montana labor leaders among others.
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Great Falls
The
American Legion
Butte
al Livingston
Sliver Bow Post
Livingston
Fred Lehn
D.G. Stivers
J. A. la Forrest
Margaret Comba
Charlotte Wellcome
John R. Quinn
Ezra Clemens
J. M. Lonergam
Lucy Boyd
M. L. Spencer
Department of Minnesota
Normal En- Ele
A. W. Wakelyn
Great Osborne
Stephen Ely
Montana Federation of Labor
Allen Services Held for Fred A Allen at White's Chapel
Services for Fred A Allen were held yesterday at 2 PM at White's chapel with Rev Edward Smith officiating. Many friends attended and paid moral tributes. Interment followed at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
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Poe
Sahil Dt
Honang Pongee
Chic Myrer
Oright
Lacey
Aiowe
Ize
Kew
Phillips
Tillman
the Symons Dry Goods Company
Java
Toyo
Gore Gon
Whienery
Ube
Jack
Rubee
Fo Moral
Harum-Scarum Ad
Bernardi
Montana
Po- Hce
Rialto
New Circuit
Kewweem Carlton
Mian
Bob Larson
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