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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

5

Mae Murray Stars in On Record at Strand Today

Mae Murray, noted Lasky star, headlines the Jesse L. Lasky production On Record at the Strand today. The drama features her as a determined teacher of national preparedness who battles a ruthless foe aboard a Sound steamer. Mrs. Vernon Castle appears in Patria on the Elite bill.

Mae Murray Lasky Paramount Strand Lasky Paramount Jesse L. Lasky John B. Clymer Paul West George Dubois Proctor Miss Murray Strand Theater America Vernon Castle Mrs. Castle

Patria Channing and Wardrobe of Theatrical Drama

Leeren Castle as Patria Channing stars in a melodrama set in New York with an overzealous detective bruising her fate. An unscrupulous attorney exposes her criminal ID to threaten her fiancé the inventor, but Judge-like twists and exoneration unfold through John B. Clymer and Paul West’s staging. Frances X Bushman also features at the Elite. Charlie Chaplin appears at the Strand Saturday.

New York John B. Clymer Paul West

Vinci the strongest strength creator advertised in Dorchester

Dorchester residents praise Vinci as the most efficient strength creator in their store claiming it rebuilt strength after surgery and even helped a nervous breakdown. Myrtle Healey reports twelve years of use with continued family reliance and a money back promise from H R Palmer & Sons.

Vinci Dorchester iMass Myrtle L. Healey Mase H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens Georgia

German Consulate Robbed of Official Papers in Juarez

The German Consulate in Juarez, Mexico reports a late night robbery of important official papers from Consul Max Weber’s files. Local AP dispatch notes the loss amid ongoing diplomatic duties in northern Mexico.

Mexico Associated Press Juarez Max Weber

Early French Lighthouse Cordouin Hght Details

The Cordouin Lighthouse, an early grand tower at the Gironde entrance in France, dates to 1611 and remains partially intact after remodeling. Its sea-swept position makes it among the most beautiful lighthouses of its era. A separate note mentions Mutual Scream Easy Street as a noted riot of fun in press and theater circles. The Strand program features a Metro piece about this and opens Saturday at 10 30 am due to high ticket demand.

Cordouin Hght France Gironde Metro Strand

Marguerite Clark and the Hawaiians At The Strand

Marguerite Clark and the Royal Hawaiians headline at the Strand next Monday. Doors open at noon with a 12 15 p m start, Hawaiian feature at 2 pm and showings every two hours. Tickets priced 10 and 20 cents.

Marguerite Clark Screen

Canal Dredging Halted. Safety Precautions Tighten Transit Rules

Foreign ship owners express satisfaction as Sunday dredging stops for first time in four years and eight hour work days loom. New sailing directions warn docks must bear heavy loads, and vessels with explosives or inflammables must obtain governor’s permit before entering canal.

Panama United States Canal Panama Canal Canal Zone

Paris official converts exposition into wartime workshop

Paris officials transform the Lyon exposition into a large workshop as M Loucheur, undersecretary of munitions, seeks machines. A manufacturer estimates his works rose from 120000 to 300000 dollars and M Loucheur pays 300000 with a single check, a move that mystifies here but would not surprise the United States.

Paris M. Loucheur Lyons United States

Sleuth Finds Loot in Home of railroad detective

Albert T. Forrester a railroad detective opened a trunk at his Youngstown Ohio home and found linen and household goods he had not seen before. He notified police who arrested his wife. Sheets pillows towels bedspreads and a large quantity of other material were recovered.

Youngstown Albert T. Forrester

Rathenau Tells of Great Work and War Adaptation

Berlin reports Dr. Walter Rathenau in charge of Germany's raw materials describes vast expansion of war offices, moving 100,000 documents, and crammed spaces into a city block. He credits rapid industrial adaptation and disciplined labor for Germany's wartime strength and blockade resilience.

Berlin Walter Rathenau War Department

Woman Pays 40 Cents After Five Years On Dublin Macon Train

A Dublin woman paid the conductor 40 cents for a ride taken five years earlier. She boarded a Dublin to Macon train and the conductor did not see her. she paid a dollar for Dublin to her station and kept silent about the 40 cent fare. Now she says she wants to settle the remaining amount since it is only right the railroad be paid.

Dublin Macon

Newlywed Carl Shuman jailed after crate confinement

Fremont Ohio. Carl Shuman of Oak Harbor, newly married to Cora Lattimore of Port Clinton, was confined in a call crate and brought to Fremont by motor truck. Friends arranged the arrest with Officer P J McGuire for creating a disturbance. Carl Bauch offered hands for Shuman to appear in court.

Fremont Carl Shuman Oak Harbor Cora Lattimore Port Clinton P. J. McGuire Shuman Carl Bauch

Israelites Fed by Bugs Revealed by Miss Oldroyd

Kansas City reporter outlines a theory that manna came from sap-laden bugs in India as Miss Roxana Oldroyd, a Kansas graduate and missionary, worked with Prof. Robertson to identify manna-like sap balls carried by green hopper relatives. The insects drop manna when startled, then Moses and Israelites encounter it.

Kansas City University of Kansas Roxana Oldroyd Arkansas City Egypt Miss Oldroyd Tndin Robertson Israel Moses

Amundsen Seeks Supplies for Arctic Voyage

Roald Amundsen, preparing a six year Arctic expedition from Chicago, ordered 4000 pounds of candy and olives and pickles. Ten explorers will receive 50000 cans of food and a total of two tons each of coffee and sugar. The provisions include roast mutton beef ox tongue lamb and various sausages and meats for the voyage.

Chicago Roald Amundsen Arctic

Coat Thieves Are Busy In New York Restaurants

New York City faces an epidemic of overcoat thefts in downtown diners. Two young men in jail confess stealing 45 overcoats from diners. police deploy a special detective squad to curb this pravity as the Watch Your Hat and Coat sign proliferates.

New York New

Hotels Struggle to Find Rooms Amid Busy City Week

New York hotel managers cite differing causes for room shortages as auto week and influx of buyers drive demand. Officials estimate 135000 transients, with crowded lobbies and rooms scarce from Waldorf to Biltmore. Some guests sleep in bathrooms or are sent to Newark and Brooklyn.

New York Thomas D. Green Hotel Men's Association New York City London Paris Berlin New York Sun the Sun Newark Brooklyn President Green Reading J. W. Rogers Waldorf-Astoria Vale Belmont Woods Biltmore Zia Rogers the Waldorf Hotel m Europe America Perso Bronxville Long Beach Reooktyed

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Patria Florence Reed Frances X. Bushman Royal Hawaiian Quintet Monday AT the Strand ELITE Leeran Castle ‘As Patria Channing Patria Mare Edmond Jones Charlie Chaplin Rex-Roy Winterville Annie Mathews Crawford Anderson Jones J. 8. Colle Thomas’ N. Gaines Thomas Bailey J. W. ‘Noell Charles W. Pittard J. T. Pittard Ruby Lee Anthony W. D. Browning J. B. Winter Zuma Nabors David Johnson Nabors W. M. Colle Whitley Carnford Rathenau Germany Dificult Temalin Reichstag Ohio Kansas Children Amundsen Explorer Adda Record Jam Gomes Port Washington Wis
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