Forbes Minstrels of 1920 in Clever Show
Last evening the second of two Forbes Minstrels of 1920 performances, under F M R A and directed by George W C Lord, at the Chelsea Theatre drew a large audience. The choruses sang with finish. notable numbers included Tell Me Little Gypsy and My Little Bimbo. The Military Maids march impressed, So Long Oolong was well sung, and The Magic Charm skit with Julius Sneezer Jones and Lizzie drew laughs. The Japanese number was a great hit.
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Forbes Minstrels
George W. C. Lord
Chelsea Theatre
Everett Curtis
Gertrude Monroe
Ed Payne
Forbes Girls
Long
Celia Casey
Julius Sneezer Jones
Fd Payne
Lizzie
Annie McCarthy
Funeral services for ex patrolman John Doherty
Funeral services for John Doherty a 84 year old retired Boston police officer will be held Friday morning at St Catherine s Church Charlestown He died yesterday at his home 77 Monument Street Charlestown He retired from the police last April He is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters One son Ensign John G Doherty is attached to the destroyer Kalk at the Charlestown navy yard
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John Doherty
Boston
Monument Street
Charlestown
St. Catherine’s Church
Doherty
Police Department
John G. Doherty
Kalk
Charlestown Navy Yard
Famous Cat of New England State House Mike Saves Commonwealth Thousands
The Massachusetts State House cat Mike, once near death as a kitten, now socializes with the Governor and Vice President elects, patrolling boiler rooms and saving the state thousands of dollars yearly. Boiler inspector Harry Morton found him and staff nursed him to health, with Assistant Engineer Charles A. Thompson noting Mike’s daily meals and authority in the State House.
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Massachusetts
Mike
Coolidge
State House
Commonwealth
New England
United States
Caesar
Sum
Treasury Department
Governor’s Council Chamber
Harry Morton
Charles A. Thompson
Cat Mike Rules State House in Momentous Year
A feature describes Mike the cat shaping life at the Massachusetts State House. He asserts sovereignty over the governor's chair, protects the library from damage, and keeps the records intact. The piece notes his popularity among staff and visitors, and records his daily rounds through the engine room and governor’s office.
Popular Theatrical Stars Lead Motion Picture Magazine Poll
In a Motion Picture Magazine popularity contest the top women were Mary Pickford Norma Talmadge and Pearl White while the leading men were Williams Hart Wallace Reid and Richard Barthelmess Our Mary received the largest vote total by a wide margin.
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Motion Picture Magazine
Mary Pickford
Norma Talmadge
Pearl White
Williams
Hart
Wallace Reid
Richard Barthelmess
Our
Mary
Irene Castle to Return to Screen With Own Producing Co
Trene Castle now Mrs. Robert Treman of Ithaca New York is to return to the screen with her own producing company sponsored by her husband. The former Mrs. Vernon Castle has been living quietly in Ithaca enjoying her dog kennels and horse stables.
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Trene Castle
Robert Treman
Ithaca
N. Y
Vernon Castle
Notable Gathering At Premier Of Way Down Past In Los Angeles
The premiere drew filmland stars including Mary Pickford in white chiffon Douglas Fairbanks Charles Ray and wife Bebe Daniels in orange Viola Dana Shirley Mason and Bernard Dwining Penrhyn Stanlaws Madge Bellamy and others.
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Los Angeles
Filmland
Mary Pickford
Lovely
Douglas Fairbanks
Charles Ray
Bebe Daniels
Douglas Maclean
Madge Bellamy
Penrhyn Stanlaws
Viola Dana
Shirley Mason
Bernard Dwining
Shirley
Paul Seardon
Betty Blythe
Charity Rodeo in Los Angeles Seeks 75000 for Poor
The Goldwyn Company in Los Angeles organizes a charity rodeo with Will Rogers Douglas Fairbanks William S Hart and Tom Mix to perform riding lassoing and sharpshooting. Proceeds go to Los Angeles needy through the Mayor’s office.
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Goldwyn Company
Los Angeles
Will Rogers
Douglas Fairbanks
William S. Hart
Tom Mix
Filmland
Mark of Zorro sets world box office and attendance records
Douglas Fairbanks United Artists film The Mark of Zorro shatters records with 19 547 patrons at Capitol Theatre New York in a 1 to 11 show and 11708 32 dollars gross. It establishes a new high water for theatre attendance worldwide as it plays this week at the Modern and Beacon theatres.
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Douglas Fairbanks
United Artists
Capitol Theatre
New York City
Capitol
Modern
Beacon
Lowell Sherman film roles beyond Way Down East
Rockland reader asks which pictures actor Lowell Sherman appeared in besides Way Down East. No further details available in the snippet.
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A. EB
Rockland, Mass
Lowell Sherman
Hayes Healing Honey Cures Tickle and Colds
Advertises Hayes Healing Honey as stopping throat tickle and curing congestion with a free Graves Open-Trade Salve trial offer. Mentions chest head and croup relief and a promotional bettie box included.
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Canopic to Enter Boston Harbor Friday Morning
White Star steamship Canopic bound from Genoa and Naples and Gibraltar and the Azores was in wireless contact with Boston yesterday Captain Roberts said the liner would reach the lower harbor tomorrow night at 6 o clock and berth at Commonwealth pier South Boston at 8 o clock Friday morning
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White Star Line
Canopic
Genoa
Naples
Gibraltar
Azores
Roberts
Commonwealth Pier
South
Engineers Open 47th Convention in New York
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers opened its 47th annual convention in New York with Fred J. Miller retiring as president stating too many industries run on the hire drive and fire plan. The address preceded new officers' induction in tonight's session.
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New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Fred J. Miller
Edwin S Carman of Cleveland and His Successor
Local notice identifies Edwin S. Carman of Cleveland and references his successor in a succession matter. The brief item notes ongoing changes in leadership and emphasizes transitional duties.
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Edwin S. Carman
Cleveland
Japanese Casualties in Siberian Fighting Reported
The Japanese war office announced casualties to date in Siberia: 1487 killed in action and 1522 wounded, with 586 deaths from sickness.
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Tokio
Siberian
War Office
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