Dry Agent Says He Slain Gangster Monk Eastman
Jeremiah W. Bohan, a prohibition agent, confessed to killing Monk Eastman on Christmas night after an all evening dispute at a Blue Bird Cafe on New York’s East Side. Eastman was unarmed. the gun was found on his body. Bohan, of the New York State prohibition commissioner’s staff, is married with two children.
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New York
United Press
Monk Eastman
Jeremiah W. Bohan
Bohan
Charles R. O'Connor
New York State
Eastman
Blue Bird Cafe
East ‘Side
Prohibition
Danderine Promises Hair Restoration and Volume
An old advertisement touts Danderine hair tonic claiming immediate shine and doubled fullness after a massage. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle to refresh the scalp, reduce dandruff, and stop hair loss, promising youthful brightness.
Johnny Jones Cast in Booth Tarkington Edgar Series
Twelve year old Johnny Jones headlines the Edgar role in Booth Tarkington’s comedies. The Beloit born child star appears in twelve two reel Goldwyn productions while balancing acting with civil engineering ambitions. He began on stage at six months and studied at Goldwyn with a studio tutor.
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Johnny Jones
Booth Tarkington
Edgar
Goldwyn Studios
Johnny
Beloit
Wis
Salomy Jane
Goldwyn Pictures
Gareth Hughes Chosen for Sentimental Tommy Title Role
A potential star Gareth Hughes is selected from many actors for the title role in Sentimental Tommy by Famous Players Lasky. The Welsh-born actor, from Llanelly, has stage and screen experience dating from age 14 in a Welsh Hamlet and came to America in 1914 to continue acting. He has appeared opposite Marguerite Clark Norma Talmadge and Viola Dana in notable silent films.
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Gareth Hughes
Barrie
Tommy
Famous Players-Lasky Company
Mr. Hughes
Llanelly
South Wales
Marguerite Clark
Mrs. Wiggs of
Norma Talmadge
Viola Dana
Behold My Wife at Gordon's Old South Theatre
Sir Gilbert Parker's Behold My Wife is shown this week at Gordon's Old South Theatre. The film adapts Parker's novel The Translation of a Savage with Mabel Julienne Scott in the leading female role.
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Gordon’s Old South Theatre
Gilbert Parker
Mabel Julienne Scott
Edith Johnson Stars in New Serial Fighting Fate
Edith Johnson co stars with William Duncan in the new serial Fighting Fate. William Duncan directs the production.
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Edith Johnson
William Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Anxious Somerville Couples Tied by Marriage in Film World
Enid Bennett is married to Fred Niblo and Thomas Meighan is wed to Frances Ring. Meighan's upcoming films include Easy Street Frontier of the Stars and The Quarry while Pris cilla Dean is married to Wheeler.
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Somerville
Enid Bennett
Fred Niblo
Thomas Meighan
Frances Ring
Priscilla Dean
Wheeler
Qaxk
Guide posts for Scenario Writers and industry notes
Readers in Boston Somerville and Worcester share letters about joining Picture-Play Magazine resources. The notices mention guides for scenario writers, market booklets with company names and story interests, and contact suggestions for questions to Griffith Studios and Mack Sennett Comedies.
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Wanda Hawley
Gloria Swanson
M. K
Boston
Tom Moore
Alice Joyce
B. D
Picture-Play
Seventh Avenue
New York
Clara Kimball Young
Selznick Pictures Corporation
Woonsocket
Ben Turpin
Mack Sennett
Los Angeles
Cal
Prunella Hall
The
Boston Post
Mass
Reward Raised in Missing Boy Case in New Bedford
New Bedford officials plan to add 500 to the missing 16 year old James F Collins reward bringing the total to 1000 dead or alive. Mayor Charlies Ashley asks Aldermen to authorize the increase and a popular subscription to reimburse the boy s father if the reward is claimed. Meanwhile Lalibettie surrendered at the Third District Court following a warrant in another case and was helped by his attorney Henry Woodward.
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New Bedford
James F. Collins
I Jr
Plainville Woods
Charlies
Ashley
Board of Aldermen
Collins
James
Lalibettie
Third District Court
Henry Woodward
Shelton Bank & Trust Co Shuts Doors in Shelton Conn
Shelton Bank and Trust Co with capital 100000 failed to open today and State Bank Commissioner Everett Sturges assumed charge. An official release cited a restraining order due to depreciation of securities held for loans and lack of quick assets.
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Shelton, Conn
Shelton Bank &Trust Co
Capital
State Bank
Everett Sturges
Steele Bequeaths 250000 to Dartmouth College Memorial
Sanfora H. Steele, lawyer, died December 19 in Pinehurst North Carolina. His will probated today provides 250000 to Dartmouth College for a memorial building in honor of his brother Benjamin Hinman Steele. His widow receives 300000 under the same will.
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New York
Sanfora H. Steele
Pinehurst
N. C
Dartmouth College
Benjamin Hinman Steele
Steeling
Fler Daughter and Plis Son Remains Recalled
Fragmentary text presents a quote about love and gender roles with phrases Fler Daughter and Plis Son and a mention of a man claiming love defines a woman's life. The readable lines suggest a discussion of family or literary titles without a clear event or names.
ANN WHITSON AND GRACE CAMERON A TALE OF SHAME AND SECRET MARRIAGE
Ann Whitson, 28, recounts her life and love triangle with Grace Cameron and Kenneth Halsey. Jimmy Callahan and Irvy Hathaway woo her while Kenneth falls ill and Grace allegedly marries him under duress. Ann learns Grace’s cold account and reports back to Mr. Halsey before returning to her rooms.
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Ann Whitson
Grace Cameron
Kenneth Halsey
Ann
Jimmy Callahan
Jimmy
Kenneth
Grace
Mr. Halsey
Understanding and Love in the Riley Apartment
Ann confides in Mamie about heartbreak with Ken and the social barriers of love. Mamie offers practical comfort, urging independence, resilience, and a shift in perspective about relationships and work. The dialogue highlights gender norms and friendship shaping Ann’s path forward.
To be continued tomorrow in the Daily and Sunday Post
The note states that content will continue daily in both Daily and Sunday Post until completion, signaling an ongoing serialized feature.
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Daily
Sunday Post
Car workers resume at Albany West Albany shops
Nine hundred car workers at the West Albany shops of the New York Central railroad return to work after a layoff that began December 23.
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Albany
N. Y
West Albany
New York Central Railroad
Taunton High School Girl Attacked by Stranger
Police search for a 19 year old man in a green suit and red hair who followed 16 year old Florence Chisholm from Taunton High School. He ambushed her near Weir and Summer streets, attempted to gag her, and fled toward downtown after she screamed for help.
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Taunton
Florence Chisholm
Taunton High School
Weir and
Summer Streets
Prize Plans for Home Beautiful Show Opens April Sixteen
Wide interest surrounds prize contests for the Home Beautiful Exposition in Mechanics' building. Chester I. Campbell directs the auto show and major displays. Entries from high school youths favor a six room cottage layout and model rooms. Total prizes reach 1000 dollars with many plans awaiting judge review.
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Mechanics’ Building
Chester I. Campbell
Mechanics
Campbell
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