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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1920

Page

26

At 9 45 A Plym uth Drama Unfurls Mysteries At Plymout Theatre

Edward H Crosby reviews Owen Davis melodrama At 9 45 staged yesterday at Plymuth Theatre drawing a large local and Boston audience. The plot centers on Howard Clayton found wounded in a locked closet with a web of motive and deceit surrounding his family. The ending rests on a long awaited revelation as detectives chase misleads and the sensational tale holds steady interest. The cast includes Dorothy Bernard Kenneth McKenna John Cromwell Edith Shayne Robert Harrison and Idalene Cotton delivering competent performances under a largely theatrical script.

Owen Davis Plymth Boston Howard Clayton Howard Dorothy Bernard Kenneth McKenna John Cromwell Edith Shayne Robert Harrison

Management bans denouement mention to preserve plot

The text notes a request from management for no reference to the denouement to avoid spoiling the plot. The directive emphasizes preserving the principal charm and implies ongoing reformulation of the ending.

Eddie Morgan Knocked Out In Callahan Fray

The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Eddie Morgan was knocked out by Callahan in a bout that featured a phony Eddie Morgan lasting one round longer. Callahan led early and won by a solid margin, showcasing a strong two handed attack amid questions about Dempsey Carpentier and moving picture stock schemes.

Philadelphia Public Ledger Callahan Eddie Morgan Dempsey+Carpentier

Cochran Plans Return After Picketing Dempsey Fights

The article questions Cochran’s claim of a Carpentier Dempsey contract and suggests his publicized trip to the United States served publicity more than substance. It notes lack of meetings with Kearns or Dempsey and mocks the idea of a behind the scenes deal in boxing for big money.

Cochran Descamps Carpentier Jack Kearns Dempsey California Kearns The Golden Gate Tremont House Yeaton’s

Greek star Demetral defeats Jolie twice at Grand Opera House

William Demetral defeated Ernst Jolie two straight falls to win the match at the Grand Opera House last night. The opening fall ended in 51 minutes 32 seconds and the second in 6 minutes 4 seconds. Earlier Kredetti beat Goulette in one fall at 26 minutes 6 seconds. In the semi final Peter Goulette pinned Billy Eliott in 23 minutes 7 seconds, one fall ending the contest.

William Demetral Ernst Jolie Grand Opera House Demetral John Kredetti Oliver Goulette Peter Goulette Billy Eliott

Boston Artist Paxton Wins Popular Prize at Corcoran

William M. Paxton of Boston won the Popular Prize of 200 dollars at the Corcoran Gallery of Art seventh exhibition of American oil paintings in Washington. Visitors voted during the week of January 12. Paxton’s Girl Sewing drew 228 of 316 total votes.

Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington, D. C William M. Paxton Boston Paxton Clark Frank W. Benson Paris Gerome Copley Society St. Botolph Club Philadelphia Art Club American National Academy United States Metropolitan Museum Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Boston Museum

Arlington High and Stoneham play to scoreless hockey tie

Arlington High School seven of the Inter scholastic Hockey league battled Stoneham High School to a 0-0 tie in the rear rink of Arlington High. After 49 minutes no score, three overtime periods followed before darkness ended the game. Key injuries paused play late in the OT.

Arlington High School Arlington Stoneham High School Hardy Reynolds Stoneham H. Stoneham Reynolds Hardy Anese Lynch Sisanvesuse Ec Cogan Bower Duplin Jackson Crosby Conant Sheehan Saey Fudge Murphy Packard Lowe Gay and Duncan Timor—Campbell

Huntington School Wins Meet at Boston YMCA A Gym

Huntington School track athletes dominated the meet against Alien Military speedsters at the Boston YMCA gym, winning 54 to 5. 50 yard dash went to Farley with Huntington placements in the top three, 45 yard low hurdles won by Brown of Huntington, with Temple and Huntington also placing. 300 yard run clinched by Varley of Huntington.

Huntington School Boston Farley Huntington Powell Allen Gray Brown Temple Varley

Huntington Athletes Dominate Track Meet Highlights

Gray and Huntington take multiple top placements in a relay and sprint events. Fabes wins the 1000 yard with Lynch second and Hersey third. Brown wins high jump with Zin and Straub close behind. Temple wins the 12 pound shot put with Brown placing second and Seifert fourth. The Huntington relay team of Gray Robinson Pierce Brown wins in 2 minutes 27 and a half seconds.

Gray Huntington Lynch Fabes Hersey Brown Pierce Straub Allen Temple Seifert Robinson Powell Pitsworth Hall Kelley

Newport snow carnival opens with large deer drive

Newport New Hampshire hosts its winter carnival opener in frigid 18 degree weather. About 150 participants spread through Corbin Park for a three hour deer drive netting 14 deer before escape. Venison dinner and theatre conclude day one with toboggan events planned tomorrow.

Newport N. H New Hampshire Perry Corbin Park Park Lodge Coniston Theatre

Thoroughbred racing results from New Orleans card

Multiple races at New Orleans feature purses from 500 to 1000 with six furlong sprints and a one mile turf. Winners include Sky Blue in race one, Portlight in race two, Shenandoah in race three, War God in race four, Troilus in race five, Franklin in race six, and Charlestonian in race seven. times range 1:12 to 1:44 with several close finishes and notable jockeys listed.

Havana Race Day Results and Stakes Recap

In the first race for three-year-olds and up, White Crown won at 5 to 2 with Hope second and Pretty Baby third. race time 1:12 4-5. The second event saw Bagdadine prevail over Beverly James and Zodiac, clocking 1:11 1/2. Blaze Away led a three-year-olds and up field to victory, Gerald Middleton placed second and Plantarede third, time not specified. Four-year-olds and up claimed event, Circulate won with Deckhand second and Sister Susie third, time 1:12 2-5. The Parguay Handicap winner was Alvord ahead of Sirocco and Hamiltona, time 1:12. In the final mile race, Regreso won for Carmody, with Fountain Fay second and 99 third. time 1:44. Multiple named runners including Dancer Statim Courcelles Alder baran Dragon Rock Hen Hampson Kentucky Boy Bond Verity Dolly among others also ran in various races.

Statim Courcelles Alderbaran Dragon Rock Hen Hampson Kentucky Boy Bond Verity Dolly Crump Hope Miller Pretty Baby Carmody Rockaree Steve Lady Langdon Felicidad Shiro Bagdadine Beverly James Zodiac Brown Blanche Donaldson Shoddy Blaze Away Arthur Middleton H. Garner Plantarede Elen Assign Ed Garrison Sweet Alyssum Kernan Lax Deckhand B. Fator Susie Walter Mack Cafeteria Pierrot Allah Goldstone Alvord Tryon Sirocco Pickens Hamiltona Kederis Blue Kuke Diversion Hank O’day Regreso Fountain Fay McCrain Atkinson Jack Dawson Kilkenny Rhymer

Liberals Form New Movement In Quiet Meeting

Mrs Anna G Spencer leader of the United States section of the International Woman's Party for Peace and Freedom urged a liberal cross party movement in Lorimer Hall. Speakers included Sylvester McBride Rev Samuel Crothers and Howard Winant urging free speech and unity of liberal elements across the 48 states.

Anna Garlan Spencer United States International Woman's Party For Peace and Freedom Lorimer Hall Committee of 48 Sylvester, McBride Boston Typo*graphical Union Samuel M Crothers First Parish Cambridge Howard R. Win Johns. Codman Boston Spencer United States of America League of the Dakotas Socialist Party Grea Crothers Bay State John Marshall

New Orleans Entries for Purse Races at Daily Meet

First race lists 14 entrants for 3 furlongs with purses 700 and also eligible horses. Second race features six furlongs for three year olds up with 700. Third race mile and a sixteenth for three up at 700. Fourth race Vogue Handicap one mile for three up at 1000. Fifth race Alabama Purse one mile 70 yards for four up at 800. Sixth race one mile and a sixteenth for four up at 800. Seventh race mile and a sixteenth for four up with 700.

New Orleans Sky Blue Ambrose Josie Gorman Parrington Ruby Mickow Groth Adrienne Natalie Marguerite Wood Audreya Elizabeth May Miss Dora Chinnie Walsh A Upward Portlight Ting-a-Ling Meyers George Clark Coltiletti Gourmand Marasmus Celta Cock O Shenandoah Pirate McGee Morris Mooney Jim Hastings Dolph Copyright War God Robinson Arnold Butwell Bullet Proof Boyles Assume War Mask Courtship Troilus Willis St. Isidore Lively Smith Woodstone Douglas S Franklin Honolulu Charlestonian Bombust Burke Willian Battiletti Auntie May John Reardon Tenute Get ’Em Oh Doctor No Fooling Automatic Red Joe Goodman Woors Scotty North Shore Tutt Auntie Della Alcatraz Run George Viscount M. Bert Thurman General Napthallvs Mabel Trask Black Wing Cobalt J. P. House Bugle Call Jim Dudley Toadatool Triomphant Camiskey Columbia Tenn Riddle George Washington War Togs David Judge John J. Casey Tom Brooks Sir Grafton Frank Mattox Bronner Miss Sterling Ulster Queen Marie Connell LaFouchere Ornella T Marie Miller Mistress Polly Ballet Dancer N Cobalt Lass Accelerate Alabama Baigneur Petdra Sun G Opportunity Grandee W. W.W. Hastings Night Wind War Cru Rainbow Girl Chick Barkley el Rey James Queen Blonde Baby Lynch Jack Reeves Antoinette Dorcas Toddler Nebraska Dancing Carnival Plument Hickory Nut Rookery Semper Stalwart al Pierce Mach Philistine Handful Marshon Kenward Grumpy Benefactor Lottery P. G. King Brown Almino Ben Hampson

Havana Entries Show Apprentice Allowance Claimed

Weather clear and track fast at Havana as six races list claiming purses of 600 dollars and various entries. Horses include Snowhill May Crait Venetian Boy Native Soil HimUtrade Top ring Sva Prince Breer Bally Connell Clin Railbird Stigeler Siro Precious Jewel Slippery Silver Tron Boys James G Twenty-Seven Lady Jane Grey Lariat OMalley Lackrose Dr Rae Woodthrush and others with noted apprentice allowance claimed at the meet.

May Crait Venetian Boy Native Soil HimUtrade Topring Little One Fox Loronel Sva Prince Breer Bally Connell Clin Railbird Qi Stigeler Siro Precious Jewel Slippery Silver Tron Boys James G Miss K Jil Old Sislers Parable Laura Miller K. C. Girl Uranium Lady Jane Greymen Lariat O'Malley Lackrose Dr. Rae Woodthrush Siming Lacerta Thornbloom Tokalow Dimitry Bielman

Rathom Charges Denied as Malicious by Senate Chairman

Chairman Page of the Senate naval committee said Rathom’s charges are a deliberate and malicious attempt to create trouble. He stated the charges are false and noted there are immoral conditions in the navy under full knowledge of Secretary Daniels and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt.

Washington Jan Page Senate Naval Daniels Roosevelt Rathom

Weather summary from J. W. Smith meteorologist note

Mean barometer reading 20.8 inches with precipitation trace reported. Values include 118.0 14.0 74.0 26.0 and partial observations. Official meteorological note attributed to J. W. Smith.

Trac J. W. Smith

Death notices for Etta E Chessman and Annie L Sullivan

In Cambridge Etta E Chessman funeral from 2 Lee St Saturday Jan 24 at 9 am Hig mass at St Marys Church Norfolk St 10 burial Randolph Central Cemetery auto cortege. In Pepperell Annie L Sullivan wife of Michael H Sullivan funeral from Susseph Church Saturday morning.

Chessman Cambridge Etta E Lee St St. Mary's Church Norfolk St Randolph Mass Central Cemetery Sullivan Pepperell Anniee L Michael H. Sullivan Susseph’s

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