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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
12
Elimination of workmen at many light and power stations is foreseen in a new carrier current application. The system acts like wireless but transmits over wires and is being tested at the General Electric plant in Lynn.
A Lynn plant demonstration showed using high frequency radio waves sent over wires to turn lights or power on and off at distant branch stations. Professor Elihu Thompson explained the system could automate operations now done by workers, with multiple waves attuned to individual stations over a single line.
A method superimposed on a 4100 volt house lighting feeder circuit allowed independent control of multiple relays in Nahant. By assigning each relay its own carrier frequency the lights could be switched on or off without affecting other loads on the same line.
The story notes leading man Mr Hearn starring in The Truthful Liar at the Modern and Beacon Theatres with Wanda Hawley and The Face of the World at the Park Theatre. It cites prior screen roles Treason The Undercurrent The Last of His People Into the Night and White Eagle. Born in Dayton Washington in 1888 he studied at Whitman College and is six feet tall with brown hair and eyes.
All real picture fans will rejoice to hear that Eugene O'Brien is to appear once more as Norma Talmadge's leading man in The Voice from the Minaret now filming at United Studios in Hollywood. O'Brien, a Selznick star for three years, last acted opposite Miss Talmadge in The Perfect Lover and other notable productions.
Claire Windsor is the latest recruit on Goldwyn lot playing a key role in Broken Chains. Charles Chaplin bought five acres in Beverly Hills near Pickfair to build a grand residence, not naming its chatelaine. Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan Edith Johnson finish a Vitagraph feature and vacation at Palm Springs.
Eva Novak announces engagement to William Read, both active in motion pictures. The wedding is likely this month with sister Jane as bridesmaid. Novak, formerly a Fox star, now features in a series of independent productions.
Joseph Poland, noted Coast production writer, aligns with William Fox. He recently finished The Gun Fanner scenario for Tom Mix and The Splendid Outcast for John Gilbert, signaling a major collaboration in silent cinema.
Franklin Featurettes and two reel comedies exploiting Baby Priscilla Moran and other clever kid talents are planned as a new screen entertainment. The comedies will be produced at the Buster Keaton studios with Chester Franklin directing.
Readers discuss photoplay scenarios and photography requests. Mentions include Henry Haskell and Lillian Walker on stage touring, Valentino suggestions, Famous Players Lasky in Hollywood, and photos from players. Lois Lee linked to Don't Write Letters and a beauty contest win.
John Jackson Walsh, former Governor nominee, declares in a keynote that Democratic nominations for high office are not for sale. He urges voters to judge candidates by fitness, experience and democratic ideals, not by deals or paid influence. He notes others may buy influence, but he will campaign on merits.
Cupid strikes in Washington as Miss Coranelle Mattern presidential stenographer announces marriage to Norman B. Shephard of New Haven Connecticut. Mattern has Parkersburg West Virginia as her home.
Judge Dubuque sentenced Cornelius Duke to eight to ten years in state prison for the robbery of Nathan Dublin, a Dorchester storekeeper on Washington Street. Duke, described as a colored thug, committed the hold up yesterday in Superior Criminal Court.
June 5 United News reports a book of Don'ts from Police Commissioner Enright guiding New York policemen. Advice includes carry baton in right hand and not on shield, monitor traffic, observe departures from flats, watch for burglars with instrument cases, and avoid grouchiness.
The Wilkin II rum-runner power boat was sold at Salem by Deputy U S Marshal Everett Pur year for $430. Marion J. Cooney of Gloucester bought the craft. It was seized Feb 22 by Treasury agents McKenna Harney and Finnegan with alcohol aboard and later libeled in federal court before sale.
The State Election Commission announced registration for September and November elections opens Monday at City Hall. Women voters are expected to exceed 75 980 registrations last year. A personnel cap will meet overflow as registration continues until the August 28 primary deadline at City Hall until 10 p.m. Additional sites in each of the two wards offer registration opportunities during the week preceding closing.
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