Polos Polite vaudeville and film program at Poli's
Following a record season in New York the Evans Society Circus and Ballroom Ballet brings a brief vaudeville tour to Poli's for the first half of the week. Highlights include Florence Ingersoll in the Blue Bird Dance, Adam Portier, The Gold Dust Twins Jacey and Belle White, Lionel Barrymore in a five part drama, and Lucille Millard Bros in a Circus act. A nine reel motion picture program for night workers is also offered with special matinees.
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Poli’s
Evans
Arrtista
Fiorence Ingersoll
Adam Portier
Gold Dust Twins
Lucille
Millard Bros
John
L. Kearney
Mupee
the Great and Company
R and Stanley & Lamgbert
Ecren' En
Plaza Douglas Fairbanks Show Shop and Triangle Masterpiece
Fairbanks stars in "Double Trouble" at the Plaza as the matinee idol in a five part Triangle masterpiece. The show offers high anxiety and excitement from start to finish with Fairbanks displaying his gifts. Also features Fred Star, Rice, Eimer and Tom in a top vaudeville program headlined by Rice and Tom. Harry King Bulger performs a sharp satire "Smith Brothers to New York" with Chieftle Elk Co. in an Indian novelty. Murphy and Lochmar contribute a singing comedy skit of clever topical humor.
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the Plaza
Rairbanks
Plaza
Fred
Deville
Rice
Eimer
Tom
Harry “King” Bulger
Chietle Elk Co
Murphy
Lochmar
Kick In at the Lyric Promises Sensational Drama
The first performance of Kick In by Willard Mack at the Lyric Theatre tonight features Cecil Spooner’s company in roles matching their strengths. The melodrama exposes police corruption and underworld influence through a vivid cast led by Molly and Chick Hewes as ex criminals pursued by authorities. The production, praised as powerful and direct, marks sixteenth week of the run with Howland’s store planned as a monster social event Tuesday night.
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Lyric Theatre
Cecil
Festablahet Favoriten
al Epés
Willard Mack
Lfe
Cecil Spooner
Molly
Lyric
Pell Trentom
Chick Hewes
Howland
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Howland’s
Masterpiece at Empire in Monte Carlo photoplay
Empire presents a five part photoplay Mr Grex of Monte Carlo adapted from E Phillips Oppenheim novel. Theodore Roberts and Carlyle Blackwell star with scenes set in Monte Carlo casinos and hundreds of extras and actors join the production.
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Jesse L./ Lasky Paramount
Theodore Roberts
America
Mr. Grex
Monte Carlo
E. Phillips Oppenhiem
Carlyle Blackwell
Monte Caro
West End Theatre Offers Stars in Six Part Feature Night
Tomorrow night the West End theatre on State street near Clinton Ave presents Otis Skinner's The Silent Voice in six parts with Francis X Bushman and Marguerite Snow. Broadway star Bea Martin appears in The Coquette in four parts, while Viola Dana stars in Children of Eve in five parts. Also noted is a curio on Henry Ford’s war stance and its potential impact on Europe’s fighters.
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State Street
Clinton Avente
Francis X/ Bushman
Mar
Guérite Snow
Otis Skinner
Bea Martin
Viola Dana
Commander Booth tells life story of her father at Lyric
Commander Eva Booth of the Salvation Army spoke at the Lyric Theatre last night recounting her father’s life, his ministry, and work among the poor. The event featured stereopticon views, moving pictures, a cross on a mule drawn float overturning, and messages from Congregational leaders including Rev. Tamblyn and Rev. Beard with remarks by Col. Peart, Col. Gifford, and Walter Jenkins.
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Eva Booth
Salvation Army
South Manchester
Main
Franklin
Congregational
George O. Tamblyn
Olivet
Adjutant Announces Elm Street Home Fund Elevation
Adjutant J. T. Winterbottom of the local army branch announced that nearly $2,000 has been procured for the home to be built on Elm Street. The pledge boosts construction planning and marks a milestone for the project.
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J. T. Winterbottom
The
Army
Lowey
Elm Street
Distressed Liner Minnesota Aids Sought Near Corondos
San Francisco December reports a crippled freighter named Minnesota wallowing about 600 miles south of San Francisco near the Corondos Islands. A tug and salvage steamer Yaqua were sent to assist, with crew troubles including a jailed man. The ship is expected to reach San Diego for repairs.
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Minnesota
Corondos Islands
San Diego
Polish Young Persons Hold Successful Fair at St Joseph’s
A well attended Polish young people fair at St Joseph's Polish Independent Catholic Church on California Street drew strong support. Misses Margaret Boucher Cecilia Waska Agnes Diszonys led booth duties under the pleased supervision of Rev. J Stankiewicz the pastor. Laurel and wreaths featured by John Sheck & Son.
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California Street
Margaret
Josephine Boucher
Cecilia Wa’ska
Agnes Diszonys
J. Stankiewicz
Aunt Jane's sea foods guide for finnan haddie serving
Advice from Aunt Jane on preparing finnan haddie in various ways. She outlines boiling with water, using a dripping pan, serving with cream sauce, and tearing into strips then simmering in water before adding milk and flour to thicken. Also covers broiling and baking methods with butter, pepper, and accompaniments.
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Jane
Debutante Miss Charlotte Riker at Sherry's in New York
Social notices from a New York paper describe Miss Charlotte Riker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Riker, being formally introduced at Sherry's during a Saturday afternoon dansant in the rose ballroom. The Riker family is prominent, with her grandfather Willdang Riker and her father heading Locomobile Co. of America.
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Andrew L. Riker
Eel
Sherry’s
New York
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Rose Ball Room
Riker
Metropolis
Willdang Riker
Locomobile Co. of America
Naval Advisory Board
Eulogies for Booker T. Washington at Messiah Baptist Church
Many eulogies were delivered for Booker T. Washington at Messiah Baptist Church yesterday afternoon. Fraternal groups from across the city sent delegations as Rev. W N Morton led ceremonies. The event honored the Tuskegee founder amid memorial tributes.
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Booker T. Washington
Messiah Baptist Church
W. N. Morton
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