Ten Holland Heinies at Poli's theatre delights patrons
Lorraine Lester charms as Verda in The Ten Holland Heinies at Poli's theatre this week while Janet Priest and her Henries draw applause. The act features songs by Gus Ed cards and vaudeville sequences, with notes on The Visitor and other performers, including the Morton Jewell troupe and dancing bits. The program also touts Polly of the Circus at Jackson's Theatre and a forthcoming Yiddish company at Jackson's, plus a cough remedy ad for Foley's Honey and Tar.
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Gofrano
Verda
Poli
Miss Lester
Janet Priest
Henries
Holland Daisy
Gus Ed Cards
Wilson Brothers
Morton-Jewell
Stace
Hadasa
Jackson's
David Kessler
Kessler
Thalia
New York City
Mme. Prager
Jewpstage
K. Juvolier
Mme
Clara Young
Fishkind
Prof. Horowitz
Foley
F.B. Brill and
Rainfall Falls Short of Rainmaking Promises
Bridgeport Water Company records show only about half an inch of rainfall last night. Officials had warned of a deluge that would end a water shortage, but the shower proved modest and failed to deliver the hoped for relief.
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Bridgeport Lic Co
Jupiter Pluvius
Massachusetts cities shift in liquor license votes
Boston dispatch reports a wave in Massachusetts where fourteen cities swung back to license, with Haverhill voting no license and Fitchburg Lawrence Northampton Pittsfield Springfield Taunton remaining licensed while Brockton Quincy and Waltham stayed no license. Springfield elected Democratic Mayor William H. Clifford, and Charles S. Ashley won another term in New Bedford amid long campaign history.
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Larlboro
Gloucester
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Lawrence
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Taunton
Brockton
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Waltham
Willamh. Clifford
Brecks
Charles S. Ashley
King Leopold Reported Dying With Paralysis
United Press notes a royal physician statement that King Leopold of Belgium, 74, is seriously ill with paralysis spreading. The aging monarch has reigned four years and faced Congo rubber business accusations. His nephew Prince Albert is heir presumptive.
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United Press
Leo
Leopold
Belgium
Congo
Prince Albert
Watchdogs Trained to Aid Burglars Reported in Paris
Special from United Press Paris December 8 police seek new methods to fight burglaries as guard dogs trained to assist robbers warn the thief and help him escape during police arrivals. The dogs, brought into Paris six months ago, are used where a job is underway and have aided criminals enough to prompt widespread import and training.
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United Press
Paris
Oe Ee Ae
Hostile Regiments Clash in Fez Parade Battle
Dispatches from Fez, Morocco report a pitched battle between two regiments of hostile soldiers on parade before the Sultan. Recruited from tribes long at war, their fanatical zeal overrode military restraint and scores of soldiers were killed.
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United Preas
Paris
Fez
Morocco
John Drew Hurt After Park Horse Accident
Actor John Drew remained resting comfortably at a New York hospital after a horse he rode in Central Park threw him and trampled him. Doctors reported no complications beyond a brain concussion that has improved with pressure, and a quick recovery is anticipated. The piece notes his collarbone and internal injuries from the incident. Also included is a German Reformed church Ladies Aid Society notice detailing a meeting and anniversary observance led by Mrs. Wiemer and others.
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New York
Oatterian Hospital
John Drew
Central Park
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The
German Reformed Church
Congress ‘Street
W. Bernhard
C. Biltz
L. Manz
H. Wiemer
Pastor Wiemer
Bank Resources Enormous Nationwide Banking Up 1900 to 1909
United Press reports a sweeping National Monetary Commission study showing total bank resources around 21.1 billion dollars with deposits near 13.6 billion and over 25 million depositors. National and state banks have grown since 1900, with loans totaling 11.373 billion and capital at 1.8 billion. The average per capita resources reach 237.24 dollars.
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United Press
Washington
United States
National Monetary Commission
National
State
Mutual and Stock
Private
Dinner etiquette and fairy verse in colonial humor
A collection of short humorous items and sketches: a dinner party cautionary tale about serving wine with labeled seals, a note on fairy bells and their chimes from bluebells to wood sorrel, a reflection on Madeira beggars and hardened pity, a joke about a watchdog bull terrier that fought a burglar, a courtroom quip about earning money by writing, a pun on rescuing a sister from a well, and a line about a “Bounce” life and partner want ads.
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Lexington
Fans tempt with dainty French gauze and painted fans
A local furniture store showcases an ornate Fan Section featuring Pompadour and court fans in gauze and lace, including ostrich feather and painted white sticks. The display highlights children’s dancing school fans, white enamel pieces, and varied domestic items like chiffoniers, dressers, wash stands, cradles, book and china cabinets.
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Vista Msec
Elastic Bookcases Show In Gift Room Display
In homes odd spaces under windows and corners can house Elastic Bookcases sold as individual units. A Fumed Oak case with leaded glass doors is featured in the gift room with other finishes in Golden Oak or Mahogany. Dolls toys and puzzles sit in the basement.
The Sensitive Press Humorist and Attributed Jokes
A Kansas City Journal piece notes a humorist’s irritation when jokes are misattributed to him and rival jokes credited to his rivals. It reflects on identity in humor and attribution within press culture.
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Kansas City Journal
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