Cyrano de Bergerac hailed as greatest play since Shakespeare
The article lauds Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac as the era’s top drama, praising its blend of action, poetry, and humor. It notes Rostand’s impact, the opening night frenzy at the Porte Saint Martin in Paris, and compares Cyrano's heroism to D Artagnan, while urging American actors like Walter Hampden to tour the play.
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Europe
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Faust
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Rostand
Satan
Paris
B& New
French Academy
Walter Hampden
Brian Hooker
Curang
United States
Burglars Enter Park Golf House
Burglars broke into the Beardsley Park golf house Thursday night but fled after being seen by Louis Golby who alerted police. Nothing of value was taken. Separate reports include thefts from John Salpatick and Leon Busch and a $5 loss claimed by Mrs. J Sherman.
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J. Sherman
Alba Avenue
Youth jailed for theft faces assault charge
In New London on August 5 a youth named Robert McGee was found guilty in the Police Court of stealing a gold watch from Mrs Cornelia Fattan at Osprey Beach. He received six months in jail and, after sentence, faces an assault and cash register robbery charge in Norwich. The watch was later found hidden in McGee's tap.
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New London
Cornelia Fattin
Osprey Beach
Robert McGee
Washington Green
Ichtown
B. Victor Prince
Norwich
Rose Chioda
Girl Rescues Drowning Man At Lake Hopatcong
Susan Raas a nineteen year old stenographer from Bradenton Florida saved a Brooklyn man from drowning at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey after several swimmers failed The man suffered a heart attack during a dive off the dock and was revived after an hour rescuers actions were witnessed by guests at the Villa Von Camp hotel and a purse was reportedly valued for the rescuer.
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Lake Hopatcong
N. J
Associated Press
Susan Raas
Bradentown
Fla
Brooklyn
Villa von Camp Hotel
Sardine Packing Firm to Dissolve in Maine
Eastport Maine August 5 The Maine Cooperative Sardine Company founded in 1921 plans liquidation about three months before contracts end. Members say the goals were largely met and individual packers should handle selling. In three years the exchange improved product quality processing and facilities. A large Maine sardine advertising campaign was still being considered for early execution.
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Eastport
Associated Press
Maine Cooperative Sardine Company
Maine
Rum Runner Faces New Charge for Burglary
In Northampton Massachusetts on August 5 Associated Press reports Philip A Grace of Springfield was arrested at Mount Tom junction by state troopers for transporting 16 quarts of champagne and revoked registration. He was rearraigned on a breaking and entering charge tied to a nighttime burglary at the home of hosiery maker George B McCollum.
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Northampton
Mass
Associated Press
Philip A. Grace
Springfield
Mount Tom Junction
George B. McCollum
Education Board to Discuss Appointments and Building Plans
The Columbus School addition is estimated at 100000 with 200000 available for new construction. The Busslek Junior High project may cost about 662000 plus 665000 mortgage. The board will consider resignations and teacher appointments and whether to begin the Columbus addition before bids. Architect Ernest G Southey estimates the Busslek school cost. Bids for that school will be sought in coming weeks.
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Bassick
Board of Education
Carroll Reed
Ernest G Southey
Busslek
Reed
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