Meriden Man New Head of Foresters for Connecticut
Meriden man Michael P Kells elected chief ranger of the Connecticut Independent Order of Forestergy at the fifteenth convention in Hartford. The assembly, which also approved biennial meetings, created a court at large to absorb inactive courts under ten members. Officers from several courts were named and a banquet concluded the session.
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Michael P Kells Meriden
High Court of Connecticut Independent Order of Forestergy
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J C Lauritzen
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Reinald Archer
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Herbert Be Kier
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James Wilton
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Frank Sheehan
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Louis Despelteru
North Grogvenordale
S Mairgarent Healy
Minerva Niugatuck
Ten to Leap From Planes in New York Contest
Ten men will leap from airplanes 1500 feet above ground at Miller Field on June 26 to break the 150 foot fall record. The winner receives a gold watch. Mitchell Field pilot Seinei Hand will attempt the record by free-falling with a parachute, aiming for a seven second fall. If achieved, a drop around 1680 feet is expected, with speed near 120 miles per hour at landing.
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Senate backs bill to end railroad Pullman charges
Washington May 34 AP The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reported a bill to remove Pullman car surcharges. The measure, by Senator Robinson Arkinsoas Democratic leader, drew railroad opposition who warned that removing the charges would force increases in other rates.
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Gov Whitman’s Wife Dies at New York Home
Mrs Glico HE Whitman, wife of Governor Charles E Whitman, died at her New York residence yesterday noon after a lingering illness. She was a daughter of Oliver Blitehcock of this city and married in Los Angeles.
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Los
Opening Day At Park Draws Large Crowds
A formal opening weekend drew big crowds at the new park under manager Lawrence K. Chilsman. Attendance surpassed last year’s turnout, with the Cinderella orchestra and drum team from New York providing music as visitors enjoyed daytime and evening attractions.
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Lucky Lady at Palace theatre with Greta Nissen star
Greta Nissen stars as Princess Antoinette in The Lucky Lady at the Palace. Lionel Barrymore delivers a strong supporting turn in Raoul Walsh’s production with a lively mix of romance and comic pantomime. A vaudeville bill and a patriotic overture follow the feature, along with a large circus forecast for the week ahead at the Barnum grounds.
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George Taylor
Hal Burton
Cathlene Strickland
Charlotte Burton
Rogers Sisters
Chase Florence Bensee
Baird
Greta Nissey
Lionel Barrymore
Titty Jfssif James at Manaattay Players Holiday Matinee
The Van Hartin Players stage a second musical comedy under George Arvine at Park Theatre with Burt Smith leading a local chorus and Madeline Darling from Bridgeport in a principal role. The show Little Jessie James blends comedy with two pianos, plus an augmented orchestra. A double feature follows, including Richard Barthlemess in Just Suppose and The Vanishing American with Richard Dix and Lola Wilson.
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Bridgeport
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Priance
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Harr Archer
Suzary Billade
Mir Archer
Richard W Barthelmess
Lois Moran
Stella Dallagy
Ton Tyer
Gallagher
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Zane Keye
Richard Dix
Lola Wilson
Noah Beery
Malcolm Macfeeser
Alice Joyce
Kenneth Harlan
Africa
Claire Windsor
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Paris
Steel
Vera Reynolds
William Boyd
Hobart Bosworth
Charlie Murray
Ben Turpin
Lovee
Arapheathy
Jen Leudhs
Wtarrier
Wittered
Learyrer
Normain Kery
Henry B Walthall
Other Women's Husbands at Cameo Theatre
Warner comedy drama opens with Monte Blue and Marie Prevost as a happily married couple. A flirtation by Prevost with a charming attorney leads to a planned divorce but Prevost remains loyal, while Huntley Gordon and Phyllis Haver provide rival enticements. Eric Kenton directs EH Howe Jr. script. lively performances and topical humor mark the show.
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Birth of a Nation at the Majestic on Memorial Day
David Wark Griffiths epoch making spectacle The Birth of a Nation returns to New York at the Majestic with a special Memorial Day engagement. The production uses vast outdoor battle scenes and no spoken words, featuring Henry B Walthall and Lillian Gish among its cast, supported by thousands of actors and horses across 18 000 people 3 000 horses and 8 000 scenes.
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Donald Crisp
Howard Case
George Selgmann
Walter Lone
Elmer Clifton Tighteen
Gala Holiday Bill Today at Polis Vaudeville
The Polls Vaudeville stage will host a festive bill with select acts for maximum entertainment. Headlining is a musical comedy by the Seven Collegians with Gerard Gardner and Buddy Beryl. Also featured are Just for a Laugh, Charlie's Night Out, Skill in the Air, Paris a Metra-Gollum production with Paris in a gritty drama, Pathe News and Moving Day.
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Charles Ray
Joan Crawford
Adiais
Pathe News
Governors Foot Guards
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Welltiam I £ Tilden at Shubert New Haven Tennis Champion
William Tilden, World’s tennis champion, stars in They All Want Something at the Shubert New Haven for a week. The comedy features a noted cast led by Tilden and blends Connecticut life with farce as Wade Rawlins infiltrates a rich household to win favor and a chauffeur position. Tilden also competes in the Connecticut State tennis championship this week.
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Senator Nye to seek reelection without party designation
North Dalula senator Gerald P Nye announces he will run for reelection as a nonpartisan candidate, sidestepping the Republican ticket. Petitions nominating William Temke for senator and Lalpl Ingerson for governor on the Warmer Labor ticket were tied with the secretary of state today.
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Gerald P Nye
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