Chicago Distances Grow as Rivers and Harbors Push Farther
Secretary Thompson of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress asserts that Chicago is now about twice as far from New York as in 1914, due to freight rate increases and broader transportation costs. He notes miles are not the sole measure and urges expanding inland waterways to boost U S commerce and reduce transport costs.
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Texas
Laws of Certainty and Simplicity Urged by Conference
Saint Louis August 28 The drift of pay is toward uncertainty and variation the committee on reclassification and restatement of the law recommends a simpler recodification to uniform laws across states The report argues that a plain system with certainty simplicity and order best serves a large republic The piece notes the complexity of interstate commerce and the need for coordinated law across many independent courts The article also mentions a push for tree planting guidance from the American Forestry Association including free planting aid and guidance for roadside trees
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Silk Husbands and Calico Wives at Plaza Theatre
Plaza Theatre offers a last showing of Silk Husbands and Calico Wives with House Peters and an all star cast. The vaudeville bill features Solt Duo and Broshell plus Harry Garland and Paullette with Ray. International News and topics of the day accompany the program.
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Ray
the Plaza Management
Eddie Pelo
Carl V. Larson
Augmented Symphony Orchestra
Red gum imitates mahogany in woodwork
The Ameri can Forestry Magazine notes red gum is used to imitate mahogany or Circassian walnut in furniture and cabinets. Proper finishing can resemble those woods, but a key difference remains in the size of the pores.
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American Forestry Magazine
Stage Whisperings and Film News From The Hippodrome
Stage whispers note L es le Austen joins Madge Kennedy opposite Ethel Barrymore in Cornered. Dillingham says Hippodrome features are being shot to guard patents. Next week all Keith houses show Babe Ruth in slow motion baseball action. Holbrook Blinn opens in The Bad Man in Stamford as Browne readies New York bow. Lincoln moves to final three weeks at Cort Theatre with Drinkwater’s play and McGlynn leading the tour.
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Ethel Barrymore
Madge Kennedy
Charles Dillingham
Kteth
Holbrook Blinn
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Porter Emerson Browne
New York
Comedy Theatre
Broadway Season Moves Through Stamford to New York Run
The drama had its American premiere in Stamford last November and began its New York run December 15 at the Cort, where it has continued through the summer to large receipts. Abraham Lincoln will close at peak popularity. Jimmie, Arthur Hammerstein’s musical with Frances White, opens Hartford Sept 30 and reaches New York in November with Ben Welch, Roger Imhoff, and Harry Delf in the cast. Hammerstein must rehearse in multiple halls to fit the schedule. Efrem Zimbalist's Honeydew opens tonight.
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Theresa Maxwell Conover
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Violinist Composer Set to Debut at Casino Theatre
A New York program next Monday features a renowned violinist and composer of light scores seen in the Casino Theatre. The September 7 performance in New York showcases the artist's musical work, drawing attention from local musicians. Pauline Frederick has filed for divorce in New York County.
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Pauline Frederick
New York County
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