The Empire West End Plaza Theatre District Showcases
A crowded pageant of early cinema and live acts dominates the schedule. Anita Stewart stars in Human Desire at the Empire, while Constance Binney headlines 39 East at the West End. Plaza features Alma Rubens in Thought Goes Women plus a vaudeville bill headlined by Show Me with Park and Lyric present Open shows and serials.
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Anita Stewart
Empire Theatre
Washington Square
West End
Constance Binney
Rachel Crothers
Mimi Binney
Mr. Goodman
Kipling
Judge O'Grady
Ein and
Lockwood
State ST
Clinton A
Barnum
Realart
East
European relief council appeals for 33 million
A New York appeal from a European relief council urges the American people to donate eight million dollars for food and medical care for 3.5 million children in Eastern Central Europe. The funds aim to cover the next harvest in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hef Council
Bination
Europe
Council For Feeding
When A Girl Marries continues in wartime romance
Anne, Virginia, and Anthony wrestle with Betty’s secret wartime scar and Terry’s return. Virginia’s resolve to hurry Betty’s news tests their friendship while Anthony urges courage and acceptance. Jim’s news promises a hopeful turn as plans for Betty unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Norreys
Anne
Virginia
Betty
Viit
Anthony
Greyfriars Hall
Miss Moss
Terry
Tony
Irginia
Greyfriars
Jeane
Jim
Dean
Ike Terry
Mke Sheldon
Sheldon Blake
Jeannie
Mrs. Bryce
Gina
Betty Bryce
Verdun
Hetty
Vee
Carlotta
Sturges
Pat Dalton
Carlotta Sturses
Occident Theatre
Terrea
Expect Fight On Immigration Bill
Washington reports a heated House debate over nearly unrestricted immigration versus a two year suspension. Representative Johnson’s bill would halt immigration for two years and set a 60 day window to clear ships carrying migrants. Expect passage in the House with opposition from districts with large foreign populations led by Siegel of New York.
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Washington
House
Johnson
Siegel
New
Unemployed organize direct action in London
British unemployed form a general staff and seal rosette badges to lead direct action. Islington HQ guards demonstrations as seizures spread to Ayton Municipal Baths and more than 200 vacant houses are commandeered. Pedestrian council network grows to thirty six London boroughs as government studies the issue and plans to meet at Downing Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Islington
England
Ayton
Pederaion Council
Madame Tring
Yation
Greater London
Unemployed Army
Home Office
Whitehall
Parliament Building
Downing Street
Bridgeport Men Face Death Penalty at Sing Sing
Joseph Milano and James Cassidy, both Bridgeport natives, face execution by electric chair at Sing Sing for the Bronx Intervale Avenue subway station murder of Otto Fiaia. Cassidy had prior minor arrests. Milano has a violent past including a 1916 shooting incident and escapes. The case resulted in a death sentence awaiting reprieve. A separate report notes the 41st ASME convention in New York discussing transportation with Daniel Willard and Frank W. Davis speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Milano
James F. Cassidy
Bridgeport
Sing Sing
Otto Fiaia
Tntervala Avenue
Bronx
James
Bun" Cassidy
Milano
Cassidy
Thomas Reilly
South Avenue
Joseph Flynn
Newark
Flynn
New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frank W. Davis
Pierce- Arrow Motor Car Company
Life Insurance Heads Convention Opens in New York
Life insurance executives from nearly every state gather for the fourteenth annual convention of the association of life insurance presidents. Chairman Fred A. Howland of Montpelier Vermont notes the vast volume of life insurance in force in American companies.
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New York
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Fred A. Howland
Montpelier
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Sennett Comedy
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