Nationwide survey finds heavy dope traffic through New York
Col L G Nutt head of the narcotic division reports a nationwide survey shows heavy smuggling via New York by European liner crews. Canada Mexico border efforts improved and cooperation with Canada noted. The report cites higher penalties, declining illegitimate use, and renewed focus on cutting illegal drug supply in the coming year.
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Washington
Col. L. G. Nutt
Prohibition Unit
New York
Gen L. Co. Andrews
Col. Nutt
Nutt
Canada
Mexico
Andrews
Los Angeles
Hollywood
United States
Andrew
Autos Damaged In Car Crash On Mahoning Road
F C Batton of 864 Mahoning rd NE tried to pass between north and south bound street cars on Mahoning rd near 7th st NE. His car was badly damaged after being struck by the northbound car driven by Motorman D B Toothman and then by Motorman H B Gunn. A separate incident reported by W K Lambright at 929 10th NW involved a small boy knocked down by a car at Tuscarawas st W and the B & O railroad crossing. the boy, about eight, recovered and left without giving his name.
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F. C. Batton
Mahoning Rd
7Th St NE
Batton
D. B. Toothman
Gunn
W K. Lambright
10Th
Tuscarawasst W
Lambright
Bank Money Rate Cut in London
London sees the bank rate reduced from five per cent to four and a half per cent. The move is seen as government effort to aid trade by making money cheaper and signals less worry about returning to the gold standard or keeping the pound at par.
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London
Elimination of Grade Crossing Danger Urged
H D Rittenger of Tiffin urges Governor Donahey to unite state with railroads and traction lines to place watchmen or warning devices at all grade crossings. The request cites hundreds killed and thousands injured yearly, noting the Ohio Utilities Commission can order protection after traffic surveys. The Ohio Association For the Prevention of Grade Crossing Accidents formed after a safety conference, but recent legislative amendments weakened the measures. More than 800 people were killed in grade crossing accidents in Ohio last year.
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Daily News
Spahr
Columbus
H. D. Rittenger
Tiffin
Donahey
Traction Lines
Ohio
Rittenger
J. B Dugan
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Dugan
Ohio Association For the
Kidnaping Peril Tightens Grip on Mexico City
Fear grows as three more children vanish from Mexico City areas near railway stations and roads. Police suspect nonmonetary motives and note 53 children have disappeared in the past month, with victims all being schoolchildren from middle class families. Secret police believe captors may target west coast colonies in search for the missing youths.
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Mexico City
State board to approve Roseville brick plant purchase
Columbus Aug 6 Approval of the proposal that the state buy the Roseville brick plant is expected at a session of the state board of control. It is planned to use prison labor in the plant. The board also will consider funding for a new safety division of the state industrial relations department.
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Columbus
Roseville
State Board of Control
State Industrial Relations Department
Rogers Leaves Stage for Lectures to Promote Bell S
Will Rogers, famed humorist, will withdraw from the Follies after a decade and try chautauqua style lectures. He is praised for timely observations and humor with serious undertones. Ziegfeld faces cast changes as W C Fields and Ray Dooley shift roles. Clark & McCulloch headline at Keith's Palace Theatre with The Senators and The Bath Between.
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Dennis R. Smith
Will Rogers
Rogers
Nome
Ziegfeld
W. C. Fields
Ray Dooley
Dooley
Clark & McCulloch
Keith's Palace Theater
New York
Senators
Palace
Mabel McKinley
Lyceum
Orpheum
Roscoe
Orpheum Theatre
Bob Burns
Thieves Steal Cans of Malt From Trist Store
A cement block shattered the plate glass at Manuel Concepcion and Sona in Trist NE on Wednesday night and four cans of malt were taken. Police investigated after thieves cut through the door glass at McKinley Lumber Co and ransacked the office, but no theft was found.
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Manuel Concepcion and Sona
Trist NE
McKinley Lumber Co
Blue Prevost Strand Stars at Strand in Camille Deburau Run
Monte Blue and Marie Prevost lead a string of film offerings at the Strand including The Lover of Camille adaptation of Deburau and related features. The week also showcases Artist and Models with strong box office, and Shaw’s Anthony and Cleopatra with solid grosses. The report notes respectable earnings across non musical plays and highlights upcoming film projects and performances at Mozart Moonlight Gardens and Orpheum venues.
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Monte Blue
Marie Prevost
Camille
David Belasco
Deburau
Atylea
Weekly Report
New York
Shaw
Anthony
Cleopatra
Able
Lyceum Theater Summer Run Highlights Curley Burns
Press agents report LYCEUM star Curley Burns shines in many comic roles during the summer at the Lyceum theater drawing strong patron turnout and lively remarks from audiences and critics alike.
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Lyceum
Curley Burns
Lyceum Theater
Three Speeders Arrested on Canton Massillon Road
Deputy Sheriff H. O. Schwartz arrested three speeders Wednesday. The drivers were Charles T. Grenell of Uhrichsville at 44 mph on East Spania road, QO. T. Kowalk of 645 Maryland Ave SW at 45 mph on Canton Massillon road, and Manuel Votier of 1023 Carnahan Ave NE at 43 mph on Canton Massillon road.
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H. O. Schwartz
Charles T. Grenell
Uhrichsville
Spaniard
QO. T. Kowalk
Maryland
Canton-Massillon
Manuel Votier
Carnahan
Mary Brian Plays Youthful Lead in The Little French Girl
Mary Brian, known as the Wendy in Peter Pan, stars in The Little French Girl at the Valentine. She is young enough to fall in love in this role. Alice Joyce plays the mother and Neil Hamilton is the leading man under D. W. Griffith.
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Mary Brian
Wendy
Alice Joyce
Neil Hamilton
D. W. Griffith
Entertainers Helen May Kelm and Grace Stinton at social dance
Helen May Kelm vaudeville dance artist and Miss Grace Stinton soloist present an unusually attractive entertainment as part of the social plan dance program staged by the Carnes organization.
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Helen May Kevin
Vaudeville
Greenwich Village Follies
Grace Stinson
Helen May Kelm
Grace Stinton
Richards broadcasting orchestra to provide park music all week
Thousands of pleasure seekers will attend outings at the park with ample parking and no admission. A balloon ascension by Earl Vincent the balloonist is planned for Sunday. VALENTINE shows The Little French Girl, starring Alice Joyce and Mary Brian, at the Paramount all week with Beaudine directing exteriors shot in Bermuda. ALHAMBRA features Beale Davis One Way Street with Ben Lyon Anna Q Nilsson and Marjorie Daw in a noted ensemble cast.
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Moonlight Gardens
Herb Wiedoeft
Brunawick
Meyers Lake
Veldoeft
Canton
Bermuda
Sir John Asser
Alhambra
Beale Davis
One Way Street
Ben Lyon
Anna Q. Nilsson
Alhambra Theatre
Lyon
Nilason
Yoy
Seeker
Marjorie Daw
Lamaden Hare
Mona Kingsley
Thomas Holding
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