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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
7
Discussion from Thomas Wood Stevens on shifting fame from actors to playwrights. He notes ancient Greece and Shakespearean eras where actors faded behind writers, predicting a future return to playwright prominence as audiences again seek authorial glory.
The piece notes concern over a reform line from the Earl of Reading at Simla saying the Indian constitution revision is not yet due, while a wave of new playwrights emerges. Municipal theatres spread nationwide under public demand for locally produced drama, bypassing costly New York imports.
Paris memory of Louis Braille the French savant who invented raised print for the blind is to be perpetuated by the American Braille Press for War and Civilian Blind. The American corporation is funded by Americans with directors all American. Output goes worldwide under William Nelson Cromwell who supervises the blind book printing.
The Free State army in Dublin proposes naming its 27 infantry battalions after famous Irish clans such as O'Byrnes and MacMahony to foster patriotic ideals. It also suggests honoring past freedom fighters from Earlsfield to Collins by bestowing their names on some units.
White Sulphur Springs guests attend a long social program at the Greenbrier ending with a buffet supper and dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George T. Smith of Jersey City. Notables include Taft family members and many notable guests from New York and other states in attendance at the taupe tangerine decorated dining room.
A stylistic update from Emart showcases the Distinque mark adding a refined finish to the new fall collection. The branding emphasizes luxury cues and a sleek, modern aesthetic across apparel and accessories.
A large group including Edith Rutherford, Doug las Paine, Eva Hall and many others gathered at the Casino for porch luncheons hosted by Mrs. Norman and Dike of New York. Guests included Tafts, Erskine, May Paine, May Hoff, and Robert Page of Philadelphia. The event featured a 125 carat diamond and was followed by luncheons with Garrett Wall and others. arrival lists show visitors from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Greenwich.
Tokyo officials announced a plan to raise several hundred acres of flood prone land using earth from subway, sewer, water projects. Estimated salvage loss totals 30,000,000 yen with government aid and first use to cover about 83 acres. Also notes a historic locomotive in Washington and visits of Mr Hordeman, Richard Horden in town.
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