New York Notes: Old Fashioned Neighbors and Magnafilm
In New York City an elderly lady in Victorian dress and her gentler neighbor on Eleventh Street share a late afternoon custom. Paramount previews its magnafilm wide-screen process, claiming depth in country scenes and potential for life-size crowds, with limited close-ups.
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Richard Maslock
New York
Eighth Stret
Clement
Eleventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Paramount
Magnafilm
Adolph Zukor
Edwin 8
Porter
Lorenzo del Riecio
Riccio
Almanac revue to debut with six foot dancing models
John Muray Anderson plans a new Almanac revue in Broadway with twelve models described as six feet tall in dancing slippers. The article notes the novelty of dancers who can perform, contrasting old fashion show girls with tall, capable performers. It also mentions a nickel-saving ring code used in telephones where seven rings signal home, five signal downtown, and buzzes trigger a nickel refund.
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John Muray Anderson
Broadway
Murray Anderson
Anderson
Explosion injures chemist at Edgewater arsenal
Baltimore July 30 H er old Shaffer a 45 year old chemist died from injuries after a chemical explosion at an open air experiment plant at the Edgewater arsenal. Ten other workers were present in a one story topless structure when the blast occurred. He was badly burned and nearby workers were singed. The injured were taken to the arsenal hospital. Shaffer formerly of Sharon Pennsylvania came to the arsenal during World War I as a civilian chemist. He is survived by his widow.
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Baltimore
Harold Shaffer
Edgewater Arsenal
Shaffer
Arsenal Hospital
Sharon
The
Arsenal
Diplomats face shifts in Latin American posts
Changes in Latin America are in prospect with potential retirements and reassignments. Charles C. Eberhardt of Kansas may retire as minister to Nicaragua, Gerhard A. Bading of Wisconsin could head Ecuador, and U.S. Grant Smith may be posted to Uruguay. Willis C. Cook has resigned as minister to Venezuela, with talk of a successor for Jefferson Caffery in Colombia.
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Latin America
Charles C. Eberhardt
Kansas
Nicaragua
Gerhard A. Bading
Wisconsin
Ecuador
U.S
Former Constable Found Shot to Death in Car Near Masontown
Uniontown July 21 John Donahue 32 a former local deputy constable was found shot to death in the tonneau of his automobile near Masontown today Police believe he was taken for a ride The victim had filed a $100000 libel suit Monday against attorney George Paterson Livya Kanfop and Karl Conn accusing them of alleging he associated with bootleggers and besmirching his character
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Uniontown
John Donahue
Masontown
George Paterson
Livya Kanfop
Karl Conn
River of Romance transforms Magnolia tale into swashbuckling Old South
A disillusioned boy wanders into a gambling house run by a notorious boss nearly killed there. Bully Rogers saves him, and the gambler reveals his fame came from a bluff. Rogers later tries the same bluff on Fred Kohler, a rough gentleman, leading to the boy's victory and transformation.
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Magnolia
Rogers
Fred Kohler
Notorious Colonel Blake romance on Strand bill
The Notorious Colonel Blake story stars Mary Brian and Wallace Beery with Buddy Rogers in sideburns and a mustache towards the end. Beery Koller and McGrail provide comic touches while Vic Milner’s photography frames the comedy drama directed by Richard Wallace from Booth Tarkington’s Magnolia. Showing Thursday Friday and Saturday at the Strand.
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Colonel Blake
Mary Brian
Buddy Rogers
Beery
Koller
Walter McGrail
Wallace Beery
Fred Koller
Henry B. Walthall
George Pawcett
Natalie Kingston
Richard Wallace
Magnolia
Booth Tarkington
Ethel Doherty
Victor Milner
Strand
Grafaon Has A Survey On Local Coal Output
The survey notes 1500 skilled mechanics employed and calls Baltimore and Ohio office buildings the finest in the United States. It reports on Taylor County coal production from 1888 to 1915 inclusive totaling 10. The article continues from page one detailing production figures and regional industry status.
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Baltimore and Ohio
United States
Taylor County
Grafton poised for industrial growth with coal and resources
Industrial report highlights abundant coal reserves near Grafton along with glass sand brick clay and building stone. It notes 95 percent English speaking labor force civic pride home ownership and strong transportation links via Northwestern Turnpike Route 50 and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad weaving through Taylor County's 112000 acres of land and 97746 acres of farmland.
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Grafton
Trade Board
West Virginia
Grafton Industry Push Under Industrial Committee
County report shows 77 236 improved acres and 1 159 farms yielding about 27 000 tons of wheat corn oats and other grain. Hay and forage cover 10 632 acres and fruit trees total 86 000 producing 60 000 bushels annually. Industrial committee members and trade relations group work to prove Grafton will have industries amid ongoing economic push.
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Grafton
Overnight News Roundup Several World Events Reported
AP dispatches note a record flight duration over 420 hours 21 minutes 30 seconds ends with landings in Columbus Ohio and another in progress. Reports of political notes on cruiser construction postponement to parity with Britain and war stock payments delay. Accidents and dismissals noted in Newark Lindbergh Toronto and Moscow with various political military actions across Washington London and San Francisco and Harbin.
Operation Postponed for Raymond Poincare in Paris
Paris reports the preliminary operation on former French premier Raymond Poincare was postponed to today and then rescheduled to the end of the week. Doctors hope his condition will be ready for the procedure.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
Fire Erupts Destroying Barn and Meat at Strother Farm
A fire at 10:0 damaged the Strother farm near Booths Greek, burning a barn and meat valued at $2,500. Neighbors spotted the blaze and summoned the fire department but water shortage limited containment. Firefighters and locals held vigil into late hours, guarding the home as flames spread. Origin determined later by officials.
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Benjamin T
Booth
Port
Bremen Aims to Break Atlantic Crossing Records
New York reports the Bremen fast liner nearing two Atlantic records as it travels toward Plymouth England and Cherbourg France at high speed. Captain Leopold Zieg notes likely arrival Plymouth 4 p.m. local. passengers to be landed at 7 p.m. The voyage aims to beat Mauretania times, with Plymouth arrival record set for the 3500 mile route.
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Associated Press
Leopold Ziegenbein
The & 8
Bremen
Grover Whalen
New York
Philip Heineken
North German Lloyd
New Yo
Leopold
Zieg
Plymouth
England
Ybourg
Cherbourg
York
New
Mauretania
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Nebrask
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