Night Strawride Meeting Sparks Hidden Rivalry
At Claire's strawride, Homer Carleton captivates the narrator with a commanding, protective air while Landry neglects her, choosing to escort Louisa Lawrence. A late return and a skipped call leave the narrator conflicted about loyalty and desire as she contemplates the doctor’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Carleton
Landry
Claire
Tam
Louisa
Dora
Doctor Jones
Louisa Lawrence
Ruth Camp
Homer
Oour Room
Porto Rico Launches Second Liberty Loan Drive
Governor Arthur Yager forms a Porto Rico bank committee led by Herman L. Cochran to plan bond sales across the island. The group will urge corporations and individuals to subscribe via local agencies and employers to aid installment purchases. Over $1,000,000 was subscribed in the first Liberty Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Arthur Yager
Herman L. Cochran
American Colonial Bank
Improvement in Postal Service at Military Camps
Reports to the postmaster general show steady postal gains at military camps and cantonments. Improper addresses and careless wrapping remain the main delays, with officials urging relatives to include the soldier’s proper name rank company and regiment to ensure prompt delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Det
New War Tax on Liquor Lowers Consumption
Washington reports a nationwide survey showing a $1.10 levy on whiskey plus distillation curbs raised retail prices and cut liquor use by about 20 percent. Dealers and households bought ahead, hoping tax-free imports would escape the levy, increasing home liquor consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
British Cruiser Champagne Sunk Off Camdon
Camdon reports the British armed mercantile cruiser Champagne has been sunk. The mine sweeping sloop Bevonla is overdue and considered lost, pending an official statement.
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Camdon
Champagne
Bevonia
Petrova Stars in To the Death at Rose Theater
Mme Petrova showcases an unexpected talent as a sculptress in the five act Metro wonderplay To the Death directed by Burton L. King at the Rose theater tomorrow. The Corsican tale follows Bianca a lacemaker whose latent art awakens under Parisian sculptor Manatelli with Petrova delivering a vivid performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Petrova
Metro
Burton L. King
Rose Theater
Corsica
L. Case Russell
Petrova
Europe
Bianca
Manatelli
Mme, Petrova
The Garden of Allah Scenic Play At Colonial Theater
A capable Norfolk cast opens The Garden of Allah at Colonial theater with striking stage effects and desert imagery. Lead performances by Sarah Traux as Domini Entilden and William Jeffery as Boris Androvsky receive praise. the run continues to Greensboro with matinee and night showings on October 15.
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Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot
Colonial Theater
Beni Mora
William Jeffery
Boris Androvsky
Domini
Howard Gould
Anteoni
Albert Andrus
Father Roubler
Edward Everett
Trevienae
Municipal Theater
Greensboro
Aviators Seek Human Fellowship at Training Camps
A letter from an army aviation serviceman urges civilian involvement to provide dances, lectures, and social events at training camps. The War Camp Community Recreation Committee plans to build and equip club houses at camps across the country, employ leaders to organize community activities, and create healthful entertainment for soldiers and sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Aviation Service
Aviation Service
War Camp Community Recreation Committee
United States
Army
Navy
The Clodhopper on Broadway opens at the Broadway theater
Charles Ray headlines the new Triangle play The Clodhopper by Monte M. Katterjohn presented by Thomas H. Ince. The star showcases dancing in a New England farm and New York night life setting with cabarets and stylish restaurants. Supporting cast includes Margery Wilson Lydia Knott Charles French and Thomas Guise.
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Charles Ray
Monte M. Katterjohn
Thomas H. Ince
New England
New York City
New York
Ray
Margery Wilson
Lydia Knott
Charles French
Thomas Guise
Miss Holloway Shines in The Fighting Trail at Broad
Eastern star Miss Holloway, born in Williams town Massachusetts and trained in Frankling girls school, rises as a screen heroine in Greater Vitagraph’s The Fighting Trail. She endures danger and injuries during filming while winning cowpunchers’ respect and a permanent place in pioneer cinema.
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Greater Vitagraph
Broad Theater
Carol Trolloway
Far West
Miss Holloway
Williamstown
Mass
Frankling Mass
Everywoman” Company
Lubin, Lasky, Fine Arts
American
Vitagraph
Pioneer Picture Producing Organization
Father and Daughter Die Within Two-Hour Period
Asheville headlines report M. J. Yarborough aged 71 of Swannanoa Hill and his daughter Mrs ER EH McRary 41 of Asheville dying Sunday within two hours of each other. Mrs McRary leaves ten children the youngest ten months old. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev M W Hamrick at Biltenore Baptist church with burial at Riverside cemetery.
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Asheville
M. J. Yarborough
Swannanoa Hill
ER. EH. McRary
Poison plot case in doubt says military official
Philadelphia October 16 military authorities say the suspected poison plot case involving Lemuel B Livingood Princeton aviation student is greatly exaggerated. The general court martial scheduled for yesterday has been postponed and the Ohio youth may be released. A government inquiry found no proof of intent to harm.
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Philadelphia
Lemuel B. Livingood
Princeton Aviation
Zanesville
Ohio
J. G. Livingston
Mrs. de Saulles Indicted For Murder
Mrs Bianca de Saulles formerly jailed in Mineola New York is indicted for first degree murder in the death of her husband John H de Saulles at his Westbury home. The case centers on an alleged attempt to gain custody of their child.
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Mineola
N. Y
Bianca de Saulles
John H. de Saulles
Yale
Westbury
de Saulles
Indians to Invest Money in Second Liberty Loan
Washington officials announce Indian Commissioner Sells may invest 2 million dollars of funds from the five civilized tribes in four per cent liberty bonds. Oklahoma Indians outside the five tribes may subscribe an additional million, totaling about 3 million. Much of the funds derive from oil land royalties, yielding a sizable reserve.
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Washington
Lane
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Local bus routes and hotel pickup details listed
Schedules show High Point Elwood and Winston Zinzendorf lines with multiple departure times. Tickets available at hotel clerk and red star vehicles indicate boarding, with local fare seven cents per mile and stops anywhere. One suitcase free under 20 pounds and sober courteous drivers promised.
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Cara
Train schedules show varied departures from High Point
The fragment lists southbound train numbers and departure times from High Point with services to Birmingham New York Charlotte Washington New Orleans Richmond and Danville plus a 1:15 pm and 8:00 pm run and notes Sundays off.
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Birmingham
New York
Charlotte
Washington
New Orleans
Westminster
Danville
Atlanta
Richmond
Augusta
A. M
Charlo
Westminister
SOU. RY
Anti Peace Propaganda Aimed at Hungary Reported
Copenhagen reports Austrian and Hungarian socialist papers saying an anti peace campaign is planned in Hungary. Krupp interests allegedly fund 2,000,000 marks to create a Budapest newspaper and use moving pictures to spread propaganda.
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Copenhagen
Hungary
Krupp
Budapest
Dickinson Dies at Home in Trenton Suburb
Det h Don M Dickinson former postmaster general under Cleveland died at his home in Trenton today.
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Detroit
Don M. Dickinson
Cleveland
Trenton
Cox's The Savoy Wins 2000 Cup at Grand Circuit Meet
Atlanta reports W. R. Cox's The Savoy won the 2000 cup race opening the Grand circuit with a fast mile, beating Georgia's prior mark by two seconds. McDonald’s Ben Eard Jay Mack won the 2.12 class pace in straight heats. Rascal challenged The Savoy in both events. Brescia claimed the 2.00 trot title in straight heats.
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Atlanta
W. R. Cox
Savoy
Reecord
Georgia
Geitline
Ben Eard
Jay Mack
McDonald
Rascal
Brescia
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Winston-Salem
Greersboro
Winston Salem Line
High Point Elwood
Winston
Winston Zinzendorf
Elkin
Wilkesboro
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High Point Elwood Hotel
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Treas
Southern Railway
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