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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1924

Page

8

Stars from many ages in Hew films to be shown next week

The Apollo, Circle, Isis and Lincoln Square will feature films including Baby Peggy in The Darling of New York and Leatrice Joy in The Marriage Cheat. Hoot Gibson stars in Broadway or Bust at the Isis with Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Model at Mister Smith's. Powder River from the U S Signal Corps depicts World War I experiences with General Pershing directing. The Circle presents Alfred Evans University Players jazz band and Suffering Shakespeare accompanies a news weekly.

Peggy New York Apollo Powder River United States Signal Corps Ohio Leatrice Joy Circle Hoot Gibson Broadway Bust Isis Mister Smith's Nellie Claire Windsor Lincoln Square Ohio Tster Flandersfield General Pershing Allied Forces U. S. Signal Corps France Shakespeare Lester Huff Dave Waters Baby Peggy the Apollo King Baggot Raymond L. Schrock Bobby Pebby Santussa Italy Giovanna Gladys Brockwell Carl Stockdale Pat Hartigan Betty Francisco Sheldon Lewis William H. Turner Fox News Weekly Mack Sennett the Lion and the Louse Earle Gordon Virgil Moore Apollo Orchestra Mister Smith’s Nellie the Ower Davis Nellie Grey Walter Peck Polly Joy Apollo Air Katherine MacDonald The Palace the Isis Percy Marmont the Circle

Murat Shriners Present Rogers Harris Circus at Diamond Chain Park

The Murat Shriners bring Rogers Harris circus to Diamond Chain Park Kentucky Ave West St July 3 to 12 with all acts under one big top. Proceeds defray expenses of 16 Shriners to the Shrine convention in Los Angeles next year. Only evening shows with a planned free concert and no Sunday performance. Ethel Marine trapeze artist joins the program.

Murat Shriners Rogers & Harris Diamond Chain Park Kentucky Ave West St Shriners Los Angeles Ethel Marine

Broadway or Bust at the Isis Cinema

Hoot Gibson stars as cowpuncher Dave Hales in Broadway or Bust at the Isis theater next week. Cast includes Ruth Dwyer King Zany Gertrude Astor Stanhope Wheatcroft Fred Malatesta with other features Grantland Rice sportlight On Guard Pathe Young Old field and Western Fate with Dick Hatton Neva Gerber plus supporting players. A Lucky Loser with Eddie Lyons also screens.

Dick Hatton Neva Gerber Hatton Miss Gerber Robert McKenzie Joseph de la Cruze Nell Franzen Clark Coffey Wilbur McGaugh Eddie Lyons

Elinor Glyn Defends Three Weeks Critics

Elinor Glyn replies to critics of her novel Three Weeks the film version to be shown by Goldwyn at Lincoln Square next week. She challenges readers to judge the work fairly and asserts the text elevates thought and responsibility rather than degrading. Carey Wilson adapted the story for the studio project.

Elinor Glyn Goldwyn Lincoln Square Paul Mrs. Glyn Carey Wilson

Orchestra Tops Lyrics Program in Winter Revue

A lively stage bill features acts by Stuart Girls with Songs and Curls, Scovil and Deal, De Witt Burns and Torrence as two wooden dolls, Anderson and Yvel on roller skates, and Mary Haynes’s comedy. The Wright Dancers present A Dance Voyage, Wanda Luddow’s Room 415, and Green and La Fell with piano comedy. Films include Katherine Mac Donald in Chastity, The Guilty One with Agnes Ayres, Pathe News, a comedy, and an Aesop Fable.

Stuart Scovil Deal Sally de Witt Burns Torrence Anderson Yvel Mary Haynes Chicago Wright Helen Pachard Wanda Ludlow Green la Fell Katherine MacDonald J. Gunnis Davis J. Gordon Russell Huntley Gordon Agnes Ayres Edward Burns Crawford Kent Pathe News

Paving Methods to Be Described by City Engineer

Albert BURNS, assistant city chemical engineer, will describe paving materials and methods at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday.

Albert Burns City Entech Club the of Commerce

Lorna Doone Jackson Set for Chicago Civic Opera

Miss Lorna Doone Jackson visits Indianapolis to rest with her parents and former teacher Edward Nell after a year of coaching operatic roles with Mme Calve in Paris. She plans to sing in Washington this summer and next season with the Chicago Civic Opera Company.

Indianapolis

Annual Piano Recitals Planned for Next Week at Third Christian Church

The pupils of J. M. Dungan present their annual piano recitals Monday and Tuesday at the Third Christian Church. A long program features pieces by Emma Leenberg, Hamer, Trezent, Himes, and many others, with performers including Julia Bowman, Dorothy Rea, Louise Hodges, and Mamie Ladin. The Metropolitan School of Music also announces summer term start next Monday.

J. M. Dungan Third Christian Church Preston Emma Leenberg Eo Evans Hamer Barriet Milligan Ies Aesberwear John Eagleson Bytrs Evibeot Spaulding William Waltermire Shep Helen Tumbleton Os Age Hamer Norman Titua Violetta Mamie’ Ladin Franklin Hamer Blanche Elmauiat Schaefer Jack and Jil Hamer Harry “Tumbleson Silver Preston Julia Elizabeth Bowman “Minuet Hamer Jean Honges Williams Harold Himes Bessie Brows Yale Sognngne Rodgers Sand Man Homer Mary Jane Groff Godard Helen Newgent Schumann Dorothy Rea Sis Adama Louise Hodges Barcavalle

Big Cast Additions for Story Without a Name Film

Tyrone Power joins a cast with van Linew in Story Without a Name produced by Irvin Willat for Paramount with Aenes Ayres and Tony Moreno at the Long Island Studio.

Tyrone Power van Linew Irvin Willat Paramount Aenes Ayres Tony Moreno Long Island

Wabash Wreck at Williamsport Kill 14 in June Crash

The public service commission report says an unlocked switch jarred by a missing passenger train caused the Wabash wreck at Williamsport on June 1, killing fourteen. A worn switch condition was cited as a secondary cause and new or modern switches were recommended. A separate incident near Indianapolis on June 12 led to layoffs of the Union Traction crew after they failed to locate a freight car as ordered. Charles Maxwell of Vernon, Indiana lost an arm in the wreck.

Willamsport Public Service Commission Union Traction Company Shank’s Siding Indianapolis Brooksiding C. 8. Keeger David Ki. Matthews Charles Maxwell Near Vernon Ind

Novel stunt plan nets half hour orchestra act

A half hour orchestra formed from amateur performers with only thirty minutes of instrument acquaintance will perform after an address on community music by Peter W. Dykema of Columbia University. The luncheon, sponsored by the Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies recreation committee, is chaired by Dr H E Jensen at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Peter W. Dykema Columbia University School of Music Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis Council of Social Agencies H. E. Jensen

Collins Plans Trip With European Visit For Court Officials

Judge James A. Collins of Criminal Court closes January term and plans a two month Europe stay from June 30 to July 5. He will attend the English Bar Association meeting July 17 to 25. Likely judge pro tem is Frank A. Symmes. other Indianapolis attorneys on the trip include Judge James A. Leathers Hurst Sargeant William Thompson and Leo Kaminsky.

James A. Collins Criminal Court Europe Colling English Bar Association Frank A. Symmes Robinson, Symmes & Melson Indianapolis James A. Leathers Hurst Sargeant William Thompson Leo Kaminsky

Indiana Road Grant Declares Land Along Center Line State Property

Historic grant language asserts a 100 foot wide highway strip from Michigan City to Indianapolis and through Indianapolis, with title not transferable to private holders. The article notes many parcels within fifty feet of the center of the road encroach on state land and that the grant specifies use for a road without private ownership. The 1826 Potawatomi cession, to the United States, set the path for a state highway corridor from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River via Indianapolis.

Michigan Road Michigan City Madison Ind United States Indianapolis Northwestern Ave Southeastern Ave Lewis Cass Jacob Ray John Tipton Indiana Wabash River Mississinewa Lake Michigan Ohio River General Assembly State of

Congress confirms grant for road project in 1827 text

The passage notes that officials may locate the road and apply sections or proceeds to its construction with the grant at their sole disposal. It states a congressional confirmation date of March 2, 1827 and affirms the grant as reproduced.

Congress

Windshield Safety: Indiana Speeds Measured in Feet per Second

A recent table shows feet traveled per second at various speeds to illustrate danger. At 10 mph a vehicle covers 14.66 feet each second, rising to 88 feet per second at 60 mph. The list emphasizes reducing speed to prevent accidents on roads and streets.

Indiana

Road width grant clears 1830 dispute in Indiana history

The 1830 General Assembly opened a road 100 feet wide from the Wabash to the Ohio, resolving questions about the grant’s wording. State roads 1 6 and 15 follow the old line with few deviations. The original route ran from Michigan City to South Bend La Porte Plymouth to near Rochester via Logansport down the east side of Carroll County across Boone to Indianapolis then to Shelbyville Greensburg Napoleon and Madison.

General Assembly Wabash Ohio Michigan City South Bend la Porte Plymouth Rochester Logansport Carroll County Boone Indianapolis Shelbyville Greensburg Napoleon Madison

Mrs. Fannie B. Elrod Died At 80 In Indianapolis

Aged widow of Dr M N Elrod died Friday at her home 2244 N Ritter Ave Indianapolis She had been an invalid for seven years Burial was planned in Columbus Indiana where she had lived for many years Funeral services were set for 3 30 p m today Surviving children are Tom E Elrod Indianapolis and Mrs Walter D Elrod Okmulgee Oklahoma

Columbus Ind Fannie B. Elrod N. Ritter Ave Elrod M. N. Elrot Tom E. Elrod Indianapolis Walter D. Elrod Okmulgee Okla

Bandit Suspect Held In Anderson Robbery Case

Fred Steffler, 27, is jailed after being identified by filling station operator C. A. Norris as the man who held him up and robbed him of 112 dollars on May 27. Police say Steffler is the gang leader targeting filling stations in Anderson.

Anderson United Press Ind Fred Steffler C. A. Norris SteMer

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