Buck Jones Silver horse stars in The Last Straw at Meteor Theater
The top paid screen horse Silver, a dappled bay owned by George Leonard, debuts today in The Last Straw at Meteor Theater presented by Buck Jones. Silver earns royalties for every Buck Jones film and has a storied history from his work with Buck Jones in France and the Fox studios.
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Buck Jones
Siam Fox
Meteor Theatre
Ilver
George Leonard
Silver
Buck Ea
Chicago
Neh
Buck
California
Amer
Seas
France
William Fox
Fox Film Corporation
Fox
Leonard
John Green Brady Rise From New York Slums to Governor
An eight year old from Five Points, John Green Brady, was rescued by the Children's Aid Society and sent to Indiana. Raised by Judge Green, Brady pursued education at Yale and Union Theological Seminary, later entering the ministry.
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New York City
John Brady
New York
Alaska
Five Points
John Green Brady
Brady
Children’s Aid Society
Yale University
Union Thelogical Seminary
Cane A Sierkymas
From Baker’s Clerk to International Screen Star Antonio Moreno
A Spanish boy Antonio Moreno rises from a two dollar weekly baker’s clerk to a major Vitagraph star. Inspired by American tourists he travels to the United States at fifteen, meets actress Helen Ware who nudges him toward acting, and signs a two year Vitagraph contract after success in serials like The Iron Test and Perils of Thunder Mountain as well as The Invisible Hand.
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Campamento
United States
Gibraltar
America
Helen Ware
Brady’s failed Texas farm spurred Alaska missionary work
The article recalls Brady’s early life in the slums and his drive to rescue street children by moving them from urban influence. He started a 17 acre Texas industrial farm, ended due to funds, but inspired similar ventures that aided many youths. later, in 1878, he joined Dr. Sheldon Jackson as a missionary to Alaska amid ridicule of the Alaska purchase debate.
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Brady
Sheldon Jackson
Alaska
Charles Sumner
Russia
John Green Brady's Impact on Alaska Development
Brady arrived in Alaska where about thirty thousand residents included twenty five thousand Indians relying on salmon, seals, and prospecting. He helped form the Sitka Trading Company to organize business, spurring Alaska's growth and a gold rush that proved the territory's potential. In 1897 McKinley appointed Brady governor. his resignation in 1906 left a stronger territorial foundation and future development.
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Alaska
Sitka
McKinley
John Green Brady
Noted Women of History Jean Wood
Jean Wood of eighteenth century Virginia faced a thwarted romance due to religious differences. After rejecting General James Wood she later married him believing her first love had wed another. She learned the truth, and both lovers married others, each bearing a child with a share of misfortune. She then focused much of her life on welfare work.
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Virginia
Maryland
James Wood
City Hall to Sell Women Shoes at Reduced Price
Chicago officials announce a sale for women city hall employees offering footwear at 4.50 when regular prices range 9 to 16. Alderman Max Adamkowski said a Chicago shoe company arranged the deal and men’s shoes will follow at a discount.
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Chicago
Ecity Hall
Max Adamkowski
Magnetic razor blade and cover hold for easy cleaning
A safety razor uses a magnetized handle to secure the blade and its cover, allowing quick removal for cleaning and maintenance. The design prioritizes convenient access without compromising blade alignment or safety during use.
In Search Of A Sinner at Lyceum Theatre
The Lyceum showcases In Search Of A Sinner starring Constance Talmadge in a daring tale from John Emerson and Anita Loos. The plot follows a young married woman chasing thrills as her elderly husband bores her, with four reels of spicy comedy and a Central Park pursuit.
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John Emerson
Anita Loos
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Miss Talmadge
Fogey
Emerson-Loos
Ungalle
Georgiana
Central Park
Long life by contrast in Rome diplomat and Monastir peasant
Nearly 102 year old Italian diplomat Count Greppi is outlived by Luba a 128 year old peasant from Monastir who married in 1810 and bore fourteen children plus descendants. Luba endured wars revolutions and poverty but credits none of the Count’s longevity rules.
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Count Greppi
Rome
Monastir
Luba
Parachutist Ready to Jump Despite Open Parachute Fear
A spectator on the common asks what if the parachute fails to open. The parachutist replies he would descend anyway, saying the failure wouldn’t stop him. Detroit Free Press quotes the exchange.
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Lions Alliance
Zasu Pitts
Pa the Weekly
Leah Baird
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Augustus Thomas
Mack Sennett
Golly
Charles Murray
Meteor Theater
West Monroe
The
Yellow Dog
Catcher
Harry Morey
Palm Beach
D. Masur & Son
Lyceum
Constance Talmedge
Consolidated IceCo
Charlie Chaplin
Mildred Harris
Schutz
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