Elated Polo Grounds Thrift Festival For War Savings
Ten thousand people braved July heat at the Polo Grounds for a Thrift Festival conducted by John Philip Sousa. Chorus and band totaling 10 000 voices and 200 musicians performed Mendelssohn's Elijah, with proceeds and thrift tickets totaling about 33 000 dollars for the War Savings Committee of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
Yestern
Mendelssohn
War Savings Committee of
New York
John Philip Sousa
United States Naval Reserve Force
Suray
Police Band Concert At Navy Yard Honors Enlisted Men
The New York Police Department Band of eighty five pieces played a lengthy concert at the Navy Yard in recognition of the enlisted men’ s service during the Red Cross and Liberty Loan drives. Thousands of relatives and friends attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Red Cross
New York Police Department
Polish Legion to Join Allies Tomorrow in Battlefront Entry
Special to The New York Times Washington June 2 information reached Polish leaders in Washington that the Polish Legion now forming in France with many US born Poles will enter the battleline Tuesday unfurling a new national flag. About 15 000 men exist with aims to grow to 50 000. training at Niagara on the Lake Canada for service abroad amid US Argentina Brazil contingents and a US flag alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Polish Legion
France
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Niawara on-the-Lake
Canada
Ignace J. Paderewski
National
Polish Committee
Paris
South America
New York
New England
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Toledo
America
Bennett Promises State Ticket in Political Move
William M. Bennett issued a statement criticizing Governor Whitman as self interested and backing the reactionary candidate Merton E. Lewis. He announced a state ticket for at least five offices to be named in ten days, aimed at resisting Bolshevik and sentimental wealth influence, with petitions opening July 30 and signatures July 2. The ticket will include rural and urban representatives and campaign statewide through July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Bennett
Whitman
Merton E. Lewis
Automobiles Kill Five in New York Area
Five people died and twelve were injured in yesterday's automobile accidents in New York and nearby. Notable fatalities include Miss Isabel Guilfond at the Norton’s Point crossing near Coney Island, and E P Langen near Babylon. Drivers James English Jr and others face homicide charges as Investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isabel Guilfond
Charlote Street
Bronx
Norton's Point
Railroad Avenue
West Twentieth Street
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Isidore Liebman
115Th Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
Leibman
Olice
Alexander Dansen
Fifty-second
E. P. Langen
Cheewold
Del
Babylon
L. L
James English, Jr
South Side Hospital
English
Albert Tobin
Wilson Street
T Department
Broadway
Havemeyer Street
Hrookliyr
Abraham Khasan
Kosciucko
War Service for Clergy Summer Studies Planned
The National Committee on the Churches and the Moral Aims of the War announced summer study programs for clergy to improve war service. About 20 ministers will attend institutes at Nashville on June 13 and other campuses across a dozen states with speakers including Sir George Adam Smith and Bishop Lambeth. The sessions will explore church roles after the war and the proposed league of nations, plus strategies to raise moral issues publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee On the Churches
Fifth Avenue
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Sir George Adam Smith
Scotland
Thetopal Committee
Chan Nehemiah Boynton
Brooklyn
Frederick Lynch
Cristian Work
Bishop Lambeth
Southern Methodist Church
Edmund Des Runner
Rural Life Commission
Federal Council of Churches
Charles R. Vahniser
Pittsburgh
League of Nations
War Industries Board Creates Medical Supplies Section
The War Industries Board establishes a commodity section on medicines and medical supplies chaired by Lieut. Col. F. F. Simpson. It coordinates with the Chemical Division to cover surgical supplies instruments dressings serums and hospital items. The new unit will handle chemicals used in medical compounds and preparations and address shortages as they arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
War Industries Board
F. F. Simpson
Chemical
Chemical Division
Stolen Orders Thrills At Park And Strand Shows
The Park Theatre hosted William A. Brady's Stolen Orders, an Americanized screen adaptation of Sealed Orders, with a brisk thriller pace and airship chase scenes. At the Strand, Prunella starring Marguerite Clark headlined a varied bill including Maurice Tourneur’s screen poetry and other features pleasing different tastes, while Rivoli offered Cecilia of the Pink Roses and a strong pictorial program.
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William A. Brady
Drury Lane
Park Theatre
Secret Service
Revie
Ditmar
Chester Pictures
Pines
Palma
Florida’ Everglades
James Montgomeriagm
Spotle Girl
Mr. Flags
Mr. Flagg
Rivoli
Come
Cecilia
Marion Davies
Miss Davies
Hungarians Hold Mass Meeting in Bergen
The Federation of Hungarian Societies and Churches of New York New Jersey met at the Cleveland School auditorium in Bergen Buret to thank the United States for exempting Hungarian residents from the Alien Enemy act and to pledge loyalty to America. Emil Germanus chaired the session with Rev Frank Kovacs delivering a keynote on Hungary’s situation and democratic ideals akin to George Washington. Resolutions expressed gratitude to the President and support for the U S war effort and human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Federation of Hungarian Societies and Churches
Newark
N. J
Wich
Cleveland
Bergen Buret
Emil Germanus
America
Frank Kovacs
Congress
Europe
Taft Attacks Germans as War Aims Exposed at Carnegie Hall
Former President Taft told Free Synagogue audience at Carnegie Hall that Germany deserves punishment for its sea warfare and aggression. He argued the United States fights for freedom, denouncing the Kaiser and his regime while defending German Americans and urging a decisive peace dictated to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Howard Taft
Free Synagogue
Carnegie Hall
Germany
America
Mr. Taft
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Central Park
High Seas
Taft
Americana
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Wilson
Ime
Biff Bang musical profits near 25000 at Century Theatre
Pelham naval recruits stage Biff Bang the musical comedy at Century Theatre with profits estimated around 25000. Receipts were to go to the Pelham Welfare Fund though 1000 was sent yesterday to the New York Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society. Five more performances remain including a professional matinee today with features such as Mme Frances Alda singing the national anthem and Lieutenant John Philip Sousa in the orchestra pit during entr acte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham Naval
Century Theatre
Pelham Welfare Fund
New York Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society
Mme
Frances Alda
John Philip Sousa
Paris War Decree Bans Alcohol at Ceilings and Use
A Paris decree issued today bans drinking and consuming alcoholic beverages in the war effort. Army authorities warn that any violation will be strictly enforced and punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Ayeaoh
Navy Music Festival benefit aims to fund sailor instruments
Prominent women plan to perform at the United States Navy Music Festival at the Metropolitan Opera House to raise funds for naval music. Rehearsals under Mme Alda occur Thursday with a star list including Elman Bauer and others. An auction of seats at the Ritz Carlton will feature Fashionable hostesses and Sotheby style auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy Music Festival
Metropolitan Opera House
Mme. Alda
Spirit of the Navy
Ben Ali Haggin
Felix Coupleday
Oliver Perrin
Herbert Shipman
Cornelius Tangeman
Charles Munn
J. Philip Benkar
Walter Brooks
Sidney Jeeze
G. R. Baker, Jr
Charles de Rham
A. D. B. Pratt
Marshall Russell
William_ 8. Rogers
Oliver Harriman
Augustus Kounize
Lydig Hoyt
Lewis G. Kaufman
Sousa
Pelham Bay Naval Station
Muratore
Mischa Elman
Harold Bauer
Caruso
McCormack
Martinelli
Lazaro
Garrison
Braslau
de Luca
Rigoletto
Alda
Rothier
Anemia cure claim for Wincarnis tonic advertised
The advertisement explains anemia as red blood cells deficiency and promotes Wincarnis as a famous European tonic and blood maker. It urges readers to mail 10 cents and a coupon to receive a free trial bottle and promises renewed strength and vitality.
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Wincarnis
Europe
Concerts At The Stadium Open Air Summer Festival
City College hosts a summer open air concert series at Lewissohn Stadium 187th Street and Amsterdam Avenue starting Sunday June 2. A 90 member symphony led by Arnold Volpe performs nightly with special appearances by the Metropolitan Opera chorus under Giulio Setti the Paulist Choristers with Father Finn and Bethlehem Bach Choir. Most seats are 25 cents with some higher prices and free admission for American armed forces in uniform. A civic committee including Mrs Charles S Gnuggenheimer Mrs C B Alexander Mrs R Gerry and others manages arrangements and a guarantee fund. Le Roy W Baldwin is treasurer and the Metropolitan Musical Bureau directs active management.
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Lewissohn
City College
187Th Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Arnold Volpe
Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Giulio Setti
Paulist
Father Finn
Bethlehem Bach Choir
Charles 5. Gnuggenheimer
C B. Alexander
R. Gerry
Newbold le Roy Sedgar
C. D. Gibson
E. H. Harriman
Thomas Hastings
Charles H. Senff
Ueree
Carmelttee
le Roy W. Baldwin
Metropolitan Musical Bureau
Theatre World Tidbits and Touring Plans in Chicago and New York
The Dolly Sisters sign a three year contract with Eliott Comstock and Gest to perform in a midseason revue on the Century roof and co star with Harry Fox in Oh Look in Chicago this July. A Marriage of Convenience runs at Henry Miller's Theatre until June 1 and Billie Burke extends film work to complete the run. Maytime in Chicago hands the Broadhurst stage next week while the original company takes a vacation. The Chicago roster includes John Charles Thomas John T. Murray and Carolyn Thomson Joyce Fair in Another Man's Sheet with Lionel Atwill. Otis Skinner ends Mister Antonio in Toronto and outlines next season. A new Rock-a-Bree Baby company debuts in Chicago in August. Nazimova resumes with Arthur Hopkins and a fall New York play. a June 11 testimonial at the Criterion will honor Signor Kapietra, with many stars in attendance. Seventeen at Booth Theatre benefits soldiers, admission free. Grafton L D Cushing, fresh from France, speaks at Lyric Theatre intermission on Liberty Loan experiences.
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Dolly Sisters
Eliott, Comstock & Gest
Chicago
Harry Fox
Billie Burke
New York
Broadhurst Theatre
John Charles Thomas
John T. Murray
Carolyn Thomson
Joyce Fair
the Kuramy
Lionel Atwill
Otis Skinner
Mister Antonio
Toronto
Mme. Nazimova
Arthur Hopkins
Crnterion Theatre
Giovanni Kapietra
Opera Ona
Ited
Animal Relief
Laurette Taylor
Marguerita Sylva
Burr Mcintosh
David Wrapham
Julia Arthur
Signor Tagliapietra
Booth Theatre
Grafton
Cushing
France
Lyric Theatre
Hello America and Brighton Beach Shows In Open Season
A fragment lists venues and acts at outdoor amusements along COLUMBIA venues near 42 St and Brighton Beach. Names include Jimmy Britt, Roy al Gas, Poynes Lawrence Brooke, and others with seating tiers 25 35 50. Surf Bathing and water attractions at Palisades Pier and Ferry Rest areas are mentioned along with entertainment units Hello America and Lewis Cody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'nay Loew
Jimmy Britt
Royal Gas
Poynes
Lawrence Brooke
W. 129Th St. Ferry
Williams Wins Pulitzer for Why Marry
Augustus Post announced Jesse Lynch Williams won the Pulitzer Prize of 1000 dollars for his American play Why Marry. The committee, including Richard Burton and Hamlin Garland, chose the work at Columbia University under the National Institute of Arts and Letters auspices.
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Augustus Post
Columbia University
Jesse Lynch Williams
Universit
Nicholas Murray Butler
Mr. Pos
Richar Burton
Drama League
Hamlin Garland
National Institute of Arts and Letters
Columbia
New Y
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Lieutenant Sousa
Monster “Thrift Festival
Sechaif
Cucuraee
Ima
the Star-spanéec Jr
Apolitan Opera Company
Marie Sundelius
Etends
Aomata
Ing
Oratory
Eeiden
Marie Elias
Wilow
Oscar
Sophie Brasiau Angel
Baries Harrison
Uba
Misa Lefty McKenna
Whorus
New Choral Society
The
Peoples of Choral Union
Schola Cantorun
New York Oratorio Society
Horus
Ne Pupus Festival
Serublic Schools of Rentel Orkhe
Ineut Bouse
Micha
J. Corcoran
Gartian
Carl Hei
Louis A Mawerd
Marquard
Frank Hix
Wisk Ween
Reete
Who
Democracy
Fane
McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Salvation Army
Bennett
New York City
James Montgomery Flagg
Strand
Prunella
Marguerite Clark
Maurice Tourneur
Little Theatre
Perrot
Scaramel
Coesey
Pink Roses
Ampico
Grieg
Gladys Rice
MacMurrough
John Wenger
Walt Reid
Ann Little
Rialto
activi\S
Virgin Islands
Mary MacLaren
T. R
New Mat
Jille Feston
Clark
Brighton Hamilton
John B
Brighton Beach
Mer & Co
Lewis & Cody
Sam S
LEE Shubert, Inc
Jolson
Shubert
Theateee
Mata
Tom'n
Sinbad
Holbrook
Perceee A
Gutz Rice
Sat
Pastor Mats
Wei
Broadhurst
Charles Purcell
Peasy Wood
Wm. Norris
Arolyn Thomson
Morosco
Stuart Walker Co
Booth Es
Tarkineton
Wel & Sar
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Maxine Elliott
Goa
Bway
39Th St
Clifton Crawford
Harry Ray Raymond
Marjorie Get
Vlay—Ster
Conor
Motion Pictures
Albert De.moal
Blue Devils
D. W. Griffith
44Th ST
Inc
Aenteg
Pershing
Lyne Theatre
Ted 2
Gabriel Pares
Garde Republicaine
Liberty Film Committee
Ivol
Duc
Col
Cirete
Park
William A
Brady
Carlyle Blackwell
Kitty
Montagu Love
June Elvedy
U. S
Step
Liberty Film Gant
Crusaders
Committeer On Public Information
Geo. Creel
Chatce
Sesis
Tyron
Mefirtle
Tirafton
Hoyle
British Army
Pink
Seldtets Rivoli! Orchestra
Wallace Reid
Selets Comenty
Rialto Orchestra
St. Theatre
Schuyler
Savoy
A.M
Jewel Carmen
4Th St. & Bway
Madison Ave
ST Loew's
Marguerite Lark
Prunelia
Pene Strand Orche
A. Miia
Newoaks Leading Theatres
New Amsterdam
Nigh Town
Klaw & Erlanger
Jerome K
Jerome
Henry Miller
Wurat Tor
Ina
Thur
Geo. Theatre Cohan
Mate
Kiss Iburglar
Liberty
Globe Theatre
Raymond Hitchc
Hitchy - Koo
Jean Errol
Irene Bo
Cort
B'Way
Hsin Se
Iih
Cohan & Harris
Grant Mitchell
David Belasco
Tiger Rose
Ata
Wed
Ldroom
Snd
U. & Navy
Mme. Vrences
Ormack
Murateore
Met Martinelli
L.atare
Pelham
Thurs
Eve
Musique Militaire Francaise
Leuden Chariton
F. Keith
Alace Way
Irene Franklin
Burton Green
M'Kay
Ardine
Jimmy Hussey
6The
Sophie Tucker
Bessie Clayton
Jack Wilson
Bessie Wyhn
Armaut Bros. & Others
Roof Century Theatre
Century Grove
Dolly
Sisters
the Dooleys
Midmight Revue
George
White
Edward Lassere, Inc
West 23d St
N.Y
West 23d Street
Y. Times
OLD Crowrye
Kentucky
JU. S. A
H. B. Kirk & Co
New York, N.Y
Rotegravure
New York Times Co
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