Movie and Vaudeville Managers Fight Higher Tax
Representatives of the film industry and vaudeville managers told the House Ways and Means Committee that a higher admission tax would ruin the business. They urged abolishing film taxes and replacing them with a profits based levy, arguing current taxes harm attendance and government revenue.
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Moving Picture Industry
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Universal Film Company
Martin Goodmen
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Nydeville
Treasury
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United States
Russia
Arizona
Carolina
Mr Grady
S.eek
Hotel Men Threaten To Shut Dining Rooms
A Hotel Association meeting warned that hotels may close dining rooms and restaurants if labor demands rise further. The statement cites taxes, war needs, labor costs, and supplier prices, blaming agitators for unrest among unskilled workers. At Hotel Claridge the dining room was set to reopen after a recent walkout and chef dispute.
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Hotel Claridge
Follies of 1918 At New Amsterdam Thea tre
The New Amsterdam Theatre hosts Ziegfeld Follies of 1918 with stars such as Will Rogers Eddie Cantor Ann Pennington Lillian Lorraine Marilynn Miller Kay Laurell and others in a two act revue praised for lavish scenery costumes and strong dance numbers. The opening night audience included many notables and reviews say the show surpasses recent Follies premieres with memorable tableaux and a patriotic finale, though some performers deliver uneven humor.
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Ann Pennington
Lillian Lorraine
Will Rogers
Eddie Cantor
Rennold Wolf
Gene Ruck
Louis Hirech
Dave Stamper
New Amsterdam Theatre
Marilynn Miller
W. C. Flelis
Frank Carter
Harry Kelly
Gua Minton
Ailyn King
Kay Laurell
Frisco
Marion
Madeline Farbanks
Marie Wallace
Rose Dolores
Dorothy Leeds
Gladys Feldman
Florence Cripps
Joan Bruve
Martha Mansfield
Kathryn Perry
Alaison Young
Dorothy Miller
Kathryn Paelmer
Steilier
Wiegest
Joseph Urban
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Billie Burke
Misa Lorraine
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Savoy
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Frincco
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F. Ziecfeld
Western Union Rejects Wilson Plea on War Labor Board
In a lengthy reply, Western Union President Tom Carlton rejects President Wilson’s call for a Walsh Taft style arbitration and argues for independent employee associations. He favors a referendum but says no outside union should dictate telegraph operations, stressing loyalty to service continuity and employer control. The piece notes reactions from the telegraphers union and ongoing debate over union formation during wartime.
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Carlton
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Eorkie ¥. Baer
Reading Ailroad
Ana Father
Cumancy
Carston
Western Union
Westernnion
Gompers Protests Carlton Policy On War Labor Rights
President Gompers, per Federation of Labor delegates, sent a telegram to President Wilson denouncing Newcomb Carlton of Western Union for calling a convention of employees to form a company controlled association. The message says the move opposes labor policy and War Labor Board aims, hindering war work.
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Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor Convention
Wilson
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
War Labor Board
Burnquist Leads in Minnesota Governor Race With Big Margin
Reports from St Paul show Governor Burnquist extending a large lead over Lindbergh in the Minnesota Republican governor race. With 1 086 of 3 119 precincts counted Burnquist's margin is projected near 75 000 as virtually all major counties and figures favor his candidacy. Dems nominate Judge W Comstock for governor with a strong showing over Wheaton and Knute Nelson secures Senate indorsement though lagging in the governor contest.
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Charles Amina
United States
Knute Nelson
James A. Peterson
Minneapolis
Benefit for U S Tank Corps at Astor Ediron
Benefit performances for the United States Tank Corps at the Astor Theatre next Sunday night feature Major EB Swinton describing tank origins, George Cohan on modern warfare, and film clips of tank training and combat in France. Emmy Wehlen sings two new songs written for the occasion with appearances by Clifton Crawford, Dorothy Dickson, Cayt Hyson, Hedrick Blinn, Alice Bradt, and Anna Weston.
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George Cohan
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Emmy Wehlen
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Clifton Crawford
Dorothy Dickson
Cayt Hyson
Hedrck Blinn
Alice Bradt
Anna W Ton
Baker Won't Oppose Extending Draft Age
Secretary Baker indicated he would not oppose extending the draft age if Congress desires action. General Crowder and Baker discussed manpower data from the Senate Military Committee and the work or fight order.
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Hylan Praises Straus for Subway Strike Settlement
Mayor Hylan commends Oscar S. Straus and the Public Service Commission for cooperation with the Board of Estimate in ending the subway strike. He cites joint action by Controller Craig, Corporation Counsel Wiliam J. Rancor, and Commissioner Hervey on a special subcommittee to ensure fair handling of the settlement and protection for taxpayers.
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Oscar S. Straus
Public Service Commission
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Elie Service Commission
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Army Flying Instructor Killed Near Fort Worth
Lieutenant Rose, an Army flying instructor based at Barron Field near Fort Worth, Texas, was killed when the airplane he was riding in with another officer crashed. Rose’s home was in Pennsylvania. his companion was seriously injured.
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Jewish Day at Conservation Food Show Details
Jewish Day at the Conservation Food Show runs today from 1 PM at Central Palace. The Hooverized menus are explained in Yiddish and a Stage Woman's War Relief skit performs on the mezzanine. Met Opera singer Signor Ferreri Fontana and Patricia Collings head a varied program with films for afternoon and evening sessions.
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Signor Ferreri Fontana
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Patricia Collings
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Moving Picture
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Retail Grocers’ Association
FA. Walcott
United States Food Administration
Borglum Equipment Offered At Public Sale In Georgia
Atlanta June 1 The Stone Mountain Ga property of sculptor Gutzon Borglum who stirred controversy over the aircraft program was set for public auction on June 28 to satisfy a back salary claim by O Baxter former secretary. The sale covers equipment used in carving a Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain.
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