New York City May Surpass London In Population Soon
A Washington report estimates New York City proper at about 6.1 million and metropolitan New York at about 5.2 million, based on census progression. London’s 1917-18 estimates place its city population at about 4.026 million with Greater London at 276,733, indicating both cities’ growth influenced by war and immigration.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York City
London
New York
Census Bureau
Greater London
Charing Cross
Ontario publishers urge halt on paper exports to U S
A special Ontario publishers meeting adopted a resolution urging the provincial government to refuse further pulpwood or power concessions to the Backus interests to prevent newsprint from leaving Canada for the United States.
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United Press
Otmewa
Canada
United States
Ontario
Provumeral
Backus
Baby delays steamer on Milwaukee dock
Mildred Christiansen aged months caused the Norwegian liner Bergensfjord to delay sailing by half an hour. Her mother, wife of a Milwaukee-area farmer, could not locate the child as the steamer sailed. A half hour search found the baby sleeping in a limousine on the dock.
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United Press
New York
Mildred Christiansen
Bergensfjord
Milwaukee
Mildred
Tidewater channel in lakes would mean big increase in tonnage
A ManhattanWisconsin shipbuilder testified to the International Joint Waterways Commission that a Great Lakes St. Lawrence tidewater channel could open most global tonnage to lake and ocean traffic. He cited Duluth harbor access and a reshaped fleet mix by vessel capacity, noting shifts across multiple tonnage classes and the potential for all freighters over 6,500 to 7,000 tons.
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Associated Press
Oulsth Minn
Great lakes-St. Lawrence
Internationals Joint Waterways Commission
C C West
Manitowoc
Wis
Duluth
Sci Lawrence Channel
Tax on War Wealth Idea Abandoned in Britain
London reports the cabinet council has decided to abandon the plan for a tax on war wealth. The idea had been examined by the cabinet and by a special committee of the house of commons, but it was dropped.
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de Het
Owly
Vaudeville at Grand Opera House Week End Show
Dramatic World presents Tony sind Mariuchti and Rose plus a varied lineup at the Grand Opera House. Billy and Vern Goslett offer vampiric comedy, Devers Brothers perform knockabout acrobatics, Eske and company showcase memory feats, and a rapid fire drawing act with electric props. Fatty Arbuckle comedy and a current events reel complete the program.
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Yhomay
Rose
Grand Opera House
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Vern Goslett
Vern
Devers Brothers
Eske and Company
Majestic Theater to Show Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Paramount Artcraft presents Stevenson's Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Majestic theater next Monday and Tuesday. John Barrymore portrays Dr Jekyll, delivering what audiences expect to be a remarkable performance in a tale of scientific curiosity and transformation.
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Mrs Hyde
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Majestic Theater
Dr. Sekyl
John Barrymore
London
Orpheum presents Robert Warwick in The Tree of Knowledge
Robert Warwick stars in The Tree of Knowledge at the Orpheum. The film follows Nigel Stanyon, destined for the church, who loses his fortune after a romance with Helle. He becomes a hotel waiter, returns to England with Sir Mostyn Hollingsworth’s son, falls for Monica, faces complication with Belle as wife of Brian, and amid revelations of lost Hol lingsworth funds, Nigel clears the affair with courage.
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England
Continent
Nigel Stanyon
Helle
Nigel
Frian
Mostyn Hollingsworth
Billingsworth
Niel
Monica
Brian
Belle
Hollingsworth
Star Theater Week Schedule With Buck Jones and More
Sunday Buck Jones stars in The Luse Surow from Harold Titus. Monday William Barronum presents The Last of the Duanes. Tuesday Besure Love stars in Cupid Foreclose with other comedy. Wednesday Antonio Moreno in The Invisible Hand serial. Friday Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge in Three Green Eyes plus Kinograms News Reel. Saturday Mildred Harris in For Husbands Only and The Prospectors Vengeance with Alan Mildred Moors and Pat O Malley.
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Harold
Titus
William Baronum
Duanes
Besure Love
Hurrying Fate
Geralding
Antonio Moreno
Carlyla Blackwell
June Elvidge
Mildred Harris
Alan Mildred Moors
Pat O'Malley
How the Federal Civil Service Shall Be Mended
A Republican subcommittee report calls for new work payment of fair wages for federal civil service employees. It describes the service as chaotic and inefficient with many leaving, notes signs of impaired morals, and urges reforms as a remedy ahead of the party platform.
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Associated Press
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Strikes May Be Banned in Government Service
A report by a Republican advisory subcommittee favors banning strikes in government employment with a proviso to protect workers’ rights via impartial arbitration. It endorses applying the Kansas Industrial Relations Court concept to government jobs, while opposing extension to private employment.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Kansan l Industrial Relations Court
Kansas
Sted
Barrymore as Dr Jekyll and Hyde in London underworld
A vivid screen portrayal featuring Barrymore in the dual roles of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Describes him as beloved by some yet feared as the fiendish Hyde, roaming London dives and using wit to torment victims. Praises his acting as a peak achievement.
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Barrymore
Dr. Jekyll
Hyde
London
John Barrymore
Jekyll
Tivde
Mr. Hyde
May morning shoe shop scene ends in romantic tension
In Dawson's shop a young shoe salesman attempts a proposal while arguing over footwear with Doris. She resists, enjoying a thrill from teasing him, then leaves in high heels. A crowd gathers outside as Dawson glimpses her, fueling unresolved romantic tension and a looming letter back home.
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Doris
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A. Hethesie
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Denisen
Dorly
America
Anneryel
Carrol
Daron
Tome
Restian
Brerna
Dassen
Galeamen
Fragmented dialogue in a tense taxi scene unfolds
The scene shifts between Dawson and Doris as a tense exchange escalates in a taxi ride. Characters argue about propriety and plans while a mysterious letter and lingering emotions complicate their intentions. The atmosphere remains charged with threat and restraint.
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