Orpheum Presents Davis Play To Visiting Bankers
Visiting bankers and their wives praised J. Frank Davis's new play without a name at the Orpheum. The cast led by Bartley Cushing as Poole earned strong notices for their handling of business, politics, and love themes. A naming committee will select a title Friday night.
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Orpheum
Orpheum Theater
J. Frank Davis
Davis
Bartley Cushing
Poole
Hayden Stevenson
Joseph R. Mason
Clarke Silvernail
New York
Boston
Patrons Await Theatrical Treat At The Plaza
At the Plaza theater patrons are promised a theatrical treat this week with a lively program described as a jaunt of jiol and beauty and provisioned for enjoyment by the venue.
A Chain and Its Links
A chain and its links are described with emphasis on responsibility for phone service. If link one supplies the correct number and calls clearly and link three responds quickly, the telephone company will be accountable for its part. The motive of economy is suggested as a possible driver if no higher motive existed.
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Link No. 1
Link No. 3
Metropolis vaudeville acts light up the stage at Menlo Moore's
Vilmos Westong continues to contend for top honors in musical vaudeville as Miss Trix Oliver and Menlo Moore's cast deliver high energy acts. The show features vibrant scenic effects, "burnt cork" humor, Miss Oliver's dainty singing, quick club tossing by Lynch and Zellar, Marie Florence's operatic numbers, De Moine Siebert's farcelet A Shrewd Business Man, and Mosher and Mosher's trick riding. Special ladies matinee Friday and school children matinee Saturday.
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Vilmos Westong
Menlo Moore
Trix Oliver
Miss Oliver
Lynch and Zellar
Marie Florence
de Moine Siebert and Company
Mosher
Hayes
Archer
Carr
Plazascope
Free Fireworks Exhibition At Exposition Park Saturday
Manager W. Sinsheimer announces a free fireworks display at Exposition Park Saturday night with no admission charge. The new zoo draws crowds with Texas and jungle animals. concessions grow daily and attendance rises. A free band and vocal concert supplement the attractions.
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W. 8. Sinsheimer
Exposition Park
Defined for Fighting Sparks Police Court Fight on Alamo Plaza
George J. Getts and H. O. McCorgadale faced arraignment before Judge Buckley for an affray on Alamo plaza. Getts was struck and a clinch occurred as bystanders watched. Getts' former wife fled to a jewelry store during the melee. Both men paid a $5 fine.
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George J. Getts
H. O. McCorgadale
Buckley
Alamo Plaza
Getts
Burns the detective discusses crime and heredity
William J. Burns, head of the Burns detective agency, speaks in San Antonio on crime, heredity, and environment. He argues there is no criminal class, cites environment as a major factor, and praises civic reform while stressing the value of sociology and economic study.
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McNamara
William J. Burns
Detective Burns
San Antonio
Texas Bankers’ Association
Burns
America
United States
Beginning to Gray Hair Health Ad Prospects Youthful Look
An advertisement urges readers to combat early gray hair with Hay's Hair Health. It promises hair restoration to natural color and a youthful appearance, selling for 1.50 dollars with a trial bottle available for 10 cents.
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Hay
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Burial Permits For Several Died In Texas Area
Burial permits list multiple individuals who died in early May in Del Rio and nearby areas. Names include Emery Fred Allbright 14 and Francis Urquhart 3 months, with addresses on Ninth Street and Frasch Street. Other entries note Maria Medina 46 Paula Masques 4 months Mike Sams 1 year Annie Horton 36 Frank Kelley 2 Lillia Brown 47 and others, some with unclear remarks. A health ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for digestion and strength.
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Emery Fred Allbright
del ‘Rio
Tex
Francis Urquhart
Ninth Street
Maria M. F. de Medina
Frasch Street
Paula’ Masques
South Heights
Mike Sams
Delgado Street
Annie Horton
Rigsby Avenue
Frank Kelley
Orphans’ Home
Lillia
W. Brown
Spofford Avenue
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Telegraph & Telephone Company
DSL
Ene Telephone
Sleuth Burns
Sociology
Tavern Club
Lowell
Harvard University
Ross
Oxford University
Bexar Drug CO
Hood
Hannich
Elm St
Menter & Rosenbloom
Menter & Rosenbloom Company
West Houston Street
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