Theatre contest offers 1917 Ford prize on votes
A theatre runs a voting contest with a 1917 Model Ford as the prize. For ten cents you receive 50 votes and for five cents 25 votes, usable toward the box office tickets for any performance. The Rex shows J Warren Kerrigan in The Social Buccaneer and A Surgeon's Revenge with Dan Russell. Universal titles are guaranteed on site.
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Confessions of a Wife Finds Chance In Earnest Lawton
Paula lands her first New York stage job with Earnest Lawton's company as Elga in his new play. A manager hints at approval based on personal appeal rather than talent, and Paula recalls Emma’s warning to seize opportunity and trust luck. The scene ends with the rehearsal notice and Paula's excited sense of arrival.
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Earnest Lawton
Margie
New York
Mr. Lawton
Elga
Colonial
the Colonial
Smith
Socialist Leader Benson Captures Big Crowds at Hippodrome
Al lan L. Benson, Socialist party candidate for president, addressed a large audience at the Hippodrome theater predicting 2 006 000 votes this year. He attacked Charles E Hughes and President Wilson, scorning both as friends of the working man. He condemned the army reorganization bill and the preparedness movement, while the crowd applauded openly.
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Hippodrome Theatre
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Segregation and Self Government at Prison Congress
Buffalo N Y Oct 9 Deputy Warden Derrick of Sing Sing argued for keeping young offenders away from incorrigible criminals. He urged segregation self government and state control as key to shaping habits before crime is formed.
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American Prison Association Congress
Laundry Men Seek Submarines to Carry Dyes
In St Louis the Launderers National Association met for a three day session and lamented dye trends that muddy fabrics. They urged submarines to dock quickly to keep patrons happy. A Pennsylvania town faced Sunday baseball. the burgess barred licensing without public approval, and church ballots passed 909 to 200.
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Doings in Filmcom News Notes and Gossip
A rundown of films playing in multiple houses with starred players including Paula Frederick Pauline Frederick Anita Stewart J Warren Kerrigan and Charlie Chaplin. Highlights include Triangle’s Plain Jane at Liberty and M ack Sennett Keystones Maid Mad plus The Shielding Shadow at Colonial and The Pawn Shop at Strand with The Come-Back at Class A and Sweet Alyssum at Mission.
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Louise Fazenda
Harry Booker
Charlie Chaplin
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Burt
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Sweet Alyssum
Allstar
Kathryn Williams
Bessie Barriscale
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Word to the Weak and Ailing Healer Offers Free Diagnosis
A physician advertises confidential talks for asthma appendicitis tonsillitis bronchitis rheumatism sciatica nervousness deafness ulcers cancers tumors liver troubles and other ailments. He promises thorough exams, candid prognosis, referrals to cured cases, and permanent results with no cost or obligation. Evening hours 7 to 8.
Automobile accidents decline as vehicle usage grows
Statistics show automobile accidents decrease steadily relative to rising numbers of machines in use. The data suggest improved safety or altered driving patterns alongside more vehicles on the road.
Fairbanks Visits Spokane Attacks Wilson Policy
Charlies Warren Fairbanks former vice president and Republican VP candidate spoke at the Moore theatre in Spokane criticizing the Democratic administration as misled by broken pledges and promising lower living costs. He contrasted 16 years of Republican prosperity with current claims of war prosperity. He denied Wilson kept us out of war and urged Seattle booster support while noting Alaska was not mentioned during his remarks.
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Charlies Warren Fairbanks
Spokane
Moore Theatre
Fairbanks
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson
Roosevelt
Europe
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Mexico
Vera Cruz
Carrizal
Navy Yards
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
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Chicago Fire That Started From OLearys Cow
Chicago marks 43 years since Mrs. OLeary’s cow kicked the lantern starting the Great Chicago Fire. The event, though eclipsed by later fires, remains a notable origin story in city lore.
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Canvass in Green Lake District Opposes Hotel and Brewer Bills
A house to house canvass in Green Lake district to fight initiative measures No 18 and No 24 was organized by church members. A Sunday meeting at Green Lake Baptist church denounced both measures from the pulpit and a general committee was formed to combat them.
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Green Lake
European Rulers Religion and Ingersoll Letter Published
A reader notes European sovereigns vary in faith from Greek Catholics to Lutherans and Anglicans with the Italian king’s complicated status. The columnist plans to publish an Ingersoll address arguing against two November measures, outlining the social harms of alcohol. Readers ask for a grape juice recipe and advice on a young romance, with guidance favoring self-respect.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
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