Naked Truth Robe Dilemma Highlights New York Film Aesthetics
The Bosworth Company faced a challenge with the film Hypocrites featuring Margaret Edwards as Naked Truth. Local fashion and decorum concerns delayed draping the character, until a New Rochelle draper finally provided an artistic veil. The Boston audience awaits the portrayal as a historic motion picture milestone.
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New Yorks
Gofy Bostworth
Ince
Margaret
Edwards
Solythe
Bosworth Company
Fair Margaret
New York
Wosworth
New Rochelle
Broadway
Troth
Matty Stars in Gold Seal Feature Film Drama
Christy Matthewson leads a Gold Seal two reel drama titled Mattys Decision supported by Universal stars Dorothy Phillips Hobart Henley and Howard Crampton Crampton excels as the stern father Movie and baseball fans will enjoy close ups of Matty in action from this production
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Christy
Matthewson
GO SOUTH ESSANAY PLAYERS TOUR FOR SOUTHERN FILM
A company of fifteen Essanay players goes to the south to shoot feature photoplays with a southern atmosphere. Scenes will be filmed at exact locations such as Chattanooga Tennessee to ensure realism. The first company starts in Chattanooga and will move deeper into Dixie for additional shooting over several months. Members include E H Calvert Bryant Washburn Lillian Drew Mabel Forrest John Cossar Grant Foreman Eugene Acker Bertram Bates Batty Scott May Skinner and Jack Meredith.
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Essanay Players
Gonesto
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dixie
Bryant Washburn
Lillian Drew
Mabel Forrest
John Cossar
Grant Foreman
Eugene Acker
Bertram Bates
Batty Scott
May, Skinner
Jack Merearth
Kalem Studios Casts Beauty Contest Winner Miss Teare
Photoplay patrons inquire about the identity of the pretty Kalem actress Miss Teare of California who appears in the comedy Wallie Whipple's Dream. She has won multiple beauty contests and stars in the latest Kalem film.
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Kalem
Ethel Eare
Walllé Whipple
Miss Teare
100 Year Old Woman Camps in the Open in New Jersey
Phillipburg N J undaunted by winter Mrs Mars Donnelly aged 100 and her two boarders camp in the open after eviction from their home. They lack adequate shelter and face exposure as neighbors and authorities weigh relief offers and the appropriateness of assistance.
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Phillipsburg
Vita Graph Company closes Texas motion picture tour
After an extensive tour covering 3600 miles in Texas the Vita graph Company of America returned with motion pictures created for several new features. The trip aimed at realism in animated art and included Eleanor Woodruff Harry Northup Ned Finley Eulalie Jensen Darwin Karr Logan Paul Marion Henry with Lionel Belmore directing.
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Texas
Vitagraph Company of America
Lone Star
Eleanor Woodruff
Harry Northrip
Ned “Finley
Eulalie Jensen
Darwin Karr
Logan Paul
Marion Henry
Lional Belmore
Girl from His Town crew to shoot LA street scenes
Director Harry Pollard will take Margarita Fisher Tu cille Ward Joseph Singleton Joseph Harris Carlton Griffin Edward Langley scenic director James Douglass assistant director and two cameramen to Los Angeles to film theater interiors and street scenes for The Girl from His Town based on Marie Van Vorst novel from Bobbs Merrill Company. Fred Gamble and William Carroll, moved from Beauty Company, expected to join.
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Harry’ Pollard
Beauty” Company
Mr. Pollard
William Carroll
Who Pays series begins by Pathe Exchange
The Pathe Exchange announces the first of a dozen three reel dramas under the general title Who Pays featuring Ruth Roland and Henry King. Balboa produces, introducing a new idea in serial storytelling.
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Pathe Exchange
Balboa
Ruth Roland
Henry King
Series of Dramas Aimed to Stimulate Modern Life Thought
A set of distinct complete dramas each tackles a vital modern life question and aims to prompt reflection. Though not problem plays, they seek to expose vanity and selfishness and inspire audiences to discard petty behavior and unworthy conduct.
Notable Man in Film World Hobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth, famed actor and director, helped shape early cinema with Selig to become a leading film figure. His ventures include Bosworth Inc and landmark features such as The Sea Wolf and talents like John Barrymore, as noted in profiles of his impact on the industry.
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Universal’ Forces
Hobart Bosworth
Dl Mr. Bosworth
Selig Company
Bosworth, Inc
John Barigycorn
London
Stoi
Exile
Va Ct
Au Lake
Dorothy Phillips and Ben Wilson Star in The Affairs Terraces Scene
Dorothy Phillips and Ben Wilson headline a scene from a Victor drama The Affair of the Terraces. The two stars deliver strong performances in a pivotal moment that underscores tensions and romance in the production.
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Dorothy Phillips
Ben [Wilson
Victor
Dorothy Phibeids
Chiffon
Ben Wilson
Pastor Victim of The Tango in Yorkville Court
In Yorkville domestic relations court Christine Wheeler accused Rev Fran cis Roit Wheeler of straying after picking up new dances two years ago. The eight year Episcopal chaplain at St Luke's Hospital and founder of the Authors and Compilers Association faced a $7 weekly alimony after magistrate Cornell placed him on probation and noted his income near ten dollars weekly.
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New York
Christine Wheeler
Francis Roit Wheeler
Yorkville
Wheeler
St. Luke's Hospital
Authors’ and Compilers’ Association
Aptil Aleut
Cornell
Pastor Offers Ten Rules to Jess Willard in Chicago
In Chicago on April 1 Rev A D Thibodeau of Sheridan Road Methodist Episcopal Church issued ten rules for heavyweight champion Jess Willard after remarking on his Havana bout with Jack Johnson. The guidelines urge Willard to punch daily, showcase white city ideals, avoid temptations, introduce himself as Willard of Kansas, invest wisely, stay loyal to family, money management, and steer clear of gambling while keeping Chicago dry next year.
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Chicago
Jess Willard
AD. Thibodeau
Sheridan Road Methodist Episcopal
Thibodeau
Willard
Jack Johnson
Havana
Jess
Broadway
Hell
Kansas
Tony
Anny
Girl by Parcel Post Passes Through Station
Savannah Ga April 17 A six year old girl with a placard showing destination and 15 cents in parcel post stamps traveled by train toward Christia father awaiting in Pensacola. The girl, Edna, had lived with her mother who is separated from her husband for some time. The probation officer in Pensacola offered to send Bern a
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Savannah
Christhi
Awai
Edna
Pensacola
Wige
Berna
Navy to Review Atlantic Fleet In New York Harbor
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced no departure from plans for a grand review and maneuvers around New York harbor and Narragansett Bay. Mayor Mitchel pledged cooperation while noting ships will undergo overhaul in May. Twenty one battleships, plus torpedo boats and submarines, form a seventy nine vessel fleet with possible Atlantic reserve ships joining the drills.
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Oak
Ts Navy
Daniels
New York
Narragansett Bay
Secre
En York
Mitchell
Guantanamo
Narraganset
Bay Aun
Mitchel
Virginia Capes
Vessit
XEK Yard
Weil “O" Aml
Georgia
Progreso
Vera Cruz
Atlantic Reserve Fleet
York
San’ Francisco
Ama
Oregon
San Francisco
Fatal Florida man election bet ends in Jersey City
Henry P Davis of Ormond Beach Florida died suddenly in the streets of Jersey City on April 17 while allegedly paying an election bet. He reportedly drove a horse from Ormond Beach as part of the wager and was found in a troubled state, having lost his way en route to Trenton.
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New, York
Henry P Davis
Ormond
Beach
Jersey City
Mr. Davis
Ormond Beach
Trenton
Warns Against All Stimuli Coffee Tea Says Health Official
Harrisburg Pa April 17 Avoidance of all stimulants especially coffee and tea is advised by Dr Samuel G Dix state health commissioner in this weeks Little Talk on Health and Hygiene Coffee and tea are not foods and act as stimulants Excessive use leads to nervousness digestive disturbances and mood swings Moderate use offers little lasting benefit Pure water is emphasized over warm beverages Many adults rely on these drinks and risk overindulgence and health harm
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Hearrisbgrg
Samuel G. Dixon
Railways Open Fight to Restore Old Fare
The public service commission will review Baltimore & Ohio tariff proposals to raise freight and passenger rates. The freight increase may start May, while passenger fares, aimed at West Virginia, face legal scrutiny to offset a state law. Hearings will precede any date for new rates, as testimony is gathered.
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Public Service Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
West Virginia
Supreme Court of
United
Chesapeake
Ohio
Kanawha
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Toledo & Ohio
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Baltimore & Ohio
Submarine Frightens Fishermen in Australia Debates
Melbourne reports a public discussion on White Australia and Asiatic migrants by Sir Henry Galway of South Australia. Prime Minister Andrew Fisher asked for an explanation after Galway expressed regret for discussing the color question. Galway said northern development would be hindered without white labor, and Fisher noted quotes attributed to him were misquoted and that the governor’s remarks were indiscreet.
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Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
Henry Galway
South Australia
Andrew Fisher
Si Henry
Sant Australies
Northern Territory
Sir Henry
Territory
Amir
Risher
Jenny
Iim Iain
Henry
Changes in Panama Canal engineering staff
Several changes among the engineering personnel at the Panama Canal are anticipated. Lt Albert Archer will retire from the engineer in charge post. Lt George Goethals departs to teach at the United States Military Academy and will be succeeded by C P Darlington. Captain R R Wood, building quartermaster, is expected to retire from the Army with commercial pursuits. George M Walls may take his place heading the municipal engineering division.
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Associated Press
Panama
Canal
Albert
Archer
George Ro Goethals
United Statesry Academy
Darlington
Atlantic
R 2 Wood
George M. Walls
Wilson Bakery Company Incorporation Granted
A charter of incorporation has been issued to the Wilson Bakery Company of Huntington. The company is authorized for capital of $6,000 with incorporators including Jane Eason of Clarksburg and others in Beland.
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Wilson Bakery Company
Huntington
Jane ] Eason
Clarksburg
Beiland
Indignant Dam Dog Owner Travels to Seattle
SAN FRANCISCO Apr. 17. Mrs Hyérett Sim Dam arrives after a long trip from Washington to San Francisco with her dog destined for Honolulu. The dog faces four months in quarantine under current law. After a brief city stay, Mrs Dam plans to visit Seattle with the dog, who enjoys attentive service while the quarrel over the detention continues to unfold.
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San Francisco
Washington
Ninvaks
Akmour Dam
Honolulu
Mras Hyérett SiDam
Eugenie Besserer A Popular Stage and Film Actress
Eugenie Besserer rose from teaching to acting in New York at twelve, joined McKee Rankin and others, trained in fencing, then moved to stage work as understudy to Margaret Anglin. At eighteen she found success in stock companies, then starred in Selig films, gaining wide acclaim as a versatile actress with a large following.
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Eugenie Besserer
Canada
New York City
Garet Anglin
Selig
American schemes followed by Australian influence in education
Correspondence from Sydney notes Apra Australia studies U S and Canada methods. A minister for education trip aimed to learn and adapt approaches, including rural agricultural schooling, with emphasis on expanding agricultural schools and related programs.
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Pra
Sydney
Australia
Apra
A Tepor
Unclear OCR fragment from a foreign text
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent events or identifiable names. It mentions names possibly Omir and Omaniis with scattered phrases about treatment, a hospital in Honplalus, and references to feet eightes. No clear incident or date is discernible.
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