Gort Films Attract Wide Territory Rights Bids
The Gort films generate strong demand with state rights sales across New Jersey and New York regions. N Edward secures first state bid, while Herald Film buys the Potomac region. Authors' Film handles New York and Pennsylvania licenses. Cort offices report bids covering California, Nevada, Arizona, New England, and more as global rights move quickly.
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Wacminitesiae
New York
Atlantic City
Eibn
New York City
Long Island
Herald Film
West Fern
Ixth Street
Pennsylvanis
Authors’ Film Company
Priiies
New England
Coo
Lynch
Hippodrome
Cone Ton
Worcester
iNet Manger
San Francisco
Hamilton Islands
California
Nevada
Arizona
John Cort
Longacre
Vandegrift Estate Gains Film Company Lease
Wellsburg report says the General Film Company of New York and Pittsburg leased the Vandegrift estate near Wellsburg for five years at around 100000 dollars. Once costing about half a million, the mansion is described as magnificently furnished and among America's best country houses. Brinker of Pittsburgh notes the company will maintain over ten actors on site to produce moving picture films.
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Wellsburg
Tr F
Gener! Film Company
New York
Pittsburg
Bir Wandegrift
Fox 2
Vandersrift Place
America
Pro ML Brinker
Pitts- Wiltsts
Dempster
Webster Story Promoting Book Becomes Photo Picture
The article notes Gears Kitchell Webster’s book The Butterfly is widely popular and selling in large numbers. It states the producer leverages opportunities to boost the photogram and that Webster’s name will greatly enhance the pictures’ popularity with a broad audience.
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Kitchell Webster
Mr Webster
Grying Baby Goes to Jail in Denver Disturbance
In Denver Sune 26 Mrs Barakssythe was jailed on disturbance charges after leaving her nine month old alone at home. In a later disturbance at the city jail she cried and a man named Matt Deerng was dispatched to verify the child’s welfare. The infant’s hunger ended when care arrived, and the jail staff saw him sleep peacefully after feeding.
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Denver
Col
Sune
Barakssythe
SiPutrobaan
Matt Deer'ng
Tate
War Horse of Sorseheads Stirring Local Tale
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century notice proclaims a proud boast about a veteran war horse named Old Warhorse, owned by P. A. Biola, claimed to have served during a regional rebellion. The jagged text references years of age, service, and the horse’s status as a veteran with a lengthy life.
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Jones
Fens
P. A Biola Aeho
State Supreme Court Hands Down Decisions
Charleston June 26 report and summary of decisions from the State Supreme Court of Appeals this week. It covers rulings on pleadings amending suits, liability of wives in debtor cases, constructive service and defaults, and the authority of state statutes and sister-state judgments. It notes laches in amendment, the burden of proof for conveyances to wives, and the effect of prior judgments on later actions.
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Charleston
RDS Johnson Milling Company
Randolph Coush
Williams_ 3
Court of Equity
Jana
Davis Town Council Must Schedule Annual Election
State ex rel Helionimus v Town of Davis, Tucker county, reversed. Writ of mandamus awarded. Davis common council legally bound to hold an annual election under 1913 code chapter 47 and town ordinances. citizen seeks to compel date change via mandamus.
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Peters
Pinson
Walliams
Helionimus
Datis
Tucker County
Robinson
Davis
Girl Smokers at Atlantic City Stir Local Quiet
June 24 report from Atlantic City describes women openly smoking in public spaces, with male escorts nearby. Police largely tolerate the scene as protesters arise, noting decorum but no action. Young women chat and light cigarettes, some with gold tipped pens and aids, claiming they smoke to keep away mosquitoes.
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Atlantic City
Toledoans mark July 4 as Peace Day in unusual protest
A fragmented Toledo notice notes locals plan July 4 events under the banner Peace Day. Mentions Mayor Karl Kajler and several city officials amid unclear details of the observance and organizers.
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Teisés
Karl Kajler
Walters
Guarding Meat From The Heat In Hot Weather
Washington June 25 a guide for housewives on keeping meat safe in heat. Use ice and cleanliness, thoroughly clean refrigerator drains, wipe interior daily, and shield meat from flies. When kept long, scalding may help. open canned goods must be used promptly to avoid spoilage.
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Cnrecine
Washington
Hhouse
Federal Department of Agriculture
Ousehoolds
The Strand and Red Book Highlights in July Issues
The July strands spotlight fiction and nonfiction across magazines. It notes stories by Melville Day and Ring Lardner, Uncle Abner by Ray Sprisse, and Terauze, plus Arthur Parker Butler and Booth Tarkington. It details Red Book, Metropolitan, and American Magazine contents, with war coverage by Ashneld Barrett and Davis and policy thoughts by Meyer and White.
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Silbert Parker
Gilbert
Canada
Uncle Abner
Melville DaySssomn Post
Romiance
Ray Sprisse
Clarissa
Albert Payson Terauze
Tevet
Ring Lardner
Filis Parker Butler
Motsbie
Beckiows
Richard Farding Davis
Torvefal
Henry Reiterfahl
United States
South
Germany
E Ashneld-Barrett
Dardanelles
Fannie “Hurst
Arnon Bennett
Booth ‘Tarkington
Muddle of Bridge Jumpers and Film Star Dreams
Fragmented dispatch recounts a wave of bridge jumping stunts inspired by Steve Brodie and a desire for fame. Magistrate Harris warns against further attempts while police and courts contend with melodramatic public reaction and the lure of Hollywood.
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Steve Brodie
Harris
J. al
Jecx
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