Minute Movies of the News
A collage of quirky items from early 20th century press includes a Greenpoint man winning 12000 for three fingers, a blind hospital switchboard operator, and the Spinsters’ Association of Massachusetts.
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Greenpoint
N. Y
Fredt Marshall
Lebanon Hospital
New York
Spinsters’ Association of Massachusetts
King Alfonso
Los Angeles
N. Bramber
Atlantic City
Fowler McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Harvard College
Yonkers
Mount Vernon
University of Pennsylvania
Sitoluge
Railroad etiquette strict rules issued by Boston and Maine
The Boston and Maine railroad imposes decorum rules for male staff including no tan shoes flashy neckware gum chewing or conversation with women passengers. Observers will ride trains to enforce these regulations with penalties for violations such as garish caps and wearing political or image buttons.
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Boston and Maine Railroad
North Pole by aeroplane proposal from Captain Bartlett
Captain Robert A. Bartlett of the Peary north pole party told the Aero Club of New England that an aeroplane offers the safest and easiest route to the pole. He proposed land travel to Cape Morris K. Jesup, 181 miles from the pole, then a short flight to the pole with ice as landing areas and supplies carried for return. He described a summer window in July and August with ideal flying conditions and suggested a direct dash from Cape Jesup to the pole and on to Cape Cheliuskin in Siberia, 720 miles beyond the pole.
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North Pole
Robert A. Bartlett
Peary
Pole
Cape Jesup
Cape Cheliuskin
Siberia
Electricity Is Food Says Scientist Versus 1000 Volts
Dr Gergonie, a Bordeaux scientist, claims 1000 volts equals a porterhouse steak in food value. He argues diathermy may partly replace food by heating the body, reducing digestive work. He notes low tension and high frequency currents can traverse the body with minimal pain and provide substantial calories.
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Gergonie
Bordeaux
Academy of Sefence
Bergonie
Bernhardt Returns to American Stage With Brisk Comedy
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt visits America this fall showing versatile acting and strong French command in Camille and other roles. She tours vaudeville with a large troupe and dogs, aims to reestablish bonds with audiences while planning a 1942 farewell visit.
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Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
Robert W. Chambers
Mme. Bernhardt
Dr. Tanner
Bernhardt
Falstaff
Camille
Paris
Memory Sparks as Fred Proposes After Car Ride
Dialogue reveals a couple recalling a past proposal in a lively newsroom style. Eleanor and Evelyn exchange remarks about a car ride and a sighing machine, highlighting a playful memory tied to a newspaper want ad prompt.
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Eleanor
Fred
Evelyn
Battle at Chickasaw Bluffs and Vicksburg Defenses
Fifty years ago today on December 28 two days of fighting began at Chickasaw Bluffs Mississippi as General Sherman with four divisions attacked the Vicksburg fortifications along the eastern Mississippi shore. Confederate raiders reached near Alexandria threatening Washington.
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Chickasaw Bluffs
Miss
Vicksburg
Mississippi
W. T. Sherman
Bluffs
Alexandria
Washington
Reading railroad strike extends after 25 years ago
The executive committee of Reading railroad employees orders a new general strike after the company refuses to reinstate workers who quit on the 24th. The action marks continued labor unrest and momentum for collective bargaining.
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Reading Railroad Employees’ Executive Committee
Sherman Presses Chickasaw Bluffs Assault Fifty Years Ago
Fifty years ago on Sunday December 29 Sherman’s forces attacked Confederate works at Chickasaw Bluffs but were repulsed with heavy losses. Of about 33,000 men present Sherman lost 1,800 while Confederate casualties were under 200.
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Sherman
Chickasaw Bluffs
The Price at the Graham with Edna Marshall
Edna Marshall stars in The Price at the Graham on December 30 drawing from a New York success. George Broadhurst crafts human characters and a frank emotional tale about a mistaken sin and a lover’s forgiveness. Curtain at 8 15 with prices from 25 to 150 cents.
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Graham
Edna Marshall
New York
Hudson Theatre
George Broadhurst
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Mercury Free
An advert asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure contains no mercury and is taken internally. It warns against mercury dangers and promotes buying genuine Hall's products from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with testimonials and drugstore availability.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Edna Marshall to Head Graham Theatre Bill in The Price
Edna Marshall, a noted emotional actress, headlines the Graham Monday December 89 percent with Clarence Bennett and company in The Price by George Broadhurst, a NY Hudson Theatre staple. Brewster’s Millions adaption follows January 3 with Walter Allen’s cast, featuring the storm ship scene famed from NYC and Chicago runs.
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Edna Marshall
Clarence Bennett
George Broadhurst
Hudson Theatre
New York
Ethel Toscani
Miss Marshall
George Barr McCutccheon
Graham
Walter Allen
Chicago
Brilliant acting elevates ensemble in new production
The review praises Lance and the cast for flawless performance. The splendid supporting company delivers unusually fine ensemble work, with each player turning their role into a credible character study.
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Lance
Master of Stage Illusions Praised at New York Hippodrome
The New York Hippodrome hails a leading illusionist as the greatest living master of startling stage illusions. In the third act of Budweiser's Millions, Thompson uses mechanical devices and electricity to conjure waves towering like mountains, placing the audience aboard a ship in a convincing illusion.
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Montgomery Brewster
Jany
Frederic, Thompson
Mars
New York Hippodrome
Bdewster
Mr. Thompson
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Peary Party
Captain Rostron
Congress
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Carpathia
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PRICE
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The
Washington Baseball Association
Black Face
GEC
Irge Broadhurst
Man OF
Metropolitan
Catherine Evans
Geo. VY. Dill
Glen Porter
Sale Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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