New York Idea Show Highlights Ram's Head Players Aspiration
The Ram's Head Players presented The New York Idea in their second week at a prestigious hall. Robert Bell directed the troupe with ambitious staging, while Leona Roberta delivered a standout vocal performance and Josephine Hutchasen impressed as a divorced wife. Others, including Albert Parr and Anne Ives, contributed solidly though the pacing lagged at times. The review notes the cast’s evident talent and hopes for a tighter future production aligned with their abilities.
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Bilnor Glynn
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Albert Parr
Philip Phillimiore
Slessy
Josephine Hutchasen
Cynthia
Abaya
Robart Bell
Leona Roberta
Miss Roberts
Ram
Anne Ives
Ruth Harrison
Burdette Guilty of Manslaughter in Rockville Case
A Rockville jury after 35 minutes found Lawrence Burdette guilty of manslaughter in the death of Clarence Griffith. The verdict was read at 12:05 AM. Sentencing expected today. Burdette’s alleged confession, ruled inadmissible, followed claims of a drunken quarrel. The defense argued Griffith fell over a railroad embankment, not pushed, as testified by the defendant’s father John Burdette.
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Clarence M. Griffith
Burdette
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Welsh
John Burdette
Griffith
Dusolina Giannini Opens Philhar monic Concert Series
Dusolina Giannini, a coloratura soprano, drew rapt attention and spontaneous applause in Poll's theater yesterday afternoon. Under Mrs. Wilson Greene's local management she opened the Philharmonic course with Handel's Largo, then delivered a voice hailed for clarity across its range, brightness and warmth, superb finish, and expressive style captivating the audience.
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Dusolina Giannini
Wilson Greene
Giannini
Philharmonic
Sylvanus Stokes Jr Selected for Jury Duty
Sylvanus Stokes Jr a youth society leader here was selected for jury duty in criminal court yesterday afternoon. About 300 men were summoned to appear before Justice J L Siddons for selection as jurymen. Several tried to beg off, Siddons threatened letters to employers or organizations that staff them. One man claimed his employer warned him he would lose his job if drafted for jury service.
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J. L. Siddons
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Anglo-Saxons Here Dying Out, He Says
Prof Arthur Adame of Trinity College Connecticut told the Society of Colonial Wars that the Anglo-Saxon stock is dying out and that 28 percent of Americans of this descent are childless, compared with under 8 percent a century ago. Bishop Freeman praised modern moral standards while Judge John Barton Payne criticized pacifists and officers were elected to society offices as Vaughan became president Fernald secretary and Rust treasurer.
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Trinity College
Connecticut
Society of Colonial Wars
Washington
Republic
Freeman
John Barton Payne
George Tully Vaughan
A. Fernald
H. L. Rust Jr
Quartermaster Officers Meet in City Hall Graham Building
The Quartermaster Corps Reserve Officers met last night to discuss discipline morale and the proper use of the courts martial. Officials noted the authorized strength of 1500 officers and about 30000 enlisted men, but economy reduced totals to 739 officers and 8474 men. Ident. Gol. John Scott and Maj. Robert A. Harbord spoke. Capt. Clayton B. Hmig presided.
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Robert A. Harbord
Clayton B. Hmig
Dental Hygienists To Meet Saturday
The Dental Hygienists Association of the District will hold a meeting Saturday night to discuss constructive cooperation with doctors and organizations aiding health. Officers elected at a previous meeting include Mrs Kathleen Gordon Turner President, Miss Alice Yaune Birks Vice President, and Miss Witheal Belle Vadshaw Secretary and Treasurer.
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Kathleen Gordon Turner
Ming Alice Yaune Birks
View Promcent
Milas Wtheal Belle Vadshaw
Mellon Says U S Must Aid Europe and Prosperity
Secretary Mellon urges American business to prepare for ongoing Europe aid and cooperation in recovery. He believes Europe can meet financial needs, leading to progress in the United States with restraint and sound judgment, and foresees better conditions and broader markets from such reforms.
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Europe
Mooseheart Magazine
Treasury
Melton
America
Amerca
Hurepe
Mellen
Southern Railway Offers to Buy Cincinnati Southern Railway
The Mauthe rm Railway through president Fairfax Harrison has submitted a definite proposal to purchase the Cincinnati Southern Railway from the city of Cincinnati, information learned today in Cincinnati.
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Mautherm Railway
Fairfax Harrison
Oincinnati Southern Railway
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