Red Hot Peppers Added Orchestra at Plaza Sunday
Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers bring a colored dance orchestra to the Plaza theatre for one day only as an added attraction for the closing Plaza program before six days of stage improvements. Morton, a renowned pianist and composer, is credited with pieces like Milenberg Joys and King Porter Stomp. The booking office touts their jazz harmonies and vaudeville level entertainment with a special dance program. The show also features Sweet Rosie O Grady on screen and the Sorrentino Four on stage.
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Iowa Grid Foes Are Strongest in Field This Year
Iowa City Aug 27 PKA records show 40 wins in 56 games in 1926 for eight opponents to face Iowa in 1927. Ohio State led with six wins in seven, Northwestern seven in eight. Monmouth College won the Little Nineteen title, Illinois six of eight, Wisconsin five wins, Wabash five of nine, and Denver four of eight.
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Guards Stationed at Central Life Assurance Offices
Des Moines Described guards stationed at the Central Life Assurance society offices to prevent tampering with records as the company operates in 28 states and faces recent court proceedings.
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The Coming Week At The Theatres Thriller Ends In Embrace
A melodrama set features the reading of a will that sparks trouble then a closing scene where Terry reunites with the girl he has fought for. Ghostly encounters, a phantom rider pursuit, a deadly fight, cattle rustling, and Ken Maynard’s nerve filled performance drive the plot. Alma Rayford Bob Williamson and Frederic Burns are in the supporting cast.
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Former Giants Pitcher Fay Thomas Barred by Landis
New York Giants pitcher Fay Thomas, once linked to the University of California and a summer stint with Ottumwa, is suspended for the season by Commissioner Landis after it was found he signed a minor league contract under an assumed name to obtain funds. He must repay the Giants $2,500 to be eligible next season.
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Ken Maynard Thriller The Haunted Range at Palace
Ken Maynard stars in The Haunted Range a fast paced thriller at the Palace Theatre today and Sunday. The film showcases daring riding and new stunts that reinforce Maynard as a leading action hero in silent Western cinema.
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Menchik Becomes World Women Chess Champion
London August 27 Miss Vera Menchik 21 of Hastings England wins the women's tournament at the international chess meet sponsored by the British Chess federation becoming the first world women champion. She is a pupil of Maroczy. Asked how many moves she can see ahead she replied not one. She played her first game in Moscow.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT IN MULTI CITY BOXING CARD
Milwaukee bouts saw Mike Cianciola stop George Davis by fourth round technical knockout. Willie Davis defeated Corporal Izzy Swartz in a ten round flyweight contest. Frankie Klick and Santiago Zorrilla fought to a ten round draw. Charlie Belanger defeated Roughhouse Nelson in a ten round light heavyweight affair.
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Campaign for new WOC wave length in Iowa
Des Moines August 27. Francis St. Austell, president of the Iowa Radio Listeners league, leads a campaign to obtain a new wave length free from interference for radio station WOC Davenport. The effort aims to petition the federal radio commission over interference from WRR Dallas.
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Naughty But Nice at the Strand Four Days
Colleen Moore stars in a fast paced comedy at the Strand as a Texas debutante drawn into wealth by an oil well and rail adventures with a secret service man. The promotional material promises a brisk, humorous romance with rapid-fire gags and light melodrama.
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Comedy abridges a bridal chamber scene with a husband
A film notes a domestic mishap where a woman introduces her husband to avert trouble, then is compelled to salvage the introduction. The tale unfolds with a surprising ending. Cast includes Colleen Moore with Donald Reed Claude Gillingwater Kathryn McGuire Hallam Cooley Edythe Chapman Clarissa Selwynne Burr McIntosh. Also on the program are On The Front Page and news reels, plus See You in Jail with Jack Mulhall Alice Day and Mack Swain.
Tonight’s Theatres Show At The Palace Plaza And Strand
The Palace presents Ken Maynard in The Haunted Ranch tonight with Shirley Mason in Sweet Rosie O Grady and vaudeville acts. The Plaza features Shirley Mason in Sweet Rosie O Grady along with vaudeville acts. The Strand offers Bebe Daniels in Senor ta.
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Film program features Swain in lead role at cinema
The program lists Swain in the featured role along with a two reel comedy Should Men Walk Home starring Mabel Normand and the Fables and Pathe news segment.
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