Compromise Likely Ends Threatened Broadway Theatre Strike
A compromise proposal from the International Theatrical Association calms a looming 2000 strong stagehands walkout over wage demands. Talks continue tomorrow with Magnelia Belongs and managers’ committees, while Broadway theatres stay dark for now. Chicago theater workers also avoid a citywide strike after a 24 hour meeting settles on an orchestra for talkies and shorter seasonal schedules.
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Joseph Magnolia
International Theatrical Association
Magnelia
Chicago
Peare
Musicians’ Federation
Qinion Theatre
Thomas Malloy
James Ci
Petrillo
Jack Miller
France's Premier Faces Budget Crisis Amid Tax Revisions
Paris reports Premier Poincare plans a month’s rest in Sampigny while tackling a tightened budget. He must raise 3,000,600,000 francs to fund pensions for disabled veterans, salaries for officials, and a home-building program. To cover the shortfall, tax categories were revised and other direct indirect taxes increased.
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Poincare
France
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Trang
ML Poincare
New Palais Royal manager takes over Chicago outlet
A new manager formerly of Fort Wayne and Cedar Rapids has assumed charge of the Palais Royal at 206 Fourth Street East, succeeding J. N. Rosenfeldt who will manage the Des Moines Palais Royal.
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Halley Sentenced to Five Months Jail Time
Cecil Halley was jailed by Sheriff H. T. Wagner after attempting to deliver a gallon of hooch. A muttimus order by Judge G. W. Wood requires five months in county jail for an unpaid $500 1922 fine on a guilty plea. New charges of illegal liquor transportation placed on hold until release.
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H. T. Wagner
G. W. Wood
Halley
American Fights For European Aid Against Narcotics
Geneva reports the American government seeks League of Nations help to curb international drug smugglers after a New York seizure. Efforts to trace the consignment stalled by foreign noncooperation, prompting the league to request information from all member nations.
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League of Nations
New York
United States
League
Fashion clash as Paris styles spark American copy claim
Paris fashion leaders plan organized action against U S sub plagiarists copying Paris designs in women’s wear. French tailors met with a touring American Garment Retailers' association group to discuss protections. The Americans pledged to cooperate and take the issue to their association this fall.
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Paris
United States
American Garment Retailers’ Association
France
Rich Peoria Men Protect Cellars with Heavy Gang
Peoria officers guard the upscale homes of three wealthy citizens after threats by gangsters. A chauffeur was bribed and men were sought. Frank Lee was arrested amid hijack suspicions. Police planted machine guns around the residences to deter an attack.
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Charles 5. Jones
Garett Kinney
Deloss Brown
North
Chaleur
Jones
Frank Lee
Cus
Winthrop Independence Dominates at Aurora Fair
Winthrop Independence baseball team won two games at the Aurora fair. They defeated Elkader 8 to 0 on Wednesday and Ryan 7 to 0 on Thursday. Sheeley allowed three hits to Elkader. O Grady held Ryan to three. Last week Winthroy Independence lost three games to Ryan Elkader and Cedar Falls.
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Winthrop Independence
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Sheeley
O'Grady
Funeral Rites for Mrs. Fred Meyer at Waverly
Services for Mrs. Fred Meyer who died Thursday will be held tomorrow afternoon. A prayer service at Kaiser Funeral Home is set for 2 p.m. followed by a public service at 2:30 p.m. at Peace Evangelical Church with Rev. John Fisher officiating. Surviving: husband, daughter Mrs. Mary Frey, and two grandchildren Nora Frye of Waverly and.
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Kaiser Funeral Home
Peace Evangelical Church
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Mary Frey
Nora Frye
Waverly
Waverly Waltonians Hold Annual Picnic at Roger's Woods
Waverly Izaak Walton League members and guests numbering over 100 gathered yesterday afternoon at Roger's Woods near Janesville for the annual picnic. Target practice baseball and other games followed by a basket supper highlighted the program.
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Roger’s Woods
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