Theatres Fresh from long engagements at major venues
The article previews Henry W. Savage presenting the musical Everywoman at the Academy of Music and Constance Talmadge headlining Good Night, Paul at the Grand. It notes strong audience appeal, elaborate productions, and a new Royal Bill with Al. Skeeter Benard delivering widely praised comedy.银行
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Walter Edwards
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Skeeter
Benard
Withal
Wilmington
Brummitt Likely Speaker as House Lineup Sets
Raleigh dispatch notes Dennis G Brummitt appears certain to win the speakership as factions align with Oxford and Granville counties backing him and a bloc ready to deliver over the 70 vote threshold. The choice hinges on the forthcoming organizational caucus and regional bloc dynamics.
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North Carolina
General Assembly
Dennis G. Brummitt
Murphy
Wooten
Bowie
Stanley Winborne
Hertford
Fred R. Mintz
Wayne
Mr. Brummitt
Oxford
Granville County
Brummitt
Aubrey Brooks
Congress
Granville
Brooks
Society women blamed for dress styles in 1920s
Syracuse dispatch reports Miss Martha Wells, head of the League for Freedom of Dress, defending short skirts and peekaboo waists. She argues society women set the example by wearing silk stockings and bold outfits, challenging critics over fashion choices.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Martha Wells
The
League For Freedom of Dress
Whitman Defeat Attributed To Farm Women Voting Apathy
In New York supporters say many farm women would not vote and would have supported Republicans, explaining Whitman's defeat. The piece notes suffrage state candidates may save this for a rainy day when lacking an alibi.
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New York
Whitman
Evanston maid wins $12,500 in breach of promise case
Miss Louise Sommers sued George G. Schoneberger for breach of promise in Chicago court. A jury awarded $12,500 after 75 minutes of deliberation, with love letters made part of the evidence. Schoneberger, a promoter at 29 S La Salle, wrote letters to another woman while courting Sommers who later married.
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Chicago
Louise B. Sommers
George G. Schoneberger
Hugo Pam
Pane
Miss Sommers
Schoneberger
S. la Salle Street
Evanston
Declining spruce wood supply threatens global paper output
The bulk of the world’s paper comes from spruce and other soft woods, a supply that is steadily diminishing, raising concerns about future production and industry stability.
New Arkansas Train Delays Linked to Hidden Liquor in Engine
Railroad Administration secret service reports show a passenger train delayed two hours in Arkansas due to an engine water tank containing liquor. Eight cases found in the tender water tank with one case over the boiler connection. The incident reflects wartime tensions and sparked discussion among observers.
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Washington
Arkansas
Railroad Administration
Secret Service
Wealthy real estate head weds younger former stenographer
The Asforth Realty Company figure marries his widow bride, Miss Alice Carey, 28, once his stenographer. Partners had known of his attraction to her for years, though many thought it tied to her expertise on New York real estate values. The groom is a widower with three daughters older than the new stepmother.
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Forth
Asforth Realty Company
Alice Carey
New York
Prisoner seeks excuse for stealing Ward car at Diversey Park
The accused claimed a desire to start Ward's automobile at 39 Diversey Parkway and see if he could start it. He admitted he could start it but could not stop it. Judge Cowe sentenced six months to think up an excuse and ordered the period in the Bridewell.
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W. G. Ward
Diversey Parkway
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