Wilsons War Time Rail Control Duress McAdoo Named Director General
President Wilson issues a proclamation taking possession and control of U S rail systems to mobilize resources for the war effort. He designates William Gibbs McAdoo as director general to coordinate transportation while preserving existing carrier operations under new authority. The move aims to unify administration, protect railway earnings, and ensure efficient wartime transport of troops and materiel.
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Congress
Tay
Immediaiily
Corestess
Pedevil
Svernment
Reedshall
Secretary of War
William G. McAdoo
The
Treasury
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Congress of the United States
Newton D. Baker
Continental
TS Pe
William
McAdoo
Interstate Commerce Commission
A Good for Nothing Husband at the Academy of Music
Theatre review extols A Good for Nothing Husband as uproariously funny and wholesome with no suggestiveness. It argues laughter fights gloom and draws audiences, especially women, toward matinee and evening showings with affordable prices and a promise of youthfulness. It also previews The Outsider starring Emmy Wehlen at the Grand, praising its visual grandeur and adaptation from Louis Joseph Vance.
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Academy of Music
Grey Reaper
Elvington’s
the Grand
Metro
Emmy Wehlen
Lewis Joseph Vance
Caillious
Emmy Wehrlen
Métro
Louis -Joseph Vance
Chas. A. Taylor
Handscrest
America
The Lone Wolf at Grand Theatre Delivers Three Big Thrills
The Selznick production features Hazel Dawn and Kert Lyter in a multi thriller drama with three major incidents. A Paris hotel scheme hides a murder, a high speed car race ends with a diver plunging 50 feet, and an aerial dogfight over the English Channel. Based on Louis Joseph Vance novel.
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Herbert Brenon
Selznick
Grand Theatre
Paris
Manny
Hazel Dawn
Kert Lyter
Louis Joseph Vance
Miss Lavene Delights Grand Audiences With Encore Demand
Miss Marie Lavene presents another number at the Grand and wins applause for a fresh voice. Her performance of the well known song draws repeated encores as audiences demand more.
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Marie Lavene
Melody Maids Company Delivers Encore at Royal
The Royal presented the Melody Maids Company in a second bill that drew capacity crowds. Frank Lanks highlighted specialty numbers and the Jazz Trio, while Billy Van Allen again impressed in the comedy act with sharp humor and bold stage presence.
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Royal
Melody Maids Company
Frank Lanks
Billy van Allen
South
Move is a Laugh and His Lines Shine in Royal Bill
The chorus and costumes elevate this performance with entertaining dancing and singing. The bill is praised as among the best ever seen at the Royal, with lively delivery and strong onstage presence from Move.
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the Royal
Moon Eclipse Observed Across Americas Tonight
United States Naval Observatory officials and astronomers nationwide prepare for a total lunar eclipse, the final of the year and the second since January 1. The event spans nearly six hours, with daylight ending the eastern viewing as the eclipse finishes across North America, the Pacific, Asia, and Australia.
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Washington, D. C
United States Naval Observatory
United States
Canada
South America
Pacific Ocean
Asia
North America
Australia
Farmer Turns Wood Cutting Into Winter Cash
A farmer with a good wood lot can aid the nation and his finances by cutting and selling wood this winter, and then grow foodstuffs next summer to boost profits and sustenance.
Plan to Save Miss Emmeline’s House Draws Town Support
Children lead a vanity pile auction to pay off the mortgage on Miss Emmeline’s home. A stranger, moved by a niece’s plea, buys the last item and settles the debt, offering Miss Emmeline relief and a chance to thank the town and its pupils.
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Lansing
Miss E Emeline
Lena Mills
Emmeline
Lannie
Mother
Stout Savonarola
Italy
Atention
Court House
Rosemarie
Lansing Gray
Sing
Miss Emmeline
Harris
Jenn
Finiuce
Emmeline Jr
Miss i
Fampeline
Childrens
Conference on Negro Welfare to Address U S Postwar Status
The Advancement of Colored People convenes its national conference in New York to discuss economy race relations and the postwar status of Black Americans. Topics include troop drafts officer promotions migration and postwar cooperative business.
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New York
Fa Potinn
Gunboat Sy and Charley Weinert in New York Boxing Match
Rhode Island entertainment notes announce a boxing event featuring Gunboat Sy and Charley Weinert in a round contest at Providence. The winner is set to face Barthy in a later bout as part of a scheduled heavyweight showdown plan.
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Weinert
Providence
R. J
Patroy
Rhode
Ari Charley Weinert
Netcork
Barthy
First Votes for Women in Bismarck City Election
Two women exercised the local right of suffrage in Bismarck today as part of the city commission election. Women voters used a separate ballot with a distinct color. The ballot was provided for the women voters.
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Bismarck
M. D
Rabbit Pie Growers Promote Cotton Tail Farms
A fragmented note mentions rabbit pie and fruit trees, suggesting rural farming ideas. It references cotton tails and nation improving agriculture.
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Railroad Brotherhood
Miss Lavene
Metro Wonderplays
Outsider
Marie Lavgne
Robert Sherman
Dramsa Good
Jimming
Elvingtons
Len
Gray
Winnie Connors
Annty
Louise Rand Bascom
Nickerson
Lans
Lan
Featuring
Frank Banks
Wilmington
Jazz Tric
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