Ada May Weeks In Captain Jinks Stage Saga
The article recounts Ada May Weeks rising as the star of Captain Jinks at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York. Producers Schwab and Mandel pursued her for the lead, arranged contracts, and navigated a series of casting tests and rival offers with Brown as a potential understudy in case Ada May took another role.
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Clyde Fiteh
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Mandel
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Cleveland
Enry W. Savage
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Louise Brown
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Miss Brown
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O'Brien
E SCHOOLS FOR RUSSIAN CHILDREN
Russian authorities report more than 490000 homeless children in need of schooling. Central Fund for vagrant children supports centers in Moscow Kharkov and others with government and voluntary aid, creating factory schools to train them in trades for future welfare. Local parking ad promotes free parking with car sales as a business engagement.
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Moscow
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Kharkov
Central Fund
Antonio Automobile Dis
Mrs Griffith Plans Career Writing First Book
Mrs. David Wark Griffith, once a Biograph era star and wife of the famed director, is writing her first book When the Movies Were Young and says it is a fire book though not her last. She recalls old days when salaries were modest and notes the shift to celebrity wives with personal projects.
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David Wark Grifith
Nickelodians
Linda Arvidson
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Dasa
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Norway
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MacReady Aims For 40 000 Foot Altitude Flight
Dayton Ohio December 5 AP Lieutenant John A MacReady of McCook field plans a high altitude test to reach about 40 000 feet with camera equipment to record earth details from above. He says combat maneuvering ends around 20 000 feet and plans to photograph New York from 30 000 feet if successful.
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Dayton
John A. MacReady
McCook
Army Air Service
Malantin
Maes Reidy
New York
Thieutenant Macketrdy
Pictura
Miami Valley
R. W. Schreeler
McConkela
Schroeder
Secial
National Aeronautic and Relation
Federated Aeronartique Internationsie
Whem
Calllzo
Roldan
Unclear Historical Attire Described for Figure
The passage describes a striking outfit featuring a feathered helmet, face covering, white checked boots, feathered cape, tan sleeves, and a wool coat with a three-heel hat. It notes the ensemble suits court, regular garments, or general sport wear, highlighting its standout appearance.
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Steulengnt MacReady
Colored autos now all the rage
A New York report notes motorists shifting from somber black to bright colored cars. Observers say individuality is driving demand for blue, azure, and other vivid finishes as manufacturers debate whether flashy color designs will become standard.
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New York
Auto- Mobile
Pooh Pooh Strike Seaborne Wood Debris Closes Beach
Beach Haven New Jersey faces disruption as a coal strike rivals driftwood from storms flooding eighteen miles of shore. Debris from old ship timber and new lumber washes ashore clogging streets and fueling town concerns amid the coastal crisis.
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Recharged Dry Cells Invented at Madison Battery Plant
Madison Wisconsin reports perfection of a rechargeable dry cell battery. Tests show up to 300 cycles of recharge, indicating one cell equals about seven days of use for standard dry cells.
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Madison
Wis
Dev
Lake Erle fish catch declines as canal bans widen
The Lake Erle district reports the worst inland fish dispatch in years due to extremely low water and storm damage. Nearly no nets can operate along Sandusky Bay and Lakeside districts, while the state hatchery at Put-in-Bay shows higher whitefish numbers but cannot offset the losses. Supervisor Crossley warns conditions may improve next year if water rises to normal levels.
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Yenra
Charles ¥. Truax
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C. Crassley
Dake Weie
Uteida
Fame
Crossley
Hays
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Dirertar Trnny
Tris
Port Clinton
Toledo
Proof of Ancient Civilization Found in Desert
An Beloit College expedition reports uncovering a tomb Tin Hanan in Hoggar, Libya Becher inscriptions, Libyan Venus statue, and neolithic remains suggesting Sahara trade routes between Carthage and ancient civilizations. The site, guarded by French authorities as a national monument, yielded dates, jewelry, and a skeleton, with a dramatic sandstorm on return.
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Desert
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Algiers
Ullea
Louis Chaput
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Ouargle
Odler
de Prorok
Count de Provack
Wake Up and Cross Safely Across the Street
A reflective piece urges pedestrians to pause reckless behavior at crossings. It notes risks from jaywalking and distractions, calling for careful steps, adherence to signals, and mutual courtesy to reduce accidents and fatalities.
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Laws Increase Auto Business in San Francisco
New state laws require motorists to carry their motor vehicle registration card in plain sight and prohibit discarding cigar and cigarette butts on streets and highways. These rules boost demand for auto accessories, with new novelty horns and related items entering the market.
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San Francisco
Dec
City Mother Urges Guidance for Youth Morality
Aletha Gilbert argues that youth unrest stems from lax parenting and modern temptations. She calls for global parent organizations to work with social workers to channel energy into constructive channels and restore moral foundations.
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Aletha Gilbert
Los Angeles
Homor
Oil Rich Couple in Oklahoma Find Happiness a Fight
Heath Oklahoma reports Henry and Mrs. Schroeder aged 70 after a lifetime on a farm who became rich due to oil revenues. They seek modest living but money brings constant solicitation from salesmen and charity requests. They hire an attorney to manage income and donations, finding wealth does not guarantee happiness as they adjust to a new life.
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Henry Schroeder
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