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BOLAND-B9385
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- 1924-02-07 (Creation)
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On February 7, 1924, the Irvings Imperial Midgets energetically attacked the county's collection of confiscated stills in a free-for-all across the street from the Pierce County Courthouse. They were aided in their efforts by deputy sheriffs and jail trustees. The troupe had been invited by Sheriff Tom Desmond to the annual demolition of liquor stills collected by the county dry squad during the year. The European theatrical troupe was the main attraction for "Midget Week" at the Pantages Theater. The 25-member group, ranging in heights from 33 to 44 inches tall, was making its first visit to the United States and appeared in three shows daily during the week. The vaudeville style group, including two women, entertained crowds with musical comedy, acrobatics, boxing, wrestling, singing and dancing. Mayor Angelo Vance Fawcett presented the troupe with the key to the city. (TNT 2-6-24, p. 8, 2-7-24, p. 8, 2-8-24, p. 9; TDL 2-8-24, p.3-article) G24.1-079 TPL-10063
Dwarfs; Publicity; Irvings Imperial Midgets; Stills (Distilleries);