Brief for the United States (1914)

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212 PART IX. an exchange. His finn was informed no more film would be supplied. Result — went out of business." (11,863.) J. HENKEL HENRY owned a theater in Manchester, Va. (II, 1101, fol. 4.) His patrons preferred some independent film. (II, 1106, fol. 1.) Patents Co. would not let him run it while licensed (II, 1107, fol. 4), though they did allow his larger competitor to do so (II, 1112, fol. 2). In February, 1912 — before any direct notice of cancellation (II, 1104, fol. 1) — the General refused further service (II, 1102, fol. 3). Thereafter, not a licensed film could he secure. (II, 1104, fol. 1.) REUBEN SOLZ, interested in theater in Pittsburgh, Pa. (II, 1112, fol. 3), in November, 1912, ran one independent film (II, 1112, fol. 4) ; was forthwith informed, We are canceling your license " (II, 1116, fol. 3; 1113, fol. 2) ; and service discontinued (II, 1118, fol. 1). Only contract to use nothing but licensed pictures could secure reinstatement. (II, 1113, fol. 2.) JULIUS MICHAEL, in the spring of 1912 interested in four theaters in Cleveland, Ohio (II, 1155, fol. 4), showed in one some reels in natural colors. Same were not made by licensed manufacturers (II, 1156, fol. 2). Immediately all four houses were canceled. (II, 1156, fol. 3.) After reinstate