Empire Theatre Presents The Wife of Cain
The Empire Theatre features The Wife of Cain, a three reel drama by Chasen I.askell. Miss Helen Gardner stars in a vivid performance noted for dramatic force and facial characterization amid outdoor scenes and artful locations. The plot follows Cain and Abdel in biblical themes with a love triangle involving Gardner and Ehdettain, leading to entrapment and eventual moral resolution.
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Empire Thestre
Eharien I
Askell
Cain
Helen Gartner
Wife of Cain
Peter Pen
Direct
Madealgift
Mims
Abdel
Hiden
Tim
Dill at Poll's Theater dazzles with acts and pianist skill
The Polis Theater crowd enjoyed a varied program headlined by The Dill at Poll's Theater. The pianist displayed mastery and expressive playing while supporting acts, including a virtuoso routine on the keyboard and a clever quirky segment.
Park Theatre Watson Sisters Feature Delicate Beauty Portraits
The Park Theatre ad highlights the Watson sisters in a program featuring the “prettiest face” portraits and delicate beauty imagery. It mentions the upcoming event, with shown times and venue details, and references a Cyrus Pharmacy location for purses and items in the neighborhood.
Direct Nominations Lost By Close Vote
New Haven Democrats in August 12 primaries split over nomination method. 46 of 71 delegates favor convention system. 25 support direct nominations led by Senator Jacob Frolich and Frank Kenna. John J. Lane anticipated as Democratic mayoral nominee amid town committee divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Jacob Frolich
Frank Kenna
Jbven
Simeyway
Democratic Town Committee
John J. Lane
Impeachment of Sulzer in Doubt Continues on Page One
The article details the uncertain start of Sulzer's impeachment battle. Key figures discuss timing and strategy as reports claim majority leaders may have enough absentees to push the impeachment resolution, while others doubt the feasibility.
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Sulzer
New Police Detail Takes Effect Amid Station Exodus
A new police detail begins today as officers leave the gun precincts. SRS aes patrol is pressed into service to move equipment from several stations, lifting heavy paraphernalia due to shortage of available men. Nearby residents, including officers' female friends, feel gloom as familiar faces depart.
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SRS Aes
Funeral for Mary M. Plinnatan Held at St Charles
The funeral of Mary M. Plinnatan daughter of Timothy and Mary Plinnatan was held this morning from the parents home 783 S Melton Street at 8 30 and from St Charles Church at which Rev James V Husston celebrated a requiem mass Miss Alice Macauley of Danbury and Miss Trene Hayrisia sang Ave Maria After the mass JIphis Jalvin sang Heaven is Her Home After the service Mr Galvin sang Some Sweet Day Bearers were James Nolan Jobece Lean Southard Clifford Drew William Comroy and Robert C Kielly Burial was in St Michael's Cemetery
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Mary M
Timothy
Mary Plinnatan
Melton Street
St Charles’ Church
James V. Husston
Alice Macauley
Danbury
Trene Hayrisia
Jiphis Jalvin
Mr. Galvin
James Nolan
Jobe Ce
Lean Southard
Clifford Drew
William Comroy
Robert C. Kielly
St. Michael's Cemetery
Merchant Held Over Short Measure Charge in Connecticut
Hinton Conn August 12 Frederick Spers a distributor arrested on a charge of short measure appeared before Justice Halcomb and was held in 2000 bond pending Middlesex County Superior Court probable cause judge found.
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Hnton
Conn
Jones
Middlesex County
Danbury Driver Held for Manslaughter
Danbury, Aug. 13. Harvey J. Barrett, a driver, was held to $1,000 bail for trial in the superior court on a charge of manslaughter. He is accused of striking a blow that caused the death of James A. Greeley, a stableman, during a July 2 fight. Greeley died several days after the assault.
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Danbury
City Couriers
Harvey J. Barrett
B Charse
James A Greeley
Greeley
Probe on Mary Pendergast Sanity Under Bond
An investigation into Mary Pendergast sanity will probably be conducted under order of prosecuting officials. She remains in custody on drunkenness charges, bond set at $100, after yesterday’s discharge by the city court on similar charges and another detention last night.
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Mary Pendergast
Donovan And Reilly For An Open Caucus
Washington August 12 votes on opening the Democratic caucus sessions on the currency bill ended with opponents prevailing. Representatives Jeremiah Donovan and Thomas L. Reilly supported the open caucus. A Courant dispatch notes Senator Hollis of New Hampshire said a suggested cotton schedule revision by FE J Hill proposed in last Congress showed lower rates than the Underwood bill, described as revolutionary by Senator Lippitt of Rhode Island. Brandegee spoke in favor of equalizing duties on scissors and related tools at 35 percent. He noted cast iron shears are made by Acme Shear, Atlas Shear, Bridgeport Hardware, Clayton Bros, Bristol, and Ansonia Novelty in Ansonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeremiah Donovan
Thomas L. Reilly
Courant
Senate Hollis
New Hampshire
J. Hill
Lippitt
Rhode Island
Hill
Hollis
Brandegeee Sooke
Brandeges
Acme Shear Company
Atlas Shear Company
Bridgeport Hardware Manufacturing Corporation
Wil of
Bridgeport
Clayton Bros
Bristol
Ansonia Novelty Company
Ansonia
Rat Bite Nearly Costs Hand At Emergency Hospital
William Burnett, 14 George Street, 44, a housekeeper, was bitten on her right hand by a large rat she tried to remove from a trap in August. The wound worsened into infection yet treatment continues daily at the emergency hospital. Dr. J H Finnegan oversees the case and says her hand will be saved after earlier discussions of possible amputation.
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William Burnett
George Street
J. H. Finnegan
Rain Drifts Across Nation Except Great Plains Belt
A general rain sweeps east of the Rocky Mountains today lowering temperatures, while the Great Middle West corn belt faces the driest conditions and rainfall shortage remains most needed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Great Middle West Corn Belt
Typographical Union Deliberates At 58th Convention
Reports from the Nashville Tennessee convention of the International Typographical Union show several committees submitting proposals. On Thursday the Seattle proposition will be discussed seeking a 20 member board of directors rather than an executive council of three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshville
Fenn
International Typographical Union
Seattle
Ansonia Man Fatally Injured by Trolley Crash
Jerey McCarthy of Ansonia was struck by a trolley express car late Saturday night in Bridgeport and died at Bridgeport Hospital early Sunday. Medical Examiners performed an autopsy to determine the cause of death, with the case to be referred to the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerey
McCarthy
Ansola
Bridgeport Hospital
Ace
New York Foundlings Go West for Homes
Sixty four children wards of the New York Foundling Hospital travel to the West today to be distributed among childless families. They ride in special cars under the care of two Sisters of Charity, each child carrying bedding and a small bundle of clothing.
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New York
City Court Cases Highlight Youth Burglary and Assorted Fines
City court records show 19 year old George Ward bonded for trial after burglary at Fillvard Weilens on Lafayette Street. Other cases include assault with intent to kill, white slave law violations continued, and multiple fines for assault and theft. The report also notes a youth theft case and a jail eviction with intoxication charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ward
Fillvard Weilen
Lafayette Street
Ih Supreme Court
Boland
J. P. Coughlin
Warner Brothers
John’Santucky
Stanislaus Bileda
Jerry Bruno
Florence Héeco
Denis Coughlin Shargei
Stanley Tomaske
Mary
Poth
Stanley
John Nogele
P. Petrocelli
John
Gabriel
Hallett Street
Hls
Charles Doe
James Doren
Main Street
James Liff
James B. Nibil
John Liddier
Ernest G. Johnson
Jessie Smith
New York City
Ashe
Anniversary Sale Sparks Bargain Towels and Curtains
Bargain-hunters find marked down towels in plain white and damask sets with various borders and sizes, plus Turkish bath towels in large sizes at low prices. Our entire curtain stock is cleared out at unusually low sale prices, with regular prices listed beside discounted tags.
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PRIOE
Lalley Jr. Charged With Reckless Fairfield Speeding
Fairfield August 12 Frank E Lalley Jr of Bridgeport was arrested today by Sheriff H R Elwood charged with driving his automobile at excessive speed in Fairfield Sunday. Fairfield's lone motorcycle cop Constable Voldaurer who guards the highways on the Sabbath secured Lalley s number and turned it over to the sheriff.
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Fairfield
Frank E. Lalley, Jr
Bridgeport
H. R Elwood
Voldaurer
Lalley
Castro Revolt in Venezuela Reported a Failure
Washington reports from American Consul Voelker at Caracas that Cipriano Castro's uprising in Venezuela is officially deemed a failure. The item also lists social notices about local residents and a heartfelt card of thanks from the family of Thomas A. Tuni gan, including thanks to community groups for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cipriamo Castro
Venezuela
Voékter
Carscas
John M Rovers Council
St. Joseph's T. B
Asso Newalleannrs Assoc
Triangle Gibb
Thomas A. Tunigan
Alen
O Saughnessy Reports Peaceful Mexico City Situation
Charge OShaughnessy cabled Washington that Mexico City was peaceful and the note representing President Wilson's views would be transmitted in duplicate to all foreign governments. The administration awaits the first formal note declaring its attitude toward Mexico.
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Washington
O'Shaughnessy
State Department
Mexico City
Wilson
Mexico
Tots Enjoy Joy Ride Loaned by Bridgeport Car Owners
Through beneficence of Bridgeport automobile owners about 100 children from city nurseries were treated to a Joy ride to Campo beach this afternoon. Forty came from Day nursery on Main Street, the same number from Mrs Rowland's nursery, and about twenty from Mrs Jones' Pine Air home in Black Rock.
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Bridgeport
Campo Beach
Main Street
Mrs. Rowland
Baltimore Man Stricken on Madison Avenue in Street Incident
Robert Cook age 33 of Baltimore collapsed from heart disease on Madison Avenue this afternoon and was found on the sidewalk. An ambulance took him to Bridgeport hospital where he told investigators he came to Bridgeport to find his daughter Mrs. Howard Wright whose address he did not know.
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Robert Cook
Baltimore
Madison Avenue
Cook
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
Howard Wright
Arrest in Winsted Wedding Non-Support Case
Edward Harrington of Bridgeport was arrested on a charge of non support while attesting his sister Elizabeth's wedding in Winsted lnk. Police detail an afternoon effort to bring Harrington to custody with Bridgeport police notified as the case unfolded amid mixed weather and local investigations.
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Elizabeth
Winsted Lnk
Edward Harrington
Myrthe Court
Bridgeport
Dean Rogers and Judge Noyes Resignations Noted
A garbled press snippet mentions Dean Henry Wade Rogers of the State Law School and Judge Noyes of New London resigning from the bench. It references Washington and a proposed report, with Hazelyon Hewitt’s name noted as circulated. Further clear details are unavailable in readable text.
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Dean Rogers
Dorset
Haven
Ate
Dean Henry Wade Mogers
Sttate Law School
Washington
Federst Jeter
Pratt
Hazelyon Hewitt
Ban Ween
Dudae Noyes
New London
Isolated Hospital Schedule Hints September Completion
Fragmentary notes reference an isolation hospital to be finished in September. Text mentions dates, locations, and various unnamed officials and steps in construction, with uncertain fragments about related services and personnel.
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Empire Theatre
Helen Gardner
Cxin
Polis Theater
Poll
Waris
Seehoe
Heetian
Or Ia Ormak Skotch
Wiegen
Peefacmer
Watson
Kitty Watson
Rainey
Moon Ries
Pursasons
Cyrus Pharmacy
Palpanid Evenuy
Cannon Street
Eazee
Boda
Ieader
Iuanka
Isat Hight
Partie
A “T
K. Schaap
Albany
Danburt
PROBE
Donovan and Reilly
Brandegee
Foundlings
Thibot de- Seman
Mindle
Valle
Siren Ab
Handedmely Trumccedt
Gouisenie
Nize
Mi Srs
Pricea Tees
Ahuet Elneven
Newesc Modele
Atrinis
cChis
Bignea
Vigmeasy Saeit Ptr Se
Sary
Sam
Fotls Wall Dryers
Ver House
Castro
Alex
Charles McCollum
Hugh McCollum
Easton
Cotter
Thomas ’ Cotter
Joseph Cotter
McCollum
Marie Prendersast
Rochester
Mise Helen Enright
Pittsford
Henry ‘Hara
O’shaughnesy
Bridgeporter
Sons OF ST. Georgin
Angiz
SL Tearke
Opemel
Tunr Joye
Bridgeports
Transportation Service
Geeoty Cris
Hartrort
Saha
Tyra
Hari Niel
Tepureen Tenner
Entmestine Cokeepee
Rae
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