Talka phone presents new talking pictures at Park Theatre
Beginning Monday matinee at the Park Theatre ushers in the talking picture era with a program of varied acts. Cast includes Evan Thaevsy, Alice Lieyd, Stella Mayhew, Blanche Rins, Trisis Friganis, and others. features Mikado and Quo Vadis in acts plus multiple sketches and performances.
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the Park Theatre
Evan Thaevsy
Alice Lieyd
Stella Mayhew
Blanche Rins
Trisis Friganis
West Vittoria
Harry Lauder
Dan Dewson
James J. Morton
Mr Naughtons
M Master
Raymundge Hitchcock
Neg
Work Police
Clarice Vance
Grace Cameron
Bessie Wreer
Mile
Mabel Hite
Mike Donn
Mikado
Patrick Henary
Abraham Lincoln
Robert Bromer
Pinefore
Oliver Twist
Biograph Day at the Thin Thea Tre
The Biograph Company presents a Biograph Pictures program with Blanche Sweet photos shown to ladies. Biograph is praised for superior pictures and long industry experience. The theater promotes its limited weekly slate and the team’s effort to exceed expectations.
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Biograph
Progrem
Bianvs Sweet
Biograph Company
Lrst
Eneer
Blanche Sweet
Biograph Pigrers
Tadtes
Todas
Pols Theater Amateur Night Delights Local Audiences
Pols theater hosted amateur night with a full bill of acts including Gort La Mont the famed tamer and his Palladie routine plus Morcisey and Manson on piano. Billy Sheer and Marie Dorr offered strong singing and comedy acts while Foster and His Thinking Pot showcased canine wit. Two reels of photo plays titled The Flight of the Crow closed the program ahead of a Friday country store and a Saturday children’s Country Store event.
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Pols
au @iente
Gort la Mont
Manson
Billy Sheer
Marie Dorr
Foster
Sol
Devoe Paint Endorsed For Property Needs In UAE
A fragment discusses paint choices and costs referencing Devoe brand. It mentions price estimates around 100 dollars for a job, typical first year earnings, and urging readers to buy Devoe paint for property needs. The text is rough and contains several garbled phrases.
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Devoe
Cotton consumption and stocks in the United States
Washington reports quarterly cotton use totaling 489,246 running bales with 466,924 bales used in June as announced. July on hand stood at 1,82548 bales, with warehouses holding 410,384 bales. Imports reached 9,499 bales, and cotton spindles active in April numbered 10,022,054.
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Washington
United States
Wales
Aged woman dies after man kills pet in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 14 Mrs. Hint Barrett a 72 year old widow collapsed and died after witnessing a man named Young strike and kill her pet poodle with a heavy whip. The incident occurred as the dog rushed at him on a sidewalk outside her home.
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Indianapolis
Hint Barrett
Yes Young
Doc
Wart Tea Ad Targets Beauty Marked by Disfigurement
An old advertisement promises a cure for facial disfigurement with Cyrus Wart Tea sold at a shop at 63 Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. It claims to remove a wart in a few days and appeals to those concerned with beauty and hands.
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Fairflield Avenue
Cannon Treet
SCALP SPECIALIST SPECIAL TREATMENT ADVERT
A terse advertisement from SARRIET BE SHERWOOD offers scalp and manicuring services from the Security Building at 412 Main St with a listed phone. The notice requests customers at one cent per word for the service promotion.
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Sherwood
Pn Main St
Camera Devotees Flock Aboard Convict Ship in Bridgeport
Photographers crowd the old convict ship Success moored at Steeplechase dock Stratford avenue seeking images of its interior and torture display. Captain D H Smith welcomes visitors opening at 10 am daily with guides and lecture, promising ample time to shoot without interference.
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Sflecess
Steemlechase Dock
Stratford Avenue
England
D. H. Smith
Committee for Woman Suffrage Urged Before House Rules
Delegates from the national council of women voters urged the House Rules Committee to create a woman suffrage committee in the House. Led by Emma Smith Devoe, they argued a Senate precedent justifies a similar panel in the House. Notable speakers included Jane Adams, Viola Coe, Cora King, and Frances Bjorkman.
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Washington
House
National Council of Women Voters
Congress
Emma Smith Devoe
Baker
California
Keating
Colorado
Falconer
Jane Adams
Chicago
Viola M_ Coe
Oregon
Cora Smith King
Frances M. Bjorkman
Senate
Representative
Rules Committee
Henry
Ancient fossil mammal skeleton found near Pueblo Bonito
In Durango on Aug 14 Prof Henry Fairfield Osborn and a museum party announced the discovery of the continent's oldest fossil mammal skeleton in Kimbetop Draw north of Pueblo Bonito. The herbivorous figure is wolf-sized. two additional skeletons, including a large carnivorous type, were found in the same draw.
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Durango
Colo
Henry Fairfield Osborne
Amerione Pease
Natural Fees
Sebempiones
Farmin
Kimbetop
Pueblo Bonito
Walter Granger
Osborne
Navy officers' ascent eased by new promotion rules
Secretary Daniels issues a circular to spur ambition among United States Navy warrant officers. Elevation to ensign remains possible for officers who pass exams, with a key change allowing repeated attempts if they show earnest effort. Aimed at increasing qualified leadership, the policy encourages latent candidates to pursue advancement. Sunrise and sunset notes appear with unrelated local data.
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Washington
United States Navy
Adele Ritchie in Pig Suit Now at Greenwich Court
Greenwich August 14 Adele Ritchie known as Mrs Charles N Bell faces Justice S L Radford over business dealings with neighbor Charles Fleming. She hired Judge John J Walsh to defend her and disputing parties argue over a talking machine seized and later released after legal action. The case moved to the Court with a thirty day delay.
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Greenwich
Adele Ritchie
Charles N. Bell
S. L. Radford
Charles Fleming
John J. Walsh
Norwalk
William C. Rungee
Fleming
Mires
Bell
Walsh
Justice Radford
Militia Relocates as Vancouver Island Mine Riots Erupt
Vancouver B C Aug 14 300 militia were ordered by Governor Bowser from Victoria to positions in Nanaimo North and Nanaimo South amid a night of strike riots at Extension Ladysmith and Wellington. Reports claim six strikebreakers killed and many provincial constabulary wounded in clashes with non union miners as a newspaper office suspended in fear.
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Vancouver
B. C
Nanaimo
Vancouver Island
Bowser
Victoria
Ladysmith
Wellington
Extension
Nanaimo Herald
Murder of gangster tied to Sullivan Street Gang
New York August 14. A man identified as Joseph Rocke, linked to the Sullivan Street Gang, was shot and instantly killed on 35th street as he walked. The gun fired from a doorway of an unoccupied two story building. Three policemen and a detective nearby arrived within two minutes but the killer could not be seen. The victim clutched a loaded revolver he had not fired.
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New York
Joseph Rocke
Sullivan Street
35Th Street
Charlton Sent to Trial for Wife Murder in Italy
Porter Charlton, a bank clerk and husband to Mary Scott Castle Charlton, sailed to Italy for trial on charges of choking his wife to death and dumping her body in Lake Como. He faces life confinement if convicted. extradition and international jurisdiction complicate the case. Charlton's father, Yale-educated Judge Paul Charlton, will attend the proceedings.
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Jersey
Porter Charlton
Italy
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Lake Como
Italia
Chariton
Paul Chariton
Yale
Taft
Charlton
United States
Supreme Court
Delegates Gather in Buffalo for School Health Congress
Buffalo hosts the fourth international congress on school hygiene from August 25 to 30. More than 300 speakers from major cities and nations will share findings on classroom sanitation, air, drinking water, rest rooms, vacations, sight and hearing. Buffalo citizens raised 75000 dollars for expenses. Dr Roswell ParI chairs the organizers and Dr Charles W Eliot presides.
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Buffalo
Little Johnnie
Little Suse
Congress
Burlesque de Luxe Opens at Park Theatre Today
After a major renovation the Park Theatre opens its burlesque season with the Watson Sisters. Producer Max Spiegel presents a lavish show costing over 30000 dollars, featuring a new book by Joe LeBrandt, elaborate costumes, a Salome dance with bleeding head illusion, and a real fountain and pool on stage.
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Park Theatre
Max Spiegel
Joe LeBrandt
Watson Sisters
Bridgeport
Spectacular Silvered Costumes Highlight Opening Show
The production features opaque silver accents for a sombre effect with a peacock costume in Act II worn by a sister and a modern harem gown on the other. Fred Damsel, Ed Smalley, Will Chester, Fred Collins, Joe Stanley, Frances Farr, Louie Rice, Kitty and Fanny Watson star. Principal star Thomas Grady leads the cast. Edward Bind, Frank Smith, and an advance man headline the executive staff. Song selections include Sailor Boy and You Made Me Love You among others. House manager J Sarr and crew oversee stage and props. Shea interests’ James R. Sheehan will attend openings.
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Cynosure
All Eyes
Fred Damsel
Ed Smalley
Will Chester
Fred Collins
Joe Stanley
Frances Farr
Louie Rice
Kitty
Fanny Watson
Thomas Grady
Edward Bind
Frank Smith
Sailor Boy
Melody Man
Reg Time
Watson Sisters
J. Sarr
George Belden
William Belden
Charles Belden
William McFiyman
Joe Redmond
Abe Stevens
Willam Cotter
Marshall Jones
Wilson Tiebold
James R. Sheehan
Shea Interests
Rich Strike In Ore Land Leased In Minnesota Range
John Lind special representative in Mexico for President Wilson profits from ore land in the Minnesota Iron Range. Forty acres leased to an iron company with royalties of 25 cents per ton and a 20 000 ton minimum. Lease cancellation previously by United States Steel Corporation occurred last year.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
John Lind
Mexico
Wilson
Minnesota
Lind
United States Steel Corporation
Moran Solo on Finance Committee Handles City Bills
Alderman Moran was the sole finance committee member to appear in city hall last night to authorize payments. In City Auditor Keating's office Moran reviewed bills totaling $50,000 and ordered them paid while Chairman Walker and Aldermen Liddy MacFayden and Miller were occupied elsewhere.
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Alderman Moran
Keating
Walker
Lyd
Ten Years Since Jeffries and Corbett Battled in San Francisco
Ten years elapsed since the famous 1903 San Francisco boxing match between Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett drew global attention. It marked Jeffries last major bout and a dramatic end to white heavyweight dominance, with gate receipts soaring to 64 340 dollars and fans flocking into the city. Corbett, once a boxing master, faded from the scene as Jeffries learned the art of boxing and the sport shifted in racial and cultural terms.
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Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Jim
Jeff
New York
Corbett
San Francisco
California
Jeffries
Mark Twain
Jack Munroe
Tommy Burns
Lyford Brothers Offer Custom Suit Sale on East Side and West End
Local merchants LYFORD BROTHERS advertise a $16 custom suit sale across East Side and West End locations. Shop hours and tailors available for fittings.
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Lyford Brothers
East Side
West End
First Ascent of Mount Bucure Peru by Miss Peck
The 1906 ascent of Mount Bucure Peru, the western hemisphere’s highest peak, was completed by Miles Annie Peck and two Swiss guides. Peck reached 26 000 feet, breaking W W Graham’s previous record of 23 800 feet. A prior attempt at Huascaran failed at 17 500 feet. During the expedition, Tangwalder suffered frostbitten feet and fingers requiring amputation. he spent months in a Peruvian hospital before recovery.
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Peru
Miles Annie
Peck
W. W. Graham
Mies Peck
Huascaran
Alpe
Marines and Merchants: The 1813 Argus Pelican Duel
A fragment recounts the 1813 naval duel between the American brig Argus under Captain W S Allen and the British brig Pelican commanded by Captain J E Maglen. The long chase near British waters ended in Argus capture after fierce fighting and Captain Allen’s mortal wounding. Twenty-three Argus sailors were wounded as the Pelican overwhelmed the ship with sustained fire. The message notes British jubilation at the victory and honors Captain Allen for his leadership and sacrifice.
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Gree Lakes
Perry
Lake
Rit
Trafalgar
St. Georges Ghaynel
Inday Eye Arms
Pelican
J E Maglen
Argus
W. S Allen
William B. Crawford
United States
Lewis
Allen
Eméland
Lieut. W. Howerl Allen
London
Che
Columbus Garage and Service Station Ad
Harry Ford, genial manager of the Columbus Garage and Service Station, distributed of the I-Cand Maxwell cars. The stock includes roadsters and touring cars, all with a handsome, attentive appearance. Call 1278 for full information and a demonstration before deciding.
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Harry Ford
Columbus
Maxwell
JML
Evry
Detroit Auto Firm Showcases New Technologies in 1914 Models
The Bridgeport branch of Phy Detre Cedilise Co. exhibits its 1914 models featuring two speed rear axles and a new four cylinder derived engine. Manager Joseph D. Rourke notes the car's 46 percent fuel efficiency gain and 27 miles per gallon fuel economy. The event emphasizes industry innovation amid evolving motorist needs.
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Bridgeport
Phy Detre’ Cedilise Co
Pairfield
Me Josephhd
Rourke
Ranter
Wil Matellers
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