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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1913

Page

10

One Day at Park Theatre Opens Three Day Run

Cecil Spooner presents Eli ser Glynn's One Day at the Park Theatre for a three day engagement this afternoon. The sequel to Three Weeks is an absorbing story well acted and staged by Lands Company. Next Thursday Dave Marion's Dreamland burlesque company is billed with a new musical comedy Newport praised for sparkling music and witty dialogue.

Cecil Spooner Eliser Glynn Park Theatre Dave Marion Dreamland Company

Poli's Theater Delivers Dope At Winter Opening Night

Poli's Theatre opens its semi weekly winter run with Dope a stirring playlet led by Herman Lieb as Capt Hodgeman in Arizona The cast of eight presents a crime reform message balancing drama and action Also on the bill Frank Morrell Zeller Archer Belford Bernie Quick and a two reel feature with Mathewson McGraw and other Giants Giants players headline the novelty program Afternoon and evening shows daily popular prices prevail

Dope The Times New Poli Theatre Herman Lieb Capt. Hodgeman Arizona Frank Morrell Quarette Ich & Zeller Jazelers Keith's Fifth Avenue New York Archer & Belford Bernie Quick Ufe Mathewson McGraw

Shipwrecked Among the Ice at Empire Theatre

The Empire on Main Street shows a sensational educational feature titled Shipwrecked Among the Ice. The three act film recreates the Titanic tragedy with a steamship voyage, mid ocean life, and a dramatic boiler explosion. Crew and passengers panic as boats are launched and the wireless operator stays at his post until the end, amid a perilous rescue effort.

Empire Theatre Main Street Southampton Hagland Sgatheres Marconi

Man Sinks Ship in Flood Disaster

A doomed vessel sinks amid rising floodwaters as a crew member perishes by drowning after attempting to abandon ship. Authorities report the incident occurred during severe weather with no survivors confirmed.

Arbitration of Wage Demand At Chicago Rail Line

Arbitration proceedings began today before Judge W L Chambers on a wage dispute involving 50 000 employees of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The workers seek a 12 to 20 percent raise depending on job class, while officials say earnings do not support such increases.

Chicago Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad W. L. Chambers

Bridgeport Firemen Seek M. J. Dailey Post at Convention

Bridgeport firefighters plan to elect Capt. M. J. Dailey of Chemical 8 as first vice president of the Connecticut State Firemen's Association at the 26th annual La Rock convention spanning tomorrow and Wednesday. Cal Dailey, currently county president, would move toward the presidency in 1914. 14 delegates and 1 alternates attend from Bridgeport.

Bridgeport M. J. Dailey Chemical 8 Connecticut State Firemen’s Association la Rock Cal Dailey

Druggists Convene National Meeting in Cincinnati

Cincinnati August 25 The National Association of Retail Druggists opened its convention here with discussions on narcotics drug and patent medicine sales. It was announced the group will support the Harrison anti narcotics bill currently before Congress.

Cincinnati National Association of Retail Druggists Congress

Kidney Trouble Cure Promoted By Foley Pills

J L Hacks of Lincoln Illinois reports being cured of kidney trouble that began with a lame back, praising Foley Kidney Pills in a short advertisement. Also notes Mamie Bretzer from Liverpool New York visiting aunt Mrs L E Meloling and departing. Others list births and family news including a boy born to Bradford T Seney and a baby girl to Mr and Mrs George H C Koehm, with parents cited at 359 Norman Street and 495 Shelton Street.

J. L Hacks Highth St Lincoln,il Adv Bradford ‘T. Seney Norman Street George H. C. Koehm Shelton Street Mary Pistey George Pistey Reilly Street Miss Pistey East Side George Cariss Shelton

Tailors Make Demands On New Haven Bosses

New Haven tailors meet to consider demands from journeymen for higher pay, shorter hours, and union recognition. The proposed raise would add about $2 weekly, lifting day labor wages to roughly $20. About 150 journeymen are involved. employers belong to the National Merchant Tailors Association and have long-negotiated without formal recognition.

New Haven National Merchant Tailors Association

Local Notables Mourn Multiple City Deaths

Obituaries report the passing of Michael Brady at his son Thomas T Brady’s home after a long illness. Survived by four sons and three daughters, with details of each family member and workplace. Also noted are the deaths of Miss Mary Pistey, Rose A Murphy, Annie M Burgess, Edward W Cox, Thomas McNamara, Andrew Gotsch, Marion Treadwell, Elizabeth Flynn, and Mrs Annie Blake, with funeral details and interment notes.

Michael Brady Thomas T. Brady Benham Avenue Mr. Brady Thomas John F Thomas T Frank C John Street James A Peck & Line Charles’ Dihel Robert Wells New Haven Elizabeth Brady Annie M. Burgess Eliza Cobb Park Avenue Thomas McNamara Main Street St. Vincent's Hospital Frank John Buffalo N. Y Michael Lockport Nora F. McNamara Andrew Gotsch Shelton Walker & Banks Lakeview Cemetery Annie Blake Prospect Street Father Mooney John Doyle James Brennan William Smith Rigg Sanders St. Michael's Cemetery

Stock Market Trends and Odd Bank Tales

The market shows continued interest in time money by banks with bond inquiries sustaining a bullish tone. Prices hold near highs as cautious bankers curb excess to protect money supplies for crops, while broader uncertainty about beyond the Rio Grande keeps gains measured. If tensions ease, further orderly improvement is likely. The column then shares banking anecdote about a man who tracked bank staff after investing sixty dollars, ending with his arrest and eventual release.

T. L. Watson & Co Rio Grande

Probing Case of Hayes Killed by Mexican Troops

Buffalo August 25 Edmund Hayes Jr was shot and killed by Mexican federals at Madera under command of Francisco Cordova. His death prompted by Secretary Bryan with orders to the American Consul at Chihuahua to investigate. Hayes was nephew of Edmund Hayes of Buffalo and son of Mellen Hayes of Farmington Maine.

Buffalo Edmund Hayes, Jr Madera Francisco Cordova Bryan Chihuahua Edmund Hayes Mellen Hayes Farmington Maine

Scalp Specialist Offers Manicuring in City

Harriet E Sherwood promotes scalp treatment and manicuring services at 412 Security Building and 4115 Main St with phone 1373. Baz.

Olly Hall Harriet E. Sherwood Main St Baz

The Horse For the Farmer and Practical Sayings

A Philadelphia Telegraph excerpt discusses a farmer’s horse needs. It cites Breeders’ Gazette on balanced conformation and 17 hands, 1,600 to 1,800 pounds, to work with heavy machinery. Other snippets include a farmer’s first aid anecdote, a Houston Post Fact quip, and Emerson on ideas needing work.

Gazette

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Poli’s Theater Cee Acesmecs the Empire M. J Firemen’s Convention Mamie Bretzer Liverpool Wharton Beardslee George Beardslee No. 1 Truck Co le Lake Overlook Boye Academy Dean Academy Massachusetts Chester F. Hayden Wilson Street Mme Coon Park Theatre Stratford Ave Rose A. Murphy Walter Sterling Widows Edward W. Cox Henry E. Bishop Mr. Simpson Marion George O Annie McLoughlin Treadwell East Main Street Elizabeth Flynn Litchfield Hayes Philadelphia Telegraph Houston Post Mem Dreama Emerson
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