New Theatre opens with vaudeville to crowded houses
Pols: New Theatre opened its regular vaudeville season yesterday with a varied lineup, drawing crowded houses and pleasing audiences. Three performances daily replace two, with reduced prices while maintaining high quality acts. The program features Dope a narcotics themed playlet, Herman Listard’s eight actor company, and vibrant acts by Belford, Moyers, and others, delivering lively entertainment and comedy.
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New Theatre
Nick
Herman Listard
Hare
Jee
Belford
Lake
Esular Polpetrons
Taso Moyers
Morrell
Vacheville
Gyart
Pimurtor
Newn
Himserf
Park Theatre presents Countess in new Dreamland Company show
The Park Theatre features A tive Countess Hedwic Von eosin as a principal in Deve Marion's Dreamland Company for a three day run starting Thursday. The German stage star is billed as possessing a striking personality and fine singing voice, delivering a farce and romance mix with social satire, age and class distinctions evident in the previews. Tickets and ads for beauty products accompany the notice.
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Hedwic von Eosin
Deve Marion
Lfo
Dreamland Company
Park Post
Duftesque
Dope Dope Dope in vaudeville skit shocks crowds at Polls
The dope themed one act drama Dope at Polls Theatre draws attention as narcotics misuse grows. Herman Lieb, creator of the main role Doe Kalthof, announces his last American performance for months and plans to take the company to London aboard the Lusitania on Sept 3 for engagements in music halls and other cities where cocaine and morphine sales rise. Lieb’s abroad tour follows his work curbing illegal drug sales to minors in the Midwest. The Royal command linked act features in Bridgeport and New Haven as Lieb studied victims during his brother Francis Lieb’s Robin Hood Opera run. London performances begin at South London Theatre under Kensington Precaution and Protection League oversight, with Duchess of Marlborough attending. The Dope playlet stays at Poll’s Theatre for today and tomorrow.
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British Isles
Herman Lieb
Doe Kalthof
Depe
Big Poll
America
London
Lusitania
Lisle
Middle West
Coke
Ace Faureeats
Bridgeport
New Ha
Kensington Precaution and Protection League, Ltd
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo van Gorbilt
Dritll
Poll
Dragged Mile to Death in Monticello Tragedy
In Monticello New York 28 Benjamin Glassman a one year old boy from New York City was killed yesterday afternoon when runaway horses dragged him over a mile behind a wagon. His companion a boy of similar age escaped unharmed as the frightened team bolted down a steep hill. Glassman’s right foot caught in the wheel axel and he was dragged until the horses stopped. Nearly every bone in his body was broken.
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Monticello
N. Y
Benjamin Glassman
New York City
Fountain Daje
Suliftvan
Glassman
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Help
Do not take medicine for stomach pain seek right remedy to avoid surgery. Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy claims to cure catarrhal stomach conditions and all related ailments with one dose, endorsed by a wide range of professionals and available at Hindle Pharmacy and Rexall Drug Store with a free booklet offer.
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Mayr
Congress
Uneeda Biscuit brings bakery freshness to you
An old National Biscuit Company advertisement touts Uneeda Biscuit as a fresh bakery product, promoting it as a tasty soda cracker for all ages and a source of stamina for workers, priced at five cents.
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Uneeda Biscuit
Shipwrecked in Icebergs at Empire Theatre Tonight
An Ocean Viner photo play shows a steamship’s voyage from Southampton to ice fields off Labrador then a full speed collision with a mammoth iceberg. Passengers, wireless operators, stokers, and a life-boat rescue unfold as polar perils test crew and travelers. Tonight also features King Lear and The Doom of the Gunmen of New York.
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Empire Theatre
Labrador
Iles
Southampton
Eng
Rome
New York
Public schools self supporting by student labor
Washington reports that the United States Bureau of Education notes Ishpeming Michigan uses student labor to run and maintain schools. The plan has kept properties in repair and allowed new buildings to be planned and built by students, making schools nearly self supporting.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Education
H. W. Fosht
Ishpening
Mich
Michigan
Leaves Much to Clergy Pensions in Lenhart Will
New Haven August 26 the residuary legatee under the will of the late Mrs Selina Lenhart is the General Clergy Relief Fund of the Episcopal church a fund for clergy pension at age 64 The estate totals about 56000 with other large charity bequests including 5000 for a Lenhart bed at Grace hospital 1000 for Home for the Friendless 2500 to New Haven Orphan Asylum 5000 to New Haven hospital for a Paul bed and 1000 to Organized Charities
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New Haven
Selina Lenhart
Chapel Street
Episcopal Church
Lenhart
Grace Hospital
New Haven Orphan Asylum
New ‘Haven Hospital
Paul
One Day at the Park Theatre Sparks Burning Romance
The Park Theatre presents One Day dramatized by Cecil Spooner from Elinor Glyn’s novel Three Weeks. A three act tale stars Opal Ledoux and a future king with a climactic Lucerne hotel scene ending in tragedy. Strong cast includes Southerland, Bewine, Bromley and Hall. show runs today and tomorrow in Bridgeport.
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The
Park Theatre
Cecil Spooner
Elinor Glyn
America
Europe
Opal Ledoux
Sardinia
Lucerne
Bridgeport
Victor] Southerland
Paul
Jack Bewine
Milton Bromley
Hay Martinez
J. E. Miller
George N. Buchanan
William G. Dale
Pay Cusick
Onak
Lillian Schaffer
Troops Ordered Out in Calumet for Strike Duty
Calumet Mich August 26 all soldiers on duty in the Calumet district were ordered out following a sheriff office announcement that a general demonstration would be started by striking miners to halt mining work. Information indicated two parades would start from strike headquarters. Strikers said family presence showed peaceful intentions. The sheriff warned drastic steps would be taken to suppress disorder.
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Calumet
Mich
Mayor Hunts Bravery Rescues Girl From Runaway Horses
Mayor Henry Hunt saved 18 year old Mabel Hartford from a speeding runaway team. He leaped into the street, shoved the girl to safety, seized a horse bridle, and held on despite being dragged several yards before stopping the horses. He then proceeded to Fountain Square for the Made-In-Cincinnati Exposition opening.
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Cincinnati
Henry Hunt
Mabel Hartford
Fountain Square
Men of Revolution Knew Horrors of Convict Ship Life
Dr Bowman's diary reveals the mistreatment aboard the Jersey prison hulk used by the British in the Revolutionary War. More than 5,000 patriots endured brutal confinement, with about 1,000 dying aboard. Alexander Bowman of Hartford documented the cruelty and later aided exchanges amid Washington's protest of Howe's terms.
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Bridgeport
America
Jersey
England
Good Hope
North River
Stromboli
Hunter
Wallabout Bay
New York
Alexander Bowman
Hartford
Mennette
Dickens
Two Cities
Bowman
France
Newark
Continental Congress
Delaware
Washington
Trenton
New London
Dr. Bowman
Canon
Grat
Benedict Arnold
Fort Griswold
New London Harbor
Lord Howe
Howe
Tashua Pioneer Camp Picnic and Devon Steamer News
Woodmen of the World held its annual picnic at Thomas Kohler's Grove with about thirty five from Bridgeport aboard the Blue Ribbon auto bus. The British steamship Devon, en route from Montreal to Wellington, was safely landed after a crew member’s ascent ashore in Cook's Strait. Weekend guests visit local homes including Mrs Fannie Beardsley and Miss Daisy J. Lesley as social notices mix with shipping news.
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Pioneer Camp
Woodmen of the World
Thomas Kohler
Grove
Bridgeport
Wellington
N. Z
Tashua
Devon
Fiona
Cook's Strait
Origin
Downs
Martha Downs
Montreal
Fannie
Beardsley
Nene
Leo Kohler
Patrick Kohler
John McGuinn
Peter Lynch
Long Hill
Irving Hurd
Hankey
Derby
Wilbur J. Beardsley
Daisy J. Lesley
William Stutts
Denser Avenue
Park City
Obituary notices for Minnie F. Smith Catherine Nally and Rose A Murphy
The funeral for Minnie F. Smith was held at 2:30 PM from 468 William Street with Rev. Nicholson officiating and burial in Park cemetery. Catherine Nally aged 1 year 8 months died this morning of diphtheria. funeral from 25 Maiden Lane with burial in St Michael's cemetery. Rose A Murphy widow of Walter Murphy had her funeral this morning from Sterling Wido ws home on Prospect Street with Rev. Nicholson officiating and interment in Park cemetery.
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Minnie F. Smith
William Street
Mr. Nicholson
Park Cemetery
Catherine Nally
Thomas J
Maiden Lane
St. Michael's Cemetery
Rose A. Murphy
Walter Murphy
Sterling Widows
Prospect Street
Increase in Wheat Production Reported
Washington reports a six percent rise in wheat production among the main northern hemisphere wheat countries. The uplift comes via cable from the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome to the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Washington
Hemisphere
United States Department of Agriculture
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Italy
Velvet Fur Coat Prices From A Past Era Report
An assortment of fur coats and jackets listed with varying lengths and prices including beaver, sable, Persian lamb, marmot, and mink styles. Entries mention natural patterns, satin linings, and guaranteed brocade or skin, with lengths ranging from 42 to 62 inches and prices from around 15 to 350 dollars.
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Hudson
New Suits on Exhibition
The notice invites readers to view new suit styles, showing a fall and winter assortment. It aims to give a clear idea of correct models and encourages looking and gaining knowledge without pressure to buy unless something particularly appealing is found.
Caminetti Trial On White Slave Charge Starts
San Francisco date August 2 The second Caminetti trial opens with F Drew Caminetti charged under the Mann White Slavery Act following Maury J Dises conviction. Court crowds fill corridors and steps as jurors are to be drawn from married men with families. Witnesses from Diggs case testify anew while Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris stay nearby. Serge comes in with new washable fabrics for college girls.
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San Francisco
F. Drew Caminetti
Maury J. Dises
Diggs
Marsha Warrington
Lola Norris
Midweek steamer excursion from Port Infersem to Port Jefforee
The midweek excursion on the steamer Bridgepiary Rave Brows departs the Fairheld avenue wharf at 190 o'clock for Port Jefforee, with plans for a return thirty minutes later to Blotter village. Special iow fares announce a round trip during the Balasce of 0% qensom, Girl Wanted Ready Farmer Want Ads.
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Sthedvia
Port
York
Tina Best
Fairheld Avenue
Port Jefforee
Aumurie
Nile
Autfera
Tutr
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Underwood
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