Vaudeville Returns With New York Style Stage Acts
Poli's vaudeville week features all first appearance acts in the city led by The Silver Bottle a musical comedy style headline. Edward A Well presents condensed musical comedy with elaborate costumes and scenery. Harry Fox Millership Sisters Miller and Lyle Haviland Thornton Emmys Pets Ferrell Brothers Viscochi Brothers star in a strong lineup with few seats left for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ent Poli
Poli
Pauline Perry
Edward A
Harry Fox
Millership Sisters
Ovaton
Mller and Lyle
Haviland
Thornton
Karl Emmys
Ferrell Brothers
Viscochi Brothers
At Belmont Promises Crack erjack Musical Entertainment
Oliver T. Osborne stars as Harry Brown in At Belmont a big musical comedy at Jackson's Monday and Tuesday evenings. Samuel Dessir plays Tut Jones the race track tipster and Tom Clancy is the big winner. Sale of seats began at 9 o'clock this morning with Manager Fitzpatrick and Treasurer Richardson busy issuing tickets. The show features song hits lively dances snappy dialogue and a gaiety-filled atmosphere anticipated by a large local audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Tueday
Jackson's
Oliver T. Osborne
Harry Brown
Tommy Clancy
Osborne
Sammer Tingo
Samuel Dessir
Tut” Jones
Clancy
Dessir
Fitzpatrick
Richardson
Mexican arrestee proclaims political prisoner in exile
Juan Fanchez Arcona, held on alleged trumped up charges, says he would be executed as a traitor if returned to Mexico. He claims Mexican revolutionaries gain strength despite censorship and hints at seeking aid from a lawyer and possible Congressional inquiry if court action goes against him.
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United Press
Washington
Dec. S
Mexico
Juan Fanchez Arcona
Arcona
Pedestrians Scramble Over Snow Beside Power Plant
Snow and ice blocked the Congress street bridge sidewalk in front of the United Illuminating Co. plant. Pedestrians were forced to dodge the slick surface while a Chinese laundry owner nearby showed more care for public safety than the power company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plant
United Illuminating Co
Congress Street
Public Service Corporation
Elecee Beer Plant
Howie Rickel Sentenced for Assault in Factory Dispute
Thomas Howie Rickel was convicted of assaulting Ferdinand Grah at Challenge Cutlery Co. He received 30 days in jail and a $100 fine, with costs. Rickel’s appeal to the Common Pleas led to a jury verdict of guilty and immediate appeal to the Supreme Court of Ferrors with security posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Howie”. Rickel
Ferdinand Grah
Challenge Cutlery Co
Rickel
Common Pleas Court
James F. Walsh
Henry Greenstein
Fred B. Fallon
Supreme Court of Ferrors
Thomas Arnold
Fickel
Grah
1S. M. Fitzgerald
Putnam Seeks Charter Changes to Form City Commission
Mayor McDonald files request with the Secretary of the State asking the General Assembly to abolish the mayor and common council and create a city commission of three or five. The proposal includes permanent chief of police and fire engineers, a permanent city clerk and treasurer, and new sewer and water arrangements. A complete charter revision is urged.
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Putnam, Dec
McDonald
Secretary of the State
General Assembly
City of
Putnam
Fire Department
Water Funds
Board of Water Commissioners
Obituary of John F Stritch Longtime New Haven resident dies
John F. Stritch son of the late James and Ellen Stritch died at his home 68 Highland Avenue of heart trouble. Survived by three sisters including Sister Mary Williams of St Patrick's convent Mary A a teacher at Waltersville school and Teresa A still with Bridgeport Laundry. He was proprietor of Bridgeport Laundry for years and trustee of St Augustine's church. He was once in the oil business and was widely known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stritch
James and
Ellen Stritch
Highland Avenue
Mary Williams
St. Patrick's Convent
New Haven
Mary A
Waltersville School
Teresa A
Bridgeport
Redgate & Kelly
Str’tch
Missionary Agnes Hathaway to Speak in Tokio Connection
Miss Agnes Hathaway, a missionary to Japan for five years with the Blackmer Home for Girls in Tokio, will address the Universalist church next Sunday at 10:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Agnes Hathaway
Blackmer Home For
Tokio
Universalist Church
Mosby Delivers Historic Lecture at Jacksons Theatre
Colonel John Singleton Mosby, aged 77, spoke at Jacksons Theatre to an audience under 100. He claimed disobedience by Toombs and Fitzhugh Lee helped save Gen Pope, recalled Civil War events, and praised his own escapes and leadership amid anecdoted moments.
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John Singleton Mosby
Jackson's Theatre
Col. Mosby
G. L. Porter
David F. Read
A. M. Cooper
A. B. Beers
Robert E. Lee
Appomatox
Harris
Israel Putnam
Redcoats
Putnam
Miss Davis Weds Lieut R C Moore in Washington Ceremony
Miss Winifred Davis married Lieutenant Richard C Moore U S A in the Highlands Washington D C. The ceremony was by Rev Charles Wood at the bride’s parents home. Moore a West Point graduate and son of Major Wedsworth Moore. Attendants included Dorothy Langfitt Maitland Marshall and Mary Landis. Best man Lieut Julian Schley.
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Winifred Davis
Richard C. Moore
Highlands
Washington, D. C
Samuel Todd Davis
Charles Wood
Samuel T.davis, Jr
Locomobile Co. of America
W. 8
Dorothy Langfitt
Maitland Marshall
Mary Landis
Julian Schley
U.S. A
Deaths and funeral notices from local obituaries
Frederick E May dies at his home on 122 George Street after a brief illness leaving a widow three daughters Effie Anna and Susie and one son Harry May. The funeral of Ellen Robertson who died from burns Tuesday was held at Henry E Bishop mortuary chapel Fairfield Avenue at 2 pm with Rev. William Ritzman officiating. Interment followed in Lake View Cemetery.
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Frederick E. May
George Street
Effie
Anna
Susie
Harry May
Ellen Robertson
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
William Ritzman
Lakeview Cemetery
Neffs booked direct by Sir Alfred Butt
Bridgeport vaudeville team led by John Neff and Carrie Starr secured a London Palace Theatre booking for seven consecutive weeks. Neff, a 40 instrument virtuoso, will not perform on them during the engagement, a detail praised by Sir Alfred Butt, who offered higher pay and a long-term London stint.
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John Neff
Bridgeport
Carrie Starr
Sir Alfred Butt
Palace Theatre
London
Alfred Butt
England
Oscar Hammerstein
America
Sir Alfred
King George V
R. G. Knowles
Will Fox
New York
Mr. Butt
Neff
Elias Howe, Jr
G. A. R. Nett & Starr
Boston
Orpheum
Holy Land
United Booking Office
Bridgeport Vote Pleases Governor Baldwin Informally
Governor-Elect Simeon Baldwin joined Senator-Elect Archibald McNeil Jr and other Democratic leaders at Archibald McNeil's home for an informal policy discussion. The gathering focused on pledges to the people while remaining largely social with some Senators-elect detained on prior engagements.
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Simeon E. Baldwin
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Archibald McNeil
Senate
Bryan F. Mahan
New London
Shanley and Donovan
New Haven
South Norwalk
Baldwin
E. H. Thomas
Democratic Party
McNeil
General Assembly
Elect Baldwin
Bridgeport
Jail fare for lusty fellow played dummy
James H. Ford, 170 pounds, jailed 60 days by city court for vagrancy. He posed as a dummy while soliciting alms with cards. with him was a man calling himself Joseph C. Munson. Ford claimed illness and sought alms to reach a milder climate. residence listed as 218 Wooster Street New Haven. Mason identified as engineer from New London.
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James H. Ford
Barton
Dooley
Ford
Joseph C. Munson
Mason
Wooster Street
New Haven
New London
Notice of Bridge Closure and Probate Hearing in Bridgeport
The Lower Bridge will be closed to travel Friday December 9 from 7 15 a m to 12 o clock noon and 1 p m except that travel is allowed over the bridge between 12 and 1 p m. In Probate Court Bridgeport December 8 1910 estate of Thomas Reilley deceased. The hearing on administration will be held December 14 1910 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Office Bridgeport.
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A. Kenny
Public Works
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Thomas Reilley
Bridgeport
LehloeHon
William V. Devitt
Plenty of wine for Roosevelt at Yale Chamber dinner
New Haven December 8 Yale University restricts wine at the Chamber of Commerce banquet with an outside caterer, no sale of liquor, and all wine delivered to tables. The dinner aims to avoid legal issues while planning cocktails, with over 7000 acceptances and more reservations expected for Col Roosevelt’s attendance.
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New Haven
Yale, Corporation
Yale
Chamber of Commerce
Col. Roosevelt
Colosevelt
New York
Roosevelt
University
Frigid Nell and the Merciful Miss Copleigh
A fragmented classified humor item cites quips about a frigid girl named Nell and a cold Miss Copleigh. The piece includes a Dublin style exchange on alms and strangers with a sharp Irish retort.
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Nell
The Ancient Spectacle Makers and Their Guild
A passage traces the symbol of Elisha as a plowman to reflect on ancient labor. It notes Roman influence in North Africa and Kabyle month names. The piece highlights London's ancient Guild of Spectacle Makers dating to 1629 with early references to the trade in 1563 and Carlo Zeno’s sight.
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Elisha
Elijah
Africa
Rome
Guild of
London
Carlo Zeno
Italy
London Telegraph
Different Altogether Visitor Offers Comfort to Tommy
Consoling lines reassure Tommy after spilling ink on new carpets. Tot quips that crying is useless and mom will handle the mess while an older helper suggests catching the ink with a cat, though the spill is not milk.
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Tommy
Widow Earns Only Legally Required Share in Will
The Widow protests her late husband’s will but is reminded by the Lawyer-Madam that the law dictates her share. The scene shows a heated exchange as she vows to confront the deceased.
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Locomobile Co
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