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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
5
In a richly described drawing room, Matt confesses a theft of $34,000 and a potential betrayal to Chris as they cling to each other. He fears ruin and goodbye, while she reassures love can endure poverty and pledges loyalty despite the loss. A revolver briefly appears as a tense symbol.
In a heated romantic setup Matt and Chris debate marriage after a sudden wealth reveal. He worries about leaving a backwater town while she plots to support him, including work in mills or as a surveyor. They vow secrecy and resolve to confront a hard future together.
Bayard Veiller's Within the Law closes its Park Theatre engagement tonight after acclaimed runs at Eltinge and strong early sales. Burlesque show Big Burlesque, Beauty, Youth and Folly opens at Park for three nights starting Thursday with a large cast and a florist shop scene costing nearly $3,000.
George Kleine presents The Last Days of Pompeii, a lavish Italian produced photograph drama of Lytton's romance. The production, noted for original amphitheater scenes, set attendance records in Paris and Boston and drew 32 000 admissions in Portland in one week. It runs four days starting today at 1 pm with matinee and evening shows.
Reviews of The Chalk Line a comedy by Harlan E Knight and company with Love and Raight in impersonations and original dances. Music by Jack McPherson with his accordion. Evans and Vidocq present a monologue and dance act. Godfrey and Henderson offer new material titled The Ocean Flirtation. Monkeys perform as a feature. Also mentions Christmas gifts at B H Dillon Co 1105 Main Street.
The Consolidated Poultry Association of Bridgeport announces a three day event at the Rosedale Dock opposite the New Haven railroad depot. Over 2 500 birds expected across 18 classes with 300 entered in the Pit Game. Secretary F C Crane asks interested parties to call 761 4 for premium booklets. The exhibition aims to engage the public rather than profit.
Stamford reports 16 month old Mary Conte died after she fell from a chair placed by her mother at the Conte residence. She reportedly broke her neck and died almost instantly.
Danbury reports a close contest for president of the United Hatters of North America with Simon Blake and John W. Scully as leading candidates. The central governing body selects its head via a direct primary, and the Dec 19 election is eagerly watched.
Sensational developments loom in the trials of James K. McGuire, former Syracuse mayor, and Arthur A. McLean on charges tied to the last political campaign. McLean faces an indictment for obtaining a campaign contribution from a corporation in violation of state law, while McGuire is charged with soliciting a $5,000 Democratic Party contribution from Union of Company of California. He has returned from the West Indies to face the charges.
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