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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

5

Villa to Rule Nation Special Agent Declares

New York December 16 Francised Villa is alive and leading an army of 16 000 in Chihuahua with arms ammunition stores and 4 000 000 to 5 000 000 in gold Hawes a Texas border observer says Villa aims to stabilize Mexico place a trusted leader in the presidency and deny any role in the Columbus raid or Santa Ysabel massacre He claims Villa controls the north country near Durango Sonora and has support from Zapata and Carrancista opponents fade as Villa nears formal recognition by the United States.

New York Francised Villa United States John J. Hawes Texas Tys Villa Villa Chihuahua Mr. Hawes Mexico Columbus Santa Ysabel Hawes Venustiano- Carranza Porfirio Diaz Polito Antonio Pancho Poe Carranza Sonora Durango Pershing Cotn United Test Troo México Bulion Ay Carran Eloo Mutta Santa’ Inabel Carraenza America United St Vila Zapata Ecome Iscon Willa

Villa’s Plan Led to Probe Meeting, Hawes Says

Hawes testified that Roe 7 was sent to Villa to verify statements by observation and investigation. He described Villa’s aim to clear himself before the United States and said Villa was as anxious as any to secure a meeting.

Roe Villa United States Hawes

Xmas Present of Freedom Will Be Short-Lived One

Harold Russell awaiting release on Christmas Day will be rearrested after Detective Thomas Malone finds a dress suitcase in his possession containing five carburetors valued at 125 dollars, tools worth 25 dollars, and spark plugs 100 dollars tied to alleged thefts. Russell had been jailed 36 days for beating his sister at 271 Olivet Street, testifying in court. Malone, who has traced Russell’s work in garages in New York and local shops, seeks the rightful owners of the recovered auto parts.

Harold Russell Thomas Malone Russell Olivet Street Malone Russells New York State Thien Ribbop Ford Rusell

Manchester Guardian Advises Consideration for Peace Proposals

The Manchester Guardian urges considering Germanys peace offer on its merits and stresses governments need clear terms for peace. It criticizes reckless press behavior while affirming a firm yet open stance on negotiations.

Manchester Guardian

Film Actors Face Trial and Tribulation Behind the Scene

The piece notes the actor’s need to convey exact emotions under directors and crews, aided by the phonograph and music. It highlights how music enhances film mood and the director’s command to register specific feelings during takes as crucial to performance.

Icture Philadelphia Press

Vaccination urged to exclude unvaccinated children

Torrington health officer K W Brice urges town and other schools to bar pupils not vaccinated within five years to curb smallpox. a general vaccination drive is called for in affected areas.

Torrington W. Brice

Webb Fathers Bill to Permit Combinations For Export Trade

Representative Edwin Y. Webb of North Carolina introduces a bill to allow American firms to form combinations for foreign trade without violating anti trust laws. President Wilson, in his January message to Congress, favored such legislation without naming the Webb bill.

Edwin Y. Webp North Carolina Congress Wilson Webb

All Star Stock Companystage of Gaiety Tonight

Tonight marks the last chance to see Henry W Savage's All Star Stock Company in Alone Came Ruth at the New York Gaiety before next week’s The Angelus. Santa Claus appears nightly with free prizes for audience members including umbrellas, bags, dishes, and more. Sunday shows feature motion pictures with a full concert orchestra led by John Raynolds.

All Star Stock Company Henry W.savage New York Mr. Herblin Mr. Marshall Mr. Vinton Mr. Ebberts Miss Waldron Miss Morey Santa Claus John Raynolds

Empire Theatre Showings Feature Oliver Twist and Italian War Pictures

The Empire theatre presents Oliver Twist with Marie Doro as the main attraction this afternoon and evening. A program of single and multi part comedies and dramas follows, with a Sunday showcase from 1 to 5 featuring On the Italian Battle Front for Italian Red Cross aid. Sunday 6 p.m. foreplay includes The Folly of Revenge with Empire orchestra providing music.

Oliver Twist Marie Doro Lasky-Paramount Italian Red Cross Society Allstar Empire Theatre Orchestra

Corncob Corners and Wharf Rat Highlight Local Theater

The program includes Corncob Corners a rude comedy skit by Mr and Mrs Thornton Friel Joe Reed with a oneString violin harmonica and wit The Wharf Rat a Triangle film starring Mae Marsh and Robert Harron and a Keystone comedy complete the bill.

Tre Goers Thornton Friel Joe Reed Berger Vincent Isha Mae Marsh Robert Harron MR. & Mrs. Thornton Fries

Wineless Wine Party Remembered as Hap Hogan Trick

A tale from a New Orleans gathering recalls Hap Hogan hosting a wine party for visiting magnates. In California style bravado he pours from a single bottle, joking about a wineless party. The ruse angered the guests as the Kilpatrick transport crew arrives in New York.

Hap Hogan’s Magnaes New Orleans Hap Hogan Hogan Hap California

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