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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1914

Page

11

Keeneys Empire Showcases Lost in the Darkness and Sophie of the Films

The Keeney’s Empire feature today and tomorrow presents Lost in the Darkness a four part society drama with a moral about prosperity and infidelity ending in forgiveness. A young wife’s devotion and a miraculous recovery restore happiness as the Countess abandons the lead. Also shown are six reels of first run photo-plays. Tomorrow and every Thursday thereafter a big comedy Sophie of the Films will screen. Lucille Love Day is celebrated today. The house remains cool on warm days.

Keeney Lucille Sophie

Plaza Theatre Week Program Features Pink Mind Reader Dog

Plaza Theatre presents a mixed bill including Pink the mind reading dog, Wormwood’s Animals acme of animal tricks, Charlie Chaplin in a Keystone spoof, Elliott Mullen with burnt cork comedy, Enright dancing novelty, The York Duo singing act, Green & Fenton sing and dance sketch Bus ed by the Board of Censors, Our Mutual Girl, Footprints of Mozart in two reels and The New Woman in the late week show.

Pink Charlies Chaplin Elliott @ Mullen York Board of Censors Green & Fenton Margaret Fy &T Mozart Womian

Poli's Theatre Offers Last Week Vaudeville and Films

Today marks the final chance this week to see Poli's vaudeville and motion pictures featuring Vernon and Castle dance team, Harry Cooper, Sidell, Lyda McMullen, Halsey Brothers, Frank Rogers in ventriloquism, and the Bell Boy Trio. Amateur night brings local talent prizes, with the Bell Boy Trio headlining tomorrow and Poli's Bridgeport Minstrel Bors returning next week.

Poli’s Poli's Vernon Castle Harry Cooper Cooper Sidell Lyda McMullen & Co Euents Bill Halsey Brothers Frank Rogers Bell Boy Polis Bridgeport Minstrel” Bors

Lyric Theatre Feature Draws Crowds Atop in Glassy Lights

Crowded Lyric audiences enjoy a great week with a hit motion picture production. Harry Carey stars with top supporting players in a melodrama noted for photography, lighting, costumes, and scene effects. Vernon Castle dance pictures add further appeal for theatregoers.

Lyric Harry Harry Carey Biograph Meyer the Lyric Vernon Castle

Roosevelt policies scorned as Wall Street aligned

An editorial in the New York World attacks Theodore Roosevelt’s tariff and trust positions, accusing him of pandering to Wall Street and predatory wealth. It says his tariff plan mirrors pro‑manufacturers lobbying and his trust stance favors a cooperative system that benefits finance. The piece contends Wilson offers no real monopoly destruction and warns the party to rebuke current policies.

Pittsburgh Bill” Flinn Pennsylvania Theodore Roosevelt Progressive Party Penrose Wilson Barnes Messrs Chicago Democratic Organization Washington Roosevelt Achiev Roosese New York World Mr. Roosevelt Joe Cannon Sérene E. Payne Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank Wall Street Republican Party Cannon Trust Woodrow Wilson

Albanian Loyal Troops Defeated by Insurgents Near Durazzo

In Durazzo region on Sunday a force of Albanian government troops loyal to Prince William was defeated by Mussulmen insurgents at Malkuc, forcing the loyalists to withdraw to Ishmi. Officials blame foreign influence and dispersed units for the setback as rebels prepare for another attack on the capital. The Salvation Army plans a service tonight at the First Evangelical Church on DeForest Avenue with an open invitation.

Durazzo Albania Prince William Malkucattle Durraze Prenk Bib Doda Ishmi Locoga Alessia Salvation Army First Evangelical Church DeForest Avenue

Wages Cut Talks Shadow Steel Mills and Rail Financing

Barron Financial News reports steel mill workers face possible wage reductions as demand weakens and profits shrink. Separately Canadian Northern Railway plans a 46 million bond issue to finish a transcontinental line, with New York as a likely underwriting center, marking a milestone for Dominion financing. Mesaba railway merger advances Massachusetts control via stock exchanges and cash, consolidating Minnesota and related assets.

Barron Financial News New York William Mackenzie Canadian Northern Railway Dominion of Canada Canada Dominion London Mesaba Railway Massachusetts Minnesota Railway Corporation Minnesota Corporation Massachusetts Corporation

New Haven Railroad Divestiture Bill Advances

The Fisher Ellis measure passes the House to en grossment allowing New Haven Railroad to transfer control of the Boston and Maine holdings to trustees. The state may purchase at a fair price any time, receipts stamped on stock certificates, with opposition from the New Haven executive committee to the string country condition.

Boston House Fisher-Ellis New Haven Railroad Boston and Maine Railroad Senate New ‘Haven Boston and Maine New Haven

Merchants' Company Delays Dividend on Preferred Stock

Directors of the Associated Merchants' Company defer declaring the July dividend on its 6 percent preferred stock due to conditions at H B Claflin Company. The subsidiary books show earnings enough to cover the dividend. The Associated Merchants' holds major units in retail dry goods and is controlled by United Goods, with broad stock interests.

New York The Merchants' Company H B. Claflin Company Associated Merchants Associated Merchants’ Company H. B. Claflin Company W ‘O Associated Merchants’ Pany H. Claffin Company Ie Associated Merchants United Goods Companies

New Receivership Fears For Cincinnati Hamilton Day Railway

The Cincinnati Hamilton Day Railway faces another receivership today as it fails on portions of its interest obligations at noon and the Baltimore and Ohio contemplates relief. The B and O has shouldered deficits from the system since 1908 and anticipates a $2,000,000 shortfall this year while seeking to unburden itself via any feasible receivership action. The West Virginia problem also takes effect today.

New York Cincinnati, Hamilton & Day Railway Henry B. Hollins Zimerman Baltimore & Ohio Federal Ohio Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton

Earl of Wemyss and March Dies in London

London July 11 The Earl of Wemyss and March died here yesterday. Born in 1813 he was a long time member of both Houses and once lord of the treasury in 1852. He owned about 62000 acres and was linked to several notable marriages and descendants. His heir is Lord Echo who married Lady Violet Manners in 1911.

London Earl of Wemyss March House of Lords Grace Blackburn Lord Blackburn Hart of

Connecticut Inventors Granted Patents June 30 1914

The Patent Rights Issuer lists issued patents and trade marks for numerous Connecticut residents including Paul Asztalos, Edgar Bassick, Paul Campbell, George Collin, Frank Hoagland, John Miller, Loren Whiting, G. S. Parker, Herbert La Sor, Brice Sperl, Otto Saller, Henry Stuart, Charles Smith, Wheeler Wibber, and Howard Barber. Trade marks shown include William Morgan and The R. and H. Mfg. Co. Also advertised are CleanEasy hand soap and Courtland School for Girls promotional material. The document references Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, New Britain, Greenwich, Derby, Stonington, and London connected locales.

A. M.wooster Patents Bridgeport Conn Paul Asztalos Edgar W. Bassick Paul T. Campbell George W. Collin Frank O. Hoagland John Ho Miller Loren A. Whiting G. S Parker Hartford New London Howard M. Barber Stonington William D. Morgan

American Flag Pro Claims Free Field For All

Martin H. Glydoy of New York announces free field access for all under a flag advocacy claim. The notice names a flag day and asserts rights to use public space without charges.

Martin H. Glydoy New Yorkn

Dream of a utopian future sparks political vision

The piece presents a visionary system where education is free and power is earned through merit. It extols ballot strength over force, free expression, dignity of labor, and legal remedies for wrongs, noting such ideals as utopian yet still enduring today.

Gert Akite Ee Fairfield Spei Bhett Pusli Lasor

Holman Wins Custody Case In Yorks Court

Mrs Holman gains custody rights after a verdict of 4090 pounds against her ex husband Fev Craw Brenton and Dr Paul Wetermas in a conspiracy case. She plans to reopen custody and seek possession of her Hitheevn home in Yonkers where she resides.

Elizeh Cr. Holman Fev. Craw Brenton Paul Wetermas Hartford Yonkers Holmen

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