Pols Theater Offers Packed Weekly Vaudeville Program
A crowded Pols Theater presentation features a balanced vaudeville lineup with new acts and familiar favorites. The show highlights include The Golden voiced tenor and a two reel special photo play The Diamond Biserary, with plans for next week’s billed acts and a noted aerial performance by Harmony Four.
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Pol
Agin
Pols
Todas
Fies Agh
Rene
Este Mail Fens
Campbell
Keorfia Rithnkeliey Oferin
Hendele Russell
Oy Rami
Stanley
Wititiet
Jobssien
Wicks
Arthur & Mounlogine
Cuninno
Claser Arenrdeon
Harmony
Unreadable OCR fragment on a theater strike and unrest
Fragmentary text describes a dramatic set piece in which a troupe or strike disrupts a theatre. Mentions executives, officers, the president, and a wordy scene about embattled workers halting a building with explosives. Overall unreadable and unclear.
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Sitta Pepecin
Yerlamn
Wortmen Halt Tive
Two held without bail as firebugs claim spree
Police report indicate two suspects held without bail after a fire at a saloon damaged property and threatened further disturbance. Firefighters removed occupants and contained the blaze. investigators link the arson to a planned act by a gang claiming to target local facilities.
Weriden agent held as spy by Russians files damage claim
An American citizen, Meriien, claims damage from detention by the Soviet government after allegedly being retained as an Austrian spy. The man seeks justice and compensation, noting concerns over the treatment by authorities and urging cooperation from officials. The report references his travel and residence in Europe and involvement of representatives in pursuing a remedy.
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Weriden
Meriien
Gm Sennecctent Telephone Company
Mawally
Mariensen
Ptursia
Austra
Austria
Sapiaken
Bottiermel
Ana
Scalp Specialist Meecisd Treatment Unveiled
An unusual health service claims to offer scalp care by a specialist in the Olly Hate area. The notice lists Sharri E. Sherwood at 413 Security Bullring as the contact, with unclear details about modalities and availability.
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Sarriet E. Sherwood
Eafe
City Parade Plans and Prizes for Holiday Event
John J. Heavey leads a city parade with floats from fraternal groups and many from industry. The march begins 11 45 at Main to Fairfield to Park Place and beyond, ending at City Hall viewing stand. Prizes include silver caps and sets for best appearances and longest distance, with judges M H Rogers Eames and Murphy. visiting groups to arrive by special train and be escorted to their places.
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Voung
Manufacturn
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Park Avenue
Park Place
State Street
City Hall
Stratford Avenue
East Main Street
Barnum Avenue
William Street
East Washington Avenue
Chapers Street
Chapel Street
Atic
M. H. ‘Rogers
George M. Eames
Richard
Inne
Bridgeport Aerie
Parade Day Plans For Bridgeport Aerie Event
Thomas M McNamara coordinates Bridgeport Aerie activities with a field day at the aerodrome following the parade. A mammoth barbecue for 4000 at moderate price, dancing, band concerts, pony and jockey races, side shows, vaudeville, and a $2000 gold prize. Officials include John J Heavey and others. arrangements organized by Bridgeport series committees.
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Fridgeport
Wheeler & Wilson and
Coast Artillery
Pends
Fr. Breckbill
E. S. Hall
Ernest J. Johnson
T. F. Martin
Irish American Athletic Club
Dasiél J. G.connor
Cheplaim
Tod J. Doyle
Themes M. McNamara
John
Lawyer in jail unable to post $1000 bail in embezzlement case
Washington July 1 Meriod T Glinkscales an attorney sat in jail today convinced he faced harsh treatment in local courts His last appearance in Cheentaily was dramatic He awaits a friend with a $1000 bail bond His surety Frank Johnson pursued him after a second indictment and in a corridor clash Johnson carried him into the criminal court where Justice Gould demanded the bond and Clinkscales remained jailed
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Washington
Meriod T. Glinkscalls
Cheentaily
Clinkscales
Frank Johnson
Johnson
Criminal Court
Goul
Bank failure in Lafayette with large funds shortage
Washington July 19 The First National Bank of Lafayette halts operations after a large funds shortage. Acting Comptroller Thomas P Kane appoints National Bank Examiner C Dunlap as temporary receiver. Losses undetermined. report to the Department of Justice. Examined and closed with director approval. Capital and surplus of 58,000 wiped out.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Lafayette
Halaila
Thomas P. Kane
National Bank
Inez Thomas
C. Dunlap
Department of Justce
Dunlap
Jack Shepherd Leaves Hospital to Recuperate in Bethel
Jack Shepherd a clothing salesman with Meles and Co was badly hurt in an automobile accident near Fairfield weeks ago. He left Galen hospital this morning with his mother and brother and plans several weeks in Bethel to regain strength. He was unconscious for days and faced grim prospects before slowly recovering.
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Jack Shepherd
Meles & Co
Fairfield
Galen Hospital
Mr. Shepherd
Bethel
Funeral services for James A. Sieney in town
The funeral services for James A. Sieney were held this morning from the family home at 41 Centre Street and from St Patrick's Church. Rev Award P Curran celebrated a mass of requiem. Many floral pieces surrounded the casket. Pallbearers included James McLeavy George Brown Frank Harve Frank Dalton Peter Tyer and Luke Clancy. Interment was in St Michael's Cemetery.
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James A. Sieney
Centre Street
St Patrick's Church
P. Curran
James, McLeavy
George Brown
Frank Harve
Frank Dalton
Peter Tyer
Luke Clancy
St. Michael's Cemetery
Eagles Cabaret And Ball Tuesday Night At State Gathering
Tuesday evening at Eagles hall the grand ball and cabaret will be the feature of the State gathering. A prize drill opens with State Aerice contestants, dancing starts at 7 30, John J Or Nefil will cue the figures to Bracken's orchestra, Kilpatrick and Hotz arrange a fine electrical display, and the cabaret show will accompany the program with the Gences.
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Eagles Hall
John J
Nefil
Bracken
Kilpatrick &Hotz
Selizhtea
Renin
Stratford Negro Eludes Large Posse in Wooded Chase
Stratford officers led by Sheriff Daniel Russell and State Policeman Rowe Wheeler pursue the elusive Handy Johnson, a Black man who ran amuck Thursday night. After firing on a car party, he vanished into the north Stratford woods wearing a white nightshirt, later possibly changing clothes to avoid capture. Authorities expect his return to Patterson Avenue home within a couple of days.
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Sherif Daniel Russell
Rowe H. Wheeler
Stratford
Handy" Johnson
Patterson Avenuus
Jefferson to Replace McKinley on Postal Service
Washington July 19 The McKinley card is doomed to disappear and the features of the martyred president will be removed to make way for Thomas Jefferson Postmaster Gen Burleson has written to Senator Burton of Ohio that his decision is irrevocable The senator protested against the change and a protest from Canton McKinley club was forwarded Burleson replied that the people’s endorsement of the author of the Declaration of Independence justified the change He insisted no slight to McKinley’s memory was meant
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Washington
McKinley
Thomas Jefferson
Burleson
Burton
Ohio
McKinley Club
Canton
Anna May Hungerford To Pick Winner At Eagles Event
Anna May Hungerford will draw the winning numbers for a $2,000 prize at the Eagles Field Day vaudeville night at Polls Theatre. The program features Bridgeport acts led by The Three Whelans, Leo Whelan, Regnery and Benham, Miss May Sullivan, William Colgan, Arthur LaBord, and James Lawrence. Tickets are on sale. event runs 7 to at least 11.
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Eagles
Polls Theatre
Eagles’ Committee
Acte
Bridgeport
Knights of Columbus Minstrels
Miss May Sullivan
William Colgan
Arthur LaBord
Tur
Hla
James Lawrence
Hal Mage
Wilson
Donovan
Phillips
Anna May Hungerford
Thomas Wungerford
Bunnell Street
Little
Miss Hungerford
Aerie
Pole Box
E. T. Buckingham
Col. T. J. Murphy
Dante O'Connor
Rescue at Sea Highlights Mrs. Headleys Heroism
Miss Plixabeth Niles of Binghampton teetered on a rock ledge when a high tide swept her into deeper water. Mrs. Robert B. Hoadley of Binghampton leaped in, grabbed Niles, kept her afloat until others aided, and saved a life in a dramatic shore rescue witnessed by the summer colony. Niles recovered without lasting harm.
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Woodmont
Plixabeth Niles
Binghampton
Robert
B. Hoadley
Miss Nites
Moadley
Miss Niles
Mrs. Headley
The Boss at the Plaza Next Week by Poli Players
The Poli Players present The Boss at the Plaza starting Monday matinee with Mangarr Poll arranging a stronger lineup than this week’s The Master of the Home. Cast features Paul McAllister Brenda Fowler Wilson Hizamet Teddy Gibson and others in a thriller about Griswold and Regan amid political and business clashes.
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Mangarr
Plaza Theatre
The
Rats
Holbrook Bunn
Astor Theatre
New York
Paul McAllister
Brenda Fowler
Maza
Wilson Hizamet
Davis
Ted Tyibnon
Washington Poll
Wil
Emnlly
Regan
Reetn
Emily
Ellte
Michiel Regan
Emly
Michael Reesa
Westport Harbor Improvement Plan At $21,000
Special corree Washington reports a $21,000 expenditure proposed for Westport harbor on the Saugatuck River. Secretary War L. M. Garrison backs a uniform 75 foot channel width and depth aligned with shipping growth. Five year river tonnage and value figures are cited to justify the project.
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Corree Washington
Westport
Saugatuck River
L. M. Garrison
Westport Berder
Financiers to Aid Kuhn's Wrecked Barks
A dated report describes financiers backing Kuhn amid a bank collapse linked to international markets. It notes officials from a continental concern and a major firm strategizing rescue actions and potential recoveries for creditors and investors. The piece mentions a public statement by a leading executive and outlines looming deadlines and protective measures.
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Kuhn
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