Amusements at Le Carda and Venice Theme Vaudeville Show
The program at Le Carda and venues in Europe features a lavish vaudeville display with Harold Lockwood Histe Jane sion and Irving Cummings. It highlights a lively sequence of dances, tunes, and clever comedy including jugglers, novelty acts, and exotic musical selections that pleased the audience with graceful performances and strong stage presence.
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le Carda
Europe
Venice
Harold Lockwood
Histe Jane ' Sion
Irving Cummings
Finxa
Getal
Polls billow of belated fall weather ushers June frolic
A lively program at Polls featured three divers in a tank as a crowd watched not dove in but observed. The show included Core a five part simulation of Fred De drama with Emily Stevens as lead, plus Donna Wilson Trio performing Looking Glass and Cantwell Walker vaudeville acts. A lecture by former New York mayor Francis P Bent on The European War drew interest amid a busy evening of music and comedy.
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Poll's
Pbs
Audlanes
Ana Divigs
Fred
Emily Stevens
Donna Wilson
Looking Glass
Three Peasers
Cantwell
Walker
Francis P. Bent
New York
Flint Ty
Swantons
Cevana
Osmédy
Seropatte
Gilburs Stock to Stage Little Johnny Jones in Bridgeport
Rehearsals underway for George St Conan's Little Johony Jones at the Gilburs Stock Company theatre. Cast includes Billy Lenn in the title role and Jack Kearney among top comedians, with Florence Mac Wie and Burckly featured. The production promises Cohan style songs and strong audience appeal for Bridgeport patrons.
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George St Conan
Johony Jones
Gilburs Stock Company
Versals
Calburn
Bridgeport
Audiencea
Billy Lenn
St of
Johnny Jones
Cohan
Eavely
Ving
Zimis
N. X
Trenton
5. I
Aternities
Jack Kearney
Burckly
Florence Mac
Che Company
Wild Goose Chase at Empire Theatre
Claire Broadway stars in a photodramatic romance at Empire in a four part melodrama about two college lovers forced to wed by wealthy grandfathers from France. They flee with a theatrical troupe, endure trials, and discover their true feelings were for each other all along. A lavish feature expected to draw crowds.
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Claire Broadway
Eaney
Empire Theatre
Todey and
France
Man
Ir Bat
E Fe
Rho
Pio
Moas
Eure
One Hundred Years Ago Barzillia Benjamin Goods Sale
An 1815 Bridgeport notice advertises a cash sale of an elegant assortment including silverware candlesticks and watches. Also listing land parcels near Mill River Round Hill and Fairfield Woods with a sale to begin afternoon of the given date. Auctioneer Levi Jennings. Fairfield. June 4, 1815. The volume shifts to modern times with Salvation Army building opening debts and subscriptions.
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Barzillia Benjamin
Moroco
Bridgeport
Veriaus
Mill River
Round Hill
Jim Parson
Abraham Benson
Ephraim Jennings
Romestead
Ebenezer Squires
Fairfield Woods
Jonathan Wilson
Levi Jennings
Fairfield
A Windfall Report and Local Notices from Bridgeport
Fifty years ago word spread that Alexander Black, Esq., an esteemed Bridgeport figure, may inherit a large estate in England after a brother's death. He reportedly travels to New York to confirm, while local hype praises a forthcoming fortune and his character. Pendleton the druggist remains a popular stop during the heat, selling cold sodas and inviting curiosity about the Eastern District Steamer. Jefferson Davis trial notes mention Charles O'Connor seeking permission to offer legal services if indicted, with officials praising constitutional protections and justice administration. Twenty years ago in local sport, Acorns beat St Patrick's 11 to 7 at Athletic Park. T. A. G. beat Stamford's Kings at Seaside Park. Ralston Health Club plans an event at Paradise Green. youth injuries and accidents are noted. Sheriff Hawley announces deputy assignments and jail arrangements. a card of thanks thanks donors for the No. 1 Engine House opening. signatures from Strickfus and Chris Bamberg.
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Alexander Black
Jefferson Davis
Washington
U. ¥.World
Charles O'Connor
War Department
District of Columbia
O'Connor
Bill
Athletic Park
Acorns
St. Patrick's
Mooney
Paddies
Seaside Park
King's School
Stamford
Foster
Ralston
Stratford
Paradise Green
Joseph Meehan
Joe
Disorderly Habits Plague Local Streets and Public Spaces
The public, especially youth, repeatedly litter streets with handbills and advertising sheets. Boys toss pages into yards, stuff them into passersby’s hands, and scatter caps on walks. Public schools should stress neat streets to boost town appeal and property values and support local prosperity.
Huge tannery burned in Strassbure raid
June 4 report from Berne Switzerland says a major German tannery, used exclusively for army work since the war began, was burned in the recent French air raid on Strassbure. The loss is estimated at about 40 million dollars.
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Berne
Switzerland
Strassbure
Germany
Woman Recovers Health with Lydia E Pinkham's Pill
Ironton Ohio woman reports improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saying she could not sit up before, and now works daily. Her daughter also improved from nervousness at thirteen, with the doctor noting her health gain. The letter urges skeptical readers to consult the confidential Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Ironton, Qhie
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinktain
Irs
Rena Buwatay
S. 10Th Street
Smonton
Ohio
Saxon Censorship Bans Letters To POWs Abroad
Berne June 4 An order bans letters to prisoners of war in France or England about food shortages. Censors will not pass such letters which the proclamation says are published in enemy newspapers and tend to prolong the war.
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Hotel Lorraine
Torraine
Wey
HOTEL
Berne
Switzerland
Saxony
France
England
Neas
Brigands Overrun Shensi Provinces Riots Prompt Arms Sale
Chinese report from Peking states that brigands have overrun Shensi due to a wide distribution of arms during the White West disturbances. Military and Civil Governors request funds to buy the weapons from the people and former soldiers to prevent further brigandage and restore order.
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Peking
Shensi
Mysterious Lusitania found near disaster site
Queenstown reports an unfinished unsigned letter diary of a Lusitania girl passenger found near the disaster. The soaked, partly illegible document awaits a claimant. It names relatives only by first names such as Ruth Prue Aunt Ruth Nellie Crason Will Hobson the Kiana Willie and Bee.
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Queenstown
Lusitania
Sveral
Ruth
Prue
Neliie Crason
Will Hobson
Kiana
Willie and
Bee
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