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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1909

Page

6

Dramatic scene from Merely Mary Ann to thrill Poli's

Israel Jane sells the famous play Merely Mary Ann at Poli's next week with Miss Alice Fleming in the title role. The comedy drama had a phenomenal run in New York and five months at London's Duke of York's theatre. Poli's all star stock company presents an intensely interesting production fans expect to recall the original.

Mary Ann Israel Jane Mr. Zang New York Duke of York's Theatre London Alice Fleming Miss Fleming Poli’s Poli

National push to curb child labor gains from laws

The National Child Labor Committee reports progress across states as new laws raise age limits and restrict hours for workers under sixteen. North Dakota and Oklahoma adopt comprehensive standards. Rhode Island leads in protections. New York enacts two laws. Delaware and Maine adjust hours. Federal push aims to create a Federal Children's Bureau with Taft's backing amid growing state reforms.

Owen R. Lovevoy National Child Labor Com National Techni Fea I Inbor Minn Tan West Virginia Michigan Delaware New York Mercantile The Survey Press Bureau Fience Iowa Carolina Agriculand Industries Tennessee York New Jersey Kansas Oklahoma North Dakota Maine Rhode Island New England Okishoma Haskell Minnesota Connecticut Florida Ilinois Wisconsin North Carolina Senate Federal Children’s. Bureau National Child Labor Committee Children's Bureau Congress Taft National Committee Louisiana Massachusetts

Compromise Talks Open Over Express Business

New Haven June 6 Negotiations toward a compromise began today between the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and Adams Express over a multi million dollar dispute of overdue transportation charges. The New Haven officials had formed Consolidated Express to replace Adams, but today stated a settlement is sought by both sides.

United Press New Haven New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Adams Express Company New Haven Rat Consolidated Express Company Adams Company

Abolish bread-tray litter in store doors says reader

A Farmer letter urges end to bakers or shopkeepers leaving bread in doorways in early morning without weather protection. The writer argues the practice is un hygienic and unsanitary in the age of germs, urging public action for reform.

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Call for Help for Armenian Victims of Turkish Misrule

A letter urges a mass meeting at 3:30 Sunday afternoon in the Freeholders building to aid Armenian sufferers in Cilicia and Adana after massacres. Funds supervised by Peoples Savings treasurer Edward W. Marsh to be forwarded to Dr. C. C. Creegan via New York. Rev M G Papazian to speak. music by local artists. aim to fund relief without theatre expenses.

Armenia Bri Pastors’ Association Mitsis C. C. Creegan New York Secn American Board Miss Tuck Mertens Curtiss Hebbard H. Whittaker Frederick Brown M. G. Papazian Armenian Church New York City Papazian Yale Aintab Turkey

Harvard Man Drowned Lived in New Britain

New Britain June 5 William Parker Bonbright Harvard graduate drowned yesterday at Atlantic City while bathing. He was well known here where he was connected with Russell & Irwin. A resident of Haverford Pa he was a member of Harvard class of 04.

Harvard New Britain United Press William Parker Bonbright Atlantic City Russell & Irwin Haverford

Hatters Reject Kennedy Proposal For 90 Day Arbitration

Danbury June 5 The United Hatters executive council rejects Rev J D Kennedy of St Josephs Catholic Church plan urging strikers to return to work for ninety days pending arbitration. The decision widens the gap toward a settlement as the dispute over points remains unresolved.

Triking Hatters Danbury Executive Council The United Hatters J. D. Kennedy St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Read Co. Catalog Ad Highlights Summer Goods

An 1857 established Read Co. ad lists swinging couches with wire mattress hammocks and adjustable back rests, collapsible go carts with nickel trim, mirror linen summer coats in olive and dove gray, Bengaline automobile coats, knitted boudoir slippers, lavender sachets, and an on site tea room offering fresh salads and berry desserts. Includes prices and item details.

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