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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
7
A California bill, reflecting wartime immigration policy, restricts naturalization and limits citizenship for aliens, with broad impact on land ownership and residency. The measure draws on federal law while highlighting economic and social tensions surrounding Japanese Americans, including farm ownership and employment shifts.
A historical analysis contrasts Japanese, Chinese, and other immigrant labor in farming. It notes Japanese workers are more mobile, push for higher wages, and increasingly seek land ownership, influencing lease patterns and policy responses. The piece cites opposition from exclusion leagues and discusses broader social and economic implications.
The fire commissioners meet as Captain Charles B. Tuttle of Engine No. 5 retires after twenty years service at age 90 with pension at half pay. Lieutenant Mellor promoted to captain, Tobin becomes lieutenant, Norman Wheeler named as department member. Board discusses hydrants, street lamp red strips near fire boxes, and reports on a vehicle collision blamed on Fire Chief Johnson’s machine.
Joseph Kenner of Fulton street is detained on intoxication charges as police investigate possible theft. He worked as a sweeper at a Fairfield Avenue hat shop. A raincoat and other items were found hidden in a bag believed to belong to him. Personal mention notes Dr William J A O Hara visiting Washington DC.
Signor Augusto Aramini famed for spaghettil eating in David Warfield's Music Master and The Million joins S. Z Poll Players at the Plaza Theatre next Monday afternoon to present The Million with Oscar Hammerstein. Aramini to tour New Haven Hartford Springfield Washington Scranton Wilkes Barre Waterbury after Plaza run. Helen Sydney of the original Million company will appear with the Poll Players.
Mysterious Flying Pana creates excitement in Stidgeport as Foll's theater plays to capacity crowds. Today is last chance to see Flying Evina before next week’s vaudeville and photo play program begins with Barrett and Stanton Sean Royce Reway and Lawrence Holmes and Riley Crawford and Montrose Lorette and Christing plus the featured photo plays.
The feature presentation is a two part Pathé drama about a criminal whose plans are thwarted by plausible circumstances and a man of wealth who turns to the underworld. The story contrasts a millionaire’s life with the underworld world, amid a cool cement building attracting patrons.
Critics hail the final Park Theatre presentation of Man's Inhumanity as one of the strongest plays in years. Cast including Hattie L Steinbach Marc Brill Alice Maloney Franklin Ritchie Lee Lawnes Charles E Dickerson Frank H Cook Salvatore Maltrese Charles J Peck Charles Tewett and Charles Merritt deliver a powerful performance amid enthusiastic audience applause. Theodore T Phillips will address the opening crowd tonight.
Philadelphia June 5 Keen interest among motorboat enthusiasts nationwide surfaced in plans for the annual city to Bermuda race. The event scheduled to start June 7, with Commodore Charles Lezan entering his yacht the Dream and Thomas Fleming Day to captain another vessel, promises a brisk voyage amid improving seas.
Fox's Lyric Theatre reports strong romancing and military drama as "The Deserters" leads into its second week with Miss Cleveland in the lead. The production features thirty behind the scenes and twenty six speaking roles, praised for its brisk, melodramatic style and tense plot involving a secret service deserter, a murder, and a love affair.
Occupants of east side stores north of the Poll theatre have 24 hours to move. Manager Poll, recently buying the property, plans to erect a new building. Affected businesses include Stapleton's cafe Zeilermann's delicatessen Star lunch room Matt Wister's Central house and a 4 photo gallery. Matt Wister secured two liquor licenses for the Hotel Buildings on Water street via transfer from former owner Joseph willing. Wieler plans to run a cafe in the Poll Building once complete.
Special to The Farmer Stratford reports failed shad fishing along the Housatonic as Capt. Charlon A. Phimh and former successes by Capt. Plumb are noted. A polluted Race channel through Stratford’s center drains into the Naugatuck, with residents alarmed by foul odors and harmed river life despite attempts to reduce pollution.
A fragmentary OCR note references a distant gathering or meeting involving many groups across locations. It mentions ambiguous terms like Dagsen, Bownd, and Utninetinis, with scattered timestamps and places, suggesting a historic card or agenda lost to rough print.
Sacred Heart Alumni organize a mock trial at the Warner Institute to showcase student readiness. The ensemble includes Hector Jivewane Mont and many named participants, with attorney and clerk roles listed among the cast and organizers.
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