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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
Vaudeville in Jackson offers a strong five act line up plus three reels of films. Grace Lavelle shines with a pure sweet soprano voice noted as among the finest seen locally. Daily matinees begin at 2 15 and the entire show is praised as outstanding value for the price.
Miss Alice Fleming as Mary Ann receives strong ovations in Israel Zangwill's comedy drama Merely Mary Ann at Poli's this week. The empire stock company led by Inceag, Lancelot, earns praise with standout acting and steady support as the production nears a popular Saturday matinee souvenir event and post show reception.
London reports that Kuhn, Loeb & Co., J. P. Morgan & Co., and National City Bank seek American participation in the $27.5 million Hankow Szechuen railway loan. American backing is linked to assurances given in 1904 and seen as aiding Taft's policy to expand U.S. influence in Asia. London bankers cite Tang Shao Yo's mission as a likely cause for the shift.
Mrs Blanche M Tarbox refuses any compromise with her husband Bernard Tarbox who eloped with 19 year old Gertrude M Smith from Boston last Thursday. She criticizes rumors of a bigamous marriage claim, maintains her own marital status, and says no authority can compel her to settle. She stays at her mother in law's Bath home as the case unfolds.
Berlin dispatch reports soprano Geraldine Farrar denying rumors of engagement or marriage to singer Antonio Seatti. In a letter from Bad Elster she states she rejects all reports as fabrications that ceased to interest her long ago.
Mahoning county voters end bitter local option struggle and approve liquor sales. In 82 precincts around Youngstown the vote was 11 282 for saloons to 9 26% against, a wet majority of 1 969. Cars aided turnout while four women per precinct handed voters cards urging prayer.
President Taft nominates Charles E Wortham a Taft Democrat to be postmaster of Richmond replacing Royall E Cabell lately named Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Wortham is seen as anti Bryan with a long record of voting Democratic, while Edgar Allan Jr is associated with the old Republican organization.
Boston June 10 A verdict for the defense was returned in the Supreme court in the defamation suit brought by ex judge Henry Dewey and five members of the Good Government Association. Damages claimed were 376 450 000. The jury was out only 35 minutes. Dewey conducted his own case and testified for himself. Evidence ranged from ancient law treatises to court procedures.
The Rev. Thomas Tyrie, pastor in Hazardsville, unknowingly violated state law by marrying Edward J. Bagley and Miss Mary A. Conlin in Suffield on a license from Suffield after Suffield ministers refused. He then had them wed again in Suffield once a license was issued there.
Hon Zalmon Goodsell of this city is once again appointed a trustee of the state school for boys. The Senate confirmed the appointment yesterday amid political shifts in state administration. Goodsell’s valued service convinced supporters he should be reappointed despite changes. The notice notes local Bridgeport anticipation about the outcome.
Extraordinary bargain notes a summer millinery and clothing sale at E. H. Dillon & Co. 1105 Main St, with white serge suits and rain coats highlighted. G. W. Fairchild & Sons promote Sterning silver and fine silver plate, engraving on site, supplying cups including honors for Morris B. Beardsley and other orders statewide. Laborde Co advertises bargains and women’s apparel next to Lane’s, opposite Howland’s.
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