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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

11

Poli's Theatre Presents Harry Kelly and Louis Wesley A Top Act

Poli's Theatre headlines Harry Kelly and Louis Wesley in a high energy week bill featuring their comedy songs and dances. The act includes The Village Choir quartet, Miss Bille Seaton with modern fashion and songs, a Royal Trio basketball novelty, Ad Lenz cello singing, and Leslie the shadowgraphist. Two reel film features The Wharf Rat and Hubby to the Rescue cap the program along with a Country Stores gift night.

Harry Kelly America Mayor Louis Wesley Poli’s Poli Bridgeport Country Sheriff Kelly Wesley Portsmouth Nhs Broadway Bille Seaton Royal Trio Ravelse Ad Lenz Leslie

Died Notices From Newtown Norwalk Winchester and More

Death notices from Newtown Norwalk Winchester and surrounding areas list Margaret Shea age unknown wife of William Shea with funeral to be announced, Eleanor Aughter of Nate Ana Goukh Douglas invited to funeral from 449 Park Avenue with service at Sacred Heart Church and interment at St Michael's cemetery, Ida Ann Gage age 41 wife of Sears, Samuel A Wetmore and William Auckland with ages and dates given, George J Wight aged 54.

Aire Eleanor Aughter Nate Ana Je. Goukh Douglas Parento Park Avenue Sam St. Michael’s Gage Norwalk Ida Ann Sears Wermorio Winchester Samuel A. Wetmore Sarre “Sade William Auckland Sound Sea George J. Wight

Lyric Theatre Players Show Winsome Bridgeport Romance

Packed houses view Sperry Players production Winning a Bride or A Mile of Bridgeport. The show blends a romantic plot with Bridgeport scenes from its streets and residences, markets, resorts, and crowds. The film-inspired stage drama highlights local life and city beauty while tracing a young man’s pursuit of love.

Sperry Players Bridgeport Stratfeld

Plaza Theatre vaudeville bill draws lively crowds last week

The Plaza Theatre last half of the week show drew enthusiastic audiences with Hayden Burton Hayden leading the vaudeville. Arthur Geary’s singing impressed patrons with a powerful melodious voice and favorite ballads. Earl and Curtis earned strong applause. Herbert Germaine trio performed acrobatic stunts that thrilled spectators. Tattle Feather and Singing Bird in Indian costume offered violin and song selections and became a popular feature.

Plaza Hayden, Burton & Hayden Arthur Geary Geary Earl & Curtis Herbert, Germaine Tattle Feather Singing Bird

Weather Forecast Warns of Unsettled Conditions

Weather conditions are disturbed in eastern regions with rain reported in the lake region and along the middle Atlantic coast. Cooler temperatures spread from Pacific states to Lake Huron with unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday. South winds shift to west and northwest. auto lamps should be lit at 7 58 tonight.

Lake Superior Lake Middle Atlantic Pacific Lake Huron

Adams Express Co Takes Over U S Leases

New York June 19 Adams Express Co announced contracts with Delaware Lackawanna and Western Lake Shore Parc Marquette and more rail lines to take over through traffic. Separate estates and corporate moves include the Dolan Philadelphia estate valued at 100000 with remainder in trust, and United Railways five percent notes. Nassau Trust and Mechanics Bank Brooklyn merge increasing capital to 1.6 million. June railcar orders push a record pace with Merchants Dispatch and NY Central pledging several thousand cars.

Barron Financial News York Adams Express Co Delaware, Lackewanna & Webterr Wass Jon Lake Shore Buffalo Chicago American Express American Express Co Parc Marquette Adams Co Peoria St. Louis Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Indiana Cincinnati Bluffton Nassau Trust Co Mechanics’ Bank Brooklyn Trust Company Merchants' Dispatch New York Central Pittsburgh Lake Erie Central Toledo & Ohio Central

WANTS FOREIGN PARCEL POST RATES LOWERED

Weehington June 19 The threeien parcel post rate is too high Representative Reilly of Connecticut told President Wilson. He cited the general revision of rates since 1887 no legislation would be required for such a revision Mr Reilly declared President Wilson promised to discuss the matter with Postmaster General Burleson. American foreign increased considerably.

Weehington Threien Reilly Connecticut Wilson Tores Reiily Burleson

Grand jury May Probe Wreck of Lorimer Bank

Federal judge in Springfield hears petitions to close La Salle Street Bank assets as state officials accuse management of savage dissipation and losses to depositors. Receivers named for four down state institutions. Windes to decide next day after conference with lawyers in related bankruptcy case.

Peeree C. B. Munday la Salle Streets & Savings Bank Humphrey Litchfield Mill & Elevator Co Litehield F.C. Munday C. B. Munday & Co Bank of Thomas Windes Chicago la Salle Street Bank Patrick Lucey Windes

Colombian Treaty May Be Held Up

Washington reports an administration senator plans to urge withdrawal of the Colombian treaty. He wants a Senate select committee investigation into the Panama revolution and the U S acquisition of the canal zone, to strengthen the treaty before the public and the Senate. Theodore Roosevelt and William Nelson Cromwell may be called as witnesses.

Washington Wilson Bryan United States Panama Senate Republic of Colombia Canal Zone Theodore Roosevelt William Nelson Cromwell

St Louis bankers see better business ahead

St Louis on June 19 A L Shapleigh president of Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co says he has no idea how the President obtained the document not a circular and that his optimism is justified with bankers endorsing easier money. He notes gale activity this year is mild and business prospects improve.

St. Louis A. L. Shapleigh Norvell-Shapleigh Hardware Co E. Co. Simmons Wilson Shapleigh

Bankers Agree Trade Prospects Are Good

The article notes bankers in St Louis report solid money conditions with loans at 4 to 6 percent and a general view that trade prospects are favorable. It also cites a federal quarantine on foreign cotton seed and hulls being amended to allow imports from Mexican states Coahuila Durango and Chihuahua.

St. Louis Washington Coahuila Durango Chihuahua Mexico Department of Agriculture

Banks Worry Over Clause In New Act

Washington June 19 Banks say they will join federal reserve banks but seek treasury interpretations of section 22 of the federal reserve act. It bars officers and others of member banks from receiving any fee beyond salary and director’s fees. The comptroller says the clause aims to curb pernicious practices and the Fed board will interpret it after formation. Penalties include a fine up to 5000 dollars or up to five years in prison or both.

Washington Federal Reserve Banks Treasury Department Federal Reserve Act Williams Federal Reserve Board

Wheat supplies and photos show global crop shifts

Bradstreet's Journal notes wheat strength amid large world supplies. Argentina and Australia yields fall while India area shrinks, Europe shows uneven prospects. American visible supplies dip, yet exports and seed feed raise usage. Kansas to Missouri feed rises hinting at 40 to 50 million more bushels used. Outlook cautious for low prices next cereal year.

Bradstreet Australia India Equator Great Britain Russia Germany Spain France Austria-Hungary Italy Danubian Arso Agricultural Department Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri

Social visits and greetings across Easton and Bridgeport

Easton guests include Mr and Mrs Fred Jennings and daughter Ruby Jennings of Housen's Hill. Miss Mildred Barmore of Black Rock returns from a visit with Stephen Barmore. Others entertained at Frank Edwards home in Bridgeport include Miss Minnie O Sherwood Erwin P Edwards Mr and Mrs Harry Edwards Stratfield Mr and Mrs Coles Bridgeport and Mrs Herry Hall Greens Farms. S H Wisner is very ill at Hayden's Hill home. Miss Katherine Treadwell teacher at Sport Hill school will spend summer vacation with her parents Thomas and Mrs Treadwell in Weston.

Fred Jennings Ruby Jennings Housden's Hill Jesse Wheeler Mildred Barmore Black Rock Stephen Barmore Minnie O. Sherwood Erwin P. Edwards Harry Edwards Stratfield Coles Bridgeport Herry Hall Greens Farms Frank Edwards H. Wisner Hayden Katherine Treadwell Sport Hill School Thomas Treadwell Weston

Scalp Specialist and Beauty Services Ad Notice

Marriet E. Sherwood advertises scalp treatment for oily hair and manicuring at 412 Security Building 2115 Main St phone 1373. Byford Brothers offer custom stit sales with fast side and West End farmers want ads one cent per word.

Marriet E. Sherwood Security Main St Byford Brothers West End

Deadlock Over Mexico Leader Persists At Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Ont June 19 American and Huerta delegates clash over provisional president for Mexico and how elections will be supervised. Both sides dig in, risking a mediation breakdown as disputes broaden to constitutionalist strength and neutral boards. The US presses for a progressive leader while Huerta balks at excluding military factions.

Niagara Falls Ont Mexico Wmilic Rabasa Huerta Justice Lamar United States Aary Rabasa

Next Conference at Niagara Falls Outcomes Mediation

Washington watches Niagara Falls for the next conference among Huerta and American delegates and three envoys as the mediation hangs in the balance. Differences between Carranza and Villa shadow the scene while the U S note on policy toward a provisional president for Mexico stands as a key point. The future of the talks may depend on Mexican delegates acceptance of a successor to Huerta.

Washington Niagara Falls Huerta Mexico Carranza Villa United States Republic Niagara

Sunday Concert at Seaside Park Opens Summer Series

The Wheeler and Wilson open air band presents a Sunday June 21 3 30 pm program at Seaside Park featuring Marcia di Concert-Preciosca overture Semiramide by Rossini Hydropaten Waltz de Concert Oscar Knablin xylophone guest solo Faust Grand Selection from Gounod Belstead Fantasie Comin Thro the Rye Friml selections and The Star Spangled Banner conducted by Louis F. Cherrhak. Also promoted are Cyrus Wart Remover and a hand soap ad from Cyrus Pharmacy and Wm R Winn.

Wheeler & Wilson Seaside Park Ar. A. Devery G. Rossini J. Gunel Oscar Knablin Faust Gounod H. Belstead Firefly R. Friml Star Spangled. Banner Louis F. Cherrhak

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