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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

8

Americanism dominating fPols big theatre bill

Amusements note a strong American theme as John B Hymer stars in Jimtown Junction a modern blend of The Old Homestead and A Trip to Chinatown with a premier cast through the week The five reel One Day adapts Elinor Glyn success to film The Stars and Stripes previews a Mexican border scene with a 1000 feet of siege images and patriotic acts by Lew Fitzgibbons Indebrandt and Boland Florence Duo and more complete the American bill

Jimtown Junction John 3B Hymer Chinatown Elimor Glyn Lew Fitzgibbons Indebrandt & Boland Florence

William Hart Stars In The Apostle Of Vengeance at Plaza

William Hart famous for rugged frontier roles appears as a minister in The Apostle of Vengeance a Triangle production. The film spans five reels and follows his conflict between faith and feud fueled vengeance after his father’s death and his sister’s assault. A vaudeville turn titled A Whirl of Song accompanies the program.

William & Hart Frontier Ypes Kentucky Hart Leod Fathr Sis In- Zermain Zermsine and

Gorman and Gorman Lead Vaudeville Bill With Comedy

V audeville features Gorman and Gorman in grotesque make up with rapid-fire humor. Hibbert and Meyers perform a singing talking dancing skit and M J McAleavey presents a jumping exhibition. A two part Keystone comedy completes the program alongside a big feature film.

Gorman Rubes Hibbert and Meyers M. J. McAleavey Keystone

Ann Pennington Debuts in Susie Snowflake Screen Venture

Empire reports Ann Pennington star of Ziegfelds Follies now making her screen debut in Susie Snowflake a New York stage life picture. She began as a ribbon counter dancer in a department store and rose to a leading role in the citys biggest musical comedy. An all star Universal program closes the pleasing program.

Ann Pennington New York Susie Snowflake Universal

Widow by Proxy Leads Lyric Farewell With Spooner and Irwin

Cecil Spooner and her company present May Irwin’s farce Widow by Proxy at the Lyric this week. The piece showcases Irwin’s sharp wit and Spooner’s versatile comedy, with Pell Trenton engaged to create a role alongside Spooner.

Cecil Spooner Lyric May Irwin Irwin Miss Spooner Cecil Spagner Pell Trenton Cable Sir Charles Wyndham London England

Park Theatre Opens With Cecil Spooner Weeklong Events

Park theatre kicks off a series of nightly events during July 3 week led by Cecil Spooner via manager Joseph Solly. Monday is newsboys night with a city parade, bands, and fireworks finishing at Park to see Cecil Spooner in Cinderella Sally. Box office opens at 9 AM Monday.

Park Theatre Cecil Spooner Joseph Solly Newsboys Newsies Bridgeport

Remington Co Begins Process of Elimination

A large corps of efficiency engineers at Remington Arms UMC plans retrenchment to boost output with lower costs. The move includes abolishing the private firefighting force and reducing uniformed guards, with anticipated annual savings around 325000. Key staff changes list publicity head John M French resigning and department consolidations as Marcellus Hartley Dodge leads the efficiency review. Louis Hall becomes a plant official and Jarvis Williams is named works production manager.

Remington Arms- U. M. C John M. French Marcellus Hartley Dodge Pary Construction Co French Bridgeport New York Handy & Harman John Street Louis Hall Jarvis Williams

Leonardi’s Cough Syrup Ad Warns Grippe Relief Now

Ward off grippe with Leonardi’s Cough Syrup (Creosoted) advertised as a safe quick-acting remedy for cold cough bronchitis and whooping cough. Available at Hindle’s Drug Stores 987 Main St and 909 Main St for 25 cents.

Leonardi Hindle Main Street

Excellent music and speaking at Plaza concert for Irish Relief

A Plaza theatre program last night drew full seating for an Irish Relief Fund concert. John J. Splain urged that Ireland gains nothing from English rule, Judge J. J. Rooney discussed Ireland’s rebellion, and noted a longer stride toward independence if Casement’s plan had succeeded. The event featured floral stage decor and public figures from New Haven and New York.

Plaza Theatre Irish Relief Fund John J. Splain New Haven J. J. Rooney New York Wilson Splain Ireland England Judge Rooney Sir Roger Casement

Copper Exports From Atlantic Ports Rise to 4359 Tons

Atlantic ports reported weekly copper exports totaling 4,359 tons for the week ended June 23. The figure reflects shipments to various buyers and marks a modest level for the period. No major disruptions were noted in port operations during the week.

Atlantic

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