Amusements at Polis Theatre Offer Vaudeville and Photoplays
The Polis theatre bills a star vaudeville and photoplay program led by The Immigrant with Charlie delivering nonstop laughs as he evades a restaurant bouncer. Also features Mr Inquisitive with Earle Cavanaugh Ruth Tompkins and a five part feature The Question with Harry Morey and Alice Joyce. musical acts by Raymond Wylie and Allen Francie. newsreels by Pathe News covering Washington Rose festival London and troop movements.
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Charlie
Inquisitive
Earle Cavanaugh
Ruth Tompkins
Raymond Wylie
Manton & Hyams
Allen
Francie
Walter Ward
Useless
Pathe News
Washington
Los Angles
London
Plaza Attends Three-Feature Run Draws Big Crowds
The Plaza theater drew large attendance for all three performances yesterday led by One Law For Both, a Rus-sia and America themed sex drama from Ivan Abramson. Charte and The Immigrant, Chaplin’s latest, provided main humor and relief. Immigrant stars Immelgrant and Both reels of film promise strong laughs with Her Torpedoed Love completing the lineup with Mack Sennett-Eyston comedy and special musical effects.
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Plaza Theatre
Ivan Abramson
Chaplin
Russia
America
Migs Spooner Shines In Tanocent at Park Theatre
Gecll Spooner and her cast presented Tanocent at the Park theatre last night delivering one of their most complete stock performances in months. Spooner played the Paulina Edericks role with a supporting group well suited to the parts. The scenic equipment and Miss Spooner’s portrayal drew praise from hundreds of admirers who have followed her work weekly.
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Gecll
Spooner
Tanocent
Park Theatre
Witne
Paulina Edericks
Priny
Miss Spooner
Carmen Opera Faces Scenic Setback at Polls Theatre
The Carmen production under Ambulance company and Connecticut Home Guard in Poll's theatre suffered delays as scenery from New York failed to arrive on time. Some performers left unpaid in places, while organizers deny fault, stating the theatre rental and event funding were handled by the Home Guard officers. The piece did not present its final act, and management pins responsibility elsewhere.
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Connecticut
Home Guard
Poli
Daredevil Ward Plans Highwire Bicycle Feats in Bridgeport
Wretter Ward a 23 year old rider in Bridgeport aims to straddle the United Illuminating Co. 187 foot chimney on Congress street with a motorcycle and ride its edge. Officials refuse permission and similar stunt on the First Bridgeport National Bank building coping is also rejected. Ward cites past hazards including riding the Park building coping at Worcester and descending Capitol steps on a bicycle. He now performs at the Poli theatre while awaiting a Mineola flyer assignment for Army service.
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Wretter Ward
Bridgeport
Ward
United Illuminating Co
Congress Street
Bridgeport National Bank
Worcester
Capitol Steps
Poli
Tie Across Railroad Track Found Near New Haven Bridge
A tie was found across the eastbound track just east of the bridge in Climton yesterday by the conductor of a freight train. Officials from the New York New Haven Hartford railroad said an inquiry is under way to determine if the tie was placed intentionally or fell there accidentally.
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New Haven
Climton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
International Egg Contest at Storrs Sees 100000 Eggs
Hens in the Storrs egg contest reached over 100000 eggs in the thirty third week, close to last year’s timing. Four White Leghorn pens tied for first with 59 eggs, Michigan Poultry Farm Barred Rocks had 58, and Eglantine Farm White Leghorns 57 as top week yields. Experts urge weed out non producers to cut grain costs and raise per hen averages.
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Storrs
Albert T. Lenen
North Attleboro
Mass
P. G. Platt
Wallingford
Frank R. Hancock
Jacksonville
Redding Ridge
Conn
Michigan Poultry Farm
Lansing
Eglantine Farm
Greensboro
Jay
Plymouth Rocks
Fairfields Poultry Farms
Falla
Merritt M. Clark
Brookfield Center
Cheerful living aided by Lydia E Pinkham remedy
A vintage adv promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a solution to female ailments. The copy touts health, cheer, and endurance for women, claiming the product has made thousands of homes happy over 40 years. It references ordinary cases like backache and nervous strain.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Adv
Napoleon and Metternich Clash in Historic 1813 Interview
A detailed reminiscence recalls the June 28 1813 meeting at Dresden between Napoleon and Austrian Chancellor Metternich. Napoleon's fury over Metternich’s terms, the hat incident, and the eventual armistice postponement led to Austria siding with the allies.
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Europe
Napoleon
Germany
England
Russia
Prussia
Sweden
Austria
Metternich
Dresden
Meternich
France
Illyria
Rome
Naples
Spain
Holland
Marshal Bethier R
Prague
Goethals Faces Shipbuilding Challenge for Allies
Major General George W. Goethals, famed Panama Canal builder, now tackles the task of designing ships to speed American goods to Allied nations. Born in Brooklyn June 26, 1858, he rose from errand boy to West Point graduate, driven by a lifelong drive for service and engineering achievement.
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George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Gen. Goethals
George Washington Goethals
Brooklyn
College of the City of New York
Gen
Grant
Military Academy
West Point
Sun
Cox
Graduat
Goethals Career Highlights From Engineer to Canal Governor
Born in 1858 he ranked second in his class and joined the army's engineering branch. He accompanied Taft to Panama in 1905, led canal construction from 1907 as chief engineer, became colonel then major general governor of the Canal Zone, and after the war led the Shipping Board overseeing a multi‑million ton shipping program.
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Germany
Gen. Goethals
Shipping Board
Borden Celebrated Premier Robert Laird Borden
Canada’s premier Robert Laird Borden marks his sixty third birthday born in Gran Pre Nova Scotia He rose to prominence as a Halifax barrister before moving to Ottawa to lead the Conservative government The future leader spent time in Glenwood Institute Mattawan New Jersey as a youth before returning home and pursuing politics Since taking office he has faced opposition with a proven battle ready stance.
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Canada
Robert Laird Borden
Gran Pre
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Borden
Ottawa
United States
Glenwood Institute
Mattawan
N. J
Today’s Anniversaries From Ancient to Modern Times
On June 26 historical events mark Brutus and Cassius at Antium in 44 B C and Pizarro’s assassination in 1541. In 1807 Britain issued an order blocking the Ems and Baltic seas, then opposed by Napoleon, while today the waters are again blockaded against Germany.
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B. C
Brutus
Cassius
Cicero
Antium
Francisco Pizarro
Almagro
Pizarro
Ems River
Baltic Sea
Napoleon
England
Deaf mute Helen Keller to celebrate thirty seventh birthday
Helen Keller, described as a genius despite being deaf and mute, will celebrate her thirty seventh birthday. Born June 27 1880 in Tuscumbia Alabama she descends from colonial governor Alexander Spottswood on her father's side and from the Adams and Everett families on her mother's side. Her early schooling was with Anne Mansfield Sullivan who prepared her for Radcliffe College, from which she graduated in 1904.
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Helen Keller
Tuscumbia
Ala
Alexander Spottswood
Virginia
Adams
Everett
New England
United States
Miss Keller
Blind author Helen Keller’s prolific career and public service
The passage notes Keller earned a BA, authored several books and essays, with Story of My Life as a landmark autobiography. It mentions her editorship and writings for magazines and a key role on Schenectady’s Board of Public Welfare during George R. Lunn’s mayoralty, where she served notable civic duties.
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George R. Lunn
Schenectady
N. Y
Keller
Board of Public Welfare
Norwalk Wedding Of Ethel Becker And John Wrigley
The marriage took place at South Norwalk Congregational church with Rev. John Stapleton officiating. Attending were family and friends including maid of honor Miss Helen Becker and bridesmaids Miss Rosalie Jesse Miss Ruth Allen and others. After a honeymoon the couple will live in Norwalk. Wrigley is manager of Bridgeport Paper Box Co. Also noted: Paul J. McAvoy joins Uncle Sam as a marine. young Ruth E ONeil is Bridgeport High School’s youngest 1917 graduate at 15. John Curley sues Jess Willard for 20000 in Supreme Court over a three year managing contract.
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Mis
Ethel Louise Becker
Frank Conrad Becker
Fairfield Avenue
Norwalk
John Richard Wrigley
South Norwalk Congregational Church
John Stapleton
Helen Becker
Rosalie Jesse
Ruth Allen
Westport
Amelia Becker
Hazel Waterbury
Stamford
Edith Goodchild
Annal Adrian
Pleasantville
N. Y
Otto Schildwachter
Frank Eldredge
Hempstead
L. I
Daniel G
Ruth E. O'Neil
Cedar Street
Commercial
Bridgeport High School
Cecile Barskey
Boston Avenue
John Curley
Supreme Court
Jess Williard
Curley
Williard
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Newport
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Weetoo
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Hilltop Poultry Yards
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Holliston Hin
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Harry Morey
Hoyt Manson and Hyams
Allen Francis
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Bed G. Knight
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Sun Tala
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Iwan Abramson
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New York City
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