Play Suits for Boys at Circus Themed Outfits
Vintage ad promotes boys play suits for Fourth of July makes believe costumes. Indian chiefs cowboys rough riders and firemen outfits priced from 50c to 3.00 with khaki play suits 50c to 1.50.
Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
6
Polls Theatre to Install Ceiling Fans for Summer
Polls Theatre plans a new cooling system by placing many electric fans along the proscenium arch to circulate air in all sections. The move aims to lower temperatures for audiences during The Virginian performances and will be expanded to other Poll circuit venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Polls
Poll
Acta
Tlorr
Dustin Farnum
Focal Theatre
John Ince
Excen
John Junior
Charles Schofield
Harry Holliday
Charles Randolph
Anne Hollinger
Helen Hilton
Joseph Eggenton
Socola
Jackson
Electrician
Meyer
Button-Oil- Plant Company
Utilities Bill Marks First Step in Regulation Effort
Hartford and Augusta reports describe passage of a Connecticut utilities regulation bill as a foundational move toward public oversight of service providers. It faces possible changes yet signals public will and legislative responsibility. strong opposition from corporate interests is noted as part of the debate. A separate notice from Augusta lists a petition for dissolution of the Walter Weisman Chicago Record-Herald Polar expedition, with hearing set for July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Journal
People of
Connecticut
Public Service Corporations
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Journal Courier
Hartford Times
Legisature
Augusta
Walter’ Weisman
Chicago Tribune
Senate
Mllinois
Thieves Tell How They Robbed 38 Jewelry Stores
New York reports the pennyweight thieves depart after stealing about $10 000 in two months. A letter to the Jewelers Weekly claims 138 stores visited and details of the ruse involving hatless decoys and staged engagements. The spree allegedly earned $19 000 in two months before plans for a new “In and Out” safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Circular Weekly
Othine
William Koontz
West One Hundred and Twenty Fifth
Otto
Sullivan
Chattanooga, Tenn
Road House
Brotherhood of Pennyweighters
New Brunswick
N. J
Brooklyn
Newark
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Pittsburg
Connecticut Patents and House Coat Removal Debate
The June 27 patent list from the office of A M Wooster includes names like Wm R Palmer Bridgeport Herbert Clifford New Haven Jas M Bragg East Hartford John R Reynolds Hartford Geo B Witherell EB R Seward Walter A Holden Ansonia BR Willetts Waterbury Fred Relasher and J Warren Stamford Wm H Edsall Wallingford Geo W Hindinger Hamden and Canfield Rubber Co plus Beaton Corbin Mfg Co floor and ceiling plates. In Hartford on June 29 Representative Dunn proposed letting House members remove coats for the remainder of the session due to heat in utilities debate, with amendments to include doorkeepers messengers reporters the Speaker Stevens and lobbyists. the motion passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Wooster
Patents
Bridgeport
Conn
Wm. R. Palmer
Herbert Clifford
New Haven
Jas. M. Bragg
East Hartford
John R. Reynolds
Hartford
Geo. B. Witherell
EB. R. Seward
Walter’ A. Holden
Ansonia
Buckie
Win
Beaton & Corbin Mfg. Co
Southington
Dunn
Willimantic
Carey
Stevens
Berlin
Local Character Foogio Foiles Bond and Plans Escape
Bongio Foogio, arrested for liquor violations in Hamden, forfeits a $790 bond and reportedly reimbursed his damages while allegedly shipping to Italy to avoid prosecution. Alay Bongin is charged with attempting to bribe local constables to drop the case against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden
Bongio Foogio
Italy
Eacape
Alay Bongin
Joral
Womin
Periodical Trust Will Defend Suit to Develop Facts
United Press dispatch reports that the Periodical Clearing House Association directors told District Attorney Wise they will defend the federal suit only to develop all facts. They stated that if the association violated the law and the court series it will dissolve immediately without resorting to court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Periodical
Clearing House Association
Wise
Masked Bandits Hold Up Oregon Express
In Eugene on June 29 a dozen armed posses search for masked bandits who attacked the Oregon express on the Southern Pacific at West Park Cow Creek Canyon. They fled after a bold hold up that panicked the two hundred eastern delegates to the international Sunday School convention in San Francisco. Passengers were not molested and little booty was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Eugene
Ore
Oregon Express
Southern Pacific
West Park
Cow Creek Canyon
San Frantisco
Rev John C France to Leave City This Week
The Rev John C France rector of St Luke's Episcopal church Bridgeport will leave for Canada this week for the summer and may accept a new parish, likely in Charlottesville Virginia. Rev William H Jepson of Christ Church Redding will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. France
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Stratford
Bridgeport
Canada
Charlottsville
University of Virginia
William H. Jepson
Christ Church
Redding
France
Fourth of July Millinery Offered at Unusual Prices
Advertises E H Dillon Co 1105 Main St with July millinery bargains about 3 percent below rival prices. Also promotes Bartholomay Rochester lager Miles ale tonic waters and mineral drinks through M J Maloney 86 Lanes Ave and 2072 3. Shoe discount at 8 B Thing Co 1153 Main St. Hotel Atlas Turkish baths noted with open hours and cooling plunge. Friday fish specials listed at Bridee Port Public Market State Bank East Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
M. J. Maloney
Lanes Avenue
Vichy
B. Thing Co
Main St
Atlas
Brideeport
Public Mark Building
State and Bank Sts
East Main St
Legislature May Adjourn July 27
Hartford June 23 Senator Judson believes the General Assembly should adjourn by July 27. A Senate question was ordered for next week with discussion on unfinished bills and key measures, while Senator Spellacy argued against early adjournment citing outstanding legislation. Lennon Liloys lose 75000 on a necklace recovered at a gala coronation by a woman from India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta
Hartford
Judson
General Assembly
Senate
Spellacy
Judiciary Committee
Lennon
Liloyds
India
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Lyric Garden
Lorie Garden Theatre
Elx
Arthur J. Horwitz
Durletts
Bohemia
J. Francis Gettings
Carl Mills
Flo Davis
Blanche Curtin
Webster Culison
America
LeRoy
Leddy and Wilson
Lucille Ainley
Broadway
Leopold Francis
Loren Delbridgs
Vorailmt
W. C. Tower
University of Chicago
Wilkesharre
James Conroy
Courtdsle
Wellman
Ath
Ayer
Boogio, Foogio, Esq
Sunny
Evening Farmer's
Periodical Trust
City
North Main School
North Main Street
Bertha Irene Sindra
Flora Stohr
Ruth Tesing
Marian Rupp
Louis Stoehr
Margaret Gilmore
Flora Stoehr
William Lee
Winiifred Gelson
Catherine Muldoon
Duchess Coffee
James van Dyk Co
COU
Elm ST
Phone
Fi. Jr
Bank ST
Irrigaon
Banka
Bankers and Trust
London
Paria
U Dent & Byrne
Bloombury Street
England
Harri Downs
Berkeley Lyceum
44Th St
Ghighester S.pills
Household Loan CO
Meigs Building
N. Buckingham & Co
Bay State Ranges
State Street
Berkshire Mill CO
Io Lehigh
Coal
Soya
Omer
Fairfield Avexun
Housatonic
IRA Gregory & GO
Matin Office
Stratford Avenue
ICE Coal
Sprague
Sprague Ice & Coal CO
East Wash. Ave
Main
Wheeler & Howes
East End
Congress Street Bridge
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