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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1916

Page

2

Chaplin Burlesque Comedy Stirring Local Audiences

A Chaplin burlesque film adaptation of Carmen draws wide comment and claims to be the funniest he has done. The show features a strong company with a riotous stage presence and a matinee plus two evening showings. Vaudeville offerings include Lloyd and Britt, Ada, Ruecel, and others delivering variety acts of songs dances and balance tricks.

Arle Chemin Charley Chaplin Vaudevillians Lloyd Britt Ada Dave Ruecel Vis Armstrong Kulltra Balanc

Paderewski to appear at lark theatre tomorrow

Paderewski will give a Bridgeport concert tomorrow night at the lark theatre. The program includes a Beethoven sonata a Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody and selections from Lake like Polish pieces. Proceeds will aid Poland relief. seat sale is at Steinarts.

Paderewski Lark ‘Theatre Atroush Bridsport Bridgeport Lwiszt Eriking Poland Rélief Committee of Steinarts Eee Stein

The Tr of Cavenpore and Related Theater Acts

A notes text reviews a stage program featuring The Tr of Cavenpore with B Warner in a standout performance, plus The Seconds of Cavenpore and a slate of acts including GiGea singing trio and a Keystone comedy. It highlights Warner’s portrayal and the diverse lineup aimed at West circuit audiences.

Pomaigins B. Warner Vetar Cavenpore Mee Warner Dr. Down Sige Macevon Ze GiGea Gildea Recon Hall Sy & Fanny Sy & Fanny “Kit Eee Roamenge Form

The White Sister opens at Lys Theatre this week

The White Sister begins a week's engagement at the Lys Theatre. Cecil Spogmer presents a costly production, touted as the most pretentious stock show yet staged by the popular manager at this venue.

Annals of Rm Theatricals Cecil Spogmer Lys Pat Xant

Dramatic dispute ends in fatal blow over servant dispute

A husband confronts arrest after misunderstanding Lionel Bees plan to oust a young servant from the Maldon estate. John strikes dead Lionel with fire-tongs in a dramatic turn as Harold, Harold’s ally, and Madge face the press of tragedy. Supporting cast includes Thomas Holding and Frank Losee as the tale intensifies with a full program and period entertainment.

Madge John Harold Lionel Maldon Powe Thomas Holding Frank Losee W. Johnston

Crowds At Bridgeport Eagles Carnival Dazzle

Attendance at the Bridgeport Eagles carnival surpasses estimates on opening nights with thousands enjoying dancing and attractions at Eagles Hall. Miss Mae Casserly to headline tomorrow while new acts and elaborate decorations promise further festival entertainment as the event continues.

Bridgeport Aerie O. E Eagles’ Hall Mae Casserly Casserly Beauye Fen Bridgeport Aerie, F. C.E

Whist and Dance at St Augustine's Alumni Hall

St Augustine's School Alumni Association presents a whist party and dance in the new parish hall tonight. The event, the first social in the new space, runs from 8 to 10 with Murray's orchestra providing music. Prizes total 100, refreshments arranged, and attendees from city and New England theatre staff union meetings.

St. Augustine’s School St Auganes School Alumni Association Murray ST. Augustine's School Alumni St. Augustine's New School Hall Pequonnock Street

Big Mac McQuillan Stands Out In Comeback Wins

Brooklyn born pitcher George McQuillan known as Big Mac, famed for comebacks, joined the Phillies for a third time last year. He rose through Jersey City, New Bedford, and Providence before starring in Philadelphia, posting a 23 win season in 1908 and enduring ups and downs through 1913 with notable control.

George McQuillan Big Mac Brooklyn Paterson Hudson River League Silk City George Jersey City Skeeters Fastern League New Bedford Rabbit Maranville New England Jersey City Skeeters Phillies Providence R. I Cuba Hame Mack Big George Philadelphia Red Doom Billy Murray Moran Grant Humphrey Lobert Paskett Burns Becker Cincinnati Reds Columbus American Association Pirates McQuillan

Yale Law Journal Elects Bernard Saltman Editor

Bernard P Saltman son of Mr and Mrs H Saltman of 527 Seaview Avenue has been elected by Yale Law School faculty as editor of the Yale Law Journal. He graduated Bridgeport High School magna cum laude 1910 and Yale 1914, is Phi Beta Kappa, and is a senior at Yale Law School.

Bernard P. Saltman H. Saltman Seaview Avenue Yale Law School Yale Law Journal Mr. Saltman Bridgeport High School Yale Phi Beta Kappa

Twenty Five Personal Crisis Reports In State In Month

New Haven May 1 Unofficial records of violent deaths in Connecticut during April show 25 personal crisis reports, a greater number than in any similar period in years, and nearly one third of the total 87 violent deaths. Those due to accident were 59. Twelve were caused by automobile, 11 by burning, nine on the railroad, seven by drowning and the remainder from various other causes. There were litres homicides.

New Haven Connecticut

Dr. Wilder Speaks On Christianity’s Global Influence

Dr Amos P Wilder former United States consul general to China delivered a lecture last night at the Peoples Presbyterian church. He argued the Chinese exclusion act harms relations and praised American efforts to spread Christianity in China the Philippines and the Malay islands. He shared anecdotes from his Orient experience.

Amos P. Wilder United States China People’s Presbyterian Church Philippines Malay Islands Orient

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POLIS Jan Ignace Paderewski James J. Clare Long Island City S. 1 Ida John Beck & Son SE. Augustine’s William Higgine W. H. Warner The Hapit Dainty English Jessie Keller Venus In Wheels Steve Norwood & Hall Keystone Keeney Empire Theatre Instro Aramouwn Pictures ATI Famous Players Paramount Feature Daniel Frohman Pauline Frederick Israel Zartigwill Journal OF Yale Law School Fox Trot Quilty School of Dancing Newfield Park Lawrence Worcester Albert Mahal Newfield Avenue Albert Knights OF Columbus State Street Famou Columbia Graphone Burr, Campbell, Collins, Meyers Clolins Harlan Prince Chapman and Collins Rahriges DR. Wilder Poli’s Carmen Lloyd & Britt Variety Ada Latham & Co ME and Kullerva Bros Paris Spooner Viola Allen weEx New York Gaiety Theatre W. H. Isham Hotel Lorraine Congress Sts
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