Vaudeville and Carmen Burlesque Shine at Local Show
The town theatre presented a vibrant vaudeville program with Bil and Charney Chaplin headlining a four part Carmen burlesque that drew hearty laughs and roars of appreciation. Charlin’s spoof and bustles drew standout attention while Lloyd and Britt delivered lively songs and dances. The Bill included Me and Dave and other acts that offered varied entertainment from dramatic pieces to witty routines, leaving the audience eager for more.
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Lee
Bil
Charney Chaplin
Charley
Carmen
Chaplin
Lloyd
Britt
Mt Rome
Aty Catham End
Dave
Vaudelie
Mmes
Geleasset
Davis
Santa
Beggar of Cawnpore at Plaza Promises Strong Drama
The Plaza offers The Beggar of Cawnpore a two act Indian desert set drama starring H R Warner in the lead as De Lowndes. Warner delivers a crafted performance amid scenes of fever and morphine addiction, with strong supporting turns from Chester Conklin and Mina Keiter in a varied bill that also features a Keystone comedy and musical acts.
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Wmiténn
Cawnpore
H.R. Warner
Deisant
Jimmy Valentine
de. Lowndes
Warner
Othe
Chester Conklin
Ecking Society
Mints
Jassie Keller
Tommy Wel
Vauderilis
Isare
Mina Keiter
Gildea
Gildea Portpaye
Arunk
Diepta
Empire Theatre Showcases Five Part Masterpiece Program
The Empire Theatre presents a five part master program headlined by Paulie Fredericks and a Metro masterpiece The Game-Back starring Clark Wood and an all star cast. Photoplayhouse promotes both quality and quantity with an all feature program tonight.
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Paramount Masteriere
Paulie Fredericks
Elars
Toby Ween
Baebes Iether
Metro
Harcla Lockwood
West End Show Presents Stars in Walts and His Wife's Mistake
West End theater offers matinee and evening performances headlined by Greyisha and Willam Cammond in Walts a Live act Triangle play by Thomas Ince and Wulfe a tale of a clergyman’s decline and redemption amid underworld ties. Arbeckie Will co stars in His Wife's Mistake a two act comedy. Also Finarst-Vitagraph News and Theda Bara in Woman. Phone 2328-13.
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Clintonayrnus
Willam Cammond
Walts
Thomas Ince
Wulfe
Arbeckie
Vitagraph
Theda Barain
Fox
Army Bill Conferees Weigh 174000 to 220000 Regular Strength
Washington May 2 Conferees on the Army Bill favor a skeleton to complete reorganization pushing regulars to about 174 788 line troops plus 74 739 others for a total about 194 586 with a possible rise to 225 000 to 220 000 in emergency. The plan includes seven infantry divisions two cavalry divisions and coast artillery units with aviation reinforcements. Navy panel approves 2 million for aeronautics and 700 000 for projectile factory as part of a broader appropriation timeline.
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Washington
House
Conference
Senate
Brandegee
House Democratic
Chamberlain
Xiviuz
Regular Army
Line
Army and
Philippine Scouts
Quartermaster Corps
Hospital Corps
National Guard
Porto Ales
Alaska
Hay
Naval Affairs Committee
Padgett
Aeld
Fort Myer
Tobyhanna
Capitol
War Without Hate Appeal of Jerome British Author
Jerome K. Jerome, British author, advocates moderation amid war fervor. Born May 2 1859, he wrote The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow in 1883 and has since produced fiction and humor. he urges readers to pity victims and avoid vengeance, warning against mob mentality and politicized war.
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Jerome
Jerome K. Jerome
Pyuat
Germany
North American Y M C A to court democracy at convention
Cleveland May 2. The North American Y M C A plans a major international triennial convention in Cleveland from May 12 to 21. Delegates and guests from 700 city associations, 250 railroad, 300 college and 600 rural groups will discuss democratic reforms, international supervision, and retirement funds for longtime secretaries, with leaders such as General Leonard Wood and Franklin D Roosevelt among speakers.
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Cleveland
Young Men's Christian Associations of
North America
The
Brotherhood
Army
Navy
International Committee
Richard G. Morse
Joan R. Mott
United States
Canada
Gray's Armory
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland Association
Europe
M.C. A
China
Korea
Japan
India
Fina
Cuba
Bral
Chile
Uruguay
L. Wilbur Messer
Chicago
F. W. Ayer
Philadelphia
Carnegie Fund
Pennsylvania Railroad
Feld
Estes Park
Colorado Springs
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Silver Bay
Lake George
Black Mountain
North Carolina
Springfeld
Mass
W. M. Birks
Montreal
Tfe
Leonard Wood
John H. Jowett
New York City
William F. McDowell
Civcage
John D. Rockefeller
Garfield
Willams College
Raymond Robins
N. W. Rowall
Ontario
McKenzie
Hartford Theological Seminary
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Robert Ey Speer
England Rejects Brutal Imitation in War Policy
The piece argues reprisals and copying German brutality fail to serve justice. It condemns submarine vengeance and gas use, urges resistance to appeasers, and asserts England should oppose German ideas rather than conquer its people, seeking a higher moral path.
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Germany
K. of C Concert at Casino Promises Entertaining Evenings
The Knights of Columbus present a concert and dance at the Casino next Wednesday featuring the Peerless Quartet connected with the Graphophone Co and comedian Chris Chapman. The event aims to combine songsters with humorous satire to leave attendees with a cheerful impression. Paris, France reports 300,000 municipal bonds.
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Entents of Columbus
Graphophone Co
Sonesters
Chris Chapman
Granl
Bridgeport
Knights OF Columbus
Casino
State Street
Columbta G
Burr, Campbell, Collins
Recupertahs touted as cure for nerve exhaustion
An advertisement proclaims Recupertahs by Dr Albert Robin as a quick remedy for nervous exhaustion mental low mood and debility. It claims glycerophosphates restore needed elements and lists prices 50 cents and one dollar per package with direct shipment from Cars Chemical Co New York and local distribution in Bridgeport.
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Albert Robin
Paris
Cars Chemical Co
Westward St
New York
Bridgeport
J. D. Hartigan
Fairfield Avenu
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Cyrus Rank Araver
Gries
Wilfisid Ave
Doors Oben
Yanders
Evennes
Paar
Shawn
Big Bill
Naudeville
Lloyd and Britt
ADA Latham & CO
Vplazay
W. H. Warner
Pretts
Park Theatre
Pri
Sat. Bouccaneer
Will H. Cohen
West End State St
Clinton Ave
Jane Grey
WM. Desmond
Fatty
Arbuckle
Theda Bara
Quilty
Newfield
Lawrence
Worcester
K. OF
C. Concert
France
Bridgeport Aerie
Sescon
ST. Augustine’s School
St. Augustine's New School Hall
Pequannock Street
Murray
Besnetu
Senrvar
Tom Kellar
Weir
Steve O’rourke
Jimmy Gildea
Norwood
Hail Pwo
Youkt
Polk
Sona Snd
Wasce
Keystone Comdey
Keeney
Empire Theatre
Aramount Pictures
Famous Players Paramount Masterpiece
Daniel Frohman
Pauline Frederick
Cecil
Spooner
Viola Allen
Hotel Lorraine
Entrances Chapel
Congress Sis
Highland Spring Wen
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
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