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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
8
Maj. R. C. Croxton proposes using motion pictures of army life to attract 20,000 recruits yearly. Films shown in theatres would be accompanied by trained soldiers who explain army benefits, potentially reducing the need for recruiting agencies and saving War Department resources.
Hartford May 1 railroad committee heard railroad officials oppose the full crew bill at the State House. Testimony from Central Vermont officials including Supt John C McCraw trainmaster S E Kinney and general manager Clinton L Bordeaux cited no need for extra crew burden. Attorney E C Terry and Rep Lynn W Wilson questioned witnesses at length.
Harrison Davis of Bridgeport chaired the legislative committee aiding in question preparation. Proponents and witnesses testified at a prior hearing. Coroner John J. Phelan of Fairfield urged the bill citing the Westport wreck investigation and multiple fatalities.
In Marshfield Oregon on May 8 twenty men were jailed as tensions rise after Mayor Straw enforces a ban on street speaking in the business district. Among those arrested is C W Ellis a Socialist secretary as Industrial Workers of the World members threaten trouble.
Stamford May 8 Department Commander R P Clark announces the annual United Spanish War Veterans convention will be held in Waterbury on June 6 and 7 with former President Taft and Governor Baldwin as guests.
An all new vaudeville bill and photo plays run this week at Polis Theatre Bridgeport. The Nine Crazy Kids headline the last three days with acts by Baker Lynn Co Edwards Frantz Estelle Rose and others plus supporting comedies juggling and dancing. New photo plays include Other People s Children and Golliwog s Motor Accident.
Plentiful crowds at both showings praise the current stock company. Paul McAllister as J Rufus Wallingford delights fans, with Brenda Fowler Parke Patton and others drawing daily receptions. Manager Poli again assembles a strong, enduring troupe, delivering season-long performances with top dramatic vehicles.
Full dress rehearsals for the charity production The College Hero underway at Masonic hall and Park Theatre. More than 500 Bridgeport residents participate including the Banjo girls Widows and Bookworms Indians Geisha girls and Japanese. Next week the Alumni class of 76 led by Delma Lyford joins daily rehearsals with listed members and student participants.
William H. Kilmer of Bridgeport was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Rhoades after noon Tuesday on cruelty to animals charges. He claimed various origins for the exhausted horse found to be stolen from Suppleby in Chatham New York. Kilmer waived requisition and was taken to Chatham for trial.
The Park Theatre launches a two act burlesque show titled The Three Widows with high priced talent including Geo B Scanlon and Mark Adams. Countess Hedwig von Mueller sings and the production features electric effects and elaborate scenery. Fred Gilman presents the Ce bali los artists Rosalie and Hilarion with Wiss Mona Desmond as part of Bridgeport Old Home Week. Advance seat sales begin tomorrow for matinee and evening shows.
Officers were elected by the Connecticut Graduate Nurses Association at its annual meeting held yesterday afternoon. President Mrs Biastyes A Hart of New Haven. First Vice President Miss Harriet L Gregory of Waterbury. Second Vice President Miss R I Albaugh of Hartford. Secretary Miss M C MacGarry of Hartford. Treasurer Miss Helena Kelly of Bridgeport.
Orders from the adjutant general authorize the Naval Militia commanding officer to set dates for a summer cruise not longer than eight days and to issue orders for preliminary practice equivalent to one day of spring parade as allowed by law.
The notice notes varieties for after-dinner coffee including French Roast and Italian Roast. It presents options for a cup of black coffee or a demi-tasse, signaling a selection in a dining context.
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