Newtown 1913 town debates road funding and gypsy issue
Tax collector Houlihan served Botsford taxpayers Saturday at the post office. Town discusses Peck amendment routing state funds for Bethel road, vs Mount Pleasant. Mayor Johnson pressed Hartford for local control as gypsies briefly unsettled the square before leaving. Health measures curb Bea ket fever. Children of Mary celebrate coronation at St Rose's with sermon by Rev Conway.
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Newtown
John F. Houlihan
Botsford
Eugene R. Botsford
Chisarik
Bridgeport
Thomas F. Cavanaugh
W. H. Wakelee
Church Street
C. B. Johnson
Lester C. Peck
General Assembly
Mortford
Bethel Road
Mount Pleasant
Redding
Bethel
Bennett
First Selectman
W. C. Johnson
Hartford
House
Tongue
South Center
Wv. Yard
HL Kiernan
P.H
Justice of the Peace
John
John Hartnett
Thomas Carlson
Harvey Madigan
W. J. Beecher
St. Rose's
Holy Name Society
The
Angels Sodality
Father Conway
Paulist Fathers of
New York
Mexico's Finest Statue landmark in Mexico City
A bronze equestrian statue of Charles IV in the Plaza de la Reforma known as The Iron Horse or The Little Horse stands as a key landmark in Mexico City. Once moved several times, it has been praised by Humboldt and labeled El Cabillito de Troya by locals.
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Mexico
Charles IV
Plaza de la Reforma
Perry
America
Humboldt
Marcus Aurelius
Rome
Troya
New Orleans
Picayune
A Lesson In Politeness Slap Aimed To Teach Manners
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote recalls a child learning politeness after a baby cried. The youngster admits asking for something, and when refused, receives a physical rebuke framed as a lesson in manners. The anecdote reflects harsher approach to discipline.
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Johnny
Cleveland Plain Dealer
That Business Collecting the World Owes Me
A compact quote from the Boston Transcript appears in a Farmer advertisement note. It presents a witty line about collecting what life owes, framed as a publicity push for farming market readers.
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Boston Transcript
Tractions at Fox Lyric Open with Divorcons Rehearsals
Eleanor Cleveland completes a four week vaudeville run and shifts to rehearsals for the Grace George comedy Divorcons to open the Lyric stock season next Monday. The bill features Kinemacolor films, Sleepy Steve sketches, Cliff Sisters, Rienci Trio and others with seats on sale Tuesday at 9 a.m. and a strong indication of Cleveland's local popularity.
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Fox Lyric
Eleanor Cleveland
Fox
Lyric
Wilson Hummel
Robert Conness
Eleanor Cleveland Club
Jessie Courtney
Steve
Cliff Sisters
Tempest
Sunshine
Rienci
la Scala
Milan
Shaw Lee
Moulton
Shaw and Lee
Miss Marie
Cleveland
The Gamblers at The Plaza Next Week
The Poli Players present Charles Klein drama The Gamblers starting with a matinee this afternoon and running all week. Paul Mellieter, Brenda Fowler, Marguerite Starr, William Forrestelle, Ralph Herbert, and James Darwin star. reviews will appear in daily papers Tuesday. Souvenirs for ladies. matinee balcony ten cents, lower floor twenty cents. evening prices higher. Seats on sale for this week and for June 2 to 9 when The Greyhound stock production arrives.
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Poli
Charles Klein
Klein
Paul Mellieter
Wilbur Emerson
Brenda Fowler
Catherine Darwin
Marguerite Starr
Emerson
William Forrestelle
Giles Raymond
Ralph Herbert
James Darwin
Maxine Elliott
Within the Law at Park Theatre Sparks Legal Gripe
Bayard Veiller’s American drama Within the Law opens at Park Theatre showing a sharp critique of justice. A key scene has Inspector Burke confronted by Mary Turner who cites a Supreme Court injunction preventing arrest until proof of lawbreaking is shown.
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America
Bayard Veiller
New York
Park Theatre
Law
Inspector Burke
Mary Turner
Supreme Court
Burke
Mary
Poli's Vaudeville Sells Newsmark Sensation
A period voice notes that Poli's vaudeville remains the talk of counters streets and social rooms as the week brings the latest sensations. The piece laments the rarity of missing Poli's weekly wonders and hints at broader cultural interest in contemporary performances.
Amusement Bill Promises Sensational Acrobats and Star Acts
For three days the seven Picchiana Troupe of world famed acrobats headlines a top bill with sensational routines in this city. also featured Electra the electric act, Alice Hanson from Broadway in eccentric specialty, Deltorelli & Glisando musical clowns, Dan Sully the comedian, and Wilkens & Wilkens singing and talking act. First run photo plays complete the program.
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Broadway
Alice Hanson
Deltorelli & Glisando
Dan Sully
Wilkens & Wilkens
Battle For Freedom at Empire Theater Show
The feature picture The Battle For Freedom, a Kalem two part recreation of Boer War combat, stars Melford in a faithful depiction with a love story woven through. Show runs daily from 1 30 p m to 11 p m with admission at a nickel.
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Kalem Company
Melford
This Interests Every Woman: Foley Kidney Pills Note
A family doctor explains that women seeking female trouble often have kidney or bladder issues. Treating the kidneys brings quick recovery. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as the best and safest medicine for such times, providing tonic action and rapid results. F B Brill Stratford Avenue and Sixth St.
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F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth St
101 Ranch Wild West Show Revisits Pioneer Scenes
The 101 Ranch Wild West Show draws interest by recreating pioneer life on the Miller Brothers 101 Bench at Bliss Oklahoma. Depictions include an Indian attack on a settler camp repulsed by cowboys and scouts led by Joseph C Miller, a stage coach robbery, horse thief punishment, pony express scenes and a buffalo hunt with real buffaloes.
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Miller Brothers
Bliss
Okla
Joseph C. Miller
Oklahoma
Pony Express
Real Cabaret Show Promised At Eagles Hall
A Tuesday evening event by Ladies Auxiliary No 10 AOH features a corps of city women in lively acts and two illustrated songs followed by dancing with Maloney's orchestra. The program, not advertised in advance, includes local sketches and jokes about prominent residents. Curtain rises at 8 pm.
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Eagles’ Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
No. 10
Maloney
Bessie Burns
Ethel Breen
Jane Church
Freda Cahill
Lillian Cox
Margaret Collins
Gladys Ford
Julia Fenton
Anna Finn
Jessie Fant
Mae Fenton
Alicia Grey
Agnes Hearn
Jane Herron
Bessie Lamb
B. A. Lester
Marion McCarthy
Alice Maloney
Mary Mahoney
Clara Murphy
Lorene McGuirk
Gertrude O'Neil
Marie O'Dea
Agnes O’neil
Katherine Rourke
Marguerite Reilly
Anna Reilly
Josephine Reilly
Hazel Ruther
Josephine Simpson
Rose,Sullivan
Anna Sullivan
Lillian Winfield
Ballard's Circus Prepares New Tent For Debut
Ballard's Circus erects a new tent on the old Barnum grounds at State street near Norman street. Rehearsals begin tomorrow with Miss Nellie Chandler directing the ladies' band to provide musical backing and help ensure a successful performance dependent on sunny weather.
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Ballard’s
Barnum Grounds
State Street
Norman Street
Nellie Chandler
Miller Brothers 101 Ranch Wild West Show to Visit Bridgeport
The 101 Ranch Miller Brothers Wild West show arrives in Bridgeport on Sunday June 1 with a tented village and two exhibitions planned for Monday June 2. About twenty waterproof tents will cover the grounds as horses buffaloes long-horned steers and other attractions are moved to the site.
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Miller Brothers & Arlington
Bridgeport
Deadwood
Old Tin Cans And The Tin Can’s Rebirth
A housewife asks what happens to thrown away tin cans. A businessman explains cans are recycled or reincarnated into new tins and mostly window weights. Cans are gathered, melted to separate tin from steel, with tin reused and steel forming the solid base.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Farmer Want Column Appeals to Readers
In a lively column the writer invites readers to submit farm and home needs and local market tips. The piece highlights practical help, shares community interest, and signals ongoing demand for farmer oriented postings and classifieds.
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