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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1912

Page

8

Lily players stage acclaimed French drama The Lily

The Lily company presented the French drama adapted by LeRoux and Pierre Wolf, drawing standing applause for Blanche as Christiane and Wilson Hummell as Compte De Maigny. Odette, George Arnaud, and other leads delivered strong performances, with Genevieve Cliffe and Tom Moore earning praise for their roles.

Litrhe Ailiy Aee Anen LeRoux Pierre. Wolf Odette de Maigny Christiane George Arnaud Viscompte de Paris Blanche Poli Wilson Hummell George Arvine Wee Bert Lucie Plock James Devine Miss Cliffe Evelyn Warden Suryanne Gus Tapley Jean William Macauley Hazar Gordon de Maine Joseph Clarence Chase

Road to Yesterday at Lyric Theatre to Reopen After Improvements

The Lyric Theatre plans major renovations and a September reopening with the Frank Carpenter Stock Company. Eleanor Cleveland stars as Lady Elizabeth Tyrell in The Road to Yesterday, a time travel drama featuring dual roles for Cleveland and Conness.

Carpenter Elizabeth Tyrell Elspeth Tyrrell Eleanor Cleveland Robert Conness Jack Greatorex Reformado Jack Lyric Frank Carpenter Stock Co Frank Carpenter Stock Company White Plains Bridgeport

Empire Bill This Week Packs Keeney Empire

The Five Licorice Sticks headline Keeney's Empire for the first three days with singing and dancing acts. Pearl Palmer shines in songs, Eccelson and Smith provide fiddle and vocals. Five reels of films plus three features, including In the Beauty Shop, highlight a strong program with Pathe Weekly No. 20. Three daily shows at 2:15, 7, and 9.

Keeney Pearl Palmer Eccelson and Smith Pathe

Jeffries Possibly Returns After Fire Destroys Gym

The article notes Jim Jeffries may return to boxing after his Los Angeles gym was destroyed by fire. Promoter Jack Curley plans a bout featuring Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn on July 4, with Curley optimistic about profits and seating in Albuquerque following Flynn’s recent trip.

Jim Jeffries Los Angeles Jeffries Jack Curley Jack Johnson Jim Flynn Curley Las Vegas Flynn Albuquerque

Sunday School Parade Draws 6000 In Bridgeport March

The Sunday School parade on May 28 1912 will form with about 6000 in line. The event includes a flag gift from D M Read Co to the largest ship in line and a reviewing stand near the Soldiers' monument. Grand Marshal Col J H Wade leads the processions from Fairfield Avenue to Seaside Park with division headquarters at South Congregational Church.

South Congregational Church Mr. Povey Wall Wall Walk Broad Street D. M. Read Co Bridgeport Park Department R. S. Povey Broad Gilbert Streets South Church East Side Fairfield Avenue J. H. Wade Seaside Park Sea Wall Walk Howe Monument Sea

Fire destroys Buffalo lubricant firms building

Fire in Buffalo destroyed the building housing the Warren Lubricant Company Girard Chemical Company and the N B Fail Lubricant Company makers of grease and oil. Explosions occurred early in the blaze but no injuries were reported. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.

Buffalo Warren Lubricant Company Girard Chemical Company N. B. Fail Lubricant Company

Turks guns silenced by Italians near Sidi Said

Reports from the Italian embassy say Italian and Turkish troops clashed near Sidi Said on May 24 with the Turks ceasing fire at noon. Embassies also note a blockade raised on Rhoades Island but vessel numbers in the bay remain uncertain. Celery commentary notes digestibility cooked versus raw.

Washington Sidi Said Rhoades Island

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