Amusements at Poli’s circus style opening night hit
Audiences packed Poli’s Theatre for opening performances praising a circus atmosphere with ushers in clown outfits. Milo Evelyn and her lions, Panth ers and leopards led thrills, followed by Stout Frazee & White clowns, Three Petenes acrobats, Aerial Faust on the trapeze, and Harry Lukens with a animal parade. Park Brothers, Four Lukens, Chaplin Revue of 1916, and Pictorial News wrap the show as one of Poli’s best bills.
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Oli
Milo
Evelyn
Stout
Frazee & White
Petenes
Faust
Harry Lukens
Park Brothers
Four Lukens
Charley Chaplin
Chaplin
Charley
Pa the Pictorial News
Poli
Plaza shows Scouts and acts in unique New York evening
A Plaza program features 100 local Boy Scouts joining 18 visiting members from New York’s elite troop. They perform drills, bridge builds, naval weapon demonstrations, and military tactics to rousing applause. Leonard, Williams, Weimers, Burke, and Louise Giaum star in varied acts including a Triangle play and a Keystone farce.
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U. S
New York State
New York Board of Trade
United States
Leonard
Williams
Weimers
Burke
Lady
Dot
Louise Giaum
France
Miss Graum
Liz
Mon
Truth Well Received At The Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Players Stock Co. opened with The Truth to a hearty reception at the Lyric Theatre. Alexander Leftwich introduced each cast member after curtain calls, praising Bridgeporters for their appreciation. Clara Bloodgood starred on prior runs, but Ethel Waldron’s portrayal as the same role drew acclaim for grace and dramatic art. David Herblin as Tom Warder earned warm approval for his portrayal of a trusting husband experiencing doubt, while Rita W. Harlan as Mrs Crespigny added humor and spark to the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Players Stock Co
Alexander Leftwich
Clara Bloodgood
Ethel Waldron
David Herblin
Tom Warder
Fred Lindon
Arthur Vinton
Rita W. Harlan
Crespigny
Bridgeporters to Hear Stojowski and Wronski Concert
Polish pianist Sigismund Stojowski and tenor Thaddeus Wrónski perform in Bridgeport on Thursday Nov 9 to aid suffering war-torn Europe. The program features Krasinski's Prayer for Poland set to music by Stojowski plus Wrónski songs and Wrónski piano pieces. Tickets available at Wissner Piano Warerooms 923 Main Street.
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Sigismund Stojowski
Thaddeus Wronski
Europe
Bridgeport
Poland
Sigismund Krasinski
Czenstochan
Stojowski
Thadeus Wronski
Wissner Piano
Main Street
Head of Teachers' Agency backs Wilson in public statement
Everett O. Fisk head of the Fisk Teachers' Agencies, longtime Republican, declares he will vote for Wilson due to his creditable record amid obstacles. He argues for standing by a leader tackling a serious problem intelligently. All Saints' Day Service scheduled for 9:30 am at St. George's Church Clinton and Beechwood.
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Boston
Everett O. Fisk
Fisk
United States
Wilson
Priciples
Mr. Fisk
St. George's Church
Clinton and
Beechwood Aremusa
STEPNEY Community notes and obituaries from Bridgeport vicinity
STEPNEY notices report Miss Helen Broderick's return to Bridgeport and students honored for October attendance at Birdsey Plain school. David Parmley suffered a paralytic shock and remains seriously ill after an accident. Emma Trumen Boughton funeral rites held. she had lived with the Blackmans in Danbury. Route 15 restoration announced for Nov 1 easing winter routes. Harmony Grange hosted 120 attendees with visitors, Edith Hull returns to Ansonia, Edna Eastwood substitutes at the lower school. Milon Hawley family trip to Fishkill to visit Reuben Barrett.
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Helen Broderick
Bridgeport
Birdsey Plain School
Wendelin Luckner
Edwin Toucey
Mary Jak
Jennie
John
Jacob Tufand
Rose
Frances Iselevsky
David Parmley
Gale
Charlie Ensign
Trumbull
Henry Seeley
George Clingan
New York
City
Newtown
Harmony Grange
Grange Hall
Granges
Edith Hull
Ansonia
Edna Eastwood
F. P. Sherman
Crescent
East
Milon Hawley
Fishkill
Reuben Barrett
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offered as Calomel Substitute
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a harmless substitute for calomel to cleanse liver and bowels. Claims quick relief from dullness and heaviness, with fewer side effects, urging use for people feeling loggy or headachy. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes by druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Parole Request Filed for McNamara in Times Dynamite Case
Parole to be sought from the California Board of Prison Directors for John J. McNamara who was linked to the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing. Though indicted for murder over the Times blast, he pleaded guilty to dynamiting Llewellyn Iron Works and received fifteen years with good behavior allowances, now halfway served. The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and Local 22 in Indianapolis supported his parole bid.
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John J. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
California Board of Prison Directors
McNamara
Times
Llewellyn Iron Works
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Local 22
Indianapolis
Roosevelt pick for Wilson support shocks party lines
New York Oct 28 Capt Charles S Gibbons Kansas former Republican county chairman now Progressive says He backs Wilson on peace and prosperity He recalls Roosevelts past choice of a president with judicial temperament and argues for restraint in settlement of international disputes The statement frames a shift from Roosevelt era rhetoric to Wilsonian policy while noting the party split and changing loyalties.
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New York
Wilson
Charles S. Gibbons
Kansas
Capt. Gibbons
Roosevelt
College Preparatory and Intermediate Courses Offered
A brief notice offering college prep and intermediate courses for high school and grammar school grades. Personal work with every pupil is emphasized with admission available today or tomorrow.
Anniversary Sale at E H Dillon Co Millinery
Women seek bargains as E H Dillon Co starts its anniversary sale tomorrow offering autumn and winter millinery, shirtwaists, silk petticoats, sweaters, coats, fur scarfs, feather bows, and more at half price. Readily remembered bargain harvest invites shoppers to visit the store tomorrow.
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E. H. Dillon & Co
Ady
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Chas. Chaplin
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State St
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Main ST
the University School
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Louise Glaum
Triangle
Clevely
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Lyric All Star
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Hallowe
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Generops
REM
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M. A. Pankovski
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T. L. Watson & Co
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McEnelly
Colonial Ball Room
Columbus
Kossuth
Franiglin
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M. G. Keane
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Phome
Wm. Lieberum & Son
George P. Potter
Hawley & Wilmot
State Bt
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Leon Terrace
H. Wilmot
Clinton Ie
M. J. Gannon
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Broad St
Near
Vine St
Frank Polke & Son
Emaelmers & Undertakers
State Street
Hancock Ave
John F. Gallagher
Margaret L. Gallagher
Fairfield
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