Bridgeport to Get Largest State Vaudeville Theatre
Bridgeport plans a major vaudeville theatre at Main Congress and Arch streets. Sylvester Poll, a theatre magnate, has a 10 year lease and aims for a premier complex rivaling New Haven's Palace. The site on Dora E Wheeler property fronts 221 feet on Main and 186 feet on Congress. The project envisions a four theatre complex under Polls control with modern design and a wide park-front setting.
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Roosevelt Memorial Campaign Plans Unveiled
The Roosevelt Memorial Association announced quick progress on fundraising for a monument section in Washington and a public park at Oyster Bay to honor former President Roosevelt. Regional conferences with state chairmen and committees will convene in the coming weeks to review plans.
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Roosevelt Memorial Association
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Gyster Bay
How Many Women Can A Man Truly Love?
A 62 year old millionaire Charles Willis Ward from Eureka California faces a public scandal over a contract marriage and multiple love interests. The California courts may decide on questions of lawful marriage, alimony, and the rights of a mother in law in a tangled case that pits wealth against social norms. PMID: none.
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Italian Premier Nitti Seeks Close Ties With United States
In Rome a Nitti interview stresses Italy's war efforts and aims for closer economic ties with the United States. He says Italy is open to American business exploitation and foresees a shared democratic future. Nitti emphasizes cordial relations and a community of ideals between the two democracies.
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Associated Press
Francisco Nitti
Italy
United States
Signor Nitti
America
Camera del Lavoro Loots American Y Stores in Florence
In Florence Italy on August 10 the Camera del Lavoreloa and its delegates seized and trashed the American Young Men's Christian Association canteen serving Italian soldiers. Warry W Horbert of Tucson Arizona directed the canteen and said soldiers did not act. losses exceeded fifty dollars as supplies were driven off in a large truck after the delegates failed to persuade the troops.
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Camera del Lavoro
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Swatting the Divorce Bug by Judge Gratam
A column by Judge Gratam warns against “divorceitis” sweeping America. It traces divorce as a social disease from Roman times to modern courtrooms and urges judges to temper zeal with human kindness to prevent wrecked homes.
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Soth
Spurvius Rupa
Hiis
Constantine
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Valentinian
America
Tose
Band concert draws 2500 at Military Board event
A heavy turnout of about 2500 people attended a band concert at Daardsley Park yesterday afternoon. Poor weather reduced attendance but the crowd still filled the grounds, with an estimated 800 present.
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Daardsley Park
Knot Slipping Remedies Explored By Curious Reader
A reader expresses a desire to uncover why the knots slip and to apply the same fixes. The inquiry suggests practical interest in understanding tying methods and corrective measures.
John Shaughnessy Dies in Chicago at 54
John 5 Shaughnessy brother of Lord Shaughnessy and chairman of Canadian Pacific Railroad, died at his Chicago home after more than four years of illness. He was 54. He leaves a widow and two children.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
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