Three Held Responsible in New Haven Theatre Calamity
Coroner’s inquest finds the theatre owners and operators negligent in the New Haven calamity that cost several lives. Police criticized for oversight as officials emphasize fault lies with management of the theatre and presentation of the film.
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Theatre fire inquiry reveals code violations and unsafe setup
Coroner reports indicate theatre management failed to maintain safe stage elements and fire protection. Inspectors found missing sprinkler components, stage equipment without proper clearance, and unsafe roof and balcony arrangements while authorities pressed for enforcement of building codes and required safety measures.
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Fragmented OCR story on a political event and figures
Reading is incomplete with many garbled names and numbers. The text references a November or December period, notes about witnesses, obituaries, and a trial or inquiry, with scattered mentions of a national event, a gallery, and a boxing reference.
Women Beyond Pale Are Pivots of Dramas
A fragmented OCR passage describes a theater season with stories of marriage, divorce, and social scandal. It mentions characters and melodrama tropes, with references to stage figures and a mix of tangled plot lines. The text preserves a sense of early 20th century dramatic narratives and theatrical intrigue.
A Man and Her World at the Inst Times program
The program features Ralph Ince’s production A Man’s Some with stars Richardson Breese and Jen, plus a vaudeville bill headlined by Francis Banegin and Amelia. The feature is A Tale of Two Worlds, a melodrama about a young American girl and a Chinese servant in 1898, with a romantic rescue and courage. A musical comedy with Jack Hen and Blythe Maye highlights the new Lyric program.
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Richard Watts to Star in New Comedy at Bolly Compe
Early 20th century note lists Richard Watts headlining a new stage program at Bolly Compe nin with Janevies Cassiburt Thomas Mina Bothy Pier in a large company. The show features a colorfully staged film-like presentation and marks the conclusion of Dr. Gulilth's dream sequence. Opening tomorrow, it runs through May, drawing Bridgeport patrons for a limited engagement.
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Webster Recovers and Plans Board Meeting Attendance
Webster recovers after an illness and will attend the board meeting tonight. Willan Webster, president of the board, has recovered and will participate in the budget discussion as the board oversees school finances.
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GOMAS AND OTHERS TO BE ARRAIGNED FRIDAY
Rainipa Comas, proprietor, held to $2000 bond for arraignment on Friday in the city court. Trials of Mrs Thelen Brown and others, including Ainip Roberts, Rory Raven, and Teadini Desiga, are scheduled for the same time. Fourteen other suspects will also be arraigned.
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