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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1918

Page

10

Newsy Breezes From Nearby Shore Resorts

The Walnut Beach Ha Wa Ya club plans a Walnut Beach splinter chapter in Imeld Massachusetts. Organizers include David Whitham Leslie Whitham and Joseph LaFleur former Walnut Beach residents. The bureau notes rescue awards and social gatherings at cottage gatherings with neighbors and a large beach community. A storm causes damage to a main bungalow on Cedar Street leading to insurance questions and safety concerns. Fire pump tests and beach residents’ news fill the rest of the item with social events, guests, and local notices.

Walnut Imeld Mass Eganield Walnut Beach David Whitham Leslie Whitham Eeeph LaFleur Springfield Beach South Sea Island Mosensoit Lake Ite Perent Club Moe Freda Pearsons Ha Wa Ya Club James E. Beach Bi Wermada Fannie Porter Ire J. L. Pole Whitney Belle Prior Harry Jenkins A. Sny BD. Eggleston Edith Nettleton H. I. Mise Reta Smith Kellogg A. Allman William Jenkins Broadway Evelyn Black Bridget Fort Abull Beach Atoes Micy Black Gummer Picture World Sound View Dan Benjiergenroth The World Film William Weisfield Moving Picture Company Jeidison Kline Edison Horsley Vitagraph Rabinus Mutual Thomas Fox Rach of Men Seagraves Misa Dela Tegt & Secret Trace Meg Haven Gas Light Company Y Ford

A Portrait of Trotsky the Man

A literary portrait portrays Leon Trotsky as tall and vigorous with bold vocal timbre. The observer notes his aggressive energy and intense passion, tinged by sadness in dark eyes, amid remarks on intellect and self‑regard.

Trotsky Asia

Somebody Is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life wheelsete

The Telegram feature by Briggs presents a lively clash of ideas as a brilliant butterfly wagers she can alter a man’s outlook. Thrilling action unfolds as the two stars stay highly active, delivering strong screen entertainment. Also includes other photoplays.

Briggs Butterfly

Prices Soar as Victory Sparks Stock Market Rally

New York July 18 The Allied success on the western front sent an unprecedented surge of optimism on the Stock Exchange. Brokers shouted, buying pushed prices higher through the day as the market stayed buoyant. Bond activity featured Paris 68 rising three points amid war news. Major gains occurred in Steel 108 1-2, Sumatra Tobacco, Baldwin Locomotive, Mexican Petroleum, Tobacco Products, United Cigar, Texas Company, Republic Iron, and Industrial Alcohol.

New York Stock Exchange Maneral Paris 68 Steel Tu. &. Steel Sumatra Tobacco Shorts Baldwin Mexican Petroleum Tobacco Products United Cigars Texas Company Republic Iron Industrial Alcohol

South Craft Report Details Coastal Storm Narrow Escapes

Reports report several small craft damaged or driven off course by a Connecticut coast storm. The Mary F. carrying potatoes from Mattatuck creek to Bridgeport was blown five miles off course and damaged. the Crandall from Branford to New York broke its crankshaft and was idle for a week. Two schooners at Steeplechase Island shed shells and floated off as tides rose with minor damage. A girl with notable appearance drew attention on Main Street.

Connecticut Mary F Harry E. Gates Bridgeport Mattatuck Creek A. O. Crandall Branford New York Charles Island Crandall Bridgeport Harbor Steeplechase Island

Plaza The Claw Attracts Big Crowd At Plaza Theatre

Clara Kimball Young headlines a strong bill at the Plaza with emotional acting praised by patrons. Tom Linton and his Jungie Girls entertain on the hill in The Up-to-date Missionary while Poli's showcases Albertina Rasch dancers in a grand ballet style act. The program also features Jimmie Connors, Farrington and Mills, and other vaudeville acts. The Yoke and other reels add dramatic variety at nearby houses.

Clark Budd Jimmie Connors Farrington Mills Poli Metropolitan Opera Bridgeport Albertina Rasch Theda Bara Inder Miss Gara Albert Rouget Fox Mayo Elsie Williams

New Meaning of 3 8 V P Turns Up at Factory Dinner

A vice president in charge of production at a large plant invites foremen to a dinner with RSVP on the bottom of the invitation. Foremen misread R S S V P as recently selected vice president, causing humorous confusion about attendance.

V. P Indianapolis News

Everybody Owns a Real Car in Flickerville

A Hollywood tale notes Olive Thomas visiting her sailor husband Jack Pickford in New York. Two cars in Los Angeles bear her name on licenses while she travels from San Diego to finish her latest film Toten. Her Stutz roadster, damaged by a telegraph pole, underscores the era of star mobility and studio life.

Hall of Fame Triangle Olive Thomas Jack Pickford New York Los Angeles Olive San Diego Toten

Thirteen Figures In Newest Metro Play

Metro director Mason Hopper begins work on the film As the Sun Went Down starring Keith Storey. The first scene shot was Number Thirteen and the final scene Number 218, both on Fridays the last day of May. Thirteen retakes occurred during filming at Metro's west coast studios in Hollywood with thirteen ensemble extras used.

Mason Hopper Metro George 2D. Taker Eeith Storey West Coast Studios Hollywood Stopper

Hoodoo Numeral Brings Luck to Metro Director

The case cites Avery using thirty nine as a symbol three times thirteen. Hopper, of French ancestry, is noted among superstitions, yet the Metro director asserts the so-called hoodoo numeral has long been his luckiest.

Avery Case Hopper Metro

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