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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1923

Page

5

Greenwich Street Benefit Fair nets $50,000 total

The Greenwich Street Fair concluded with a grand total near 50,000 dollars, surpassing its 35,000 dollar goal amid strong turnout. Beneficiaries include Emily Blues Shelter, Port Chester Day Nursery, and local hospital projects as attendees praised the event’s success.

Greenwich Street Greenwich Furnam Manor Society of Greenwich Emily Blues Port Chester City of the Lia

City birth totals show May decline from April

The city recorded 257 births in May, down 18 from April. District breakdown lists Twelfth with 43 births, Sixth with 35, and Ninth with 33. Other districts range from 2 to 28 births, reflecting a varied monthly pattern.

Congressman Begg to Speak at Civic Lunch

The Civic Affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce will hear Congressman James T. Bers of Ohio at its noon meeting. A large audience is expected to hear the noted student of community growth and to join the luncheon, with the railroad station report due from the special committee. A graphic drawing of the proposed improvement will be on display.

The Chamber of Commerce James T. Bers Ohio Grive Itien

Peking University Plans Journal ism School in China

Peking University plans a four year journalism program at its arts division to train editors and writers for Chinese papers. The project seeks funds for a departmental building and endowments to support fellowships and travel for graduates, with aims to send scholars to the United States for further study before returning to China.

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Augustinians Enter Bartholomew Hospital London

Augustinians return to Bartholomew Hospital in London for the first time since Henry VIII dissolved the English church. Monks opened the historic precincts, reviving the Ancient St Bartholomew’s fair with pageantry, bands, and displays, drawing crowds to relearn the hospital’s storied origins.

London Bartholomew Hospital Herndlds Raker Tie Barthetanieus

Amusements at the Maestienes era lantern night show

The article advertises a vaudeville and film program at Pitalong theaters with a three day engagement. It highlights acts by Polly Sopwith and others, musical numbers by Cordini Reese, ten reels of laughs, and features at Polis Paladium including The Shriek of Araby and The Artist. Also notes Pleasure Beach acts and a naval life themed feature Masters of Men at Dawe theater.

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Movies High Spots of Life Perpetuated in Records

A feature on motion pictures capturing travel memories argues films will replace still photos for families and tourists. It envisions portable projectors allowing footage from pyramids to Shakespeare’s home, detailing education uses from geometry to Caesar, and praising films as future teaching aids and personal keepsakes.

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Invention of Motion Picture Camera Advances Promised

A young inventor travels to New York to secure funding for a motion picture camera that records scenes by snapping the camera when a notable moment occurs. Prospects include a marketable device once production costs drop, aimed at making film capture affordable for the average user. An unrelated note from Bridgeport confirms local student Walkein Walkerin at Newfield avenue and NYU has just authored his first book titled The Fromine.

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