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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
10
Photo-Play Burlesque performer Courney Woote, opposite Annie Cavaliera in the show Is Inonda, reveals a fondness for dogs and gowns. He discusses his views on education and notes one cardinal principle that he only speaks to them in French.
The Pali theatre opens with Cornell's Revue featuring Olive Dunning Nell Cornell Dolly Attius and Adele Tyler a two girl show with grand costumes and scenery Also on screen Madge Kennedy stars in Our Little Wife and Nazimova shines in Revelation at the Plaza The Brat headlining Lyre theatre thrills Bridgeport crowds while Annette Kellerman headlines A Daughter of the Gods at West End theatre with matinees and evening shows through the coming days
The report notes that aviators of the U S Navy were the first American fliers in France. Minor Judson Chapin, 2nd class quartermaster, Naval Reserve, is listed among the fallen in a seaplane accident off the coast in France. Chapin, son of Ora E B Chapin of University avenue, Chicago, Illinois, is remembered among brave, quick, and daring young men who served this important force.
Manaos sits on the Rio Negro above its confluence with the Amazon, a bustling city with grand streets and a theatre, yet still haunted by jungle. Locals claim the title Paris of the Amazon, a blend of Parisian style and Amazonian wilds amid a history starting in 1640 as Sao Jose de Rio Negro.
On Scyros near the sea a rough wooden cross marks the grave of Rupert Brooke, British soldier and poet, who died aboard a hospital ship during the Dardanelles campaign. The simple cross lists his name, regiment, and a 1915 date, and locals note the grave’s quiet, unvisited dignity beside the blue Aegean.
A Chicago club woman proposes that Federated Women's clubs push state laws requiring husbands to pay wives a salary. She argues most wives lack property rights and independence, noting men control expenditures and that such rules would empower women to attend conventions and advocate emancipation without domestic restraint.
A fragmentary scene shows a young lady seated beside a bishop seeking favorable attention. She hesitates under the bishop's guidance then speaks, asking to be allowed to tend a garden as a sign of favor.
The naming of Capt. Bugher to the police commission is praised as a knowledgeable, courageous, and independent choice likely to be closely watched by the public. Also mentions Murray Tiulbert as docks and ferries commissioner, John N. Thuemen as park commissioner, and Arthur S. Bomers as Board of Education member, all regarded favorably by Brooklyn readers.
Warren Kerrigan, a well known screen favorite, returns to the pictures after a several months vacation. He is backed by a pleasing personality and good looks, establishing him as a star in the current lineup.
Ensign Lloyd A. Perry of the U S Naval Reserve Force died in a seaplane accident in France after a rapid rise from seaman to ensign. Born 1895 in Wisconsin, he served at Pensacola and in Washington before Navy aviation duties in Tongland and France. His wife, Mrs Goldie Perry of Oconomowae Wis, was listed as next of kin.
John Eisenhart of New Orleans was commended by the Secretary of the Navy for bravery aboard the steamer Rochester during a sinking. He refused to abandon his post, stayed aboard until the commander was confirmed missing, and survived the five day landing on the coast. He is 21 years old and from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Odd cantos echo a doorstep encounter with a poet in Jones, Maine. A tramp searches pockets and an album is produced as a cryptic exchange unfolds. the fragmentary text hints at a rough street scene and a roadside pull of words.
A garbled 1900s style list from Mayor Millan outlines directives for New York city officials. It calls to curb use of city cars, limit conspicuous lunches, prevent salary inflation, abolish useless posts, avoid grand offices, curb arrogance, and remove efficiency experts while demanding officials report salaries and perks. The note ends with unclear references to a reform agenda and office behavior.
Marguerite Clark of Paramount pictures faced a health scare when she contracted mumps. The Board of Health barred her from school for a period, a decision later followed by her recovery and a Liberty Loan tour in which she helped raise millions for the third government issue.
A roundup of film notes highlights Thurston Hall in Tyrant Fear and Elsie Lewis in De Luxe Annie as promising newcomers. Mary Miles Minter and Mary Thurman are profiled in varied roles while cameo items mention JF Barney Sherry’s Belgian orphan, Sessue Hayakawa’s photo exchange, Norma Talmadge’s script choices, and Battery B’s unexpected adoption of Louise Huff.
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