Poli Sells 20 Theatres to Boston Syndicate
Immigrant sculptor turned theatre magnate Sylvester Z Poli sold his chain of twenty theatres, including five in Bridgeport, to a Boston syndicate led by Max Shoolman and Aaron L Strauss. The deal, valued at about 25 million to 36 million dollars, is to close around January 1, 1928. The Bridgeport venues include the Plaza and other key houses, with a combined capacity of 13,000. Poli’s rise from poverty to influential promoter is outlined alongside notable actors who once played the Plaza.
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Sylvester Z Poli
United States
New England
Bridgeport
Boston
Max Shhoolman
Aaron L Strauss
Bee
Poli
Poll Theatres
Poll
Mex Shoolman
Aaron L. Straus
New Haven
Hartford
Waterbury
Meriden
Norwich
Connettier
Worcester
Springfield
Toronto
Canada
Plaza
Mary E Hawes
Hawes Opera House
Hawes
Park Theatre
Plaza Theatre
Polis
Douglas Fairbanks
Buster/ Keaton
Man Who
Three Keatons
Tom and
Matt Moore
Inc
Thomas and
John
William Paversham
George M Cohan
Manna Stork
Bisson
Seeley Fe
Rooney Harry Fox Macintyre
Heath
John Drewell
Placa
Joe Kiley Doorman
Lyric
Mun
Doorman
Toda
Plaga
Poll Theatre
Stratfield Hotel
Stephen J Breen
M. L. Saunders
Palace Theatre
Enue
Herr Son
Mussolini Aims to Add Government Roles in Italy
New York October 16 spe cial reports say Mussolini plans to assume more governmental functions beyond his current powers. Observers think he hopes to become the Herbert Hoover of Italy as he consolidates authority under his rule.
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Irvin
COBB
New York
Spe
Mussolini Ia
Herb Hoover
Italy
Coolidge Sees Prosperity For Months Ahead
Washington report outlines a favorable national business outlook based on cabinet briefings. Mellon cites continued credit supply and possible tax cuts. Hoover notes strong industry employment. agriculture predicts higher buying power and farm prices, with livestock improving and grain growers hopeful. Continued on Page Sixteen.
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Washington
Associated Press
White House
Coolidge
United States
Mellon
Treasury
Hoover
Agriculture Department Department
Davie
Labor Department
Tax Cut Plans Face $250 Million Limit in 1938
Senate Finance chairman Smoot outlines a comprehensive revenue plan aimed at applying the prospective tax cut to incomes in 1937 for payments due 1938. Treasury estimates cap the total cut at 250 million, with administration leaders seeking a broader reduction but constrained by fiscal projections and nonrecurring items. The discussion notes a possible surplus of 260 million from current revenue and ongoing back taxes expected to yield substantial future receipts.
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Washington
Associated Press
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Utah
Mernt
Congress
Fim
Wre Finance
Board of ‘Tax Appeala
Casey
Stinsons Plane Missing After Leaving Hartford
Eddie Stinson, Detroit airplane designer, his wife, five companions including German baron, vanished after a Hartford to Boston flight. Aboard were Philip Ashby J. T. Whittaker Stinsons mechanician Fred Keeler and Baron Ravene Barnekow. Search teams scoured Natick Framingham and Sherborn as a northeast storm hampered landing hopes. Stormy conditions and night fatigue hindered aircraft recovery efforts at dawn.
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Boston
Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Eddie Stinson
Detroit
New England
Fo Hestford
Air Four
Natick
Framingham
Sherburne
Natick-Sherborn
Stinson
Philip Ashby
J. T. Whittaker
Fred Keeler
Baron Ravene Barnekow
Nelda
Drizzle Halts Grayson Flight At Old Orchard Maine
Old Orchard Maine October 18 Associated Press A second start of the Sikorsky plane the Dawn on a nonstop flight to Europe seems more distant tonight than at any time since the ship landed here over a week ago. A cold misty drizzle from the sea with moderate east wind hindered plans and a tomorrow start appears unlikely. Frances W Grayson and navigator Brice Goldeborough were luncheon guests in Portland with Lions Club outlining the amphibian planes value for long ocean flights. The rest of the party stayed at their hotel.
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Old Orchard
Maine
Associated Press
Sikorsky
Europe
Frances W. Grayson
Brice Goldeborough
Portland
Lions Club
Workman Wounded on Tobacco Farm in Windsor
Hartford dispatch reports Harold Hayes, 1836, shot Charles Fernett, 30, a tobacco farm laborer at Frank L. Clark’s Windsor plantation. Fernett, struck behind the left ear, grabbed a poker and Hayes fled with a 32 caliber revolver. Fernett hospitalized in good condition. Hayes, long employed on local plantations, was last seen heading toward Hartford.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Connecticut
Harold Hayes
Charles Fernett
Frank 8. Clark
Windsor
Fernett
Hayes
Hartford Hospital
Clark
Fennett
Boston
Masa
Earl Carroll Granted Parole From U S Prison
Earl Carroll the New York theatrical producer will be released from the Atlanta penitentiary within days after the parole board recommended his release. He served a year and a day for perjury connected with a bath tub party at a New York theatre. Conditions of parole include abstaining from saloons and drinking, avoiding associates of bad reputation, and conducting himself honestly for employer and law.
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Washington
Associated Press
Earl Carrol
New York
Atlanta
Parole Board
Sargent
Carroll
Greenville, S.C
Bridgeport Races, Mayors, Theatres and a Bribe Probe
Republican ticket complete with Atwater for mayor faces Democratic attacks on home rule in a busy Bridgeport edition. Major items include sale of 20 theatres to Beaton syndicate, local injunctions, a Danbury head of Odd Fellows, a bridge of crimes and court fines, and regional political moves across Connecticut including Fairfield Beach, Stamford, and Huntington.
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Bridgeport
Atwater
Poli
Beaton Syndicate
Inez Holley
W. C
Duchess
Torlonia
Mre House
State
Catafield County
Bethel Wing
Danbury
Eddie Stinson
Hartford
Odd Fellows
Fairfield Beach
Easton
Brookfield School
Russell
New Raven
Stratford Court
Mies Rea
Ireland
Huntington
Greenwich
Stamford
Washington Coolidge
Behrens and Ticket Named. Atwater Nominated by Dems
Democratic city convention nominates Atwater for mayor and men’s slate while Behrens and associates face attacks over tax collection tactics and hydraulic company deals. Atwater pledges change in attitude toward citizens and taxpayers, blaming Behrens for city mismanagement and Home Rule abandonment.
Maine Refuses to Repeal Primary in Maine Vote
Maine voters decisively defeated the repeal movement for the direct primary law as returns from 682 precincts showed supporters leading about two to one. Governor Ralph O Brewster led the fight to retain the primary, while former Governor William I Copp of Reckland headed the repeal opposition.
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Portland
Sociated Press
Maine
Agrinst
Ralph O Brewster
William I, Copp
Reckland
Renomination list for city offices and boards
The text lists candidates and positions across parties for Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer Board of Education and Aldermen by districts. It names numerous individuals including Behrens Atwater Burdick Boucher Caldwell Wieler Edelmann and many others with party labels and renominated status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. William Behrens
Fred Atwater
Alfred W. Burdick
Stephen F. Boucher
John Y. Caldwell
Joseph F. Wieler
Otto K. Edelmann
Andrew Banas
Republicans Highlight Four Year Record In Bridgeport
The Republican convention in Bridgeport stressed four years of progressive administration under Mayor F William Behrens, praising economy and growth. They pledge continued policies, citing new schools, sewer improvements ending harbor pollution, and expanded parks, health, and safety services. Democratic leader John A Cornell criticized the platform as unclear and promised to clarify party stands.
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Atwater
Cornell
Fred Atwater
John A. Cornell
Bridgeport
Behrens
City Normal School
Warren Harding
East Side
Nathan Hele
Capitol Avenue
Bassick
Mayor Behrens
Behrens Haa
Republican Party
United States
Kochiss Names D'Elia For Post He Sought
Commited to a continuation of the policy of the last five years the Republican mayoralty ticket was renominated at the city convention held in the Giraffe Room last night. Mayor Behrens secured renomination amid praise from Judge Wilder who urged support for the ticket including City Sheriff Donato D Elle and other incumbents. Delegates and local party leaders gathered for the 8 pm session. the ballot produced one ballot per nomination with a firm show of unity and emphasis on progress and economy.
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Wes
Hattie A. Wendall
Board of
Selectmen
Bratilda Hotz
Leaters
Wendell
Republican Town Committee
Marcel B. Kochias
Donato D'Elle
Sadie R. Loswith
Mayer Behrens
Stretfer
Cangua
Alfred W. Burcick
James J. Stone
Robert J. Gould
A. J. Northey
John L. Lyons
Fourth
Paul D'Ella
Gould
Kathryn I. Hickey
Deisy W. Barstow
Vce
Frances Elliott
Barstow
Frank L. Wilder
First District
Behren
Ogd
Asid Judge Wilder
Behrens
Wilder
Sle
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Marth
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Grayson Flight
Friend
Earl Carroll
U. S
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Johan W. Snook
Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Teapots Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Owen J. Roberts
Sinclair-Fall
Fall
the, Interior
Sinclair—oil King and Sportsman
Roberts
Philadelphia
Martin Littleton
Herding Administration
Frederick L. Sidden
Littleton
Siddons
Edward L. Doheny
All Millionaires
Elk Hills
Yustice Hoshling
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Senator Edge
Bingham
Page
Hl Duce
Herbert Hoover
Smith
Dieh
Buess
Yale
Army Eleven
Kid Kaplan
McLarnin
Chicago
Chapdelaine Wink
Tom Donshue
National Boxing Association
Walker
Flowera
Tris Speaker
Boston Bravea
Fuchs
Democratic City Comvention
Milford
Howard S. Challenger
Arthur F. Connor
Common Council
Hydraulic Company
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
William 5. Flanagan
James A. Turner
William H. Crawford
James A Saunders
John J O'Rourke
Richard Baggs
C‘harles Weingarten
Michael J. Ford
Frederick Scherer
August
Christopher J. Scherer
Louis A. Abriola
Charles Grucet
George E. Hart Williams
O'Neil
Charles J. Hermann
James F. McCormack
G.op
Kochiss
D’elia
Loewith
Nellie Heron
Nspa Peraredly
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