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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1922

Page

5

Priest is flogged by 10 masked men in Fort Worth

Ten masked assailants flogged Rev. Father Joseph Meiser, pastor at Offin, accusing him of anti American views and opposition to public schools. The incident occurred as he was sent from his parish after a prior confrontation.

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Broadway Talk Mixes Strengths and Weaknesses in Open Season

A season’s opening month yields few strong plays with only four showing lasting power. Marie Tempest leads with The Serpent's Tooth, a solid drama about an ungrateful son. Fools Errant and Torch Bearers also shine, while So This Is London disappoints as mere music. I Will It You Win is judged the worst, and The Serpent's Tooth features strong performances by Tempest and Leslie Howard.

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Premier Show at the Park Scores Hit

A new revue Echoes of Broadway starring Eddie Neilson opened at the Park yesterday to near full crowd. The show blends vaudeville with song and dance acts including Ethel Days and The Five Jansleys, with lavish costumes, strong lighting, and notable chorus performances.

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Bridgeport Amusements Show Opens with Star-Studded Bill

Bridgeport audiences flocked to the Fot Palace for its formal opening featuring Agnes Ayres in Borderland and a seven-act vaudeville main bill. Highlights include Naomi Hunter, Wellcome Jan with seven hostesses, and a novelty dance jug band Zain & Dries. Lou Tellegen headlines Thursday with Mind Youth, while Empire presents Yellow Men and Gold theater program.

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