Whirl of Variety shines in Bridgeport theatre run
The three day opening at Polls theatre features a stellar bill with Frank Bush Drew and Wallace Hall and Gibson Charles Ray and a Pathe News segment. The show includes musical numbers and a strong monologue with a vivid slice of local talent and humor.
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Polt's
Whirl of
Variety
Poll's
Bridgeport
Frank Bush
Drew
Wallace
Hall and Gibson
Charles Ray
Homer
Pathe News
Walter McGrail
Pearl White
Grace Darmond
Beatrice Joy
Maud Rockwell
Doyle Ve Doyle
McTlyin
Hamilton
Eddie Polo
Devlin held in auto killing near Miller's Bridge
Coroner Phelan ruled Frank J. Devlin of Shelton criminally responsible for a June 23 crash near Miller's Bridge as speed and alleged intoxication were cited. Mrs. Beck died July 10 from injuries suffered in the collision. her car was driven to avoid impact and Devlin contested intoxication and speed claims.
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Frank J. Devlin
Shelton
Alexander Beck
Brooklyn
N. Y
Miller's Bridge
Darien
John J. Phelan
Beck
Devlin
Nquor
Phelan
State Employs Blind in Twenty Five Factories
The annual report to the governor notes a growing, hopeful approach to blind work. Twenty five factories now employ blind workers with more than one in some sites and three factories considering blind departments. The board reports five new pupils in state care and expanded training at business schools.
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Board of Education of the Blind
Stetson K. Ryan
Capitol
School For the Blind
Department of Trades
Farmington
Perkins Institution
Watertown
Mass
Trinity College
Huntsinger Business School
Hartford
Danauard Player Action School
New York
Connecticut
Boston
Phoenix Insurance Co
Trades Department
Chamber Council Skips Hartford Utilities Hearing
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce decided not to send representatives to the Public Utilities Commission hearing in Hartford on Thursday for the Connecticut Company seven cent fare petition. If trolleys resume, the chamber may attend. otherwise, no appearance. The streets committee urged repairs on street sections maintained by the traction company and asked for widening of the Lindley street and North avenue crossing. Obstructions blocking motorists’ view at intersections will be removed to prevent accidents.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Public Utilities Commission
Hartford
Connecticut Company
State Commission
Tracition Company
New Haven
Lindley Street
North Avenue
Duvetyn Dresses Dominant In Fall Fashions
Fashiongrams note duvetyn as a favored autumn fabric for straight chemise line dresses. Copper color with fur collar and cuffs tops the popular shades. Black satin dinner frocks remain in demand among stylish women with many combinations of satin and taffeta. A lace coat tunic with a cire girdle stands out.
Brooklyn Fans Rally Around Pennant Run
A veteran sport fan recalls Brooklyn’s historic baseball prowess from the 1850s to 1880s, noting the early enclosed grounds, famed teams like the Excelsiors and Atlantics, and the Atlantics victory over the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1870, underscoring Brooklyn’s enduring baseball heritage.
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Brooklyn
Atlantics
Brooklyn Excelsiors
Excelsiors
Troy
Buffalo Niagaras
Rochester
Live Oaks
Batore Club
Philadelphia
Rane Outsider Beats Pickwick in Empire City Upset
At Empire City yesterday, W. C. Clancy's Pickwick, favored at 1 to 3, finished third in the six furlong Arrow Selling Stakes as Major Parke, an outsider, edged Youneed by a head. Assume faded badly in the stretch while Jefferson Livingston’s Major Parke claimed victory.
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W. C. Clancy
Pickwick
Empire City
Clancy
Jefferson Livingston
Major Parke
Dode Paskert 39 And Going Strong
Dode Paskert, nearing 39, remains a premier NL centrefielder with remarkable speed and a strong throwing arm. His absence is keenly felt by the Phils as previously snagged flies now become two-base hits or triples. Augusta report notes Curtis Walker of the Augusta Giants plans to sell to the New York Giants for 7000 dollars.
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Dode Paskert
Phils
Dode
Giants
Augusta
Outfelder
Curtis Walker
New York Giants
American League Yesterday's Results Summary
Boston defeated New York 9 to 0, Chicago beat Detroit 6 to 4 in 10 innings. no other games scheduled yesterday.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Man O War Given Good Treatment and Schedule
The life of the famed racehorse Man O War is detailed with a strict routine. Daily regime includes 3:30 a m meals of oats and hay, grooming, bandage removal, massage, and hoof care, with feedings and exercise timed through the day. Walker will stay with Augusta until the season ends.
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Kaiser Bill's
Man & War
Murphy
Hans
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Eres
Cee
Homer Comes Home” By
C. Gardner Sullivan
Kauf & Hyde Producing Company
Beenie
Drew & Wallace
Hall & Gibson
the ‘Soda Foun
Plaza
Leila Burton Wells
Grace Daamond
ALL Star
Wilfred Clarke
Dallas Welford
Henri Bendel
Norland
Port Jefferson
Stratford Avenue Bridge
West End
ONS Selznick
Olive Thomas
Martin
Joe Martin
Viola Dana
ELITE
Sra
Main St
Noble
Enid Bennett
Major Allen
Naugatuck
New York Pier
THE
NEW England Steamship Co
Gloria Dawn
Empire
Metro
Bis
Empire Theatre
A. P. Younser
H. V. Esmond
Eliza
Miss Dana
Athens
Ass‘d. Press
Jafar Tayar
Thrace
Kirk-Kilisseh
Lule Burgas
Adrianople
Jafar
Fairfiel Beach Pavilion
Fashiongrams
Rane Outsider
Syracuse
Jersey City
Reading
Baltimore
Americas Association
Toledo
R. HE
Louisville
Walker
Private Seal
Feigenspan
Feigens Pan
Miner, Read & Tullock
Water St., Bridgeport
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