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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1920

Page

12

The Revelations of a Wife Opens at the Park Theatre

Theatre listings describe the Park engagement of The Revelations of a Wife with Monday opening and matinees for women, after acts including Katzenjammer Kids fashion plate revelry and a Cappy Tick comedy. a photoplay program features Just Break the News to Mother and Tom Mix in Pals in Blue with Fatty Arbuckle.

Come Charles K. Morris Tom Mix Fatty Arbucwle Pathet Gaumont News Wricht Chas KK. Harris Fatty Arbuckle

Revelations of Wife and Movie Drama at Park and Plaza

A mixed review notes Revelations of Wife at Park Theatre with Marriage and Divorce themes offering pathos and comedy. Plaza screens The Girl of the Sea described as a six reel sixes tale of love intrigue with scenes shot in the West Indies and on a pecan bed. Shubert New Haven presents Hab a four act drama adapted from Mary Roberts Rinehart with Helen Hayes in a leading teen role, backed by a notable cast.

Cecil. de Mille Fema Paramount Artcraft James M. Barrie Crichton Empire Theatre Filmfom Thomas Melzhan Billie Hurke Marguerite Clark West End ZaSu Pitts Robertson-Cole Monkey Miss Pitts Henry Kolker Jick Dempsey Pollard Matt and Jeff Braken Hearts Broadway New York Petty Hilburn Shubert George C.tyler New Haven Mary Roberts Hinehart Edward Childs Carpenter Carpenter Pollyanna John Drew Mr. Tyler Deeans Iam Gillette James M. Baryie Pear Brutus Cora Wheeler Booth Tarkinston Clarence Mr.Tytler Bob Tom Powers Jorge Alison Grace Henderson Arthur Eldred Watterine Alexander James Kearney Morgan Farley Ray md Griffiths Geraldine Bart

The $6.95 shirt frame of modern vanity

A visitor reports a city where silk shirts sell for $6.95 drawing crowds, while home stores offer decent shirts for $2 to $3. The piece argues the public’s new standards foster waste and excess, criticizing men’s expectations and the costliness of trends.

Regatta Train At Poughkeepsie May Be Canceled

The intercollegiate regatta on July 1 may have no observation train due to a car shortage and West Shore Railroad plans to keep the main line free. Officials say tying up the line for eight to ten hours would disrupt business. efforts continue to persuade a reversal.

Poughkeepsie West Shore Railroad

Leonard to Defend Title Against Charlie White Again

Benny Leonard light weight champion has signed to defend his title against Charlie White of Chicago in a ten round bout at Benton Harbor Michigan on July 5. Leonard to receive a guarantee of 15000 dollars and the weight limit will be 135 pounds at 10 o clock.

Chicago Benny Leonard Charlie White Benton Harbor, Mich Leonard

Reds to Raise Championship Flag

Cincinnati May 22 The world's championship pennant will be hoisted over Redland Field home of the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon preceding the opening of a four game series with the Boston Braves.

Cincinnati Redland Field Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves

Volcano Ash Fertilizes Alaska Lands After Eruption

Anchorage May 22 Mount Katmai eruption of 1912 turned barren areas fertile as ash blanketed Kodiak Island and surrounding regions. Grass now grows through the ash and vast tracts show luxuriant growth. Officials say the volcanic material acts as a premier fertilizer for the soil.

Anchorage Alaska Kodiak Island Warren

Pedestrian Right of Way Over Vehicles at Crossings

A brief exchange notes that pedestrians have the right of way at crossings but cars can do more damage due to momentum. The modern policeman confirms pedestrians prevail, yet drivers hold speed advantage.

Industrial clubs seek affiliation with national football body

St Louis May 2 The American Industrial Athletic Association applied for affiliation with the United States Football Association at the closing session of its annual meeting. The industrial group includes more than 1 200 clubs and their admission would raise next year’s national championship entries to about 200.

St. Louis American Industrial Athletic Association Socur United States Football Association Industrial Association

Moran Knocks Out Goddard in Second Round

Frank Moran of Pittsburgh defeated Frank Goddard of England by knockout in the second round at Holborn Stadium in London. The bout began fast, Goddard was floored twice in the second, and Moran landed a powerful right to end the contest. Also, Grover Lowdermilk, pitcher for Chicago, was released to Minneapolis of the American Association.

London Frank Moran Pittsburgh Frank Goddard Holborn Stadium Goddard Moran Minneapolis Lowdermilk Chicago Grover Lowdermilk Chicago White Sox American Association

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