Open Pulpit Question Dominates Episcopal Convention Debates
At the 43d convention in Cincinnati the Episcopal Church debates open pulpit rules and the possible revocation of Canon 19. A Richmond 1907 proposal to allow pulpit invites is under review, with sessions lasting 23 days. Bishop John Wadsworth of Salisbury preached the opening sermon as the church considers a name change and the creation of a suffragan bishop role.
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Salisbury
England
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Celebrated Archbishop Tuttle Leads Multinational Episcopal Rite
Tuttle of Missouri presided assisted by Bishops Lawrence of Massachusetts J M Kendrick of New Mexico and Arizona S D Ferguson of Cape Palmas Africa and John McKim of Tokio. Sacrament first to bishops then clergy and finally to lay delegates including J Pierpont Morgan Gifford Pinchot Justice Lurton and Joan Lennon AF of Ltreasurer.
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Arizona
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Africa
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Tokio
J. Pierpont Morgan
Gifford Pinchot
Justice Lurton
Supreme Court of the United States
Joan Lennon
American Federation of Labor
State Prison Chaplain Samuel Searing Dies in Saratoga
The Rev Samuel Stanley Searing chaplain of the Massachusetts State Prison and leading Episcopal missionary to Massachusetts and Rhode Island died suddenly of heart disease yesterday in Saratoga New York He worked for the welfare of deaf mutes in both states His wife and young daughter were in Winthrop and were notified then moved to Saratoga
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Samuel Stanley Searing
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Winthrop
Hottest October 5 on Record in Boston
Yesterday in Boston the temperature tied or exceeded all Oct 5 readings since 1871 reaching 85 degrees by 1 PM. Only three Oct 5 readings in 39 years topped 80, with 1879 at 81 1900 at 82 and 1905 at 89. October overall held cooler records than the warmest month days.
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Amsterdam
Tiffany
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Adams House
Mass
Rev Searing Led Deaf Work and Prison Chaplaincy
The Rev Mr Searing, noted for his interest in deaf affliction and skill with sign language, was born in Saratoga on November 25, 1859. Ordained deacon in Albany in 1883 and priest in 1892, he directed deaf ministry in Massachusetts and served as special chaplain at Charles Town State Prison, earning a reputation as a forceful church leader in inmate work.
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Saratoga
Albany
Doane
Brooks
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Record heat grips Boston with 102 degree peak at mid-September
A heat wave tied the hottest Boston day on record around mid September as 102 degrees was logged. Forecasters attribute the blast to persistent southwestern winds with no immediate cold wave expected. Revere Beach crowded for swimming as water held 54 to 56 degrees and air stayed pleasant for beachgoers.
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Cruiser Des Moines Handy to Portugal
The Navy Department will not dispatch any craft to Portugal unless requested by State Department officials. The protected cruiser Des Moines, sent to Liberia, is now at Gibraltar and could be used if Lisbon's minister or officials deem it wise to have an American ship nearby.
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Navy Department
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State Department
Des Moines
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Gibraltar
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Woman Drowns Self From Second Story Window
Mrs Edna Keene wife of Charles L Keene of West Poland Maine leaped from a second story window using a sheet and drowned herself at Tripp Pond at midnight. Her body was found in the pond the following morning she was 40 years old and had been ill for some time.
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Lewiston Journal Today
Vanderbilt and Sorg Win Honors at Brockton Fair
Crowds fill Brockton fairgrounds for the 27th annual event as Alfred G. Vanderbilt and P. A. Sorg lead horse show wins. Miss Eleanora Sears of Boston competes among top entries with numerous awards across 23 classes, including model harness and all around goer.
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Pope's Legate Arrives in Boston for Weekend Visit
Cardinal Vannutelli lands at Back Bay station Saturday afternoon and is greeted by Cathedral guild members. He attends a Somerset reception with speeches by Governor Draper Mayor Fitzgerald and others, then Italian language remarks by the cardinal. On Sunday he assists at Mass and visits Notre Dame Academy and St John’s Seminary before benediction.
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St. John's Seminary
Brighton
Mystery baby found at Spear residence begs for return
In Newton on October 5 a stylish young woman pleaded tearfully for the infant found on the Spear sisters Walnut Park piazza. Miss Abbie Spear said the baby is with police. the mother, about 18, living near Walnut Park, has not appeared. If unclaimed, the infant will go to a public institution.
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Misses Spear
Walnut Park
Spear
Abbie
Walnut Park District
Keep Up Phone Rate Fight Against Highway Commission
The United Improvement Association through its legal and legislative committee adopted by a large majority a report urging continued opposition to the Massachusetts Highway Commission’s suburban service provisions. The committee was authorized to cooperate with other bodies and pursue actions before the Highway Commission or the Governor to push for modification.
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