Episcopal Convention Opens in Bridgeport and Local Notices
The Connecticut diocese convened in Bridgeport with morning service at Trinity Church led by Rev. Burhans Newtown. Bishop preached on the Saviour’s divinity and humanity and ordination of Rev. Cranston Georgia. Also marriages in Trumbull and Danbury and the death of Col. Tobias Lear in Washington City. A British deserter fled Kingston but was recaptured then escaped with help from Sackett's Harbor carpenters. Bridgeport man P W Wren chosen delegate at large for the Irish Race convention in Dublin.
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Episcopal Convention
Connecticut
Trinity Church
Burhans
Newtown
Cranston
Georgia
Washington City
Tobias Lear
War Department
Kingston
Sackett's Harbor
Hundergon
Sackett’s Harbor
Bridgeport
P. W. Wren
Morgan J. O'Brien
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Peter McDonald
John Crane
Fifty Years Ago Storm Spoils Fireworks Display and More
The storm disrupted Fourth of July fireworks plans with Mr. James DeMartin among those keeping plans alive. The steamer Baltimore burned in New York with freight. counterfeit notes circulate in Newburgh. premature fireworks caused minor damage at Nathaniel Wheeler’s property. A massive Portland, Maine fire destroyed blocks, forcing evacuation. Captain Inman seeks 1500 tents for homeless residents.
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Sone
James DeMartin
Petrong
Baltimore
New York
Tie
Schuyler
Bridgene Pendelton
Calasaya
Vander- Bilt & Co
Nathaniel Wheeler
Portland
North Street
Mundoy
Captain Inman
New Officer Slate for St. Joseph’s T. L. and B. So
The society named officers for the next six months led by President William H. Callan and Vice President Stephen A. Boucher. Other posts include James J. Maguire recording secretary George Hi Ring financial secretary John J. Scully secretary Simon F. McKenna marshal Patrick J. Mulvaney and Thomas A. The society lists 80 active and three honorary members and plans an August 8 grand picnic and athletic games at Avon Park under its auspices.
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St. Joseph's T. L
B. Sorelety
William ‘H. Callan
Stephen A. ‘Boucher
James J. Maguire
George ‘Hi. Ring
Sera
John J. Scully
Simon F. McKenna
Patrick J. Mulvamey
Thomas A
Avon Park
Camp Phil Sheridan Opens Irish American Unit at Avon Park
The Avon Park camp hosts the Irish American Military union named Camp Phil Sheridan with colors of America Ireland and Cuba repeating. The event draws a crowd as participants discuss national pastime and display friendly rivalry in games and banter among local figures and attendees.
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America
Erin
Cuba
Connecticut Corporations Pay 1.64 Million in New Income Tax
Hartford reports that 2,750 corporations paid the 2 percent tax, yielding 1,637,230.45 dollars. About 1,767 reported no taxable profits, while roughly 1,000 others were exempt or dissolved or filed withdrawal notices. The revenue represents new state income from corporate profits and comes from prosperous firms whose managers proposed the tax.
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Hartford
State Secretary's Office
Connecticut
Former Bridgeport Rector Hurton Tour Incident
Rev. E. Livingston Wells former rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church and Mrs. Wells on a west and Alaska tour suffered a severe accident in Williams Arizona. He fell from an upper Pullman berth breaking four toes on his right foot. In Riverside California he sought treatment from Dr Robler. Wells must walk on crutches or ride in a chair.
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E. Livingston Wells
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Wells
West
Alaska
Williams, Ariz
Riverside
Cal
California
Robler
Fairfield Quiet Fourth of July Celebrations
Fairfield residents celebrated Independence Day with a quieter turnout. Miss Annie B Jennings hosted a Preparedness celebration at Sunnie Holme with Major George Haven Porter of New York speaking on the Defence of the Republic. Lanterns lit the grounds at night and a steamer excursion to Port Jefferson offered a weekly Matinee trip from Fairfield Avenue wharf at 1 30 p.m.
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Fairfield
Annie B. Jennings
Sunnie Holme
George Haven Porter
New York
Repubic
Park City
Port Jefferson
Fairfield Avenue
Peter H. Buckley
Remington U. M. C
Bridgeport
125Th Street
Buckley
Barnum Avenue
The Wedding Ring Ad Promises Quality and Value
A jewelry store promotes its Wedding Ring as correct in quality and shape with moderate prices. It advertises gift jewelry savings and offers watch and jewelry repair services.
Congress Pushes Great Measures for U S Defense
Washington July 5 The Naval Bill passage by the Senate within two weeks will complete the President’s preparedness program and triple the military force. Democrats credit the President with uniting the party and expanding the army and navy beyond earlier plans as Republicans concede the shift in policy.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Congress
Democratic Congress
Wilson
Ures
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Jutland
Naval General Staff
Kitchin
House
National Guard
Mr. Kitchin
Nation Turns to Preparedness as Politics Shift
The piece notes a shift in Congress as Democrats rally to support President Wilson’s preparedness plan. It details how Republicans lose ground after Democrats back increased military funding with a projected $217 million annual rise, financed without bonds. Secretary McAdoo asserts healthy finances and ample money for the coming year.
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Columbus
Ways and Means Committee
the House
July Guests Gather for Holiday at Altemnatt Home
Newtown notes list guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Altematt of Branford and Miss Anita Altmatt, with visits from Maurice Altmatt and Catherine Collins of New York and others. Middle district re elected school committee members W A Leonard Patrick H Gannon and Susan Scudder, preserving McCarthy and Kelly as teachers. J F O’Neil opens ice cream parlors in Sandy Hook Troy building. Col Roosevelt reviews Oyster Bay Independence Day parade.
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Newtown
C. M. Altematt
Branford
M. S. Barry
Quakers’ Farms
Maurice
Anita Altmatt
M. Costello
Catherine and
Margaret Collins
New York
Jean Altemnatt
Edward Cassidy
Bridgeport
Joseph Cassidy
New Haven
Edward Kilbride
Roberta Neville
H. C. Knight
Shore Cottage
Myrtle Beach
W. A. Leonard
Patrick H. Gannon
Susan E. Scudder
P. H. McCarthy
Mary Kelly
Four states lead U S tax receipts with New York top contributor
New York paid $55,230,679 in individual income taxes and $14,944,075 in corporate tax for a total from its six districts of $70,? million as McAdoo released figures showing 1916 receipts through June 30. Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Massachusetts also posted large totals with Ohio and California among other districts crossing the million mark.
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Washington
New York
Pensylvania
Illinois
Massachusetts
National Treasury
McAdoo
Internal Revenue Districts
Ohio
California
Nevada
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maryland
District of Columbia
Delaware
Virginia
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
Alabama
Misissippi
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
North and
South Carolina
Tennessee
West Virginia
American Steamer Jacob Luckenbach Sunk in Dover Collision
The American steamship Jacob Luckenbach was sunk today after a collision off Dover with an unidentified steamer. All 311 crew members were rescued. The ship had arrived at Queenstown June 27 from San Francisco and sailed July 2 for Leith, Scotland. owned in New York.
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Dover
Eng
Jacob Luckenbach
Queenstown
San Francisco
Leith
Scotland
New York
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