Cardinal Gibbons Reaches Eightieth Birthday Celebration
The American church leader Cardinal James Gibbons turns eighty amid worldwide congratulations. Born July 23, 1834 in Baltimore and raised in Ireland, he rose from priest to archbishop and Sacred College member. Also noted are Birthday milestones for Attorney General James McReynolds, banker James Speyer, and Tammany figure Big Tim Sullivan with brief biographies.
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America
James
Cardinal Gibbons
James Gibbons
Baltimore
Emeralds Isle
New Orleans
St. Charles’ College
St. Mary's Seminary
Sacred College
James Clark McReynolds
Wilson
Bridies
Uncle Sam
Department of Justice
MceReyonlds
Dikton
Vanderbilt University
Law Department
University of Virginia
Roosevelt
New York
Washington
James Speyer
International Banking House
Frankfort-on-the- Main
Germany
Famy's
London
Paris
City
Speyer
Edgar Speyer
Edward VII
United States
Centenary of Sylvester Judd Hailed in Local Notes
A Westhampton Mass centennial tribute recalls Sylvester Judd born July 23 1813 and his works including Margaret a Tale of the Real and Ideal. The piece surveys Judd’s career, later Turkish era events and the Bloomer movement with notes on fashion trends and cultural shifts.
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Westhampton
Hampshire County
Mass
Sylvester Judd
New England
Judd
Margaret
Lowell
Economic and Moral Law Versus New Haven Finances
A critical reflection on railroad finance and New Haven electrification projects. The piece argues that even with strong evidence of embezzlement and vast expenditures, public opinion and press debate often challenge legal verdicts, questioning who benefited from the funds and noting Mellen’s resignation while directors remain. The tone mirrors early 20th century civic sermonizing about economic and civil law.
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John Jones
New Haven
William Tweed
City Hall
The Unfair Tax Opposes the Poll Tax Debate
The piece condemns the poll tax as unfair and ill designed, arguing it harms poorer citizens while letting wealthier ones off. It estimates a Bridgeport tax would require a 0.37 mill rate to raise 40,000 dollars, noting a $5,000 home would pay about 1.85 dollars, 15 cents more than the poll tax, highlighting inequity and high collection costs.
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Bridgeport
Sonepttty
The Useful Philanthropic Eagles Parade in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport parade by a society calling itself the Eagles showcases fraternity and liberty in theory and mutual aid in practice. The event demonstrates public charity and optimism, suggesting a future great fraternity where brotherhood is enacted, and evokes a warm welcome for the Eagles to visit again.
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Bridgeport
Unfit Office Workers and Harsh Hiring Standards
A Curtis Publishing representative recounts testing 75 applicants for a typewriter job, finding one competent. Teachers lament unprepared pupils as math and penmanship gaps hinder office readiness. The piece notes managers struggle to hire reliable help and mentions Weston's strong record inspiring job seekers amid broad tensions. Horse Day is mentioned with a dusty Dobbin drive.
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Curtis Publishing Company
The Summer Girl vs The Summer Woman
An ad compares the two states of a woman during summer. It claims the summer woman is often nervous, tired, and plagued by ailments like kidney trouble, proposing Foley Kidney Pills as a direct help. The copy also notes fashion as a social signal and humor about discussing topics at summer hotels.
Priest Released From Vows After Four Year Review
In Rome the Congregation of the Sacraments ruled that priest Arena was ordained under parental pressure twelve years ago and that his orders were invalid. The decision, approved by the Pope, recommended his release from vows and cancellation of priestly orders after a four year case.
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Rome
Congregation of the Sacraments
Arena
Ferrata
Peters for President Head of Long Island Rail Contender
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Ralph Peters of the Long Island Railroad is among candidates being considered to succeed Charles S. Mellen as president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway after a railroad men’s conference. The confirmation follows an exclusive yesterday naming the Long Island executive as a potential head of the system.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Charles S. Mellen
New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Ralph Peters
Long Island
Eagle
Longe Island
New England
Boston and Maine Rail Rates Raised To Pay Debts
Boston and Maine Railroad plans new schedules with substantial increases pending public and Interstate Commerce Commission approval. The commission will consult with state public service agencies in Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and Vermont. New Hampshire data show 90 percent of traffic beginning or ending there is interstate and 10 percent state. The railroad argues increases are needed to fund planned improvements and maturing obligations. Bonds cannot be placed with bankers at par under a New Hampshire law. $11,000,000 in notes maturing soon.
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Mellen
Bah Faree Road
Mellén
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Hartford Times
Boston
Boston and
New Hampshire
Maine
State Aid Roads With Highest Type Pavement
Meeting with the governing board of the Automobile Club of New Haven at Taft yesterday, Director Eames of the Department of Public Works outlined radical road improvements soon to be made. The projects include the latest state aid paving on Dixwell avenue from Shelton avenue to the state line and on State street from Mill River to the city line. Cement foundation six inches deep with three inches asphalt coating described as the highest type of pavement yet laid on state roads. The city has also let contracts for pavement on Congress avenue and Davenport avenue.
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Automobile Club of New Haven
Taft
Hames
Department of Public Works
Dixwell Avenue
Shelton Avenue
State Line
State Street
Mill River
Eames
Hartford
Congress Avenue
Davenport Avenue
Stratford Constables Raid Gambling At Eagles Field Day
Special to The Farmer Stratford July 23 Stratford constables raided a cigar cloth gambling game outside the Aerodrome during Magles field day. Theodore White of Boston ran the game aided by C. T. Phoenix of Bridgeport and two other cappers who fled. Several hundreds were allegedly taken, with 25 and 50 cent bets, as wooden pins with numbers determined winners under the red black cloth. Constables Bassett Wood Palmer McJuillan Lally helped raid. Wilbur Hatkins of Brooklyn was arrested for a separate dice game inside the Aerodrome.
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Stratford
Theodore White
Boston
C. T. Phoenix
East Main Street
Bridgeport
William B. Bassett
George Wood
Fred Palmer
James McJuillan
James Lalley
Embroidered Robes Clearance at Read Co
The Store Closes daily except Saturday at 5 and opens Saturdays at 9. A clearance of summer stock offers remaining dresses and frocks with individual styling. Laces for Camisoles in Shadow Valenciennes with beaded edges. Potpourri of Laces in Venise Cluny Torchons Macrame at special prices. Center Tables Lace Section.
Truly Summery Printed Voile Dress Option
The ad promotes a printed voile dress with floral motifs and light satin stripes, in pale blue and maize tones. It notes a 38 inch width, dainty fabric, with other items like brown and white liners and a completed white embroidered waistcoat on sale, including a clearance on linen pieces.
Gambling case ends with fines and confiscation
Trafford town court heard White and Phoenix before Grand Juror Charles Graham and Justice of the Peace Louis Polley. White admitted conducting the gambling game while Phoenix claimed to be a player with an invalid wife to support. Phoenix fined 10 plus costs totaling 21.91, White fined 96.91. both paid and left town for a circus. Gambling apparatus plus cigar cloth and dice were retained and will be destroyed. Bridge whist party drew about 50 women from Bridgeport and Stratford at Weatogue Country Club with prizes and refreshments. Tea hosted by Mrs. Walter Wheeler at Pequonnock Yacht Club featured out of town guests and attendees.
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Trafford
White
Phoenix
Charles Graham
Justice of the Peace
Louis Polley
Weatogue
Bridgeport
Stratford
Walter Wheeler
Academy Hill
Pequonnock Yacht Club
Obey That Impulse To Take Foley Kidney Pills
An old advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills to relieve backache and kidney pain. It claims the pills cooperate with nature, healing and toning kidneys and bladders. Signed by F B Brill of Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street. The Bulgars are said to suffer from headaches.
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Nature
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
Powers Debate Intervention Over Mexican Bond Debt
The article argues the United States should act as bondholders collect interest from Mexico, asserting that intervention remains an option. It notes ongoing tensions and the need to protect financial claims amid the debt dispute.
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Mexico
United States
Bathing Shoes with Cork and Rubber Soles
Classified note lists bathing shoes priced at 20c and 35c per pair. Cork sole and rubber sole options described, with emphasis on wearability and durability. Limited readable details indicate a simple sale listing from a local shop.
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Big Tim” Sullivan
Tammany
New York State
State Senate
Congress
Sullivans
Timothy
Yale College
Divinity School
Cambridge
Augusta
Marearet
Philo
Richard Edney
White Hills
Arethusa Hall
Turkey
Constantinople
Macedonia
Albania
Europe
Italy
Tripoli
Balkan
Amelia Bloomer
Seneca Falls
Canada
England
Weston
Dobbin
Vant
Foley
Mamie
Billy
Bobby
Long Island Road
Boston & Maine
Ree Commission
O. T. Phoenix
Wilbur Hatkins
Brooklyn
N. Y
D. M. Read Co
D. M. Peead Company
RADFORD B_ SMITH Otermas
Main St. Department Store
Fairfield Ave
Alling Rubber Co
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