Nomination of Councillors and Local Politics in Brookfield
A Pennsylvania paper notes Brookfield incidents and lists the Nomination of Councillors including Sylvester Wells, Joan Morgan, Ely 4, Lemuel Whitman, Rufus Hitchcock, David Tomlinson and others. Reports on reform ideas, religious morality, and regional concerns while detailing delegates to the Democratic National Convention and local figures such as J D Toomey Jr and Michael J Houlihan. Also mentions Father Blake to Windsor Locks and a new engraving firm Schwerdile & Siebert in Bridgeport.
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Sylvester Wells
Joan Morgan
Ely 4
Lemuel Whitman
Rufus Hitchcock
David Tomlinson
William Brisol
Enoch Burrows
James Lanman
Mel W. Johnson
William M. Betts
Chapman
David Hill
Albigense
Aldo
David Bollis
Elija Board
Daniel Bacon
Willi: Lynde
On S. Peters
Calvin Willey
Republi
J. D .Toomey, Jr
Michael J. Houlihan
Newtown
Fairfield County
the Farmer
J. D. Toomey
Fifty Years Ago Justice Warning Urges Uphold Law
President Johnson issues a broad admonition to citizens to oppose unlawful expeditions from U S territory into the British North America colonies and to empower officials to arrest and defeat such plans. Major-General Meade is authorized to use military forces to prevent the expedition and maintain public peace. The Washington note is dated in 1869. Col Roberts arrested in New York under Marshall Murray. bail issues and transfer to Fort Lafayette discussed. Fenian officers released on bail with others bound for Canandaigua for trial.
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Johnson
The
United
United States
Congress
G. Meade
Italy
Atlantic
Washington
Andrew Johnson
William H. Seward
Col. Roberts
New York
Marshall Murray
U. S&s
Betts
Murray
Astor Luss
Tennis Champions Coming to Brooklawn Club Tournament
The National Lawn Tennis Association kicks off a Connecticut state championship at Brooklawn Country Club this week. The event features top players from New Haven and Bridgeport, with A. B. Foote returning from his New England title run and ranked among the nation’s top players for 1895. Brooklawn’s likely representatives include Gregory Bryan and Samuel W. Hawley, as competition begins Wednesday at 2:30 PM on the club courts.
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Brooklawn Country Club
National Lawn ‘Tennis Association
Country Club
Connecticut
Bridgeport
New England
New Haven
A. B. Foote
United States
Gregory Bryan
Samuel W. Hawley
Dewberry Plantations and Cultivation Tips
Washington notes the dewberry profitable in many regions, ripening earlier than true blackberries. It covers varieties, planting systems, soil needs, pruning, diseases like anthracnose, and longevity. North Carolina and New Jersey lead cultivation with widespread plantings across several states.
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Washington
North Carolina
New Jersey
Maryland
Texas
Missouri
Michigan
Colorado
Farmers’ Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
State Trade School to welcome summer vocational students
The State Trade School on John Street will receive a number of vocational students from grammar schools this month for summer training. A special line of summer sewing and dressmaking work will be provided for girls.
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John Street
Diamonds Advancing in Primary Market Spark Buying Burst
Diamonds have risen in the primary market in recent weeks and retail dealers are expected to follow. Now is a splendid time to invest in a good diamond at old prices with cash or weekly payments. Visit for wedding rings and presents at prices within reach of all.
Amphitrite to Visit Bridgeport Summer for Inspection
The U S S Amphitrite has arrived in New Haven from New Orleans and will be assigned to Bridgeport this summer for public inspection. The craft, nearly three times the size of the U S S Machias, is a 3990 ton monitor with two 10 inch turrets and a full wireless and support setup.
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U. S. S. Amphitrite
New Haven
New Orleans
Bridgeport
U. S. S. Machias
Connecticut
Navy Department
Naval Militia
Boston
U. 8
S. S. Virginia
U. S
More Civil Service Examinations Announced by Uncle Sam
U S Civil Service examinations announced in several government departments. Positions include radio work aid with $600, July 6. Maryland agriculture assistant with $1,200 to $2,000, July 6. female Indian service music teacher at $720, July 5. radio draftsman male $3.04 to $6 per day, July 11. heating and ventilating engineer and draftsman male $1,200 per year, July 6. Information on exam locations and required subjects available at the post office.
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DU. S. Civil Service
Government Service Aid
Maryland
Indian Service
Who is to Blame Play By Armenians At Presbyterian Hall
Armenians present a city playlet titled Who is to Blame to express苦 bitter experiences of the past year and a half. The Presbyterian hall at State street and Myrtle avenue hosts the event with English speaking actors and the Presbyterian church orchestra providing music. Proceeds benefit the Armenian Relief Fund of this city.
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Presbyterian Hall
State Street
Myrtle Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Armenian Relief Fund
Fairfield County News Bankrupt Stamford broker swears lack of fee
Fairfield County reports a Stamford real estate broker Garret Stock filed for bankruptcy stating he cannot pay the filing fee. He lists unsecured liabilities of 1818.56 and assets of 106.30 all on open accounts. Nearby, a Danbury dwelling burned with about 2000 in losses, while two Stamford children ingested white tablets. Morris Altman died eight hours after ingestion, Evelyn survived. A Wilton horse theft ends in death. horse valued around 250.
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Stamford
Garret Stock
Ym Stamford
Bruno Tomanio
Danbury
Little Morris
Evelyn Altman
Samuel Altman
Morris
Evelyn
Priests Explain Ban on Dance Reiterated by Pope
New York churchgoers learned of Pope Benedict XVs ban on dancing from a Vatican decree read at Masses. Archdiocese officials sent letters detailing the prohibition, with warnings of penalties and implications for parishes relying on ball-based fundraisers. Cardinal Farley and other major archbishops ordered enforcement across the United States and Canada.
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New York
Pope Benedict XV
Canada
Benedict
Mer
John J. Dunn
Farley
Sacred Congregation
Cardinal Farley
Rome
Acta Apostolic Sedis
Vatican
United States
Baltimore
Wen
Dominion
Sacred Consistorial Congregation
III. Council of
Benedict XV
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Cardinal Gibbons
Mundelein
Chicago
Brooklyn
New Haven Faces Funding Need for Rail Improvements
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges railways to exhaust all revenue options before raising rates. The New Haven, hampered by high costs and limited facilities, plans to raise funds by advertising leases to buy cars, locomotives, ballast, signals, or maintenance. Directors say extra revenue is essential to upgrade New England rail service and future readiness. Edward G. Riggs comments on the situation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissions
New Haven
Europe
Long Island
Reading
Erie
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Boston
New York
New England
Newland
Edward G. Riggs
Lincoln School Notes Flag Day Program Recap
Lincoln school observed Flag Day with a student program including songs America and Columbia the Gem of the Ocean, a lantern talk on the flag illustrated by 20 slides, and school led flag pledge and salute with Miss Caldwell and See Reading presenting.
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Lincoln School
America
Connecticut
Miss Caldwell
Columbia
Maimed French Soldiers Learn Mechanical Dentistry Trade
In Paris on June 15, maimed French soldiers began learning the trade of mechanical dentistry, filling roles previously held mainly by Germans before the war. The occupation proves lucrative and offers many veterans who lost a leg a new livelihood in postwar France.
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Paris
France
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Fairfield County News
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Lincoln School Notes
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