Independence Declared by Rio de la Plata Representatives
The 1816 July 9 session in Tucumán saw unanimous support for independence from Spain. Delegates ratified the motion to free the United Provinces, declaring emancipation and the settlement of their future apart from the Spanish Crown. The report notes a Boston sale item and local fair updates, plus a cider mill burglary in Stratford and the Christian Endeavor convention in New London on November 10–11.
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Argentine
United Provinces
Rio de la Plata
Tucuiman
Spain
Oes
Great Bridgeport Pequonnock Match Ends in Bridgeport Victory
A famous baseball contest in Bridgeport saw the Bridgeport club defeat Pequonnock 50 to 43 at the E C field. J C Curtis W H Jones backed Bridgeport while EB Casey T Coulanam pitched for Pequonnock as spectators packed the stands and police kept watch.
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Bridgeport
E. C
Bridgeclub
Pequonnock Club
Eurekas
Pequonnocks
Fisgx
J. C. Curtias
W. H. Jones
Pequonnock
EB. Casey
T. Coulanam
Social Hub Notes and Camden Arts Sale Reminder
Bridgeport residents Edwin Jowett and spouse stay at the Hotel Raleigh Washington during vacation. Art league members must return rummage sale cards to Mrs F M Patterson Stratford by October 10 for planning the sale in mid October to fund Anne Hathaway cottage. Donations of clothing furniture and other articles welcomed. Fire damaged 50 cottages at Hedding Methodist campground in Epping New Hampshire.
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Bridgeport
Raleigh
Washington, D. C
Edwin ‘Jowett
Noble Avenue
Art League
F. M. Patterson
King Street
Stratford
Jewelry and gifts that last a long time
An advertisement promotes a wide stock of Diamonds Watches jewelry cut glass clocks and grooming sets. It urges shoppers to buy practical inexpensive gifts that please and endure, promising low prices and broad selection.
Gompers Praises Wilson Labor Legislation
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, commends President Wilson for labor legislation and the administration’s recognition of labor in national policy. He cites two decades of congressional experience and urges continued support for the executive’s labor reforms. Washington, D. C., August 25, 1916.
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United States Congresses
Npa
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D. C
Eight hour law to boost railroad service says Post
Louis F. Post assistant secretary of labor says the eight hour law will improve service for shippers and railroads without raising rates. He explains trains can move 100 miles in eight hours at 12.5 mph and urges railroads to run decently to save costs. Also mentions upcoming sale at E H Dillon Co and Shackleton’s Buenos Aires arrival thanking Chilean for Elephant Island rescue assistance.
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Congress
Louis F. Post
Post
Mr. Post
Ernest Shackleton
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Elephant Island
Sweeney Tops Stenographic Test For State Job
Edward J. Sweeney of 428 Arctic street and employee of Remington Arms leads state civil service stenographer exams with 91.93 average in Grade B and 110 words per minute. Alfred P. Shaw and Edward A. Fisher also place high, with Grade C passers listed. Also notes Day of Atonement observances and Jewish community closures, Yom Kippur fasting details, and railcar shortages with Frederick Davidson drowning in Atlantic City.
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Edward J. Sweeney
Arctic Street
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
State Civil Service Commission
Alfred P. Shaw
Manchester
Edward A. Fisher
Hartford
Isadore Becker
New London
William G. Boyce
Ridgefield
Arthur R. Desfosses
Old Mystic
Bargain Basement: Men’s Wear and Home Goods Sale
Advert lists several items with bold prices: 27c Red Seal Dry Batteries, 38c Glass Wash Boards, 12%40 Big Lot Men’s Socks, 68c Special Lot Seamless Sheets 51x90, 450 Men’s Ribbed Underwear, 45c Lot Men’s Shirts. Offers suggest a general yard sale or department promotion.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Hboard
Halifax
Chatham
England
Dartmoor
Mexico
W. Corliss & Co
Broadway
Danbury Fair
Danbury
Barnum Avenue
Henry W. King
The
Christian Endeavor Union
Yash
New York City
New York
United States
Republic of Mexico
Renee
Romero
Republic
Hedding
Epping
N. H
Pua Atlagle Ence
Fairfield Ave
Gompers
E. H. Dillon & Cox's
Main Street
Adv
Sweeney
Russia
Poland
Tabernacles
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Frederick Davidson
Pittsburgh
Atlantic City
Broad ST. Co-Operative
Hayes Fish Co
Water Street
Diamond C
Roche Beagle
Dixie
Porto Rico
Santos
New Bedford
Long Islands
Pine A
Fall Glenwood Club
Glenwood Gis
Glenwood Club
Glenwoods
Main St
Corner Elm St
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank Sts
E. Main-St
Cartwright
House OF Better
Post Office News
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