Woodrow Wilson for Vice President
Campaign item endorses Woodrow Wilson for the vice presidency with Thomas R. Marshall as running mate, outlining party alignment and key political positioning.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
9
National honor and tariff spar in Mexico crisis debate
The piece argues Wilson's diplomacy in Mexico reflects national honor and cautions over Roosevelt and Hill. It contrasts wartime ideals with self interest, mocks tariff theology, and urges restraint while preserving security and prosperity amid international tensions.
The Wisest Congressman amid War and Prosperity
Ebenezer J. Hill is portrayed as the wisest congressman as war spreads globally and troops gather on the Mexican border. The piece notes the U.S. facing manpower shortages while a tide of prosperity continues, framing Hill within this wartime and economic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ebenezer J. Hill
Zeppelin Birthday Obscure Triumphs of the Aerial Baron
Germans celebrate Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin on his seventy eighth birthday praising the airship builder whose rigid dirigibles shaped the Kaiser’s fleet. The piece notes Zeppelins’ wartime role and public faith while detailing the first craft from 1900, its specs, trials, and Zeppelin’s evolving designs amid war and controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand von Zeppelin
Teutons
England
France
Count Zeppelin
Lake Constange
Count von Zeppelin
Germany
Europe
John D Rockefeller Seventy-Seven Milestone Celebrated
A historic profile outlines John D Rockefeller born July 8 1839 in Richford New York. It traces his youth simple work habits early clerical pay and rise through oil refining and Standard Oil creating immense wealth while supporting church benevolence and Christian principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Richford
Cleveland
Ohio
John
Rockefeller
Samuel Andrews
Andrews
New York
United States
Standard Oil Company
Iag
Inis
Hughes in New York Seeks Pennsylvania Electors
Charles E. Hughes arrived in New York from Bridgehampton to file the names of Republican electors for Pennsylvania as required by state law. The visit marks the 13th day since nomination. The report notes war imagery and highway concerns, and mentions the U S cruiser Des Moines docking in Villefranche after service in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Norwalk
Mr. Hill
Hill
Mr.Hill
United States
McLean
Verdun
Somme
Europe
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Bridgehampton
Pennsylvania
Hughes
Des Moines
Villefranche
France
Far East
Celebrations in Cincinnati for Reds players birthdays
Cincinnati fans mark July birthdays of Ivy Wingo and Charles Lincoln Herzog. Herzog, pilot of the Forlorn Hopes, turns 31 on July 9, with a long career from Maryland to the Giants and Reds. Wingo, born July 8 1890, rose from Norcross Georgia to the Cardinals and Reds, staying amid fan outcry last winter.
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Reds
Ivy Wingo
Cincinnati
Charles Lincoln Herzog
Herzog
Baltimore
Wingo
Norcross
University of Maryanl
Phillies
McGhee
Charles Lincoln
Giants
Greenville
8. C
Cardinals
Mound City
Ivy
Garry Hermann
Local Elks May Have Elephants in Parade
Bridgeport Elks cooperate with Barnum & Bailey circus travelers to boost Park City delegation at the Baltimore Grand Lodge Reunion parade on July 13. Elks in purple and blue will ride a ballooned float depicting the circus, with elephants reportedly loaned for the event. Nearly 300 local Elks plan a special train at 10 11 Sunday and many more will travel by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Elks
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Park City
Baltimore
Grand Lodge
Barnum & Bailey
Song of Hate for Lord Kitchener Reported in Chemnitz
The Vorwaerts notes a public distribution and singing of a song of hatred on Lord Kitchener's death in Chemnitz Germany. The composer is described as a staff member of a respected Chemnitz newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kitchener
Amsterdam
Netherlands
the Vorwaerts
Chemnitz
Germany
Newtown News Roundup Highlights Local Events and People
The July report covers Upham Pure Food Co employing fifteen hands and hosting a 30-couple dance for hall improvements. Edna Kilbride and Edward Kilbride of Jersey City visited Sandy Hook for the Fourth, while others from Newtown and nearby towns attended holidays and church services. Borough taxes due. state humane officer investigated in town. Taunton youths rehearse for medal contest with nine finalists. Pootatuck Grange meets Tuesday. new car ownership noted.
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Newtown
Upham. Pure Food Co
Hawleyville
Edward M. Kilbride
Edna Kilbride
JJ City
Sandy Hook
M. F.houlihan
J. J. Lyons
Lyons
Jersey City
Jersey City Visited Dr. and W. McLoughlin
Main Street
New Haven
Jersey Shore
Jennie Curtis
Newton Curtis
Flora Hinman
P. H. Gannon
Gardiner
Herman H. Peck
Pootatuck Grange
Taunton
A. P. Smith
Vermont Republicans Denounce Dem Party Yet Praise Record
The New York World notes Vermont Republicans convene in distress over the Democratic party calling it weak vacillating and incompetent. It contrasts that view with the Dems' credited reforms in banking currency tariff trade commission military training and navy while claiming the Dems achieved more in years than Republicans did in sixteen years of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Vermont
United States ‘Army
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Russian Victory at Poltava Marked a Great War Moment
On July 8 1709 Poltava sealed a major Russian triumph over Charles XII of Sweden. Peter the Great’s forces outnumbered and repelled the king’s veterans after Swift pursuit and harsh terrain, with Charles wounded and carried on a litter before fleeing to Turkish soil.
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Poltava
Charles XII
Sweden
Peter the Great
Napoleon
Peter
Charles
Unknown Corpse Buried After Discovery in Ashcroft
The body of an unknown man found on the Crane Co flats was buried yesterday afternoon in Potter's field at Lake View home. A fire nearly wiped out Ashcroft, located 250 miles east of Vancouver, B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Co
Potter’s Field
Lakeview
Ashcroft
Vancouver, B. C
Women and Children Hold Church Service In Shattered Edifice
In Namiquipa a small service was held by women and children in a ruined church. No music, priest, sacrament, or vestments, with a woman acting as de facto priestess guiding a silent, candlelit rite. A wooden cross near the door was kissed by departing worshipers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Namiquipa
Chhildren
Wnster
Largest stock of bicycles in city offered
United States brands Goodyear and Goodrich priced from 1.50 to 3.50 with no extra charge for combat ing. A large line shown with bicycles from 22.50 to 25.00. Bicycle repairing offered with old wheel cleaning and tune up. Baby carriage tires in all sizes available from 35c upward.
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United States
Goodyear and
Goodrich
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