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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1912

Page

12

Democrats Begin Chicago Fight for Permanent Chair Ahead of Convention

Baltimore reports describe factional nibbles as Democratic rivals for permanent chair at the national convention seek influence over the Chicago outcome. Estimates place Clark near 500 votes and Wilson around 350 at the outset with Harmon and Underwood about 100 each, while platform talks hint at tariff revision and stricter trust penalties.

Clark Wilson Harmon Underwood Baltimore Chicago Chi Clark le Nlow Missourian Bryan

Whitcoms Claim Meat Prices Escalated Across Decade

Fragmented quote recounts Whitcoms statement that meats were never so high and notes a period of gradual price increases. The garbled text mentions Beatrice and Joseph H. O'Kerman in an interview, but the overall sense is unclear about specifics.

Miss Hill Becomes Suffrage Leader in Baltimore Parade

Eisle Hill daughter of Representative E. J. Hill recently named head of the Washington suffrage group will march in the Baltimore women’s suffrage parade on June 27. She denies leading the parade, insisting there is no “conversion” in her stance and noting enthusiasm among Washington supporters for votes for women.

Eisle Hill E. J. Hill Washington D.C College Equal Suffrage Ague Baltimore Miss Hill

Courtland School Class of 1902 Holds Reunion

The Courtland school class of 1902 gathered yesterday afternoon at Miss Amelia Beardsley’s Park Place home. Principal Miss Minor received a silver loving cup, a luncheon followed, and guests included Mrs. George C. Edwards Nan Drew Grace Belden Jessie Hoag Ruth Gamsby Carolyn Garlick Amelia Beardsley Mrs. Alexander Hawley and Mrs. W. S. Lynne Stamford.

Courtland School Amelia Beardsley Morris B. Beardsley Park Place Miss Minor George C. Edwards Nan Drew Grace Belden Jessie Hoag Ruth Gamsby Carolyn Garlick Alexander Hawley W. 8. Lynne

Roosevelt men bolt credential committee and back

Chicago June 20 Roosevelt forces wage furious maneuvering over credentials as Congress threatens to split. Roosevelters ordered back after walkout amid gag rule dispute. Taft forces hail the division and prepare for possible second convention at Orchestra Hall while Root orders hall clearance if bolt proceeds.

Roosevelt

Wedding Invitations Out Announce July 3 Nuptials

Invitations are out for the July 3 wedding of Miss Bertha May Upton and Mr. James Ross Baxter. The ceremony will be at People's Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. Rev. H A Davenport will officiate. Both are well known. the groom works as a pattern maker with Crane Valve Co. His father is assistant superintendent. The widow Helen E. was named executrix after Charles H. Harrison's will was filed for probate today. the estate is small.

Bertha May Nathan B. Upton Iranistan Avenue James Ross Baxter Malcolm Baxter People’s Presbyterian Church H. A. Davenport Crane Valve Co Helen E Charles H. Harrison

Delegates See Hadley as Possible New Progressive Candidate

Missouri Governor Herbert Hadley drawn attention at the convention with a bold stand for regular procedure while facing Roosevelt foes. He declined to discuss his plans, yet Missouri and Taft Roosevelt allies signaled unity if he is named. Hadley said he would support Roosevelt and fight for his nomination, leaving others unsure how far the contest will go.

Chicago Roosevelt Herbert Hadley Missouri Oyster Bay Taft Coliseum Barnes New York United States United Press Southvik Ept

Harvard Awards Degrees in 271st University Year

Harvard university closed its 271st year awarding A B and S B degrees to 500 seniors and granting numerous honorary degrees. Recipients include Charles Stokes surgeon general of the navy Master of Arts, Williston Walker Doctor of Divinity, Frederick Forchheimer Doctor of Science, William F Slocum Doctor of Laws, Kuno Franke and Henry O Taylor Doctor of Letters, Lawrence P lacks Doctor of Divinity, Carlos De La Torre Y. Herta and Frederick Shattuck among others.

Cambridge Tyre $i Harvard University Harvard Commonment Charles ¥ Stokes Navy Livingstone C. Lord Eastern Illinois State Normal School Williston Walker Frederick Forchheimer William F. Slocum Colorado College Kuno Franke Henry O. Taylor Lawrence Placks Carlos de la Torre Y. Herta Cuba Frederick Shattuck Benjamin ©. Pierce George W. Goethals William C. Forbes

Kitchen Shower for Miss Anna E Molloy

Monday evening at Miss Amy Burns home a kitchen shower for Miss Anna E Molloy was held. Guests included Amy Burns Katherine Howard Jane Staggene Paulynn Irene Burns and Anna Molloy along with others. The party featured games and a toast with a receipt book as a gift and featured many useful kitchen items.

Amy Burns Central 4 Molloy John Soi Ahan Ent Presen Molloy Con Amy Bars Katherine Howard Jane Ee Staggene Paulynn Irene Burns Garet Fitzsimmons Crystal Dietrich Anna Molloy Lilian O'Connell Margaret Kiely Mary O'Connell Teresa Finnigan Lena Howard

Harmon Declines Attending Democratic Convention in Baltimore

Governor Harmon will not attend the Democratic national convention in Baltimore. He remains in Columbus at his executive offices and will receive reports of the proceedings.

Columbus Harmon Baltimore

Republican Convention Opens As Rosewater Calls Meeting

Chicago June 20 a flashlight photo shows Chairman Rosewater calling the Republican convention to order just before the争 fight for control began led by Governor Hadley of Missouri, flyer manager for Colonel Roosevelt.

Rosewater Chicago Just Hadley Missouri Roosevelt

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