20 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
1
New York June 18 Platt and Ben Adams top high jumpers left their jobs after a leave of absence request to join the Olympic team bound for Sweden was denied. The brothers, regarded as sure point winners, departed with teammates aboard the liner Finland.
In a prolonged statement from Tokio dated June 17 Prince Taro Sura, twice Premier and a key figure outside official circles, emphatically denies that the Japanese government’s attitude toward China has shifted or changed. He asserts the stance remains as previously stated and urges a peaceful approach.
A fragment notes a claim that influenced leaders urged a shift toward peace after a period of conflict. The language hints at a call for an end to aggressive action and a pursuit of tranquil relations, reflecting wartime sentiment and the hope for stabilization.
In Chicago on June 18 the Republican National Convention elected Senator Elihu Root of New York as temporary chairman by 558 to 502 over Governor Francis McGovern. Taft and Roosevelt forces claim momentum for their candidates as fights over delegate seating and possible dark horse choices continue into tonight.
Amherst June 18 the supreme court met with Chief Justice Sir Charles Townshend presiding. The docket was thinned by settlements out of court and there was little criminal work. Two cases were sent to the grand jury but no bills were found and discharged. Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes advertised as economical and nutritious, a ten cent package claimed to provide twenty servings.
Private sale offers the Treemont Farm known as Treemont Farm situated midway between Montague and Lower Montague in a prime dairy area. It covers 320 acres, 150 clear, with hardwood and softwood portions, 12 acres in orchard, well watered and fenced, and a large new dwelling house. Excellent location for dairy, substantial improvements, and repairs needed.
A sale offers American Percale house dresses at one dollar with grey and navy striped fabrics. Dresses feature chambray gingham trims, washable finish, and are praised for style and durability. Shoppers urged to buy multiple for summer wear.
Prowse Bros presents a June week of vaudeville at Union Square Theatre New York starring Maud Lambert and Eddie Foy in Over The River with Ernest B Ball. Wellington Cross Lois Josephine and Blanche King perform first time acts, plus George M Cohan Theatre hosts In Old New York by Harry Beresford. Joe Jackson the pantomimist and Fields and Lewis headline the comedic turmoil. other acts include McIntyre and Health In Hayti Carl McCullough Spotlight Impressions Dennis Brothers and Prof Pope with a talking canine Uno. also neckwear novelties and White Swan Yeast Cakes advert.
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