Parker Selected Temporary Chairman At Democratic Convention
Baltimore reports say arrangements committee backs Judge Alton B Parker former presidential nominee for temporary chairmanship amid Bryan opposition. Murphy of Tammany leads fight. Wilson forces consider Culberson or Henry for temporary chair, James eyed for Clark forces. Bryan remains noncommittal as coverage notes party's progressive versus conservative split.
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Associated
Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
William Jennings
Bryan
Charles I. Murphy
Tammany Hall
New York
Parker
Theo
Bell
California
Colonel Bryan
Wilson
Culberson
Henry Both
Texas
Ollie James
Kentucky
Clark Forces
One Week Only Butter Offer at Chapman & Co
For one week only Ham mer's Jersey Cream Butter is offered at 30 cents per pound. Chapman & Co promotes the product as the best on the market.
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Hammer’s Jersey
Chapman & GO
Cash Grocery Promises Quality Service and Low Prices
Friendly ad copy touts pure road life and quick service at Cash Grocery, highlighting quality style and low prices to attract customers.
Brockton Fair Horse Show Sparks Laughable Comedy Vibe
Catalog notes humor and image from the Brockton Fair and Horse Show. Mentions titles such as Mias Pussy Loves Animals and a Western comedy titled Wodow Jones Admiralst. Prices appear in the record fragment.
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A. Setedming
Wodow Jones
Admiralst
Great Picture
Brockton Fairand
Roosevelt and Taft Clash as Convention Fights Loom
Chicago reports a night of strain as Roosevelt and Taft factions vie for control of credentials and strategy. Roosevelt backers push for a possible second convention while Taft supporters seek to block moves and lock in a path to a lead.
Taft Forces Control Resolutions Committee At National Convention
The Resolutions Committee is controlled by Taft with former vice president Charles Fairbanks as chairman. La Follette representatives submitted a draft platform though Taft forces hold a tentative Patt platform in abeyance, focusing on tariff banking and currency provisions.
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Resolutions Committee
Taft
Chridge
Pairbanks
T LaFallette
Joe the Turk to Lecture in Laurel at Presbyterian Church
Joe the Turk, known as Joe the Lurk, will lecture at Laurel Presbyterian Church on Friday June 28 under the Salvation Army. Capt G W Hazlett notes he has preached across America and recently toured the old country. He performs on multiple instruments and carries a unique illuminated umbrella decorated with General Booth and Miss Booth likenesses designed in army colors.
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Joe
Presbyterian Church
Laurel
Hailiesburg Post
Salvation Army
G. W. Hazlett
the Argus
United States
America
Old Country
Deanss
Aniv Ifm
William Booth
Booth
Dennis Building 15 Torn Down in Laurel
The Abraham Dennis Building at Oak and Front is being rapidly demolished by owner Dennis. He plans immediate construction of a two story brick store. Local shops promote olive oil polish and safe groceries amid a rundown scene with drug and grocery ads.
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Abraham Dennis
Laurel
Dennis
Ron
Lionel Grocery
Laurel Crorery
Weather forecast for Mississippi by Washington bureau
Fair to night and Friday. The item reads like a brief forecast note from the Washington weather desk for Mississippi with a casual promotional interlude about a Laurel Grocery coffee grinder offering.
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Washington
Mississippi
California Withdraws From Convention Resolution Adopted
Chicago, June 20. The California delegation adopted a resolution withdrawing from the convention and stating they would not be bound by the pledge on Roosevelts. Illinois is Loyal, Chicago, June 20. An effort to reduce the Roosevelt delegates from Indiana to join in a bolt was attempted.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Ferth
Miles Poindexter
Poindexter
California
Hwinois
Trinoig
Taft Supporters Stand By Taft Amid Roosevelt Bolts
Chicago dispatch reports Taft supporters vow to stand firm regardless of Roosevelt bolt outcomes. Some discuss nominating Hughes, Cremmins LaFollette or Hadley. Flinn resigns from Pennsylvania committee, Vashon named successor. Roosevelt delegates released from obligations but stay in fight. rooseveltists return to re sessional committees. The Ninth Alabama district owns unclear context.
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Chicago
Penrrose
Taft
Justice Hughes
Cremmins
LaFiol- Jefe
Hadley
Prodigals
Roosevelt
Golanel Roosevelt
Alabama
Distret
Committee debates disposal of seventy two contests
Committee members weigh whether they can dispose of the seventy two contests in time for the conventional four o clock Uris afternoon. The unclear text indicates planning and scheduling concerns for event completions.
Roosevelt Followers Face Scrutiny in National Debate
Ambiguous references describe internal divisions within Roosevelt ranks. Trusted supporters reportedly question leadership timing and strategy ahead of a key credentials committee meeting. Page Two notes broader activity across states.
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Chicago
Dinalters
Roosevelt
Bijou Theatre Presents Eclair Film Program and Bison Feature
The Bijou Theatre showcases Devere singing spotlight songs and forty scenes from Eclair’s moral drama Alcohol. An “An Andian Mid’s Elopement” Bison feature plays with European artistry. Fans praise the onside ventilation and clear pictures. Admission details not legible.
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Devere
Flickerlass Pictures
Eclair
Europe
W.G. T
Brannon and Green Go Free After Justice Court
Brannon and Green were discharged on their own recognizance after defense by Attorney J. W. Sharbrough of Laurel in the Stafford Springs case. The two white men faced murder and assault charges over a negro picnic shooting after a row escalated when Frank Dace was killed and Rute McCormick was wounded. Witnesses described a large liquor influence gathering. Dace provoked with a stick and was shot by Brannon, with Green firing as McCormick continued shooting. Public sentiment blamed neither Brannon nor Green, and the local judge released them.
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Col
B. W. Sharbrough
Vossburg
Court of Justice of the Peace
W. C. McCraw
C. W .Brannon
P. W. Green
Stafford Springs
Brannon
Frank Dace
Green
Rute Mctormick
Negrosa
Dace
Waao
Cachere
Negravs
McCormick
Seannon
Hin
Windhamy
Arde Rathe
Bachute
Sharborough
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Ehairs
Republican Leaders Caucus
Coliseum
Root
Elihu Root
Kenyon
Holt
Gronna
North Dakota
Missouri
Hlinois
Republican Party
Committee On Permanent Organization
Credentials Committee
Afd Forc
Thomas Devinen
Thoosewall
WT. Lauder
Braddur
Cde
T. E. Winn, ‘the Feed Man
Paris Green
Wallace. Drug Co
Laurel Grocery
Flinn
William Finn
Irom
Pennsylvania
Republican
H. Gil Vashon
Teddy
Jane
Theodore
Nodsévelt
Bijou
Brannon and
J. W. Sharbrough
Rome
Richelieu
Walace’s
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