Pennsylvania Democratic Convention Burns Bryan Faction
In ertsbile May 22 the Democratic organization led by James M. Guffey defeated the Bryan faction over delegate instructions. Guffey’s slate chose at large delegates while Bryanites sought binding instructions for Nebraska. The platform urged tariff revision and anti trust enforcement, with a minority report defeated 87 to 23.
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Ertsbile
Democratic Organization of
Committee On Permanent Organization
Peter A. O’doyle
Wilkes-Barre
William T. Creasy
Columbia
Colonel Guffey
J. K. P. Hall
Ellis Tbility
Arthur M. Dewalt
Aghigh County
John G. Harlan
Columbia County
William H. Berry
Delaware County
Guffey
Bryan
Gray
Johnson
Dewalt
Lehigh County
Jere S. Black
York
LaFollette Profile and Democratic Contention at Ratio
Washington gossip outlines Bob LaFollette as a potential presidential nominee with a plain Wisconsin farm background. The piece contrasts his hunting and oratorical image with T. Roosevelt and notes his influence as a minority senator, alongside Pennsylvania Democratic delegates debating Bryan and the 1906 state convention.
Wire fences as makeshift telephones on western ranches
Captain John G Souder describes how long wire fences in the west and southwest serve as improvised telephone lines for ranch communications and military maneuvers. Signal corps use quick attachments to connect with fence wires, reducing the need for temporary lines though poor connections can occur. Meanwhile a separate report covers a woman presumed dead who awakens in her coffin, recounting her trance experience and survival.
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New York
John G. Souder
San Antonio
Texas
United States Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Girl Hair Pullers at Verona High School Flag Rush
In Verona on May 22 the junior and senior classes clashed during a flag rush at Verona High School. Black eyes, bruises, and scratches marked the struggle as the junior girls fought to reach the pole while senior girls aided their classmates. The seniors ultimately won the contest.
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Pittsburg
Verona High School
Kiss Saves Woman in Trance Incident
London reports a remarkable rescue as Mrs. Carton of Tombridge collapsed in a trance and was saved from a severe danger after a brief and tense episode witnessed by bystanders and medical staff.
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London
Mrs. Carton
Tombridge
Ruinous policy sinks Muncie Press firms
The financial failure of Muncie Press Publishing, led by president Frank D Haimbaugh, follows the Star league strategy of low price papers backed by McCulloch and Reid. The plan, aimed at boosting sales, destroyed profitability and harmed competitors including the Indianapolis Journal and Sentinel and Terre Haute papers.
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Muncie Press Publishing Company
Frank D. Haimbaugh
Star League
Muncie
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
McCulloch
Reid
Muncie Press
Indianapolis Journal and Sentinel
The
Star
Burrows May Be Tossed Aside By Taft Roosevelt Factions
Washington May 22 Julius Caesar Burrows of Michigan is named temporary chairman and keynote speaker for the Republican national convention but Taft and Roosevelt managers may overturn him. The anti Roosevelt reactionaries seek to control the resolutions committee and craft a safe platform while Roosevelt and Taft supporters vow to resist.
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Washington
Julius Caesar Burrows
Michigan
Taft
Roosevelt
Burrows
Resolutions Committee
Panama
Nathan Scott
West Virginia
Eack
Aldrich
Hale
Chicago
Powell Clayton
Oklahoma
Brooker
Connecticut
New York
Kansas
Burton
Hart
Iowa
Anti- Cummins
Railway
Scott
Harry New
Beveridge
National Committee
Eleven Graduates at Harrison Township Commencement
Eleven graduates from Harrison township will hold commencement exercises in Lucerne on Thursday June 4. The program includes class march invocation solos vocal items salutatory addresses and the presentation of diplomas by County Superintendent William Hass with Rev C E Bebee Rev Bolton and Prof George E Hicks among speakers.
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Harrison Township
Lucerne
Mary Batty
Florence Remley
Florence Dodt
Nellie Morris
Lola Powlen
Fern Powlen
Elmer Tucker
John Smith
Leo Frushour
Russell Kerns
Edgar Baker
James Winn
C. E. Bebee
Herb Burton
Blanche Morrison
Edw. Hall
Jessie Dean
G. M. D. Bell
Essie B. Gates
George E. Hicks
A. M
South Bend
Ind
Morrison Sisters
William H. Hass
Bolton
Sale on Ladies' Wais ts and Furnishings at Low Prices
A newspaper advert announces deep cuts on undergarments and dresses from American Beauty corsets to muslin drawers, covers, skirts, and summer underwear. Prices drop from 75c to 39c on muslin items and 98c for larger pieces. hosiery and coats also discounted. every item slated for a significant price reduction.
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Éaek Diez
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Bob
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LaFellette
la Fellette
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Clearfield
Mr. Bryan
East
William J. Bryan
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National Biscuit Co
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Chas
BION
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Woman
Teddy
Whch
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Gilson Gardner
Happs Gut Pride Store
Broadway
Logansport, Ind
Elwood
Chas. Simons
Mr. Simons
Rapp
Simons
Logansport
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W. L. Douglass
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