News forecast for political conventions and events this week
The Republican National Convention in Chicago opens Tuesday with temporary chair Elihu Root and key committees to follow. Democratic preparations in Baltimore start a week later. Maine votes in primaries for senator and governor, with Vermont and several colleges also in session. Major gatherings include credit men in Boston, real estate exchanges in Louisville, civil service in Seattle, plus horse shows and boat races nationwide. The Thaw case also reaches White Plains.
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United States
Congress
Plaisted
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National Association of Credit Men
Boston
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Louisville
National Conference of Civil Service Commissioners
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England
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New London
White Plains
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Notable dates and figures from history and birth anniversaries
Historical milestones span 1775 Washington named commander in chief, 1854 Worcester fire nearly destroying the city, 1863 Union repelled at Winchester, 1866 war declared by Prussia, 1888 Frederick III dies, 1904 General Slocum disaster, 1911 Standard Oil ruling, plus a note on Raisuli’s custody incident and celebratory birthdays for Mme Gadski 41, Mme Schumann-Heink 61, and Admiral Fremantle 76.
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Continental Army
Worcester
Mass
Miroy
Winchester
Ewell
Hanover
Saxony
Frederick III
Raisuli
Mme. Gadski
Mme Schumann-Heink
Sir Edward Fremantle
His Fortieth Sixth Birthday of Sir Harry Maclean
His Forty-sixth Birthday, ha'd Sir Harry Maclean, whose ad venturous experiences as a soldier of fortune have frequently brought him into the public eye, was born June 15, 1848. The scion of an ancient line of Highland chieftains, Sir Har ry had soldiering in his blood, and naturally entered the British army in his youth. Some thirty-five years ago, while stationed with his regi ment at Gibraltar, he visited Tan gier and made the acquaintance of the late Sultan Mula el Hasan of Morocco. He was induced to become instructor of the Morocco army and has ever since been prominent in the affairs of that country. He has dis tinguished himself in many cam paigns against the revolting tribes men. His most notable experience
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Harry Maclean
Harry
Gibraltar
Tangier
Mula el Hasan
Morocco
Old and middle aged urged to take Chamberlains Tablets
The ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets for strengthening digestion and keeping bowels regular. It claims they are mild and gentle and particularly suitable for people of middle age and older, and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
Socialists to Open Campaign in Chicago Tomorrow
The national committee of the Socialist party schedules a large demonstration in Chicago to formally launch the national campaign. Eugene V. Debs of Indiana and Emil Seidel of Wisconsin are slated as the principal speakers for President and Vice President.
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Chicago
Ill
National Committee
The
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Emil Seidel
Wisconsin
United States
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Quick Healing for Burns and Wounds
The nation is urged to fear injuries from the Fourth of July while Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is promoted as the swift remedy for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions. It is advertised as a rapid healer for boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
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Bucklen
Large UGA commencement class to receive diplomas
At the University of Georgia in Athens on June 15 one of the largest graduating classes since establishment will receive diplomas during commencement week. The baccalaureate sermon will be by Rev. W. L. Pickard of Savannah and the Wednesday graduation address by Judge J. H. Lumpkin of the Georgia supreme court. The notice also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and other coughs with a safety claim and dealer availability.
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Vermont
Montpelier
Baltimore
Yale
Harvard
Big
Little
Taft
Hamilton College
Clinton
Athens
University of Georgia
W. L. Pickard
Savannah
J. H. Lumpkin
Georgia Supreme Court
Chamberlain
Wedding on Socialist Lines Unites Dana and Holliday in Cambridge
A simple ceremony at the Dana home Cambridge witnesses Edmund T. Dana grandson of Lonsfellow and Jessie Holliday English painter marry with a justice of the peace officiating. The wedding reflects socialist views of the contracting parties and was held June 15.
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Cambridge
Mass
Edmund T. Danna
Lonsfellow
Jessie Holliday
Richard Henry Dana
Chamberlain's Tablets Promise Gentle Bowels
An advertisment claims Chamberlain's Tablets provide an agreeable bowel movement without discomfort and urges readers to try them, noting availability from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
National City Bank Marks 100th Year
New York June 15 The National City Bank the United States largest financial institution will celebrate its 100th anniversary tomorrow. It received its first charter on June 16 1812 and began operations a few months later. In recent years the bank has been controlled by Standard Oil capitalists.
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National City Bank
New York
United States
Standard Oil
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted as Gentle Bowel Aid
An old advertisement depicts a stern policeman and harsh rhetoric, contrasting it with Dr King’s New Life Pills described as gentle in guiding bowels to action and health. The copy claims the product costs 25 cents and is sold at all druggists.
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Dr. King
Canadian Olympic Team Sets Sail for Stockholm Trials
Canadian athletes and drivers named by June 15 to uphold Canada’s Olympic honor in Stockholm next month. The squad will spend a week to ten days in final practice in England before proceeding to the Swedish capital.
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Monteval
Canada
Stockholm
Liverpool
England
Cardus Worked Like a Charm
Jonesville South Carolina Mrs Kendrick writes of severe womanly trouble and cancer fears. After hospital surgery and ineffective medicines she used Cardui and improved. The vegetable tonic is advertised as a long time remedy for women’s weakness and disease.
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Jonesville, S. C
Mra. J. Ss. Kendrick
Cardus
Cardui
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