Midsummer Day and Notable Anniversaries Across Cities
The article lists events and anniversaries including the Nativity of John the Baptist, the 12th anniversary of Ver Cleveland’s death, the centenary of Gen Henry Jackson, Rt Rev William Ford Nichols thirty years since consecration, Portland Rose Carnival events, Harvard Commencement Day, and a monument unveiling in Lafontaine Park Montreal honoring Dass Ormeaux.
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John the Aptist
Ver
Cleveland
Henry Jackson
U. S
Sc Rvice
Confederacy
William Ford Nichols
Episcopal
San Franco
Portland
Ore
Toorrow
Harvard University
Lafontaine Park
Montreal
Hard Des Ormeaux
Long History Outlined of Democratic Conventions
The article recounts the Democratic National Conventions from Baltimore in 1832 to Chicago in 1888, noting key nominees such as Van Buren, Pierce, Douglas, Breckinridge, McClellan, Seymour, Cleveland, and Harrison, and highlighting pivotal events including the 1860 split and the first use of a dark horse candidate.
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Zolk
Baltimore
General Cass
Michigan
Butler
Kentucky
Baltire
Candie
Cass
Kanan
Marcy
Douglas
Canton
Franklin Pierce
Newmpshire
Cinnati
Pierce
Glas
Buchanan
C. Breckinridge
Ned
Charleston
S. C
Stephen A. Douglas
H. V. Johnson
Georgia
Breckinlle
Lane
Oregon
Chicago
Gen 1 McClellan
Withorge H. Pendleton
Ohio
New York
Ratio Seymour
F. Py. Blair
Missouri
Jace Greeley
B. Grath. Brown
Isouri
Demts
Samuel J. "Tien
Ee Ietsal College
We 'S. Hasock
Rover Cleveland
Somas A. Hendeke
Indiana
Physin Pie
St. Louis
Allen G.thuofio
Noted Figures Celebrate Birthdays Across Nations
Dr. Wolfgang von Kapp born in New York City 62 years ago today. George von L. Meyer born in Boston 62 years ago today. Gustave Charpentier born in Alsace Lorraine 60 years ago today. Henry W. Watson born in Bucks County Pennsylvania 44 years ago today. Jack Dempsey born in Salt Lake City 25 years ago today.
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Wolfgang von Kapp
New York City
George von L. Meyer
Salt Lake City
Evolution of a United States Presidential Nomination
The passage recalls party nomination history from 1880s to 1916 highlighting Cleveland's 1884 bid, Stevenson as running mate, Bryan’s multiple bids, Parker in 1904, Wilson in 1912 at Baltimore on the 46th ballot with Marshall as VP choice, and renomination in 1916.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Adlai E. Stevenson
Ilinois
William J. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
New York
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Opening of meetings at Queens County Jockey Club and Connaught Park
Today's calendar lists the Queens County Jockey Club meeting at Aque duct ending, Connaught Park Jockey Club meeting in Ottawa, and continued Kentucky Association action at Latonia. Also on tap are the Second annual Army Horse Show at Churchill Downs, boxing tryouts in Boston, and Mike O Dowd versus Battling Ortega in Portland Oregon for ten rounds.
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Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct
L. L
Connaught Park Jockey Club
Ottawa
Kentucky Association
Latonia
Army Horse Show
Churchill Downa
Louisville
Boston
Mike O'Dowd
Battling Ortega
Portland
Ore
Spanish Dancer Amparito Claims World’s Largest Wardrobe
Madrid dancer Amparito, in a London engagement, boasts a vast wardrobe of 175 gowns and Spanish lace. She quips that clothes are her language to make friends abroad, as she speaks only Spanish.
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Madrid
Senorita Amparito
London
This Date in History Highlights Major Events Through Time
A compact roll of notable dates includes Lucrezia Borgia’s death in 1519, Congress authorizing 80 000 militia in 1797, Laura Secord signaling at Beaver Dam in 1813, and Solferino ossuaries consecrated in 1870. Also listed are Hancock’s 1880 nomination, Columbia’s 1895 boat victory, and the 1916 dissolution of Corn Products Refining Company as a trust.
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Lucrezia Borgia
Ferrara
Rome
Congress
France
Laura Secord
Beaver Dame
Rebecca Harding Davis
Washington, Pa
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Solferino
Gen. Winfield
Hancock
Democratic Party
Columbia
Hudson
Corn Products Refining Company
Smith’s NY Governorship Likely Supports at San Francisco
Alfred E. Smith, entering the second year of his two year term as New York governor, is seen as the likely New York delegation’s first ballot choice for the presidential nomination in San Francisco. A Tammany Hall product, he could count on full backing from that organization as long as its influence endures.
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Alfred E. Smith
New York
San Francisco
Empire State
Smith
Tammany Hall
Rise Through Tammany Ties to Governorship
The subject began as a junior municipal employee in New York and gained favor with Tammany Hall. He was elected to the legislature at 30 and served until 1915, then became Speaker of the Assembly. With Tammany backing he became sheriff of New York County before being nominated and elected governor two years prior.
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New York
Tammany Organization
New York County
Uruguay Backs Proposed League of Nations Endorsement
New York City Board of Aldermen offered De Valera freedom of the city, honoring the Irish Republic's leader amid international diplomacy debates.
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Uruguay
League of Nations
New York City
Regional Associations Highlight National Trade Groups
Colorado Springs hosts American Home Economic Association meeting while Atlantic City features Maryland State Bar Association events in Fort Worth, Texas showcasing regional chapters and professional gatherings.
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Colorado Springs
American Home Economic Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Maryland State Bar Association
Fort Worth
Texas
Commer
Christian Endeavor Societies Across States
Regional Christian Endeavor groups are listed in Alexandria Minnesota Indianapolis Indiana Saginaw Michigan and Racine Wisconsin under the Christian Executives Association and Minnesota Christian Endeavor Societies.
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Cial Executives’ Association
Alexandria, Minn
Minnesota
Christian Endeavor Societies
Indianapolis—Indiana
Saginaw, Mich
Michigan
Racine, Wis
Wisconsin
Inventor Patents Notched Plate Fly Swatter Cushion System
An inventor patents a fly swat design featuring a metal plate with notches to hold rubber bands. The bands act as cushions to absorb impact when striking insects.
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Demotic Party
Jackson
Martin van Buren
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Vanren
Richard Mason
James K
Ase-Amman Drug Compan
Behrens Drug Co
Waco
Tex
Victor
JAZZ
Foster Jewelry 0. Ltd
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem N.C
Oxfords
Bion F. Reynolds
Crawford Oxfords
SIG Haas & Sons
Mohawk
Monroe, LA
South Grand St
Ayan Caragev Masses
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