Boxing and sports calendar opens major events
Friday card in San Francisco features Frankie Burns against Red Watson in a 20 round bout while Al Palzer meets Bombardier Wells in 10 rounds in New York City. Weekends bring rowing regatta at Poughkeepsie and numerous championships and meets across the US and Canada including tennis, track, and motor races.
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Frankie Burns
Red” Watson
San Francisco
al Palzer
Bombardier Wells
New York City
This Date in History Highlights Notable Events
1712 Rousseau born in Switzerland died in France 1778. 1776 Mathews born in London died 1835. 1827 Winnebago Indians massacre settlers at Prairie du Chien. 1838 Coronation of Le Victoria. 1840 Samuel McKean born 1790 died in Burlington PA. 1855 Panama Isthmus railroad opened. 1857 Massacre at Cawnpore. 1862 Farragut began Vicksburg blockade. 1863 Lee recalls Confederate troops from Gettysburg. 1889 Maria Mitchell died in Massachusetts born Nantucket. 1898 Wisconsin celebrates state semi centennial in Milwaukee.
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Jean Jacques Rousseau
Switzerland
France
Charles Mathews
London
Plymouth
England
Prairie du Chien
Wis
le Victoria
Samuel McKean
A. S
Eumeneica
Burlington
Isthmus
Panama
Cawnpore
Farragut
Vicksburg
Gen. Lee
Gettysburg
Maria Mitchell
Lynn
Mass
Nantucket
Aug
Chamberlain’s Tablets Advertised for Gentle Bowels
A period advertisement claims Chamberlain’s Tablets provide an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects and encourages a trial, noting availability through all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Testimony on Acts of Steamship Trust in 1910 Discontinued
New York June 26. Testimony by C. H. Nyland of the Holland American line describes “fighting ships” used to curb competition by independent lines like the Russian East Asiatic Northwest Transportation Uranium companies. He says the tactic aimed to counter rate cuts by rivals and was discontinued in 1910.
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New York
C. H. Nyland
Holland- American Steamship Company
Steamship Trust
East Asiatic and Northwest Transportation Company
Uranium Company
Nyland
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Gentle Bowels Relief
An old advertisement-style copy touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a humane remedy for bowel congestion. It contrasts harsh treatment by mineral pills with gentle action, promising health after use and noting availability at druggists for 25 cents.
Memorial to Rousseau unveiled in Pantheon
In Paris this afternoon a memorial to Jean Jacques Rousseau was unveiled in the Pantheon. Designed by French sculptor M Bartholme the piece shows Philosophy seated between Nature figures with Rousseau's profile on a relief medallion marking two hundred years since his birth.
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Paris
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Pantheon
M. Bartholme
Rousseau
Birthday of Charles Alexander Harris noted as colonial expert
The piece marks His Pifty seventh birthday for Charles Alexander Harris born June 28 1855 educated at Cambridge and long served the British Colonial Office including Chief Clerk since 1909. It outlines his roles with the West India Naval Commission International Sugar Pounties conference and border disputes.
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Charles Alexander Harris
Cambridge University
Colonial Office
London
West India Naval Commission
British West Indies
Lynhey Buxton
Harris
Princess Henry of
Pless
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
William Jr. Courtleigh
Regatta History and seventeen annual Intercollegiate results
Thousands gathered in Poughkeepsie for the Seventeenth annual Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on the Hudson River tomorrow. Six crews compete in the big varsity eight with Cornell Pennsylvania Syracuse Wisconsin Columbia and Stanford. Cornell is the favorite with strong support for Wisconsin and Columbia, while Stanford is a newcomer in the four mile event.
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Poughkeepsie, N
Eg. OG OR
Poughkeepsie
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Hudson River
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Varsity Columbia
Hudson
Leland Stanford
California
Bing
Madison
Columbia
Morningside Heights
Stanford
Charles A. Courtney
Ithacans
Pennsyyvania
Syarcuse
Courtney
Livestock Movements Show May Declines with May Five Month Rise
Reports from the Bureau of Statistics show May 1912 receipts across seven interior markets fell for cattle hogs sheep and horses from May 1911, while five month totals to May rose about 9 percent. Exports dropped sharply in May 1912, with total meat product exports down 12 percent year over year.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Sioux City
St.aul
St., Louis
Atlantic
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlains Liniment
An old advertisement claims that at most one in ten rheumatism cases needs no internal treatment and that regular use of Chamberlains Liniment with massage provides quick relief. It urges readers to try the remedy and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Fights Scheduled for Tonight in Three City Bouts
Bombardier Wells meets Al Palzer in a 10 round main event in New York City. Frankie Burns fights Red Watson in San Francisco in a rounds match. Phil Kearney opposes Eddie Johnson in a 15 round bout at Antonito Colorado.
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Bombardier Wells
al Palzer
New York City
Frankie Burns
Red’’ Watson
San Francisco
Phil Kearney
Eddie Johnson
Antonito
Col
Ready to Race at Fort Erie Summer Meeting Opens
Fort Erie opens its two week summer meeting under the Niagara Racing Association with strong stables and high hopes. Four major stakes headline seven racing days including the Canadian Derby valued at 3500 for three year olds racing 1 1/4 miles.
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Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Stockholm
Niagara Racing Association
Fort Erie
Buffalo
Fort Track
Erie
Philadelphia Nationals Sign Rixey From Virginia
The Philadelphia Nationals acquire pitcher Rixey a crafty left handed hurler from the University of Virginia baseball team.
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Philadelphia Nationals
Rixey
University of Virginia
Walter Hackett Plays The Best Policy In New Run
Walter Hackett presents The Best Policy in a fresh stage run highlighting sharp wit and brisk dialogue. The production features Hackett’s signature humor and a cast delivering timing and flair, promising lively entertainment.
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Walter Hackett
Officer 666 Summer Run Planned in New York City
A summer running event titled Officer 666 is scheduled to take place in New York City. Organizers announce the course and date details, inviting participants and spectators to join.
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New York City
Whitworth College Ad Promises Growth at Brookhaven
Whitworth College in Brookhaven Mississippi announces future prosperity and plans to spend forty thousand dollars on new buildings within eighteen months. The piece highlights a strong literary curriculum a music conservatory arts commerce departments and overflow district rates and invites readers to request a catalog.
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Whitworth College
Brookhaven
Miss
Freckle Cream Promise at Local Drug Stores
Advertises Wilson's Freckle Cream claiming removal or fading of freckles with a money back guarantee. Markets 50 cent jars, mammoth jars for a dollar, and related fair skin soap. Mentions sale locations New South Drug Store Monroe Drug Co Chase & Collens Co.
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Wilson
Wilson’s Fair Skin
New South Drug Store
Monroe Drug Co
Chase & Collens Co
Debate Over South Carolina Chief Executive Character
The passage contrasts critics who charge the governor with erratic behavior abusing pardons and blocking laws with supporters who claim personal character slanders and praise a vigorous administration renowned for efficiency and prudent state management.
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South Carolina
Dermott Firms Praise Agent Ford and Welcome New Appointment
The Dermott Arkansas newspaper lauds Mr B Ford for opening Dermott yard service improving shipper courtesy and prompt handling while noting his transfer to Monroe as new Iron Mountain station agent. Local merchants express confidence in successor Brenahan maintaining the same fair policy. A brief line mentions a boxing sibling in Australia.
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Dermott
Ark
B. Ford
Iron Mountain Railroad
Monroe
Ford
Brenahan
Bimel Ashcroft Mfg. Co
Dermott Grocery & Com. Co
Fee Crayton Hardwood Lumber
Cad
Leavitt Land & Lumber Co
Schneider Stave Co
South Carolina Gubernatorial Campaign Grows Heated
The South Carolina governor race in Columbia pits incumbent Cole I. Blease against Ira Jones former state Supreme Court justice. After week one the contest appears intensely partisan with the prohibition issue sidelined and the struggle framed as Blease versus anti Blease factions within the Democratic party.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Tillman
Cole I. Blease
Ira Jones
State Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Blease
Liver Buttons From Hot Springs Offer Remedy
Hot Springs Liver Buttons touted as a marvelous laxative and tonic for constipation biliousness and sick headache. Claims to aid bowels stomach and liver improve skin and mood especially for elderly. Advert encourages sample request from Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs Ark and Chase Quotess Co as agents in Missouri.
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Hot Springs
Hot Springs Cheming, Co
Ark
Chase Quotess Co
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Ray Bronson
Harry Brewer
Indianapolis
Billy Allen
Joe Bayley
Bassano
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Rosseau
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J. Renwick
Harvard
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Annapolis
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Board of Health
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Memphis, Etc
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Gomes
Rydie Unrolz
Australia
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