Taft Roosevelt fight shapes Chicago convention temp chair
The article notes President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt contesting for temporary chairman of the Chicago convention. It discusses the evolving strength of Confederate generals list, Bryan’s possible shift toward Wilson, and a Martinsburg liquor seizure by Women’s Christian Temperance Union. A monument to Barbara Fritchie is planned for Frederick, Md.
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Senator Root
Chicago
Roosevelt
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Martinsburg
Wai
Union
Frederick, Md
Barbara Fritchie
Whitttier
Barbara
Whittier
New Hampshire Enters On Ratification Task For Changes
As Ohio closes its convention phase New Hampshire begins a similar ratification process for forty two proposed amendments to its constitution. The Granite State requires two thirds electors and periodic referendums while Ohio frames changes in 1850 51 reflecting pioneer Northwest traditions. Texas onion yields and Petersburg driving conduct are noted in passing.
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New Hampshire
Granite State
Northwest Territory
Hungary Diet Gunfire Targets Count Tisza in Chamber
In Budapest on June 7 Count Tisza narrowly escaped assassination as Deputy Julius Kovacs fired three shots at him from the press gallery. Kovacs then shot himself. both men were wounded. Tisza remained unscathed and urged the chamber to express sympathy for the fallen rival.
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Hungary
Count Tisza
Julius Kovacs
Kovacs
Tisza
Limatic
Fred
Chamber
Revenge of the Silk Masks at the VirginianTonight
Amusements preview the Revenge of the Silk Masks in an ex cellent Saturday bill at the Virginian tonight featuring a big three reel program. A coupon with every ticket entitles the holder to a chance at a dish set if lucky. Dante's Inferno closes tonight at the Lyric after five reels of dramatic scenes of lost souls. Matinee starts 7 45, ends 11.
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Virginian
Petersburg
Dante
Wright Players shine in Oil Queen's Daughter show
The Wright Players drew packed houses with The Oil Queen's Daughter last night at the popular house. Tonight they present Rip Van Winkle in two acts along with a Vivagraph drama The Seventh Son Pathe drama Tiger Claws Selig drama A Crucial Task and on Monday Othello the Moor with two matinees at 2 and 4 pm and night showings. The article also notes the Danville players lack funds for laundry and urges league support.
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Wright Players
Bresent
Rip van Winkle
Vivagraph
Pathe
Fragmented excerpt on whiskey’s high costs and grain use
A fragment discusses whiskey and its alleged impact on the cost of living. It notes that much corn is used in manufacture for various products such as beet, poultry, and other items, implying that without this usage prices would be lower.
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Roosevelt
New York
Teddy
French Submarine Vendimaire Sunk Near Cherbourg
A French submarine Vendimaire was sunk near Cherbourg in 180 feet of water today. Three officers and twenty four enlisted men were aboard and there is no hope of survivors. The disaster occurred while a squadron of battleships led maneuvers with the submarine fleet.
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Cherbourg
France
Aged Wrinkled Faces Rejuvenated By Simple Wax Treatment
An old face is a mask to a younger look, claims The Beauty Becker. Ordinary mercorized wax applied nightly and washed off in the morning with warm water supposedly removes worn skin, whitening and smoothing complexion in a week or two. The ad promises vanished wrinkles, spots, and dullness with this simple treatment.
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Becker
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