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Newspaper
Rockingham Daily Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
1
A local seller promotes BD. D. D. Prescription skin remedy from Chicago, claiming rapid itch relief and permanent cures. The ad promises a money back guarantee if the bottle fails, urging psoriasis eczema and related skin sufferers to try the product now.
The article outlines President elect Wilson's early cabinet picks, naming Vice Chancellor Garrison of New Jersey as Secretary of War, David Franklin Houston of Washington University as Secretary of Agriculture, and Franklin K. Lane as Secretary of the Interior. It notes Garrison’s admin skills, Houston’s scientific farming focus, and Lane’s Western legal background shaping public land policy.
The entry notes William Jennings Bryan, born in Salem Illinois, was a presidential nominee in 1896 at age 36 and again in 1904 and 1908, though he was defeated each time. It lists his service in the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses, a defeat in a United States Senate bid after 1896, a world tour in 1906, and his role as editor of the Commoner.
William Adoo aged 49, born in Marietta Georgia, a lawyer and longtime counsel for Southern railroads, famed for constructing the Hudson tunnel beneath the North River in Manhattan. A bold supporter of Woodrow Wilson before and after his nomination, he remains active in national politics.
Albert Sydney Burleson of Texas, aged 860 years, began public life at 28 as assistant city attorney in Austin. He was elected to the Fifty-sixth Congress and has been reelected to every Congress since. He married Adele Steiner of Austin.
Josephus Daniels of North Carolina aged 49 born in Washington NC has been a newspaper man since age 18. He served as chief clerk of the Department of the Interior from 1893 to 1895 and was editor of the Raleigh News and Observer and a Democratic national committeeman from North Carolina.
Lindley M. Garrison age 49, born in Camden, N J, son of an Episcopal clergyman, brother of Justice Charles G Garrison of the New Jersey Supreme Court. He was appointed to the chancery court in 1904 and reappointed by Chancellor Mahlon Pitney, who would later join the United States Supreme Court.
James C. McReynolds, born in Kentucky and longtime Nashville lawyer, moved to New York in 1907. He served as special attorney against the tobacco trust and the anthracite railroads, switching from Democrat to Republican in 1896 and voting for McKinley.
William C Redfield aged 64, born in Albany New York, long engaged in mercantile and manufacturing pursuits. He served as director of the Equitable Life, was commissioner of Brooklyn in 1902 and a tariff expert. He was a member of the Sixty second Congress and was defeated for reelection last November.
The report notes the death of Secretary of Labor William Bauchop Wilgyn at age 61. Details on date and cause are not provided in the source fragment.
Dr John D Bear of Elkton Va touts Bear s Emulsion as a remedy for winter coughs and rundown health. Testimonials claim weight gain after use and improved appetite with renewed strength. Several local druggists and stores from Dayton to Timberville advertise it.
An immigrant born in Blantyre Scotland came to the United States in 1870 and worked as a miner from 1871 to 1898. He led the district miners union 1888 to 1890 and helped organize the United Mine Workers of America, serving on the national executive board and as a member of the Sixtieth, Sixty first and Sixty second Congresses.
Franklin K. Lane born Prince Edward Island aged 49 practiced law in California served as San Francisco corporation counsel in 1889 and ran for governor in 1902 He has been a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission since December 1905.
David Franklin Houston born in North Carolina served as secretary of agriculture. He led the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas and the University of Texas, later becoming chancellor at the University of Washington in St Louis and author on agriculture and politics.
Mrs Ellen Martha Shipman died at her son-in-law W A Obaughs home near Mt Solon Virginia on February 27 1913 after a period of illness She was 80 years old and had joined the United Brethren church at age 12 She was born in Adin Jureg Virginia and married first to John H Hoffman who died after Kernstown battle Later she married Frank.
W Shipman of Bridgewater widow and matron of Shenandoah Collegiate Institute and School of Music dies aged elder in the Shenandoah Valley community. Survived by two daughters Mrs W A Obaugh Mt Solon Va and Mrs J D Harp Benevola Md and a son Dr John H Hoffman. Buried in Dayton after services led by Rev J B Massey and Rev J H Ford, with Dr A P Funkhouser assisting.
Newport News Times reports criticisms that several cabinet officers were selected amid premature enthusiasm. Editors caution against premature praise and emphasize scrutiny of qualifications before confirmation.
The Hali fax Gazette notes the Millsville tragedy is linked to a corn shucking kiss, a curious local detail that captures the community's perplexity about what occurred and how a simple custom became a fatal spark.
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