Notifying nominees of their nomination in early conventions
The text recounts historical practice of notifying presidential nominees after conventions. It describes the notification process, postage issues, and notable incidents with Henry Clay, General Taylor, and Andrew Hendricks. It notes mishaps with tail ticket notifications and social distractions at Saratoga Springs.
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General Taylor
Morehead
Washington
Louisiana
Taylor
Governors Island
Hiancock
Eastern Department
Cincinnati
Hancock
Missouri
Cleveland
Hendricks
Mraf Hendricks
Nations Committee
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Newport
Chicago
Atlantic
Thendricks
Great Hotel
All Atlantic
Three Ring Show Comes to Washington in July
Hagenbeck Wallace Combined Shows announce a Washington appearance on July 30. The world famous exhibition features trained animals, performers, and a grand street parade, combining Hagenbeck and Wallace acts for an unusually meritorious display.
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Washington
Wallace
Carl Hagenhback
Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with oath of payment
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. sworn in Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. The promo states the medicine is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists and accompanied by Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Talecas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney. Swortt
Ald
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Ohio
Halls
New Websterian 1912 Dictionary Offer Ends Soon
Readers are urged to act now for the New Websterian 1912 Dictionary illustrated in today's Journal. A coupon plus small distribution bonus secures a well bound, up to date dictionary at a deep discount before stock runs out. Also note Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Washington
Naniwa Wrecked as War Sparks In Pacific
The cruiser Naniwa, flagship of Admiral Togo, was wrecked off the Kurila Islands after engaging the British transport Nowshing. The Nowshing carried 1100 Chinese soldiers, mutiny followed, and Togo opened fire sinking the transport. Naniwa later engaged Chinese guns without vital damage.
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Naniwa
Kurila Islands
North Pacific
Lego
Krowshing
Togo
Tago
Leutenant
Nowshing
Prominent New Jersey Bog Owner Dies by Gas Suicide
Mathias M. Chew, 75, a major cranberry bog owner in southern New Jersey, was found dead beside his automobile on two country roads. A rubber tube connected his mouth to a gas tank supplying the car lights, indicating death by his own action using a new method.
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Mathias M. Chew
New Jersey
Transpersian Railway Project Hopes Reach Two Thousand Miles
The proposed Transpersian railway could exceed 2000 miles in length pending agreement between the British and Russian governments on Upwaen conditions.
Loot and Lost Items From Democratic Convention Debris
Police report numerous valuables left behind at the Baltimore armory during the Democratic national convention. Among the recovered items are jewelry including a diamond brooch, a gold hunting case watch, hats, umbrellas, a sugar package, water glasses, tobacco pouches, a mirror, a cuff button, and a small amount of cash totaling about 405 dollars. Some items were identified and returned to owners, with others awaiting claim.
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Baltimore
J. J. McGovern
Bridgeton
N. J
Bees Sting Man to Death in Pleasanton Fatal Swarm
A swarm of bees killed Drury B Radgeley a wealthy farmer in Pleasant A West Virginia. The insects settled in his hair and whiskers and stung him to death before aid could reach him.
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Drury
Radgeley
A. W. Va
Ald
Canada to gain four transcontinental railroads
Within two years Canada will have four transcontinental railroads the Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Pacific Canadian Northern and the Great Northern.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trank Pacific
Canadian Northern
Great Northern
Journal Want Ad Offers Ready So Language
A compact want ad service promises to place your notice efficiently. It highlights easy terms for readers seeking to buy sell or announce items or services through the newspaper.
Hagenbeck and Wallace Combined Shows Arrive July 20
NO ENTRA CHARGE Hagenbeck and Wallace Combined Shows exhibit here on July 20 with afternoon and night performances. Reserved numbered chairs in the crowd stand and admission tickets sold at the downtown office at the same prices as on the show grounds.
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Grand Free Street
Lemmoh's
Hagenbeck
Wallace
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound Praised by Michigan Mother
Scottville resident J G Johnson, mother of thirteen, credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Servants Wash with maintaining health despite hard farm work. She notes her daughter’s relief from painful periods and irregularity and endorses the medicine to others.
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Scottville
Mich
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Ily
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vir
Lydia
J. G. Johnson
Scottville, Mich
F.D.S
Confederate cavalry destroys two bridges on Federal railway
Fifty years ago on July 18 Forrest's Confederate cavalry destroyed two bridges on the Federal military railway from Nashville, Tennessee to Stevenson, Alabama. The overland mail to California was suspended to reroute the line, shortening the route by about 140 miles and reducing exposure to engagements.
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Forrest
Noashville
Tenn
Stevenson
Ala
California
Furngs
Heatwaves and storms scorch Chicago and Indianapolis records
Unclear fragments describe extreme heat and weather events across Chicago and Indianapolis. Mentions of sunstroke and broad heat effects ripple through the region as records are noted. Further readable details are limited in the text.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Watch for diarrhea in babies this summer
Mothers of young children should watch for any unusual looseness of bowels during summer months. Prompt attention at this time may prevent serious trouble. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended as a dependable aid, from Lemmons Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s
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