Ohio Democrats seek unit pledge for Harmon at Baltimore
Ohio Democratic leaders press offer of compromise to let the state convention endorse Governor Harmon and award a complimentary vote on the first ballot. Harmon supporters demand the solid delegation for the Baltimore convention. Harmon campaign says the primary result entitles the state’s 48 votes, while Harmon rivals push for a fair plan to avoid a split fight.
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Harmon
Toledo
Ohio Democratic
Inateurtiona
Selly
Gow
Judson Harmon
Presid Rt
Baltimore
Witter Fighteithough
Bute
Wilson
Flarmonomen
Chalc
Democratic Party
Fos Efarmon
Russell Howard wedding recorded in Washington church
The marriage took place Saturday June at the residence of the bride’s parents 1914 N Street. The groom was Alfred Harding bishop of Washington officiating. Bride Christobel Russell, daughter of Mr and Mrs George H. Russell of Niagara Falls, is the youngest daughter of the late Col George B. Russell. The ceremony united the Russell and Howard families in a quiet local wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Street
Alfred Harding
Bistop
Washington
Christopele
Ger Russell
Niagara
Multiple Obituaries and Notices From June Deaths
A jumble of death notices and funeral details dated in June from varied localities. Names include Annte W Goodwen, Abessie Torn, and others with residences at Vermont Avenue and George Washington Hospital, plus memorials for families like Rohde, Fenwick, and Stewart. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery and private graves. church services listed at Holy Trinity and St Pauls.
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Vermont
Goodwen
Hodges
George Washington Hopital
Abessie
Notle
Ellyn
Daushte
Edward Round Pau
Kinchelor Cinemt
Glenwood Cemetery
John Co
Tiput
Flewadier
Tatate
John Green
Afotsule
Meehan
Caburg Piper
BRR
Yoo Mavried
RO Frank Raingruber
James W. Ar
Laney BO Wardell
Holy Trinity Church
Thiers Sixta
Justine Rohde
Ty Trinity
Stindaws
GB Fenwick
Fairmont
Iatysse
St Pauls Church
Delegates Vie as Cox Leads Ohio Gubernatorial Race
Cleveland area delegates gather as James M Cox is said to lead the gubernatorial contest with more than two thirds of the delegates pledged. Gen Oliver Hughes challenges from Algiland. Edward World leads for at large representation while Walter Aladorf, Robert Crosser, and Joseph Greeves contend. Hugh T Nichols declines renomination. George Long to chair, George B Christian Jr. to secretary.
Idaho's 8 for Clark Adopted by Dems in Idaho Falls
June 3 Idaho's Democratic state convention adopted a resolution directing eight delegates to back Champ Clark at the national convention. The body recessed to attempt harmony between warring Dubois and anti-Dubois factions. Frank J. Moore was named temporary and permanent chairman without opposition. Clark instruction was a key demand of the Dubois side.
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Alene
Idaho
Champ Clark
Frank JL. Moore
Clark
Dubois
Taft Delegation Leader James Williams Named Tucson Resident
James T. Williams Jr heads Arizona’s Taft delegation to the Republican national convention. He previously served as a United States civil service commissioner before resigning illness forced. After recovery he moved to Tucson, Arizona. Ralph H. Cameron elected national committeeman and long-time Republican delegate in Congress from the Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Willams, Jr
Arizona
Noa
Washington
United States Civil Service
Taft
Tucson
Ariz
Ralph H. Cameron
Congress
Territory
22 Pledge Faith to Taft by Alabama Delegates
Birmingham delegation confirms unwavering support for President Taft with 22 Taft delegates adopting revolutions. Two delegates from the Third Alabama district, instructed for Taft, announce they will vote for Roosevelt.
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Taft
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Huw
Roosevelt
Illiteracy Concerns C. S. Address at George Washington University
United States Commissioner of Education P. P Clanton spoke to graduates of George Washington University's normal school at Centrify School last night. He warned that illiteracy rose due to European influx but would be temporary as American public schools educate all illiterates.
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United States
P. P Clanton
Normal School
George Washington University
Gangs Battle Near Court Over Chinatown Queen
Rival Chinatown gangs clashed for Wanda Murphy the former gang queen, firing over forty shots. Five leaders bound for grand jury minutes earlier, while Jack Zelig was shot in the head and probably killed. Police halted the fighting as reserves arrived and five leaders were arraigned at Tombs court.
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New York
Chinatown
Wanda Murphy
Tombs
Grand Jury
Bluecoats
Jack Zelig
Wanda
Wildle
Zelig
Queen
First Knights Reach City for Friday Auto Parade
Representatives of the Knights of Columbus arrive from Oxnard California and Moxico Mexico for the unveiling events. The auto parade date is moved to Friday evening with cars reporting at 7 p.m. on the ellipse south of the White House. A substantial sum is allocated to illuminate Pennsylvania Avenue and a reception is planned at the New National Museum on Friday night. Authorities seek Taft’s order to close departments Saturday noon. Public concert and statue unveiling at Convention Hall are arranged with tickets on sale at hotels. Subscriptions pour in from numerous sponsors to fund the Columbus statue unveiling.
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Knights of Columbus
Oxnard
Cal
Moxico
Isaac Gans
Joseph Stoddard
Citizens’ Executive
Chamber of Commerce
Gans
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rudolph
New
National Museum
Strasburger
Taft
Maurice D. Rosenberg
Edward H. Drepp
Convention Hall
German and American naval officers toast at embassy visit
Admiral von Paschwitz commends American progress and navy while praising friendly ties with the United States. German and American officers exchange toasts and plan official visits. The squadron will tour Washington and New York with luncheons, dinners, and Navy hospitality events aboard ships.
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Admiral von Paschwitz
America
Moltke
Germany
Washington
White House
New York
Mob Demands Negro Prisoner as Train Searches Loom
Enraged residents of Princess Anne and nearby areas mobbed the jail in Salisbury seeking the handover of Wesley Miles a black man arrested on two alleged attacks on a sheriff's daughter. Miles was moved to Salisbury and authorities planned to transport him toward Baltimore with trains being searched along the route.
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Salisbury
Princess Anne
Wesley Milea
Princesa Anne
Wiliam J Phillips
Miles
Phillips
Sansuury
Delmar
Laurel
Pocomoke City
Cambridge
Baltimore
Endurance Run Pathfinders Enter Philadelphia Tour
Philadelphia hosts Washington endurance run pathfinders as Secretary Crammer of the Quaker City Automobile Club plans entertainment and the hotel as headquarters. Cole officials U.S. pathfinding car, and a possible test car with race drivers may accompany the tour from Harrisburg to Washington.
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Philadelphia
Washington
C. W. Crammer
Quaker City Automobile Club
Pathfinder
Crammer
Pathfinders
Fort Side Inn
Henry A. Rowan
W. B. Dannemhower
Reading
Allentown
Stewart
Cole
District of Columbia
Paul Gilmore
Canada
Taft Leads In Ohio Delegates At State Republican Meet
A contested Ohio primary featured 34 of 42 Republican districts backing former President Roosevelt. Pro Roosevelt delegates cheered loudly while Taft supporters, led by the Cincinnati delegation, cheered when Burton cited Taft’s four year record. Burton faced interruptions as he read his speech and addressed questions amid expectations of a Chicago convention close.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Burton
Republican Party
Cietionati
Senator Burton
Col. Roosevelt
Dallas
Chicago
Licensed to Marry in Multiple Virginia Locales
A long list of marriage licenses issued for numerous couples across Virginia towns including Richmond Newport News Petersburg and Bethesda. Records name the bride and groom ages and the officiating clergyman with several entries referencing Rev. names and a few county or city affiliations.
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Frederick £. Vogt
Eleanor Schultz
Paul Monzel
Frederick C Pok
Esther P. Hicks
Richmond
William J. Brooks
George W. McGill
Elsie V. Mangum
Montgomery John A. Marteron
Eff I. Tydinga
James Ath
William F. Sippie
Maria A. Parker
C. S. Bundy
Erasmus A. Pond
Mary A. Beall
Baltimore
Bundy
Norman B. Brooke
Clarabel Henderson
J. Dimonneedore C. Lowtar
Roanoke
Belen Offferdinger
Samuel H. ' Greene
Joasph Z. Henson
Mildred S Pannell
A. J. Tyler
Frank Groges
Minnie Dobbs
E. Sonn Mebewel
Pannie Duncan
W. Westraz
Willis Montgomery
Henrietta Jones
D. W. Haysan
Dixon
Lucy Gray
Me WD. Norman
Lieya W. Shepherd
Aline A. Morris
George H. Harris
Richard Bumbrey
Ethel West
W. H
Amy Jecknon
Wiliam
H. Scott
R.A Hart
M. Strickland
Willie Forces
Dollie Carter
Edward Brackett
Rex
W Westray
Jutta Swann
C._ Cushingberry Ix Glascoe
Annie Turner
Benjamie Briscoe
Helen Lomax
Rev. W. &. Morton
Barnes and Taft fight split GOP bosses from people
A persistent message denounces Mr. Barnes and allies pushing boss rule over the people in the Republican nominating fight. It cites direct primaries showing Taft’s weak support and calls for Barnes to lead the Taft forces to override rank and file wishes, arguing for democratic rule and against corporate political gain.
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Hlindls
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
New Jersey
North Dakota
Maryland
California
Oregon
Nebraska
Taft
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Maine
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
North Carolina
West Virginia
Washington
Vermont
Mr. Taft
Barnes
Chicago
J. Barnes
Mr. Barnes
United States
New York
National Committee
Lse
Helps on Care of the Hair and Skin
A vintage beauty guide explains using canthrox shampoo for hair shine and growth, with a foaming hot-water mix. It warns against powders and greasy creams, recommending spurmax lotion for skin protection and a velvety complexion.
Attractive Residences for Orderly Modern Homes
Plans describe fine houses built with top workmanship and materials. New, unoccupied, in choice locations with stone front, cellar plan, furnace area, laundry, butler's bathroom, servant dining room, large first floor with drawing and music rooms, three sleeping floors, six master rooms, servants’ rooms and baths, birch finish and ivory enamel, Otis lift and plate warmer.
Roosevelt and Taft Clash Over Convention Control
The debate centers on popular rule and fair dealing as Barnes and allies push to seat unchosen delegates at Chicago and nominate a candidate the rank and file oppose. Roosevelt denounces Root opposition while Taft backers welcome a test at the convention amid party splits.
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Barnes
Taft
Chicago
Republican Party
Prelate at Commencement at Georgetown Visitation Convent
Cardinal Gibbons spoke at the Georgetown Visitation Convent commencement on the usefulness of women and their homes as a force for national good. Valedictorian Nathalie Antionette Davia of El Paso led the graduates, including Florence Kelley and Eulalie Lavelle, among others.
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Georgetown Visitation Convent
Cardinal Gibbons
Nathalie Antionette Davia
el Paso
Tex
Florence Mary Kelley
Eulalie Margeret Lavelle
Hope Eleanor Rothstein
Lillian Saran Kellay
Florence Marguerite Rambo
Atala Marie Carter
Nora Mead Corbett
Luella Finheart Cahill
Kathrine Sarah Stoughton
Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Satled
Arrived steamers include New York Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam and Cincinnati from New York for Cherbourg and Hamburg. Cherbourg Cleveland for Tests and New York York George sailed. Lusitania departed for Liverpool.
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New York
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Chicago
Havre
Cherbourg
Berlin
Glasgow
Cameronis
Christiansand
United States
Plymouth
Kaiser Wilhelm 11
Bremen
Cincinnat
Hamburg
Pishguard-Lusitania
Liverpool
Clevsland
York
George
Hotels Union Meeting Fails to Draft Grievances for Strike
Hotel workers gathered at Typographical Temple to discuss a potential strike. President Paul Cavanaugh presided as delegates from New York failed to arrive, leaving no concrete plan and prompting a rescheduled meeting to pursue progress on a strike.
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Hotel Workerington
Paul Cavanaugh
Carl
Cavanaugh
New York
Grant Hamilton
Fund to boost Gaynor under presidential play for mayor
Special to The Washington Post reports a $20,000 fund from prominent New Yorkers to promote Mayor Gaynor for the Presidency. Gaynor’s name reportedly under consideration though he has not been formally informed. A Gaynor presidential committee, mostly staff, has begun active campaigning in New England, the South, and the West. Assemblyman Jos Gelder says Gaynor is favored and that William Jennings Bryan would likely back him.
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Washington Post
New York
Geynor
Gaynor
New England
Bryan
Jos Gelder
Brooklyn
West
Delegates Instructed For Speaker Clark Pass 400 Mark
Clark campaign officials claim the number of delegates instructed to vote for Speaker Champ Clark in Baltimore surpassed 400 as Idaho joined the Missourians with eight delegates. Dubois, Clark director, says 46 Idaho delegates are counted and expects West Virginia to instruct for Clark this week. At Clark HQ officials say thousands of supporters will travel to Baltimore.
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Champ Clark
Baltimore
Clark
Idaho
Dubois
West Virginia
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