Taft speech electrifies Raleigh audience at Yarborough luncheon
In Raleigh on December 7 1911 William Howard Taft spoke for twenty five minutes on the duties of the United States after the war. He praised the nation's children and warned soberly against drunkenness while reflecting on politics and leadership. Judge W A Hoke introduced him at Meredith College and Chapel Hill appearances. The event drew prominent figures from both parties and highlighted the Chamber of Commerce efforts to host national figures.
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N. C
United States
William Howard Taft
Chamber of
Yarborough
Chamber of Commerce
Willam Jennings Bryan
Taft
Yale
Chapel Hill
Loiby
Association
Meredith College
Greensboro
Carl Duncan
Nerioon
University
Bryan
Hoke
Smin
Inivitee
Mr. Taft
Bucharest as gateway of Balkan power and romance
Bucharest rises from its ancient fortress origins to a modern capital famed for grand boulevards, gilded cupolas, and the Dimbovitza river. The city’s history sees control by Russia Austria and Turkey, then union under Cuza, while its eastern flair and European style attract judges, Taft, and visitors alike.
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Bucharest
Figuers
Thyanus
Tirgovishtea
Wallachia
Radu Negru
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Moldavia
Cuza
United Provinces
Dimovitza
Black Sea
Paris
Dimbovitza
Pleyna
Carpathians
Balkans
This Date in History One Hundred Years Ago Today
A compact historical timeline notes births and deaths for notable figures across eras. It lists August Belmont born in Prussia in 1816, Thomas Bard born in 1841, Pope John XXIII? No, pope in 1866, and Dr Welts in 1891, with brief death and location details.
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August Belmont
New York
Rhemish
Prussia
New York City
Thomas R. Bard
U. 8S
California
Chambersburg
Hueneme
Cal
Rome
Peter and
Paul
Dr. Welts
Notable Birthdays Across Military and Civic Leaders
Admiral Henry Mayo born in Burlington Vermont sixty years ago today. William Cardinal O Connell of Boston born in Lowell Massachusetts fifty seven years ago today. Brig General William M Black born in Pennsylvania sixty one years ago today. William Pitt Kellogg born in Orwell Vermont eighty six years ago today. James P Austin infielder for the St Louis American League team born in Swansea Wales thirty four years ago today.
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Henry T. Mayo
Burlington
William Cardinal O’connell
Boston
The
Sacred College
Lowell
Mass
Illiam M. Black
United States Army
Pennsylvania
William Pitt Kellogg
United States
Louisiana
Orwell
James P. Austin
St. Louis
Swansea
Wales
Hot Supper Rolls Ten Cents A Dozen
Advertisement notes Farris Bakery offering hot supper rolls at ten cents per dozen, dated December 7 on a 3t schedule, indicating a bakery sale or promo item in the period.
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Farris Bakery
New York Theatrical Gossip Highlights Bathing in Broadway
Miss Laurette Taylor returns to the Globe in The Harp of Life as Mme. Bernhardt’s fame endures. New plays anticipated for Christmas include Give and Take and Marjory Daw. The Eagle's Wing depicts national defense through industry and border raids. Upcoming releases feature The Purchase Price and Twisted Trails with Tom Mix and a Fox lineup led by The Love Thief. Lasky Corp buys rights to The Dummy Freckles Mrs Leffingwell's Boots Witness for the Defense.
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New York
Laurette Taylor
Peg O
the Globe
Harp of Life
Jr. Hartley Manners
John Howard Lawson
Marjory Daw
George D. Parker
George Scarborough
Vincent S. Lawrence
Tmogen
Harry James Smith
Marie Hardstrom
Rufus Steele
Senate
Seli
Tom Mix
Tom Perry
Victoria Forde
Eugenie Besserer
Lily Clark
Barney Furey
Little Lillian Wade
Famous players—Lasky Corporation
Harvey O’higgins
Harriet Forde
Gene Startton Porter
Private Monopoly Much At Fault
Frederick C. Howe, Commissioner of Immigration, told the National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits that private monopoly over land and transport drives up living costs. He urged land opening, public transportation, and government-led farm equity to curb immigration and shift wealth from speculation to farm production.
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Chicago
Frederick C. Howe
Port of New York
National Conference On
Howe
America
Europe
United States
Canada
England
Instant relief for stuffed head with Ely's Cream Balm
Claims rapid relief from nasal congestion due to colds or catarrh by applying a small amount inside the nostrils. Describes fragrance antiseptic cream that penetrates air passages to soothe inflamed membranes and provide instant relief. Urges purchase from a druggist.
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Ely
Fidelity Gives an Easy Conscience
A narration of a New York cabaret evening where a wife and a male companion discuss infidelity with an escort. The author reflects on the couple’s dilemma and argues that fidelity yields a clear conscience and avoids compromising appearances.
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New York City
Mother
National Woman's Peace Party Meet Opens in Washington
Delegates arrive in Washington for the second annual meeting of the National Woman's Peace Party led by Miss Jane Addams of Chicago. Regular sessions start tomorrow and extend through Sunday.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
National Woman's Peace Party
Jane Adams
Chicago
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Empire Theatre
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Virginia Kirtley
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al. W. Filson
William Fox
Love Thief
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Alan Hale
Denmark
Woman's Peace Party
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Véber
Corbett Co
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Walser
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