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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
4
The current outlook in Chicago expects Taft to secure the nomination if he can retain pledged or instructed delegates. The key weakness lies in Southern delegates, described as mercenary and lacking true allegiance beyond personal gain, likely to abandon him when needed.
The Democratic candidate Governor Wilson leads a national push with broad support. Maine delegates back his bid while Wisconsin, Delaware, New Jersey, Minnesota and North Carolina vote for him, indicating his nationwide appeal beyond local backing.
An editorial urges voters to support the Democratic ticket on Tuesday praising incumbent council members for fiduciary care and experience. It cites E. J. Evans as a seasoned mayoral nominee and argues the present council has delivered more in ten years than the prior fifty.
Fragmentary note discusses Ted’s ability to back the nominee, arguing there is no reason in party precedent or ordinary sportsmanlike rules to refuse support. The text centers on endorsement and political alignment within a party context.
A speaker recalls guiding a safety plow pulled by buckskin mules and sweating in the field. He envies the rich man with wealth and the farmers at work, then notes his own rise to ease with greenbacks while lamenting aging and lost strength. Written in a reflective, old voice by WALTMASON.
Multiple residents announce bids for the City Council in Winchester Virginia. Steward Grim James M Brown and Jow L Whisson pledge to serve the first and second wards respectively, promising to work for the people if elected.
Mr. L. R. Swimley of Waynesboro Virginia spent several days in town with relatives and left yesterday afternoon. Mr. William Jenkins who spent Confederate Memorial Day with Capt. and Mrs. M. T. Reed on South Braddock Street has returned to Baltimore.
Mr. William Conner of Cumberland has been in town for several days visiting his old associates.
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Walter Huntsberry traveled to Washington and returned with three Maxwell Mascott roadsters sold to Moore Frable and Company of Woodstock Virginia The Washington Sunday Star provides social and sporting news for Winchester readers and a newspaper wagon is promised tomorrow for five cents.
About 150 midshipmen of the class of 1912 were awarded diplomas in the Annapolis Naval Academy armory with President Taft officiating. Senator Claude A. Swanson delivered the pre-ceremony address as families and dignitaries filled the hall. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd and other notable guests.
A historic notice references Elon College discount rates in the South and quotes a Bostonian praise by Karl Lehman, highlighting health, convenience and scholarship. It invites inquiries to President W A Harper and notes a 1912 Virginia deed filing for John W Pingley heirs with a tax-related land claim.
The church boat in Sweden serves farm families around Lake Siljan and Leksand, traveling shore to shore to pick up parishioners then returning the same way. The piece notes social commentary and observations on daily life and work.
A London newspaper from 1718 warns against a impostor claiming to be the late John Partridge who died March 28, 1718. The notice confirms Partridge’s death and cautions readers about counterfeits abroad.
South Africa is described as a major global market for musical instruments with annual spending around 1,000,000 and about 50,000 on gen ges. The piece highlights the size and potential of the market.
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