The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-28
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Chicago, Ill. July 2S.-Members of
the national committee of the peoples
party assembled today in Chicago to
discuss plans for the national cam
paign.
Austin, Tex, July 2s-The annual
shooting tournament under the auspices
of the Texas State Spokesmen's asso-
citation began here today under condi-
tions promising a highly successful
meeting. Many crack shots are in at
tendance.
Macon. Ga. July 2S.-The Georgia di-
vision of the Farmers union began
convention here today with an attend
ance OF members from all over the
state. The proceedings will continue
until Friday.
st. Paul, Mimi. July 2S.-The receipt
of many letters and messages of con
graduation today reminded Governor
John A. Johnson that this was his
forty seventh birthday. Governor John
son was born at St Peter, Mimi, July
u.s. 1851.
London. July 2S-M. Marcel of Paris,
the inventor of the style of hair-dress-
ing to which Re has given his name,
was the guest of honor at a great ban
quet at the Holborn restaurant today
The affair was given by the hairdress-
ers of London.
Milwaukee, Wis. July 2S-A state
convention of the fourth-class post
masters of Wisconsin began in Mil
waukee today and will continue over
tomorrow. A good attendance marked
the pening of the conversation this aft
ernoon.
Cedar Point, O., July 2S.-Members
of the National Hay association from
fifteen states assembled here in annual
convention today and will spend three
days in discussing matters of interest
and Importance to the trade
Boston, Mass. July 2S-A twelve
round contest between Tommy Murphy
of Harlem and Rudolph UnhoIz, the
ranged for tonight's boxing show of
the Armory a. c. Both fighters are
reported in good shape for the bout
San Francisco, Cal, July 2s.-The
San Mateo lacrosse team leaves today
for an extensive tour of the eastern
states and Canada. The itinerary calls
for visits to Denver, st. Paul. Chicago
ffoI O+4,
Vancouver and other cities.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 2S-The entire
plant. including real estate of the
Neafie & Levy Ship and Engine Build
ing company was put up for sale at
public auction today by order of Re
ceiver Howard Z. Cornell The com
pany. which has constructed several
ships for the government, has been in
financial difficulties for some time
Lincoln, Ill. July 2S-The Illinois
Firemen's association, embracing de-
partments in more than $50 towns. be-
gan it's twentieth annual meeting and
tournament in this event on a long
program of prize contests.
! teenth annual exhibition of the Mon
mouth County Horse Show associa ton
the important society event of the sea
son for Long Branch and the neighbor-
ing resorts. opened today at Hollywood
| park under suspicious conditions. The
t show will continue through the re
mainder of the week
Mineral Wells. Tex. July 2S.-Tht
chief cities of the state were repre-
sented here today at the opening O.
the convention of the Mayors Associa
l ton of Texas. Features of the initia
session this afternoon included an ad
dress Of welcome by Mayor Highsmith
responses by Mayors Hays Of Dalla!
and Marrs of Amarillo, the annual ad
dress of the president. John H Bonne
of Tyler and a discussion of stree
paving and building. which was par
ticipated in by representatives, o
Sherman Weatherford. Austin anC
other cities. The convention will be o
t three days duration.
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