Wakefield hotel project offer from Kerkes hinges on tenant
Joseph Kerkes of Ironwood offers to build a hotel in Wakefield if the city or citizens provide a responsible ten year tenant for the property. He told J W Bedell and the Wakefield commission that construction could start immediately north of the Palace Store, possibly using part or all of the Kerkes building for the hotel and creating a new structure for his store. The commission authorized inviting Kerkes to present his proposal at the next meeting. The Wakefield Advocate noted these terms.
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City Commission
Joseph Kerkes
Ironwood
Kerkes
J. W. Bedell
Bedell
Wakefield
Palace Store
Wakefield Advocate
Pine Creek Declaration tale put to test by Shoemaker
Henry W. Shoemaker, Altoona newspaper man and descendant of Pine creek settlers, spent a decade collecting legends about the Fair Play Men and a July 4 1774 Pine Creek Declaration near Pine Station Clinton County. He now argues authenticity and many details are well established after interviewing elders and pioneers in central Pennsylvania.
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United States
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pine Creek
West Branch
Susquehanna River
Henry W. Shoemaker
Altoona
Shoemaker
Pine
Statue gift sparks Lafayette tribute in Metz
In Metz a Knights of Columbus statue of Lafayette is presented as townsfolk recall the Marquis. A June procession and chimes mark the occasion as verses honor Lafayette’s legacy and the French hero’s impact on liberty and freedom. John B. Kennedy notes the tribute in the New York Times.
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Knights of Columbus
Lafayette
Metz
Sim
Americas
Seart & Sishe
Sania
France
Agate
John B. Kennedy
New York Times
Washingtons Prayer in New Jersey Camp and Battlefield
The Detroit News notes that Washington prayed in the woods of the Short Hills during a critical wartime period. Local histories say Morristown area settlers knew Washington and his men when he encamped at Ford Mansion, now Washingtons headquarters, and traditions of Washington are treasured in many families.
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Washington
New Jersey
Morristown
Ford Mansion
Short Hills
Detroit News
Salmon Rebuttal Smell Sparks Butcher Banter
A brief exchange between a customer and butcher centers on a rotten smelling salmon. The customer says it smells, the butcher retorts that it is dead, framing a light, humorous street exchange. No further details are provided.
Forts, Fellers and Fans at the Little City Park Fair
The scene centers on a busy fair at Little City Park with Feller advertised trades, twenty five concession stands, and crowds buying sody pop under hot weather. A band plays jazzy tunes while vendors hawk cigarettes and peanuts. Patrons recall patriots once celebrated here, now seldom mentioned, amid fading memories.
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Httle
Nickles
Studebaker Light-Six Shipment Breaks Records for Newark Dealer
A trainload of 120 Studebaker Light-Six cars from South Bend to Newark, New Jersey, marks the largest single-model shipment to one dealer in the $1.00 class. The cars will be sold retail upon unloading, signaling strong demand from New York and New Jersey buyers for quality, low-cost luxury.
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Studebaker
South Bend
Indiana
Studebaker Sales Company
Newark
N. J
George Vusort
Lord
New York City
New York
Hudson River
New Jersey
Studebamers
Turing Fae
Ieee Ares
Amd
Michigan to issue 1,000,000 auto plates next year
E V Chilson deputy secretary of state says Michigan will issue about one million automobile licenses by early next year. Current issuance runs at about a fee per day with 700,000 plates ordered this year already running short. Jackson prison has rushed 25,000 more plates and plans to order further to meet demand.
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Lansing
Michigan
E. V. Chilson
Jackson
Boneheas Susie Doll Incident Continues
Susie asks her mother to whip Tommy after he broke her doll. Mother questions the claim as Susie insists he struck him on the head with the doll.
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Susie
Tommy
Londoner Henry Stevens Attends Michigan University Commencement
Henry N. Stevens of London England crossed the ocean to witness his first university commencement at the University of Michigan, marking a notable visit to a U.S. campus and ceremony.
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Henry N. Stevens
London
England
University of Michigan
Dumb-Just Dumb Love Tragi Comedic Exchange
A terse dialogue unfolds with a man declaring love to a woman who teases him back. He asks her to hold her breath as a coy response. The mutt character comments on never having tried such a moment, adding absurd humor to the exchange.
Human Nature. Mussian and Golfer Banter
A playful exchange features Mussian claiming he has been playing Men delessohn while a golfer bets he would surpass him, mocking the other player as never able to golf well.
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Mussian
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Picpus
Gogeric Drug Store
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Coney Island Lunch Becker & Velin
Props
First National Bank
S¢ We
John the Tailor
Human Nature
A. H. Thomas M.D
Paul
Hurley
Ernest Schaefer
Adolph J. Gedda Insurance AG
Representing the Insurance Co. of America
Hagen & Solberg
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