Elks Clubrooms Modernized At Cedar Rapids Lodge
Cedar Rapids lodge No. 251 of the Elks undertakes a $10,000 modernization program after a spring reorganization. Exalted Ruler David G. Bleakley leads a house committee overhaul with new card room lobby and first floor upgrades, plus plans for a brick faced store room and expanded social facilities.
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Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 251
The
Elks
David G. Bleakley
Bleakley
House
I. B McGladrey
Frank Katterjohn
Emil Levsen
A. R. Menary
C. J. Bundy
Lodge
Chub
Elks Club
Photo finish Ne satisfies Hayes as 19th U S President
The account notes Rutherford B. Hayes born Oct 4 1822 securing the presidency by one electoral vote amid an 8 to 7 special electoral commission split. It then mentions Jonathan Edwards born Oct 5 1703 hailed by some as a great theologian who at 43 faced rejection from the pulpit yet found other means to support his large family.
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Rutherford Birchard Hayes
White House
United States
Samuel J. Tilden
Special Electoral Commission
Jonathan Edwards
Preacher Father-in-law of Aaron Burr Led College
The famous preacher rose to president of the College of New Jersey at Princeton. He was also Aaron Burr’s father-in-law, linking a notable clergy figure to early American political life.
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College of New Jersey
Princeton
Aaron Burr
Birth anniversaries honor two famed vocal figures
October 6 marks the birth anniversaries of Jenny Lind born 1820 noted for her sweet nightingale voice and Albert J Beveridge born 1862 a renowned Indiana senator and acclaimed orator of his era.
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Jenny Lind
Alberbert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Bronson Howard Remembered On His Birthday
New York Tribune reporter Bronson Howard produced early hits including Saratoga The Henrietta and Shenandoah His life would have reached 94 years today noting his impact on American theater and journalism.
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Bronson Howard
The
New York Tribune
Saratoga
Birthday Reminiscences of Edgar Saltus and Other Notables
A brief reminiscence notes Edgar Saltus born in 1858 in New York City and recalls his bizarre reputation and literary output. It mentions John Milton as another long readers may barely recall and reflects on Leonard Wood born October 9 1860 and his failed bid for generalship in World War I. The piece also references Rough Riders Theodore Roosevelt and Col. Frank Knox in passing and notes Hezekiah Niles born October 10 1777 and his Niles Register as a notable publication.
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New York City
Edgar Saltus
John Milton
Leonard Wood
Warren Harding
A.E F
Pershing
Rough Riders
Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Col
Frank Knox
Alfred M. Landon
Niles Communities Honor A Notable Founding Figure
Residents of Niles Ohio and Niles Michigan honor a prominent foundational figure whose legacy led to the communities bearing his name. Local celebrations reflect on his influence during the period the article covers.
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Niles
Ohio
Niles, Mich
Woodbury Cracks Up On Race Track
Cliff Woodbury once a top dirt and board track racer now runs a Chicago garage after a 1929 Altoona accident left him with multiple injuries. He quit racing in 1929 and began a shop career in 1930, saying the crash brought him to his senses though he still feels the urge when watching fast cars.
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Woodbury
Chicago
Cliff Woodbury
America
Altoona
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Bleakley Report
Thompson Photos
Merly
Wonex
Gmiensuir
Ecé
Bleakley and
Chachuma
Edward H. Kane
Robert J. Vinch
E. Harold Skinner
Don Hines
M. F. Mitralsky
William P. Whipple
E. A. Lee
Burt P. Day
Peter F. Bailey
Robert M. Vesely
Floyd Philbrick
E. L. Die
Howard R. Hays
Sam Geiger
Philip Leibsohn
Harry S Johnson
H. J. Robertson
A. W. Doubrasky
Neil Montgomery
Walter Nesper
Louis Stevenson
Gerald McKeely
Walter Meyer
R. F McGinnis
Ira C. Gabel
Carl B. Meyers
Paul K. Berry
I B. McGladrey
Lynn Swaney
Willard Chadima
John Plate
Ed Stefan
Charles Stewart
Harold Skinner
V. H. Hasek
Rev. Co. FP
Edwards
J. K. Munn
Paul Berry
Willard J. Chadima
Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Jack
Post Office
Azes Valles
Green's
Second Street SE
BIG Shoe Store
McLellan Stores
Second Street and
Third Avenue SE
Wisley Building
Hezekiah Niles
Niles Register
J. Warren Kerrigan
Oxfords
Dreses
Leslie
Ford
First Ave
Bigelow
Luberger Co
Montgomery Ward
Ladies
Second Avenue
General Electric
Smulekoff
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