Local notes mix tragedy and enterprise in Erie area
Norman Wd inger. Wild Bil Cummings death in Indianapolis race noted amid Erie updates. Barns block rooms linked to J. W. & A. P. Howard Co. plans. Rev Perry Haines lectures mailed. Dan Caldwell added to amateur photographers. John W. Rickers enjoy new Plymouth from Clarence Wallace. Weather and municipal issues, highway chief Tom Frame’s ties, asphalt breaks on North Center, Goldfinch’s consolidation plan for Paneama schools. Titusville Herald publisher Hd Stevenson injury. mayor conference on sewage disposal. various political and civic moves. suspensions in police and fines. Also public drama by Henry P. Meyer family. jury service call. Irene Mullen campaigning for city treasurer.
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Norman Wdinger
Bil Cummings
Indianapolis
Barnes
First Avenue
J. W. & A. P. Howard Company
Corry
Perry
Haines
Charles Cough
Dan Caldwell
Rex
John W. Rickers
Clarence Wallace
Bret Groundhog
Tom Frame
State Highway Department
Apthir H. Jamey
North Center Street
Washington Street
Areh Goldfinch
Pennsylvania
Paneama
Johnny Carey
Erie
Toasie Conyngham
Art
Pittsburgh
Third Ward
Bill Peiffer
Erie Railroad
A. P. Hawke
Bernarr MacFadden
Liberty Magazine
Maude H. Barnes
Bawin J. Lewis
Chima
U.S
John Dempsey
Billy Conn
Fred Apostoll
New York
Henry PF. Meyer
North East
Ricky
Katherine Kavanaueh
Erle
Carlton M. King
Union City
Casston M. King
Willy
Hile
Irene Mullen
Lincoln Birthday Tribute Highlights Self-Education
The piece urges Americans to read Lincoln’s writings to honor his birthday and emphasizes his self taught education. It argues education means drawing out latent abilities and praises Lincoln for reading, writing, and self-improvement despite limited schooling.
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Lincoln
Spencer County
Indiana
Ian
Sonik
Liincoln
Is The Dole Cheaper and Why Its Costs Rise
The article weighs cash relief versus work programs, noting outlays for public works may spur longer benefits. It cites U S relief thinking, economic tradeoffs, and public attitudes toward dole vs work, with reference to wartime austerity and social programs. It mentions international views on treaties and Chamberlain's approach in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tie Dole
Portante
Bruce Catton in Washington
Washington report centers on Congressman Edward Taylor of Colorado, veteran chair of the House Appropriations Committee. He emphasizes usefulness over ambition, recalls long service since 1909, and notes campaign frugality while recounting Washington life shifts. Details include Downey family calls and Senate wife social rules in a reflective portrait from 1929.
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Washington
Edward Taylor
Colorado
Ggives
Taylor
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Peltite
Beet
Mary
Leadville
Olimeys
Saloors
Sha
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files February 11 1919
City commission last evening selected J. B. Patterson for a corner property that housed a building destroyed by fire. The project at issue includes a proposed sale for $16,000 to aid rebuilding at the site on First Avenue. Knights of Columbus and local officials discussed the plan as a nearby home project moves forward. Waggontown resident Alstrom, recently back from overseas duty, is visiting his parents in the city.
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Xie City Commission
J. B. Patterson
Southad Center Streets
Corry Hospital
Knights of Fyiiliis
Fudge
TOD
First Avenue
D. L. Bracken
Jacob Franz
W.W. Blais
Waggonty “Tens Alstrom
Sith Division
Dorothea Mix and Dorothea Dix Philanthropy
A misread reminiscence credits Dorothea Dix as a Worcester native born in 1802. It notes her philanthropy in prisons asylums and almshouses with 30 institutions linked to her influence and laws for reform. It erroneously assigns Civil War service and a death in 1537.
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Dorothea Mix
Dorothea Dix
Worcester
Mass
Hollywood Pils Shop Hollywood Pils Shop
Miss Dorothy Flizabeth Hunk, age 18 days, becomes the youngest movie newcomer in Hollywood. Director Wesley Angeles used her in a brief scene in "vi gilation to Happiness," lasting one minute with two takes and a waved arm. Dorothy is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harman Hack of Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Dorothy Flizabeth Hunk
Dorothy
Wesley Angeles
Descendants of Wiedes Named from Spanish Jewish Roots
Descendants of Spayn Many of Wiedes of Constantinople trace lineage to Spanish Jews exiled during Columbus era. Their synagogues retain names of Spanish cities such as Toledo and Granada, preserving historic ties.
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Spayn
Wiedes
Spain
Toledo
Granada
Wang Family Name Cited as Most Common in China
A Collier's Weeks feature notes the Wang surname as the world's most common family name, used by about 150 million Chinese, roughly one third of China's population, per Wrilet in the article.
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Wang of Wang
China
Measles dangers and immunization from medical society
Somowit warns measles are serious and highly contagious. The discussion notes that most school children catch it, often spreading within families during coughing and sneezing. Complications include pneumonia and ear infections. one attack confers immunity, urging protection by vaccination.
Romance prompts a congressman's bid for office
A congressman cites romance as the motive for seeking office while voters show whimsy. Apartment dwellers fear no regrets from a radio strike. Goebbels urges a return to courtesy. executioners in full dress are questioned. The Spanish war notes no strategic gains, and Italy touts synthetic rubber for tires and frontier boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goebbels
United States
Peru Boasts Highest Railway in the World
Peru in the 1870s built the Central Railway from Callao and Lima into the Andes led by Henry Meiggs. The 298 mile line reached 15,080 feet at Galera with La Cima at 15,805 feet, making it the highest standard gauge railway. Doctors rode trains to supply oxygen to fainting passengers amid spectacular mountain scenery.
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Peru
Andes
Henry Meiggs
San Francisco
Meiggs
Hama
Gatherng al Colps
Computent
Central Railway
Callao
Lima
Huancay
Galera
la Cima
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Tox
Getty
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Senate
By William Ferguson
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Pacific
Canada
Alaska
Klondilv River
Yukon River
Rissia
Premier Chamberlain
Giddes
Alwhlan
London
Bruce Catton
Mel
Sheridan ‘Downey
Teamtop
California
Lino
Alto Gether
Seniar
Columblis Carling
Moefinite Assurance
Harrisburg
Unis
Findley Lake
Hollywood Pils Shop
Ceril B Destille
U. S Senate
Ladsy DeMille
Seine
Dorothy Lumiour
Lot
Charles Baslon
Ansistant Diseotar
Directoy
Barton
Buddy
Pitturiz
PL. Wien
French Foreign Legion
Elsa
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Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
Somowit
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