Tin Plate Kings and the Greece Crisis Recalled
A long excerpt surveys the tin plate fortune linked to Constantine of Greece and the Leeds family. It notes William B. Leeds as the first tin plate king, funding Constantine’s return to power, the plebiscite, and the ensuing royal drama tied to steel and policy. The piece frames the baroque money trail shaping modern Greek history.
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Jytesbst
Ki Constantine
Greece
Anjeri Vari
Conteasts
Snikeo America
William J. Leerls
Leeds
Princ Christopher
Constantine
Alexander
Amelia
Athen
Gonquest
Constantines
William B. Leeds
American airship touted for simple operation and self-stability
An American maker unveils a small airplane that supposedly balances, steers, and maintains level flight with minimal pilot input. It promises easy learning for beginners, self-guiding once aloft, and low maintenance. Critics warn that the old warning what goes up must come down still applies, preferring caution to owning such a craft.
Fragmented 1920s Ruminations and Vague Political Snippets
A garbled collection of phrases touches on kingship, postal rates, elections, and sports, with references to a World Series fence, a star catcher in the Appalachian league, and figures like Harding and Merritt. The piece reads like overheard or scanned notes, mixing stray opinions, names, and implausible quotes without clear context or coherent narrative.
Erie County Highways Lift Suburbs in Substantial Growth
A 1902 journal-clip notes Erie County highway gains from 3 miles in 1918 to 60 miles in 1929 boost diverse industries. Statements by J. K. Shields, Erie Chamber of Commerce secretary, credit concrete roads with rising land values, farm income, and urban linkages, including a 20 percent suburban day rise.
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Erie County
Pao
J. K. Shields
Erle Chamber of Commerce
Shields
Erie
Aeree
Moto Hihway Transport Service
Prac Aen
Erin County
Vilne
Mr_ Shields Henigies
Tius
Rest at Last: Death Ends Watson’s National Political Rise
The sudden death of Seraton Thus E. Watson ends a striking and picturesque national political career. He was beloved in his home state for a loyal following, while critics claimed an overbearing ambition and temperament. His shift from literary work to public life is portrayed as a costly mistake.
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Seraton
E. Watson
Farson
Thomas Jeferson
Napoleon
Thomas Jefferson
Niles
Mutual Opens Big Branch at Ferncliff Erie
The Mutual Telephone company opens a large west branch exchange west of Ferncliff Erie. The new exchange cost about 40000 and will serve up to 1000 telephones. Construction started in early summer and concluded this fall with a 30 by 40 foot building. Aimed to serve Wesleyville and Twenty Mile Creek area. next branch planned southeast of Erie.
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Erie
West Branch
Mutual ‘Telepharm Company
West Lakera
Ferncliff
Phyihon
John
Niles
Mutual Telephone Company
Wesleyvilla
Twenty-muth
Cherrystreste
Jane Borden Will Filed For Probate In Erie
Jane Richmond Borden’s will, dated January 13, 140, names local beneficiaries including Salvation Army and Woman’s relief groups. Real property in Hewn is to be sold with proceeds to be distributed to specified parties. Attorney W Pitt Gifford and Sine Find serve as executors amid questions over the deceased’s fate after the body was found near a washed area.
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Salvation Army
Terifis
Fantary
Fire destroys Ran dolph apple vapor plant Monday morning
Incendiary fire devastates the Ran dolph Plant of apple vapor production early Monday. The plant had been recently bought by Arthur and Dooali Waris of Pentel NOW who employed a large workforce and planned to use a surplus of apples from local farmers.
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Icendiary
Drigny
Randolph
Arthur
Dooali Waris
Pentel
Guessing Contest At Mueller Purine Frepoes
Large community guessing contest announced at 10 E Main Street. Prizes awarded for nearest estimate of all priced pieces. entry requires contestants to pick up a chest at Mueller Purine Frepoes. Event billed as the biggest gate contest in Garey.
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Repti
Mueller
Garey
Paving Nears Completion on Westfield Viaduct
The viaduct paving is finished soon with four men guiding the jumper for Wie anfewatl on the synth aide as the structure arrived. Electric lamps at Thridge Weliin are installed and work continued all week. cleanup and postwork follow. The Chamaugaie Traction Company employed a large force. tracks between North Portage Street remain active while brick work finishes and streets await cleaning.
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Westfield
Wie
Anfewatl
Tampa
Noth Portage Street
Ghautaugaie Traction Company
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Stantine
Ramed
Plastirus
Gohatun
Tom Sims
Howsea
Harding
Merrit
Senate
Georgi
Vieves
Allen’ White
Daspy
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Aise Liveie Sullivan
Witlaw
Richard Dutton
Columbus
Iowa
Anil
Dutton
Sue
Dutton Ume
Columbius
Ray B
Eilwbeth Wogswell
Warren
Rainie Myer
Corty
Presbyterian Church
Tarrh
Mutual
Jane Borden
Willis
Ana Yao
Dr. D. Padoll Traction
Siemoos
Bernstein Bros. Clothier and Furnishers
Center Street
Glenwood
Barlow Hardware ‘Co
Corry
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