Newton D Baker Born in Martinsburg Virginia
Newton D. Baker, born December 3, 1871 in Martinsburg Virginia, rose from a velvet jacket childhood to a notable legal and political figure in Cleveland. He studied at Johns Hopkins, earned a law degree at Washington and Lee, and partnered with Judge Martin A. Foran before aligning with reformer Tom L. Johnson. Baker became city law director, led 52 reform actions, and was mayor after Johnson’s death, serving in 1911 and 1913.
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Newton D. Baker
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Johns Hopkins
Woodrow Wilson
Washington and Lee
Cleveland
Martin A. Foran
Baker
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Elizabeth Wells Leopold
Little Giant Baker Led Democrats in 1912 Convention
Politician Baker, once secretary of war and noted by newsmen as the Little Giant, guided delegates during the 1912 Democratic convention. He oversaw massive mobilization efforts for World War I, visited fronts, then returned to Cleveland law practice and engaged in major negotiations.
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van Sweringens
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Wickersham Report
U. S
Widespread effort to shift property tax burden shown in reports
A nationwide AP analysis of 32 states details tax commissions pursuing shifts from property taxes to other sources. Despite revenue strains from unemployment relief and the business slump, states report tax cuts through lower assessed values, reduced levies, or rate reductions. Counties and states like Wisconsin Kansas Virginia New Jersey and Ohio report significant cuts, while others push centralized administration and new revenue sources to ease property tax load.
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NEW York
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Tax Commission
Leigh Watkins
Mississippi Commission
Kansas
Cc. H. Morrissey
Virginia
West Virginia
Erwin M. Harvey
Vermont
South Carolina
North Carolina
New Jersey
Frank A. O'Connor
Commission
Earl L. Fisher
Oregon Commission
John S. Edwards
Ohio
B. W. Baer
South Dakota
Utah
Nebraska
New Mexico
Michigan
Minnesota
Florida
Alabama
Delaware
The Creed for the Discouraged
A devotional fragment asserts that God made me to be happy enjoy life and help others while facing today s trials as a fiery test of faith and resolve.
I Will Rise Above Defeat Virginia Opal Myers
The speaker declares resilience and self mastery to overcome obstacles and pursue higher life aims. She affirms belief in an immortal, unyielding spirit, transforming failures into future strength and opportunities, vowing brave judgment and steadfast focus.
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Virginia Opal Myers
Four-Act Comedy Set For Midland City Benefit
Midland City will stage The Attorney For the Defense a four act comedy at the high school auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. The play is a PTA fundraiser directed by Mrs. W. L. Hicks with cast including Carson Ballrcom John Daniels Dorothy Stough Aileen Gullage Lillian Hawkins Bernice Horne D. R. Jackson Jule Howell Mike Palmer and Barnett Wiggins.
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Midland City
Midland City Dramatic Club
W. L. Hicks
Carson Ballrcom
John Daniels
Dorothy Stough
Aileen Gullage
Lillian Hawkins
Bernice Horne
D. R.jackson
Jule Howell
Mike Palmer
Barnett Wiggins
Waterspout Lifts Cottage Half Mile Over Lake
A water spout from Lake Erie carried a cottage east of Heron to Cheska Beach, half a mile over the lake, where it was dropped and wrecked. Owner Robert Breckenridge of Sandusky reported no injuries or other damage. Several years ago spouts were seen off Putin Bay but caused no harm.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Lake Erie
Heron
Robert Breckenridge
Cheska Beach
Putin Bay
Frost Hits Massachusetts Orchards. Some Safe in Higher Ground
Cold air chilled Massachusetts on Wednesday with frosts and ice in lowlands. Peach growers in Wilbraham and Hampden, where orchards are high, believed trees in full blossom escaped damage while lower localities faced uncertain injuries.
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Springfield
Mass
Wilbraham
Hampdes
Fragmented Local News Item Readable Fragments
A morning snippet from a local page lists partial names and events with missing context and unclear details. The readable fragments include scattered words about people and dates, but no complete actions or outcomes are discernible.
Patent remedy promises fast athlete's foot relief
A dubious advertorial claims one bottle of Movers Ring Ol can cure athlete's foot in ten weeks. The fragment mentions a Dothan Drug Co endorsement and urges readers to rub feet nightly to stop itching and discharge.
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