Laning to Build Norwalk Inn Hotel on Whittlesey Ave
Congres sman Laning announced plans to open the Norwalk Inn a hotel on Whittlesey avenue Norwalk. The two story brick building will measure about 100 by 32 feet and include 30 sleeping rooms an office a European plan restaurant and suitable facilities for both permanent guests and transients. The inn is set to open in April with meals available at the restaurant or elsewhere. A fierce lake wind recently caused hardship and gas shortages affecting the city mornings.
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Primre
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Car of powder wrecks tran line tragedy at Sandi Ford
Terre Haute Indiana January 21 Twenty two charred bodies were removed from the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Big Four wreck after a carload of powder exploded as it passed a freight train at Sandiford nine miles west of Terre Haute. The number of injured is at least 35 with a possible death toll between 30 and 49 officials say. The blast blew the entire train from the track demolishing three coaches and hurling the engine fifty feet.
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Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Gas Main Break Disrupts East Side Supply
The main broke at Orain last night cutting off gas to the east side. The outage began after 7 PM leaving residents without lighting. Many used coal oil lamps or lanterns. some had neither and faced hardship as the gas service failed.
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Orain
Investigation to Probe Ohio Hospitals After Newburg Revelations
Revelations at Newburg hospital for the insane in Cleveland suggest state wide scrutiny of conditions in Ohio hospitals. The report implies cruelties may have been common and that Governor Harris plans to extend the probe to all asylums once the Newburg inquiry finishes.
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Cleveland
Massilton
Lorain County
Newburg
Harris
Pavilion cafe flood hushes midday dining on Cheapside
A frozen water pipe on the second floor of a Manhattan restaurant on Cheapside flooded the counters and floor at noon. Guests faced disruption as water poured through the area until a plumber repaired the leak within an hour.
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Manhattan
Cheapside
Nour
Elyria and Mansfield linked by new trolley line
Elyria is connected with Mansfield by trolley tracks as the final rail linking Lake Shore Electric lines to the Mansfield Norwalk stretch was laid in Norwalk last Saturday. Though cars aren’t running yet, officials expect operation by week’s end with overhead wiring nearly finished. The first trip from Shelby to Norwalk is to occur Thursday, drawing a crowd from Shelby to a Norwalk show. Track laying on part of the route has been completed unusually quickly.
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Mansfield
Norwalk
Lake Shore
Five Oclock Tea Club Program Postponed
The Five Oclock Tea Club event scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Smith’s home, hosted by her daughter Mrs. 5. 4H. Equires, Jr., has been postponed until after Lent due to the death of Mrs. Jane Haines. West member James and guests Mr. and Mrs. Robertson have returned to Wooster. Mrs Howh of Harrison Street leaves for Florida. Miss Conion of Toledo visits Miss Viola Paisch on East Broad Street. The Men’s Dancing Club date changes from January 24 to February 8. Miss Lenora Smith returns from a brief stay with Amherst relatives.
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Mr. Robertson
Wooster
Conion of
Toledo
Viola Paisch
East Broad Street
Teachers' Club Hear Mr. Corson Talk at Mrs Symons Home
The Teachers' Club will be entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Symons on Fifth Street. Ex-Com Officer Corson of Columbus will deliver the talk.
Local figures depart for destinations as events begin
Vrs C Weaver and children leave for an indefinite stay in California while the Knights of Columbus host a reception marking the opening of their new rooms this afternoon and evening. Leicester Sands sails to Cleveland for a position with Dime Savings Bank. Mr Conion of Toledo visits Elvira friends. W T Parsch departs tonight for Cincinnati for the lumbermen's contention. Mr and Mrs France and son also noted.
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Vrs C Weaver
California
Knights of Columbus
Troops pulled from Jamaica island amid quake aid
New York dispatch reports the US withdrawal of Marines from Jamaica after Gov Swettenham demanded removal. Following a Kingston earthquake aid ships loaded with produce patrolled the streets while sailors camped in tents as residents faced rain threats and a shifting food supply. The Sultan of Turkey owns a carpet valued at $56,000.
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Admiral Evans
Congress
Guantanamo
Uncle Sam
Turkey
Instinct of Death Alleged From Brillat Savarin Anecdote
A fragment from Etienne Metchnikoff in Harpers cites Brillat Savarin recounting a great aunt near death who, asking for wine and speaking softly, declares that death becomes a need like sleep. The tale is presented as evidence of an inherited instinct of natural death.
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Tovarsky
Toxarsky
Brillat-Savarin
Ejie Metchniker
Harpers
What Monks Are Says Boy Running Along Wall
A Boston Herald writer recalls teaching in Goshen and failing to explain monks to pupils. When pressed, a child exclaimed monks are those little things that run along stone walls, revealing a humorous misinterpretation.
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St. Bernard
Boston Herald
Henry
Silas Ormsbys Solution and a Playmate for Him
A Marblehead tale recalls Silas Ormsby, town oracle and sheriff, answering a boy who asks why a ship is called her. He suggests it costs much to rig her. In a separate vignette a mother forbids her son from playing with neighbors, finally permitting a dog visit next door.
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Tucker's Wharf
Marblehead
Mass
Ben Longsby
Old Silas Ormsby
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Old Silas
Silas
Jones
Henry
Mrs Smith
Strauss Rejected by Berlin Academy Senate
Musicians such as Black Ball Strauss faced a blacklist by the Berlin Academy of Arts with all sculptors painters and other artists voting for him. Only musicians opposed his membership and rejected him, echoing past rejections of Wagner Humpendinck and Joachim.
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Wagner
Humpendinck
Joachim
Richard Strauss
Salome
Berlin Academy of Arts
French Academy
Rockefellers Clergyman Urges Total Abstinence
In a Bible class, Young John D Rockefeller cited two reasons for total abstinence. He said his father and mother were temperate, and his mature judgment warned that one glass could lead to more, making one glass too many.
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John D. Rockefeller
Indian QF Mexico Docile Poised for Peace and Pride
The piece portrays Mexican Indians as peaceful, patient, and polite laborers who prefer to be left alone. It highlights their lack of desire to hoard, kindness to children, and reverent respect for elders, while noting both admirable traits and moments of hardship in daily life.
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Two Old Gronies Celebrate Friendship on Christmas
A Washington Herald note recalls two Cincinnati men who mark Christmas by noon rendezvous on December 21. Hill buys a quart of wine, Tom buys a second, and they swap gifts a $29 gold piece and a double eagle while recounting their years of friendship. The ritual ends with lasting devotion.
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Frank L. Shafer
Cincinnati
Arlington
Hill
Tom
Bill
Washington Herald
Notable quotes on justice and etiquette from historical figures
A collection of aphorisms and anecdotes on execution methods with blank cartridges, lawyerly conduct, and royal service. It includes a soldier's execution with blank rifles, Choate urging gentler cross examination, a witty exchange about pay, and King Edward's chef's fixed dinner duties and annual 9000 dollar salary.
Had to Concede It Over Labor Wages Discussion
Subbubs explains enduring a minor labor dispute costing seventy-five cents weekly as the cook strikes for a raise from 4.25 to 5. Oldman reacts with shock at the small amount, noting the apparent wage dispute in a local Catholic Standard and Times humor piece.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Market Prices and Goods Listing From Elyria Trade Page
A dense listing shows prices for dairy, eggs, produce, meats, and staples. Items include Butter extra, cheeses, eggs states, apples, potatoes, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, lettuce, radishes, sauash, tomatoes, lard, smoked meats, sausage, and various grains with per unit or per box pricing. The page also notes train departures from Elyria and a historical note about the King of Norway.
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Virginia
California
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