Ohio crime and disaster roundup across many towns
A sprawling wartime era recap reports inmate deaths, trains strikes, bank mergers, robberies, arson, and political shifts across Ohio cities. Incidents include a hospital inmate killed by a train near Irate, a trolley car collision in Canton injuring three, banks in Marysville to merge, and multiple fires causing substantial damage. Police, guards, and officials across Akron, Youngstown, Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, and other locales report accidents, murders, and investigations with numerous arrests and legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadley Tart
Vuinnsatade Cospital
Howerd Winey
Wooster
Irate
Pramas dl
Licensu le Galty
Jessie Jones
Martine Perry
Akron
Findlay
Crabbe
Canton
Morrison
Nawark
Marysville
People's Bank Smithe Bank of
Maryeville
Bank of
DO. Cundingham
Pindlas
Church of Thyiet
Indianapoliarom Beedsminla
C. A. Callumber
Greenfield
Fairfeld County
Pinding
Eceh
Cleveland
Police View
Wifttrs Miller
Morcer County
Toledo State Hospital
Mery
Linyd Bare
Slits Jade Bieith
Herbert Sonnet der
Ween
Wate Board of Administration
Youngstown
Yorte
Cave
Poe
Storkholders
Obie
Rome
Art America
Toledo
Woeste
Vital Matietios
Tae Alenet
Hacking Valley
Athens
Hinenefinr
State Tax Commission
Atie
John Mancock
Tieknt Mpent
Jenne Pouherty
New Fore Central
Riyria
Robbets
Hickland
Pen Maid
Evoulih
Lancaster
Matalawee
Charles Davie
Intem
Clay Products Company
Liverpool
Feflerat
Felder
Cincinnati
Tovernment
Palherwie
Elon
John F Batley
Emurt Ls Goad
Hie Dome
Ottawa
USA
Minor Lee Bates
Vempone
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Afghan Bear and Bolshevik Fears Roil Afghanistan
A hostile view of foreign powers grows as Afghanistan faces renewed fear of Bolshevik incursions while idolizing independence from Russia. The piece blends cultural portraits of Afghan men and women, with references to Abdur Rahman’s defense schemes and eight-man draft ideas, reflecting early 20th century geopolitical anxieties and national defense myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Russia
Siag
Rabibullsh
Abdur Rahman
Abdir Rahman
Paria
Katul
Exiled Brazilian Royals Could Return in Panama Pantheon Plan
Harriet Chalmers Adams reports a movement to build a national pantheon in Rio de Janeiro for Brazil’s historic rulers and to bring home Dom Pedro I and II along with Joao VI and Isabel. The piece criticizes the Pantheon and recalls Dom Pedro II’s controversial reign and exile, noting hopes for reconciliation and honor.
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Brazil
Colby
Rio de Janeiro
Pessoa
Brexit
Dom Pedro I
United States
South America
Harriet Chalmers Adams
National Geographic Society
Rio Dre Janeiro
Joao VI
Pedro I
Isabel
Republic of Brazil
Dom Pedro II
Paris
Comte d’Eu
Lves
France
Dom Luiz
Pedro II
Lisbon
Pantheon
Portugal
Dom Pedro
Spain
Decline of Brazilian Empire Tied to Dona Isabel Decree
The speaker recalls Rio de Janeiro home to royalty and cites the May 13 1888 decree signed by Princess Regent Dona Isabel that freed 1,500,000 slaves, a move unpopular with elites and a key factor in the empire’s fall amid centralization protests across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Hivey
Axan
House of Braganza
Marquez de Sao Vicente
Baron de Petropolis
Visconde de Martneuape
Rio de Janeiro
Enperor
Dona Isabel
Europe
Elerlor
Do Fishes Talk A Bell Hint On Underwater Sound
Speculation on a monkey language leads to a startling theory suggested by Dr Alexander Graham Bell in a National Geographic Society communication. He recalls experiments with under water sounds from stones and lobster claws and notes drumfish emit loud drumming while all fish have ears. He argues a world of underwater sound awaits exploration as three quarters of Earth's surface lies beneath the waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lise
Alexander Graham Bell
National Geographic Society
Doctor Bell
Grand River
Ontario
Rats A Costly Pest Across Food, Warehouses and Goods
Edward W. Nelson warns in a National Geographic Society communication that rats, as disease carriers and destruction agents, gnaw through grain, foodstuffs, textiles, and wiring. damage houses, stores, and warehouses. cause fires. and bring vast commercial losses and plague risks. The wide depredations affect granaries, mills, elevators, markets, and ships, with mortality and commerce suspensions tied to bubonic plague threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Nelson
National Geographic Society
Destruction of Rats Estimated to Cost U S Losses
A historical note estimates indirect annual losses in the United States from rat damage at about 21 million dollars, plus health and commerce impacts. If rat populations are 50 million in cities and 150 million in rural areas, destruction costs per rat would need only about 0.25 cents per day to reach the total yearly destroyed sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhutan
United States
Crimea the Riviera of Russia a refugee care proposal
A critical overview of Crimea described as a near island peninsula with rich diversity. It notes population of about 855,000 mainly Tartars, and range of industries from subtropical fruit growing to sheep herding. The piece references Tolstoy era war imagery, Florence Nightingale, cholera, and the historic Sebastopol cemetery. It also mentions manuscript recovery from a torpedoed ship and a Nigerian language dictionary project.
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Great Britain
United States
Crimea
Nzoth
Black Sea
Russia
Les
Perekoy Gulf
Sea of Azoy
New Hampshire
Vermont
Florida
California
Portugal
Cochin China
America
Europe
Riviera
Aegean
Tolstoy
Florence Nightingale
Sebastopol
Balaklava
Inkerman
Stephen Graham
Hurrah for Cow Inspires Young Voters at Home
A father returning from a political convention gives his three children badges bearing a candidate’s name. The two older siblings read the names and cheer for the candidate on their badges. The youngest, unable to read, shouts a playful misread about Indiana on his buffalo badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
Indiana
Ideals and Vice How Mankind Harmonizes Mediocrity with Vices
The passage argues that cults of idols adapt ideas to base instincts, urging people to idealize vices to justify them. It notes ideals lack independent existence, serving as convenient frames formed by experience. It laments mediocrity shaping reality through hopes, with industry and fortune shaping virtue and fault alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romain Rolland
Moth Wonder: Giant Species From Tropics Noted
The United States National Museum houses near complete tropical moth and butterfly collections. An Africa origin species features hind wings over eight inches long. The Atlas moth from the East Indies is described as a striking, broad winged giant about a foot from tip to tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
United , ‘States National Museum
Africa
Enat Indies
Freshies and zinc riches in Canada headline mix
The column lampoons foolish Freshies and risqué conduct among women, then shifts to a note on Canada’s zinc resources. Experts say Canada could raise zinc output to meet about one tenth of global demand, estimated above one million tons annually.
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Canada
Casaquin blouse leads fashion reign in Paris styles
Paris fashion centers on casaquin blouses dominating styles with long waists and natural measures. The trend favors decorative mouses as popular accents and introduces a versatile little blouse worn over skirts for day wear. The Jenny reputation grows with supple fabrics and color mixes, highlighting black and white combinations and soft rag turns at neck and hem.
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Paris
Blouse Styles and Velvet Skirt Pairings Highlight Fashion
The article describes an opening blouse that suits stout figures and many figures, paired with a Gainty chemisette of real lace. It notes a kimono style blouse tunic that is simple yet chic. Velvet skirts are typically worn with blouses of silver or gold cloth.
Fairyland Party Tale and Jokes From A Gentle Era
A whimsical fairy tale invitation leads a playful crowd through a dress party in Fairyland with giants, brownies, and talking fairies. A running joke about Something up my sleeve delights the troupe as Twilight Bell feigns confusion and the Fairy Queen appears from a snowy bed, ending in merriment and mischief. Nearby humor snippets include a dollar change gag and a school boy boasting of perfect scores in spelling and arithmetic.
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Joy
Mr. Giant
Mr. Grant
Bille Brownie
Billie Brownie
Tam
Twi- Meht Bell
Tom
Thu
Twilight Bell
Gray dominance in fur fashions and ribbon trends
Gray remains the leading color in furs and fabrics with slynx imitating brimmer and mole, beaver, kolinsky, and scarce ermine. Hats feature panne velvet or brocade facing with turban styles evolving to conaletion tun bant and Egyptian outlines. Ribbon remains dominant in gowns, with cream Chantilly lace and velvet bands creating a vivid, ribbed silhouette.
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Kolinsky
Paris
Chic Frocks Dominate Winter Luncheon Fashion
Winter days reveal the season's sharpest gowns in black, gray, and henna cheviot. A standout is a black eggshell crepe dress with a V neckline, beaded fringed sash, and black suede accessories. Dolman wraps rise in favor for dressy occasions while shorter fur coats suit sportswear.
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Fashionade
Haif
Tuxedo Sweater Is Smart This Season
Sweaters grow handsome each season with unbelted tuxedo styles and checker board brushed wear. A new model features edge and deep V collar in plain color, large plaids in demand, and lower prices reflect reduced trims. Producers trimmed embroideries to meet the public demand, making dresses coats and suits affordable near prewar prices.
Fashion Notes on Cloth and Worsted Hats Blouses and Colors
The American woman favors practical outdoor clothes with style and color. Quiet dark hats gain artistry from gray yarn embroidery, while ribbons and bright yarns shape many designs including berets. Jade green remains a dominant blouse accent in duvety fabrics with bead and ribbon touches.
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Oren Poppletos
Mt Vernon
Darrell Lake
TiMn
Burns
May Crown
Bouth Seton
William Pareeh
Elyria
Ohio Lumbermen’s Scoclation
Jowesh Heineman
Santa Claus
St. Josaph's
Wooster Road
Fostoria Bakeries
Mercer
Citizens’ State Bank
New Washington
Crawford County
Farmers’ Exchange Bank
Hobbers
Jerecki Chemical Company
East Sandusky
Itty
Tiffin
United States Glass Company
Rocco Giardullo
George Allen
Warren
Eternor Cox
Charles Krrchbaum
Stark County
Common Pleas
H.C. Pontius
J. H. Morcher
Thomas Maram
West Liverpool
Burne
Ywongstown
Hoover Fund
Portamouth
Charles Bartram
Walter J. Lambeau
Deeal
Modern
Qlase Company
Dinea
James Kearnes
Joseph Millen
K. Anderson
East Liverpool
Alban
Paleley
Attorneays
Steubenville
Gosette
John F. Nolan
Marion County
Charles NI Conrad
Marion
Seneca County
Harding
Marlon
Graveland
East Ohio Gas Company
Duke
Fellows
Cloveiana
Otto Keller
Dayton
Christas
Cat
Gesréa
Keller
Ermes
Tolveo
Sao
Clark County Vigilares E Committee
James L. Welsh
Rickey
Charles Stevens
Beherel
John Th. Patterson
National Cash Wegister Company
Hayton
Georg Freckenridgs
Ohio Panitentiary
Henry Miles
Bar Dérton
Bolenck Hore
Ribeyville
Cadis
Ihe
Porenet
Zellatia & Gon Undertaking
Thomas Koehler
Hublard
Trambnall County
the Riviera
J. Alston
Surbiton
England
St. Matthew's Church
British and Foreign Bible Society
Dennis
Nigeria
Weis
Viel i
Eltham
Foolish ‘Freshies
Asaquin
Jimmy
Louisville Cour Journal
Slynx
Dolman Wraps
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