Dayton City Manager reforms reshape urban services
Dayton Ohio has been under city manager rule since January 1. A civic reform plan, summarized from the American Review of Reviews, details standardized supplies, strengthened milk and health rules, three baby clinics, centralized visiting nurse work, five district doctors for the uninsured, and a bureau offering free legal aid with limited funds. Over 9 months, 00 cases were reviewed in the first month. band concerts and social-center entertainments are planned. vacant lots to be cultivated for flowers and 10 000 plots planted by pupils. fifteen citizens direct the movement. A municipal lodging house provided 1 109 lodgings and 2 959 meals in March, with street-work returns of 925 half-days. A police school meets weekly. the fire prevention survey cut fire runs by 20 percent. Modern sanitation and welfare ideas are being tested in correctional institutions.
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Dayton
American Review of Reviews
Lent D. Upson
Bureau of Municipal Research
Bail Jumper Settles Case
District Attorney Alley announced a nolle pros in the Nick DeGenero case after he paid costs and $50 to his bondsman. DeGenero had been jailed for about a month after skipping bail on a liquor sale charge. The liquor evidence cannot now be secured.
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Alley
Nick DeGenero
Genero
County Accepts Concrete Bridge Over Metten Baugh Run
County commissioners yesterday accepted a 3 foot concrete bridge over Metten baugh run built by C. E. Kim brough. The structure spans near Hugh Martin's residence in this city.
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Mettenbaugh Run
C. E. Kimbrough
Hugh Martin
Heat Prostrations Hit City Mills
Heat waves at major plants cause many workers to faint or fall ill. The city sees rising cases of heat exhaustion among mill workers over two days, threatening production and prompting safety concerns.
New Automobile Ambulance Introduced in City
R. C. G. White & Son funeral directors debut today a stylish new light grey automobile ambulance with modern conveniences. It is the second automobile ambulance in the city.
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R. C. G. White & Son
Basket Club hosts social at Harbisons home
An enjoyable Tuesday evening featured a Basket club gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Harbison's East street residence. Guests included Mrs. Boyd of Philadelphia and Mrs. Bingham of Harrisville. The next meeting is set for Friday evening July 3 with Mr. and Mrs. William M. Brown of East street.
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Basket Club
A. W. Harbison
East Street
Boyd
Philadelphia
Bingham
Harrisville
William M. Brown
Nature's Marvels Stir Jones and Judge
Jones praises The Wonders of Nature while his wife dismisses the book as unnecessary. The judge quips that a woman can know the same truth without reading hundreds of pages. The exchange mocks the value of lengthy natural philosophy texts.
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Jones
How to Break In a New Pen Point Quickly
To break in a new pen point dip it in ink and hold it briefly over a flame. Wipe and dry with a cloth, and it will hold ink as well as a much older point.
Editor replies to poet with birthday poem title pun
An editor responds to a poet who sent a poem titled My Birthday with well wishes and a playful nod to the word birthday. The exchange reflects cordial literary courtesy and light wordplay.
Havoc in the Restaurant Explained by Town Figure
A witty quip from a well known man about town describes a cabaret as the element that remains after removing the dinner from a restaurant. The remark appears in a Popular Magazine feature.
Tyler Voices Mixed Views On Sunday Ordinance Enforcement
Mayor Tyler and councilmen discuss the Sunday closing ordinance with Dr. Whalen noting 30000 supporters. Some urge modification or repeal while others call for thorough discussion and enforcement, indicating weak support for a strict Sunday shutdown.
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Whalen
Council
Tyler
Heart Strain and Its Harmful Effects in Daily Activity
London Chronicle notes Dr Strickland speaks at the Institute of Hygiene on how every heartbeat lifts 2 pounds for a foot and heart work rises with activity. It cites specific figures for stairs running and bicycle climbs, and asserts daily rest can save about 219000 foot pounds annually.
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Strickland Goodall
Institute of Hygiene
London Chronicle
Mrs Bingham Joins Miss Crawford On North Jefferson Visit
Mrs Bingham of Harrisville is the guest of Miss Carrie Crawford of North Jefferson street for a social visit plan.
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Mrs. Bingham
Harrisville
Carrie Crawford
North Jefferson Street
Tornado Rips Through Wisconsin and Minnesota Cities
A powerful storm devastated Fon Du Lac Sparta and Ton ah Wisconsin with widespread damage. One man died in Oshkosh and another in Milwaukee as forests, roofs, and lines were destroyed. Baraboo and Barboo report deaths. Minneapolis and St Paul report multiple injuries and deaths.
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Fon Duane
Sparta
Wis
Tonah
Wisconsin
William Zurke
Oshkosh
Baraboo
Milwaukee
Johnson
Minneapolis
Barboo
Minnesota
St. Paul
Navajo Burial Customs Inference Of Spirit Power After Death
The Navajo dispose of the dead swiftly due to fear of spirits. Bodies are burned in wooden hogans, or placed outside and sealed with stones in stone hogans. In rocky areas the corpse may be tossed into crevices or left for wildlife, and sand regions receive earth and brush as cover.
Tragedy Shocks Stamford City Hall Area
A prominent Stamford councilman Ballou is found dead after an incident at Mrs. Angle’s apartment. Witness John C. McMahon describes discovering a bloodied body, and Mrs. Angle contends the death was accidental after Ballou left her home drunk. She claims she acted to avoid notoriety.
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New York City
Ballou
Mrs. Angle
Waldo
How to Wash Bed Clothing
Instructions for washing bed clothing emphasize doing it as a separate event from weekly laundry. Use a sunny breeze, wash blankets first, and avoid rubbing with soap or a washboard. Create suds with white soap and borax, soak 15 to 50 minutes, keeping water hot but comfortable to touch.
Ten-year-old Laura Reilly Visits President Wilson
Laura Margaret Reilly from Los Angeles traveled to Washington to be kissed by President Wilson, fulfilling her heart's desire. She is the daughter of Charlies T. Reilly, former Princeton coach, noted by the president.
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Washington
Laura Margaret Reilly
Los Angeles
Wilson
Charlies T. Reilly
Princeton
Visit Ends for Miss Newton and Rigby Guests
Miss Helen Newton of Port Alle gany returns home after a year with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Rigby of South Mill Street. She is leaving yesterday with her grandfather Edward Hayes and Miss Adelaide Rigby, who will stay a month longer.
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Helen Newton
Port Allegany
C. C. Rigby
South Mill Street
Edward Hayes
Adelaide Rigby
Ty Cobb Chased by Butcher Suspect Sets Warrant
Detroit June 24 W L Carpenter a butcher who Ty Cobb chased Saturday night with an automatic revolver swore out a warrant in police court charging Cobb with disturbing the peace.
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Detroit
W. L. Carpenter
Ty Cobb
Take the Head of the Class Pedestrian Joke
A Boston Transcript humor item quotes a teacher asking what a pedestrian is and a country pupil replying a person run over by a car. The quip reflects schoolroom miscommunication and rural punchline style.
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Boston Transcript
Postcard use fades as Austria pioneers early
An article notes the postcard vogue is dying out with falling trade and fewer letters carried by post offices. It recalls Austria as the first to use postcards in 1869 with a 20 word limit, while predicting sealed letters may become the norm if penny postage returns.
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Europe
Austria
Herrmann
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Crossing Athabasca River by Wire Rope Crossing
A Jasper National Park crossing over the Athabasca River in Alberta uses a wire rope due to the river’s width and swift current. The crossing carries danger as the center pin incident highlighted dangers of the primitive crossing method in the Rockies.
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Athabasca River
Jasper National Park
Rockies
Alberta
Canada
Narrow crossing hinges on faulty pulley risk
The pulley wheel failed as a man reached shore, narrowly avoiding a fatal plunge into the swift river. The Wide World notes the water is too dangerous to boat and too deep to ford, making the rope crossing the sole link, though perilous with defective pulleys.
Nero and Zero Time Contrast Cited in Florida Snippet
Brief Florida Times Union fragment notes a contrast between Nero and Zero, stating Nero had a hot time while Zero had a cold time, suggesting a quick pairing of contrasting fates or moods in an informal, quoted line.
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Willie
Pop
Nero
Zero
Florida Times-Union
Home plate decision questioned in Rooter dialogue
A dialogue from the New York Sun questions why a player does not run for home plate immediately, with Mrs Rooter asking for clarity as the rooter explains the situation.
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Rooter
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