Richmond Election on June 17 1921 for 80000 dollar school debt
The City of Richmond schedules a public vote Friday June 17 1921 from 6 am to 4 pm at all polling places to authorize an 80000 debt for a new school building and potential extensions to the colored school. The plan includes a six percent interest rate and twenty year tax levy with detailed annual payments listed, asking voters to approve or oppose incurring the debt.
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Himond
City of
Richmond
City of Richmond
Sai
Board of Council
City of of
Farmer Survives Shotgun Accident Near Baldwin
William Burrus narrowly escaped death when a shotgun exploded while he examined it at his Baldwin area home. The blast mangled a hand and severed a finger, while doctors at Pattie A. Clay Infirmary feared eye injury but now deem it not life threatening.
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Baldwin
William Burrus
Pattie A. Clay
Burrus
More Roads Seek Wage Reductions Across Railroads
In Chicago on June 6 Associated Press reports 125 railroads petitioned the Railway Labor Board for wage cuts for one or more employee classes. They seek reductions equal to the board's prior decision, effective July 1.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Notice to creditors of Martha Reed deceased
All persons having claims against or indebted to Martha Reed deceased are notified to present them properly proven as required by law on or before June 4 1921 Rice Cousins Admr 4t
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Martha Reed
Rice Cousins
Admr
Best Questions For Candidates For Tax Commissioner
Kentucky races feature many hopefuls in Pax Com tmsssoner field with limited success after recent examinations in March. Edison’s ad seeks qualified graduates to fill executive roles locally.
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Kentucky
Edison
Examination questions reveal gaps in practical knowledge
The piece lists sample questions used for a Tax Commissioner exam in New Jersey, noting nearly all graduates failed and some called the questions silly. It proposes more questions covering history, science, geography, and general knowledge to test business efficiency.
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New Jersey
Mr. Edisons
United States
Australia
Greenland
Hancock
Plutarch
Hannibal
Danton
Solon
Francis Marion
Leonidas
Alles
North Atlantic
Mexico
Cortez
Sargasso Sea
Rhode Island
South Pole
Monson
Magdalena Bay
West Virginia
Cleopatra
Polite Turkish Elite Amid Western Troubled Capital
In Constantinople the respectful Turkish heir Abdull Medjid Effendi stands apart from wandering soldiers and sailors. The Ottoman grand manner contrasts with drunken crowds, brawling crowds, and late night gambling dens in Stamboul and Pera as ships’ crews roam the streets seeking drink and revelry.
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Constantinople
Ottoman Empire
Abdul Medjid Effendi
Europe
United States
Pera
Mike Clementi Endless Runaway Returns Home
Six year old Michael Clementi known as the hop a wagon runaway is back with his parents after another wandering episode. He disappeared from home weekly for ten months, rode subways and buses, and was found by police at Coney Island before being claimed and sent to school.
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New York
Michael Clementi
Mike
Papa Clementi
Coney Island
Manhattan
Fifth Avenue
Fifty Year Adoption Finalized for Mary Sherwood
Miss Mary Sherwood has won the right to use her foster family name Maimee S. Webb legally. Adopted as a child in 1877, she has long been known by that name. Surrogate Foley signed the formal papers at Mr. Webb’s request, confirming her status as daughter and heir.
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New York
Mary Sherwood
Henry CG. Webb
Foley
Mr. Webb
Clarifications on materials and units in gemology
Vulcanite is a hard durable substance used in cases and sometimes vulcanized rubber. Glucose is a simple sugar produced by photosynthesis in plants and used as an energy source. Wever bear i from is unclear. please provide context. The type of abrasive 2 raae.ain2 is unclear. likely refers to a specific diamond facet-cutting technique. A foot pound is a unit of torque equal to the force of one pound applied at one foot from the pivot.
Burton's Wife Sees Sister Killed in Cincinnati Crash
The wife of Spencer Burton, colored night man at the Richmond Motor Company, witnessed her sister die in Cincinnati after a touring car struck a wagon at a Saturday gathering. The accident injured others in the group during a lively ride.
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Spencer Burton
Richmond Motor Company
Cincinnati
Burton
Loss of Stanley famille's one year old daughter Willie Mae
Mr and Mrs Stanley ilui mourn the death of their one year old daughter Willie Mae who died at home on Lynden Avenue Friday afternoon. Remains were interred in Richmond Cemetery.
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Stanley Ilui
Willie Mae
Lynden
Richmond Cemetery
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