Senate backs Wilkerson amid Capone fight beat politics
The Senate subcommittee confirmed Judge Wilkerson, recalling his hard line against Capone and his record in labor disputes. Opposition from labor and wary politicians stemmed from fear of losing votes, with Borah Walsh and Robinson supporting him to uphold Chicago’s effort against organized crime. The piece condemns political maneuvering and voter greed as public resentment grows.
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Senate
Wilkerson
Capone
Blaine
Wisconsin
Bill
Washington
Borah
Chicago
Senator Walsh
Montana
Robinson
Indiana
Congress
Campaign Interest Grows as Voters Watch Budget Issues
The public shows rising interest in party affairs and campaign talks, focusing on economic concerns. Tax reform balanced budgets and government aid to recovery dominate concerns, with taxpayers scrutinizing records and rhetoric as November nears. Strong civic engagement expected to yield an informed vote.
Running high jump world mark broken with leap year note
The leap year seems linked to a world high jump record being broken. Some competitors are described with a remark comparing them to a postage stamp, implying they would be overcome before sticking to a goal.
Chaotic Tax Structure Across Federal and Local Levels
A 1920s dispatch surveys the U S tax system as chaotic and overlapping across federal state and local levels. It cites soaring expenditures debts and tax burdens, with weak sinking funds and unfunded liabilities, warning of looming high levies and poor fiscal policy. The piece frames tax reform as essential to restore equity and coherence.
The Silent Observer and a Patchwork of Humble Jests
A fragmented humorous dialogue shows couples, a taxi driver, and a Sunday school teacher in light banter. Lines reveal money worries, flirtations, and small misadventures, including a burglary reference and a simple bill payment anecdote.
Misunderstood wages and promise of raise discussed in tense chat
A fragment from a domestic interview reveals confusion over a promised wage raise. Az recalls being told wages would rise in a month, but the other party asserts no raise occurred. A joking line about a cock and back talk adds ironic humor to the exchange.
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Anniversaries and Birthdays Across History
Today marks a list of anniversaries from 1953 to 1895 including William the Silent and Charles W. Peale, with deaths of Franklin and France noted, alongside 1792 declarations and 1862 war events. Birthdays feature Charlie Chaplin and Grace Livingston Hill among others, plus a dated horoscope on creative power.
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William the Silent
Prince , of
Orange
Netherlands
Charles W. Peale
Rembrandt Peale
Chestertown
Philadelphia
Sir John Franklin
Anatale France
Wilbur Wright
Orville
Millville
Ind
Dayton
Ohio
France
Mexico
China
Japan
Today’s Birthdays Aft 9 APT Levee Rev Charles H Parkhurst
A brief note lists notable birthdays with dates and places: Charles H Parkhurst born Framingham Massachusetts, a prominent New York City Presbyterian minister of a prior generation, now 90 years old. Also listed is U S Supreme Court Justice Willis Van Devanter born Marion Indiana, and journalist Ray Stannard Baker known as David Grayson.
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Charles H. Parkhurst
New York City
Framingham
Mass
Willis van Devanter
U. S Supreme Court
Marion
Ind
Ray Stannard Baker
David Grayson
Births and musings on character and fate in a 1920s note
A compact piece notes birthdays of figures born on this day including Lansing Miehs at 62, Thornton Wilder at 35, and Major John Hay Beith born 56 years ago. It reflects on a commanding nature shaping lasting influence beyond birth or circumstance, warning of reputational risk.
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Lansing
Miehs
Thornton Wilder
Madison
Wis
John Hay Beith
Jan Hay
New London Rotarians Elect Officers for 1932 3
The New London Rotary Club elected Rev W S Robinson as president Burton Y Winebar as vice president Joe Lash as secretary and treasurer J H Arnold and C A Blackman to the board of directors Delegates to the district convention were chosen with Rev Robinson and A W Fitch named The May meeting noted high attendance and progress on city gas mains and the Father and Son Banquet with about 200 tickets sold
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Rotary Club
Lota
Fred Hopkins
New London
W. C. Mead
East Ohio Fuel Gas Co
North Russia Social Visits Highlight Elyria Residents
April 16 report from North Russia notes Frank Everett of Elyria visiting his daughter Mrs. Jacob Schramm on Sunday. Lakewood guests Louis Reiger and son Ralph visited Chas. Hasenflues. Ashton Crumb and Elyria family visited Roy Franklin. Earl Delefield and family from Cleveland called on Carl Berg. Elyria resident fd. Henson stopped by Monday as Mrs. Willi Berg spent several days in town.
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North Russia
Frank Everett
Elyria
Jacob Schramm
Louis Reiger
Ralph
Lakewood
Chas. Hasenflues
Ashton Crumb
Roy Franklin
Earl Delefield
Cleveland
Carl Berg
Fd. Henson
Willi Berg
Community Folks Attend Visits and Gatherings in Amherst Area
Last week several Amherst residents visited relatives and hosted guests. Harley Strait moved into the Charley Wacker house on Schramm Road. Lavonne Schramm showed improvement after eight weeks ill health. Families from Elyria Wellington East Amherst and Brighton joined in social calls and a golden wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs James Worcester at Oberlin Grange hall.
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Rey
Henry Duto
Tondwanda
N.Y
Harley Strait
Charley Wacker
Schramm Road
Harley Franklin
Amtherst
John Franklin
Henry Grugel
Amherst
Carl Berg
Wilson Haugh
Ed. Gibson
Elyria
Harry Gibson
Hazel Gibson
Frank Austin
Lakewood
Burt Franklin
Arthur Boley
Lavonne Schramm
Harold Berg
Wellington
Andy Radcliffe
Brighton
Walter Nash
Mr. Radcliff
Simeon Nash
Gillis
S. Nosh
Mervin Schubert
East Amherst
Mrs. James
Worcester
Oberlin Grange Hall
Lyceum program aids Oberlin residents on April night
Oberlin Road presented the third Lyceum Course number at the church to a full house with local talent. Future shows are set for Eaton Thursday and East Carlisle Schoolhouse Friday next week. A bake sale by East Oberlin Community church ladies is planned at the Thrift Shop rooms Saturday. Several local families and visitors are noted with weekend visits and dinners in Lorain, Elyria, and Cleveland as community life continues.
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Warne Derby
Norwalk
Hannah Croke
A. B. Post
M. E
Ora Webb
Clarksfield
London
Henry Heddon
East Main Street
Williams Street
Clarence Rounds
Alfred Daniels
Ben Fanning
F. B. Cooke
Don Cowie
C. A. Blackman
East Main
C. L. Ford
Estella Townsend
Mast Main
Alice Masterman
Evanston
Ill
R. Carroll
Dora Arnold
Alice Arnold
Oberlin Road
Eaton
East Carlisle
East Oberlin
Oberlin
Kathrin Meeks
Heisria
Henry Cook
Karl Krueger
Ashland
Max Oldfield
Fred Bilby
Lorain
D. J. Campbell, Sr
Ben Dudley
Henny Cook
Jack
Elyria
Harry
Meeks
John van Haverlyn
John Bauman
Dan Campbell
Margaret
Ilene
Cleveland
M. R. Diedrich
Garfield Community Club to meet April 20 in North Ridge club room
Sheffield C April 16 The Garfield Community Club plans its next regular meeting for Wednesday evening April 20 at the club room on North Ridge. A good crowd is expected. Local residents and visitors are noted in recent social calls and illnesses.""
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Sheffield
Garfield Community Club
North Ridge
Ll. M. Youtzy
P. L. Chambers
Milan
Ohio
Hazel
Zelma Smith
Jois Youtzy
Neva Carrick
Wayne Jackson
Brookside
Murray Ridge
Laura Kriebel
Memorial Hospital
Henry Jackson
H. G., Chambers
Earle Johnson
Percy Chambers
Ora Brown
Elyria
Fractured skull risk linked to foot impact says doctor
London doctors warn skull fractures can result from falls on feet as shock travels from soles up the legs spine to the head. In Green Bay Harold T I Briannon to co write memoir with Fiske O Hars on Irish actor singer. Book titled A Minetter Remembers slated for year end publication.
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London
Edwin Smith
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