Carmi Thompson Speech Prompts Gubernatorial Candidacy Debate
A Saturday meeting endorses Carmi Thompson as a Republican gubernatorial candidate. The speaker criticizes the current governor for denying constitutional rights and questions Thompson’s stance on referendum and direct primary. The piece urges clear pledges from Thompson on safeguarding civil liberties and opposing emergency powers.
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Carmi Thompson
Lee
Ohio
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Republican Party
Columbus
Where Our Buses Should Park In Elyria Debate
Elyria faces a live issue on bus parking sites with electric line interests pushing suburbs while the public and passengers demand a central city landing. Legislation aims to serve the public good and choose a centrally located parking point.
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Elyria
Posse
Yesterday’s in Ohio: varied historical notes and births
A dated roundup lists events from Marietta’s academy plans in 1794 to Gallia County’s 1803 formation, Fort Meigs bombardment in 1813, and 1850 Columbus preparations for a constitutional convention. It also notes a 1-year-ago Yap stance by Italy, a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on Townley, and multiple birth anniversaries of notable figures with ages.
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Marietta
Gallia County
Washington County
Maumee River
Fort Meigs
Columbus
Italy
United States
Minnesota Supreme Court
Townley
Nonpartisan League
Playground movement and civic talk at meet with hints of future voters
Theusne notes Ed’s absence but cites Mayor Jones backing a playground idea tied to youth involvement. Boasts of a future presidency, Eagles leader pledges support funds, and women expected to do the work. Columbus Odd Fellows march. local chatter includes sports ribbed balls and Queen of May preparations.
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Theusne
Memorial Day plans and local notices from Elyria
Fifty years ago the Grand Army of the Republic met with Dr. G R Sloat to arrange Memorial Day observances. Rev R L Chittenden resigned as rector of St Andrews church to move elsewhere. Dr L D Griswold is appointed superintendent of the State Soldiers Orphans Home at Sulphur Springs. A large fossil shell crusted stone was dug from East Broad Street. A new Elyria map was published deemed accurate. A satirical note questions the city pathers and bell and mentions Buckingham Palace workers polishing.
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Grand Army OF the Republic
G. R. Sloat
R. L. Chittenden
St. Andrews Church
L. D. Griswold
New State Soldiers’ Orphans
Sulphur Springs
Nenia
East Broad Street
Ocean
National and Local Observances Mark April Activities
Arbor Day in Massachusetts opens a week of events including National Bicycle Week. The SMU Board meets in Louisville with social and church extension aims. Grant centenary exercises planned in Georgetown Ohio where Grant grew up. Poland celebrates American Day in schools nationwide. Debs poised to return to leadership at Cleveland convention. Daylight saving begins in the East. Catholic colleges launch a higher education campaign. Curtiss Field hosts a major flying meet in Garden City Long Island. Children’s Week begins across the United States and Canada to promote religious education.
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Massachusetts
Board of Church Extension
The
Southern Methodist
Louisville
Grant
Georgetown
Ohio
Gen. Grant
Poland
America
Eugene V. Debs
Cleveland
United States
Curtiss Field
Garden City
L. I
Canada
Komical Telegrams and Local Chatter
A quirky note from Jim Armitage references Bill Bryan on evolution and a forgetful shopper who left records at Mershey Stearn, with the manager hoping the shopper buys a phonograph. Mayor Jones escorted to a playground commission meeting discussing a new play area for local children to keep them happy.
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Mershey- Stearn Company
All This Yours for It is Six Power and Comfort
This promotional copy extols the Jewett Six, claiming it surpasses four cylinder cars in power and balance. It highlights easier starts, smoother operation, quicker gear changes, and steady speed without lugging, inviting motorists to compare a Six with their Four and experience superior performance.
Oscar Sapp Dies After Car Tragedy During Liquor Search
Oscar Sapp died from blood loss after being buried under his car during a liquor search by an officer. The incident occurred as authorities looked for alcohol. Jake Bentley and family plan an extensive world tour once farmers receive government promised assistance.
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Oscar Sapp
Jake Bentley
Fragmentary Local Health Meeting Report
A partially legible report notes lack of quorum as Mrs. Stevens is in Baltimore. Dr Reefy and Mr Stetson could not attend. It records a report by Dr French and Sanitary Officer Williams indicating five cases and general concerns about a contagious outbreak.
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A. F Burke
A. C. Hudnutt
Elyria Postoffice
Lorain
International News Service
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
New York
A. E. Clayden
Fifth Ave
Chicago
John W. Hunter
Marguette Bldg
Phones Advertising Society
Youngstown
Oles
Crown Prince
Hirohiro
Japan
Imperial Palace
Tokio
Jonas Lie
Norway
John W. Summers
Congress
Washington
Orange County
Ind
Albert A. Murphree
University of Florida
Walnut Grove
Ala
Allen Sothren
Cleveland American League
Darton
Adams
Eagles
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Lennie
Cleveland Shrine
Bacchus
Robinson Hancock Co
City Pathers
Elyria Democrat
Buckingham Palace
A. Humphrey
Optometrist
Turner Block Court Street
C.F. Sartor
Bank Bldg
West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Forest Hill Coal
G. A. Persons
Mgr
Komical
Jim Armitage
Bill Bryan
Ed. Krughman
Gaintn City
Board of Health
Athletic Union
Robinson i Hancock Co
Victor
John McCormack
S. J. George
BANK
Oldsmobile
Dunn Motor Sales CO
Temple Court
Olds Motor Works
Elyria, Ohio
Es Lansing, Michigan
Abe Martin
Armatures
Coily
Lorain County
Bosch Magneto Corpora Davis
AutoLite
Heinze
Leece Neville
North Wagner
Westinghouse
Aot
F. S. Aust & BI Autorative Electrical
Engi 113
Broad &T
Elrria, Oo
Coleman &Burnett
Elks’ Club
Detroit
M.&r.autoc
Broad Street
Ca Thrifty
Pai
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