Berlin games raise hopes of eased tensions amid American stars
American athletes at Berlin draw praise from locals as Jesse Owens and others win acclaim. Initial German hostility and wave of whistling softened by later ovations and Hitler's cheer for the 400 meter relay. Observers note persistent incidents but hope the Games lessen prejudice and encourage inter nation friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
United States
Ohio
Jesse Owens
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Safety at grade crossings pledges and cautions
A commentary urges motorists to stop fully before railroad crossings citing a Owosso incident where a 60 year old driver escaped with minor injuries after striking a train. The piece stresses attention to driving, notes five local grade crossing deaths in 16 months, and argues attentive driving benefits long stretches of road beyond crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Michigan
New York Day by Day glimpse of gossip and railway chatter
A telegram of social notices and Broadway gossip mixes with observations on New York life. The column wanders through famous faces, feuds, and anecdotes about R Road entertainment, London fashion shifts, and notable figures like Vanderbilt, Nathan, and Crosby in a vivid, if fragmentary, 1930 snapshot.
Anniversary notes for Randolph McDuffie Cavour Tay Cooke and others
A list of historical anniversary notes cites Edmund Randolph Virginia governor and first U S Attorney General who died in Williams burg Virginia on Sept 12 1790 and George McDuffie South Carolina congressman governor and senator born in Georgia died March 12 1852 at Cherry Hill North Georgia Comte di Cavour famed Italian statesman born died June 6 1861 1821 Tay Cooke Philadelphia banker financier of the Civil War born in San Ohio died Feb 16 1810 1848 Moxom Union.
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Edmund Randolph
Virginia
U. S
Williamsberg
George McDuffe
South Carolina
Georgia
Cherry Hil
N. G
Comte di Cavour
Tay Cooke
Philadelphia
San Qhio
Moxom
Noted clergy and figures listed with birth and death dates
A historical roundup presents a list of individuals including a Baptist clergyman from Cleveland and Boston, Horace Fletcher a nutrition lecturer born in Lawrence, and Paul M. Warburg a New York banker born in Germany, with their death dates. It also recalls Today in History events such as Robert Gary returning to Boston aboard the Columbia, Missouri’s statehood, and early training camps and revolutions, naming several officials and places.
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Clerman
Cleveland
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Marsham
Canada
Horace Fletcher
Lawrence
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Germany
Robert Gary
Columbia
America
Saublic
Philadelphia
Richard Smith
U.S. Army
John Carsey
Missouri
Washington, D. C
Plattsburg, N.Y
Spain
Boy 11 Loses Lockjaw Fight in Toledo
In Bowling Green on August 10 eleven year old William Sloan died after stepping on a rusty nail while visiting his uncle in Ashland Ohio. Doctors said death was hastened by tetanus and the family received limited anti tetanus serum. His mother Matilda Saverus, unemployed, traveled to Toledo for help using a $100 loan to obtain serum after county health authorities delayed aid.
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Bowling Green
Willian Sloan
Jockjaw
Ashlind
Matilda Saverus
William
John Stricklin
Toledo
Notable births and titles from early notes in New Orleans region
A fragment lists philosophers and notable figures with birthplaces and ages, including Capt George Fried of Worcester 59 James T Williams Jr and Fortes H Adan Norwich University 42. Also mentions Norma Shearer Montreal 32 and Prof William Hocking Cleveland 63. Ends with a German aviation figure Husa Eckner noted as captain.
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New Orleans
George Fried
Worcester
Mass
James T Williams, Jr
Hoa
Linculston
N. C
Fortes H. Adan
Norwich University
Andover
Wiliam
Hocking
Cleveland
Norma Shearer
Montreal
300 Block Effort To Reopen Plant
TOLEDO O Aug 19 4 An effort to reopen the Closure CQ Plant of The Owens Illinois mt Company was blocked today by 380 men and two dozen pickers who met automobile loads of workers and company officials at the gate. William Levis president led the parade of cars carrying officials and workers. He spoke briefly with Sheriff James 4 at the plant gates and the cavalcade departed. It isn’t worth it if somebody will get hurt a company official said. The crowd milled about in obedience to the sheriff’s orders to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Owens-Illinois Mt Company
Twomeo
William Levis
James
Mar
Pie fed pigs and Passamaquoddy politics in 1936
Beverly Falls reports a satirical piece by Alice Longworth alleging government notes about pigs fed with pies near Passamaquoddy. The mock column mocks New Deal austerity, mentioning Mr Pottle of Perry and locals, with a detail about 200 officers patrolling near the plant.
Vincent News Notes shows local visitors and gatherings
Mrs Merlin Monagan and children of Brownhelm were guests last week of Mrs John Harais h and family. Bill Papay spent a week at his grandfather's home. Mr and Mrs Papay of … Mr and Mrs William Meek and sons called on Mr and Mrs 3 G and sons Thursday evening. Frankie Beese visited Mrs.
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Vincent
Merlin Monagan
Brownhelm
John Haraish
Bille Papay
Papay
Wiliam Meek
G and Sons
Frankie Beese
Stoughton Visits and Social Round in Elyria Area
An Elyria social snippet lists Mrs Stoughton hosting and visiting friends including Mrs Sturvey Welton and her children, nurse Emily Welton of Detroit, Mrs Hurlbur, the Bees and Morris families, plus Alma Ackerman visiting Lorain. It notes Mrs Stoughton’s guests Wednesday evening and a theater outing, ending with a remark on improving society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Taft
G. My Stoughton
Sturvey Welton
Elyria
Emily Welton
Detroit
8. C. Hurlbur
Kurd Lillg
Laur
Ubell Stoughton
Myre
Frankie Beese
G. Th. Stoughton
Bees
John Harnigsh
G. Morris
Sais
Alma Ackerman
Frank Ramshank
Lorain
John Cook
Ohn Karman
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General Motors
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Roger Bacon
Sy Caled Feature Syndicate, Inc
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AMI
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Ritz
Arthur McKeesh
Hadia
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Wilel
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Charles Holner
Amon
Ft. Worthner
Phaterrang
Will Osborne
Reuben
Blue Room
Dave
Lindy
Roger
Russell
Russell, S
Bagatelles
Constance Collier
London
Grosvenor Square
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Anthony Eden
George Ade
George Jean Nathan
Hardelor
Sisan
Japan
Roy Howard
Vanderbilt
Jack
Vandertilt
Barnum
Major Lowes
Ed Sullivan
R Broadway
Frandwayo
Burns
Allen
Black
Sully
Rudy Valiee
Crngner
Copywright
McNaught
Osho
Mill Street
Shor Repair
Elow Bell Cn
Lorain County Home & Window Cleaning Co
Princeton
Hugh Greer
Herbert C. Hoover
California
Branch
Iowa
Alan
Hansington
UD. C
Navy
Boy
Alice Longworth
Beverly Falls
Washington
Perry
Percy
Mr. Pottle
New Deal
Portine
Mr. Pattle
McNaught Syndicate
Tne
Thoratiel
Real Cleaners
Chas. A. Cavagna
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