Water Draw From Great Lakes Sparks Canal Debate in Washington
In Washington a dispute over Great Lakes water for the Chicago drainage canal prompts questions about lake level impacts. Critics warn a 10000 cubic feet per second draw could lower Milwaukee’s level, while an attorney claims negligible effect. The piece argues a real reduction could raise costs for the Great Lakes ocean-ship route and urges conserving regional water value.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Chicago Drainage Canal
Lake Michigan
Ilwaukee
Duluth
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Liverpool
The Blessing of Vision Reflection from Columbus
A Columbus dispatch shares the thoughts of several young blind children about what they would see for ten minutes. Their answers emphasize inner peace, nature, and the faces of loved ones, prompting reflection on the value of sight and what would be most cherished in one final vision.
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Columbus
Cheapened Sympathy and the danger of defending criminals
The piece questions the appetite for sympathy toward wrongdoers arguing such acts reveal a distorted human nature. It distinguishes natural humanitarian impulses from efforts to shield or exonerate someone proven unsafe to society.
Another Geneva Conference On Traffic And Arms
The article notes a planned conference in Geneva in April or May next year to discuss traffic and arms. Secretary Hughes will join the parley for the government. Senator Borah supports the invitation and will assist in its spirit despite the League of Nations origin.
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Geneva
Hughes
Borah
League of Nations
Correction note on editorial spelling for Samuel Gompers
A typographical error in yesterday's editorial altered a key word. The text mistakenly used accomplice instead of accoun ted, affecting the sentence praising a leader as one of the great men of our time.
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Samuel Gompers
Fragmentary note on sock fashion and supply needs
The readable text hints at concerns about socks in the country, focusing on supply and fashion relevance. It mentions importance of stockings or hosiery and possible calls for better production and distribution.
Births and deaths and notable anniversaries listed
The record lists historical birthdays deaths and events from 1724 to today including Viscount Hood Heinrich Heine Arthur Brown H. Clay Evans and others with dates. It notes events such as the Yser front German withdrawal 1914 and a Polish riot 1922. It also mentions today’s birthdays Princess Maria Christina Frank White Richard Yates Joe Burman and conventions opening in Portland Oregon.
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Viscount Hood
Lord Hood
Heinrich Heine
Dusseldorf
Germany
Paris
Idaho
Washington
Arthur Brown
United States
Utah
D. C
Kalamazoo County
Yser
West Bank
Canal
H. Clay Evans
U. S
Chattanooga
Juniata County
Poland
Maria Christina
Spain
Madrid
Frank White
Stillman Valley
Richard Yates
Illinois
Jacksonville
Joe Burman
London
England
Portland
Ore
Oregon State Hotel Association
Way of the World reflections on growth and generosity
Grove Patterson discusses charitable spirit and timely production in society. He cites population growth, grain shortages, and Malthusian debate with notes on California orange planting and personal ambition beginning at a young age. He ends with a self test about hearing to gauge deafness prevalence.
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William H. Pouch
Credit Men's Association
New York
United States
Malthus
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Pouch
Global observances mark notable anniversaries today
Arthur Brisbane turns sixty with greetings from many circles as Browning societies mark the 35th death anniversary of Robert Browning. In Germany Heine’s 125th birth anniversary is celebrated with city events. The Methodist Episcopal Church South holds its fall meeting in Jacksonville Florida. A first national conference for municipal corporations secretaries convenes in Lawrence Kansas. Quebec residents honor Premier Taschereau with a dinner for his Legion of Honor. The Sacramento River Conference meets for a second session in Sacramento. Mrs Calvin Coolidge plans to attend Boston University ceremonies welcoming Dean Lucy J Franklin.
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Browning
Robert Browning
Germany
Heinrich Heine
College of Bishops
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Jacksonville
Fla
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Calvin Coolidge
Boston
Lucy J. Franklin
Boston University
Diet of raw vegetables said to have harmed boy
A six year old boy reportedly suffered illness after a diet consisting almost entirely of raw vegetables such as potatoes carrots and turnips. The report notes concerns about nutritional adequacy and potential health risks of a raw veg only regimen.
Frederick Huntington Gillett Rivalry and Rise in Massachusetts Politics
Frederick Huntington Gillett of Springfield, soon to enter the U.S. Senate, rose from Massachusetts House member elected in 1892 to speaker of the House six years ago. A Harvard Law School graduate and Amherst College alumnus, he is noted as a bridge player and a decisive political figure. He declined a judgeship to remain in Congress, securing 15 consecutive re-elections.
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Coolidge
Massachusetts
Frederick Huntington Gillett
Springfield
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
House
Gillett
City council grants railroad elevated switch house permit
The Lake Shore railroad is authorized to build an elevated switch house at Mill street crossing. Henry Wurst and W. G. Sharp break ground for a new Lorain business block. A movement forms an Old Ladies' Home Association with meetings attended by prominent ladies. Council may appoint a light inspector amid street light complaints. E. G. Lord resigns as letter carrier. Jay Rawson replaces him. Knights of Maccabees honor E. F. Smith with a silver ladle as head of the band.
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Mill Street
Henry Wurst
W. G. Sharp
Lorain
Old Ladies’ Home Association
G. Lord
Jay Rawson
Knights OF Maccabees
EK .F. Smith
Maccabees
Ritchie urges decentralizing government and two-party clarity
Gov Albert C Ritchie Democrat of Alury land calls for giving government back to the people by decoupling parties and seeks a constitutional amendment vote under Senator Wadsworth of New York. He warns against further constitutional changes and favors decentralization while dismissing third party prospects.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Aluryland
Congress
Wadsworth
AC Rivne
New York
United States
Ritchie
Community social notes from Henrietta area this December
Local residents report Sunday visits among families in Axtel Camden and Elyria. Notable events include a birth, church program announced for December 16 and an operetta at Henrietta school.
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Heidt
J. S. Kennedy
Toledo
William Jaeger
Cleveland
George Jaeger
Henrietta School
The Maid and the Middy at Lakeville Boat Club
A literary cast gathers at Lakeville Boat Club with Valerie Vane and maid Florence Jones among many named characters. The tale centers on romantic misunderstandings and social intrigue involving the Middies and guests.
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Dust Billy
Warren Ungar Dawson
Es Pond Dugil
Count
Ea Harvey Born Fitz
House Committee
Oscar Zurcher
Dusher
Dreadnaught
Kenneth Pletch Bounder
L. B.C
Rupert Young Slimson
Ivory Schoonard Attendant
Ees
Richard Portman
Valerie Vane
Seuaeeeees
Florence Jones
Gally
Pearl Schoonard
Valerie
Alicea
Marjoria Howe Maud
Grace Currier Phillis
Phyllis Knoble
Anita
Mary Dagil
Catherine Pletch
Stella Krieg
Marguerite Krasnyak
Middies
Grace Dudley
Ruth Court
Ada Kinsley
Helen Waters
John Dagil
Warren Unger
Julius Bennett
Daniel Born
Oscar Zur
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