Personal Observations on a Century of Change
Mrs Mary Pier James died yesterday just before turning 100. The reminiscence spans Civil War days under Lincoln, horse life to the machine age, and vast social and industrial shifts. Readers react to county finances and tax burdens while Brandeis is lauded for liberal service, and Tom M. Girdler calls for blunt business policy and future growth through new industries.
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Mary Pier James
Abraham Lincoln
Tom M. Gilder
The
Republic Steel Co
Mr. Girdler
Girdler
Pioneer Promoter of Pro Sports That Shaped NFL and Tennis
The piece recalls C C Pyle, LA based promoter who popularized professional football and tennis tours. It notes how his methods scandalized early amateur circles yet propelled Red Grange into fame and launched tennis circuits that evolved into modern pro events, unlike today’s broader acceptance.
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Donald Budge
C C. Pyle
Los Angeles
Pyle
Red Grange
Suzanne Lenglen
Vince Richards
Filthy Imere
Cash and Carry
Herenda Peed
Dhe
Deen Bank Manio Omnunts Nurs Dan Sli
Aed
Anniversaries of notable figures from the 19th and early 20th centuries
A list of notable anniversaries includes Christopher Latham Sholes born 1819, Winfield Scott Hancock 124th anniversary, William Woolwell 1833, Julia Green Scott 1839, Juliet Corson 1842, Anna Howard Shaw 1847, and Florence Roberts 1871. Entries note birthplaces and death dates, highlighting contributions as inventor, educator, reformer, and performer.
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Christopher Latham Sholes
Wisconsin
Moorebourne
Winfield Scott Hancock
Montgomery Square
William Woolwell
Univ. of Minnesota
Romulus
Julia Green Scott
Bloomington
D. A
Danville
Juliet Corson
United States
Canada
Boston
New York
Anna Howard Shaw
Fugland
Moylan
Florence Roberts
Los Angeles
This Day In History 1859 to 1938 Highlights
Oregon admitted to statehood in 1859. Alexander Graham Bell files patent for telephone on the same day Elisha Gray of Chicago files a protest to patent. Ohio Valley floods crest 71 feet in 1884. Department of Commerce and Labor created in 1903. Arizona statehood in 1912. Wilson presents League draft in 1919. 1929 Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago. 1938 Congress passes AAA Bull for cotton corn rice tobacco controls.
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Oregon
Alexander Graham Bell
Elisha Gray
Chicago
Bell
Ohio Valley
Cincinnati
Department of Commerce and Labor
Arizona
Wilson
League of Nations
Congress
AAA
Noted writers and public figures born in the United States
A list of prominent individuals with birthplaces and ages: George Jean Nathan of New York born in Fort Wayne Indiana 57 years ago. Benny, radio comedian born in Waukegan Illinois 45 years ago. Rt Rev Wyatt Brown, bishop of Harrisburg born in Eufaula Alabama 53 years ago. Judge Thomas S Williams of the U S Court of Claims born in Louisville Kentucky 67. Charles Rann Kennedy, teacher and dramatist born in England 68. Rear Admiral William C Watts of the U S Navy born in Philadelphia 59.
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George Jean Nathan
New York
Ft Wayne
Ind
Benny
Waukegan
Ill
Rt Rey Wyatt Brown
Harrisburg
Eufala
Ala
Thomas S Williams
U. S Court of Claims
Washington
England
Willam C Watts
U.S
Philadelphia
Horoscope Foresees Intellectual Promise and Cautionary Temper
Today hints at an intellectual person with fluent expression and a scientific mind eager to experiment. It warns that a developing malicious disposition could lead to danger if not vigorously restrained and curbed to prevent frenzy.
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Mama
Bible Readings Teach A New Sense Of Peace
A reading on St John 14 23 29 presents peace as inner serenity amid turmoil and not merely avoidance of conflict. It cites Romans 8 praising conquering through love and notes reconciliation moving from hostility to peace, linking fiction’s grace to real life harmony.
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St Paul
Tax guidance on state officer compensation immunity
Your Federal Income Tax discusses compensation of state officers and employees and states that income received for services to a state or its subdivisions is taxable unless the person is an officer or employee of the state and the compensation is immune from taxation under the U S Constitution.
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United States
Saloon shoppers brace for drought and local drive
Elyria residents stock up early as May 26 marks the dry spell. The Once-a-year Fund campaign for city welfare institutions raised 43,388 dollars last night. Sheriff Adams and deputies launched a traffic drive citing 25 warnings. Lorain council to consider a prison farm on 28 acres at North Ridge and Elyria Roads, announced by W. T. Shaw.
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Elyria
Comimmunity Service Council
Clarence E. Adams
City of
Lorrain
North Ridge
Lorain
Columbia Briefs Highlight Social Visits Across Town
Columbia notes list Earl Beck from Broadview Road visiting his brother W M Gilpin of Geneva Ohio with Gijin. Mrs F H Van Arsdale stayed with sister Mrs Hazel of Cleveland. F O Gilpin of La Grange and George Mitchell of Avon visited H B Hunter and Lyman Hitchcock. The term Uppertendom is noted as once common for aristocratic class.
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Columbia
Gijin
Earl Beck
Broadwew Road
W M Gilpin
Geneva
Ohio
F H van Arsdale
Hazel
Cleveland
F O Gilpin
la Grange
H. B. Hunter
George Mitchell
Avon
Lyman Hitchcock
Townsend Club No 1 Meeting Highlights Debates Ahead
Townsend Club No 1 held a 7 30 pm meeting at 136 Middle avenue with President Doane presiding. Election of an Advisory board occurred, and bulletins covered the Cleveland debate February 19 20 and the upcoming Townsend Plan event in Cleveland. Tickets via Mrs Claude Doane. A review of last Sunday's Townsend lecture and a note on Wasre Albers NJ appointment were read. The next Townsend party is slated for February 18 at IO OF hall with the Tom and Jerry Orchestra.
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Townsend Club No. 1
Middle Avenue
Doane
America
D Gilbert
E Carver
J Brouse
V. Mitchell
Mr Jacobs
Cleveland
Claude Doane
Townsend Plan
L W Jeffery
Harper Leech
Chicago Daily News
Public Music Hall
Stoughton
Vincent
Townsend
Woodward
Leo Meyers
Berlin Heights
Wasre Albers
Cuyahoga Falls
Elyria
New Jersey
Albers
IO OF
Hall
Tom and Jerry
Judge Nye To Speak At Banquet Of Fathers And Sons
Emmanuel Lutheran church hosts yearly Father and Son banquet in the downstairs auditorium at Princeton and Garfield avenues. On Friday at 6 30 o clock Judge H H Nye of the Probate Court will deliver the main address with Paul Wainwright leading singing. Open to all men and boys who wish to attend.
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Princeton and
Garford Avenues
Men's Brotherhood
H H Nye
Probate
Paul Wainwright Willead
Montreal Debt Interest Tops City Service Cost
Montreal reports spending on debt interest for the year at 14.6 million dollars, versus 13,672.87 dollars for all administration expenses and wages. The interest represents about 29.6 percent of the city's annual income, while administration costs total roughly 2.7 percent.
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Montreal
Finance Department
Eit
Grafton News Notes from the Lal-a-Lot Club meeting
Mrs Donna Rust hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering of the Lal-a-Lot Club with sewing and secret time for diversion followed by refreshments. Hostess Mrs K E Lower to entertain in two weeks. Mr and Mrs Claire Miller welcomed guests Mrs C B Clapp and her son from Columbiana Tuesday. Comings are vogue in London. Pay a Chronicle Telegram want ad for results.
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Grafton
Donna Rust
K E Lower
C B Clapp
Columbiana
Claire Miler
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Detroit General Motors
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Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Louis D. Brandeis
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Frasca Bros
Reid Ave
Nicola
29Th
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Blue Sunoco
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Harvey Northeim
Von's
Abbe and
Cleveland St
Hutton
North Ridge Rd
Amherst
A. E. Allen Malin
LaGrange
V. H. Heyes
Pittsfield
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Gulf and
Detroit Rd
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Townsendites
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