Excellence and Injustice in Cincinnati Recreation Posts
Ex champion long jumper DeHart Hubbard, UM alum and Christian athlete, had the highest 90.05 percent score among applicants for city Recreation Supervisors, yet was deemed ineligible for the top post due to discrimination. Five applicants were considered for Supervisor of Municipal Athletics with no selection. the top salary listed was 3500 annually. Hubbard’s ineligibility and the political pressure surrounding salaries and positions highlight alleged bias in civic hiring for Negro Recreation roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeHart Hubbard
University of Michigan
The
Cincinnati V. M. C. A
Cincinnati
Subbard
Hubbard
Dellart Wubbard
Saloons as Origins of Reform Movements and Abolition
The excerpt credits saloons with launching reform groups, notably the Washingtonian Movement and the Independent Order of Brith Abraham. It notes Washingtonians inspired temperance groups and helped abolition of saloons, while Brith Abraham grew to 550 lodges across 28 states with 124,000 members and substantial treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washingtonian Movement
John B. Gough
Sons of Temperance
Independent Order of Good Templars
Stanton and
Ridge Streets
New York
Order of Brith Abraham
Washingtonian
Aeroplanes used with poison gas against wolves in Caucasus
Geneva reports say planes and gas bombs were deployed to curb wolves menacing peasants in Russia and Poland. About two hundred wolves were destroyed while Poland mobilizes regiments to press an offensive. Peasants fear daylight attacks amid scattered wolf encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caucasus
Geneva
Russia
Poland
Prohibition Case Targets Hartford Banker and Allies
A Hartford banker a New Haven prohibition agent and two corporations were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to defraud the government by diverting a million dollars worth of denatured alcohol to make it drinkable. The case highlights alleged involvement of prominent figures in a dry era scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
New Havens
New Haven Prohibition
Federal Grand Jury
Fifty-fifth anniversary of Fort Donelson surrender noted
Sixty fifth anniversary of Fort Donelson surrender observed while Studebaker marks twenty fifth year and James A Farrel U S Steel president begins his fifth year. Zurich inaugurates Pestalozzi memorial. Atlantic City hosts highway officials three day session. Cincinnati gathers educators and religious leaders for the Montiamerys inauguration at Lane Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Donelson
Studbaker Corporation
James A. Farrel
United States Steel Corporation
Heinrich Pestalozzi
Zurich
Association of State Highway Officials
Mdlantic
Atantic City
Cinenati
Robert A. Montiamerys
Lane Theological Seminary
Overdressed Ginkette Attends Vidinay Bridge Party
A playful notice notes an overdressed socialite at a bridge party, insisting on wearing an afternoon gown while others dress down. The speaker revels in making a statement about fashion and self display, despite others’ attire. The piece carries a dated, humorous tone.
Poems I Love When I Am Tend by Misa Barker
An analysis of Misa Barker as a poet, praising her power courage and beauty in constrained verse. The piece notes her loyalty to traditional forms and her mood aligning with fixed measures seen in classic poets and sonnet traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Barker
Roasetta
Fragmentary sonnet excerpt on love and immortality
The readable lines express a poetess contemplating death and enduring fame. Images of nursing the world-vine, lullaby lyre strings, and the River of Dead frame a meditation on how future readers will discover and proclaim that a woman lived as a poet who conquered wisdom and bore a sword of meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffield & Cos
World Court Entrance Condemned Speech by Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Theodore Roosevelt Jr criticizes the proposed world court linked to the League of Nations. He argues the court name misleads, asserts opposition to U S entry, and cites senate obstruction by a few “clear-sighted men.” He notes the public’s eventual rejection of joining the League and warns against allied internationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
V Tosintant
A. HK. F
Roosevelt
Canleny
Soissons
Argonne-Meuse
St. Mihhel
France
Ile
Flogsevelt
Boy Scouts of Americs
Senate
Frank Hrandegee
Pracue
League
League of Nations
Kipton Social News Highlights Local Visits and Visits
Kipton society notes list visits by Miss Margaret Lae and others to Sylvania Elyria Wakeman Oberlin Oberlin Milan and Henrietta. Entries mention Mr and Mrs Wilson of Sylvania visiting Kipton, quilt making by Camden Ladies Ald society, and local movements like Chalmer Davidson in Cleveland and Mrs Nellie Haigh visiting daughter in Wakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Iva Austin
Mis
Clayton Crysfer
Hisria
Louise Calking
Oberlin
Camden Ladies’ Ald Society
W. Calkins
Nellie Haigh
Theodore Bellamy
Wakeman
Coon Dblackard
Huene House
Nev
Harding
Congregational
Maris Burrows
Mary Becker
Henrietta
Mra. Turner
Milan
John Scott
Local parish prayer meeting held at Brumby home
Community notes recount a busy week with visits to Cleveland Elyria and Oberlin. Residents attended church events dances and a play while local families hosted guests and celebrated birthdays. A community dinner and a tale of barbering ventures mark the social calendar amid travel and church activities.
Marine stowaway hid among cargo during China disorders
Corporal Richard Harrington of the U S Marines tried to sneak aboard the transport Chaumont bound for China. He hid under a pile of potatoes to avoid discovery but an exposed heel betrayed him. He faces a court martial for the act, saying he meant to join the earlier fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harrington
U.S
Chaumont
China
Harrington
Local social notes and visits across Oberlin and nearby towns
Saturday guests at the Rooney home included Mr and Mrs B T Rooney and Catherine Murray from Wellington. Several residents traveled or visited relatives: Mrs Nat Ladd returned from Amherst, Ralph Blackwell in Elyria, Lyndon Smith from Lorain, J A Brown in Wakeman, M P Murray in Wakeman, and Joe Smith and wife visiting Will Smith in Oberlin. The hatchery opened on Monday and Mrs J B Murray and daughter Catherine of Wellington attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Claude Clapp
Ndna Hates
Ruth Obitts
Elyria
Aspen
Wi Brumby
Eartha Moehl
Cleveland
Anna Moehl
Watkins
Tn Oberlin
Morgan
Clarence Betts
Will Betts
C. Sandrock
Nell Smith
Honors Sandrock
Oberlin
Harvey Sandrock
Vernon Taylor
James Calis
Bernard Yale
Wellington
Austin and Hus
Farm Bureau
Town Hall
RB. A. Austin
James Calkins
Elsha
Jack Jones
Clarenr. Parker
Hattie Cook
WF. Betts
Women's Missionary Society of the Tovar Baptist Association
Oberlin Church
Warding
Wr. Litzenders
Kelly
Miss Wilder
Orla Cowen
Mire Rubs Robertson
Mabel Guthman
C. Lattmnan
M. &. Perkins
Nat Ladd
Nettie Hostiler
Amherst
Monay
J. B. Murray
Catherine
B. T. Rooney
Ralph Blackwell
Vy Scott
Harry Cook
J. A. Brown
Wakeman
Lyndon Smith
Lorain
M. P. Murray
P. T. Rooney
Joe Smith
Will Smith
Mrs Max Peabody Wakeman Dinner Held At Sietchum Home
A family gathering occurred on Sunday at Carl Sietchum's residence to honor Mrs. Max Peabody Wakeman. Out of town guests attended, including Mr. and Mrs. whose presence was noted in the social item.
Local Notes From Wakeman Area Headlines
G Alexander and family and neighbors in Elyria and Wakeman are mentioned. Mrs. Dowland, an elder resident, suffered paralysis with serious outlook. Don Watson visited relatives and a little daughter. Several residents, including Charlie Chrysler and Mr. H D Peabody, are recovering from illness. A Norwalk visit occurred and local farm activity continues with Henry Peck farm rental and Eva Peabody at dinner. A sea voyage surgeon seeks a remedy for seasickness after 30 years.
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Denman
Charlie Chrysler
H. D. Peabody
Earl Peabody
James Haslem
Amherst Fas
Elver Phillips
Norwal
Peter Lorett
William Beam
Henry Peck
Charles Parsons
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Ohto Tee
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Burke, Beltor & Grudnutt
Dean
State of
Ohio
Robert EL Ward. Inc
Chicago
Wabash Ave
Fifth Ave
Law
Pelle
Deescent
Pslo Cushing Kells
Touidwr
Siret Presgedeuy
Whitigan College
Ghendfard
Mass
Tacoma
Adames de Kelly
Ole Gods
Genter County
Washington
Kenry Watterson
Fimo Jiontey le Cura
Joninaulast
Dornane Waistafou
Jacksonville
Lonsiuuia
Pind
Paris
Wolfrid Luturer
Pourtly Steathy Hope Gattbin
T. Gepe
Lloyd Collis
Cave City
Tenn
United States Court
New Yok City
Toray
James AL Farrel
Preston
United Stated Steel Corporation
New Haven
Thomas M. Schumacher
Cacculie
Rinifroad
Williamsport
GS Sears
Mev
Jol Jd. McGort
Altona
Philadelphi
George Harvey
United States
Greatteam
Boyars
Edward E. Browne
Congress
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Wis
Abe Martin
Sneeerari
Lulletne
Senator Borah
Theodoe
Kipton
Miss Margaret Lae
United Dry Cleaning CO
Carden
Mrkx
Willian Brumby
Morris Scott
Gon Morris
Glen Beecher
Anna Moeh
Adam Geist
Ed Ayiff
Grace McBurnie
Thomas Lea
Jennie Davidson
Bates
Otto Huene
Ilnene
Joan Davidson
Columbs
Ness
John Davidson
Mra McCotter
Nellie Saigh
Fred
Airman
Jay Sharp
Walter Wilford
Ry Myr
Henry Moehl
Knott
Lee Ridelift
Leo Radcliff
Harold Lathrup
Mochl
Ednah Moehl
Lela Haigh
Florence Obitts
Karel Radcliff
Ashland
Frank Hagar
Myron Bates
Mrr
Lonnie Grange
Raymond Bates
Emma Sigsworth
Fairchild
Michigan
Kirk
George Miller
Valley City
Dewey
Ambrose Farm
Edith Studson
Florence Emery
J .R. Lewis
FLFE
Marine Too
Lane Peabody
Eva
Mas Peabody
Samuel Bristol
Virginia Lump
Murbach Coal CO
Electrical Service Radio
Witing
Elyria Superior Electric Co
Broad Street
Imperial Furniture Co
E. Broad St. Bridges
Nasi
Nash
Ambassador
Cavalier
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