Worthwhile Men Who Devote Themselves To Public Good
The article praises wealth as a tool for public reform, citing Thomas Mott Osborne Raymond Robins and others who use fortune to aid prison reform labor conditions and world peace. It urges active, intelligent men to confront problems with practical remedies rather than escapism, noting the growing impact of such consecrated lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mott Osborne
Auburn
New York
Osborne
Raymond Robins
Klondike
Paul
Ephesus
Sherwood Eddy
Wendell Phillips
Arthur Tappan
Faber
Yesterday’s in Ohio history and notable birthdays
A compact digest: notable Ohio milestones from 1794 to 1886 including the first Cincinnati mail by canoe, 1851 Columbus to Cleveland train for state officials, 1877 Prohibition State convention nomination, and 1886 Sealers' Memorial Building dedication. One year ago today marks Allied Conference in London and coal strike end. births of Baron Kate, Baden-Powell, Kate Upson Clark, Marguerite Clark, Frank L. Stanton, John S. Webster, Dave Davenport tied to today’s date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Henry A. Thompson
Franklin County
Sealdiers
Toledo
London
Alabama
Kate Upson Clark
Camden
Ala
Marguerite Clark
Frank L. Stanton
Georgia Post
Charleston
S. C
ABE MARTIN on Republicans, Democrats and Henry Ford
ABE MARTIN muses that people share common humanity and honest beliefs, noting a few Republicans who once were Democrats. He wonders if Henry Ford, despite immense wealth and genius, could fund a hotel on a paying basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Washington in the eyes of a chronicler
A former ledger style portrait describes Washington’s stature and features. The piece notes his height six feet three and a half inches, pale face that reddened in sun, dark brown hair, powdered queue, and notable horseman prowess. It cites a striking air of grace and liveliness in his eyes, his charm with women, and a habit of valuing theater and cards. It ends with details of illness and medical bleeding at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Elyria Land Prices and Hidden Secrets in Old Hotel Walls
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls early Elyria settlers paying 50 cents an acre for land now at the city center. The text hints at secrets behind Anawar Hotel walls and quotes various cryptic lines about names and spoken histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Crigp
Elyria
Lake water proposition backed by favored councilmen
Twenty years ago the people supported a lake water project with council members favorable to the plan who were to be voted in during the spring election. Captain George Lewis led Company I at Hotel Andwur during inspection night. Frank and James Fauver bought William Hoyle's Gracecourt home expecting to reside there. Caroline Massey left $1,200 to schools for the high school library. Prince Henry of Prussia, Kaiser William’s brother, sped through on a special train, with locals at the depot hoping to greet him. Farmers along the planned Lorain Elyria boulevard opposed it and hired a lawyer to fight the proposal. William Graves, grandfather of Hon. Wm. G. Sharp, died at his Harrison Street home, long an honored city resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry OF
Prussia
Kaiser William of
Germany
William Graves
Wm. G. Sharp
Harrison Street
Anniversary notices sweep Washington Texas and beyond
Events mark Arbor Day births and anniversaries across states including Washington Texas and Alabama. Celebrants include Isabel la Beecher Hooker centennial and the Park Avenue Hotel fire memorial in New York City. Speakers include Vice President Coclidse and Gen Moher L with university observances and a Dawson Springs sanitarium dedication. A Chicago meeting launches a third party movement amid various regional notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Alabama
Isabella Beecher Hooker
Park Avenue
York City
Calvin Coclidse
Jublins Hopking Uni
Poindexter
Real Washington
U. S. Senate
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Johnny Kilbane
John J. Pershing
Arthur Currie
Tecns University
Washuttston
University of Pennsylvania
Komical Telegrams and Civic Happenings in Ohio
A patchwork of brief items from a local Ohio scene includes Jim Armitage and public service banter.Marbles sold for profit, a front-stoop sting, and a note on Henry L. Doherty as a gas expert. A Granny Smith joke unfolds with a basket of apples found in a deputy sheriffs’ basket. Mayor Jones returns from Johnstown to lead a Legion ball march. Talks of beer taxes, bootlegger resistance, and Volstead Law repeal loom as civic chatter. Viscount Lascelles rehearses for his engagement to Princess Mary amid social pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Public Service
Henry L. Doherty
Doherty
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Lorain Coney Printing and Publishing
J. F. Burke
A. C. Hudnutt
City
Lorain
State of
Ieiibere
International News Service
Asdit Bureau of Circulation
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A. E. Clayden
Fifth Ave
Chicago
John W. Hunter
Marquette
George Washington
Delaware
Gabert Stewart
Baron Kate
Sir Robert Baden- Powell
Bar Scout Movement
John S. Webster
Cynthiana
Dave Davenport
St. Louis
Alexandria
Valle Forge
Abe Martin
Eet
Ans
Solvernon
Ben Pend
Mary
George Lewis
Co. I
RGSS
Frank
James Fauver
William Hoyle
Gracecourt
Caroline Massey
Lorain-Elyria Boulevard
TSA
S. J. George
Bank
Ottawa
Ashland
Atg
Komical
Jim Armitage
Marsh Guerin
Babe” Cheevers
Jennie Legge
Broad Street
Jim
Mayor Jones
Johnstown
American Legion
the Elks' Hall
Cleveland Council
Viscount Lascelles
Princesa
Fa, Humphrey
Optometrist Turner Block
Fairview
Spaulding Coal & Supply Co
JTWO
Universal Company
East Ave
Whitney & CO
Broad St
Syria
U.S
Washington’s
Tailleur
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