Murray Hill Inn Remains a Symbol of Old New York
New Yorkers wonder about the Murray Hill hotel after proprietor Ben Bates's passing. The venerable hostelry kept mid Victorian elegance amid Grand Central area booms, with changes including a refined bar at the Metropolitan Opera. Notables and writers of late nights appear in its orbit, from Tallulah Bankhead to Jules Bache, while Daniel Frohman honors Fannie Hurst and others chronicled in lively anecdotes.
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New York
Jan
Murray Hill
Ben Bates
Simeon Ford
Grand Central Zone
Daniel Frohman
Fannie Hurst
Metropolis
Miss Hurst
Mr. Frohman
Lyceum Theatre
Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah
Metropolitan Opera
Jules Bache
Notable pre 1900 literary figures born or died
A sequence of brief biographical notes lists William Wilkie Collins English novelist born 1824 died 1880s. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Anglo Dutch painter born 1836 died 1912. Augustus Thomas American playwright born 1857 died 1934. Entries place deaths in Gainesville Georgia Nyack New York and births in England and Missouri with varying dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
William Wilkie Collins
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Augustus Thomas
St. Louis
Nyack
N. Y
Juvenile Grange Officers Installed At Local Lodge
The Juvenile Grange installed officers led by Doris Pierce as master with Junior Prentice and others filling roles. Three graces named Evelyn Reamer Celia Usanic Illa Witbeck. Visitors included Rev F H Schott Supt Oberleitner from Litchfield and several Wellington guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Schott
Supt
Oberleitner
Litchfield
John Barber
Harry Allen
Nell Bradley
Wellington
Year’s Day at Albert Egains in Spencer KE
A compact local item notes residents Albert Egain and family in Spencer KE observe Year’s Day. A. Richmond and Ralph Bowman are ill under a doctor’s care. Mrs Lynn Myers has pleurisy and is cared for by her mother Mrs Haggar of Cleveland. Mr and Mrs C L Minkler and daughter Jean visited a Loran. E E Minkler also visited in Loran and Elyrla.
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Albert Egain
Spencer
KE. A. Richmond
Ralph Bowman
Lynn Myers
Myer
Haggar
Cleveland
C. L. Minkler
Jean
Loran
E. E. Minkler
Loraln
Elyrla
Excessive speed and Chicago’s Christmas safety spike
The Chicago Christmas period saw no auto fatalities despite heavy traffic due to a snowstorm that forced cautious driving. The piece argues excess speed, not mere conditions, primarily drives auto casualties and urges reliance on controlled speeds beyond mere statistics.
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Chicago
Nature
Scientists Astound Us with Age of Rocks and Worlds
Geologists and paleontologists appear in convention with bold claims on rock ages and ancient habitats. They describe Palisades as 150,000,000 years old, Albany area under water 400,000,000 years ago, and a 2,000 year old walled village in Georgia. They discuss Martian ideas and other wonders, sparking a circus metaphor about civilization’s veneer.
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Hudson River
Albany
Georgia
Modern War II Wholesale Massacre and Red Cross Controversy
The piece laments a heated dispute between Sweden and Italy over Red Cross status amid World War II bombings. Haile Selassie petitions the League of Nations over Italy's treatment of hospitals and ambulances, while Geneva officials fear the Red Cross becoming a symbol of death. It questions whether modern warfare can be governed by international humanitarian rules and notes a shift from personal combat to wholesale massacre.
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Red Cross
Sweden
Italy
League of Nations
Haile Selassie
International Organization
Geneva
Indiana Tax Showings reveal near full collection rate
Indiana tax officials report about 99 percent of the state property tax levy of 91.4 million dollars will be collected this year. The low delinquency follows higher property incomes and a reduced tax rate, seen as key factors in boosting paid up owners and civic stability. The article notes broader implications for other states grappling with fair assessments and collections.
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Indiana
Notable anniversaries of historic figures listed
The notice recalls anniversaries of John Carroll born Upper Marlboro Maryland died Baltimore December 3 1815 Flisha North Connecticut physician pioneer vaccination eye infirmary born Goshen Connecticut died December 29 1843 Nicholas Biddle Philadelphia editor financier and public servant born Philadelphia died February 27 1844 James Longstreet Edgefield District South Carolina Civil War general later government official diplomat and railway executive born in Edgefield District South Carolina
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John Carroll
United States
Baltimore
Upper Marlboro
Flisha North
Connecticut
Goshen
Conn
Nicholas Biddle
Philadelphia
James Longstreet
War Horse of the Confederacy
Edgefield District
8. C
Notable anniversaries in American history
The record highlights anniversaries of events from 1815 to 1931. It notes Jackson's 1815 victory at New Orleans, Tilton Beecher trial in 1875, Louisiana governors’ swearing in in 1877, Wilson's Fourteen Points address in 1918, a 1920 steel strike, and a 1931 papal encyclical on marriage.
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Gen
Jackson
New Orleans
Theodore Tilton
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
N. Y
Louisiana
Wilson
Congress
League of Nations
Pape Pius
Birthdays of notable figures from 19th to 20th century
A roundup of notable birthdays includes U.S. Senator Bennett Champ Clark of Missouri born in Bowling Green 46 years ago, Senator Henrik Shipstead of Minnesota born in Burbank 55 years ago, and travel lecturer E. Burton Holmes born in Chicago 66 years ago. Also listed are Tulsa and Washington, D.C. lawyer Patrick J. Hartey born Choctaw Nation 53 years ago, Willard M. Kiplinger born Bellefontaine 45 years ago, Morgan B. Brainard of Aetna Life Insurance born Hartford 57 years ago, Dr. Robert C. Clothier Rutgers president born Philadelphia 51 years ago, and Hans Kindler conductor born in Holland 44 years ago.
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U. S
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Bowling Green
U.S
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Farmer-Labor
Burbank
Minn
E. Burton Holmes
New York City
Chicago
Patrick J. Hartey
Tulsa
Okla
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Choctaw Nation
Willard M. Kiplinger
Bellefontaine
Morgan B. Brainard
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Hartford, Conn
Robert C. Clothier
Rutgers Univ
Philadelphia
Hans Kindler
Holland
Prophet Plays Out Awe Inspiring Sign for Faith Lesson
A prophet uses a public sign bearing the strange words Mahershalalhashbaz to urge faith as Isaiah 7 and 8 unfold. Witnesses Uriah the priest and Zechariah record the event, which coincides with the birth of the prophet’s son given the meaning speedy spoil hurry prey. The verse 4 lesson and the prior son Shear-jashah signaling a remnant returning are highlighted.
Remarkable Native Power in Expression through Music and Poetry
The text notes that a native endowed with expressive gifts in music and poetry could become a benefactor to mankind. It mentions mild nature, potential full mental powers, trials, and patience leading to victory, framed as a constructive motivational message.
Waters of Siloam and Milton Echo in Judah’s Flight
The text contrasts the calm waters of the Siloah with Milton's Siloah brook as a divine symbol. It notes Judah’s departure from Jehovah toward Assyria as a rejection of the peaceful stream for a mighty conqueror that would flood the land, then cites the hymn Stand up Stand up for Jesus urging reliance on divine strength.
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Shiloah
Milton
Siloah
Judah
Jehovah
Assyria
Jesus
Penfield Grange installs officers in 1936
Penfield Grange held its installation meeting on Thursday evening January 2 with large attendance. An oyster supper preceded the session. Worthy Master Fred Rollin led routine business and the 1936 officer slate was installed by Mrs. Lawrence Betts. New officers included Fred Rollin master Carl Buell overseer A J Andrews lecturer Lyle Pierce steward Lawrence Looy assistant steward Mrs Philip Babel chaplain Mrs Amy Ferriman treasurer Mrs Richard Leach secretary Paul Pelton gatekeeper Helen Blough Ceres Helen Blight Pomona Thurza Witbeck Flora Mrs Hite lady assistant steward Harvey Blough member of the executive committee Orlo Witbeck business and legislative agent and Mrs C E Dickason Juvenile Grange matron. Further details truncated.
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Penfield
Penfield Grange
Fred Rollin
Lawrence Betts
Carl Buell
A. J. Andrews
Lyle Pierce
Lawrence Looy
Philip Babel
Amy Ferriman
Richard Leach
Paul Pelton
Helen Blough
Ceres
Helen Blight
Pomona
Thurza Witbeck
Flora
Hite
Harvey Blough
Orlo Witbeck
C. E. Dickason
Penfield Grange Hosts Lorain County Delegates
Penfield Grange hosted a Saturday meeting inviting representatives from thirteen of fourteen Lorain County subordinate granges. Pomona Grange and county officers attended. Frank Eldred led the session with a commendable business period and engaging lecture hour. Delegates reported on the State Grange gathering, with John Barber representing the southern county. A dinner and social hour followed. The next Pomona session is set for the first Saturday in March at Oberlin.
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Penfield Grange
Lorain
Pomona Grange
Frank Eldred
State Grange
John Barver
Pomona
Oberlin
Eglin Family Spend New Year Holiday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Eglin with Mrs. Robert Eglin and their sons spent New Year or New Year’s period away from home, keeping a low profile while enjoying a brief family reunion and social time.
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J. B. Eglin
Robert Eglin
Jury frees Allen Hanes under new Ohio law
In Norwalk Ohio a jury acquitted Allen Hanes of manslaughter in the killing of a fellow farm worker, granting him permanent immunity from further prosecution under a recently enacted Ohio law.
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Norwalk
U.P
Allen Hanes
Hanes
Ohio
Car owner walks 40 miles to Grange convention
Portland Maine reports 63 year old Mark Howard walked 40 miles to a Grange convention, leaving his car in a barn. He says long walks keep a man in trim and prefers the healthful trek over driving.
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Portland
Mark Howard
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