Engine Pickup Of Overland Shown
Series of tests on the Pacific Coast demonstrated the Overland Six engine's speed and flexibility. Officials from Willys-Overland arranged under newspaper supervision with Lenar representatives as hosts and checkers. In a 100 yard sprint test the Overland Six beat a sprinter in 9.7 seconds. Another test paired the engine against a trotting horse over 660 feet, reaching 29 miles per hour to catch the horse.
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Eries
Pacifc
Overland
Willys-Overlandacific Company
Owspaper
News- Lenar
Mers
Teaulta
Oveland
Keith Lloyd
California
Atraightaway
Merigan Musicians Envy Abroad in London Speech
Sir Henry Wood, the English conductor, praised American patrons for their financial support of music, noting contrasts with England where orchestras face stricter funding. He cited California's wealthy patronage and the disparity in rehearsal opportunities between the two countries.
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London
Englan
Hentry Wood
Henry
America
tyIn
United States
California
England
Ted
North Russia North Russia social notes mark New Year greetings
Local notes from North Russia dated January 9 report births and visitors. A daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs WHI Car on January 8, 1926. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Albright and their son Donald at Wilson Haugh home in Ely, and many longtime residents share New Year visits across Elyria Amherst Berea Oberlin and Carlisle. Names such as Evelyn Walker, Harry Gibson, Thelma Bartlett, Thelma, Edward Berg, Carl Berg, and George Bemis appear among frequent social calls and family gatherings. An extended list records visits to various homes and church events, with many families spending New Year’s Day at friends’ houses and attending Pot Grange events in Carlisle. The item closes noting a Christmas party by the Die Guild and its families.
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North Russia
Clarence Albright
Donald
Wilson Haugh
Elys
Evelyn Walker
Yria
Harry Gibson
Earl Bartlett
Wghter Thelma
Pittsfield
Glydertlett
Iris
Charles Gibson
Renee Albright
Carlisle
Vernon Schubert
Clarence Alght
George Bemis
Estnut Ridge
S. Nash
Carl Berg
Simeon Nash
S Institute
Fd. Schramm
George Wels
Son Henry Sandrock
Clarence
Amherst
Ucy
Kenneth Lang
Christmas Card Party Guests Listed in Local Note
A social gathering featured card playing and exchanging gifts followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Hasenflue, Mr and Mrs Frank Hasenflue, Mr and Mrs John Franklin, Mr and Mrs Harley Franklin and daughter Myrtle, Ed Berg and family, Mr and Mrs Will Manns, Marsh Anderson and family, John Emerick and family, Harl Peabody and family, Clayton Peabody and family, Mr and Mrs M Smarth, Mr and Mrs Charles Gibson, Harry Gibson and family, Mr and Mrs Clarence Albright and son Donald, Fred Berg and family, and Mrs Clyde Bartlett and children.
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Charles Hasenflue
Frank
Hasenflue
John Franklin
Harley Franklin
Myrtle
Ed. Berg
Will Manns
Marsh Anderson
John Emerick
Harl Peabody
Clayton Peabody
Charles Gibson
Harry Gibson
Clarence Albright
Donald
Fred Berg
Clyde Bartlett
AAA and OSAA leaders to speak at Lorain Club Banquet
Ernest N. Smith General Manager of the American Automobile Association with headquarters in Washington DC and W B Thurstin Jr President of the Ohio State Automobile Association will address the Lorain County Automobile Club annual banquet Monday evening January 18 in the St Pauls church basement. Henry Miller Club Secretary notes business sessions follow with minutes and a financial statement. No nominations of directors will be made. new directors will be sworn in at the February 1 meeting.
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Ernest N. Smith
American Automobile Association
Washington, D. C
Thurstin, Jr
Ohio State Automobile Association
Columbus
Lorain County Automobile Club
St.Paul's Church
Henry Miller
Miller
English Spoke en Policeman Draws Riviera Attention
Daily News Letter Paris notes a real English policeman stationed on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Dressed in British uniform he directs traffic salutes passersby and is said to soon have arrest powers. Also Paris raises museum admission, Louvre and Versailles, while Nice offers eight franc black tickets at hotels.
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Paris
Riviera
Promenade de Anglais
England
Albert I
Azure
Clement Vautel
le Journal
Pleadilly Circus
Cote d’Azur
Promenade Des Anglais
Louvre
Versailles Palace
Petit Palais
Cernuschi
Victor Hugo
Closerie des Lilas to Reopen After Fire Repairs and Changes
One of Paris' famed cafes the Closerie des Lilas near the Luxembourg Gardens will reopen soon after fire repairs and extensive alterations. The venue has long hosted celebs from Sarah Bernhardt to Paul Fort and artists like Picasso and Kisling, serving as a hub for poets and early discussions of new movements.
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Paris
Luxembourg Gardena
Wil
Tabtes
Sarah Bernhadt
Paul Verlaine
Verhaeren
Henri Richepin
Paul Fort
Modigiani
Kisling
Picasso
Zak
Massachusetts Man Becomes ICC Chairman
Joseph Bo Bastuin, long associated with the Interstate Commerce Commission and former Massachusetts Public Service Commissioner, is the first Massachusetts native to chair the ICC. A Amherst College graduate and New York native, he practiced law in Boston and later joined public utility and railroad policy work, earning a reputation as an expert. The note recalls his leadership amid early 1900s public service and rail affairs.
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CTE Daw News
Joseph Bo. Bastuinn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts
Public Service Commission of
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New York State
Amherst College
Thnss
Boston
Ase Bo
Pybie Janchise League
Rallrgsa
Eastman Ranka
Naughty Baron In Monastery and Public Stir
A garbled report references a so called Naughty Baron in a monastery amid an industrial disturbance. The piece mentions a censure from capital interests and praise from the general public, framing it as a notable early achievement in governance.
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Theodora
Rooseveit
Bublle
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J. C. Ruhl
New Yorker
Europe
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Joseph Eastman
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Imperial Furniture CO
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Greece
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Balkans
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Anthraelite Inknery
Pennsylvania
Naughty Baron
Willy Knoblock Draines
Wild Man
Broadway
United Dry Cleaning Co
Automobile Mutual Insurance Association
L. H. Wadsworth District Manager
Elyria Block
Elyria
Willys
Overland-Knight Sales CO
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