Independence Day Reflections On Those Who Declared Freedom
A historical reflection honors the men who signed the Declaration and faced treason charges for independence. The piece urges readers to honor their loyalty to truth and to strive in the spirit of 1776, comparing past courage with present devotion to liberty and the new republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Britain
Greatin
Great Ty
Washington
John Hancock
Wendell Phillips
Ef Webster
Otises
Hancocks
Taft Appointed Chief Justice of the United States
The former President William Howard Taft is named Chief Justice, with supporters praising his jurist mind and impartial, precedent‑honoring approach. Critics fear difficulty in reconciling new conditions with old principles amid evolving law and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
The
Unittates
Ice
United States
Mr. Taft
Taft
Toaser
Supreme Mt
Kenyon-Shepherd
Supreme Court
Gurould
International Passport History and Modern Reflections
A fragmented historical survey traces the evolution of passports from ancient and medieval times to 19th century systems, noting how political power, trade, and war shaped travel documents. It covers France, Russia, Britain, and other states, highlighting the shift from voluntary to regulated mobility and the impact on merchants and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russa
St Peresourg
Norwa
Sweden
Napoleon
Disadvantages of Looks for Actors in Paris Theatre
A London Weekly Dispatch excerpt quotes Andre W Bruie the Watnee Idol of Paris on how appearance dictates casting. It notes looks shape villain or lover parts and warns actors may be typed into roles if they neglect diet and image as they seek new theater creations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gris
Robert Levatier
Arsene Lapa
Andre Brue
Ig Lefs
Arsene Lupin
Robert Seraluier
Brussels
Lupin
Brule
Lup'n
Mme Brule
Czarina
Petrograd
Nicholas II
Alexardria
Andre W Bruie
Watnee
Paris
London Weekly Dispatch
Marietta记 First permanent Ohio settlement history
Readable notes recount Marietta as Ohio’s first permanent settlement founded by New Englanders, named for Marie Antoinette, with later mentions of a 1833 public trial of a mowing and reaping machine, Garfield assassination in 1881, and a 1897 coal miners' strike context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
New England
Marie Antoinetts
Hamlton County Agricultural Societw
James A Garfeld
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Washington
Charles J Guleau
Democratic National Convention Debates Woman Suffrage Defeat
Balloting opened at the Democratic National Convention as a woman suffrage proposal was defeated in the early parliamentary proceedings.
Notable Birthdays Across History Hint at Naval and Political Ties
The notice recalls birthdays of prominent figures including Prince Olav of Norway, Rev George W Mundelein of Chicago, author William Le Queux, Rear Admiral Harry A Field, and Congressman Eugene Black. It places each birthday on a specific year count from today, noting Mundelein’s New York birth, Field’s Baltimore roots and Pacific Fleet role, and Black’s Blossom Texas birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Prince Olav Weir
Norwa Bo 2
England
Miost
George W Mundelein
Cathbolic Archbshop
Chicago
New York
William Ls Queux
London
Harry A Field Tsn
Pcific
Baltimore
Eugene Black
Congress
Texas
Blossom
Centenary Birth of Sr Charles Tupper Highlighted in Boston Reunion
The article notes the centenary birth of Sr Charles Tupper, a famed Canadian statesman, and the fortieth anniversary of the Garfield Veterans of the Twenty sixth Yankee Division gathering in Boston for their first general reunion. It discusses values of adherence to landmarks and safety linked to precedence, reflecting on Taft’s Connecticut-residing roots yet Ohioan identity, and honors Ohio as a Buckeye state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tupper
Taft
Connecticut
Ohio
Buckere
Safe and Sane Fourth in Elyma Urges Adherence
The article praises the Safe and Sane Fourth movement, noting bans on explosive fireworks reduce accidents and fires. It commends Elyma and other cities for adopting the ordinance and urges strict law enforcement to prevent evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elyma
Fifty Years Ago Local News and Market Notes
Fifty years ago and on July 2 market reports show new potatoes at 40 cents per peck. The village enjoyed a busy day with three runways and a dog fight on Broad Street. The Lake Shore railroad work progressed with double tracking planned between Elyria and Berea. Clerks at Baldwin Laundon Nelson and Starr Bros anticipated a baseball game on July 1 if someone could field a team. A heavy frost on June 29 damaged crops in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwi Street
Baldwin Laundon & Nelson’s
Starr Bros
Local youths battle in park football with bruised shins
Amid North Eaton activity, youths played drive football in the public park. The Cats and the Caps chased each other, leaving many with black and blue shins from kicks and rough play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caps
Celebration at Oberlin on Fourth
Oberlin plans a large Fourth of July program organized by the Business Men's club. Events begin at 10:00 a.m. with baseball and a quoits tournament, a parade at 12:00, a picnic lunch at 12:30, and activities throughout the day at Recreation Park and campus. Prizes are promised for multiple events and crowds are expected to be among the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Baseball Grange
Russla
Recreation Park
Russia
Pitchfield
Camden
Carlisle
Basker
Mystery Beauty Contest Terms Stir Local Court
ABE MARTIN notes an investigation in Squire Marsh Swan laws court over a costly dispute. The Tank balloon tanks second among the recipients. The worst outcome for many girls would be losing in a beauty contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Marsh Swan Laws Court
Local School Event Promises Free Food and Odd Contests
At Chautauqua grounds 2:30 p.m. a free lunch of ox sandwiches and coffee is offered followed by athletic events on the high school grounds. A series of quirky competitions includes a tug of war between Pittsfield and Russia Camden versus Carlisle, yard races for under 14 boys and girls, a contest for the family with the largest turnout, a decorative egg race, a “moest” comically dressed couple, and more unusual challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautamsqua
Township
Pittsfield
Russia
Camden
Carlisle
Local Fair Notes Include Races and Band Concerts
A fragment lists events at a fair: races labeled No. 1 through No. 13 including a three legged race and a noontime program. Evening schedule notes Chastancea High Band concerts to run through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chastancea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle-Telegram
Lereim County Frincisn Company
J F Burke
Emil Calman
Second St
Elyria
Elyria Postoffice
Dally
Daly Teide
Fyria
Levain
Internativeal News Service
Audit Bureaus Circulation
Bureau of Advertising
American Newsper Publishers Association
A. E. Clarden
John W. Huster
Eile Bic
Daily Editorial Digest
Consolidated Prees Association Commercial Bank
Washinon, D. C
London Observer
National Education Association
Jersey City
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Sr. Ignatius Loyola
Order of Jesu'ta
Bummer School of America
Cliff Haven
Zloaet
America
Pittsburgh
Storrts
Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct
Kentucky Jockey Club
Lafonia
Niagara Racing Association
Fort Erie
Pasadena
Eastern Rowing Association
Ottawa
Ont
Illinois
Mississippi
Peoria
Long Beach
Callf
Boring
Jack Dempser
Georges Carpenter
Frache Bures
Packe O’gatte & Revceds
Jersey
Lake Shore
Berea
North Eaton
Abe Martin
Imperial Top & Tire CO
Broad St. Bridge
the Savings Deposit Bank & Trust Co
Elyria, Ohio
Cadillac
O’donnell’s
C. L. Worthington
Mgr
Brunner’s
Tire
Court St
Electric Light Company
Westen Electric Company
Lorain County
Voi
Contix
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!