Too Many Specialists Arrive as Chicago Prepares Trial
The Ohio State Journal notes a massive corps of alienists assembled in Chicago to testify for two confessed boy murderers. Insanity is expected as the defense, but critics warn that an army of experts may mystify jurors. The piece cautions against Thaw echoes and stresses the court’s duty to weigh all evidence fairly.
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America
Chicago
Administration of Justice
Ohio State Journal
Campaign Funds and the Winner in Presidential Elections
This note surveys historical campaign expenditures from 1868 to 1916, highlighting how funds correlated with electoral outcomes. It cites figures for Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, and Hughes, noting close contests often aligned with tighter funding.
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Hughes
Wilson
Hayes
Tilden
Grant
Seymour
Greeley
Garfield
Pawcock
Harrison
Cleveland
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Bryan
Roosevelt
Parker
Taft
Advertising in Its Place and the Billboard Paradox
The piece argues sponsors prefer ads in newspapers magazines and radio rather than billboards while noting billboard ads spoil both city and countryside scenes. It contrasts distant opera voices with noisy hawkers in Chicago and praises restraint in outdoor advertising to preserve landscapes and voices.
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Los Anparos
Chigo
Telegrams Reveal War Then and Now Political Jabs
A collage of Civil War era banter and 20th century politics shows telegrams mocking conventions and nominating plans. References to Governor Cox and McAdoo reflect a heated Democratic race as delegates debate strategy and funding while unusual travel and local incidents cross national chatter. Local notes report a golf injury in Athens Ohio and a whiskey seizure near Delaware Ohio linked to a car with Michigan tags and West Virginia plates.
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Athens
T D Biddle
Ohio
Athens Country Club
Delaware
Fred D Harter
Connor Lambert
Michigan
West Virginia
National and local events mix in July notices
Multiple brief items report political, social, and civic happenings across the country. Highlights include parties and conventions in progress, a wedding to take place at Christ Church Wannasse e, and a tragic accident in Cincinnati where Cara Lutz died after a porch fall.
Woman Candidate Dawen Faces Voters In Local Fight
The piece notes a political test for a woman candidate Dawen as newspaper artists prepare to caricature her. It mentions a voters club meeting opposing Dawen’s association with the old line Marta name and includes a quip about whisky as medicine by Lon Moon.
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Dawen
Marta
Guaranty Trust Voice Sees Strong Global Economic Outlook
Sisson vice president of the Guaranty Trust Co of New York says money market conditions are fundamentally sound and foresee continued prosperity. He cites high employment, rising agricultural prices, improving export conditions, and strong U.S. productive capacity despite political interference and demagogic rhetoric.
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Neis H Sisson
Vice Press
the Guaranty Trust Com
New York
Ness
Sisson
Tan
United States
M Hkind
Yesterdays In Ohio and Ancestral Milestones
A collage of obituaries and anniversaries recounts Sarah Siddons born in Wales died in London 1831. Notes Admiral David Farragut Civil War born near Knoxville died Portsmouth NH 1870. Kansas 1860 convention on a second constitution. Victoria’s marriage to Prince Christian noted. Asbury Park road convention. Ohio Governor Cox nominated for president on 44th ballot San Francisco 1922. Dublin surrender of Irish Republican Irregulars. President Harding Alaska voyage marker. Great English strike beginning 1868 and 1926 entry.
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Sarah Siddors
Wales
London
Tyron
New Haven
Cona
David G Farra
Knoxvile Town
Portsmouth
Kansas
Tafan
Princess Helon
Queen Victoria
Prnce Cheisran
Schleswig Holstein
Good Roads
Asbury Park
Coy
Ohio
San Francisco
Dublin
Harding
Alaska
Blaine and Logan flag pole raised at factory by Topliff Ely workers
Elyria notes 40 years ago with flag poles by Topliff and Ely employees. West side citizens and local Republicans add flags in public spaces. Democrats celebrate Grover Cleveland’s nomination on the second ballot with Tom Hendricks as running mate. A horse race at the fairground entertains, Gray and Tits owners. Rain disrupts 4th of July plans with a lake day at Randall's Grove and a nearby town-line ball game ending 33 to 1h.
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Topliff & Ely
Blaine & Logan
West Side Citiiens
Elyria Democrats
Grover Cleveland
Tom Hendricks
Fair Ground
Nags
Tom Gray
Frank Tits
Gray
Randall's Grove
Acore
Todays Anniversaries from Early American Years
Notable dates include 1775 Georgia joining the colonies in the struggle for independence, 1781 Lafayette repulsing Cornwallis near Green Springs, 1824 Beveridge born in Greenwich and died 1910 in Hollswood, 1868 Seymour chosen Democratic convention chairman, 1889 Bakersfield fire. 1950s Champlain tercentenary at Ticonderoga with Taft and ambassadors. 1919 British dirigible lands at Mineola after 3200 miles in 108 hours. 1920 Roosevelt nominated for VP on Democratic ticket.
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Georgia
Lafayette
Cornwallis
Green Springs
John L Beveridge
Uhnoia
Greenwich
Hollswood
Calif
Horatio Seymour
New York
Bakersfield
Taft
Ticonderoga
Mineola
Franklin D. Roosevelt
One Year Ago Today in Naval Heroics and Birthdays
July remembrance notes mark two U S naval aviators who perished when their balloon fell into Lake Erie. Birthdates include George W Norris of Philadelphia 60, Jan Kubelik 44, Benjamin F Buch 64, Dwight F Davis 45, Judah J Magnes noted.
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Lake Erie
George W. Norris
Philadelphia
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
San Francisco
Jan Kubelik
Braeue
Bohemia
Benjamin F. Buch
Missouri Pacific Railroad System
Wallabore
Dwight F. Davis
Fashionable Japanese theaters arrange boxes for dress changes
The article notes that stylish Japanese theaters set up boxes so ladies can change outfits during the show, as remaining in a single dress and ornaments all evening is considered unfashionable.
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Japan
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
A reflective piece on politics and society arguing that true progress comes from a wiser generation. It notes the role of part time and professional politicians, the demand for law and order, and cites New York’s vast crowds and John Gorrie’s early patent for air cooling as illustrative details.
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Grove Patterson
Day's Music Store Promotes Records and Pianos
A local advert promotes Victor Records with new releases and sacred songs. It notes weekly mail service for summer camps and cottages, mentions A. B. Chase and Lindeman pianos, Dale Dimick selling instruments to fund college, and Kellogg Dey fishing in Michigan. Weekend feature promises a Gehy Sah story next Saturday.
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Dale Dimick
Vice
Kellogg Dey
Michigan
Day's Hardware Supports Lorain Effort With Vehicle Lifts
Day's Hardware reports a busy week aiding Lorain with medical supplies and merchandise. The Dodge truck and driver made five trips to Lorain carrying aid and helpers while maintaining stock of roofing glass and builders supplies. A Lorain auto crash involved George Day and wife who escaped uninjured as the car was wrecked. John Day was reported dead in Lorain but not a relative.
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Lorain
John Day
George Day
Broadway
Local Hardware Store Advertises Wide Tool Range
A small retail notice touts a strong year for lawnmowers amid wet weather. It promotes Coldwell mowers noted for easy runs and longevity and highlights demand for Manilla bay rope, garden tools, dairy and canning supplies with competitive pricing.
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Manilla Bay
Fire safety tips and electric stoves trade pitch
A dated home advertorial urges not to burden a wife with a heavy stove on framing day and promotes a Horton Electric Trower as a near maid helper. It suggests buying an electric flat iron and touts a price of 96.25 for the American Beauty model.
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Horton
Credit customers urged to pay before the tenth
The notice offers U. S. Purple stamps to customers who settle accounts promptly by the 10th each month. It promotes stamps as savings and encourages asking for them, targeting those who pay on time.
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U. S
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