Carrying On The Work Of A Forgotten Frenchman
Delegates from fifty nations meet in Geneva to carry on Henri Dunant's humanitarian work begun after the 1859 Solferino battle. The conference aims to frame a code for prisoner treatment and revise the 1906 Geneva Convention, continuing Dunant's vision that led to the Red Cross and international relief efforts.
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Geneva
America
Bliz Wadsworth
Boston
the Treasury
Hugh R. Wilson
Switzerland
Henri Dunant
Solferino
Italy
Napoleon the Third
Dunant
Europe
United States
Red Cross
John D Rockefeller Sees Ninetieth Birthday Celebrated
John D Rockefeller, celebrated his ninetieth birthday on a Monday. The oil magnate, famed for building Standard Oil, witnessed changes in American civilization and the shift in public sentiment toward his earlier business methods. Now living simply, he enjoys golf and motoring and harbors malice toward none. His son John D Jr continues as a public figure in corporate boards, while society’s claims on wealth and influence shape their actions.
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John D. Rockefeller
Ida Tarbell
Rockefeller
Senate
Water scarcity and hospital fire tragedy in Hong Kong
A fragment describes severe water shortages in Hong Kong forcing long lines for quart after quart of supply. It notes a hospital fire during this drought, killing several and striking fear among residents in a city nearly without water. The text ends with distorted words.
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Hong Kong
Rainfall Plan Fails Hong Kong Cloud Bomb Theory
The account describes army aviators dropping bombs containing "devlin" over clouds in Hong Kong to induce rainfall. The theory suggested a refrigerating chemical would cause condensation, but the attempt did not produce rain. The text notes water is essential and mentions proximity to Lake Erie.
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Hong Kong
Lake Erie
Distribution in business and the evolving market forces
Secretary of Commerce Robert P Lamont discusses the share of merchandising in national income, the rise of manufacturing, and the shifting costs of production and distribution. He notes progress in labor saving machinery, rising per man output, and new distribution methods including chain stores and mail order houses, while urging focus on distribution efficiency amid changing markets. He lists notable biographical entries of historical figures and dates.
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Robert Patterson Lamont
Detroit
Mich
University of Michigan
American Steel Foundries
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Hoover
Bureau of the Census
From Ocean to Skies and States A Chronicle Line
A brief chronology recounts events from 1780 when a French armada of 6000 men arrived at Newport Rhode Island to aid the American Revolution, to 1821 when the Spanish flag yielded to the Stars and Stripes at St Augustine Florida, 1890 Wyoming’s admission to statehood, 1894 Debs and railroad leaders arrested in Chicago on conspiracy charges, and 1897 balloonist Andree disappearing after setting course for the North Pole.
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Newport
R. L
St. Augustine
Fla
Wyoming
Eugene V. Debs
Chicago
Andree
North Pole
Notable Americans Born Across the Nation This Year
A list of prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: Finley Peter Dunne born in Chicago at 62. Dr William Le Roy Emmet born in New Rochelle New York at 70. John Gilbert born in Logan Utah at 34. Hugh M Dorsey born in Fayetteville Georgia at 58. Maj Gen Harry C Hale born near Galesburg Illinois at 68. Theodore Marburg born in Baltimore 67. Albert B Paine born in New Bedford Massachusetts 68.
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Finley Peter Dunne
Chicago
William le Roy Emmet
New Rochelle
N. Y
John Gilbert
Logan
Utah
Hugh M. Dorsey
Georgia
Atlanta
Fayetteville
Harry C Hale
S&s. A
Galesburg
Theodore Marburg
Belgium
Baltimore
Albert B. Paine
New Bedford
Mass
Fourth of July Socials and Local Visits Reported
The town noted numerous Fourth of July guests visiting families including Mr and Mrs Fred Brume Jr and their guests Li A Obitts Russell and Ruth Obitts from Elyria and Mrs Russell Baker of Amherst. Other locals visited relatives in Milan Pittsfield Wakeman and Elyria amid a stormy holiday. Maynard Morgan suffered a serious eye injury while loading hay.
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J. Betts
Fred Brumeby
Li. A. Obitts
Russell
Ruth
Elyria
Russell Baker
Amherst
Flossie Losey
Florence
G. A. Brumby
M. EK. Perking
Frances
William Brumby
Nelle Obitts
Ed Asliffe
Ruth Morgan
Mervan Brumby
Melvin Davidson
Oma Pickleworth
Pittsfield
Mable Whitney
Dale Hathaway
Chillicothe
Hathaway
Edith Hart
Grace McBurnie
Ernest Twining
Ladies Aid Society
Camden Baptist Church
George’ Bickel
Charles Leidheiser
Milan
Harold Lathrop
Wilma Jean
Glen Beecher
Wakeman
Frank Baker
W. CC. Stalworth
Carrie ‘Timins
Louise Scarles
Iusther Calkins
Canton
Kentucky
Roy Eggleston
Thelma
Cleveland
Will Megleston
Frances Perkins
Maynard Morgan
Dean Morgan
Maynard
F. A. Perkins
Karl Perkins
Chicago
Tragedy Strikes At Kipton Auto Crash Claiming Kreig Life
A fatal auto accident near Kipton claimed the life of Thson Kreig eldest son of Mr and Mrs Carl Kreig as he traveled home with his brother Paul. The vehicle responsible fled the scene. Junior Twining of Medina visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Ernest Twining. Orpha Jane Brumby spent several days at M kb Perking and Frances. The Fourth of July fireworks display fell short of expectations, leaving attendees disappointed.
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Junior Twining
Medina
Ernest Twining
Orpha Jane Brumby
M. Kb. Perking
Frances
Thson Kreig
Carl Kreig
White
Paul
Kipton
Wilmot Printing Co Birth and Wedding Announcements
Printing notices announcing births weddings and dances with invitations calling cards for Miss Mrs and Mr offered by Wilmot Printing Co. Local notices appear in period style promoting commercial printing of all kinds for social events and personal announcements.
Rushed to Hospital Dies Before Arrival
A man died before reaching hospital. Funeral arrangements remain pending. The community expresses heartfelt sympathy to the family. Dr. J Betts remains home with an injured knee from an incident two weeks ago. Walter Cowley of Keighlye Eng fined 500 dollars for kissing a young woman without consent.
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J. Betts
Walter Cowley
Keighlye
Eng
Companionable Jovial Person Favored By Companions
The description highlights a sociable person who earns friends but risks overvaluing comfort and luxury. It warns that such a trait may hinder lasting success unless desires are curbed and worldly criticisms are not taken too seriously.
Kipton Notes From Frances Perkins
Kipton residents share weekend visits with Cleveland and Lakewood ties. Dr and Mrs F E Weeks host Hallam Whitney from Cleveland. Ray Tennant and children visit Searles. Miss Margaret Geist stays with parents. Philip Hermann visits Toledo relatives. Ladd sedan damaged by lightning. Mrs A A Moehl recovering with Clarke Lathrop family. H H Howe sells farm to George Zirag and moves out. Hand family from Elyria visit Ruth Hand. Ringler couple from Cleveland spend weekend.
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A. A. Moehl
Oberlin
Clarke Lathrop
Elyria Clinic
Margaret Geist
Willi Geist
Philip Hermann
William Blackett
Toledo
H. H. Howe
George Zirag
John Hand
Elyma
Ruth Hand
Howard Ringler
Cleveland
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the Chronicle-Telegram
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Second Street
Ohio
The
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
A. G. Hudnutt
J. Clare George
Lorain
State of
Revert BE. Ward, Inc
Chicago, & So
Wabash Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
General Motors Bldg
John D’s
Robert P. Lamont
Secretary of Commerce
William Blackstone
St. George Tucker
Bermuda
Nelson Co
George M. Dallas
Philadelphia
Robert Chambers
Scotland
Robert M. Patton
Alabama
Virginia
Ala
Benjamin P. Akers
Maine
James A. M. Whistler
Lowell
London
Jane
Joan Calvin
Abe Martin
Rams
Joe Kite
Pean
Thomas
Elyria Block
Wilmot Printing CO
Karl W. Plocher
Lorain Co. Bank
the Inland Finance CO
Lorain County Bank Bldg
R. W. Smith
Hallworthy
Oberlin Road
Ely Tia
West End
W. Broad
Hm Gertose A Ee
Jefe
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