Surprises Mark Ohio Nomination Filing Ahead of Summer Politics
Yesterday a flurry of candidates filed papers for Ohio offices as nomination deadlines closed. Notable moves include Charles E. Dick entering the Senate race from Akron, a three way Republican contest with Thompson Webber and Gilmore for Common Pleas Judge, and Claude Spicer challenging Representative Cotton in Lorain County. The session hints at heated debates over campaign funds and Governor Davis’s status, signaling a lively political summer.
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Davis
Q. A. Gilmore
Common Pleas
Republican Party
Judge Thompson
Judge Webber
Attorney Gilmore
Cotton
Claude Spicer
Ridgeville
Lorain County
Beetham
Ohio
New York City Tops World Metropolis by Population
Dr. Laidlaw of the 1920 Census Committee notes that the New York metropolitan district within nineteen miles of City Hall housed 7,820,000 people. London’s similar district had 344,000 fewer residents a year later, while corporate limits put New York at 5,620,048 and London County at 4,483,249.
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New York
Laidlaw
London
London County
Greater New York
Sense of Ownership in Juvenile Case and Marital Bond
In a Juvenile Court case two boys under fifteen were convicted of robbing a grocer and dividing the loot unevenly. One claimed a hundred dollars, the other fifty, saying it was his job. The commentary cites Blackstone on property rights and notes a bride who married a man named Foggerty and plans to stand by him after he is jailed.
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Blackstone
Abraham
Foggerty
Yesterdays in Ohio scattered historical notes in 1879 to 1895
A collage of Ohio history includes 1879 delegates at Wooster ending the General Synod of the Lutheran church 1895 train wreck near Sidney that killed three 1201 President McKinley announces he won't seek a third term. It names births and events plus civic commentary.
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Wooster
General Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Sidney
McKinler
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Ruth Hanna
Joseph Megil McCormick
Centenary Echoes for Astor Kin and State Republican Rally
The issue marks John Jacob Astor the sixth, birth anniversary greetings to the Chicago Tribune, and notes the Astor family’s American legacy. In Washington Republicans convene in Chehalis to draft a platform and pick candidates for the coming campaign.
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John Jacob Astor
Astor Famiy
America
Chicago Tribune
Republicans of
Washington
Chehalis
Toming
West Side Firewood Pipe Craze Sparks Sheriff Ballot Debate
Jim Armitage recalls a humorous tale of Jimmie Smith cutting down Joe Esch's apple tree for a home made pipe. A West Side Safety First meeting led by the B and O railroad is noted. A light joke about a missing woman candidate contrasts with a sheriff race discussion.
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Jimmie Smith
Joe Esch
Jimmie
George Washington
Lost era lament on rusted romance and tax pride
An amused reminiscence notes the old fashioned girl who dropped out of sight when love was crossed and observes that tellers with civic pride often avoid paying taxes.
Eclipsed Moon Visible and Local Notices Highlight Era
A 60 year old note thanks R. Baker for pleasant pies for mother. A total lunar eclipse was seen in Elyria and Fresno County debates fire ward appointments. A Madrid woman faces identity issues while Elyria recalls wool market and price changes. William Tite nearly drowns in Black River. a doctor revives him after two hours. An advertisement features Prof. Brown promising shingling and shaving with a cheerful stand.
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Wiliam Tite
Black River
Wolo' Trust Company Chartered in Philadelphia
The Wolo' Trust Company, a bank to be run largely by women, has received its charter in Philadelphia and plans to start operations next fall.
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Wolo’ Trust Company
Philadelphia
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Chronicle-Telegram
Second Street
Elyria
Lorain County Printing and Pubblabin Compay
A. C. Hudnutt
I. PF. Borky
City
Lorain
State of
International News Service
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A. E. Clayden
Fifth Ave
Chicago
John W. Hunter
Advertising Society
Charles E. Dick
United States Senate
Akron
Fess
Brown
Metropolis OF
Harding
Charles A. Culberson
William S. Kenyon
U. S
Iowa
Elrria
Clifton N. McArthur
Oregon
Dalles
Ore
Francis X. Bushman
Norfolk
Davis Robertson
John G. Graney
St. Thomas
Ont
Alwaukee
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Catherine Hughes
Inily Sundar
Peter the Great
Alexander J. McGavick
John. B. Morris
Little Rock
Robin
Havecock Co
Bennie Shubert
Mister Adly
Ben
Lenine
Russia
Walter Watts
Lodi Street
Furnace Street
Prospect Street
Senate Finance Committee
Queen
Romania
Komical
Jim Armitage
Himgel
West Side
B. & O. Railroad
Dick Smith
Joe Loftus
Bowling Green
Sonse
Abe Martin
the Chronicle-Telegram
New Universities Dictionary
R. Baker
Plata
Fresno County
California
Mies Aliie Archabald
Ocean Grove
County Board of Supervisors
Madrid
Anothhaying
Weekly Democrat
Mystic Marvel
G. M. Marsh & Son
Broad Street
Blue Bird Beach Allotment
Lake Shore
Vermilion
Blue Bird
Escarce
Blue Bird Beach
Ward Street
Superior
Jos, D'Errico
Asst
Central National Bank Savings & Trust Co
Ruggles Beach
Lake Erie
Ruggles
Huron
Elyria Lumber
Elyria Lumber & Coal Company
Chas. J. Crehore
Mgr
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