Era of Mergers Expands Across Markets and Industries
The article notes a wave of mergers shaping banks in New York with a planned billion dollar capitalization. It reports a 400 million dollar foods group spanning the United States and Canada, a 50 million dollar Lakes shipping firm with 125 ships and mine and quarry control, and consolidations among railroads, bus lines, auto makers, and other carriers driving large capitalization figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canada
Great Lakes
Uniformity urged as traffic rules vary across Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court ruling invalidates local attempts to lower speed limits below state law. Statewide standards standardize speed regulation but many towns still differ on stops turns and parking. A statewide code is needed to ensure uniform rules, reducing motorist violations and confusion between towns.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Opportunity to Learn Free Swimming at Cascade Park Pool
Announcement states free swimming lessons will be offered at the Cascade Park pool. The city urges every boy and girl to participate, stressing that learning to swim may save lives and noting Elyrians should not miss this rare local opportunity.
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Cascade Park Pool
Elyrians
Airplanes Dominate News Columns Of The Day
The paper highlights front page aviation stories as dominant in current coverage. Items include a pilot killed in a housetop landing, mail planes forced down by storms, an endurance test, search for missing Spanish fliers, and various aviation notes signaling a shift in news focus reflecting changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London’s Perfect Score In Handling 18 Murders In A Year
The London police annual report boasts a perfect murder record with eighteen homicides last year. Every killer faced justice either by self-destruction or legal conviction, seven by suicide and eleven by court verdicts. The piece contrasts London’s results with higher failure rates in the United States, noting the city’s vast size and persistent danger while praising its outcomes.
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London
Crime comparisons: Chicago murders exceed London
The note contrasts eighteen times as many murders in Chicago versus London and suggests President Hoover’s crime condition will prompt a thorough study of London’s situation. It frames the topic as worth serious investigation for policy insight.
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Chicago
London
Hoover
Diet and Health Learning Artificial Respiration
Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters presents a practical guide to artificial respiration, urging readers to learn and teach the method before beach season. The piece outlines prone pressure technique, timing, patient care, and when to seek medical help, noting medical pros use in ambulances and hospitals.
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Lulu Hunt Peters
M. D
Notable anniversaries of historical figures across centuries
A list of birthdays and death dates for figures including Richard Dana born in Cambridge Massachusetts and died in Boston in 1772, Arthur Middleton of South Carolina born and died dates, George Bruce the type founder born in Edinburgh, John H. Alexander born Annapolis died Baltimore, George W. Flagg born New Haven died Nantucket, Abner Doubleday born Ballston Spa died Mendham, Sir William Thomson Lord Kelvin born and London death in 1907.
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Richard Dana
Cambridge
Mass
Boston
Arthur Middleton
South Carolina
Goose Creek
S. C
George Bruce
Edinburgh
Scotland
New York City
John H. Alexander
Annapolis
Baltimore
George W. Flagg
New Haven
Conn
Nantucket
Abner Doubleday
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Mendham
N. J
Sir William Thomson
Lord Kelvin
London
1779 Jones chosen to command the America
In 1779 Congress selected John Paul Jones to command the ship America then under construction at Portsmouth. The record notes the notable appointment as part of a list of historical naval events.
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John Paul Jones
Congress
America
Portsmouth
King Edward VII
Great Britain
Sir Roger Casement
London
State Nickname Quiz Sparks Laughs From Winnie Moots
Winnie Moots joked about state nicknames while reciting playful versions from Ohio the Buckeye state Indian ny the Hosier state and Cali forny the Totso State catching patrons amused at the curious spellings and phonetics.
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Ohio
Buckeye
Indianny
Californy
Winnie Moots
Americans Reach France in 1917 Expeditionary Force
The record notes that in 1917 the First American Expeditionary Forces reached France marking a pivotal moment in World War I as troops joined Allied operations on European soil.
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France
Prominent Figures Mark Lifespans From Public Records
Sir Robert Borden former premier of Canada born at Grand Pre Nova Scotia 75 years ago Frieda Hempel German soprano born 44 years Octavus Roy Cohen author Charleston South Carolina 38 years ago Thomas W Miller former U S Alien Property Custodian born Wilmington Delaware 43 Major General Harry Taylor US Army retired born Tilton New Hampshire 67 Joseph B Eastman Interstate Commerce Commission member born Katonah New York 47 years ago
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Robert Borden
Dominion of Canada
Grand Pre
N. S
Frieda Hempel
Germany
Octavus Roy Cohen
Charleston
S. C
Thomas W. Miller
U. S
Wilmington
Delaware
Gen
Harry Taylor
Tilton
N. H
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Katonah
N. Y
Contemplative tendencies tempering success and excess
The passage notes a contemplative nature that can lead to great success with opportunity, but warns of dangers in life and in overeating. It suggests that curbing impulses toward excess tends to yield a well formed character, and even finds joy in table pleasures guardedly.
How Things Look To THE FARMER
O M Kile writes on June 26 from Washington about the new Agricultural Marketing Act and the pending board. He notes the varied potential customers and requests for funds to stabilize and develop cooperatives, storage, processing facilities, and clearing houses. The piece outlines broad expectations and diverse petitions facing the board.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Board faces staffing and funding hurdles for new federal farm plan
The Kansas Nebraska area organiser with a wheat pool, eastern fruit growers seeking millions for packing plants, and grain dealers aiming to align with farmers suggest the board cannot do much this year. Early meetings will reveal a flood of tasks, from legal staff to investigators, economists, and loan oversight. Public focus will stress education in cooperative marketing as the board builds its staff and grasps issues while weather affects farmers.
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Kansas-Nebraska
Who's Who in the Day's News
Peter Witt born in August 1869 in Cleveland as the son of a German revolutionary, worked as an iron molder, then city official, street railway commissioner, and later traction consultant. The piece contrasts Ramsay MacDonald’s rise as UK prime minister with pacifist stance and Edith Cavell monument actions, noting shifts in England’s political mood.
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Peter Witt
Cleveland
United States
Tom. Johnson
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Labor Party
England
Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Eugene V. Debs
Paris
Edith Cavell
Brussels
Prince of Wales
Two Boys Held In Slaying Of Playmate
WELCH West Virginia June 26 Two brothers aged nine and ten were held for the county grand jury on a murder charge in the death of nine year old Raymond Colley. Their parents Ben and his wife were also bound for the grand jury on accessories after the fact charges. Police say the boys admitted causing the death while fishing in Dry Fork river. Bond set at $5000 for each defendant. State law bars publishing minors' names in criminal cases.
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Welch
W. Va
I. C. Herndon
Ben Hamilton
Raymond Colley
Dry Fork River
Kipton Notes Show Visitors and Social Gatherings
Kipton and surrounding area residents shared visits and social events through the week. Clarke Lathrop and Melvin Davidson traveled to Michigan with Mrs. Lathrop returning Sunday. Frances Perkins hosted the Philetha class with Mary Bickel assisting. several families from Elyria Wakeman and Oberlin were noted guests and shoppers. Minor obituaries included Rev John Wynn of Sturgis, South Dakota, former Kipton resident.
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Kiptn
Clarke Lathrop
Melvin Davidson
Michigan
Elwell
Marblehead
Ohio
Adam Moehl
Oberlin
C. J. Betts
Farm Woman's Club
Shirley Austin
South Camden
Clarence Parker
Goitre
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Cleveland
Baptist Church
Sturgis
A. J. Smith
Lakewood
W. B. Homer
Camden Baptist Church
Ruth Morgan
Eva Searles
Oberim School of Commerce
Ladies “Wissionary Society
Camden Center
H. H. Davidson
W. H. Schiveinfarth
Hour of Bible study welcomes all in local listings
Sunday program invites all to an hour of Bible study. Numerous residents visited relatives and attended church events, including WCTU meetings, and several families hosted or stayed with friends in Elyria, Wakeman, Florence, and surrounding areas over the weekend.
Community Notes From South Ridge June Gathering
Rev Henry Miller of Amherst preached at the South Ridge church on Sunday. The choir practiced Tuesday. Delegates attended events in Brownhelm and Newark. Amherst residents visited Wellington and Elyria families. Nearby households hosted and visited relatives across multiple towns including Cleveland and Lorain.
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South Ridge
Henry Miller
Amherst
C. Holzworth
Brownhelm Evangelical Church
Fred Schaub
Detroit
Evangelical Woman's Union
St. Peter’s Church of
Lewis Behnke
Winifred
John Haker
Wellington
William Stark
Elizabeth Terrell
Elyria
Henry Schaub
Phillip Schmauch
Gladys Hopkins
South Amherst
William Hess
Conrad Ernst
James Downing
North Ridge
Anthony Delefield
Frank Bechtel
William Schubert
C. J. Smith
Theodore Grills
West Ridge
Howard Darton
Pittsfield
Henry Fitch
Cleveland
A. Madill
Lorain
George Knittle
Frank Laraway
A. Penney
Rosecranz
Newark
Ohio
Mitchell
Marion Knittle
Kathryn Kolbe
Middle Ridge
Claude Robbins
Myron Robbins
Local Social News From Amherst Area Gatherings
Attendees include Rev C Holzworth at Brownhelm Congregational Institute and Fr day visits by Mr and Mrs Oscar Pfieffer on Townline road. Relatives travel from Michigan to see friends and relatives while a Leavitt road wedding unites Gertrude Lapp and Earl Malater at the Lapp home. Numerous calls and Sunday visits span Elyria Vermilion Amherst Schramm road Lorain and Cleveland areas with family gatherings, picnics and a W B Clyde launch observed.
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C. Holzworth
Ww. c. Tk. U. Institute
Brownhelm Congregational Church
Oscar Pfieffer
Townline Road
Anthon Delefield
Frank Baus
Michigan
Fred Judson
Walted Fowell
Brownhelm
Bernice
Merton Fowl
Gertrude Lapp
Leavitt Road
Earl Malater
O' Lorain
Frank Lap
Henry Delefleld
Evergreen Club
L. A. Ernst
Town
Line Road
Rollin Baus
William Hess
J. P. Bechtel
Nancy Miller
Hono
W. T. Collier
Elyria
Arthur Ernst
Madge
Joshua Thompso
A. J. Hiscox
Lake
Henry Meyers
Jonas Springer
Schramm Road
Harry Tiadhaad
Kipton
Joshua Thompson
Henry Martin
Lee Goldie
Elgin
Henr Meyers
George Knitts
Amherst
William Cook
W. Cook
Henr Delefield
Evelyn
Harold Beal Spen
Georg Hollingsworth
Lewis Spiegelber
Irma and
Russell
Carolin Spiegelberg
Cleveland
Elizabe Fowland
Lewis Behnke
Winifred
Lawrence Latteman
Birmingham
W. B. Clyde
Lorain
John Daniels
Henry Schaub
Robert Ernst
North Ridge
Conrad Ernst
George Decker
Middle Ridge
Frank Derek
Sadie Beal
Henry Delefield
South Amherst
Harry Krantz
Nick Christy
Elizabeth Fowl
Earthquake of November 1 1755 Devastates Lisbon and Regions
An 1755 quake began on the first of November and stretched from northern Africa to Scotland. Lisbon and nearby areas suffered vast destruction as most ships and fifty thousand inhabitants were swallowed up within eight minutes.
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Africa
Scotland
Lisbon
Spain
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