Fair Name of Chicago Debated by Mayor Dever and Critics
The piece mocks Chicago leadership as the Better Government association calls for a grand jury probe into police protection of breweries. Mayor Dever defends the city’s name while rejecting collaboration with critics, and poet Gerald Chapman’s verses are noted as peculiarly incongruous with his crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dever
Better Government Association
Frederick J. Groehl
Gerald Chapman
Chapman
Evolution in Clothes Sparks Fashion Debate in Atlantic City
Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes at the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference defends current fashions by recalling past trends. He quips about 19th century bustles bobbed hair and hoop skirts, saying change is inevitable and piety cannot be judged by dress or song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Holt Hughes
Chicago
New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Conference
Atlantic City
Pharaoh
Moses
Lucy Webb
First train telephone links engine and caboose on long cutoff
News notes the first practical use of telephone communication between the engine and the caboose on a 75 car train. The conductor relayed to the engineer that a repairman would disembark at the yard end to close the switch, enabling the train to keep moving without slowing.
The Beginning Not The End Marion Talley Debuts
Marion Talley at nineteen makes a debut praised for extraordinary promise as a colorature soprano. Critics note vast range and need for years of study and coaching to grow beyond a nineteen year old wonder. The debut marks the start of ongoing musical labor and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Talley
Kansas City
Marion
Notable Deaths and Birthdays Highlight Anniversary Page
Yesterday and today mark a list of historical anniversaries with deaths and birthdays of notable figures. Jules Mazarin, Jacob Haish, Jules Dufure, Jerome B. Chaffee, John F. Spaulding, and others are named, alongside mentions of favorable events and a Frank Trans-Arican arbitration note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Mazarin
Paris
Naples
Sweden
Russia
Baltic
Jacob Haish
Baden
Germany
Dekalb
Winfield Scott
Vera Cruz
Monitor
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Jules Dufure
France
Jerome B. Chaffee
Denver
U. S
Colorado
Niagara County
John F. Spaulding
Orie
Belgrade
Maine
Coolidge
Chile
Peru
Edward G. Acheson
Washington, Pa
Today marks many anniversaries and meetings nationwide
The 47th anniversary of Americus Vespucci birth is noted alongside the centenary of Jacob Hash who invented barbed wire. Other items mark Villa’s raid on Columbus ten years ago, chemist Aschan celebrated, and the Southern Dairymen's Association opens its first general meeting in Memphis. Also on today’s agenda are city elections in Seattle, the Religious Education Association’s Toronto convention, New Hampshire town meetings, and openings of various state and regional associations across the country.
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Americus Vespucius
New World
Jacob Hash
Villa
Brigrands
Columbus
N. M
Edward
Ascheson
New Hampshire
Rightmire Becomes Ohio State University President
George Washington Rightmire is named the new president of Ohio State University succeeding W C Thompson. A longtime faculty member and former dean of the College of Law, he rose from teacher and principal in Ohio and Colorado to full professor and university leader. He is noted as an authority on contracts and federal procedure and serves as chair of the Ohio State Bar Association.
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W. Rightmire
Ohio State University
George Washington Rightmire
W. C. Thompson
Powwellville
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Ohio State
Township High
Smeasville
del Norte
Colorado
Rightmire
Columbus
College of Law
University Athletic Association
Ohio State Bar Association
University Board of Directors
Who Was Born in a Log Cabin Series Ends Today
Chronicle Telegram publishes final letters from readers born in log cabins detailing pioneer life from Ohio towns like Eaton Center LaGrange Camden and Wellington and including personal histories of families and early settlers.
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Chronicle-Telgqgram
Mula Huttle
Chronicle-Telegram
Eaton Center
Lorain County
Alanson Williams
Ohio
la Grange Township
Elizabeth Jay
John Jay
York State
Spencer
Camden
Eaton Township
LaGrange
Joshuahnson
Nathaniel Williams
LaGrange Township
Roger Williams
Iowa
Linn County
LaGrange Cemetery
Salonas Williams
Wellington
Ebbeyville
Medina County
Townsend
Huron County
Milton Center
Wood County
Law- Tene Ries
Eaton
North Manitou Island
Mich
Amanda Garretson
North Eaton
D. J. Radchi
Skippe Hill
Kipton
Radcliff
Mina Brill
Oberlin
Brighton
Brighton Center
Jay
Brighton Township
Bowie
J. M. Burge
R. D
Carlisle Township
Wacker
Christ Laurenthal
Carlisle School
Mary
Ridgeville
Center Road
Log Cabin Births Across Ohio Chronicle Letters
A long reader feature compiles dozens of letters from readers born in log cabins across cities like Sun Prairie Eaton Kipton and Oberlin. They recount rough early homes, moving tales, and family memories from 19th and early 20th century Ohio alongside scattered notes from Germany Roumania and England.
Local Man Describes Family Ties and Career
A resident of Elyria whose life unfolds around family and work states he is father to seven sons and one daughter. He notes his current role as station master of the New York Central flat and signs as J. F. Burns of 26 Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
New York Central
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Second Street
Lotain County Printing & Publishing Company
A & F. Burer
A.C Hudnutt
Dorain
Robert &. Ward
Wabash Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
J. Waldo Smith
Great Catskill Aqueduct
Lincoln
Mass
H. J. Howard
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Fairfield
Town
John C. Futrall
University of Arkansas
National Association of State Universities
Jackson
Tenn
Eddie Foy
Bor
New York City
Atlanta
Cla
Southeastern Photographers’ Association
Selma
Ala
Alabama Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Charlotte, N. C
North Carolina Society
Phiadelphia
Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society
Bartlesville
Okla
Oklahoma State Sunday School Association
Thomas Edward Brown
Abe Martin
Bun Company
Toedo
T. G. Ries
Birmingham
Sun Prairie
Wis
Minnie Cook
Lay's Station
Frederick County
Maryland
T. C. Whitmore
Harvard Ave
Las
America
Warrisburgh
Frank Tiarr
Columbia
Eaton Jine
Imma Dair
F_. C. Mathaway
E. M. Hathaway
Leonard Cahoon
Avon Township
New York State
Dover
Exuma
Avon
French Creek
Hidge
Avon Lake
Conrad Road
Susan Cahioon Jameson
Joan Gibbons
Busteni
Roumania
Europe
Atlantic
E. Corrigan
Cleveland
Brownhelm
Pat
Ohio Paying Brick Manufacturers Association
Hertmen
Colunbus
J. F. Burns
Virginia
Murbach Coal CO
Becker Furniture Co
Lodi St
H. M. Andress & Son
Wilmot Printing C Co
Masonic TE
Wright Printing Service
Chestnut Street
Broad Street
Charles G. Daney
L. H. Wadsworth Actson
Aluminum
Mayteg
Elyria Maytag Co
Middle Ave
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