Otto H. Kahn Dies at 71 After Lunch Lot
Otto H. Kahn financier and partner at Kahn Loeb and Co. died suddenly while eating lunch. A German immigrant, he built a vast banking career, funded Metropolitan Opera and major opera companies, and shaped art patronage in the United States. His influence in finance and culture endures through his collections and philanthropy.
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Otto H. Kahn
Kahn, Loeb and Co
Mr. Kahn
United States
Germany
Otto Kahn
Metropolitan Opera
Kahn
Metropolitan
Chicago Civic
Boston Grand Opera
Edward Hi. Harriman
Northern Pacific
James J. Hill
Morgan
Northern Pacific Company
Vaccine progress against St. Louis encephalitis announced
Rockefeller Institute reports a potential preventive vaccine for the St. Louis encephalitis virus. Researchers say mice show strong immunity lasting at least three weeks after vaccination, with doses ranging from one thousand to one million. Human trials have not yet occurred.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Paris
Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research
Rockefeller Institute
Leslie T. Webster
George L. Fite
Institute
Science
Retiring Judge Seeks Remaining Work In Admiralty
A 72 year old federal judge in Seattle requested retirement but asked to continue presiding over admiralty cases. He said he never learned to play and feared becoming a burden if not kept near work. The piece notes others similarly driven by work or money.
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Seattle
In Praise of Our Schools by Einstein
Prof Albert Einstein argues American schools preserve pupil initiative and independence far better than European schools. He emphasizes schools should first not suppress independence and love of learning, noting US schools meet this negative demand satisfactorily compared with Europe.
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Albert Einstein
Europe
United States
Einstein
Modern Man Without a Country
The article portrays Samuel Insull as a fallen magnate adrift in the Mediterranean. It argues thousands who trusted him will see no recovery of savings, while Insull faces trial and punishment, sailing with no country or place to call home. He cannot escape himself or the consequences of his actions.
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Samuel Insull
Insull
Mediterranean
United States
Weather and war musings from a fragmentary note
A jumble of wry observations on war and weather cites the Kaiser’s fall leading to Hitler, quotes Washington weather bureau calling winter mild overall with regional variations, and likens dull talk to staring at a family album.
The Silent Observer Fragment in Old Paper
A fragmented collection of humorous vignettes and quips about women money faith and travel appears as a silent observer feature. Bits reference gender roles biblical notes clairvoyants and writers with jokes about writer's cramp and money.
Fragmented Humorous Snippets From A 19th Century Page
A collage of quips and witticisms on marriage, gender roles, and society. Jokes cover driving blame in accidents, new anaesthetics, amateurish climate claims, and women writers. Classic one liners poke fun at prudish norms and everyday situations.
Golden Legion Bible Study on 2 Samuel 11
A devotional study examines the darkest chapter in David’s life, noting the deceitful human heart and Satan’s tactics. It urges vigilance through prayer, clinging to God, and abiding in His strength to resist sin and find safety in faith.
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Satan
God
Nineteen sets of twins at St Joseph's in Somerville
In Somerville Massachusetts St Josephs elementary and high schools report nineteen sets of twins among students a record hard to duplicate. George Cressey the sole male entrant exhibited quilts at Bath Maine his work spans from boyhood onward. Six people shared one room and twenty one in a six room flat were counted in Springfield Massachusetts during the federal unemployment census.
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Somerville
Mass
St. Joseph’s
Bath, Me
George Cressey
Springfield
Anniversaries of notable figures from 1644 to 1865
A compact list recalls birth and death dates for figures such as Balthazar Bekker Samuel A. Maxey John Fiske Paul Verlaine Edmund Buckley Sir Charles Waldstein W. Calkins and William Lanier Washington. The items note their birthplaces, professions and death dates, spanning demoniac possession to philosophy archaeology and industrial enterprise.
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Samuel A. Maxey
Texas
U. S
Tomkingville
John Fiske
New England
Hartford
Conn
Gloucester
Mass
Paul Verlaine
Edmund Buckley
University of Chicago
Japan
England
Los Angeles
Sir Charles Waldstein
New York
Y W. Calkins
Wellesley College
Amer. Psychological Soc
Amer. Philosophical Ass
William Lanier Washington
Pittsburgh
George Washington
Montgomery
Ala
History Highlights From 1834 to 1918
The entries cover Rudolph Avker min a German art publisher in London’s death in 1834. A 1867 Washington treaty signed for Alaska purchase. A 1884 Cincinnati riot begins in the city’s worst unrest. 1918 Daylight Saving Time begins across the United States.
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Rudolph Avkermin
London
Washington
Alaska
Today’s Birthdays of Noted Americans
JO Davidson a renowned American sculptor born in New York City marks 51 years since birth. Clifford W. Beers founder of the mental hygiene movement born in New Haven 58 years ago and active in New York. DeWolf Hopper celebrated actor born in New York 76 years past. Harvey H. Bundy Boston assistant secretary of state under Hoover born Grand Rapids 46 years ago. Franklin W. Fort Newark ex-congressman and former Federal Home Loan Bank chair born Newark 54 years ago. Dr Henry M. Bates University of Michigan Law School dean born Chicago 65 years ago.
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Jo Davidson
New York City
Clifford W. Beers
American Foundation For Mental Hygiene
New Haven
Conn
DeWolf Hopper
New York
Harvey H. Bundy
Boston
Hoover
Grand Rapids
Mich
Franklin W. Fort
New Jersey
Divorce Granted in Nutritious O'Brien Custody Case
Mrs. Nora M. O'Brien, mother of 33 children, obtained a divorce from her Nireeh car operator husband on grounds of cruelty. She testified he threw a pot of hot vegetables on her. The court awarded custody of the children, alimony of 20 dollars monthly to her, and 60 dollars monthly for the children.
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Nora M. O'Brien
In Praise of Poverty Treatise Summary
A philosopher penned a treatise praising poverty while lamenting wealth. He critiqued usurious interest and described vast sums once valued in dollars as uncut profits. The piece frames moral questions about money, debt, and social equity.
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