Vanderlip makes comeback as Civic Bureau leader
Framed by Washington hearings Vanderlip returns to public view as head of the Citizens' Federal Research Bureau. He defends its aims and stresses dedication, while noting resignations from boards show public sentiment pressing reform.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
Washington
Citizens’ Federal Research Bureau
Vanderlip
New York
Christian Science Monitor
Bureau
William J. Burns
Bureau of Investigation
United States Department of Justice
Barrel day at libraries prompts honesty in readers
A May Atlantic Monthly piece notes a library barrel day where patrons may return books with no fines and no questions asked. The author argues many returning readers are honest, citing a car owner leaving contact details after a minor accident and urging civic cooperation.
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Atlantic Monthly
Quotations Spark a Civic Patchwork of Witty Sayings
A collection of humorous quotes from Ohio newspapers comments on marriage business and town life. The Canton News notes men owe to wives, Steubenville Gazette contrasts good and good business, Youngstown Indicator jokes about a hick town and grocery credit.
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Canton
Youngstown
Yesterday and Today in Ohio and Beyond
A collage of notes on anniversaries and historical events including Philippo Armour birth in New York and 1841, Yucatan constitution, Vendome column, and a 1920 Warees Mars school event. It mentions famous births, a general strike, and a Ceylon rice field sapphire find.
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Philippo Armour
Ockbridge
N.Y
Chicago
Yucatan
Mexico
Canrobert Re
Paris
Warees Mars
Joan of Arc
Canonizzer
Rochester
Coney Island
George J. Gould
New York
Mentone
Fracca
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
A reflective essay urges charity with heartfelt sacrifice not mere sums. It contrasts cautious giving with genuine generosity and recalls a manager who inherited a business after a policy of earned money. It extols using talents for good and notes Emerson's guidance about trusted talents.
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Ted
Centenary of Levi P Morton remembered with events
Today marks the birth anniversary of Levi P Morton once governor of New York and vice president of the United States. In Massachusetts a reservoir burst on Mills River fifty years ago cost 140 lives and caused heavy damage. Oregon voters head to a general primary to choose presidential and Senate candidates. A monument dedication in Janesville Wisconsin honors Abraham Lincoln family. The American Academy of Political and Social Science meets in Philadelphia on its theme America and the Post War European Situation. Conventions opening across Hartford Connecticut Portland Oregon Shreveport Louisiana invite attendance.
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Levi P. Morton
New York
United States
Mills River
Massahhusetts
Oregon
Sdate
Janesville
Lions' Clubs
Abraham Lincoln
America
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Philadelphia
Hartford
Conn
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Connecticut
Portland
Ore
Assertion of Master Plumbers
Shreveport
Louisiana Homestead League
Ridgeville meeting hints at county tour finish
A fragment shows Tim Armitage noting no county tour complete without visiting Ridgeville and mentions accepting an invitation to attend a meeting. The text is partial but indicates planned local engagement linked to Ridgeville.
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Ridgeville
Questioning William Jennins Bryan’s Permanent Address
ABE MARTIN ridicules the absurdity of asking for William Jennins Bryan’s permanent address as opposition challenges the mate. The quip mocks overbearing inquiries and political contention in a humorous column style.
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William Jennin
Bryan
Philippine independence debate prompts home rule proposal
John M. Switzer of New York told the House Insular Affairs Committee that Japanese influence in the Philippines is aimed at delaying independence and seizing tariff advantages. He urged a thirty year US backed home rule period to prepare a Filipino government before deciding on independence.
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J. & Burke
A. C Hudnutt
Elyria
Postoffice
Dally
City
Lorain
Ohio
New York
EB Clayden
Fifth Area
Chicago
John W. Hunter
Marquette
Philippine Islands
Japan
Philippine
Philippines
Island
United States
Korea
Formosa
Antiquarian Society Formed in Elyria
An Antiquarian Society was formed in Elyria to preserve old records with N. B. Gates as president and F. Reely as secretary. F. Enas Bliss retired as landlord of the American House after many years, with C. Briggs & Son taking over as proprietors.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Elyria
N. B. Gates
F. §. Reely
F.enas Bliss
Cal
C. Briggs
Poem Snippet from Thomas Moore Verses Then and Now
Fragmentary verse lines describe a gondolier and heavenward longing. The text presents disjointed imagery of stars, angels, and passion with a concluding invocation to depart. No coherent narrative or full poem is provided.
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Thomas Moore
Penfield incident sparks reader letters and debate
In the May issue a front page article titled Arrests in Penfield Disgrace provoked strong community reaction. The letter argues the disgrace lies with the constable and church trustees, not the boys, who regret their momentary act and have begun to seek reconciliation with the community.
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Penfield
Congregational Church
Pastor Declines Help Amid Plea for Forgiveness in Boy Case
A church leader urges forgiveness for youths, arguing impulse-driven misdeeds are reversible. He cautions that strict enforcement would push boys downward, noting Judge Lindsley’s experience with youths and the community's Christlike wish to lift up rather than punish harshly.
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Judge Lindsley
Christ
Our
Young Peoples Society
Percy V. Evans
Reunification Hailed With Bishop McDow Leading Efforts
Bishop William F. McDow of Washington chaired the unification committee for the reunion of Northern and Southern Methodist churches. An Ohio native, educated at Ohio Wesleyan and Boston University, he has led a varied career from chancellor of the University of Denver to administrator of the denominational educational board and bishop. His work spans civic and nonsectarian groups through international church duties.
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William F. McDow
Washington
McDowell
Ohio
Ohio Wesleyan
Boston University
Boston
University of Denver
Europe
Asia
Herriot Aims for Premier Post After French Debacle
Edouard Herriot, long time Lyons mayor and Radical Socialist leader, tours the United States to study American industry and promote French trade. He rejects a large army, favors military cuts, and is described as a millionaire manufacturer and author. A Lombardy bakers’ ad bread plan seeks to cut bread prices with ad revenue.
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Edouard Herriot
Poincars
Lyons
Heriot Eserrat
Department of Lyons
Chamber of Deputies
Herriot
U.S
France
Elyria Croquet Club Plans Winter Play Pavilion
40 years ago Elyria croquet club on Washington avenue near East Falls planned a winter playing pavilion. The fair ground race track was enlarged to first class condition. M. B. Jornson, Elyria High School graduate, was admitted to the bar in Columbus and prepared to open a Cleveland law office. George B. Lewis went to
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Elyria Croquet Club
Washington Avenue
East Falls
Fair Ground
M. B. Jornson
Elyria High School
Columbus
Cleveland
George B. Lewis
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