A Tale of Scotland Yard Chapter 37 Confrontation at the House
In a tense scene at a quiet house, Pointer and Miss Dun day witness a dramatic confrontation as an Italian visitor reveals her claim to money tied to John Tait. Lady Tait fears exposure while Mrs Burnham Es continues to press the case. The Italian insists she can prove the murder but cannot reveal how. TO BE CONTINUED.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stainer
Pointer
Nike
Rm Page
Sue
Lady Talt
Trujan
John Tait
John Taita
Hudson
Mrs. Burnham
Lady ‘Alt
Itolan
Mr. Tait
Lucy Burnham
John Yalta
John
Tatta
Lady Tait
May 16 through history in early America
May 16 marked notable events from 1691 when Jacob Leisler led a New York uprising and was executed for treason, to 1795 when a Philadelphia to Potomac mail route began, and 1866 when Congress authorized the nickel coin. The notes present a chronicle of historic dates and civic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
New York
Jacob Leisler
Germany
Francis Nicholson
Nicholson
England
Philadelphia
Potomac
Congress
First nonstop transatlantic flight pioneers noted
May 8 1919 saw three US Navy flying boats cross toward Ireland, with Lieut. Comdr. Albert C Read reaching the Azores. The British pair Alcock Brown achieved the first non stop crossing a month later. May 16 1920 marks Read as a captain now, no longer flying. Also lists notable May 16 birthdays and historical notes on aviation and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
North Atlantic
Trepassey
Newfoundland
Ireland
Albert C. Read
Horta
Azores
U. S
Atlantic
John Alcock
J. W. Brown
Lindbergh
A. C. Read
Navy
Optimistic charmer warned about sharpers in money matters
A fragment notes a persona described as affectionate and hopeful by nature and charm toward the opposite sex. It cautions they should be careful with money as they are often targeted by sharpers.
Queen Receives Whale Tribute in Royal Seaside Customs
In the Good Old Days, an act of Parliament granted the Queen the fall of every whale caught on English shores, with whaling captains presenting the big fins in finest attire to the royal palace as tribute to the Mistress of the seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Readers Write on Siamese Twins Still Alive in North Carolina
J Y of New York notes reports that Eng and Chang, the original Siamese Twins, may still be alive in North Carolina where their fathers retired. One twin had 10 children and the other 11. Their mothers were white sisters. Readers with information are asked to respond with queries, objections, or extensions, including a stamped self addressed envelope.
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J. Y
New York
On the Way May 16 Across the Mojave Desert
A brisk travelogue vignette describes a stretch through the Mojave Desert with sage and sand, noting desert imagery, moonlit nights over Arizona, and fleeting glimpses of civilization. The narrator references the novel Anthony Adverse and recalls a flying tackle in a crossing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave
Arizona
Ikis
Tomate
Anthony Adverse
Sahara
Prominent figures send goodwill to autograph seekers
An eclectic mix of Hollywood legends and literary figures converges in a nostalgic scene as Isa Watts, Chief's maid, guards an autograph album promising potential independence in later years. Messages from Chaplin, Fairbanks, Pickford, Dressler, Will Rogers, Mencken, Will Durant, Edna St. Vincent Millay are noted along with mentions of Chrysler and Heifetz in a vivid, fragmented glimpse of celebrity culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Watts
Hollywood
elect—Chaplin
Fairbanks
Pickford
Dressler
Will Rogers
Sam Hellman
Mencken
Will Durant
Edna Millay
Chrysler
Otto Kaho
Heifetz
Desert Journey Through California Sights and Stories
A travel narrative aboard a train from Needles toward Barstow revels in desert dreaming and vivid landscapes. The writer spins observations of evergreen flats, orange groves, adobe towns, and a playful riff on language while recounting a train crew anecdote about a near miss with two children on the tracks.
South Amherst Hires Teachers For Coming Year
South Amherst May 16 At a regular school board meeting the district hired all teachers for the upcoming year. High School principal and staff include Emmet Litzenberg William Hendershodt Kenneth Henderson Mrs Helen Meyers and Miss Caroline Lowe Eighth Grade Mrs Pyke Seventh Grade Charles Brown Sixth Grade E Paul Ried Fifth Grade Mrs Thelma Schnaak Fourth Grade Miss Margaret Histed Third Grade Miss Viola Kreeger Second Grade Miss Maxine Hopkins First Grade Mrs Helen Pierce.
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South Amherst
High School
Emmet Litzenberg
William Hendershodt
Kenneth Henderson
Helen Meyers
Caroline Lowe
Pyke
Charles Brown
E. Paul Ried
Thelma Schnaak
Margaret Histed
Viola Kreeger
Maxine Hopkins
Helen Pierce
Senior class play Jimmy Be Careful slated for Friday
The Senior class presents Jimmy Be Careful to the public Friday at 8 in the school auditorium. Harmon Mathas and George Wragg received fire department badges at the village council meeting Monday. Curfew rings at 9 starting this week. Nelson Bechtel is conducting the school enumeration. A busy week for Seniors ends with events Thursday and Friday.
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Jimmy
Harmon Mathas
George Wragg
Nelson Bechtel
Avon High seniors host dance at Avon Park
Avon High School's senior class plans a closing event, a Thursday night dance at Avon Park with music by Jax's Milionaires. Public invited. In other notes, Mrs. Walter DeChant returns home improving after hospital stay, and Julius Barber I and wife visit Cleveland. Also a brief line on English railways consolidating into four major companies.
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AVON
Avon High School
Avon Park
Marct
Jax
Millonaires
Walter DeChant
St. Josephs Hospital
Lorain
Frank Alten
Julius Barber
Cleveland
Busy Schedule Ahead of Elyria High School Seniors
Elyria High School prepares a full slate of seniors events from Senior Distinction Day to the June 6 commencement. Activities run May 23 through June 6 including a class play May 25 and final exams May 28–29. The baccalaureate service on June 3 at First M. E. church features Rev. G A Brown with a junior wrestle and sack race preceding graduation.
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Elyria High School
Pr. G. Brownley Oxnam
DePauw University
Greencastle
Indiana
Blyrian
M. Kh
G. A. Brown
First United Presbyterian Church
Mother's Day Program at Community Church LAKE AVENUE
A May 16 Mother's Day program at Community Church Lake Avenue featured songs by adults and youths, dialogues, recitations such as My Mother Believes In Me and Our Mothers, readings, tributes to mothers including Mothers of Men, and floral gifts from primary children to mothers present.
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Community Church
Lake Avenue
Assembly
Anna King
Mrs. Green
Frank Jones
Caroline Starkey
L. C. Hecock
Bridge and banco party funds new tennis nets
A Cole's barn fundraiser Friday night raised money for new nets for the Stop 5 tennis courts. Eighteen tables played as locals joined the effort. Dumb Dora quipped a joke about a bird's eye view from the top of the morning.
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Cole’s Barn
Dora
Community Socials Highlight May Events and Visits
May 15 notices report Mr and Mrs Henry Harton Oberlin hosting a birthday gathering for their daughter with W J Benson, Evelyn, Dora Pomeroy, C J Hoyt family and Iannetti children among guests. Local couples Charles Davenport and W W Whiton spent winter in Florida and returned home. Bridge clubs, hosting by Mervyn Kenyon and Don Watson, draw local players. Alumni Set for May 29 at Town Hall with program and dancing.
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Wakeman
Carroll Peabody
Virginia Philips
Eleanor Johns
Henry Harton Oberlin
Robert Hoyt
W. J. Benson
Evelyn
Dora Pomeroy
C. J. Hoyt
Betty
Joseph
James Iannetti
Charles Davenport
Daytona Beach
Fla
W. W. Whiton
Hom
St. Petersburg
Mervyn Kenyon
Bridge Club
Fred Groves
Perkins
Kipton
Don Watson
Abbott St
Harold Millhouse
Cooper St
John Guthrie
Thomas and
James
Lima
Thomas Mockler
Martin Ebel
St. Marys
Ernest Ebel
Town Hall
Harry Hares
Latvia Joins Fas cist States Under Martial Law
Riga reports a political military coup moves Latvia into fascist state status and imposes martial law. Parliament and parties suspended. Riga Garrison mobilized. public buildings occupied. police and troops patrol streets with tanks. An odd reference recalls a plot against King William III involving a dangerous hunt scenario.
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Riga
Latvia
Europe
Bay Village Family Weekend Guests Noted
Sunday notices list visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Vern Johns children of Bay Village. Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Peabody of Cleveland guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Watson. Frank Hoger of Elyria visits Leland Kenyon. Carroll Peabody visits Oberlin with Henry Hart. Russell Montz in Spencer. Harry Ford and son of Vermilion spend weekend with Add Beam.
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Bay Village
Vern Johns
Rollin Peabody
Cleveland
Don Watson
Frank Hoger
Elyria
Leland Kenyon
Carroll Peabody
Henry Hart
Oberlin
Russell Montz
Spencer
Harry Ford
Vermilion
Add Beam
Hold Conference on Lorain Bank Situation
Mer ry Nicholl of Lorain Ohio and Rep Don W Harter talked with Deputy Comptroller Gibbs Lyon about a possible reopening of the National Bank of Commerce of Lorain Ohio. Officials refused to discuss progress or details of the conference.
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Washington
Merry Nicholl
Lorain
Ohio
Don W. Harter
Gibbs Lyon
National Bank of Commerce
History record of a noble man’s fatal act in danger
History notes that the noble man himself broke his own neck to spare the king from danger. The quote adds that no credit is given except to those who pay money down, reflecting a tainted reward system surrounding the deed.
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Fielding
Clark Kinnaird
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Saturn
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Jupiter
Jeanne Dare
Joan of Arc
Benedict XV
United States
France
Britain
Italy
Poland
William H. Seward
Lincoln
Seward
Kirby Smith
Margaret Sullatan
Julius Tannen
Oxden L. Reid
Pell
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Cas Gulf Tire
Chronicle-Telegram
Alfred Alten
Medusa Cement
The
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
West Bridge St
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MeIntyre
California
Frontier Needles
Wil Hays
Geen Hla
Helen
Washington, D. C
Barstow
Clare Briggs
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Amherst
Elyria Automobile Club
Easgist
William III
Nelly Don
Eco Air Service
Laporte
Edyria
Grafton Road
Tony Ross
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