Anniversaries of notable figures and events from 1755 to 1924
A compiled list of anniversaries includes Tench Coxe born in Philadelphia 1755 and died 1824, Charles H. Haswell born 1809, Richard Wagner born 1813, Mary Cassatt born 1845, Emil Hirsch born 1851, Arthur Conan Doyle born 1859, Ernest McCullough born 1867, Martha Washington noted 1802, Aaron Burr treason trial begins 1807, Savannah steamship voyage 1818, Preston Brooks assault 1856, and the 1924 Leopold and Loeb case murder of Robert Franks.
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Tench Coxe
Philadelphia
Charles H. Haswell
U. S. Navy
New York
Richard Wagner
Mary Cassatt
Pittsburgh
France
Emil G. Hirsch
Chicago
Luxemburg
Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Martha Washington
Aaron Burr
Richmond
Savannah
Liverpool
Preston §& Brooks
South Carolina
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
U. S. Senate
Robert Franks
Leopold and
Loeb
Banking Crisis Urges Federal Action on Closed Banks
Washington reports show four to six billion dollars in buying power locked in closed banks. About 27 percent of banks remain closed or crippled, denying hundreds of communities, especially in the South and West, normal banking services. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation seeks preferred stock deals, but rigid conditions limit uptake. Government aid is urged to liberalize relief and restore bank operation to support national business revival.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Courage in Wheat Belt as Farmers Adapt to Losses
The wheat belt faces a second severe drought year with crops lost to wind. Yet farmers show grit and adaptability, diversifying beyond wheat to forage, cattle, dairying, and poultry. In irrigated areas beet beets are grown and processed for sugar or feed. Western Kansas farmers pursue practical solutions, while other notes report Missouri bridge color schemes, a doctor paid for appendix removal, presidential LL D titles, and Chicago’s 60 000 hot dog stands.
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Wansas Tt
Kansas
Kansas City Times
Notables Born This Week From Academic and Legal Fields
Dr. Jacob G. Schurman, Cornell president and former German ambassador, born at Freetown P. E. I. 79 years ago. Dr. Robert G. Sproul, UC president, born in San Francisco 42 years ago. Dr. Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago, prohibition leader, born in Mercer County, Ill. 66. Rev. Frederick H. Knubel, ULC president, born New York City 63. Dr. James A. B. Scherer, educator and former Southwest Museum director, born Salisbury N C 53. Dr. Charles C. Hyde, Columbia international law professor, born Chicago 69. Judge Rufus E. Foster, Fifth Circuit, headquartered New Orleans, born Mathews County Va. 2 years ago.
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Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
Germany
Freetown
Robert G. Sproul
University of California
San Francisco
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Mercer County
Hil
Frederick H. Knubel
United Lutheran Church In America
New York City
James A. B. Scherer
Southwest Museum
Los Angeles
Salisbury
N. C
Charles C. Hyde
Columbia University
Rufus E. Foster
Fifth Federal Circuit
New Orleans
Mathews County
A Promising Life Previewed in Poised Portrait
The passage extols a person’s day as a beacon of security and prosperity. It highlights a kind nature, trustful disposition, and many friends who will prove their friendship materially. It forecasts success, broad social ties including working classes, and a life well worth living.
Prince of Siam to study economics in Japan
Prince Santanakara Boaradaran, cousin of Siamese King Prajadhipok, will study economics in Japan next year. The Siamese government has ordered its consulate to find a suitable school, with Osaka University of Commerce chosen after consular negotiations. This royal education move is unprecedented and Japan prepares for his arrival. The article also notes generational lineage of America's early colonists.
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Osaka
Japan
Santanakara Boaradaran
Prajadhipok
Siam
Osaka Mainichi
Osaka University of Commerce
Santanakara Roaradaran
Death Valley Car Coming To Elyria
The Socony-Vacuum Test Car, run in Death Valley at 136 degrees with no cooling system for 10 hours, will be demonstrated in Elyria on Tuesday. Engineers report the test proves car, fuel and oil endure extreme heat, part of Mobilgas Ethyl and Mobiloil performance tests. The car also completed a 1,000 mile second gear run in Death Valley and then climbed toward Mount Whitney.
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Socony-Vacuum
Death Valley
Elyria
Socond-Vacuum
America
Mount Whitney
Route of the Expedition Traced From Peak to Dallas
A historic report traces a route from the United States highest peak to Los Angeles and then onward to Dallas, Texas, outlining the path taken and key milestones along the journey.
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United States
Los Angeles
Dallas
Tex
Erhart Constructing New Dam At Balti more & Ohio Railroa d
Erhart reports the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is building a new dam to replace the previous structure washed out during recent high water nearby. The article also details local social notes and attendees at a Medina area school fair, with frequent visits and family events across multiple households.
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Erhart
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Visitor Hiram Hatchenberg Guests With Meyers
Hiram Hatchenberg of Wadsworth Ohio visited and was weekend guest in the home of his sister Mrs Alber Meyer. Mr and Mrs Norvin Meyer hosted dinner in the evening at the Meyer residence.
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Ents
Oswald Meyer
M. A. Stoup
Harold Benson
Lakewood
Guy Armbruster
Cleo
Chippewa Lake
Fred Armbruster
Norvin Meyer
Medina
Purcell Meyer
Albert Aleyer
Earl Pierce
George Starr
Corwin Meyer
Virginia
Stasnick
Grafton
Hiram Hatchenberg
Wadsworth, O
Alber
Meyer
Dinner guest at Haury home on Sunday evening
A guest arrived at the residence of Mr and Mrs J G Haury for a Sunday evening visit. The report notes the event as part of a social gathering hosted by the Haury family.
Epicurus and the origin of the word epicure
A note on Epicurus the Greek philosopher who taught that pleasure is the supreme good and how his name evolved into the modern term epicure reflecting refined tastes and enjoyment.
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Epicurus
Epicure
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Ivan Smith
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Homerville
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Valley City
George Bart
Mallet Creek
Mary Kaiser
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cleveland
Earl Aleyer
Roger
Barnesdale Haury
Barnes Bros
Sum Ofl Company
Bransztet
Reid Ave
Lorain, Ohio
H. R. Durkee
Barton Road
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Sunoco
Jodlius J. Barbier
Avon Village
A. E. Buckingham
Erie Avenue
W. H. Hayes
Liberty St. Vermilion, Ohio
Frank Hutton
North Ridge Road
Amherst, Ohio
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W. F. Brenner
U. 8
Meister Road
Elderread Tire and Supply Co
Broad St
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