Gas company appeals rates in Elyria fight
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co appeals to the Public Utilities Commission over Elyria gas rates. It seeks 1.00 for the first five hundred cubic feet and sixty cents per thousand thereafter, opposing Elyria's fifty-cent target. City officials urged thorough preparation as hearings approach and public support grows.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Public Utilities Commission
Elyria
The
Gas Co
Pond
Public Utilities
Carlisle
Utilities Commission
A ancient lament from Memphis warns of lawless times
A past passage, dated in Memphis, 5000 years ago, describes law and wealth collapsing. It states the law is ignored, the rich prosper while workers suffer, land depletes, and crops fail, yet notes recovery followed by renewed prosperity and honest wealth. The piece suggests a similar future for the present.
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Memphis
Egypt
The Commissioner Links Youth Despair to Police Involvement
A New York police commissioner at a Boys' Club banquet stated that one in ten New York boys falls under police care. He calls it a stark indictment of child training and home conditions. He credits Boys' clubs with reducing arrests and notes Chicago districts show less delinquency where clubs operate. The piece argues salvaging youth via these agencies shapes the future.
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Mulrooney
New York Police
New York
Chicago
The Silent Observer Titled Parade of Quips and Quotes
A collage of jokes for a local paper page features a brazen mix of wry one liners and social jabs. It lampoons motorists weathered by nagging signs and a bossy world while echoing era reminiscences and Today in History notes.
Digging Out Last Year's Straw Hat Becomes Running Gag
A wry note on reviving old humor as the season shifts, joking about last year's straw hat and the habit of revisiting past jokes. The quip hints at cyclical trends in humor and a shared familiarity among readers.
Popular Person Enjoys Being Bored, Says
A lighthearted remark notes that a popular figure finds satisfaction in quiet routine and everyday monotony. The quote highlights a paradox of fame and personal contentment.
First United Presbyterian Church Organized here
The First United Presbyterian church organized last night to continue the denomination’s mission begun less than a year ago Rev. William M. French becomes the first pastor. The congregation plans to build at Eastern Heights Boulevard and Park Avenue on a site recently purchased. Amherst a class of eight girls and no boys will graduate to Amherst High School in June.
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First United Presbyterian Church
William M. French
New’ Church
Eastern Heights Boulevard
Park Avenue
Amherst
Amherst High School
Wright quarry land sold to Cleveland Stone Company
Amherst reports the Wright quarry property has been purchased by the Cleveland Stone Company and will begin operation on Monday. The sale marks a new phase for local quarrying activity and future employment potential for the area.
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Amherst
Wright
Cleveland Stone Company
Local National Guard recruits tent on square in Elyria
Elyria’s National Guard unit erected a large tent on the public square and launched recruitment to a full war strength of 140 members. City and county officials seek to arrest those distributing treasonable reading aimed at impeding the June 5 registration of young men aged 21 to 31. Oberlin College trustees plan June discussion of a new auditorium funded by a 560990 bequest.
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National Guard
Elyria
Lorain
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Untitled reflection on talent and happiness
A reflective line notes that excessive happiness may dull the urge for fame, suggesting that contentment competes with ambition and drives for achievement. The fragment hints at a philosophical view of motivation and potential.
Town Hall and Church Relocation Planned for New Building
The late Charles M Hall property changes trigger moving the town hall and church to clear space for a new building. Officials say construction efforts require these relocations to proceed.
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Charles M. Hall
Five Oberlin Anti-Saloon League founders reunite
Five survivors of the original 14 founders of Oberlin's Anti-Saloon League met yesterday in Spear Library, the same room where the league was founded in 1893. Honored attendees include Dr. Howard Hyde Russell, Azariah C. Root, Rev. Henry M. Teenay, Andrew G. Comings, and J. T. Henderson.
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Oberlin
Mttle
Anti-Saloon League
Old Spear Library
League
Howard Hyde Russell
Azariah C. Root
Henry M. Teenay
West Grove
Maryland
Andrew G. Comings
J. T. Henderson
Duvall Washington Cleans Up In One Day
Washington City now spotless as mayor elect and council women lead a town cleanup with help from local men. Armed with shovels brooms scythes and rakes residents clear vacant lots sweep streets and remove weeds while front page names appear from Boston Herald style dispatches.
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Washington City
Duvall, Wash
Duvall
Baker urges a short simple platform for Democrats
Newton D. Baker urged a memorizable short Democratic platform at the Chicago convention to guide selection of a candidate. He criticized Republican tariffs, called for budget balance and trimming expenses, and urged policies for wider, fairer distribution of labor products. He warned against speculative excess and favored economic readjustment and tax restraint. A Greek project: an American firm to reclaim the Vardar River marshes in Greece, a $25,000,000 seven-year program, was noted.
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Cleveland, O
Newton D. Baker
Baker
Cuyahoga County
Democratic Central Committee
Woodrow Wuilson
Cuyahoga
Chicago
Houston
Nomin
Democratic Party
America
Republican Party
United States
Vardar
Greece
Anniversaries of Noted Figures Highlighted
Today marks anniversaries of Emanuel Leutze born 1816 and died 1868 in Washington. Victoria born 1819, died 1901. William Chauvenet born 1820, educator and astronomer, linked to the U S Naval Academy. Henry W Grady born 1850, renowned Southern journalist and orator in Athens, Georgia.
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Emanuel Leutze
Germany
Washington, D. C
Victoria
William Chauvenet
U. S. Naval Academy
Ita
Milford
St Paul
Minn
Henry W Grady
Athens
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Brooklyn Bridge
Ohio
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Supreme Court of the United States
New York City
George Grey Barnard
Bellefonte
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Buffalo
James Oppenheim
Peet
St. Paul
Howard W. Odum
North Carolina
Bethlehem
Suzanne Lenglen
Arthur Win Pinero
Jan Christian Smith
Franca
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Haymarket Relief Hospital
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Paul Jones
Donald McMillan
AY Smith
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