Memorial Day Reflection on Duty and Patriotism
A 1925 Memorial Day essay urges citizens to honor fallen soldiers and renew devotion to national ideals. It links past sacrifices from 1774 to World War I with present duty, stressing unity, peace, and service to democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Patrick Henry
James Otis
Continental Congress
Washington
Monmouth
Trenton
Valley Forge
Fort Sumters
Bull Rim
Appomatox
Lincoln
Taillion
City Manager Plan Defeated in Conneaut Election
An editor argues the city manager plan reduces expenses and improves service, despite a recent defeat in Conneaut. The piece contends partisan politics under the current system hinders progress and urges adoption of the manager model for better city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut
Syystem
All Honor to Her Gertrude Hoffman Arrives with Husband
The notice announces American dancer Gertrude Hoffman arriving with her husband, married twenty five years, a detail highlighted amid European rivals’ news. It defends a long marriage in the profession as fair news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Hoffman
Danver
Unknown Soldier honored by German and Hungarian delegation
A sizable group of German and Hungarian dignitaries joined in honors at Arlington cemetery for the Unknown Soldier, reflecting a friendly spirit and shared tribute amid wartime remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Arlington Cemetery
Memorial Day 1925 War Poetry Fragments
A collection of World War I era poems and reflections from soldiers praising sacrifice for ideals. It cites works by Australian and Canadian writers, including Ye That Have Faith and The Anxious Dead, tying memory of the fallen to ongoing vigilance for liberty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
America
Yesterday and Today's Notable Anniversaries and Birthdays
A roll of historical anniversaries lists events from 1588 to 1890 including the Spanish Armada departure and Rhode Island joining the Constitution. Birthdays noted include M. Leon Bourgeois, Commander Alexander Ramsey, Gilbert K. Chesterton, Gordon Lee, and others with ages listed. Additional lines reference Ohio Quarries Co. and property details.
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Tagus
Berkeley
Virginia
Nathaniel Bacon
Joseph Fouche
Napoleon
Nantes
Trieste
Rhode Island
Charles XI
France
Rheims
Humphry Carr
Geneva
England
Grant
University of Florida
Tarpon Springs
Depwark
United States
M. Leon Bourgeois
Paris
Alexander Ramsey
R.N
Princess Patricia of
Conneaut
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Gordon Lee
Georgia
Ringgold
Centenary of Gen. Birney Birth and Local Events
Centenary celebrations for Gen David B Birney at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia begin today. Yonkers votes on adopting a city manager form of government. Bethlehem hosts the annual Bach Festival with Lehigh University backing. Tobacco cooperative officials meet at Lexington to discuss industry issues. A national conference opens today.
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David B. Birney
Gettysburg
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
America
Yonkers
Bethlehem
Lehigh University
Lexington
Reform school superintendent openings at Minnesota Women s Reform
Officials in Shakopee Minnesota will open 100 positions for su perintendents of women's reform and girls training at the Minnesota Women s Reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Reform
Mennesota
Women's Reformaat Shakopee
Minn
Voice of the People on Lorain County Schools annual
A reader questions the value of the Lorain County Schools annual and urges stronger plans for a full ten months of schooling, better use of funds, and parental involvement to shape the character and education of children amid concerns about harmful influences and prudent school reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Loraine
America
Republic
Beling
Wind Storm Hits Town and Elections Amid Turmoil
Forty five years ago a severe wind storm felled trees and toppled a large church chimney. George Williams was elected mayor and began a calm administration with a new council. A L Garford started at Elyria Savings Bank as a bookkeeper. Mayor Gates delivered his swan song and announced the city was debt free. A twenty mile foot race was set for a one hundred mile event at the fair grounds featuring Walter Crooks of Cleveland against Robert Barnes of Medina.
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George Williams
A. L. Garford
Elyria Savings Basks
Gates
Fair Grounds
Walter Crooks
Cleveland
Robert Barnes
Medina
Robert L Bacon of Long Island Named as Gubernatorial Candidate
Robert L Bacon of Long Island New York born Boston July 29 1884 educated Harvard AB 1907 LLB 1914 entered U S Treasury then banking with Russell Kirnuil Co New York shifted to politics elected to 68th Congress First New York district 1923 World War service at Plattsburg Marine border 1916 then field artillery 1917 1919 rose to major lieutenant colonel colonel in officers relief corps commanded 304th Cavalry 61st Division now oversees field artillery officers relief corps member of many organizations including A F C Social Military Training Camps Association National Defense Safety New York State Chamber of Commerce National Press Club.
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Robert Low Bacon
Robert L. Bacon
Long Island
In. Y
Ube
Boston
Mass
Harvard College
Bacon
Plattsburg
New York National Guard
Menilean
Field Artillery
Washington, D. C
Relief Corps
Beer
304Th Cavalry
Bacon 'S
A. & F. C. Socaiion
Military Training Camps Association
National Defense Safety
New York State Chamber of Commerce
National Press Club
Yoakum's rise from Frisco rails to famed railroad financier
Benjamin F Yoakum, a Texas native and railroad financier, rose from humble beginnings to head the Frisco system. He earned fame for building up the line and later advised on funding Europe's debts to the United States, enduring a long career shaped by railroading and industry leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Yoakum
Coolidze
Europe
United States
No Man's Land
Lone Star State
Yoakum
Great Northern
James J. Hail
Rise to Frisco Presidency Amid Rail Barons Opposition
The subject advanced through various Western and Southwest routes to become president of the Frisco. He built the line despite fierce resistance from powerful financiers and railroad magnates, as noted in the Chronicle Telegram Want columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Chronicle Telegram
Sophia Monroe to Bonnie Rah Mer Lot Transfer
Sophia Monroe transfers lots 42 and 9 Eschtruth allotment in Elyria and Sheffield townships to Bonnie Rah Mer for $1000. The notice lists conveyance details and involved townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Monroe
Bonnie Rahmer
Eschtruth
Elyria
Sheffield
End of Month Victor Records Release Spotlight
Day’s Music Store lists twelve new Victor Red Seal records featuring Pablo Casals Alfred Cortot Elman Galli Curci Schipa Gigli and Edward Johnson plus John McCormack solos and Hawaiian selections. 12 inch double records by eight artists touted as the greatest variety with new fox trots and a grand pipe organ ballad On the Banks of the Plum. 65 cent 10 inch Red Seal singles. Gulbrandsen style C piano $295 with easy payment terms.
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Pablo Casals
Alfred Cortot
Elman
Galli Curci
Schipa
Gigli
Edward Johnson
The
Metropolitan Opera Co
Victor
Oberlin
Day's Hardware Promotes Ranges and Travel Supplies
Detroit Jewel Gas Range sale runs today with delivery and balance due later. Window knives, Robeson Shur Edge, 77 cents each. Elyria note: camping gear and lanterns. tackle box filling for upcoming trip. Decoration Day tip: season for Black bass closed. others open. no license until July 13. Automatic Refrigerator on installment plan.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Burke
A. G
Hudnuti
City
Daly
Gorsin
A. BE. Clayden
Inn
Chicago
Dearborn Street
New York
Fifth Avenue
A. Am
Fishness
Col
John McCrae
Ohio Quarries Co
To &. i Griffin
Ludwigs
South
Amherst
Abe Martin
Boris
Miss Pear
Moots
Cai
Voice OF
People
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Russel, Kirniuil & Co
N.Y
Elyria Hardware Company
Westminster Bridge
William Wordsworth
Rankin
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
John McCormack
St. Lows
Priors
Roy Bargy
DeReerke
Jesse Crawford
Day’s Hardware
Detroit
Robeson Shuredge
Broad St
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