Thomas Fortune Ryan Dies at 77 Former financier and political leader
Thomas Fortune Ryan, a prominent financier and former Democratic leader, dies aged seventy seven. He rose from dry goods clerk to NYSE member, later leading street railways and lighting interests and guiding a broad promotion empire. His wealth was said to approach half a billion dollars.
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Thomas Fortune Ryan
America
Democratic Party
Thomas Ryan
Baltimore
New York Stock Exchange
William C. Whitney
Molloh Geographers Encourage National Map Making
Motor travel has turned geography into a national pastime in the United States. As highway maps flood households, motorists plan local and long distance trips, and curiosity about developing highway networks grows. Geographers and lay readers alike pursue knowledge of distant counties and states.
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United States
Annual Clash Between Lorain And Elyria High Schools
Lorain and Elyria high schools meet in their annual gridiron contest this afternoon in a colorful stadium scene. Alumni and students alike root for their teams while reflections on generous stadium funding and social remarks provide a local flavor to the event.
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Lorain
Elyria
William A. Fly
Economic Freedom Won't Save Women From Hairy Trouble
A column on superfluous hair in women criticizes masculine traits while noting fears over beard growth. Dr Pusey suggests pure beeswax epilating wax, with cautions on X rays and permanent removal via electrolysis. The piece includes a home wax recipe and a reader letter about Petersizing gains.
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Miss R
No Party With a Voice for Wet Election Woes
A quip about national wets and a missing party to unite it, noting political gridlock and lack of resources to rally the electorate. The playful regional accent frames a commentary on electoral dynamics and party absence.
Anniversary list recalls famed founders and figures
ANNIVERSARIES list holds birth and death dates for Spinoza Serra Sterne Otis Brashear Vega D Quesne Bigelow Carnegie and others. ONE YEAR AGO TODAY nations signed an international radio governance accord in Washington. California Folsom convicts broke free, barricading the cell house. nine killed and seven wounded after surrender next day.
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Amsterdam
Hague
Meguel Jose Serra
Father Serra
California
Lawrence Sterne
Tristram Shandy
Ireland
Samuel A. Otis
United States Senate
Barnstable
Mass
Washington, D. C
Grace Darling
John A. Brashear
Washington, D.C
California State Prison
Folsom
Diplomatic dinner and regional shows in today’s news
Diplomatic dinner in Washington dominates the day’s items while events continue across Oakland California for the Pacific Slope Dairy Show and Syracuse New York Shrine circus. Waseca Minnesota hosts a poultry show and Northampton Massachusetts features a dog show with events ending today.
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Masa
Who's Who Revision of Laws for Safety at Sea Discussed
Senator Duncan Fletcher, born 1859 in Sumter County Georgia, long Florida leader, calls for revising maritime laws governing foreign ships using American ports. He suggests a senate investigation into the Vestris disaster and port safety inspections, and plans to confer with Senate Commerce chair about potential action when Congress convenes.
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Mittens for soldiers and unsafe sidewalk in 1862 Elyria notice
From the Elyria Independent Democrats November 20 1862 readers are urged to knit mittens for volunteers noting frost-bitten fingers hinder service. A torn near Beebe House corner is warned as dangerous and in need of prompt repair. An advertisement by W Capwell and Company promotes a curling method avoiding curling tongs.
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Elyria
Beebe House
W. Capwell and Company
Fashion notes on 1876 bustle trends and sleeves
A vintage fashion note from the Elyria Independent Democrat dated November 22 1876 describes long slender bustles used to lift skirts away from the feet. It notes full bouffant tournures are passé and sleeves are extremely narrow with little room to pass the hands through.
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Hayes
Elyria
J. H. Boynton
Tonay's Horoscope Foretelling Kind Nurse with Broad Reach
A feminine nature described as sympathetic humane and beloved by associates suggests a grand character for a nurse. Visionary yet practical, the day carries potential for success but warns of possible contention or conflict that could leave body or spirit battered.
City and gas light deal fixes night time illumination
The Elyria city council reached an agreement with Elycia Gas and Electric Light Company to supply light all night for $82.50 per light per year. The Church of Christ masonry is finished and Plastyverge begins basement work. People note the old town clock is missed. Bids for the County Children's Home in Oberliner open. James Devault of Columbus bids $25,995 for pressed brick.
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Elyria
Elycia Gas and Electric Light Company
Church of Christ
Tawny
Oberliner
James Devault
Columbus
Elyria Notes From 1903 Lockup and Games
In a 1903 retrospective, Elyria reports a crowded lockup with twenty vagrants for the week. It also notes a Thanksgiving Day football game between Elyria and Lorain high schools, with Elyria aiming to win and having recent ties with Oberlin Business, College and Wellington high schools. Five new divorce suits were filed in a single day in the local court of common pleas, boosting the year’s total.
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Oberlin Business, College and
Wellington , High School
Court of Common Pleas
Elyria Opera House Promotion Update and Local Notes
Promoters in Elyria assure the public the new opera house project is not abandoned though about 1500 of 5000 dollars in first night ticket advances remain. County and city officials report numerous local issues including gambling crackdowns, hog disease linked to garbage, and a shift in league standings in Elyria’s sports race.
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H. A. Dykeman
Elyria Evening Telegram
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Norwalk
Wine Town
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Elks Club
Elk’s Hall
Cleveland
Special Blanket Sales at Various Prices by Harry H. Smith Co
The Harry H. Smith Co announces blanket sales with price points 95c, 4.95, 7.95 and 10.00. Limited stock and quantities available through selected outlets.
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Harry H. Smith Co
Music program at Avon school delights parents and pupils
A group of teachers and students from our studios performed for the Avon school parent-teachers association. Gerald Frank led the concert with pupil assistants, joined by Fred Koons on banjo and Dave Gilbert on saxophone, plus Miss Milliren and Mr. Wagner. The report highlights a festive mood and notes future purchases of radios, pianos, Victrolas, and other instruments from the store.
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Parent - Teachers’s Association
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Fred Koons
Dave Gilbert
Milliren
Wagner
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