New England resilience noted in diary of New York day by day
Charles B. Driscoll surveys New England hurricane recovery and the stubborn spirit of survivors. He recalls Martina and Edith Branner’s triumphs, Florida readers debating hurricane responses, and a gallery of public figures from Ethel Hood to Daniel Frohman. The column weaves personal musings with vivid portraits of a city and region adapting after disaster.
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New York
Mary
Providence
New
Martin Branner
Martina
Edith Branner
Edith
Ethel Hood
Baltimore
Miss Hand
the Hood Rubber Fanuy
Leagure
Scheel
France
Clare Sheridan
Jerry O'Connell
Frank
Townsend
O'Connell
O’connell
Burton K Wheeler
Criticism of Medina Justice of Peace and Constable over fees
Ohio examiners cited a Medina County case where Justice of the Peace Mark Lutz and Constable Walter Fetchler allegedly collected fixed costs in traffic cases while fines were remitted or reduced. They warned the practice could create a racket under current law and urged legislative change to adjust costs when fines are reduced.
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Columbus
Medina County
J. PB
Brunswick
J. P
Ohio
Brunswick Township
Labor groups back Sawyer after Lorain meeting at Antlers
Lorain County labor representatives from AF of L and CIO camps endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charles Sawyer after a preaddress meeting at the Antlers Hotel in Lorain. Sawyer urged fair treatment of labor across organizations and suggested some form of state income tax to ease school debt. Albert Balock of the Ladies' Garment Workers Union predicted full Lorain County labor backing and said AF of L resistance to Bricker had been dispelled.
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Loram County
CIQ
Charles Sawyer
Indiatte
Sawyer
Antlers Hotel
Lorain
Ll Taber
Albert Balock
Elyria
Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
A. F
Lorain County
A. F. of
Cleveland
Counci
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Elyria ¥. M. C
Agat
Balock
Algor Anderson
James Henry
Richard Taylor
Irvin JL. Higgins
C. Glen Baxter
Matt Diederich
Louis Burke
George Michaels
Alvin Kemp
Pat Flaherty
Sawyers
Lorain County Country Club
Ben Harris
J. J. Smythe
Austin O'Toole
Irvin’ Higgins
Joseph Conley
Lorence
John E. Davidson
Edward DeChant
Frank Henke
Mike Peer
Roosevelt may take the stump again for presidency
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports privates talks that President Roosevelt is leaning toward campaigning again, preferring conferences at the White House to large tour trips. Pressure from allies and Jim Farley argues for a swing around the circuit, with a key scout in danger spots guiding the decision.
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Washington
White House
Hyde Park
Mohammed
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Jim
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Iowa
Kansas
B. L
Indianapolis
Congress
V. M
Norfolk
War Department
Army Air Corps
Westover
Food Dealers To Meet Tuesday At Legion Home
Lorain County Retail Grocers and Mark Neale Association will meet Tuesday evening at the Lorain American Legion Home 1112 West Erie Avenue Lorain. G W Murphy and A F Fickel of Carnation Milk Company will show merchandising method pictures and a beneficial lecture for dealers and clerks is planned.
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Lorain
Gigantic liner to be constructed in France
New York October 10 The French Line plans to build a gigantic luxury liner larger than the Normandie to cross the ocean in under four days. The project, announced by Henri Morin De Lanelay, calls for a $60,000,000 expenditure and a three year build. Expected speed 34 to 36 knots, with 500–600 third class, 600 tourist, and 700–760 cabin class passengers. Engines to generate about 50,000 horsepower. Comparison with the Normandie cited.
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New York
Athletic
Jess
Henri Morin de Lanelays
Plains
de Lindays
Record-setting vessel capacity figures announced
A newly announced ship project lists a total cost of 56 million dollars with 160000 horsepower. It pledges accommodations for 300 third class, 400 tourist, and 650 cabin class passengers, signaling a large passenger liner scale.
Avon Junior Roller Skate Party Planned in Elyria
Avon pupils run the Avon Civic Association membership drive with a prize for the top recruiter. The Morning Glory Club was hosted by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Heckel at their home Saturday evening.
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Avon
Rainbow Gardens
Elyria
Avon School
Avon Civic Association
Morning Glory Club
Lawrence Heckel
Charles Wilford
Louis
Dechant and Wisher win at card games in Elyria
Mrs William Wisher and Dechant won the card games and were later to be entertained by Mr and Mrs De Chant. Mrs George Jenkins visited Mr and Mrs. Meeting featured refreshments. Marjorie Walker visited Hileen Higgins in Avon Lake and Ira Goughs attended with friends in Sandusky.
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and Mire
Elyria
Marjorie Walker
Hileen Higgins
Avon Lake
Ira Gough
Sandusky
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August Heckscher
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Germany
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Wichita
America
Grant
Nicholas Murray
Chas. Driscoll
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Ler
McNaught Syndicate
Pennington
Broad Street
Paradise Soda Grill
Supreme Court
Justice McReynolds
Hughes
Cardozo
McReynolds
Townsend and Wheeler
Wheeler
New Dealer
Macon
Tenn
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Indiana
John McClellan
Hattie Caraway
Army and Navy Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Legion Home
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George Jenkins Vis
Big Ben
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Murbach Coal & Supply Co
Kroger
Bulk Sauer
BOS
Jonathan
Cortland Apples
California
Virginia
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Avondale
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Country Club
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