Gas Company Letter Sparks Elyria Bucyrus Debate
A long editorial letter argues for a people driven inquiry into gas and electric rate hikes. It cites prior savings from referendums, questions Public Utilities Commission actions, and urges city unity to obtain independent expert analysis while criticizing corporate and political figures tied to the gas fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bucyrus
Public Utilities Commission
Logan Gas Company
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Elvira
Rud Hynicka
Maurice Maschke
Yesterday's anniversaries and birthdays listed
A dated compendium notes historical anniversaries from 1766 to 1919 including Emmanuel Grouchy born in Paris and General Thomas Pitcher born in Rockport Indiana. It also records the German Emperor's San Juan decision, Columbus sculptural history, and the Stark statue unveiling with other notable births and events. One year ago today Oklahoma Governor Walton suspension is noted along with Hamburg bread riots. Today features birthdays for Dr Robert Bridges Rt Rev Francis K new and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Grouchy
Napoleon
Paris
Thomas G. Pitcher
T. 5. Army
Rockport
Ind
Fort Bayard
San Juan
Islands
United States
Columbus
Isabelle
D. Ogden Mills
Capitol
Sacramento
Cali
John Stark
Concord
N. H
Ludwig Straus
England
Preasbure
New York
Grotes
France
Walton
Oklahoma
Hamburg
Robert Bridges
Isle of Thanet
Francis C
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
A reflective essay urging organized business to adopt clear policies and purposeful service. It argues duty to vote as vital civic responsibility, citing E W Straus & Co and Julia Ward Howe on patriotism, daily appreciation, and living with intent rather than postponing virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
E W. Straus & Co
New York
Anizaton i
Julia Ward Howe
Hard Wash of Will and Perseverance
A passage on resilience contrasts the little man who laments and seeks easy success with the big man who accepts adversity. It argues true achievement comes from steadfast effort against tough odds and the ability to begin anew without complaint.
Brigadier General Hugh A Drum Youngest Army General
Brigadier General Hugh A Drum is noted as the youngest general officer in the U S Army commanding plans and training for the combined forces. The article traces his lineage from Capt John Drum killed at San Juan Hill in 1898 to his rapid rise including staff work with Pershing in France and creation of standard texts for the war college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. Drum
General Drum
John Drum
United States
Hues A.drum
San Juan Hill
Cuba
Philippines
Funston
Pershing
Drum
France
War College
Washington
Italy
General Drums
Fort Brady
Mich
Boston College
Army School] of the Line
Army Staff College
Women at Home Lead in Politics Says Mrs Van Zile
Mrs Edward S Van Zile a Republican Campaign Committee member in New York argues homemakers steer local politics through civics lessons and children thought while professional women show political apathy citing time constraints and focus on national affairs. The piece contrasts home life influence with wage earner indifference and notes Republican efforts to reach professional women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. van Zile
Republican Campaign Committee
New York
Tanth
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Elyria area notes on development and sports scores
Merchants protested a planned electric line to Cleveland fearing trade loss. The Elyria Milling Co organized to run a mill on East Bridge Street and build a new mill on Lodi Street. The City Council agreed with Yellow Line officials to add a loop on Lodi Street for turnarounds. A high school football game ended 22 to 6.
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Here
Cleveland
Elyria Milling Co
East Bridge Street
Lodi Street
Rgh
Honor and Glory in Failure, A Joaquin Miller Verse
The excerpt contemplates the valor in striving despite failure. It contrasts heroes who win fame with those who die trying, praising persistence. The poem centers on time, endurance, restraint, and the enduring esteem of those who continue to fight on despite setbacks.
Centenary Birth Anniversary of Chas Fechter Featured Today
National and international events unfold as the birth anniversary of famed Hamlet actor Chas Fechter is celebrated. In Washington DC the Eastern Division meeting of the Red States Chamber of Commerce opens, while European ministers eye Venice for a high level conference. Ontario votes in a plebiscite on prohibition versus government liquor sales. In Boston a Mayflower Descendants tablet honors Mary Chilton, the sole Mayflower passenger to settle in Boston. Multiple conventions and society meetings spread across Columbus, Asheville, Salt Lake City, Twin Falls, Pine Bluff, and Rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Fechter
Hamlet
Robert Bridgas
America
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the
Red States
Venice
Dominion
Ontario
Boston
Massachusetts Society of
Mayflower Descendants
Mary Chilton
Columbus
O.—Reserve
Offcers’ Association of the United
Capen Aan De Con Dialect Riff on Significance
A compact quip depicts two bobbed headed wives chatting about clever tricks and how trivial life seems until a motor bus near miss makes them notice their own insignificance.
Western Automatic adds new engine and machines
Thirty years ago the Western Automatic Machine Screw Co installed a .130 horsepower engine and introduced several automatic machines for screw manufacturing. Burglars conducted a raid, entering the homes of George Stevens John Houghton Lewis Sears and Henry Foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Automatic Machine Screw Co
George Stevens
John Houghton
Lewis Sears
Henry Foreman
Rt Rev Frederick F Reese 70th birthday noted in Georgia
The 70th birthday anniversary of Rt. Rev. Frederick F. Reese, bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, is highlighted. Born in Baltimore to Welsh and German ancestry, he is described as a widely known prelate of his denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittingham
Maryland
Baltimore
Portsmouth
Macon
Nashville
Frederick F. Reese
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Virginia graduate enters divinity training at Berkeley
After earning a Virginia University degree in 1875 he pursued theology at Berkeley Divinity School. His studies mark the early stage of his religious training and future career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Berkeley Divinity School
First American golf course laid out in Yonkers pact
In fall 1882 John Reid and Robert Lockhart laid out an impromptu six hole golf course near Yonkers New York forming the first American course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John Reid
Robert Lockhart
Yonkers, N. Y
Red Mill Haarlem Oil Advertisement Claims Kidney Relief
A medical specialist touts constipation as a congested condition affecting liver and kidneys. An Holland-made oil is promoted as a direct tonic restoring normal action without harsh drugs, sold in tasteless capsules for 25 or 50 cents and guaranteed by multiple druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Haarlem
C. Bowers
Harry F. Claycomb
Crandall's Drug Store
J. A. Ebert
C. W. Philips
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
D. F. Burke
Hudnutt
Elyria Postoffice
Dally
Foreien
A. EB. Clayden, Inc
Dearborn Street
Fifth Avenue
the Gas Company
Gas
Electric Light Company
Joaquin Miller
E Martin
Capen Aan de
Sara
Elyria Auto Radiator & Body CO
Call
East Broad St. BriDge
Crandall
Rae
East Avenue Storage and Repair Company
East Ave
Star Shoe Shop
Ana Ene
Artemas Beebe
Navarre
Haserodt’s
Haserodt
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