Cleveland Municipal Light Plant wins praise in report
The piece argues the Ohio Committee on Public Utility Information distorts data on Cleveland’s municipally owned Electric Light Plant. It notes the plant paid $846,682 in debt, earned profits after taxes, and ran at about 2.28 cents per kilowatt hour with retail pricing near three cents, despite claims of failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Committee On Public Utility Information
Cleveland Electric Light Plant
Municipal
Tom L. Johnson
Luxuries and Happiness in American Spending
An American Educational Digest table breaks down income use: church 1.4 percent, schools 11.2, government 4.5, crime 8.25, investment 11, waste 14, luxuries 22, living costs 24, miscellaneous 13.5. An editor links high luxury spending to a joyful American life versus European or Asiatic restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Educational Digest
Church
France
Speeding Genius from Boston to New York in Fifty Eight Minutes
A lieutenant in the U S Army reportedly covered the Boston to New York distance in fifty eight minutes, a feat described amid nostalgia for historic horse–relay travel and wonder at modern speed. The passage blends historical figures and speculative science in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Boston
United States Army
New York
Israel Putnam
James Madison
John Hancock
Yesterday's Ohio and Today's Anniversaries
A dated chronicle lists events from 1886 to 1912 with notes on notable figures, disasters and a 1825 farewell for General Lafaretta. It includes birthdays of Miss Jane Addams, John Kendrick, Archibald Marshall, Clara Kimball Young, Mari Menocal and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Marshall
Clara Kimball Young
Chicago
Mari G. Menocal
Cuba
Ofice
Matanzas
Pietro Mascagni
Leghorn
Italy
Charles F. Scott
Kansas
Allen County
Men
National and local events marked by ceremonies and dedications
A series of events across communities includes a prison observance in Massachusetts a dedication at Lafarella state park in Baltimore a lecture by Jesse comer t in Omaha and Brazil’s independence day multiple obituaries and public notices detailing anniversaries and dedications as authorities mark historic milestones today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alom
Fies
Jesse Comertment
Massachusetts State
Coolidge
Washington Park
Baltimore
John W. Davis
Omaha
Brazil
Catholic Charities Ope
Des Moines
Harlan Fiske
Geran
Paris
Meaux
France
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
The piece argues not to judge by appearances or head size. Dr Frederic Lucas of the Museum of Natural History notes brains vary and looks can be misleading. Byron is cited as an example of artistic depth beyond appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
Frederic Lucas
Museum of Natural History
New York
Byron
Chicago Judge Faces Looming Loeb and Leopold Case Debate
The text discusses public opinion on the Loeb and Leopold case in Chicago. It contrasts calls for hanging with arguments about fairness and the judge’s burden, noting responses from readers and commentary on justice and class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chicago
Caverly
Poem Echoes Garlands of Trail Toils
A poem by Hamlin Garland contemplates returning to primitive wilderness. The speaker embraces hunting, guiding, and rugged labor while rejecting city life, declaring freedom in nature and enduring joy from the wild. The piece mourns lost urban comforts yet cherishes the untamed landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin Garland
Judge Gary cites prosperity and Dawes plan impact
In a formal statement Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel Corpoltation argues that demagogues threaten judgment, praises government supervision when beneficial, and notes positive business conditions. He cites Dawes plan influence, strong crop reports, abundant money, low interest, large construction, and planned $5 million monthly corporate investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Capital
Gary
Ges
Dawes
Notable 19th Century Ohio Political and Social Notices
General Garfield opened the Republican campaign with a town hall address endorsing Rutherford B. Hayes for Ohio governor. Soprano Miss Lizzie Gates and pianist Miss Cassis Wooster performed after a New York return. Rev T. Gardner of Fort Scott Kansas wed Miss Loutie Gates, daughter of Mayor N. M. Gates, in the Presbyterian church ceremony conducted by the bride’s grandfather Rev. John Montieth, marking the church’s second marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Felton
Garfield
Town Hall
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
Lizzie Gates
New York
Cassis Wooster
T. ¥. Gardner
FT. Scott
Kansas
Loutie Gates
N. M. B. Gates
John Montieth
Presbyterian Church
Paul Bartlett Honored in Paris as Legion of Honor Commander
The American sculptor Paul Wayland Bartlett, a New Englander born in New Haven Connecticut, was named a commander of the Legion of Honor by the French government for distinguished services to international art. He is known for the equestrian statue for Lafayette at the Louvre and its Metz replica. A model statue of Sir William Blackstone, gifted by the American Bar Association to the British Bar Association, is nearing completion in his Paris studio.
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General Lafayette
White House
Ashley
Utah
Princess Ledge
Halifax
N. C
California
Houghton
Minh
Brandon Hill
England
America
John Cabot
President Meinley
Peary
North Pole
Indian Harbor
Labrador
General Lafaretta
Washington
Sir George Simpson
Montreal
Scotland
Tuileries
Paris
Spokane Falls
Wash
John Greenleaf Whittier
Hampton Falls
N. H
Haverhill
Mass
Mello
James A. Williamson
Iowa
Columbia
Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia
Aew
Paul Wayland Bartlett
Paul Bartlett
New Haven
Pao
Bartlet Goon
New England
Bartlett
Lafayette
Louvre
Metz
Sir William Blackstone
American Bar Association
British Bar Association
Day's Music Store Saxophone Week Highlights
Milton H Klime played a gold saxophone at the Grand Theatre and at the fair booth drawing crowds. A new film on Saxophones shown for the first time praised Buescher True Tone instruments as superior. Day's Music Store notes Elyria residents welcomed the premiere and promotes fall violin outfits selected by Mr Wagner with special prices next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton H. Klime
Grand Theatre
Day
Elyria
Wagner
September Opens Music Season With New Radios and Pianos
The article notes September begins the music season with cooler evenings boosting interest in Victrolas and player pianos. It highlights a complete assortment including new styles and a small home payment, promoting Radin Hines receivers, fine cabinet sets for professionals, and combination radio-phonographs in popular makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radin
Ohio music merchants convene in Cleveland next week
The Ohio music merchants meet in convention at Cleveland next week with a program including dinner and an outing at Alber's Villa. Mrs Inez Unger joins the store family to play sheet music on the piano. The stock of popular music and sacred numbers has been enlarged to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Music Merchants
Cleveland
Alber
Inez Unger
Hardware sale items at fair promotion and shop offerings
The notice highlights Easy Electric Washer demonstrations, Sweeper-Vac floor cleaning, gas ranges, and a large hardware store with kitchen and laundry goods. It promotes seasonal hunting gear, licenses, and a Sandusky duck hunting club opportunity, plus household tools and repairs.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau
Second Street
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
J. F. Burke
A C Hudnutt
A. E. Clayden
Dearborn Street
Fifth Avenue
Luu
Perth Amboy
N. J
Gov. Pinchot
Pennerlvania
Jane Addams
Hall House
Chisago
Cedartown
John D. Kendrick
United States
Wyoming
Bor
Cherokee County
Texas
Col
William B. Greeley
the & S. Forest Service
Lat Oswego
N. Y
John Cool Ze
the Coolidge
Serenorm
Norway
Are Martin
Iyi
James Watts
Daniel Webster
Loeb
Leonard
Marr Thaw
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Sing Sing
Alease
George P. Metcalf
P. H. Boynton
F. M. Mamlin
John H. Boyton
I. D. Faxon
Retta Briggs
Steel Head
Republic of Argentina
Buenos Aires
Ong
Lade B. Thomas
Kim’s
Barbecue Inn
Cleveland Rd
Cor Burton Ra
the Brown Company Printers and Paper Supplies
Mill Street
Elyria, Ohio
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Sandusky
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