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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
A playful miscellany critiques fashion muzzles for dogs and swatting duties, notes whimsical lines about taxes envy and maximal goat wealth, and ponders future joy riding and automobiles. The tone is wry, mixing urban curiosities with light social commentary.
A columnist argues against relying on students to tidy streets, warning that waiting for schoolchildren to clean up is misguided and impractical. The piece stresses shared responsibility and immediate action to keep urban areas clean.
The opening of the base ball season brings Thubby into the limelight, with talk that the wife is the better half giving way to the season’s fresh buzz and competitive energy in local sports.
The piece notes new women’s skirts feature pockets similar to men’s while claiming they won’t hold chewing tobacco plugs. It adds a light aside about “Shot at sunrise” continuing a popular pastime in Mexico and mentions many men are already tired by midnight.
The question frames whether high streetcar steps argue against hobble skirts or vice versa. It hinges on fashion and urban design concerns of the era, examining pedestrian ease and dress practicality in public transit contexts.
A Virginia young man drove two miles before realizing his best girl had fallen from the buggy. He reportedly kept two reins in his hands during the journey.
Women whose babies do not win prizes at a local baby show savor a distinct opinion about the judges.
A note on Chicago attempting to censor a modern song and the related controversy over what can be heard in public spaces. Critics argue such bans curb free expression while supporters cite decency standards.
A reader quotes a remark about a girl with painted cheeks being pleasant to view but unpalatable to taste. They note feather mantlets in yards as a solution to early waking. A French mountain top collapse destroyed gardens and orchards, and the author calls for better land laws.
The piece notes Paris hosts close to a thousand registered aviators living within the city, highlighting it as a hub of flight activity and skilled airmen.
Dr Josiah Oldfield of London opines that those unable to fall in love should be drowned while noting others who fall in and swim out. The remark frames a provocative view on romantic ability from a historical source.
A historical note asserts the country spends about 37 million dollars yearly on breakfast foods and discusses resistance to ideas like using wood pulp in free fiat systems. The text reflects economic and policy debates of the era.
A sweeping project rises in New York to create the city’s largest courthouse. The complex aims to house vast judicial functions and serve as a central hub for legal affairs amid urban growth.
Readers encounter a garbled excerpt likely from a poetry piece and an unrelated note about a monthly gathering and a bungalow. The disjointed lines suggest incomplete lines, no clear event, date, or proper nouns to anchor a precise summary.
Col Theodore Roosevelt wins a libel action against George Newett in Marquette Michigan. Roosevelt states he did not sue for money or revenge but to clear his reputation. The jury awards nominal damages of 6 cents with each side paying its own costs.
Pittsburgh superintendent S L Heeter was judged guilty of making improper advances and taking unwarranted liberties with three women. The board suspended him and ordered a hearing under the school code. A separate Brew er letter claim featured improper proposals to influence a teacher agency claim.
Melville Haynes of Uniontown Westchester county slept and dreamed of a Polo Grounds ball game. He awoke to find himself swimming in the Hudson River near New York City, then reached shore and was dressed by a helpful policeman.
London reports Alfred Austin poet laureate of England died at Swinford Old Manor Ashford. He studied law and graduated from London University in 1853 practiced briefly before turning to travel and writing. He married Hester Homan-Mulock in 1865.
In New York the National Maine monument ceremony honored fallen sailors from the Maine disaster and Cuban warship Cuba crew. Notables attended, including Secretary Daniels and Mayor Gaynor, with wreaths placed by figures from the United States Maine, New York, Maine state, and Cuba. In Washington, Arlington National Cemetery dedicated Maj Archibald Butt memorial, honoring Roosevelt and Taft aide who died in the Titanic disaster.
Senate adopts resolution directing the judiciary committee to investigate President Wilsons charge of a lobby maintaining influence on pending legislation. Focus is on the Underwood tariff bill now before the finance committee. Committee to report findings within ten days with hearings likely to begin at once.
New York City health board on Thursday adopted a resolution barring inoculation of humans with living bacterial organisms for treatment without board permission. The measure effectively blocks Dr. Friedrich Friedmann's tuberculosis treatment unless a special permit is granted.
Indianapolis reports Jules Goux in a Peugeot car displaying the French flag won the 500 mile Memorial Day race in 6 hours 31 minutes 43.45 seconds at 76.59 mph. He earned 335 prize money including a $20,000 top award, and champagne from grapes of his homeland. Spencer Wishart finished second in a Mercer, receiving $10,000. Charles Merz in a Stutz drove flames for almost a lap to finish third, earning $5,000, while Delbert Guyot placed fourth in a Sunbeam earning $3,500.
In Jasper county near Montrose Mississippi Rev George Holford 60 a Baptist minister was shot dead by his wife at the family home. Neighbors say long standing quarrels culminated in a bitter dispute. Holford bought a shotgun in Newton after mounting a horse to return home. his wife fired two shots from the doorway as he approached.
A rear end crash on the Akron Bedford Cleveland line near Portrell station left eighteen injured with two feared fatally. Passengers leapt from a platform as the front car telescoped and an overhead wire fell, while motorman Walter Robenstein survived with bruises. The disaster prompted rapid medical aid and a temporary hospital at Silver Lake Junction. Chester Jenkins and Frank Bretzius lost both feet after jumping to escape the wheels.
In 24 hours five people were killed and one injured by trains and trolleys in Cleveland. Anna Gedson a clerk was killed by a Lake Shore train. An unidentified man was hit by a Pennsylvania train at noon. Ludwig Turk eight was struck and killed by a Lake Shore freight. An unidentified woman stepped from a outbound Chagrin Falls line car and was struck by an inbound car. Miss Helen Galewski nineteen was killed and a girl companion injured by a trolley car.
Akron report recounts John Kaminski eighteen narrowly escaped death when his airplane fell fifty feet at Silver Lake airfield due to a broken propeller. He sustained a sprained ankle and survived.
Harry N. Atwood, known as the avatar, piloted a hydro-aeroplane from Sandusky at 3 p m and landed near Amherstburg Ontario on the Detroit River a few miles south of Detroit shortly after 6 30 p m The flight covered the distance across Lake Erie in under four hours and demonstrated early aerial crossing capabilities.
Miss Sarah Wells aged 75 of Claridon died after 70 years unable to walk. She had lived as an invalid in her later years and passed away at home.
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