In History Notes from Marion Ohio January History
A collage of date lines and anecdotes recounts events from history including births and deaths of figures like Richard Henry Lee and Robert Morris, plus remarks on leaps years, anarchist plots, naval news, politics, educators, fashion quirks, and a jab at British opinions about America. The piece blends humor with brief historical references and notices about contemporary figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Henry Lee
Robert Morris
Liverpool
Nathaniel Parker
Willie Korn
Maelish
London
Buffalo
Esppyville Man Steals Overcoat in Local Incident
A. J. Spratt near Esppyville was arrested after allegedly wearing a borrowed overcoat during a buggy ride. King, who owned the coat, saw Spratt wearing it, leading to a mayor’s court arraignment and a bond set at 100 dollars furnished by Spratt’s brother-in-law John Orians. Spratt failed to appear as scheduled, Orians claimed Spratt had fled town, and the court ordered bondsmen to locate him within a week.
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A. J. Spratt
Eepyville
King
Biter
Spratt
Lew
John Orians
Orians
Ortang
President Mistakenly Mixes Redwood Worlds in Sierras
News of Jan 20 notes Roosevelt’s magazine reference to the fadwoods of the Sierras. Professors forestry students and painters point out no redwoods grow inland in the Sierras and that the redwood lies on the coast in the fog belt from Santa Cruz to Del Norte while Sequoia gigantea grows in the high Sierras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Francisco
Restall Roosevelt
Sierras
Forestry
Thad
BH. 7. Wickson
College of Agriculture
University of California
Santa Cruz
del Norte
Sierraa
Big Four to Decide New York Delegates in Hughes Contest
A preliminary canvass by Hughes' presidential managers shows a tight race for New York delegates to Chicago. Control hinges on the "Big Four" chosen at the state convention planned for late April or early May. Optimists peg 34 to 36 of the 44 congressional delegates as likely loyal to the governor.
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New York
Hughes
Sith
Chicago
Kegan
Cavcus
Prominent Ohio Farmer Shoots Self in Front of Family
Mount Vernon Ohio January 20 William Yawett a 70 year old prominent farmer of Mount Vernon shot himself in the head in the presence of his family this morning and died instantly after a long illness had weighed on him for years.
That widow calls him clever in Houston Post item
A Houston Post snippet notes a widow deeming him clever yet impossible, while a separate line mentions Admiral Coffee and Admiral Copter in a fragmentary exchange implying skepticism or irony about a suitor or figure.
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Houston Post
Political conference shapes the Bir Four race against Roosevelt ally
A Monday meeting in the governor’s district will discuss campaign strategy and the as yet unspecified Bir Four candidate. The Roosevelt Tart alliance versus Hughes machine plan to pit rivals faces agreement, with debate on campaign tactics and vote targeting amid wartime political nerves.
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Trne
Hughes
TRY ADMIRAL SOFFRE publisher note and old burial rites
In a terse note exchanges about a $100 request and rapid express delivery for an eminent author. The letter hints at a flour recommendation and cites Hindu funerary customs where a son or adopted relative prepares the body.
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Express
Ape Turtle
Evelyn Again Tells Her Court Story in Thaw Case
Evelyn details her life with Harry K. Thaw and the White case at court. She describes alleged dinners, hotel stays in New York and Europe, two attempted self harm incidents, and Thaw’s actions including scaldings and whip assaults on girls.
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Evelyn
Blane
Bint
Lanch
Ra Jely
White
Thaw
Europe
Hummel
New York
Cone
Monte Carlo
Elected Trustee in Marion Manufacturing Case
Creditors met in probate court as Ware ton G Harding was elected trustee to manage the companys property succeeding James lastabie. The meeting adjourned to plan for collateral and to set a future session to resolve disputed claims.
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Marion Manufacturing Pany
Hubert BE. Carey
Wareton G. Harding
James Lastabie
Beware of Mice Kisses Not Disease Spread, Doctor Says
New York on January 19 reports Dr. B Paller claims armless kisses do not spread disease. He cites experiments on how microbes from human saliva become dangerous only after passing through another animal, challenging fears about kissing spreading pneumonia.
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New York
B. Paller
Ninety-third Street
Local events and notices from area gatherings and meetings
Philp Laver appointed as area of the estate of Henry Laver deceased. United Commercial Travelers held a Saturday meeting. Sons of Veterans to meet at G A R hall this evening. Marlon Lodge 402 K of P hosts social Tuesday evening. George Seaman recovering after paralysis. Joseph Blackburn recovering from grip. Frances Willard W O O T meets Tuesday at 2 PM. Catholic Ladies of Ohio plan open meeting with Mrs Mary Kelley present. Indies hold services at county jail tonight. Muthers Hardware changes hands in Racine and family plans to relocate. Freshman rhetoricals featured Mary Anderson Clinton Olville Marietta R Di Keren Chak Ht atrnaen. Maine visitor profiled. Chicago News excerpt ends with humor and names.
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Philp Laver
Henry Laver
United Commercial
Sons of Vetrans
G. A. R. Hall
Marlon Lodge
George Seaman
Joseph Blackburn
Frances Willard W
OO. T
Mex
Frank Cowgill
Ohio
Mary Kelley
Order
BH. Weber
Thin Clty
Mutder’s
Moernel Hardware Company
Racine
Wisconsin
Oia Olty
Mary Anderson
Clinton Olville
Marietta
Local society notes and visits fill Owens Owens streets and nearby towns
Mrs. Willis DeLong and Dr. C G Smith host and visit relatives in the city. Mr. Jerome Miller recovers from illness on Owens street. Numerous residents including Guthery, Newell, Owens, Gordon, Johnson, and Dildine are noted visiting, hosting, or traveling to see kin or attend affairs. Nan Leupah sails to Oklahoma City to visit her brother Sterling Marsh for a few weeks. Dowell family visits span Fostoria Columbus and Senate street with other friends over the weekend.
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Jerome Miller
Owens
She’ City
Fred EB. Guthery
Columbus
Henrietta Gordon
Cardington
Frank Glympse
Oni Street
Mise Pearl Johnson
Greenwood Street
Matt
Amoata
William Casper
Stengeland
Mr. Lower
Cosh‘octon
Gust
Mary and
Houise Johnson
Cherry Street
Misa Nanoleuipah
South Vine Street
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Sterling Marsh
John Dowell
Fostoria
Frank Trimmer
Colimbus
and Mire
Perry Dowell
Senate Wireet
Actor is Shot During Play at Grand Opera House
During a Saturday night production of The Senator's Daughter at the Grand Opera House an actor, W. D. Jefferson, portraying a banker, was struck by a blank cartridge fired by Lafay ette Hall as a burglar. The wad tore his clothing and wounded him on stage, yet Jefferson continued his role until medical help arrived.
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W. D. Jefferson
Grand Opera House
Lafayette Hall
Fred
Ieroberk
Jeffersom
Roe
Ry. Jefferson
Brunskill Photos at 1134 Main for Fast Moving Pictures
Marion's best photo shop claims top quality moving pictures and fast service. It advertises wholesale buying, low prices, and the ability to capture fast horses in action. Also promotes driving rigs for pleasure and business.
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Armskill
Hamskill
Marion
Brunskill
Main
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Bob Evans
Bob
Roosevelt
Ananias Club
Occupying & M
Harriman
Cigs
United States
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Tatt
Wall Street
Db Watt
Switzerland
Cleveland Brothers
Florida
Monaco
Newport
Japan
Taft
Foraker
Thomas Nelson Page
Berlin
John
Jamestown
Admiral Coffer
Ion
iCall's
G. Wiant
House OF Post Cards
John Oriens
Cofins
Alabama Mob
Dothan
Alm
Cleveland Wranklin
Aosotto Oil Company
Wranklin
A. A. Faull
Art Company
Stuly Graham
Mark & Sons
Admiral Copter
R. de Lusch
Grocer
Tornes
Gald
San Francisco
Graham Shortyiand
Sri
Soffre
Giffer
Graham
Admiral Costmb
Warren G. Harding
Marion Manufacturing Co
Cape Breton
Arma Ao
Maine
Henry
Grand Hore
ETHER
J. Clark
CLARK
WASTH
MATA
Star Bottling Works
J. R, Smuth
Prop
F.A
Stengel Optician
K. P. Perry
Union Bt
Toth
W. G. Merkle
Frederic Berryman
Bnritone
Studio 400 E
Church Cor
OHLS
Marion Chattel Loan Co
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