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Ruby Elwess 1889 - 1971

Ruby Elwess of Centralia, Lewis County, Washington was born on August 31, 1889, and died at age 81 years old in January 1971.
Ruby Elwess
Centralia, Lewis County, Washington 98531
August 31, 1889
January 1971
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    1889

    Birthday

    August 31, 1889
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  • 01/dd
    1971

    Death

    January 1971
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    Ruby Elwess lived 9 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 81.
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In 1889, in the year that Ruby Elwess was born, on March 31st, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated. Because the elevators were not yet in operation, officials had to climb to the top of the tower - it took an hour. On May 15th, the Tower opened to the public - still without working elevators - but around 30,000 visitors still made the climb. The elevators went into operation on the 26th. The Tower wasn't considered aesthetically pleasing at the time but is now one of the most iconic structures in the world.
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In 1935, she was 46 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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