A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ELISHA

Sun, 25 Feb '24
Otis of elevator fame
Sun, 19 Nov '23
Inventor Gray who had a patent war with Alexander Graham Bell
Tue, 14 Nov '23
Actress Cuthbert of TV's "24"
Sun, 9 Oct '22
Otis who founded the Otis Elevator Company