Camden mourns as Cleveland school disaster death toll rises
The Camden community endures a second dawn of grief after Thomas Humphries dies in the Cleveland school fire. Crepe hangs on doors, funerals mount, and a vast grave in Beulah Church yard holds dozens burned beyond recognition. Survivors recount brave but fatal attempts to save others amid widespread loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
S. C
Thomas Humphries
Humphries
Bank of Camden
Kershawce
Beulah Church Yard
Britt Croft
J. R. Phillips
Beulah Church
Prisoners Suffering as Bandits Hold Foreigners in Shantung
Leon Friedman reports harsh conditions for American and other foreign captives in the Shantung bands area. Brigands threaten trains and have refused some surrender terms. Officials in Pekin and Shanghai push for action while warning against drastic measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Shantung
Shanghai
Shantunge
Leon Friedman
Shanghai-Pekin Line
Friedman
Harold Demar
Chamber of Commerce At
Ciod
Washington
Louis Brrubere
Peekin
Hankow
Shanghai-Pekin
Shanghai- Pekin
Tainfu
Shantung Province
Central Steel Deal Confirmed Advances in Massillon Plant
Reports of Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company buying stock in Central Steel of Massillon were confirmed by W G Mather. A blast furnace is likely with an estimated 6 million dollar expenditure and about 2000 payroll. Rescinding annexation legislation could allow siting outside city limits. Massillon and Canton officials remain hopeful for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Central Steel Company
Massillon
Cleveland-Cliffy Iron Company
Cleveland
W. G. Mather
Cleveland Concern
Cleveland Company
Mather
Weather outlook for Ohio with showers likely this weekend
Unsettled conditions in Ohio with showers expected late tonight and Sunday. Warmer temperatures projected in the southern portion tonight with cooler in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mimum
Bishop Confirms 250 at St Joseph's Parish
Rt Rev Joseph Schrembs, bishop of Cleveland, officiated at Confirmation for 250 St. Joseph's parish children in a decorated church. Assisting priests formed a processional from the rectory as parents and friends watched. It was the first St. Joseph's Confirmation in four years and the bishop then went to Cleveland for a luncheon honoring Cardinal Haberer before continuing Confirmation duties in nearby Stark County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Joseph Schrembs
Diocese of Cleveland
Schrembs
Farrelly
Cleveland
Cardinal Saulhaber
Munich
Germany
Stark Co
Maximo
Louisville
St. Anthony's Church
Canton
Canal Fulton
Navarre
City appeals for NW bus route after safety director blocks plan
Northern Ohio Traction & Light officials ask the city council to approve a Gibbs av NE route after Safety Director E E Curtis rejected a Fulton rd NW line. Two buses begin Monday on Second NE to 19th NE with transfers to streetcars and a 15 minute schedule until repairs finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ohio Traction & Light Company
Falroard
E. E. Curtis
Traction Company
Frank Conklin
Curtis
Public Square
Second-st
Cherry-av
12Th-St
Gibbs-ay
19Th-St
Cherry-ay
11Th-St
Gibbsay
Fulton-rd NW
Fultoard
19Th-St NW
Blue Car Crash Linked to Whitfield Slaying Group
Cleveland salesman A C Tours identified in a blue Jordan roadster from Cleveland as the nonassailant. Jack Berry argued with police during a search and was fined 25 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. Berry directed profanity at Sergeant Mulheisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John L. Whitfield
Carnahanav NE
Whitfield
A. C. Tours
Jack Berry
Berry
Mulheisen
Service Impaired on Sixth Street Carline
Frank Conklin announced the Sixth Street SW street line will be impaired for several weeks due to a large storm water sewer construction on Ninth Street SW from Harrison to Arlington. Riders will be transferred as needed to maintain service. Tickets for Enrico Servillo events offered at Axlerod Music store Barnett Building and News Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conklin
Sixth-st
Ninth-st
Harrison-av
Arlington
Conklin
Enrico Servillo
Axlerod Music Store
Barnett Bldg
News Exchange
Meyers Lake Tonight Opens Park Dance Featuring Graf Orchestra
Meyers Lake hosts an evening dance with Graf's Orchestra of eight musicians, blending personality plus pop tunes. The event showcases a lively mix of music and social dancing under the park pavilion, inviting community attendance tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers Lake
Graf
Artillery Horses Stampede Through Cleveland Streets
Police and guardsmen corralled 65 horses from the 136 Field Artillery O. N. G. after they broke a gate and stampeded near Cleveland ay and Ninth-st SW. The animals roamed city streets and lawns for about one hour before roundup efforts succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelanday
Ninth-st
136 Field Artillery
Harding Endorses Prohibition Stand Endorsed by Bryan
President Harding outlines in a May 19 letter a policy of strict federal enforcement of prohibition. William Jennings Bryan agrees, saying repeal of state enforcement laws would hinder federal efforts and shift blame for lawlessness onto governors who sign such repeal measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Harding
Wesley Wait
Newburgh
N. Y
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Onigan Killed in Plane Crash In San Antonio
Cadet Robert L. McAdams 25 of Montgomery Alabama and Private James S. Hall 21 of Bowling Green Ohio died when a training plane burst into flames at 300 feet and nose dived. A board of officers was appointed to investigate the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Robert L. McAdams
Montgomery
Ala
James S. Hall
Bowling Green
McAdams
George J. McAdams
Hall
Jennie Hall
Bowling Green, O
League Sued Over Gambling Scheme by Two Plaintiffs
Clarence A. Miller and W. P. Bolden file suits in common pleas court against The Cooperative League of American alleging a gambling scheme. Bolden seeks 1272.02 dollars plus 590 dollars exemplary damages and Miller 288 dollars plus 500 dollars damages. A. T. Snyder represents the plaintiffs. Decoration Day notices list E C Miller at 2103 Bryan Ave SW Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Miller
W. P. Bolden
Common Pleas Court
Cooperative League of American
Bolden
Miller
League
A. T. Snyder
E. C. Miller
Bryan-av
Ady
Free Band Concert by Barberton Ladies Band
The Famous Ladies' Band of Barberton Ohio performs a free afternoon concert tomorrow, inviting locals to enjoy lively band music in a community gathering. The event promises cheerful melodies and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famous Ladies’ Band of
Barberton
Adv
Service in Your Honor at First AB Church
A morning service is planned Sunday from 9 to 11 15 a m at First AB Church. The sermon titled The Godhood of Father will be delivered during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Ady
Canton contends Ohio Bell rate case continues in Columbus
City officials returned from partial hearings detailing expert testimony on plant appraisal and inventory. J Wagner and E Brownell testified on the Canton valuation including duplicated lines and building values at Bell properties in Canton and the state building in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Public Utilities Commission
Columbus
Thomas M. Miller
James Ki. Kinnison
Co. J. Wagner
E. E. Brownell
Brownell
Karl Burr
Telephone Company
Elmer Tilden
Bell
State Building
Bell Company
Brookside Club Drives Paving Bonds for Reedurban Road
Brookside Country Club members urge county commissioners to issue bonds for Reedurban-McDonaldsville road paving. A large delegation guarantees bond sale and material choice. Contracts for Reedurban and Canton Middlebranch may be let soon with a material dispute between reinforced and bituminous concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonaldsville
Brookside Country Club
W. G. Saxton
T. K. Harris
Brookside
MacDonaldsville
Sickafoose
Perkins
Brookside Club
Foreign born residents urged to join summer citizenship course
Summer school classes in citizenship and English will be conducted at the Carnahan-ay Y M C A to prepare foreign born residents for the August Americanization exam. The 10 week course starts Tuesday with weekly meetings on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings. A small fee will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnahan-ay Y
Washington Council No.12 Initiation Tonight at 7:30
Members of Washington Council No. 12 from North Lawrence attend a large initiation tonight at 7:30. Food and refreshments will be served after the ceremony. G. H. Kecher, Recording Secretary-Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Council No. 12
North Lawrence
G. H. Kecher
Division Leaders Map Community Fund Drive Opens Monday
Workers in the city fund campaign prepare for the opening dinner at the Courtland hotel to raise 348 928 for welfare and charitable budgets. J W Kenny leads division A with 20 volunteers, while O W Renkert directs the industrial division alongside Union Mission vice president EK Stevens praising the Chest’s support for local benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Fund Campaign
Courtland Hotel
J. W W. Kenny
Division A
O. W. Renkert
Union Mission
EK. W. Stevens
Jesus Christ
Westover Seeks Mayor Nomination in Stark County
C. S. Westover former Alliance mayor filed for a mayoral nomination petition on the Republican ticket opposing Mayor Norman E. Clark. Westover lost to Clark in the last primary and in a later court action contesting Clark's election. Dwight J. Elder took out a petition for second ward councilman. Curtis F. E. Harter seeks reelection as third ward councilman on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Westover
Alliance
Stark Co Board of Elections
Norman E. Clark
Westover
Clark
Dwight J. Elder
Rexayr
Curtis FE. Harter
False Arrest Suit Filed Over Mortgaged Property Charge
R. E. Oliver sues Harold E. Rose in common pleas court seeking 2015 dollars claiming he was falsely arrested and imprisoned on a concealing mortgaged property charge. Attorney John W. Burris represents Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
R. E. Oliver
Harold E. Rose
Oliver
Rose
John W. Burris
Rev Gordon Watt to Speak at Grace Evangelical Church
Edinburgh preacher Rev Gordon Watt delivers his last messages at Grace Evangelical Church with services on Sunday at 10 50, 2 30, and 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Watt
Edinburgh
Scotland
Grace Evangelical Church
Paper replacement policy and service hours
Notice instructs readers to call 8500 for a copy if they miss their paper. Circulation department service runs each evening until 6 30 and Sunday morning until 11.
Kate the horse spooks car in Friday street drama
Kate, a spirited horse, strutted down McKinley Avenue to Ninth Street SW on Friday evening and mounted a running board of a gasoline car driven by Donald Quillen before Lloyd Blake intervened. Police weigh charges of common assault and battery versus attempted auto intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
McKinley-ay
Ninth-st
Donald Quillen
Lloyd Blake
Sexton Lay Helpless in Church Two Days
Smith Johnson 65 caretaker of Epworth Methodist Church in Kenton Ohio died after lying helpless in the church for forty eight hours following a sudden heart attack. Mrs. Harry Cunningham, a church member, found him near death then he was taken to a hospital where he died shortly after arriving. Johnson had gone to the church Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton, CO
Smith Johnson
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry Cunningham
Johnson
Opening Dance Tonight at Meyers Lake Park
Graf's Orchestra headlines a community park event at Meyers Lake Park with personality plus pep, advertised as an upbeat evening for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers Lake Park
Graf
American Legion Dance at Empire Hall Louisville May 19
An American Legion dance is listed for Empire Hall in Louisville on Saturday May 19 with advertisement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Dance Empire Hall
Louisville
Fathers Father A Service in Your Honor Sunday
A community service titled The Godhood of Father is planned for Sunday at Ady. Organizers invite families and worshippers to honor paternal figures with a brief ceremony and reflection.
Man Receives Life Term After Guilty Plea
Dan Collins was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to rape of an eight year old girl before Judge Agler. Collins, lacking counsel at first, gained appointed attorney St O Robertson, and his guilty plea was accepted following a defense conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Collins
Agler
Ohio
Collins
Atty. St. O. Robertson
Colling
Special Evening Service at First Congregational Church
Special service to support Americanism led by Col. Aldridge features special music for the occasion. All are invited to attend at the First Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Col. Aldridge
Pentecostal Message Sermon At First Christian Church
Sunday service led by Pastor P. H. Welshimer at 10 30 A M at Radio Church of Daily News Station WWB. Special magic segment followed by sermon. Nearby Courtland hotel advertises a chicken and steak dinner for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
P. H. Welshimer
Tople
WWB_ of Daily News
Adv
Courtland Hotel
A Big Night Saturday Night at the YMCA Cafeteria
A brief social note promotes a Saturday night event at the YMCA Cafeteria. The piece invites patrons to bring spouses, enjoy chicken and homemade pie and cake, and listen to good music during the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Cafeteria
Niles Names New School Superintendent for Four-Year Term
Professor R J Kiefer of Bellefontaine is engaged as superintendent of Niles schools for four years at a 4400 dollar annual salary. He succeeds Samuel Leby who resigned and becomes president of the Ohio Teachers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles, C
R. J. Kiefer
Bellefontaine
Niles
Samuel Leby
Ohio Teachers’ Association
Local theater ads and job notices in one page
The page advertises job openings for cashiers over 21 at Meyers Lake Park. It also promotes a Sellers Master craft Kitchen Cabinet on display and Dorfy’s Birthday Cake at the Alhambra theater during the week of May 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers Lake Park
Sellers Mastercraft
Alhambra Theater
Adv
Dorfy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rena
America
Little Cemetery
Jay
Wadley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
J. H. Donahey
Hughes
State Department
Schurman
Gentral Steel
N.O
Goungil
Fulton Rd
Irvan
Onigan
James S Hall
Cadet Flyer
Capital City
Sexton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!