President orders sweeping reorganization of U S Bureau
Washington April 1 President Harding issues a drastic executive order dissolving the entire Bureau of Engraving and Printing toppling director James W. Wilmeth and 27 divisional chiefs. Louis Hill becomes the new bureau head as a vast inventory of currency stamps and bonds is begun.
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Washington
White House
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
James WL. Wilmeth
Harding
Bureau
Louis Hill
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Wilmeth
Arkansas
Arkansas Democrat, Elevated To His Post By William G. McAdoo
Hill
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Coal miners strike grips nation in six thousand mines idle
Indiana dispatch reports a nationwide miners strike exceeding 500000 workers, with 12 000 Nova Scotia miners unaffected. Walkouts began at 12 01 AM, halting production in about six thousand of the continent’s 7560 coal mines as union and non union workers respond to wage disputes amid a hands off government stance.
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Indianapolis
Ind
America
United States
Nova Scotia
Kentucky
States
Canada
Mit
Henry Hopkins 81 Dies at LaPorte
Henry Hopkins 81 of LaPorte died at his home last night due to age illness. He was a well known resident. Survived by son C. EB. Hopkins. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 1 39 at the home, Rev. Edwin Kirby officiating. Burial in LaPorte Cemetery.
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Henry Hopkins
LaPorte
C. EB. Hopkins
Edwin Kirby
Gala Bowling Alleys Closes Amid Bankruptcy Filing
Jude Jones proprietor of Gala bowling alleys on East Broaas Street filed for bankruptcy in Cleveland this morning. Alleys were closed at 11 pm last night and a bankruptcy notice posted on the door. Assets around 3000 dollars liabilities about 7000 dollars citing excessive refit costs and Depression as causes.
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Jude Jones
East Broaas Street
Cleveland
North Eaton residents oppose land options for state hospital site
Residents report W N Bull of North Eaton and C C Shamp of Cleveland obtained options on about 1100 acres near the Big Four railroad for a proposed 2 million dollar state hospital for feeble minded persons. They question whether solicitors represent the state or pursue a speculative scheme, as farmers fear an opportunistic profit grab while some see potential state benefit.
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North Eaton
State Hospital
State Welfare Department
W. N. Bull
North, Eaton
C. C. Shamp
Cleveland
St Departmenti Ng
G M. Tompkins
Big Four Railroad
Two Burned To Death In Fire At Tulare Ranch
Two men died and three were seriously burned when an oil soaked bunk house on the valley Alfalfa Land Company ranch near Tulare California exploded as they tried to start a fire. The blaze occurred early today leaving the six injured workers identified by local authorities.
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Tulare. Cal
Valley Alfalfa Land Company
Here
Freeze saved Larue and Green Camp from flood
A sudden temperature drop halted rain and prevented a major flood as the Big Scioto river rose but did not reach flood stage. Larue and Green Camp schools were dismissed and several streets flooded.
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Marion
Larue
Green Camp
Scioto
Building Permits Jump in March With Six New Houses
Building permits rose in March with six new houses planned. Garages led the permit list, followed by numerous repair projects. Total valued at 29600 dollars. no downtown permits issued.
Prosecutor Seizes Lorain Man in Virginia Extradition
Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Webber returned from Richmond with Alex Gordon of Lorain, wanted for nonsupport of a minor child. He secured extradition papers in Columbus and plans to arraign Gordon Monday. A new National Farm Loan association branch is forming here under the Louisville Federal Land Bank to loan money to farmers.
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Lawrence Webber
Richmond
Alex Gordon
Lorain
Webber
Columbus
National Farm Loan Association
Louisville Federal Land Bank
A. H. West
Dethroned Charles of Austria Hungary Dies in Madeira
Former Emperor Charles I of Austria Hungary dies at Funchal Madeira after weeks of illness. He had fled to Switzerland after failed attempts to reclaim the throne amid postwar democracy. Zita urged another bid before the couple’s exile. Continued on page two.
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Emperor Chartes Cies
Austria-Hungary
U. S
London
Charles of
Austria Hungary
Funchal
Madeira
Reuter
House of Hapshure
Hungary
St. Stephen
Lig
Switzerland
Zita
Rettter
Police Court Fines in March Total $1182.80
Police court receipts fall in March with fines totaling 1120 dollars. Other collections include vendor licenses 14 dollars building permits 6 dollars miscellaneous 5.75 and costs 37.05. State case collections reached 30 dollars, bringing total to 1182.80.
Electors of North Dakota Town Choose Petticoat Slate
A social gathering sparked a movement as a woman led ticket swept into office, disrupting the long-standing clique of chronic office holders. The narrative frames a female driven reform in a North Dakota town election and its aftermath.
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North Dakota
Petticoat
Elyria Considers Taxi and Bus Ordinance Revisions
City council held a full discussion on proposed taxi and bus ordinance changes. Debates centered on requiring routes and trip times, and on indemnifying bonds for passenger protection, with concerns about business burden and protecting the Green Line.
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Elyria Taxi
R. F. Vandemark
Eastern Heights
Lake Avenue
Friday
Fritz Rudin
Muller
Elyrians and Lorain Officials Attend Hearing Monday
Elyrians and many Lorain residents plan to travel to Columbus Monday for testimony before State Dry Commissioner Parker on charges to remove Mayor William F. Gralt of Lorain. The hearing will weigh evidence pro and con regarding removal.
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Columbus
Elyria
Lorain
Parker
William F. Gralt
Suit Filed Over West Side Land Contract
Ernest V. Portman sues M. H. Landers to foreclose on a land contract for West Side property bought at 36,850 with only 2,000 paid. Plaintiff claims breach of terms and seeks judgment.
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Ernest V. Portman
M. H. Landers
West Side
Jury frees defendant in Mills coal balance case
A jury found for D Mills of Haton in the suit by Massillon Tuscarawas Coal Co claiming a balance on coal running account. The court disallowed the plaintiff’s claim for several hundred dollars.
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Massillon Tuscarawas Coal Co
D. Mills of
Haton
Board of Health Considers Additional Bedside Nurse
The Elyria board of health met last evening and passed bills for the month. Reports show current staff on the job but no major issues. consideration given to hiring a bedside nurse as current work limits time for such duties. A conference with prospective nurse Mrs Stevens and Health Officer Dr French is planned for early next week.
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Board of Health
Boar
Stevens
French
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Bala Alleys
Eaton Farmers Close
Conor Mira
Paudlinty
Frank A. Smith
Lorain County Motors Co
Florence Crippen
M. L. Crippen
George Fiedler
Fiedler
The
Motor Co
Fred Smith
Smith
Ag Security
Optimatt
Congressman Brennan
Detroit
HOWE
Prof Onelli
Buenos Aires
Patagonian
Anderk Lake
Manos
Bes Lacs
Mar del Platia
Argentina
Ley Beasly
Virginia
Man
Farm Loan
Landers
Elyria Way
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