Americans Charged Under Extreme Penalty by Chinese Police
Mrs. Mc Mitchell of San Francisco and Wilbur Burton of Columbus were detained by Chinese authorities on an offense carrying extreme penalties. The United States legation pressed for release or formal charging, with warrants expected and a consular hearing planned after their transfer from the hotel to the legation for questioning on April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullete
Cring
McMitchell
San Francisco
Wilbur Burton
Columbus
United States Legation
Tese
Vition of King Ferdinand Reported Worsening
The condition of King Ferdinand worsened today after a week of illness. Reports say he walked yesterday and received details from Princess in Paris regarding the succession crisis and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Agkin
Rouman
Ferdin
Carol
Seni
Paris
Man Escapes From Jail After Bar Breakout
George Williams, 60, of Martinsville West Virginia, escaped from Wetzel county jail after breaking two iron bars and climbing the yard wall. Earlier reports note Williams, held on grand larceny charges, tied to a prior escape attempt by sawing through bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
W. Va
George Williams
Wetzel County
Williams
Illiams
U Tocar le
Paden Ulty
Judgment Sought for $119649.55 Against Lorain Corporation
Realty Bond and Mortgage Company of Cleveland seeks judgment and a receiver for Lorain Overlook Corporation. The suit claims a $200000 promissory note secured by a mortgage on an apartment project, with $119649.55 due including interest and taxes, plus lien priorities and sale of the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Realty Bond Andlutgage Company of
Cleveland
Court of Common Lan
Toraverlook Corporation
Lorainverlook Company
Lorain-Overook
T Is
Lorain-Overlook Company
Damages Awarded in Wellington Car Crash Suit
A Wellington jury in Judge A H Webber's court awarded Hey wood J. Hosler 2500 in a 35000 damage suit against the Dig Four railroad. Hosler claimed injuries from a collision with a fast passenger train at West Main street crossing, alleging railroad negligence. The railroad denied liability, citing Hosler’s contributory negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Webber
Heywood J. Hosler
Wellington
Dig Four Railroad
Hosler
West Main Street
Ope
Passenger Punctured On Ocean Steamer
Miss Mars McCormick from Chittwen, a sniper, was injured on the voyage from New York to Cherbourg when a falling object struck her aboard the Majestic. She was removed to Wintertar diver for treatment.
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Cherbourg
Mars McCormick
Chitwten
Majestic Todas
Miss McCormick
New York
Governor Va uhey Demands Showdown Over Slot Machine Ban
Ohio Governor Va uhey issued an ultimatum demanding action on a bill to outlaw slot machine gambling. He cited alleged influence of slot machine lobbyists over legislators and called for a special message to the General Assembly. He accused officials of succumbing to powerful gambling interests and hinted at further disclosures.
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Nahey
Bill
Ohio Senate
Ilembus
Jhigy Senate
Ohio
Vauhey
Is Ultimatim
Senate
Shey
Ne Roberta
Younestown
Ghowing Roberts
Relcans
Ter Dave de Armond
Enterity
Teast 3
Witten
Utilities Commission
Stat Machine
General Assembly
Eight-figure hold up at Twelfth Ward club in Pittsburgh
A gang of six masked hold up men mingled with Twelfth Ward Republican Club patrons in Pittsburgh. They signaled with a command to hold up, then robbed about a hundred people at gunpoint. They looted a safe about $5,000 and tore through gambling tables for another $1,000 plus $6,050 from gamblers, totaling around $15,000. A bandit fled in an aviator’s craft after the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Twelfth Ward
Republican Club
Ponce
wNll
Ste
Two Men Freed By Governor By Clemency Action
Governor Dunaher commuted the sentences of two inmates at the London prison farm upon recommendation from the Board of Clemency. John Heek a Ashtar bula county farmer had served nine months and 14 days of a one to three year term for carrying concealed weapons. Clifford Shavely of Pretic had served one year eight months and 22 days of a three to seven year sentence for grand larceny after stealing three sacks of slovar speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cownommls
Tie Board of Clemency
Dunaher
London
John Heek
Ashtarbula
Tor Chifford Shavely
Pretic
Love Crazed Man Attacks Couple in Steubenville
In Steubenville Ohio a man attacked a couple in their home where he had been staying. John Tucci 43 and Marla Tucci 38 were seriously wounded and near death. A neighbor Frank Calerria 86 responded to the alarm and a 14 year old was hospitalized with serious wounds.
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Steubenville
Ieadtord
Mike Gailia
John Tucci
Marla
Frank Calerria
Tragic Fremont Family Tragedy Ends in Firearm Death
Audrey Smith, 19, dies from a gunshot wound after disobedience leads to a confrontation with foster father Charles Brandall in Fremont. Dorothy, 16, injured. mother struck. Brandall then shoots two others and shoots himself, ending the family crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Branial
Brandall
Audrey
Stimson Circumstances as Kellogg Successor Discussed
Washington April. Lien Stimson newly appointed special investigator on the Nicaraguan problem discussed as a possible successor to Secretary Kellogg if he resigns. Stimson, former Taft secretary of war, has advised Coolidge on Philippines Tacna Arica and Caribbean policy.
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Washington
Tienry L. Stimson
Kellogg
Stimson
Taft
Coolidge
Philippines
Caribbean
United States
Nicaragua
Diaz
America
Dwight W. Morrow
New York
President Coolidge
Amherst
Herbert. Hoover
Hoorver
Frank B Kellogg
Harry 5. New
Sikely
Woman Burned When Gas Ignites Laundry Fire
Mrs. E H Snellenberger of 318 Cleveland street suffered severe burns to hands and arms at 10:70 am when flames from an open gas stove ignited gasoline fumes while she was drying clothes in the second floor kitchen. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after it charred woodwork and damaged clothing. loss around $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E .H. Snellenberger
Cleveland Street
Stellenberger
Elyna Memorial Hospital
Engine Company 2
Skeletons Unearthed Near Springfield Q Anrut
Three skeletons estimated at least 100 years old were found by John Caser in a gravel bank on a local farm near Springfield. Two appear aged, one a man with worn teeth, the other a woman. no pottery or relics were found, suggesting pre Indian inhabitants of the area.
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Springfield
John Caser
Here
Lorain County WCTU Meets With Fifteen Townships Represented
About seventy five W C T U members from fifteen Lorain county townships gathered at United Presbyterian church for a mid year executive meeting and county institute. Mrs Nellie M Hill, county president, called it the largest and most successful precution gathering yet with reports showing progress county wide and a West Ridge unit stating it had met its annual quota and donated 63 7410 Near Bas relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Women’s
Christan Temperance Unions
Lorain County
United Presbyterian Church
Nellie M. Hill
A Reeder
Reeder
God
Rules Slush Fund Committee Power Continues
Read senate committee investigating campaign expenditures retains power after sixtyninth congress adjournment. Vice President Dawes rules witnesses can be compelled, citing Marly v Daugherty. Goff appointed to fill vacancies. powers extend beyond congress that created the committee.
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Rules Slush Fund Committee
Reed Committee
Simeon Fess
Goff
Evanston
Read
Senate
Charles G. Dawes
Dawes
Simeon D. Fess
Olio
Guy D.goff
W. Va
United States Supreme Court
Marly
Gueh Uume
Supreme Court
Operators to Appeal to Idle Men in Ohio Coal Strike
Ohio coal operators meeting in Columbus plan to halt the suspension by appealing directly to idle union miners. They will ignore International and district United Mine Workers officials and seek peace talks to set a new wage scale competitive with West Virginia and Kentucky. Edward Jones and John Resock outline the tactic as a pressure move to end the stoppage. Leo Hall, Ohio UMW president, criticizes awards and reiterates union aims to continue the stand.
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Columbus
Shilo
Ohio Field
Int
Jacksonville
United Mine Workers of
Amarica
Roblinsa
John 8. Jones
Osnersa
Santley Eye
Wuibn Whira
Ilebt Fc
Believe Cincinnati Men Murdered by Mexican Bandits
Consul in Washington reports Fred Combs of Cincinnati, believed American, murdered near Caynas on April 4. Victim details quoted as 28 years old with surname variants Cohen or Gomas. Authorities seek culprits. consulate notes American citizenship confirmed.
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Cincinnati
Washington
Mareder
Fred
Combs
Chaestey
Gihery Ithas
Consal
Cohen Ar Gomas
New Trial Granted in Suit Against Logan Gas Co
In the Logan Gas Co case Prank Bender of Leraig seeks damages after an explosion damaged his house when workmen hit a 5x3 pipe during excavation two years ago. Judge Alr Webber granted a new trial motion, with verdict previously in favor of the gas company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Gas CO
Maple Festival Draws 15000 to Chardon Public Square
Geauga County maple forests awaken as more than 15000 residents gather in Chardon to celebrate the annual maple festival. Fresh sap is turned into syrup then beaten into maple cream, drawing crowds from across the county to the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chardon
Geau‘va
Chardons
Train Wreck Near Wes Resists Causes Injuries
A westbound passenger train derailed near a Kansas town injuring several and delaying service. Three locomotives and cars left the tracks after collision with a snarl of wreckage along the line. Emergency crews evacuated crew members as investigators reviewed the scene for cause.
Picketing at Soviet Consulate Sparks Municipal Tension
Strong action hinted as residents and council members order police around the Soviet consulate in Shr anghat amid protests led by Soviet consul general Stirling Fessenden. In Peking the Soviet embassy denounces Chinese police raid as an intolerable act and accuses Moscow of a broader plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shranghat
Corflan
Stirling Fessenden
Peking
Chang Tso-Lin
Chinese raid targets Soviet trade mission in French concession
Chinese police backed by warrants raided the Soviet trade mission and related Russian offices in Tiort bm China. All detained in the raid amid a blaze of documents burned by Russians who anticipated a crackdown. The operations affect the Chinese Eastern Railway and Dahlbans cooperative society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Offa
Dahlbans
Chinese Eastern Railway
Mogullan Cooperative Society
Tiortbm
China
Morning Post
Man Strangled to Death in New York Office
Charles S. Kelles of New York, manager of Arrow Company, is found strangled in his office after a night in the building with a companion, Robert Johnstone of Hempstead. Johnstone, later questioned, faced a charge of transporting liquor.
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New York
Charles S. Kelles
Arrow
Robert Johnstone
Hempstead
Kelly
Sollai
Joinstone
Iquor
Johnstone
Ligewr
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Todas Galloway
Tadas
Lorain Corporation
J Beasue
General Council
Belle Sherwin
Washingr
Lorain- Overlook Corporation
Moss Bene Ouernin
Yeggs
Brandan
Dorothy
Otimon
Eit
Alan
Sailroad Wes
Fe Ow
Tees
Pheer
Kansas
Khoo
Wallington Koo
Koo
Fmbhaesy
Russiang
Tientsin
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