Body of Slain Man Found in Cottage Near Chagrin Falls
John C. Compton aged 32 was found dead with head injuries inside a cottage near Chagrin Falls Geauga County. Neighbors reported seeing Compton on the porch at 6 am Monday before the discovery. Authorities pursue John Burbridge, occupant of the cottage, as investigation notes a struggle and bloodstains throughout the room.
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Chagrin Falls
Cleveland
John C. Compton
John Burbridge
Compton
Burbridge
John Powoski
Geaugat
Powoski
Sheriiy
Nelson
Hin
City urged to prune and brace dangerous trees
C. M. Scherer of Cleveland, representing a firm of tree surgeons, told the Eyecanes last night that many city trees threaten public safety. He urged pruning and bracing and said the city should act to protect street users. The plea was sent to the streets and sidewalks committee.
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C. M. Scherer
Cleveland
Two Warren Banks Consolidate in Ohio Merger
Warren Ohio April 19 The Second National and Western Reserve National Banks merged today pending stockholder approval to be sought May 18. The new bank will have about 10 million dollars in resources. Be J Bord, cashier of The Second National Bank, was named temporary president of the merged entity.
Ford Sapiro Libel Suit Delayed by Counsel Illness
Federal court in Detroit postponed the Ford Sapiro libel suit until next Thursday morning due to the illness of Senator James A. Reed the defense chief counsel. Stewart Hanley moved for a mistrial over published reports about an investigation into a juror as part of the postponement bid.
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Federal Court Room
Detroit
James A. Reed
Stewart Hanley
Fred M. Raymond
Decree Enjoining Miners Unions Upheld by Court
A circuit court of appeals upheld a district court ruling enjoining miners unions in West Virginia and parts of 1920 1921 strikes. The decision found interstate trade interfered by union actions as 9 percent of 40 million tons mined by 316 plaintiff companies left West Virginia. The ruling labeled the 1920 1921 strikes as part of a conspiracy in restraint of trade.
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Richmont
United Mine Workey of America
West Virgine
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Charleneton
Inc
West Virginia
City to begin repainting parking spaces this week
The city service director told the council last night that paint for marking parking spaces would be available by Wednesday and work would start as soon as possible. Egyptian cities show Cairo’s population reaching the million mark, reflecting urban growth.
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Foe m
City Service
Flood Threat Prompts Iola Evacuations as Rivers Rise
April reports show a heavy rainstorm across western Kansas causing rivers to swell. The Neosho near Iola rose threatening to flood the town, prompting evacuation of over 100 families before nightfall. Rock Creek overflow and rising Verdigris threaten nearby communities as roads become impassable and merchants brace for flood impact.
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Tola
Kans
Kansas
Iola
Neashe
Pwhiel
Missouri
Rock Creek
Burdington
Neosho River
Tisis
Barington le
Jed
Thriehingen
Ketek
Ottawa
Wadison
Car Collision Report On Wart Irigg Street
An auto collision east on Wart Irigg Street damaged a vehicle driven by Al McMullen after being struck by a car driven by Henry L. Stone of Broadway, Saratoga City, Michigan. The accident caused the McMullen car to be pushed onto the curb amid debris and minor injuries were reported.
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al McMullen
Don
Wart Irigg St
Henry L. Stone
Ti Broadway
Sarriog City
Mieh
Sridpe
Palley
McYiten
Tae
Pative
Temporary alimony awards granted in court
A court awarded temporary alimony of 25 per month to a wife amid a disputed divorce. The proceedings featured testimony from involved parties and multiple witnesses, with a focus on monthly support and related financial arrangements.
Funeral service for Grafton resident held at Masonic lodge
The article notes a funeral in Grafton for a local resident with service at the Grafton Meyodyer church. Byes Wright of the Grafton Meyodyer church and Bev Wo of Blytea are mentioned among attendees. Burial planned at Taborte with the Masonic lodge in charge of the service at the grave.
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Han
Eulent
Graton
Pat Eter
Ein
Olivia State
Medea
Enured
Grafton
Kite
I Grafton
Taborte
Tader En Charee
Boston Braves Win First Game at Braves Field
Boston Braves defeated the New York Giants 9 to 3 in the opening game of a doubleheader at Braves Field. Hurler Henry Werty from South Carolina started shaky, gave up four runs early, then settled as the team supported him with timely hitting and solid defense.
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Boston Braves
Braves
New York Giants
Henry Werty
South Carolina
Local Trial Grants Temporary Alimony in Linn Divorce Suit
Agnes Linn of Lorain sues for divorce from George Ying Lorain and wins a temporary alimony of 25 dollars weekly plus 50 dollars for expenses. She alleges he forced her to take drugs harming her heart and pending settlement.
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Wormlyn
Agnes Linn
Lorain
George Ying
Comnegi i Dleas
Litin
Linn
Dismiss Divorce Suit In Romania Case
A divorce case brought by Nicholas Mihet of Lorain against his wife Sophie Mahet Bilzecer Jgatt de Crilé Hunedora Trou Mania was dismissed yesterday in the plaintiff without prejudice. Mihet claimed wilful absence arguing she failed to come to the United States. Mrs Mihet filed cross petitions accusing gross neglect by her husband.
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Roumania
Nicholas Mihet
Lorain
Sophie
Mahet
Bilzecer
Jgatt de Crlé
Hunedora
Troumania
Wee
Miber
United States
Mithet
Grant extension of street lights to plat Elywood allotment
The lighting and waterworks committee recommended to the city council that the extension of street lights to Elywood allotment be granted and that ornamental lighting notes be allowed if the Realty Co assumes the extra cost. A petition had been presented two weeks prior. The council moved that the report be accepted.
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T Hhe City
Ely Wood
Dha Rly [Realty Co
Polra
Divorce Petition Alleges Cruelty and Neglect in Mawhinney Case
Viola Mas Flune sues Joseph Mawhinney for divorce in common pleas court alleging extreme cruelty and neglect of wife and child. She claims failure to provide necessities and that Mawhinney abused her, seeking custody of the child and restoration of household property.
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Devorce
Viola Mas- Flune
Joseph Mawhinney
Seepy
Yellow Flne
Court of’ Common Pleas
Mra Mawhinney
Ninney
Annulment Sought in Knitter v Knitter Marriage Contract
Walter Knitter sues Pearl Knitter at 12 West 20th Street Lee ruin in a common pleas court seeking nullification of their marriage from April 7 1920 alleging fraud in obtaining the contract and denial of paternity for their three children.
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Walter Knitter
Pearl Knitter
West 20Th Street
Lee Ruin
Cognovit Judgments Awarded in County Court
Cognovit judgments were rendered in the court of common pleas yesterday and today. The Ambers Mark Bank vs Fran Tints for 8412. The pus ines Mequastt Bande sak Pyrat Cony pahy vgaliel VOC and Jennie A. Marsh for 1281. The Syvangs Tiepesit Bank and Priston, Wangoagaliat Vol. Alartea Slo5.bo.
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Ambers Mark Bank
Fran Tints
Denies Bring In Auto In Report Of Collision
The case involved Casper, a colored individual from Wisconsin, and a driver in a car collision Saturday night. Mr Cash told the Chronile Telegram this morning he was at his place of business, 202 Lodt Street, at the time.
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Pater
Casper Neh
Wis
Cash
Chroniele- Telegram
Lodt Street
Court grants judgment for $1,100 against Bos and Tol
A court last night awarded Mike and Elizabeth Bos to collect a $1,100 judgment from Androw and Mary Bos Tol for a July 2022 sale. The case stems from a $100 note plus interest, filed in Lorin court.
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Pepaclt
Mike
Elizabeth
Sers Dever Avenue
Lorin
Androw
Mary Bos Tol
Eddies Nokmowa
Ordinance Sets Seven Thousand For Hospital Fund
An ordinance passed allocates seven thousand dollars for the Klaim Memorial Hospital fund to support operations and patient care, directing transfer to the hospital department for use in emergency and inpatient services.
Funder Damaged by Car Near Broad Street Streak
Funder Alex Marshall sustained damage after a vehicle stopped mid block on Broad Street near Cony At. The incident occurred as the car struck the front fender, with witnesses noting a peculiar outward motion and an ensuing disturbance.
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Gar
Alex Marshall
Bob Palite
Omar
Miremen Open Horse Show Season Hed
In a rough read of a fragmented page a local horse show season begins with bets and entries. The unclear text mentions a fire rating and yard details, with some names likely partial repairs or captions.
Presenting Miss Elizabeth Tayler With Auto
Miss Elizabeth Tayler of 410 West Sixth Street, daughter of R. W. Taylor, was presented with an automobile last evening by the Paradise Sound Trust.
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Elizabeth Tayler
R.w. Taylor
West Sixth Street
Paradise Souda Trist
Prohibition Chief Warns Ontario Liquor Returns Risky
Ohio Prohibition Administrator W O H Walker warned that bringing liquor from Ontario to Ohio after May 15 will be a risky proceeding. He cited heavy penalties under federal and state laws, with minimum four years in prison and a $10,000 fine for each violation. He said stricter action would deter cross border bootlegging and protect state revenue as Canada loses taxes on diverted exports.
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Ontario
Columbus
Wer
Ohio
Waller
Ihrer
Walker
Canada
Customs Department
Tammany Hall Plans National Expansion and 1928 Outlook
New York April 1 Tammany Hall plans a national expansion as observers see a bid to build political clubs to bolster Governor Alfred E Smith for president in 1928. The announcement followed Smiths statement of faith and came during the organization’s annual officer election.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany Hall
Smith
Ber
Board of Sachems
Charles C. Marshall
Lorain Bank Wins Default Judgment Foreclosing Property
The Theity Bank Company of Lorain obtained a default judgment against Ei Sehok et al in the court of common pleas for 2750.18. A Lorain County mortgage was ordered foreclosed to satisfy the judgment, liens marshalled by priority, and the property ordered sold.
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Lorain Bank
Theity Bank Company of
Lorain
Ei Sehok
Noted Canton figure Harry Webber remembered
An obituary recalls Harry Webber a longtime Canton resident, former city solicitor and two term board of education member. He was a devout church elder and deacon, avid Bible scholar, and a friend to many who called him “Hartis.” The piece notes his reading habit, counsel, and influence as he faced surgery and the end of life.
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Canton
William Medtiniey
Board of Education
First Christian Church
Byte
Webber
All Ques
Internationals
J Importanes
Irving Batcheller
Woebher
Harry Webber
A Lawyer's Lawyer Who Lived Life Fully
A longtime attorney known for wit and scholarship left an enduring void after his passing. Colleagues recall his tireless reading habit and eagerness to share knowledge with friends, clients, and students. He valued conversation, mentorship, and the serious pursuit of life.
Court Denies Writ in Chaplin Divorce Case
Los Angeles April 19 An early hearing on Liza Grey Cran’s suit for divorce from comedian Charles Spencer Chaplin seemed likely after the district court of appeals denied Chaplin’s petition for a writ of mandamus to bar a Superior Judge Hann from quashing service of summons. Chaplin must answer by Thursday or face default. The day also saw an adverse San Francisco Supreme Court ruling on his petition to discharge a bankruptcy trusteeship.
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Los Angeles
Liza Grey
Cleveland Produce Poultry Prices Reported in Cleveland Ohio
In Cleveland Ohio on April 19 price listings show medium and heavy fowls at 30 014 and 41 32 per unit, Leghorns fowls 25 27, heavy broilers 45 A0, Leghorns broilers 40 44, stagy 22 242 encks 18 29. Hrutter Extra 49 1 2, standards 01 E ugs fats 6 26 1 2 ext lusls 20 29 25 ord. Those who keep their word list the longest in our trust.
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Cleveland
Chicago
United States
Wisconsin
Idaho
Mupeain
Iow
Florida
Spalding
Texas
Bliss
Today's Ten Questions on early radio history and stations
A list of ten prompts covering first coast relay events, Merlin Hall Ainesworth, OSU station call letters, the discoverer of the audion, the broadcaster behind broadcast chaos, surnames Graham Andrew Wendell, The Voice of Oklahoma, a new radio commissioner’s station, the whispering singing technique originator, and the locations of KFI WBAL WCBD WRVA and WFHH.
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Partie Coast
Merlin Hall Ainesworth
Ohio State University
American Broadcasting
Graham
Andrew
Wendell
Voice of Oklahoma
KFI
WBAL
WCBD
WRVA
WFHH
Markets Cincinnati and Toledo Livestock and Grain Listings
Markets report HOGS CATTLE SHEEP across Cleveland and Toledo with receipts and price ranges. Hogs at Cleveland 1,290 head steady to 250 lower, weights 120 to over 350 pounds. cattle varied with steadier tone for calves and vealers. sheep 1,200 head, fat lambs and ewes priced. Toledo hogs receipt 550, lower. calves light. wheat corn oats quotes. Chicago and Minneapolis grain bids listed with various lot prices.
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Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Toledo
Women atid Increase in Cigarette Sales
London reports show rising cigarette profits tied to more women smokers. Retail buyers found 24 women visit the same stores daily for a pack, ages 18 to 60, with many regular female customers across shops.
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London
Sia
al Tobaccco
Great Britain
New Bottling Plant Planned for Elyria City
Elyria council heard that two new bottling factories are planned with a 15000 dollar plant to be built at Lake Avenue and Caldwell Street. R J Williamson asked for private sewer access between 1027 and 333 Lake Avenue. Officials approved the sewer, and Williamson said equipment costs would range from 10000 to 15000 dollars.
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Elyria
R. J. Williamson
Lake Avenue
Caldwell St
Jack Powell
Williamson
Gas ordinance introduced at Lorain council meeting
Lorain April. A gas franchise ordinance was introduced at the city council meeting last night. The ordinance would cover four years, with for the first two years a rate of 1.00 for the first five hundred cubic feet per month with no discount and 4 per thousand feet thereafter with a three cent discount. For the second two years the rate stays the same for the first five hundred feet but per thousand feet in excess rises from 5¢ to 6¢ with a three cent discount. The ordinance was referred to the council as a committee of the whole.
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Lorain
Death notices from Brownhelm and Amherst households
Mrs. Cherles Bruse aged sixty six died at six thirty this morning at her East Main Street home in South Amherst after years of poor health. She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs M T Schroeder and Mrs George Yorley of Elyria two sons John and Carl of South Amherst elev en grandchildren one sister and one brother. Funeral arrangements will appear tomorrow. Mrs Anna Lutz aged sixty three died at Charity Hospital Cleveland at three thirty p.m. Monday. She is survived by two daughters Mrs W E Lore of Brownhelm Station and Mrs Marian Nathern of Lorain two brothers and three sisters. Burial is in the family lot at Brewashelm after services at one thirty Thursday afternoon. She was a Brownhelm Reformed Church member and Security Benefit Association affiliated.
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Cherles Bruse
East Main Street
South Amherst
M. TH. ‘Schroeder
George Yorley
Elyria
John
Carl
Frank @frage
August Saegert
Amherst
Bruse
Brownhelm
iMrs
Anna Lutz
Charity Hospital
Cleveland
W. Fe, Lore
Brownhelm Station
AL ‘Marian Nathern
Lorain
Adam
Henry Claus
Claus
Mia
Frank Northeim
William Abel
Lutz
Brownhelm Reformed Church
Security Benefit Association
LeMar
Vermilion Reformed Church
Brewasj Helm
Obituary notices for Martha Eschtruth and Jay Fowl
Martha Eschtruth 70, formerly Martha Brandan, of Brownhelm and Elsie Michigan, sister of Charles Brandan, died Sunday. Jay Fowl, 54, of South Ridge, died early today after illness. survived by wife Elizabeth and four daughters. Funeral services Thursday at Murray Ridge, with Rev Lola Worth officiating, burial in Murray Ridge Cemetery.
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Martha Eschtruth
Martha Brandan
Brownhelm Ies
Elsie
Michigan
Charles Brandan
Brownhelm
Jus Foyl
South Ridge
Alxteen
Elizabeth Fowl
Ruth
Berenice
Miriam
Maui Gibson
Albero Athe
Belgenia
Charles Dasentlie
Oberlin Road
Pred Leeker
Murray Rodge
Awith
Lolaworth
Elarte
Aiarat
Murray Ridge
Cemetoir
Vandycks Send Portraits to America for $500,000
London April 12 The Vandycks will shortly be sent to America. The Earl of Northbrook reportedly stated that the portraits of the Earl of New York and Queen Hoendelta Maria with the Dwarf Sir Geoffrey Madeon have been sold to an American client through an agent. The price for both pictures is about $500,000.
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Vandycks
America
London
Earl of Narthbrook
Earl of Newpork
Hoendelta Maria
Gooffrey Madeon
Fossil Ice Age Find in Ural Cave Reveals Ancient Farm Marks
A cave in the Ural mountains yielded evidence of a 150000 year old farming era as ice ages covered Russia and northern Europe. The 26 mile long cave shows snow crystals in its ceiling and festooned features. Nearby finds include objects dating to the era of Persian King Cyrus.
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Russia
Europe
Ural Mountains
Cyrus
City department expenditures five-year report shows varied totals
City auditor Alex Schilleman released a five year expenditure breakdown by department. General department spending ranged from about 20,600 to 23,800 per year. Water department led with figures around 190k to 228k yearly, while safety and service departments also show substantial outlays across 1922 to 1926. Health figures are inconsistent due to OCR errors but indicate modest annual spending around ten to twenty thousand.
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Alex ©. Schilleman
Itc
Safety Department
Health Department
Service Department
Water Department
Hu i
Continental Steel Corporation Formed In Mega Merger
Merger of three steel firms creates a $15,000,000 organization named Continental Steel Corporation. Superior Sheet Steel Co of Canton Ohio Kokomo Steel and Wire Co of Kokomo Indiana and Chapman Price Steel Co of Indianapolis unite with Henry A Roemer president of Superior as lead. J Roemer new president J E Frederick secretary and board chairman Miles Chapman to chair executive committee D A Williams named vice president and general superintendent and in charge of operations.
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Canton
Continental Steel Corporation
Superior Sheet Steel Co
Canton, O
Kokomo Steel & Wire Co
Kokomo, Ind
Chapman-Price Steel Co
Indianapolis
Henry A. Roemer
Superior Company
J Roemer
J. EF. Frederick
Kokomo Company
Miles Chapman
Chapman Coupans
D. A. Williams
Continental Corpioration
Peripatetic Feline Emulates Bad Penny
London April 19 Felix a real life cat owned by a family at Headley Down about 40 miles from London proved a capricious pedestrian. Presented to a family at Guilford Felix escaped from his new name and walked back home 14 miles. Prewar cats posted longer feats with Kingston-on-Thames to Street 135 miles in six months in 1811 and Ripon to Cardiff 250 miles in nine days in 1913.
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Felix
Headley Down
Arle
Guilford
Kingston-on- Thames
Somersetshire
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