Libel suits filed against 11 papers over Willebrandt articles
Libel actions seek 2000 dollars from newspapers that published a series about Mrs. Walker Willebrandt, former U.S. attorney general and Missouri prohibition agent, with prior suits totaling 11000 and 100000 against Willebrandt and the Chicago Daily News. Publications named include The Pittsburgh Press and Milwaukee Journal among others in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Bulletin
Richmond, Va
Indianapolis Times
Deily Oklahoman
Toledo Blade
Milwaukee Journal
Wheeling
W. Va
Intelligencer
Washington Evening Star
Daredevil Harvey Jowers Dies After Stunt Crash
Atlantic City, Aug 2 Harvey Jowers known as the human cannonball died in a hospital after a stunt failed. He was launched from a cannon on a plane over the ocean and the parachute opened too late, leaving him fatally injured. A World War veteran, he lived in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Harvey Jowers
Daredevil
Powers
Pleasantville, N. J
Death Notes for Clancy D. Brown and Jay S. Byam
Death reports announce Clancy D. Brown 84 of Topeka Kansas died July 23 at home after a year of ill health. Survived by wife four sons fourteen grandchildren and great grandchildren. Separate notice: Jay S. Byam died at home after five months illness in Elyria born New York state August 13 1870. Survived by son Sherwood Byam mother Mrs D M Byam and sister Mary H Byam. Funeral arrangements set. burial Medina Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy D. Brown
Topeka
Kansas
LaGrange
Jay S. Byam
Twelfth Street
New York State
Elyria
Sherwood Byam
D. M. Byam
Mary H. Byam
Taylor
A. C. Corfman
Medina
Ohio
Infant Margaret Hart Dies in Wellington Family Notice
Margaret Hart nine months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hart of Wellington, died yesterday afternoon at Elyria Memorial Hospital. The body was removed to Wellington by Andrews of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hart
William Hart
Wellington
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Andrew’s
City
Raid arrests in Columbus reveal secret plan and swift takedown
One serii from Page One serii of from Page dleton, Lakeview, was among those taken into custody. Arrested include Taylor who escaped, Roy Hereld, Charles Archer, Earl Arcer, John J. Jackson, John L. White and John Conley. Plans for the raid were drafted secretly in Columbus yesterday. Agents led by Hurlburt moved in after dusk, divided into groups, and began work. All arrested were surprised and offered no resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dleton
Lakeview
Taylor
Roy Hereld
Charles Archer
Earl Arcer
John J. Jackson
John L. White
John Conley
Columbus
Hurlburt
Mystery Girl Found Dead Near Chippewa Lake
A young woman about 22 was found murdered in a field near Chippewa Lake. Investigators say an attempted assault occurred as she tried to escape, with auto tracks nearby. Coroner Crum notes the death likely followed a failed abduction. Sheriff Basington suspects she was shot after being pursued from a vehicle. Cleveland police circulated missing-woman notes, but descriptions did not match. The victim wore high-heeled silver pumps. clothing suggests a poorer family, possibly dress for a local dance or resort visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Lake
E. L. Crum
Medina County
JL. &. Basington
Cleveland
Johnson
Wedeworth
Fire destroys part of H Speed service station
A rubbish pile fire outside the H Speed service station at the corner of Cleveland and Perry streets burned the side and roof before firefighters extinguished it. Operator Bill Bartlett estimated damage to the building and contents at about 500 dollars as firemen fought the blaze from inside and out using water and chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Speed
Cleveland
Perry Streets
Bill” Bartlett
Iunside
Suit for 1056 41 Foreclosure on Household Furnishings Mortgage
McFadden Securities Company of Cleveland sues Charles J Hall of Elyria for 1056.41 alleged due on a promissory note. The suit seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on numerous articles of household furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hall
Elyria
McFadden Securities Company
Cleveland
Securities Company
Gibbonses Divorce Case Filed on Grounds of Cruelty
Bruce M. Gibbons files for divorce from Adele M. Gibbons citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The couple, married July 31, 1920, have no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce M. Gibbons
Adele M. Gibbons
Record Air Race Holders and Speed Capabilities
The article notes a 35 day 21 hour cross continental effort using plane train and ship, later beaten in 1928 by Edward Evans, Linton Wells, and again by Mears with Capt. Collver reducing time to 23 days. Mears’ plane cruises at 150 mph with 2000 mile range and 416 gallons. Brown is highlighted as winner of the Los Angeles Cleveland air derby last year and as a veteran pilot formerly on the Cleveland New York route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Evans
Linton Wells
Mears
C. B. D. Collver
Brown
New York
Local Notes from LaGrange and Nearby Areas
LaGrange community updates feature Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nichols hosting relatives at Brook Park with a picnic. Various visits include Mrs. Hilton Montgomery and Billy of Lakewood with Mrs. Erwin Adams and Mrs. J. R. Gott, and Charles Gott visiting Fred Gott of Litchfield. Local bands, church and missionary events, and diplomas at Kent are noted along with numerous family visits and travels among residents and relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Nichols
Brook Park
Hilton Montgomery
Billy
Lakewood
Erwin Adams
J. R. Gott
Charles Gott
Fred Gott
Litchfield
Frank Wilkins
Sandusky
Wellington
Niew
Clyde Nugent
Amsherst
B. Sh. Wilcox
Louise Looy
Carl Mulder
Church Street
Joe Hagmann
Vernon
New Jersey
Lee McClellan
Akron
Madge Johnson
Cuyahoga Falls
W. C. Jump
J. W. Curtiss
E. L. Adams
Edward Bruehler
Charles Nichols
Bird Wilcox
Nettie Gouldie
Quade
Spencer
Lakeside
Dorothy Pearce
South Main Street
Valley City
Edward Blythin
Cleveland
Harriette Knowles
Katherine
Grafton
Adams
Nickel Plate Road
Gleason McClellan
T Irene
Irene
Fred Smith
Kathryn
Kent
Loretta
Agnes Westrich
George Wicks
Judson Spicer's
Glenn Wicks
T. A. Bickerstaph
Hafner
Wood County
Kathryn Smith
Mildred Wigert
Hazel Myers
Weekend Social Notes From Baker's Crossing Area
A reunion at Baker's Crossing marked the weekend with Carl Farlick and family of Cleveland as guests of Henry Wigert. The Kelners hosted Jennie Cole and her daughter from Eaton, while Laurel Runals and Douglas Forbush visited Ina Carr of Cleveland. About fifty attended the Cascade park grange picnic with races and sports funded by local merchants. R D Holcomb and family visited Brady Lake, L A McClellan and family called on Barnes in Brighton, and a wiener roast by the riverside occurred Friday evening. Frances Biggs of Penfield visited as an out of town guest. Harriet Keller has been ill for several days.
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Baker's Crossing
Carl Farlick
Cleveland
Henry Wigert
Rowan Kelner
Jennie Cole
Lone
Eaton
Laurel Runals
Douglas Forbush
Ina Carr
Grange
Cascade Park
Lagrange
R. D. Holcomb
Brady Lake
L. A. McClellan
Lorain residents attend social events and visits
Lorain shoppers, music lessons, stork shower honors Mrs Myron Keller, and numerous visits fill a Thursday and Wednesday stretch. Harlan Hurd plans two weeks at Camp Perry as a National Guard member. Several families, including the Ackerman, Lewis, and Keller households, host guests and attend church and community gatherings in Lorain and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
J. J. Heckel
Myron Keller
BE. A. White
Frank Eschtruth
Arthur Eschtruth
D. F. Eschtruth
E. A Prindle
Pauline
Rose Chambers
Frankie Reese
D. A. Reynolds
W. H. Jones
Violet
James Morris
James
Clarabell Cobb
Lorain
J. G. Morris
Kk. McMillan
M. Lewis
S. C. Hurlbut
C. E. McIntire
No. 3 Division
M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society
C. Ackerman
J. Cook
K. McMillan
W. Reese
May Baldwin
Frances Stinebring
Keisler
Cleveland
C Ackerman
Alma
Richard
Leonard
Donna Myers
Edward McCollum
Norwalk
McCollum
William Goodsite
Neva
Mr. Goodsite
Milan
Weichel
Norma Ehrke
Elyria
Louis Kalassay
Jessie
Cornelia Cosmity
Harry Date
FE. Reibling
Alma _ Schiferstein
Donna May
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Oakwood Park
E. Moore
Philadelphia
Pittsfield Social News Highlights Aug 4
Mr and Mrs Dan Barson and children along with Mr and Mrs P Barson of Lorain visited their brother Mr John Barson and wife in Pittsfield. John Pycraft and sons Ray and John of Elyria were guests of Archie L Waite. Susan Hinman and Denslow of Oberlin Inn stay with Mr M G Peard this week. Mrs J Barson was noted as a recent visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Dan Barson
P. Barson
Lorain
John Barson
John Pycraft
Ray
John
Elyria
Archie L. Waite
Susan Hinman
Denslow
Oberlin Inn
M. G. Peard
J. Barson
Alliance
Dale Piper
Memphis
Tennessee
Leslie Preston
C. J. Behnke
Penfield
Grant Gifford
Harris
George Waite
Edna Clark
William Beal
M. E
A. E. Piper
Claud Mohrman
Wellington
A. A. Mohrman
Market summary from Cleveland livestock markets
Prices for hogs show week steady to five cents lower with week top at ten dollars. Cattle activity minimal with steers down early then stabilizing, cows and bulls around four to eight dollars. Calves and sheep show scavenged gains with lambs up about fifty cents or more, fat ewes around four dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Chicago market quotes drift as receipts hold steady at midweek
Chicago cash quotations show steady receipts across eggs poultries and butter with prices unchanged. Potatoes reports weaken as trading slows while Kansas and Missouri ship Irish cobblers at 1.45 and east coast Virginia barrel stock hits 290.53. Wheat and corn move mixed with No 2 red at 85 1 4 cents and No 2 mixed around 89 1 2 cents. Oats No 1 white 61 1 4 cents and rye at 60 1 2 cents. Barley 45 60 cents Timothy seed 6.25 5.50 clover seed 10.25 17.78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
U. S
Kansas
Missouri
East Shore
Virginia
Timothy
Rae
Toledo Hog Prices Slip Amid Light Receipts
Toledo Ohio August 2 hogs receipts 50 market 10 to 15 cents lower heavies 8.25 to 8.75 mediums 9.25 to 9.50 workers 9.00 to 9.25 pigs 8.75 to 9.00 cattle receipts light market steady calves receipts light market steady sheep receipts light market steady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ctlves
Brownhelm Merry Workers Meet Brownhelm
The Merry Workers Food and Flower Club met at leader Mrs. Clayton Bechtel's home. Margaret Sanders presided. Plans to entertain the members' mothers on Saturday August 9 at Congregational church parlors. Demonstrations included jelly uses by Gertrude McQueen and flower arrangement with table setting by Luella Shibley and Margaret Sanders. Attendees listed include Audrey Ruth Luella Schibley Margaret Sanders Beulah Sanders Gertrude McQueen Ruth Orcutt Ruth Miller Nellie Miller and Ruth Hechler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Workers
Brownhelm
Merry Workers Food and Flower Club
Clayton Bechtel
Margaret Sanders
Congregational Church
Gertrude McQueen
Luella Shibley
Audrey Ruth
Luella Schiblevy
Margaret and
Beulah Sanders
Ruth Orcutt
Ruth
Nellie Miller
Ruth Hechler
Crosby Child Undergoes Operation At Gates Home
Charles Crosby son of Mr and Mrs J K Crosby underwent operative treatment Wednesday at the Gates Home for Crippled Children in Elyria. Mrs Crosby is staying several days at the home of Mrs C H Crosby in Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crosby
J. K. Crosby
Gates
Elyria
Crosby
C. H. Crosby
Just-A-Mere Club Picnic At Cascade Park
Just-A Mere Club members with their children enjoyed a social picnic at Cascade Park with a plentiful dinner. Attendees included many local families and guests from Vermilion Waron Bratanahl Alliance and Los Angeles. Noted events include a wedding in Elyria and visits among local residents, with updates on travel and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just-A Mere Club
Cascade Park
Sherman Lindsley
Vermilion
Fred Bacon
Waron
William M. Marshall
Patricia
Lucille
Bratanahl
Lloyd Bacon
Marguerite
Raymond
Clyde
Adam Claus, Jr
Arthur Northeim
Arlene
Ben Northeim
Jean
Donald
Parker Baird
Jane
James
Birthday and social visits fill Eaton weekend
Neighbors celebrated Bert Breyley’s birthday with a surprise party on Saturday. Elyria visitors called on relatives, while locals hosted and attended family reunions and weekend gatherings in Eaton and nearby towns including Detroit, Canada, Cleveland, Valley City and Huntington.
Social Guests From Oberlin Visit Local Homes
Mr and Mrs Charles Tindolph and daughters Helen and Evelyn plus Mrs Sheckler from Liberty Center spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A Falkner. Mrs Sheckler a sister of Mrs Falkner stayed a week. Ethlyn Beese and Elmer Brown returned to Toledo after a week with F C Brown and wife. Guests at Harley Telford’s Saturday included Mrs R H Reighly of Oberlin, Mr and Mrs Champney and Augusta and Robert Champney of Milan, and Mr and Mrs Lincoln Kelley of Henrietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oberlin
Charles Tindolph
Helen
Evelyn
Sheckler
Liberty Center
A. Falkner
Falkner
Ethlyn Beese
Elmer Brown
Toledo
F. C. Brown
Harley Telford
R. H. Reighly
Oberlin
Champney
Augusta
Robert Champney
Milan
Lincoln Kelley
Henrietta
Local Social News and Visits Near Oberlin
Miss Dorothy Smith travels to Connecticut for ten days. A surprise birthday gathering for Mr and Mrs Wm Peabody and guest Mrs McPherson Friday evening with ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs Nicholas Webber and Mrs G H Dion drove to Toledo where Webber seeks nerve specialist care for an indefinite period. Glen Falkner and daughter Lois from Ridgeville visited Arthur Falkner. Oberlin Grange picnic attendees at Crystal Beach included Schmitz, C Justin, Raymond Reisinger, Michael Smith and others. Additional callers at William Peabody’s Sunday evening included C N Williams, West Ridge. Braithwait, East Lorain St. and Leo Smith party from Elyria Theodor Foster and Oma Peddler were also noted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Smith
Connecticut
Wm. Peabody
McPherson
Nicholas Webber
G. H. Dion
Toledo
Webber
Strohmaiers
Glen Falkner
Lois
Ridgeville
Arthur Falkner
Oberlin Grange
Crystal Beach
F. J. Schmitz
Carl Schmitz
C. Justin
Raymond Reisinger
Michael Smith
Wm. Manns
John Emerich
C. D. Peabody
R. E. Heath
Henry Manns
C.N. Willams
West Ridge
Braithwit
East Lorain
S&t
Oberlin
William Peabody
Leo Smith
Billy
Foster
Oma Peddler
Elyria
Enjoyed Ice Cream and Cake at Reisinger Home Event
Residents Sue and visitors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs May Mond Reisinger for a Sueaday evening party featuring ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Maymond Reisinger
Sueaday
Birthday surprise yields twenty two toothbrushes
Helena Sant-A girl from a YWCA gym class asked Morris Sanford for a suitable birthday gift. He said the best Christmas present would be a toothbrush. The next evening 27 girls filed past and presented him with 22 assorted toothbrushes and a range of toothpaste varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EM Helena
Sant
Morris Sanford
Sanford
Miles Standish Seeks Plymouth Marriage License in Snowbound Town
County Clerk L F Shoemaker sits amid snow drifts in Standish Waupaca as a Stranger requests a marriage license saying his name is Miles Standish and asks for Priscilla, stirring a Plymouth era mood in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Standish Waupaca
Wif
L. F. Shoemaker
Plymouth Colony
Shoemaker
Namie
Miles Standish
Priscilla
Leona Mixes Up Names In Historic Customer Tale
A clerk recalls a long time customer known as Lief Erickson, while noting historical names often get confused with Jes Leona. The remark underscores how local lore blends figures from past and present in a single exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lief Erickson
Einstein Corrected By Streetcar Conductor
A historic anecdote recalls Professor Einstein debating a streetcar fare in Germany. The conductor convinced him he was mistaken, and Einstein apologized. The conductor quipped that arithmetic was not Einstein's strong suit. The tale highlights the famed scientist’s humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Prof
Einstein
Tractor dealers in Australia mobilize to oppose tax hike
Australian tractor dealers organize a coalition to resist proposed taxes on tractors, framing the move as a threat to farming viability and rural employment. They warn of coordinated actions and broader industry impact if taxes advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Turkish Merchants Decry Strict Exchange Controls
Merchants complain that rigid government control of all foreign exchange dealings hampers business operations and raises costs, signaling broader economic strain for Turkish trade sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
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J. S. Byam
Baby Hart
Vincent
Pittsfiel,d
Toledo Livestock
Charles Curtis
Los Angeles
Calif
A. J. Shattuck
B. K. Lindsley
William Hearne
Bert Breyley
A. H. Breyley
Ivan Boone
Oliver Jenkins
Ernest Chaptain
Wanda Mohler
Aitman
Arthur Cowley
Tomes
John Tomes
Columbia
Lewis Grills
Will Merkle
Irving Sidell
Ora Merkle
Dorothy Merkle
Ray Jenkins
Robert Grills
George Cornish
Faton
Celia Mezurek
Charles Yost
Hilda
Ray Taylor
Olive
Hester
Robert Taylor
Francis Coe
Huntington
Nettle Nichols
Mason Nichols
Alice
Burton M. Ross
Lester Demaline
West Park
Stanley Mezurke
Anita Page
Blue Bird Sweet Shoppe
Court Street
Harry H. Smith
O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Acme Quality House
United Press
United States
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