Ohio gas contract dispute heads to court decision
In Findlay Ohio the Ohio Gas Company may discontinue service November 1 and charge 46 cents per hundred cubic feet if terms fail. Judge Duncan of the TMA pleas court struck down current rates of 35 cents per thousand under a franchise expiring February. The city sued to stop shutoff and negotiations have stalled. Law Director Woods will appeal the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet Obieves Company
Natural Us
W. . Dusces
Findlay
TMA Pleas Court
W. B. Woods
Duncan
Dcision
Qungil Special Session On BAS Filling Stations
A special meeting of the clivr mcil was called for one o'clock 2 afternoon by President J. A. Hewitt. The council will consider the re set of the Peerless Oil Co to establish three filling stations in the business district. Some street and automobile access adjustments needed. One station to be on Carl Klein's West avenue property, another on West ad street on A Beebe's property, and a third on East Broad street. The council will also pass legislation to authorize payment of rest on city funds in the bank viitory at a rate of two per cent instead of 2.6 as at present, 00,000 of general paring bonds. The special meeting was originally called for Saturday afternoon to secure a quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clivr McIl
J. A. Hewitt
Peerless Oil Co
Fir
Carl Klein
West Avenue
West Ad Street
Beebe
East Broadet
Legison
Viitory
Ebneral
Lorain County
Ohio
Kirria
Columbia Iron and Steel
Eirria
Elvria
Elric
Iilyria
Khim
Board of Health
Sarbiage
John W. Carson
League of Women Voters
Foster Avenue
Wisner
Mich
Elyria
National Tube Co
Street and Steam Railway
Green Line
August News Nuggets from ARIs and global notes
Aug 3 to Aug 8 items report Morocco sieges and Spanish threats, church leader Rev Charles McDonnell death, Harding Mayflower voyage radio note to Navy, China disarmament conference date talks, Obregon notes dispute, Dam river drowning in Ohio, and mail fraud arrest in Chicago tied to a wire tap scheme.
Death of 7 year old Charles Akers in Erie County Ohio
Charles Akers aged 7 died at his son Frank Akers home 134 Beverly Court after a recent illness. Born in Michigan he spent most of life in Erie County, Ohio. He died around 7 36 this morning and is survived by his son. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Akers
Frank Akers
Beverly Court
Mr. Akers
Michigan
Erie County
Ohio
Victim of Gunmen Dies at East Side Gas Station
Alvin J. Thompson aged 68 who was shot while kneeling in prayer at a Columbus east side gas station died of his injuries. Police suspect two young bandits, who fled after the shot and left their gunman’s weapon in grass nearby. Funeral services are planned at the family residence with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Columbus
Alvin JJ Thompson
East Side
Thompson
Yourg
Greenlawn
Fourth Averre
Springfield arrest warrants issued for Jen Smal
Springfield reports three warrants for the arrest of Governor Jen Smal of Dliners upon his return from Chicago where he had said he would not be present until tomorrow. The governor and his party drove from Kan szkee to Springfield, with the incident noted as unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Jen Smal
Dliners
Chircago
Kanszkee
Senate considers constitutional amendment taxing securities
In Washington on August 8 a Senate bill from Senator Smoot Utah proposes amending the constitution to grant Congress power to tax securities. The move aims to make tax authority explicit at federal level amid state and municipal exemptions.
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Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
Lorain Men to Pay Dow Tax on Violations
Auditor M H Welty listed two Lorain men tied to Volstead violations for tax collection this December. Alois Viranc and Gideon Vassillie Serbu of 28th Street run soft drink businesses and face Dow tax of 1000 dollars plus 200 dollars penalty each, with more names expected as reports come in.
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M. H. Welty
Alois Viranc
Gideon
Vassillie Serbu
28Th Street
Welty
Strange injury to horse linked to torpedo finds
Henry Ruhl of Oberlin reported a horse in his pasture with a badly lacerated mouth. He found wrapped torpedoes in the lot and brought samples to the sheriff. Investigators seek the owner of the animal and the torpedoes origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ruhl
Oberlin
Backus
Ruhh
Sheriff's Office
Beav er Blasts Electric Co Over Power Delay After Fatal Electrocution
Horace Beaver, former city councilman, harshly criticized Lorain County Electric Co for delaying shut off after Robert Houseman suffered an in street electrocution Saturday night. He cited hours of danger, failed linemen outreach, and a perilous scene before responders moved the body to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Beaver
Lorain County Electric Co
Robert RK. Houseman
Hargison Street
Mr. Teavor
Man Fens
Delara
Bersors
Corpes
Neose
Der
Hospital Notes Archmissions-Miss Ale Worth ington
Discharge listings include Hazel Green and son at Woodland Avenue, Liliitza Haoa in Warren, Shirley June Hrenny at Princeton Avenue, Kathleen Maasik at Huron Street, Viola Blazer in Wellington, Mar Fay and baby at Middle Avenue, Gertrude Saunders and baby in Wakeman, Mable Henderson at Chestnut Street, Ralph Sturgis in Cleveland, and address 117 Lewis Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Worthington
Second Street
Hazel Green and Son
Woodland Avenue
Liliitza Haoa
Warren
Shirley June Hrennedy
Princeton Avene
Kathleen Ma‘sik
Huron Street
Russell
Frank
Wellington
Viola Blazer
Middle Avenue
Mre Mar Fay
Wakeman
Gertrude Saunders
Chestnut Street
Mable Henderson
Cleveland
Ralph Sturgis
Lewis Court
Tragic End Seeks Faster Boat at Fire Station
The article follows a deadly incident and notes the parents' distress, the victim identified as Dov, and the quick removal of his body to Lorain. It urges furnishing a boat at fire department headquarters to speed rescue efforts and save lives in future incidents.
Upper Silesia Debates Stir Allied Council
The article details Premier Briand and Lloyd George shaping the agenda for the council. It notes French plans to send allied reinforcements to Upper Silesia, with Britain and Italy aligned against France. Belgian premier to arrive soon with limited role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailles
Frst
Harver
London
Lloyd George
Beron Hayashi
Great Britain
Signor Bonomi
Supreme Council
Briand
Upper Silesia
Harvey
George
Warver
Marshal Foch
Leronde
High Commission
General Weygand
M. Briand
Signor_De La Terreta
Marriage Licenses Filed in Local Clergy Records
Two couples listed for marriage licenses with ages and occupations. Lart Wharton 22 assistant manager Cleveland and Elizabeth Saxe 25 teller Oberlin with Justice of Peace. Daniel Muhta 23 laborer Lorain and Theresa Mikola 16 factory worker Lorain with Justice of Peace. Cecil Harnish 23 machinist Nashville Tenn and Madeline Slumsky 22 Elyria with Rev Winters Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lart Wharton
Cleveland
Elizabeth Saxe
Teller
Oberlin
McApline
Daniel Muhta
Theresa Mikola
Lorain
Cecil Harnish
Nashville
Three Generations of the Rockefeller Family in Roscoe NY
The Rockefeller male line John D Rockefeller his son Joar D Jr and the latter's three sons gather in Roscoe New York for a summer reunion. An exclusive photo documents two younger members enjoying more strenuous sports while the elders golf. Damaging storms hit nearby areas with uprooted trees downed power lines and traffic delays as crews cleared wreckage. Local officials warn about franchise costs and water supply issues amid debates on city planning taxes and municipal services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D_ Rockefeller
Joar D., Jr
Roscoe
N_ Y
Ballot Sticker Ban Shifts For Lorain Clerk Race
Lorain primary ballots cannot bear candidate stickers for clerk of the municipal court as proposed. The office law starts September 6 and ballots hold no names. F A Stetson says the state ruling allows stickers only if a candidate dies after printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
F.A. Stetson
Board of Elections
Secretary of State
Cholera Deaths in Russia Reach 130000 by July
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen cites Riga reports showing 130000 cholera deaths in Russia through July. Separately brigands ravaged the Volga valley area, burning timber and stormsteads on 25000 acres in the Ural district.
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London
Russia
Copenhagen
Riga
Famime
Volta Valley
Ural
Lloyd George to skip U. N. disarmament talks in Washington
Premier Lloyd George said he will not attend the far east and disarmament conference in person in Washington next November. The British premier announced the decision today in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Paris
Lloyd Georg
Washinon
Dar
Judge Sustains 1914 Alimony Agreement in Georgia Divorce
Judge Redington upholds alimony terms set by Georgia lawyers at divorce in 1914. Osborne directed to pay $12 monthly alimony until For who ig no seventeen be comes of aze. If the agreement was made at the time of the divorce the judge said he could not settle it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redington
Georgia
Lee Osterme
Osborne
MacKeown the Irish Fighter Known for Courtesy and Bravery
John McKeown praised for clean fighting and a gentlemanly demeanor among black and tan police. He saved wounded Sinn Fein prisoners and was applauded by veterans. officials in Dublin Castle debate his intervention's impact on the truce. Paris reports Frank Walsh er, Sinn Fein sympathizer, received a passport to visit England via the British home office.
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MacKeown
Sinn Fein
Reptibean Flying Squadron
Dublin
Dublin Castle
Paris
Frank
Meets Quick Death Funeral Tuesday
The deceased was twenty four years old and survived by his young wife, his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Housman, his brother Wesley, and sisters Mary and Eulalie. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock from the Church of Christ with Pp. W. L. Burner officiating. Storm damage totaled thousands of dollars.
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William Housman
Brothert Wesley
Mary
Eulalie
Church of Christ
W. L. Burner
Elyria Citizens Weigh Public Service Demands and Bonds
The questionnaire from Elyria residents outlines priorities for city governance including salaries, water and electric rates, pumping capacity, parks, street training, traffic, and public health. John W. Carson adds his views after returning from Wisner Michigan, noting prior council service and franchise concerns.
Oberlin Oberlin Personalities and Local Notices
Oberlin residents report visits and relocations. Mr and Mrs Lee of Lorain visit Hosue family in West Lorain. Sanger and Wellmen families move from North Professor Street. Jackie Sager returns from Adirondack vacation. Linton Richardson injured in bicycle accident. forehead laceration treated. Local club officers elected for the coming year. Mrs Perryman leads Class 15. others named as officers. Mrs Paddock formerly Miss Ensign hosts nearby visitors. Real estate changes as N A Clay sells North Park residence to Frank Pickard. Mrs Curtis and daughter visit Midland relatives. Annual WCTG picnic set for 4 pm at Mrs Bletealft’s lawn. Peabody to speak on Women and their World Today. Baptist Sunday School picnic planned at Linwood Park August 10. attendees with children urged. Cleveland visitors and relatives noted. church events in Sandusky and Marietta mentioned. Rev C A Stanley preached in Marietta and plans return to North China Mission after furlough.
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Oberlin
Lee
Lorain
Hosue
West Lorain
E. K. Yocun
J . Perryman
W_. M_ Williams
Kate Hoffman
E. D. Schram
Lucy Grtils
Youcur
Geo. Paddock
Toronto
Can
Gladys
Donald
Huth Paddock
Morgan St
Paddock
Mabel Ensign
Elyria
N. A. Clay
North Park Street
Frank Pickard
R. L. Curtis
Sarah
Midland
Mich
Linwood Park
A. H. Cochrane
Cleveland
C.D. Kendelzh
Former Amherst salesman Antone Dute dies at 63
Antone Dute, lifelong Amherst resident and former Lorain Mercantile and Lersch store employee, died after an eighteen month illness. He was 63, survived by his widow Mary and six brothers and four sisters, and active in Stone church and local Sunday School circles. He suffered a stroke last Friday and died at 12 15 a.m.
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Amherst
Antone Dute
Dute
Amherst Township
Lorain Mercantile Company
Lersch
Elyria
Henry Duce
Gus Dute
Casper Dute
Julius Dute
J. H. Dute
Harvey Dute
Lorain
Nathan Miller
Wellington
Anna Brugpian
Martha Lau
Southerland
Nebraska
Arthur H. Kern
Detroit
Mich
Stone Church
Eagles Frolic at Riverview Park
The Eagles picnic at Riverview Park drew a large crowd despite morning rain. After dinner the sun appeared and activities, rides, and contests followed with numerous prizes including cigars, neckties, and candy for adults and children.
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Riverview Park
Oscar Swanson
George Brand
Joe Esch
Monroe Reynolds
Dewey Hull
E. F. Wendorf
Edith Penny
Fern
Eagle
Louise Graboski
J. Sims
Richard Kuss
Tommy Jenkins
Martin Bellan
J. Barcacs
Race
Winifred Hart
Dorothy Sunes
Gertrude Storer
Mar
Garet Tedlow
Frank Kajiden
Pat Henke
Coressa Ernst
Katherine Jones
Reed
William Bambam
Gus Apie
Auto Shoes
Local standings and grocery list mix in brief sports note
A mixed fragment describes names like Bob Couch Herbert Taylor and Art Graber along with groceries and a diamond ring. It reports a ball game where the Columbias defeated the Eagles 3 to 2.
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Outit
Bob Couch
Herbert Taylor
Art Graber
Ed. Flood
Paul Miller
Graboak
Ruth Hits Fortieth Homer in New York Clash
Sabe Ruth belted his fortieth home run of the season for New York as the crowd watched intently in the August heat.
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New York
Sabe
Ruth
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