Senator Urges Expansion Of Currency Reform
Washington August 11 WLI inflationists push a three point plan to cheapen the dollar via devaluing gold content, issuing more treasury notes, and a presidential commission to fix dollar value. Sen Elmer Thomas supports broad study with a committee representing diverse industries and labor to guide a return toward a 1926 dollar value and avoid crisis.
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Washington
WLI
Treasury
Elmer Thomas
Okla
Chicago
Thomas
Roosevelt
America
United States
Homecoming At Fields Next Wednesday
Past and present residents of Fields will gather at the Corners next Wednesday for the annual Fields Homecoming reunion. The Ridgeville Township School Band will provide music as the program committee plans an extensive day of events, hoping many older residents back for the occasion.
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Fields
Ridgeville Township
Ohio Forecast Predicts Cloudy Skies and Showers
Ohio residents should expect cloudy conditions with possible showers in the western region tonight and Sunday. In the eastern part, showers are possible Sunday as well, with cooler temperatures in the southwest tonight and warmer conditions in the extreme north on Sunday.
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Ohio
Death Summons Hubert Day On Eve of Ninety Birthday
Elyria's oldest merchant Hubert Day dies at 8 p m on the eve of his 90th birthday. Funeral services will be at 2 p m Monday at the First Congregational church with Dr William Muir Auld officiating. Day founded Hubert Day and Sons Hardware Co in 1835 and remained active in business. He lived on Second Street, survived by sons George Myron and Hubert Kellogg Day, two daughters in Elyria, and two grandchildren. He was a lifelong Congregationalist and was laid to rest after services.
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Hubert Day
Elyria
First Congregational Church
William Muir Auld
Day
Second Street
Sheffield Township
John
Cornelia Day
Iowa
Oberlin Academy
Tom L. Johnson
B. Day
A. G. Carpenter
Times
Annie Lou Chambers
Harlan H. Day
Mildred Eleanor Day
Edgar Pier Gates
Edgar Day Gates
Anne Dorothy Gates
Taylor
President Roosevelt Works Through Busy Saturday at Desk
President Roosevelt abandoned his Saturday holiday to tackle a heavy agenda on stock market control housing and federal financing. He met with Jesse Jones James A Moffett and Joseph P Kennedy as he pushes the New Deal forward after returning from vacation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
Hairman James A. Moffett
Federal Housing Administration
Joseph P. Kennedy
Securities Commission
Japan's naval equality push seen as unthreatened by foes
American experts assessing Japan's demands for naval parity report Japan's army and navy form the strongest fighting force on Earth. They note the present strength on paper sits at five for Britain, five for the United States, and three for Japan, following discussions in London and upcoming talks with Britain and Japan in October.
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United Press
Washington
Japan
Great Britain
United States
London
America
Two Americans Deported By Cuba
In Havana on August 11 Frederick H. Wilcox and Basil A. Needham two Americans charged with revolutionary activities against the Cuban government were deported. They were placed aboard the S S Cubs en route to Key West Florida.
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Havana
Frederick H. Wilcox
Basil A. Needham
Key West
Fla
Heat Wave Breaks Across Midwest as Rain Spreads
Chicago reports rain across eight states easing a heat wave that killed hundreds and damaged crops exceeding $100 million. Cooling winds spread through Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska while forecasts warn of unsettled conditions tonight. The relief eases hospital strain and aids workers, but grain and dairy regions gain little immediate benefit.
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Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Town
Forest
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Nation Faces Worst Crop Disaster Yet Under New Deal Program
Washington August 17 The New Deal farm program stands on the brink as the worst crop disaster in U S history threatens agriculture Official crop data show a crisis with corn wheat hay and oats left unpromising Secretary Wallace defends planned agriculture stressing control to avoid power shortages and price spikes He warns drought will push food prices higher while farmers seek more from the soil and drought profiteers loom The AAA plans to keep acreage limits in abeyance and faces difficult decisions on program changes.
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Washington
New Deal
AAA
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Fisk Outlines Water Bill Plan
Councilman Leonard Fisk on the finance committee proposed a plan to keep monthly payments but credit underconsumption in cooler months. The rule would bill $1.25 for the first two months of each quarter and include excess water charges in the third month, yielding a quarterly total close to the old system. Fisk said the proposal, discussed with the committee, will be presented to council for adoption.
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Leonard Fisk
Council
Fisk
Water Department
Finance Committee
Striking GSE Aluminum Co Resists Employee Demands
The Alumin um Company of America defies 8500 striking workers at key plants, insisting its stance on a closed shop remains unchanged. Officials cite a three and a half year supply of crude aluminum and say only virgin aluminum producers are on strike, as operations suffer nationwide.
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New Kensington
Aluminum Company of America
Ohio primary candidates wrap strenuous campaign day
In Columbus and across Ohio on August 11, the Democratic candidates closed their active campaigns after a day of 19 speeches and a 200 mile swing. Lieutenant Governor Charles Sawyer finished his southern Ohio tour and prepared to lead a Duckworth club picnic with fellow hopefuls at Coney Island Cincinnati. Martin L. Davey claimed a clear majority for the nomination in a final letter to supporters and vowed to carry eight counties including Cuyahoga. William G. Pickrel spoke via radio hook up asserting he would head the ticket if elected.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles Sawyer
Cincinnati
Georgetown
Sawyer
Duckworth Democratic Club
Coney Island
Charles West
George White
Martin L. Davey
Kent
Curahoga County
Flags
William G. Pickrel
Dayton
Huge Demonstration by Republicans at Cleveland
The largest Republican demonstration in Cleveland history was planned for today with about 60090 participants. A huge parade would culminate in an address by Henry P. Fletcher at Cleveland Stadium, saluting the Ohio campaign. Goals include governor and U S Senate candidates, congressional hopefuls, and many legislative aspirants. Fred Purnell, Attorney General John W Bricker, and Katherine Kennedy Brown were on the program.
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Cleveland
O. Aug
Henry P. Fletcher
Cleveland Stadium
Ohio
U. S
Fred
Purnell
Attica
Ind
John
Names Of Two Candidates For Clerk Of Courts And Auditor
Announcement to day that Baxter Sharp seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of Courts and Albert Williams seeks the nomination for County Auditor. The two Democrats who had planned to run withdrew due to current positions with the Homeowners' Lead Corporation. Voters must write in these names with marks to secure nomination as they will not appear on the ballot.
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Baxter Sharp
Clerk of Courts
Albert Williams
Sharp
Wners’ Lead Corporation
Mr. Williams
Hubbell Walks From Ashland Toward Cleveland Nomination
Democratic Governor candidate Charles H. Hubbell continues a solo walk from Ashland to Cleveland to spur turnout for Tuesday's primary. He left Marion two days ago and aims for West Salem after weighing 198 pounds at Mansfield and 190 ½ pounds at Ashland, noting foot care and weight recovery along the way. Voters he met praise his effort and he contrasts his pace with rivals Davey, Sawyer, and Pickrel.
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Ashland
Charles H. Hubbell
Cleveland
Hubbell
Mariow
West Salem
Marion
Davey
Sawyer
Pickrel
Political meeting at Arkley School
A non partisan political meeting for all candidates will be held at Markley School at 7 PM Monday under the Elyria Township Tax League. The meeting was called by O Higgins, president of the tax league.
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Markley School
Elyria Township Tax League
O. &. Higgins
The
Tax League
Campaign winds down in county primary races
Last minute meetings were arranged today as primary candidates near election day. Except for Martin L. Davey making an appearance, state and district candidates have largely closed in on voters. Some Monday gatherings were planned across the county for county nominees. A large candidate group met at Penfield, and others spoke to township trustees and clerks at the courthouse.
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Martin L. Davey
Penfield
Large Crowd Attends Democratic Rally in Lorain County
A large crowd gathered on the Lake and Foster square for a Democratic rally supporting Akron candidate Charles W. Starkey for Congress in the 4th Ohio District. Oberlin’s Luetta Magruder spoke for Starkey, with John Davidson Kipton, George Lewis Lorain, and Fred Wilms Lorain also addressing county ticket bids. D. W. Seward, Lorain County Democratic chairman, attended and spoke on the party organization.
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Lake and Foster Avenues
Charles W. Starkey
Akron
Congress
Ohio
Lorain County
Luetta Magruder
Oberlin
State Central Committee
Starkey
John Davidson
Kipton
George Lewis
Lorain
Fred Wilms
D. W. Seward
Sawyer Landslide Forecast For Ohio Governor Nominee
Columbus August 11 reliable reports show Sawyer leading in a pre primary forecast. Matt R. Denver of Wilmington chair of the Sawyer for governor committee declares Sawyer will win the Democratic nomination by the largest vote ever recorded.
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Columbus
Sawyer
Matt R. Denver
Wilmington
Charles Sawyer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Break at Angola prison farm ends in deaths and injuries
In the Angola prison farm break by the Red Hat gang two convicts were killed and six wounded. Ringleaders William Bryant of Arkansas and Lucas Badeaux led the attack as guards battled them in a field where inmates wore red hats for identification. Clark killed Bryant. Badeaux and others were wounded or captured. several convicts died or were injured.
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Bulletin
Baton Rouge
Angola
Camp E
Jgamden
William Bryant
Arkansas
Lucas Badeaux
Riley Strother
Henry Clark
Reg
Clark
Bryant
Strother
Badeaux
Raymond Gandler
Michale Antakly
Perald Cramer
Emmett Wattizny
David Lee
Andre Sanchez
Harvey Seals
John Arnold
Joseph Schiro
Robert Cass
Ashton Papie
Davey would oust quor control director in Ohio
Martin L. Davey seeking Democratic governor nomination acts to reassure state liquor department staff after declaring he would fire Colonel John A. Hughes if elected. He writes that department employees are safe and that only inefficient workers would be discharged. Hughes claims the statements threaten morale and cites letters showing supposed favors.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Department of Hauer
John A. Hughes
Davey
Hughes
State Liquor Department
Colonel Hughes
Morgan To Fly To Toledo To Address Rally
Republican governor candidate Daniel E. Morgan will fly from Cleveland with David S. Ingalls to Toledo to address a Morgan rally tonight.
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Toledo
Daniel E. Morgan
Cleveland
David S. Ingalls
Lorain County Boys Going To Canada
Lorain County youths will depart next Wednesday for a three week trip into the Canadian woods under Rev. F. E. Eastman of Amherst and Robert H. Goacher, Elyria YMCA boys work secretary. Four boys have registered and four more can go, reported W. Q. McClellan, general secretary of the YMCA.
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Wusear
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