Rain Breaks Heat Wave Across Midwestern States
A sweep of thundershowers cooled the nation from record heat as temperatures fell from around 100 degrees to the mid 70s in cities including Kansas City Chicago Nebraska and Ohio. Rain revived hopes for drought relief while ongoing forecasts promise more showers and cooler, unsettled weather ahead. Fatalities from drowning and traffic incidents were reported across Ohio and nearby states with several youths and adults among the dead.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Ohio Weather Forecast for Partly Cloudy Periods
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday in Ohio with local thundershowers this afternoon or tonight in the far south. Cooler conditions expected in the far north on Tuesday. Localized thunderstorm risk remains in extreme southern areas.
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Man born on farm near Grafton recalled by Frank Richardson
Frank Richardson of Lodi Ohio recalls a century of progress at his former home near Grafton on Saturday afternoon. He celebrated the anniversary on the farm once known as Squares farm, greeting friends and neighbors in good health.
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Dorn
Grafton
Mr. Richardson
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Squares Farm
Richardson
Resignation of Rev C F Wiseman at Second Congregational
The Second Congregational church accepted the resignation of pastor Rev. C F Wiseman with deep regret. He resigns after nearly ten years of service due to diminished physical ability. He arrived in Elyria in March 1925 when services were at Gates School. The 1926-27 period saw membership grow from 275 to 616, reflecting his commitment.
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Second Congregational Church
C F. Wiseman
Wiseman
Elyria
Gates School
West Street
Lake Avenue
Byrd Relieved From Isolation on Antarctic Barrier
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd ends 12 months of self isolation in a hut on the Ross ice barrier after a rescue by a three man tractor party led by Dr Thomas C Poulter. Byrd, weak from fumes, greeted rescuers and offered hot soup, noting record low temperatures. Roosevelt orders emergency relief purchases and a church built for drought aid. Rev Wiseman to resign in November or when new pastor found.
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Antarctica
Mackay
U. P
Richard BE. Byrd
Ross Ice Barrier
Thomas C Poulter
Byrd
Antarctic
Poulter
E. J. Demas
A H Wajke
Shack
Close Races Predicted In Ohio Primary Contests
Ohio voters face a tight photo finish in the primary with close races projected for lieutenant governor on both parties and for secretary of state on the Republican side. Only four of 64 nominees have guaranteed wins due to incumbency or no opposition. Van Wert State Senator Dan Gunsett and Cleveland Senator Harold Gossier lead the Democratic lieutenant governor field, while Herbert M Herbert appears favored for the Republican nomination. Prospects remain unsettled for secretary of state where Braden Emmons and Milton J Scott draw strong support.
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Herbert Dutty
Joseph T. Ferguson
Barberton
Howard L. Bevis Cincinnati
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van Wert
Harold Gosier
Cleveland
Frank Case
Mansfield
House of Representatives
Milton 8. Cox
McArthur
Herbert
Paul M Herbert
Charles A Bracher
Dayton
George E Turner
Faith Healing Snake Bite Evangelist Says He Is Improved
Erastus Teester a 39 year old holiness preacher from North Carolina who allowed a rattlesnake to bite him and refused medical aid reports he has recovered and will return to farming He walked nine miles to preach after the attack claiming God is the best physician and that his faith healed him He says elders pray for healing and he has helped others through divine love while abandoning doctors fourteen years ago.
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Lowk
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Jesus
von Whn
Jesus Christ
Frauelujan
Primaries Bring Voters To Limited Precincts In Elyria
Candidates marked time as polls open to 6:30 PM in Elyria with ward changes. Voters head to odd locations including Perry Court and Cleveland Street for Ward 1 and other precincts vote at usual sites. Major W. H. Lancaster announced city hall closing tomorrow to allow all courthouse workers to cast ballots.
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Elyita
W. H. Wancaster
City Hall
Cry Hall
Niagara Falls Rock Slide Changes Contour of Falls
Rock slides from the Horseshoe Falls sent hundreds of tons crashing 160 feet into the Niagara Gorge. The event created a new inner curve and diverted water toward the right fork. Horatio Collings of the Reservation police reported hearing the rumble before the rock broke away and plunged into the Lower Gorge. Continue on Page 2.
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Ohio campaign tour ends with New Deal platform
Obie, Democratic candidate for governor, denounces boss politics as he outlines his New Deal plan for Ohio in Lorain and Cleveland area stops. A rapid speaking tour east of Cleveland and a Medina finale wrap up his campaign in the state's Fourteenth district.
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Collision on Lake Alad Injures Seven in Three-Car Crash
A three-car collision on Route 2 east of Kilbanes Camp at about 12 45 a m injured seven people. Jack Hayes of Lakewood faced reckless driving charges after his car allegedly crossed to the wrong side of the road and collided with Sam Rosso and others from Lorain. Key injured include Rosso and his wife, Miss Potter, and Frank Slavik. Hayes and three companions from Lakewood were injured, with Kenyarr of Lorain suffering a wrist injury. Hayes was arraigned later today before Justice Petro.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Jack Hayes
Lakewood
Sam Rosso
East 30Th Street
Lorain
Hayes
Frank Kenyarri
West 27Th Street
Kenyarr
Haxes
Justice Peck Fatally Injured in Hit-Skip Incident
Medina County authorities sought a hit-skip driver with a Cleveland license after Justice of the Peace Ed Peck 67 Brunswick Medina County was struck on Route 42 while walking home. He died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Former auctioneer and JP of 24 years, Peck is survived by brothers Louis and Wesley Peck. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 27 m at West and Son Funeral Home Brunswick with burial there.
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Ed Peck
Brunswick
Wierl Peck
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Peck
Medina
Lorain
Louis
Wesley Peck
Weste and Son
Donahey Criticizes Cox Bulkley Choice at Summerland Rally
Former Ohio governor A Vic Donahey delivered his only extended speech of his campaign for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate at Summerland Beach. He attacked a Cox attributed claim that Charles West is the sole capable candidate, urging that many Democrats and Republicans can serve Ohio. He attacked West as the hand-picked choice of Bulkley and Cur.
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James M Cox
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Robert J. Bulkley
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Cox
Charles West
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King James
Prince of
Roosevelt
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