Public Hanging Draws 15000 in Owensboro Kentucky
Rainey Bethea 22 was hanged publicly in Owensboro after conviction for criminal assault. The crowd of about 15,000 witnessed the execution supervised by County Sheriff Florence Thompson and led by the lever man Harry Hasch. The event drew vendors and a holiday mood as lights stayed on and authorities kept bars closed.
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Owensboro
Rainey Bethea
Florence Ne. Prndeeutan Phedit An
Thom Davies County
Bethea
Elya Edwards
Kentucky
Harry Hasch
Louisville
Cases Disposed 112 Inside
Three Cleveland minors arrested Wednesday evening at Vermilion at the Lake on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct were disposed of in Justice of the Peace Joseph Q. Patin's court. Charles Butler and Jack McKeil were turned over to probate court. Elmer Johnson released to his brother. Afilton Obittre of Lorain County Fairgrounds was fined $1.40 and costs on intoxication charges after an argument with a Woodfaid avenue resident. arraigned before Justice Petra in police court.
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Cleveland
Vermilion-at the-Lake
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Q. Patin
Charles Butler
Jack McKeil
Elmer Johnson
Afilton Obittre
Lorain County Fairgrounds
Joseph Q. Petra
Obitts
Clare Parker
Qobitts
Woodfaid Avenue
Elyrian Is Found Hanging At Home
Police investigate the self-inflicted death of John Klozek 45 of 516 West Street found hanging in the rear yard by his wife and son at 4 a.m. He left home around 11:30 p.m. claiming he would go fishing. Klozek, a WEA worker born in Poland, had lived here 13 years with seven younger children. Body taken to Birtner Funeral Home with arrangements to follow.
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John Klozek
West Street
John
Klozek
WEA
Klezek
Poland
Pittshore
Ransins
Fautline
Michael
Joseph
Jack
Eleanor
Cecilia
Stella
Birtner
Tomiorrow
Two Cleveland Boxers Stand as U S Olympic Contenders
Berlin Aug 14 America's boxing team was cut to two finalists Louis Lauie and Jacke Wilson, both from Cleveland. Their paths remain strong despite a rough quarterfinal day for the U S squad as Wilson meets Fidel Ortig of Mexico and Lauie eyes an Olympic title amid strong rivals.
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Berlin
Alps
America
Louis Lauie
Jacke Wilson
Cleveland
TL. S
Laurie Mesisavino Matta
Wilson
Fidel Ortig
Mexico
Ortiz
Republican Campaigns Highlight Fiscal Fear and Spirit
The speech denounces intellectual dishonesty and unprecedented spending, warns of lifelong debt borne by children, and portrays the Republican cause as preserving the American enterprise and individual character. It notes prior discussions with Hamstam and Hoover and references Hoover’s assistance.
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Campaigtn
Hamstam
Hoover
Sar Juan Hill
Death Record: Mrs Katherine Webber 74 Elyria
Mrs Katherine Webber widow of Frank A Webber 329 Eleventh Street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 9 00 this morning after a lingering illness Born in New Bavaria Ohio she had lived in Elyria eight years member of St Marys church Surviving son A J Webber two daughters Mrs Florence Bradshaw Albion Michigan and Irene at home two brothers Nicholas and John Schuller of New Bavaria Ohio sisters Mrs Gertrude Lone and Mrs Susie Whegan of Lorain ten grandchildren Another son Fred Webber was the first Lorain policeman killed on duty Remains will be removed Saturday afternoon from the Rittner Funeral Home to the site residence Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow Also James Hoard 54 died Thursday at residence 4304 Brooklyn Avenue Cleveland Hoard born and raised in Elyria before moving to Cleveland He leaves wife Elare daughters LaVerne and Ruth and son Russell all of Cleveland four brothers Henry and George Hoard of Elyria and Richard and Theodore Hoard of Cleveland a sister Nora Littleton of Detroit Friends may call at Busch Funeral Parlors 2724 Pearl Road Cleveland where service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 00.
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Katherine Webber
Frank A. Webster
Eleventh Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Webber
New Bavaria
Ohio
Elyria
Chombea Dilis
St. Mary's Church
A. J. Webber
Florence Bradshaw
Albion
Michifan
Irene
Nicholas
John Schuller
Qhie
Gertrude Lone
Susie Whegan
Lorain
Fred Webber
Rittner Funeral
MHS
James Hoard
Brooklyn Avenue
Cleveland
M Hoard
Elsing
Elare
LaVerne
Ruth
Russell
Henry
George Hoard
Rixma
Richard
Theodore Hoard
Nora Littleton
Detroit
Busch Funeral
Michael Eslinger
Blaine Street
Forinwine
Essinger
Bivria
Stolzenhurz and Taner
Holy Name Society
Facies Lodge
Catherine Aslinger
Gilbert
Artie
Katherine
Mary Stauder
Avonania
George
Milan
John Leska
John Teska
Dora
Joseph's Hospital
Mr. Leska
Weer
21St
United Cinar Lithstre
Poland
National Tine Co
Church of the Nativity
van Catholec Leingde
Fany Ganenters
Toshe
Lorarm
Jnseph
Lock Anrst
Lawel Ferman
Wis Trenh
Leska
Trebnady
Trebnady Will He Retired From Am Bitter
Hamme
Ely
Otsr
Funeral services set for Mary Miller McCarthy kin
Funeral services for the late Mary Miller McCarthy will be held Monday at 9:04 from Hammerk Bittner Funeral Home and at 9:39 from St. Marys Church. Burial will be in Grafton. Survived by four daughters and several sons. among the survivors are Mrs. FOC, Mrs. HS Isler of Elyria, Mrs. Gifford of Cleveland, and Mrs. Fred Mutt of Chagrin Falls, plus a brother Dana McCarthy of East St. Louis. Frank W Miller, a former reporter and printer, had died twenty years earlier. The Millers moved from Elyria to Washington, D.C. during earlier years. Mr. Miller was employed in the government printing service.
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Mary Miller Tee McCarthy
Mnrkron
Hammer Bittner
St. Marys Church
Grafton
Miller
FOC _ threes
HS. Isler
Elyria
Ony Gifford
Cleveland
Fred Mutt
Chagrin Falls
Dana McCarthy
East St. Louis
Wer Hish
Frank W Miller
Washigeran
Court House Divorce Suit Details and Custody Claims
Bertha Thomas sues for divorce from Anthony Petraskey in Lorain County Court. She alleges cruelty and neglect and seeks property relief from Lorain County Savings Trust and others. The couple, married in 1927, have two daughters aged 11 and 9 months, with ongoing proceedings affecting alimony and custody.
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Tha Lorain County Savi Trust
Irs
Bertha Th - Thomas
Maxine
Babson Warns Grocery Prices Will Rise Amid Drought
The article reports Babson warning that drought will push food prices higher and strain family budgets. It notes expectations of higher living costs, with food becoming the principal expense and general household running costs increasing as scarce rainfall affects crops and supply.
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Babson
United St
Economic snapshot of farm, food, and housing costs in crisis
The article surveys rising food and housing prices driven by drought and supply constraints, noting retail food costs up since 1933 and a shift to higher livestock and corn prices. It argues wheat as big business but corn more vital, with consequences for pork, dairy, clothing, and manufactured goods as costs ripple through the economy. It highlights potential higher prices and demand for substitutes, and hints at housing demand and construction activity amid federal financing.
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Aden
Geraveral
Maretelle Tolhs
Tarim Piesiart
Babe Menton
iCig
Speainenia
Bates
Nieder
Federatossing Administration
Hke
Loyalists And Rebels Waging Fierce Fight
United Press reports intense fighting across Spain as Loyalists and Rebels clash from Madrid to the Portuguese frontier. Battles rage near Badajoz, San Sebastian, Malaga, and Estremadura with both sides planning potential decisive moves. Rebels threaten to massacre rebel prisoners amid rising tensions and reprisals.
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United Press
Madrid
Spain
Badajoz
San Sebastian
Malaga
Estremadura
Zaragoza
Teruel
Oviedo
Portugese
Automobiles Collide on Route 16 injures no one named
Automobiles driven by Mrs Gust Gerush of R D No 1 Ober im and by Fred Young of 120 South Main Street Wellington were damaged in a crash about 4 19 p m yesterday on Route 16 according to reports of the county sheriff s department.
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Gust Gerush
Oberim
Fred Young
South Main Street
Wellington
Sheriff's Department
Assertions of German publicists on postwar plans
The statements of German publicists leave no doubt about a hypothetical postwar sequel if Germany had won in 1914. They envisioned annexations including Bellturm, the northern French coast to the Somme, and the Brest peninsula as the minimum outcome.
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Germany
Bellturm
French
Somme
Brest
It's a Miracle Oxydol Cleanser Ad Claim
Enthusiastic users praise Oxydol as a fast acting soap that safely cleans while whitening clothes. The ad claims 15 minute dirt removal without scrubbing, 25 to 40 percent faster washing, 4 to 5 shades whiter whites, and safe handling with soft hands. Procter and Gamble promotes Oxydol as a trusted detergent option.
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Makera
Procter & Gamble
George H Tran holds Saturday event at local churches
A notice states George H Tran is holding an event Saturday at 2 o clock from 251 George Street near Tate and two churches in LaPorte and Columbia. It notes a rural meeting in Nesbitt and a Grafton Odd Fellows lodge gathering. The Lady will move from Nichols Funeral Home to the George Street home this afternoon. Ne Telen Baker of Lara filed a partition petition in Amherst township naming Glenn Stone as defendant.
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George H. Tran
Tate de
George Street
Paul Brown
LaPorte and
Columbia Methodist
Co Cutting Rural
Nesbitt
Grafton
Grafton Odd Fellows “Lodge
Ain Charne
Nichols
Tlelen Baker
Lara
Prape
Amsherst Township
Glenn Stone
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James A. Hoard
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Texas
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Amusement Agitis Compatitar P. Res Petraskeyvf Lorarm
Wittor Disverce
Anthony Fetraskey
Trevor
Lee Yovertow
Waals
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Nestor
von Uyers
Gveland
Taolion
Mittie Stamogs
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