Tragic love triggers suicide of famed telegrapher Kepler
Canton born Otto Keppler, 18, world telegraphy record holder, shot himself in Chicago after confessing he loved Olga Stobbehera, 18, of Canton. He chased her to a friend’s address in Bowes and left a farewell note before the fatal shot. Neighbors saw him pacing all night. He had recently served a suspended sentence for carrying concealed weapons.
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Omicago
Firet Aight
T. Rosater
Qnent Bowes
Misa Olga
Obbda
Canton
Ohio
Teleone Company
Adérese
Kepler
Head
Miss Stobbehera
Waukegan
Miss Stobbe
Gentaa
Thongs Keppler
Chicago
Columbus
Koppler
Stark County
Miners Reach Cleveland Scale Pact Amid Illinois and Indiana Toggles
The Cleveland settlement signals a new scale for bituminous miners amid Ohio and West Virginia activity. Operators nationwide will be asked to sign, resuming operations and targeting gradual production recovery. Union leaders anticipate wage and dues terms under the agreement.
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Lewis
America
Thia Coe
Pittsbergh Coal Producers’ Association
Inoise
Monongahela
Northern
Virginia
Cleveland
Frank Farrington
Jimola
Frank Ledvinka
Ohig
Hellsire
Lorain Coal and Dock Company
Maher
Hocking
Ohio
Southern Ohiolo Enal Exchange
Frank Keeney
West Virginia
Kanawha
Morgantown
W. Va
County GOP Ballot Listings By Township And Candidate
A continued list of GOP candidates by township and district, naming numerous individuals such as Gaylore Tucker, Howard Somers, Geo. H. Chamberlain, Chan N McHenry, Leon Evans, and Harry Y. Baxter among others. The fragmented roster covers Amherst, Avon, Elyria, Grafton, Oberlin, Rochester, and other communities with several “Not chosen” markers.
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D—Gaylore B. Tucker
E—Howard B. Somers
Geo. H. Chamberlain
G—W. F
Goothman Lorain
A—Chan N McHenry
L. H. Holcomb
C—Noethhnsen
Howard & Mahle
E—Wm. Oldham, Sr
F—R E Hakers
A—Leon Evans
Raniel DePalma
C—Jos C. Frederick
Jos E Busek
Harry Mitchel
F—T. W. Morgan
G—John J Baird
H— Alexander Munro
Amherst
North
Richmond
South
A. E. Paus Amherst
N Heller. Ampherst
Wm. Ehrman
Wm. Coburn
Avon Village
Gough Avon Lak Alvin Walker
Black River
M. Bemis
Brighton
Murray Brownhelm
R Lees Brownhein
Sage Carlisle
GQ. Hatley
Camden
A Brumby
Carlisle
Walter Hadaway
Columbia
R. D. Holcomb
LaCrange
BE. Adams
Oberlin
Otto Kelley
H. E. Arnold
E. Sperry
J. N. Stone
C. W. Kinney
W.W. Phlips
Penfield
H. Hastings
Pittafield
Ridgeville
M. FH
Ohio Farm Bureau Calls For End To Shopmen’s Strike
The Ohio Farm Bureau federation adopted a resolution urging an immediate and equitable settlement of the railroad shopmen strike. It notes farmers pay over half the country freight and the strike disrupts car supply for moving perishable fruits and vegetables. The plan stresses 200000 tons of fertilizer must be kept on hand in 40 days and cites storage and traffic issues in Washington and southern Ohio counties.
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Columbus
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Valmart
Washington
Ohio
French Cabinet Approves Paris Policy At London Conference
The French cabinet unanimously approves Premier Policare's policy from the allied unity talks in London and plans no special session of the Chamber of Deputies to debate France's position. A separate note highlights social commentary on women and modern life amid a broader political backdrop.
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Policare
London
Ft ‘Wee
Two Hurt In Frisco Train Wreck At Horane Missouri
Two people were seriously injured as two Frisco passenger trains collided head on near Horane Missouri. Engines and two mail cars were badly damaged. The engineer of train 801 and the fireman of train 806 were injured and transported to St Louis.
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St, Louis
Horane
Rail Strike Clash in Baltimore Injures Five
In Baltimore a mob of about 100 strikers and sympathizers attacked a street car carrying strikebreakers to the B&O shops. Stones and pepper spray wounded five, including a policeman. Nine people were arrested for unlawful assembly and later released with attorney Harold Scrimger.
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Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Ohio
Harold Scrimger
Fruit trade revival after California shipping relief
California fruit industry recovers from near disaster as embargoes lift and rail service resumes. Packing houses reopen and crews return to orchards while estimates of losses range up to 35 million dollars. Stock market advances accompany news of improved transportation and trade conditions.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Pacific Coast
Orichards
Western Pacific Railway
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Roseville
Tracy
Santa Fas
Union Pacific
Produce and meat prices in Cleveland market listing
A Cleveland produce and meat market listing shows varied prices for fruits, vegetables, and meats. Items include lettuce 10 pounds for 25 cents, cucumbers, green peppers, cantaloupes, strawberries, tomatoes, oranges, and apples among others, with meats like ham, pork chops, bacon, mackerel, and lamb priced per pound or by unit. Bold entries reference regional market rates and local pricing across produce and fresh meat items.
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MEATS
Hamburg
Ceveenasy
Bootateae
Cerenesersnes
Lake Superior
Ohio
Some Moral Aspects of the Railroad Strike
Washington August 16 The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America releases a report on the railway strike. It argues the proffered arbitration would cut into seniority rights and notes that violence stemmed from undisciplined men arming themselves.
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Washington
Federal Council of Churches of Christ Inn America
Council
Harding
Auches
Railway Labor Board
Assaults of Ohio marshal under arrest
Harrison marshal James Loos was seriously injured Monday night while arresting speeding occupants. In Cincinnati two women and a man were arrested and arraigned in Harrison. Ben Stapleton 29 faced charges of resisting an officer speeding and assault with intent to ki with bond set but not posted. Miss Mary Gentry 24 fined for resisting an officer and disorderly conduct. Mrs Danny Newton 20 fined for similar charges. George Newton husband of one suspect is sought. Marshal Loos is in a critical condition after a head injury from a bottle strike.
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Cincinnati
James Loos
Harrison
Ben Stapleton
J. H. Rugg
Mary Gentry
Danny Newton
Stapleton
George Newton
Loos
WifeShot by Husband in Front of Attorney Home
Mrs Flossie Goodwin 27 was shot twice by her husband Jobin Goodwin 81 as she came to the front door of her attorney Lyle Kennedy in Kansas City Ma. He then shot himself in the head Both are dying Police had advised legal aid after Mrs Goodwin claimed harassment by her husband and sought counsel to stay at the Kennedy home overnight
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Kansas City
Flossie Goodwin
Jobin Goodwin
Lyle , Kennedy
Kennedy Home
Lorain Harbor to Get Concrete Anchors
A G Smith of the American Ship Building Company said his firm will share the cost of concrete anchors in Black River if the city covers the remaining expense. City Engineer C C Miller is showing blueprints of anchor locations and will present them to Smith in a few weeks.
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Lorain
A G. Smith
American Ship Building Company
C C Miller
Smith
Lorain Man Fractures Skull in Auto Mishap
Lorain August 16 Jesse Trego suffered a fractured skull when his car overturned near Stop 30 on the Lake Road. He was taken to Lakeview Hospital in Cleveland. The rest of the page lists mixed market receipts and Chicago wheat and corn quotes with varied figures.
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Lorain Man
Lorain
Jesse Trego
Lake Road
Trego
Lakeview Hospital
Cleveland
Man of the Hour in Irish Free State leadership
Arthur Griffith has died and Collins is hailed as the new leader and commander of the Irish republic’s forces. The Irish Free State now looks to Collins to take the reins of leadership after Griffith’s death.
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Arthur Griffith
Irish Free Curnisie
Collins Teiggeat
Irish Free
Irish Republic
Griffit
Collins
Ireland
Griffith
Flu Restores Lost Speech and Mobility in Two Patients
New York August 16 reports two tuberculosis cures that revived speech and movement. Lena Stein five, an inmate at a Jewish home, recovered speech after influenza and pneumonia but spoke English only, losing German. Frederick Birge sixty three, crippled since childhood from infantile paralysis, now can hobble in a hospital after long casts and operations.
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New York
Lena Stein
April
America
Frankfurt On Main
Frederick Birge
Middlebury
Vermont
Protest Music Royalties Battle In Cincinnati Theater Fight
J W McMahon a Cincinnati theater owner and director of mov ies shows says the Satter organization with the independent publishers association will oppose the system under which the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers collects yearly royalties from venues playing popular music.
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Cincinnati
J.W. McMahon
Moving Picture Theatre Owners of America
Satter
Independent Publishers Association
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Falls From Fifth Floor At Godman Shoe Plant
Albert Scott a 30 year old colored man fell from the fifth floor of the Godman Shoe Company plant at Fourth and Lynn streets. He landed on a delivery truck then bounced into the street while washing windows. He was taken to St Francia hospital unconscious.
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Columbus
Godman Shoe Company
Fourth and Lynn Streets
Albert Scott
Scott
St. Francia Hospital
Marriage Licenses for Elyria and Havanna couples
William H Adams a 34 year old engineer and Marjory Bath a 34 year old secretary of Elyria applied for a license with Rev Ed win Kirby assisting. Edward B Hayes 25 attorney of Havanna and Hope Townsley 27 of Oberlin filed for a license with Rev OC Andrews assisting.
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William H Adams
Marjory Bath
Elyria
Edwin Kirby
Edward B. Hayes
Havanna
Hope Townsley
Oberlin
OC Andrews
West Siders to Practice at Capcade Park Thursday Evening
The West Siders will practice at Capcade Park Thursday at six o clock. An August introductory sale of fall and winter coats and suits by H Merthe Co offers special prices.
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West Siders
Capcade Park
H. Merthe Co
Douglas Permanently Ineligible for Throwing Games
In Pittsburg on August 14 Judge K M Landis announced baseball star Phil Douglas of the New York Giants was permanently ineligible for allegedly dicking with players on other teams to throw games. Landis and Heydler led the inquiry, confirming Douglas was barred from organised baseball.
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Pittsburg
Aue
Shuflin
Phil Douglas
K. M. Landis
Douglas
Landis
Heydler
National League
New York Giants
Gotham
New York
Griffith Remembered With Military Honors In Ireland
Thousands gathered as Arthur Griffith, Irish patriot, was laid to rest in Glamneyven Cemetery near Parnell with green, white and orange flags. Mrs Griffith requested no flowers, Vatican note conveyed Pope Pius XI's confidence in her husband’s oath. Relatives plan reunions in Cleveland and Parma as local schools set opening on September 5.
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Dublin
Aux
Arthur Griffith
Glamneven
Parnall
Ireland
Byrne
Vatican
Pius XI
National banks must have money for coal
A Columbus dispatch reports a note from Dr Crissinger, national comptroller of the currency, stating national banks cannot legally guarantee coal payments unless funds are available and set aside for that purpose. The Columbus clearing house association received the communication today from Washington.
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Columbus
Columbus Clearing House Association
Crissinger
Washington, D. C
National Comproller of Currancy
Old law favors women sparks jail release test
In Cincinnati on August 16 a forgotten state law allowing women over sixteen to be jailed only thirty days for misdemeanors was found in insolvency court to free two Black women who had been serving fines of 50 dollars each. The judge ordered their release but the city prosecutor obtained a stay from the court of appeals to test the law's validity. The women had been set to spend 86 days in jail.
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Cincinnati
Court of Appeals
Community Notices From Columbia Area Aug 16
Columbia August 16 town notes report visitors from Indiana at the Akins home and at Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment. Beers Business Men's picnic at Cedar Point drew many. A bridal shower for Linda Baker was held at Hazel Hathaway's home. Church friends and relatives enjoyed themselves. gifts were given. Local visits included Mrs Fieden of Grafton with Mrs Charles Mills and Mrs Ralph Hennie. School hires list ten bus routes with George Hayes Merrill Square Frank Churchward Leslie Ring Rolland Walkden Ora Crocker George Garnish Emil Smith and janitor Hendry Hitchcock. principals named for high school and grades. Mrs Margaret Tompkins died suddenly at Berea. her husband T S Tompkins preceded her years ago. Surviving son Lyla of Lakewood. Sunday visits noted with Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Hawke and families.
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Columbia
Charles Aking
Indiana
Akins
Alexander Im
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Cedar Point
Klven
Linda Baker
Hazel Hathaway
Fieden
Grafton
Charles Mills
Ralph Hennie
Beechetown
Henry Perry
Fairview Hoer
Berea
Jessie Osborne
Tompkins
Lyla
Lakewood
Lee Walden
Margaret
Lawrence
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Giga
Iiinoig
Indiana Aoa
Davis
Illimoia
Terre Haute
Sproul
Pennsylvania
National Guard
International News Service Today
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Wee Lake
Middle Northwest
Southwestern
Harry N Taylor
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators Association
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
County
G.O.P
Ohio Farm Bureau
Barrons
Lydia
Rail Executives
A. S. Steel
Crucible
Studebaker
Mexican Pete
Allied Chemical
Standard
New Jersey
American Locomotive
Amercan
American Zinc
Bethlehem
Butte
Spr
Central Leather
General Electric
Inspiration Copper
International Paper
Peter Norteik & Weatero
Northern Pacife
Women Athletica
England
Southern Railway
Hudebaker
Anaconda
Atchison Vo
Chic, Mil, & St. Paul
Crucible Steel
Lacy
Steel Marine
Pittsburgh Coal
Peoples’ Gas
Baldwin Locomotre
Meianes
Rmbudard
Ccseeseus van
Pittsburgh
Pocahontas
Ghuagh
Tuang
Lorain Harbor
Cleveland Livestock
Texas Company
Pate Eee
U. B. Ind
U. S. Steel
Utah Copper
Michael Collins
Tomsmnander-In-Chief
Flu
Protest
Royaties
Pall Douglas
Phila Goodman
Goodman
Forest Goodman
Lakewood Park
Ladies Aid Society of the Methods
Church
H. C. Bartter
Fred Allen
George Stinchtomb
Wayne
Wilbur
Sabins
West View
Parma
Mary Howard
Leslie Barker
Andrew Lewis
Northampton
Mass
C. K. Humphries
Rey Comfort Bana
Burke
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