France and Russia sign non aggression pact
French and Soviet representatives in Paris concluded negotiations for a non aggression treaty linking their two historic rivals. The accord, following lines of the German Soviet neutrality pact, pledges neutrality if either is attacked while the other is not, and could influence broader European relations.
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United Press
London
Europe
France
Russia
United States
Paris
Moscow
Poland
Haymond Poincare
Maxim Litvinoff
Aristide Briand
Geneva
Germany
Soviet
Foreign Ministry
Elyria Drum Corps Wins State Championship Again
Elyria based Drum and Bugle Corps won the Ohio State Championship for the fourth straight year. Manager Wm C Sudro was named president of the Ohio Legion Band Drum and Bugle Corps Association, overseeing about fifteen bands and 100 corps statewide. Mayors and state officials sent congratulations as the Loving Cup was awarded at the convention and the group prepares for the National Detroit event.
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Elyria Legion
Ohio
Elyrians
Elyria
Wm. C. Sudro
Ohio Legion Band
Detroit
Sudro
Clarence W. Portman
Massillon
James A. Hewitt
Wheat price soars in France after Tarieu plan
In Paris on August 19 the Tarieu revalorization plan for wheat and farm goods peaked as wheat rose to 162 francs a quintal about $1.82 a bushel. Despite a bumper harvest, French farmers receive more than three times the price obtained by American and Canadian growers.
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Bulletin
Paris
Ohio Weather Forecast and Regional Temperatures Preview
Cloudy conditions likely tonight and Thursday across northern areas with a slight cool down. Observed highs include Phoenix 108, Huron 98, Boise 96. tonight's lows Cochrane 44, Flagstaff 48, White River 50. Passing pressure distribution suggests warm unsettled weather with locally scattered showers.
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Cochrane
Flagstaff
White River
Elyria Woman Is Cousin Of Late Mrs La Follette
Lorain County has a special interest in Belle Cease La Follette who died in Georgetown Hospital Washington. Her father Anson Case was born in Sheffield, lived in Wisconsin, then returned to Lorain County to marry Miss Mary Nesbitt of Avon. She was a first cousin of Mrs J Co Bing of 714 Middle Avenue. The La Follette family visited the Bins in Ohio and Wisconsin and Washington.
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Lorain County
Belle Cease la Follette
Georgetown
Washington
Anson Case
Sheffield
Wisconsin
Mary Nesbitt
Avon
J. Co. Bing
Middle Avenue
Drug Store at Oberlin Robbed
Sheriff Clarence Adams and Deputy Paul Chapman investigated a burglary at Tobin Drug Store in Oberlin last night. About 36 dollars in money and cigars and cigarettes were taken after entry through a basement window. Authorities say clues exist that will lead to arrests.
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Clarence Adams
Paul Chapman
Tobin Drug Store
Oberlin
Adams
German bankers see Basle report as path to reparations talks
Berlin reports say the Wiggin committee at Basle backs a new reparations conference and credits easing emergency measures. Germany would repay 25 percent of foreign Reichsmark balances now in the country with 15 percent monthly thereafter, totaling about 790 million marks. Chancellor Bruening calls credit extension essential to weather the crisis.
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Berlin
d.Pi
Wiggin Committee
Basle
Wilhelmstresse
Bank of International Settlements At
Germany
Heinrich Bruening
AFL probes labor at Boulder Dam demand action
The American Federation of Labor asked Secretary of Labor William N Doak to investigate alleged low wages and unbearable working conditions for Boulder Dam laborers. Las Vegas Central States Council sent a telegram noting wages below state standards and urging immediate scrutiny amid broader industry concerns.
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Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
Secretary of
William N. Doak
Boulder Dam
Executive Council
Federation
Las Vegas
Secretary of Labor
Vatican Italian Agreement Expected Next Month
Rome reports Pope Pius and Premier Mussolini will begin talks to settle the Italo Vatican dispute. Officials say tensions have eased and an accord could be reached by early next month. The issue arose from Catholic Action and Fascist suppression actions.
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Rome
Pius
Mussolini
Catholic Action
Coal Field Situation Investigation Ordered
Secretary of Labor Doak ordered an investigation of the Northern West Virginia coal fields where 6,000 miners are on strike. Two Labor Department representatives will interview both strikers and mine owners to seek an agreement.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
Doak
West Virginia
Labor Department
Plans Battle Rebel Boat in Cuba
In Oriente Province near Gibara, Federal air planes clashed with a rebel boat. The planes were damaged after being hit by bullets but pilot Captain Martull claimed the boat William II was destroyed after unloading its munitions and men. Rebeld fields burn in Chaparra as heavy fighting continues with unconfirmed dispatches.
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Havana
Gibara
Oriente
Martull
William II
Chaparra
Tampa
Gerardo Machado
Santa Clara
Cuba
Havaha
Vilato
Coralino Hidalgo
Coast Guard Fire On Customs Patrol In Harbor Incident
Coast Guard Patrol Boat 47 fired on a Customs patrol boat during an inspection tour in New York Harbor. Philip Elting, port collector, stated the Coast Guard spotlighted the other vessel before opening fire but no one was hurt.
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New York
Coast Guard
Philip Elting
Elting
Ejting
Blame Boys For Damaging House
Detective Lloyd Sweet reported two boys aged 12 to 14 will appear with their parents before Chef E J Stankard tomorrow morning over damage to the interior of a house at 245 Eastern Heights Boulevard estimated at 400 dollars. The home owned by Frank Link of Cleveland had paint smeared on walls and damaged lighting and wiring. Police were notified yesterday.
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Eastern Heights Boulevard
Lloyd Sweet
E. J. Stankard
Frank Link
Cleveland
Widow of Wisconsin political titan LaFollette dies at 86
Mrs Bella Case LaFollette widow of Fighting Bob LaFollette dies after an operation at Georgetown hospital. She mentored sons Robert M. LaFollette Jr. and Philip LaFollette and active in suffrage and peace campaigns. Services set at Madison, burial Forest Hill. Born 1859 in Juneau County.
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Washington
Bella Case LaFollette
Wisconsin
Bob” LaFollette
Whrom
Robert M. LaFollette Jr
United States Senate
Philip LaFollette
LaFollette
Shea
Four Killed As Plane Seeks Fliers On Rainy Lake
Four Canadian forestry air force members died when a large all metal cabin plane plunged into Rainy Lake on the U S side while attempting to aid two other fliers in the water. Victims were J B Stewart P A Hutton Alfred Runciman and C V Greer.
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Canadian Air Forestry Force
Lake
Buffalo
Fort Frances
Ontario
Canadian Forestry Air Force
Rainy Lake
United States
J.B. Stewart
Toronto
Forestry Service
P A. Hutton
Alfred Runciman
Strafford
County sanatorium debates blanket warmers and bids
At the county tuberculosis sanatorium debate centered on four blanket warmers cost 750 with A C Calhoon opposing and Dr H F Gammons supporting. The commission voted to advertise the warmers for bids while also approving lead paint on basement pipes at 350 and deferring a drainage plan due to contractor absence.
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Building Commission
A. C Calhoon
Lorain
H F Gammons
George Rhoads
Ohio
Smythe
T. O. Murphy
T. J. Hume
Hume
Frank Bail
Bail
Commission
A C. Calhoon
J. J. Smythe
C. D. Murray
Laura Martin
Thomas Peebles
W H. Phillips
Former Officials Called In State Highway Probe
The Senate Committee questioned former Governor Myers Y. Cooper former Highway director Robert N. Waid and former finance director Harry J. Silver about a real estate deal for a state highway division in Troy. The witnesses offered limited answers and suggested no political influence in the $8750 to purchase dispute later settled with rental credits and price adjustments.
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Columbus
Senate
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Myers Y. Cooper
Robert N. Waid
Harry J. Silver
Cooper
F.C. Goodrich
Troy
Board of Control
Dills
Roy
Milton T. Ditts
Ditta
G. W. Ottas
State Auditor's Department
Centrol
Highay
Dilts
Goodrich
Wind Has Grudge Against Silo On Pittsfield Farm
In Pittsfield on August 18 a rebuilt silo at the Grant Pitts farm was toppled by a new wind storm shortly after workers finished repairs. George Whitehead and crew had just completed the rebuild when a small cyclone caused the silo to fall, though no other damage was reported.
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Pittsfield Farm
Pittsfield
George Whitehead
Whitehead
Grant Pitts Farm
Lindberghs Reach Ketoi Islet During Pacific Flight
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh landed at Ketoi Islet off Kamchatka en route to Nemuro Japan after an initial 900 mile leg. Foggy Kuriles and rough weather forced a brief stop as crowds in the Orient followed the 7,000 mile Washington to Tokyo journey.
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Tokio
Japan
Charles A. Ulindbergh
Ketoj Islet
Muroton Bay
Ministry of Communications
Ketoi
Kurile Islands
Petropavlovsk
Kamchatka Peninsula
Nemura
Hokkaido
Somie
Pacific
Kuriles
Lindberghs
Kamchatka Seaport
Washington, D.C
Wellington Fair to Open with Record Exhibits and Prizes
The Wellington Agricultural Society gears up for its 76th annual fair August 26–27 attracting anticipated overflow entries in all divisions for 3000 in cash premiums. Harness racing, pony races, ball games, horse pulling, livestock parade, midway shows and large educational exhibits are planned as officials expect up to 8000 attendees. Entries close dates and further details are available from secretary L. J. Bradstock.
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Ohio
Wellington
Wellington Agricultural Society
L. 3
Bradstock
The
Fair Association
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