Grand jury fails to indict theatre men in Hall case
Lorain County grand jury did not indict John Pekras and Vic Woodward in cases accusing them of illegal Sunday theatre operations. Twenty one true bills were reportedly returned to judge A. R. Webber, while five witnesses testified earlier. Jurors were reportedly divided and declined to discuss specifics. Florence Snider of South Amherst hinted at possible next steps after surveying the situation.
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Hall
Lorain County
Souih Amsherst
Chronicle
Ontario voters weigh in on liquor control issue
Ontario debates government control of liquor as residents vote No in a province wide campaign. The contested plan centers on purity and regulation with real estate and cross border issues touching the frontier and local deals shaping public sentiment.
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Ottawa
Uniario
Ontario
Abandoned Car Incident Involving Young Man Reported
A fragmentary report describes a car abandoned by a young man, with unclear details and references to alcohol and pursuit. The readable text mentions a Bloch, colors, a failed event, and a pursuit ending near an adult. The scene references the car’s abandonment and subsequent actions, but specifics are not fully clear.
Tween Marie Sets Paris Departure Tonight Leader Relayed
Tween Marie to depart Paris for Augharest tonight amid royal arrangements. Officials report a scheduled 1 o clock leaving time on the Orient Express with a formal convoy and diplomatic entourage noted.
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Tween
Marie
Paris
Augharest
Rent Road Project Plan Hinted In Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a road project near Elst and Craweed, with references to a one foot boulevard, center area links, and phases two. The text is garbled and non-specific about authorities, dates, or outcomes.
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HR Net
Elst Net
Craweed Ira
Gontinvet
Decision in Bender case threatens dry agents' positions
Ohio officials reacted to a $25,000 damages verdict against State Prohibition Inspector W. J. Patrick and the State Prohibition Commission. The suit stemmed from a raid on Bender of Cleveland's home, prompting calls for remedial legislation. Prohibition Inspector C. J. Fraunfelter will leave McDonald's department December. agents fear raids on private homes may invite civil suits, hindering enforcement.
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Columbus
S.n. Bender
Cleveland
Prohibition
W. J. Patrick
Prohibition CommissiocDonald
Ohio
Bender
State Prohibition
McDonald's
A. Fraunfelter
Toledo
McDonald’s
Mdonald
Ciry
McDonald
Faron wwe school Fording Knew Of Reasons For Oil Storage Contract
Washington dispatch notes Harding era details amid Pearl Harbor tensions. officials claim knowledge of oil storage plots tied to wartime strategy. Frank Hogan leads investigators outlining suspected conspirators and motives facing government scrutiny.
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Faron
Wwe
Fording
Auto collision reported with two men injured
Fragmentary report states an auto collision occurred involving two men near J. Vonks location. One vehicle was driven away by occupants, with Michael Greveland noted as involved. Details on injuries or exact location remain unclear due to garbled text.
Garg Figure In Peculiar Mishap Near Hospital
A garbled report describes a peculiar mishap involving a garg figure near a hospital entrance. It notes damage to a brick pit, a failed start, and that Dr Jac was uninjured while police say Barat was fortunate not to have his car in gear.
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Garg
Vern Barnes
Ned Ra Road
Cacance
Ted
Hospital Firice
Iwoa
Hiy
Jac
Barat
Tense Poland Lithuania Relations Loom Over Crimea
Berlin report states relations between Poland and Lithuania are extremely tense with open conflict feared. A sudden break could prompt instant action from Russia, according to a reliable source.
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Poland
Tatuana
Lithuania
Russia
Prohibition foes clash in New York debate over 1928 candidates
Wayne B Wheeler, legal adviser to the Anti Saloon League, denounces any reformist or "wet" presidential candidates in the 1928 race during a debate before Econom ic Club members at the Hotel Astor. He pledges no quarter to prohibition or legalization advocates, and criticizes state officials aiding constitutional enforcement while naming Governor Smith of New York and Governor Ritchie among critics.
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New York
Wayne B. Wheeler
Beamuc
Hotel Astor
United States
White
Fatiim Franklin
Edwards
New Jersey
Indictment Names Three in Grafton Bank Robbery Case
Grand Jury reports include three men charged with burglary and larceny tied to the Grafton Bank Co. robbery on April 4 with $14,000 missing. Loren Herman, called phantom, admits more than a hundred Lorain home robberies and pleads guilty. Several suspects held in Lorain and elsewhere face trials, with many true bills returned and next arraignments set before Judge A. R. Webber.
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Orman Cannon
Herland
Grattom Sachess and Bank Co
A. R. Webber
Loren Herman
Lerain
Mathers
Lorain
Grafton
Middlebury House
al White
Cleveland
N. Olmsted
County Jai
George
Salus
Daxy
Billy
King
Webber
Fomman
Torsed Instrument
Bi Gibson
Jareesy
Sahel Kramer
Nick Seelich
Lorenter
Rand
Tommy Atkins
Sorman Cannon
Harlan Frost
Aberst
Ohio Braces for Prolonged Cold Siege
An early forecast warns of a 21 hour cold spell starting today with subfreezing temperatures. The mercury is expected to fall to near 16 to 20 degrees, bringing potential snow flurries. Strong winds are anticipated, from the weather station at the focal point in Iowa.
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COLT
Athin
Bite
Ds v
Amimuneed
Focal U. Ia
Morcury
Former Linndale Mayor Sentenced in Prohibition Case
Cleveland Dec 1 Harrer former mayor of Linndale near here pleaded guilty to violation of the national prohibition act in federal court. He was sentenced to 18 months in Atlanta penitentiary and fined 259 dollars. Jax Chason Joe Davis George Tucker and Robert Britt, a former deputy constable of Lindale, also received prison terms or fines for participation in an alleged conspiracy with Dors er. The five were charged with transporting loads of beer to roleda.
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Cleveland
Dev
Harrer
Lindite
Here
Joda
Atlanta
Jax Chason
Joe Davis
Georse. Tucker
Ad Robert Britt
Ate Lindale
Dorser
Roleda
Judge Denies Mistrial in Mills Case in Somerville
In Somerville New Jersey court Judge Charles W Parker denied the state motion for a mistrial in the Hall Mills case. The defense team called the ruling a relief moment as the jury had been recalled after the decision. Robert H McCarter led the defense summation as the trial continued with a barrage of affidavits detailing juror conduct and alleged prejudices.
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Henry
Willie Stevens
Robert H. McCarter
Simpson
Charles W. Parker
Frank L. Cleary
McCarter
Jury Recommends More Office Space at Court House
The grand jury urged expanding courthouse space to relieve crowded offices. Commissioners inspected the attic to convert it into offices and consider a south end addition. If built, a bond issue would be needed for voter approval.
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Court House
Grand Jury
Board of County Commissioners
Waas
Six Persons to Take Part in County Declamation Contest
Six contestants from Lorain County will compete Friday evening at St Pauls Evangelical Church in a Prince of Peace Declamatory contest. Judges from Oberlin Lorain and Elvins will evaluate with silver medals for top three. Tele-Teletram offers prizes, and winners advance to district semi finals for a gold medal with state contest opportunities.
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Lorain County
St’ Paul's Evangelical Church
Black
Ano
tele-Teletram
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