Riverside Man Led Hunt For Victims Of Murder Farm
Riverside California December 4 A night desert trek by George Stewart Northcott and officers aimed to locate remains from his alleged murder farm. He confessed to killing nine boys on the Riverside county ranch, including five by his own hand. He identified Alvin Gothen as a Mexican victim killed February 2 1928 with no self defense. The record names Lewis Winslow Walter Collins and Richard as other victims. Northcott was taken from jail to the desert near Victorville to reveal burial sites in a cautious search. The confession notes abuse at the farm and lists Sanfort Clark as involved in past abuses.
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Riverside
Calif
Mojave Desert
George Stewart Northcott
Los Angeles County
Riverside County
Northcott
Redwine
Victorville
Cyrus Northcott
Puente
Alvin Gothen
Gordon Stewart Northcott
Walter Collins
Lewis Winstow
Richard
Elson Winslow
Lewis
Sanfort
Clark
W Northcott
Electric crossings to get signal lights
City council discussed installing signal lights at Lake Shore Electric crossings including West Erie Bath streets. Councilman Roy Moulton noted past deletions of crossings at West and North streets. Service Director was asked to pressure Lake Shore Electric after promises remained unfulfilled.
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Lake Shore Electric
Roy Moulton
Moulton
West
North Streets
Edt
West Street
Erie Street
Bath Street
Take Charge Of Mistreated Children
Lorain County Humane Society and attorney Otto Mischka have summarily taken five Lorain children from neglectful parents. Probation officer Harriet Cobb reports both parents drink and neglect the 13, 9, 7, and twin six year olds. father avoided prosecution on a support promise. Mother may be charged, children to be placed in Oberlin Children’s Home after temporary care locally.
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Lorain County
Oberlin
Death and crime notes in Cincinnati area
Funeral services for Mrs Theresa Krabec were held this afternoon instead of Wednesday as announced. Wilbur J Cole, 23, was indicted for the Carmargo bank robbery at Madeira Ohio and is also wanted in Pennsylvania for auto theft and bank robberies. Cole was one of three men indicted in the Madeira robbery which netted about 6000. Musk oxen of the Canadian North were recently filmed.
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Cincinnati
Wilbur J. Cole
Carmargo
Madeira
Ohio
Cole
Pennosylvania
Plans discussed for Lorain county Y M C A program
The county work committee of the Y M C A will meet Friday night with Harry Large and Wm. O. McClellan at the Y M C A to discuss plans for a sister program in Lorain county. Attending will be representatives from Wellington Oberlin Grafton LaGrange North Olmsted Amherst and South Amherst. The meeting aims to outline cooperation across several area communities.
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Harry Large
Wm. O. McClellan
Elyria Association
Lorain
Wrellington
Oberlin
Grafton
LaGrange
North Olmsted
Amherst
Amurray
Ruans
Elyria
William GO. McClellan
Auto crash victim seeks $300 in Lorain court
A man named John Indra from Patsy Jecorette asks the common pleas court for $300 for injuries from being struck by an automobile on Lorain Street on July 22. The item appears in a local court row from the Lorain paper.
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Lorain
John Indra
Patsy Jecorette
Common Pleas
Dayton Attorney Fatally Hurt in Auto Crash
Hershel Harbour 34 of Dayton died in a hospital from injuries after an automobile accident late last night near Dayton. He rode with Mr and Mrs Anguet Voyatzoglau and their baby. The woman suffered a broken leg. husband and baby escaped injury. Harbour is survived by his widow and daughter. His body will be sent to Quincy Logan County for burial.
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Dewaware
Bec
Hershel Harbour
Dayton
Toney
Marth
Harbour
Anguet Voyatzoglau
Larboursis
Quincy
Logan County
President Coolidge Addresses Water Power and Farm Policies
President Coolidge urges safeguarding state rights on Muscle Shoals project while endorsing lease authority for nitrate production and private power distribution. He calls for division of property, farm relief via a national farm board, and resilient support for agriculture with market guidance, credit, and organized surplus handling.
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Black Canyon
Secretary of War
Ian
Congress
United States
Sursius Cron
Tong
Coolidge
National Farm
I. Bravaiatt
Wera
Eet
MMR
Sis
Senator Urges Naval Construction Bill Passage
The speaker argued that national defense needs do not require larger army or navy personnel, but pressed for passage of the naval construction bill, calling for the unfinished business before the Senate and the removal of the time clause.
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Senate
Lorain High Football Men To Be Guests At Banquet
Lorain high school gridiron players will attend the Elyria Lorain football banquet on December 10 at the bisk school. Principal P. Shively said about 39 Lorain guests and a larger Elyria group will attend. Coach J E Gauthier of Obta Wesleyan University will be principal speaker. Officials from both schools will be present.
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Elyria-Lorain
Bisk School
Vafatoria
J. E. Gauthier
Obta Wesleyan University
P. Shively
Elyria High School
Lorain High School
Elyria
Lorain
Shively
Ely Stadium
Four Apply For Admission To Bar In Lorain County
Four applicants for admission to the bar were referred to the committee of Lorain county bar members for investigation and recommendation at the regular weekly bar meeting in the courthouse. The group includes Floyd R. Smith of Elyria and three Lorain residents, Mayor J C Standen, Elmer M. Flynn, and Reverend Basil Dziama. The investigating committees are Attorneys Don Myers, Dave Akins, and Hal Johnson, to report to the Supreme Court of Ohio.
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Committee of
Lorain County Bar
Court House
Lorain
Ens
Elyria
Floyd R. Smith
J.C. Standen
Elmer M. Flynn
Basil Dziama
Don Myers Dave Akins
Hal Johnson
Supreme Court of Ohio
Seek Damages For Sons Deaths In Lorain
Lorain parents of three youths killed in a New York Central crash near Vermilion one year ago plan to sue for damages in Erie county courts. A $35,000 suit was filed for Russell Baumhart by his Amherst father C A Baumhart. Lindaart of Lorain will file for Paul Lindaart for the same amount, Otto Rosky will not sue.
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Lorain
New York Central
Vermilion
Erie County
C. A A. Baumhart
Amherst
Russell
K. A. Lindaart
Paul
Otto Rosky
Kiwanians To Fete Grid Teams At Luncheon
Elyria Kiwanis Club hosts the city varsity and lightweight high school football teams at a luncheon with speaker Coach Bob Fletcher of Case School of Applied Science. Coaches of both teams will attend. officer nominations and election dates follow at two business sessions. Next week.
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Bob” Fletcher
Case School of Applied Science
Elyria Kiwanis
Epidemic Of Measles Spreads Through Lorain Schools
Lorain reports an unprecedented measles outbreak among school children. The Board of Health lists 43 cases in the past class with six more today and warns of worsening spread, prompting planned stringent measures to curb the epidemic.
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Lorain
Lorain Board of Health
Board of Health
Bootleggers Testify Against Fed Inspectors in Detroit Gala
Bootleggers and a detective testified before a federal grand jury in Detroit on alleged shake downs tied to a liquor running crate scandal in border patrol. Eleven inspectors tied to graft claims have become silent as District Attorney John R. Watkins warned that public duty remains with citizens.
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Fed
Detroit
Mich
Der
Anim Trent
Border Patrol
Tciturn
John R. Watkins
Oberlin Announces 1909 Grid Schedule For Yeomen
Oberlin College reveals its 1909 football slate with Kent Normal joining the Ohio Conference as a candidate. Opening date set for Sept 2, then six conference games across six Saturdays featuring Mount Union Akron Wooster Miami Case and Western Reserve with three games at Oberlin and three away.
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Oberlin
Oberline
LWNSA
Este
OW. Savase
Coa Ft Ohio
Mount Union
Akron
Wooster
Miami
Kent
Yeomena
Foothal
Ohio
Amherst
Rochester
Cornell
Oine
Yeomen
Western Reserve
Case
Crimson and Gold
Mt. Union
Cleveland
Miemi
Oxford
Western Meserve University
White Way lighting system nears completion
Work on the White Way lighting project progresses rapidly with conduit laid on four streets and concrete light posts installed. Officials expect operation within a fortnight if plans hold, as contractors promise to restore sidewalks and related cement and stone work to or beyond prior condition after initial objections from property owners.
Oberlin College Band Concert December 13 at Finney Chapel
The Oberlin College band will perform in Finneychapel on Thursday evening December 13 at 7 30 p m The program features Ballet Egyptian by A Ligint Entr acte and Ballet Music from Rosamunde cornet solo a woodwind quintet and numbers by Halvorson Strauss and Wagner conclude the concert Also mentions local briefs about Miss Clara Reeves and Mrs John Millar visitation and a note on Oklahoma being a sentimental state
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Oberlin College
Finneychapel
A. Ligint
Halvorson
Strauss
Wagner
Early Mailing Plea Urges Elyria Christmas Mail Boost
Postmaster J W McHenry urged Elyria residents to mail Christmas items early as the local post office prepares for a heavy rush. Extra windows and safeguards were announced to speed handling, with detailed addressing, wrapping, insurance, and weight guidelines for parcels and cards.
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Elyrians
J. W. McHeary
McHenry
Elyria
Ely- Trans
Melloury
C. D. of A to Present Play Wednesday at High School
The Catholic Daughters of America dramatic club will stage a four act comedy at the high school auditorium tomorrow evening. Knights of Columbus provide assistance with soloists and the E. H. 8 Orchestra to perform. Proceeds go to St. Mary's church organ fund. Mrs. W. J. Sharpes directs and Mrs. Jack Mage conducts music. A large crowd is expected.
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We Catholic Daughters of America Dramatic Club
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Church
West Side May Get New Fire Apparatus
Service director Jonn N. Enoit told the city council that a new fire apparatus for the West Side station may soon be reality. Three plans for securing the two 12,000 gallon pumpers were submitted to the State Examining Board at Columbus. With litigation obstacle overcome, the plans should go before the City Finance committee for action.
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Dirceror Jonn N. Enoit
West Side
Columbus
Archbishop Warns of Conflicting Religions Amid Modern Civilization
The Archbishop urged that in advancing material civilization old religions crumble, leaving only the gospel of Christ as universal. He linked church renewal to the fight against a drift toward secularism and warned the England prayerbook dispute cannot be ignored. About 4,500 attended the enthronement among government, civic, and church leaders, with visitors from dominions and foreign lands.
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Church of England
Markets and Livestock Prices From Cleveland and Toledo
Price listings for butter eggs and poultry in Cleveland with regional stock quotations. potatoes by sack and bag prices from Ohio to Maine. Cleveland livestock receipts and market ranges for hogs cattle sheep. Toledo grain and feed prices. clover seed alfalfa Timothy timothy prices in cash and futures quotes.
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Cleveland
Poultry Express
Express
Ohio
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Maine
Green Mountain
Idaho
Ruset Burbanks
Cleveland Livestock
Toledo
Allike
Timothy
Zoning Committees Eye Middle Avenue Commercial Zone
Two committees considered making the Middle avenue east side a commercial district like the west side. Proposals keep city property beyond zoning, require lighting for all billboards in commercial areas, and push for further zoning map changes. C N Willams presented a petition from Middle avenue residents, most voting for commercial zoning between Sth street alley and Ninth street. The Building and Lands Committee will review before Monday when the final zoning map is shown to the city council.
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Middle Avenue
C. N. Willams
Sth Street
Ninth Street
Willams
Building and Lands Committee
Zoning Commission
Number Five Continued from Page 1
At the January 7 meeting J. J. Howlett was named pound keeper at no salary, serving with his humane agent duties. The dog kennels improvements are essentially finished except for the fence, making the kennel among the most modern in Ohio. A death notice for Mrs. Hague was adopted. Six new members joined the society: Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. Mabel McLoda, Mrs. Brackett, Mrs. Jennie Binns, Miss Mary A. Tirpe, and Walter Metzler. Lindbergh has flown over 200000 miles and carried 7090 passengers.
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J. J. Howlett
Ohio
Michhka
Hague
J. W. Smith
Mabel McLoda
Brackett
Jennie Binns
Mary A. Tirpe
Walter Metzler
Lorain County Farms Decline Amid Rapid Land Division
Lorain county farms are shrinking as frontage is being consumed and properties split into smaller tracts. The 1928 report shows 355 farms, down from 3,125 in 1920 and 5,660 in 1900, with rural population around 6,500. Northern areas focus on trucking, vineyards, and greenhouses while dairying dominates the south. Land under cultivation dropped from 83.7 percent in 1923 to 87.3 in 1929. The report also notes rapid ownership changes hindering long term projects and lists distribution of crops and livestock across districts. Seven percent of life insurance applicants are rejected.
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Lorain County
C. E. Lowland
Newland
Ree
Astern
Ohder
Lorain
United States Department, of Agriculture
Ohio State University
County Extension Department
Privy Council Appointed to Govern During King’s Illness
Baldwin announced a royal commission to sign state papers while the King is ill with the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Lord Chancellor named as counsellors. The King signed the order-in-council and letters patent will issue to empower the commission to act for the realm’s safety and government.
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Buckingham Palace
Baldwin
Privy Council
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Police Say No New Clues In Damm Slugging
Chief E J Stankard announced no new clues in the assault on Arthur Damm as he and two men entered a truck ton Saturday evening. The Chronicle-Telegram had reported Damm was slugged by two colored bandits but today refutes that claim in full noting no reason to believe the attack involved colored men.
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E. J. Stankard
Arthur Damm
Chronicle-Telegram
Damm
McKinley PTA Bazaar Wednesday Afternoon at School
Attend the McKinley PTA Bazaar to be held Wednesday afternoon at the school building. Dee Ltd hosts the event with all Bazaar features and tea served throughout the afternoon.
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McKinley P. T. A. Assn
Dee. Ltd
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Tigtins
Common Pleas Court
Thompson
Maud Martin
Ward Noerr
Frank Fessler
Stetson
Hoover
Frank A. Stetson
Lorain County Executive Committee
Cleveland Election Board
Herbert Hoover
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
R. R. Bevard
Europe
England
France
Belgium
Italy
Germany
United States Rubber Company
J. D. Cohen and Brothers
City Council
Halpin
East Broad Street
Broad Street
North Street
West Bridge Street
Chestnut Street
William Beal
Beal
Willys-Koleat
Broad Motor Co
Samuel Deutsch
J. W. Dilgren
Frances Kardeleck
Bakelitz
Lodi Street
Per Conneil
J. S. Hill
John N. Eide
Atizer
Bar
Washington
Tucker
North Mats St
Kent State
Clara Reeves
Willardcourt
Jan. J. Berg
John Millar
Daniel Steeb
North Main Street
Oklahoma
C. D. of A
Lindbergh
Sommer
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