Sought in Murder Clara Smith Ardmorme Probe
Bulletin from El Paso and Fort Worth report Clara Barton Smith wanted in Ardmore Oklahoma for the fatal shooting of Jake Hammon. The search spans Texas and Mexico as officers learn her possible location near Juarez. Her husband and father deny involvement and plead innocence amid conflicting Telegram tips. The case prompts a surrender proposal to Ardmore for a speedy court hearing if she returns.
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EL Fury
Tex
B. Orndorf
Clara Smith Huson
Juke Hamon
Abo
EL Past
Clara Barton Smnith
Garrett
Ardmore
Miss Smith
IG Smith
Juaray
Chihuahua City
Fort Worth
Clara
Jake Lo Wamon
J L. Smith
Antonio Ter
Penny Mousy
San Antonio
Rees
Clara Smith
Jake & Hannon
Okla Roas
Rex
Warnings From Elyria Fire Chief On Holiday Fire Safety
Elyria fire chief warns that crowded stores and public places before Christmas are filled with inflammable goods and spark risks. Careless matches lighters and cigarettes have caused fires, panics, and trampling, urging citizens to avoid smoking in crowded areas and to keep matches off floors to protect wives and children.
Feminism Sweeps Yoncalla City Offices
A chaotic but readable item reports Yoncalla Oregon electing five women to all city offices, including a new mayor Mrs Burt. The piece notes the unprecedented shift toward women run governance and hints at mixed reactions from locals as the town moves forward under this historic arrangement.
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Yoncalla
Oregon
United States
Burt
Mre Wilson
State withdraws plumbing inspection after January first
A city faces loss of plumbing inspection amid debate over sanitary standards. State Plumbing Inspector Aden Smith urged tighter public health measures at a Monday luncheon, stressing the need for safe water supply, proper drains and ventilation, and durable piping to prevent disease. The talk, attended by local officials and plumbers union members, highlighted demands for better ordinances and systems to ensure sanitary home and factory hygiene.
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Aden Smith
Fechange Club
Biks Club
Artur Pape
Bplumber
Afma
Gaid Im
Todes
Mtartia
Refuse Mandamus In N Eaton Case
Judge Redington refused a writ of mandamus to force the North Eaton board of education to open the District No 7 school. Matt McKean sued, claiming there were children to be educated in the district. The judge ruled the board acted within its rights, having provided transportation to another district and not neglecting education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redington
Board of Education
North Eaton Township
Matt McKean
Produce Being Trucked To Cleveland Market
A large amount of hay is being transported to the Cleveland market by the Hadaway Transfer Company. Trucks run between the farm and city market, with two trucks actively conveying produce daily. Little wheat is being offered for sale to farmers, per George Hadaway.
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Clare
Hadaway Transfer Company
Payts
Reily
Here
Cleveland
George Hadaway
The
Canine License Drive Seeks 5000 County Dogs
Auditor Welty reports 1921 dog tag issuance as registration opens before year end. State law requires dogs over three months to be licensed and tagged with owner fees: males $1, females 80 cents, kennel owners $10. Unregistered dogs face fines up to 25 dollars. false tags up to 100 dollars plus prosecution costs. Funds support kennels, blanks, and certificates, with excess beyond 1000 dollars returned to animal cruelty and education services. Sheriff Backus vows enforcement. 5000 dogs registered last year amid stray condemnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welty
Regilitute & Dam and Kennel Fund
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
County Board of Education
Backus
Postmaster Urges Early Holiday Mailings At Seward
Postmaster Seward urged early Christmas package mailing to speed delivery and aid handlers. Office ready for holiday rush. public cooperation essential. Guidance includes clear addresses, sender's return, full postage, early mailing, and proper packaging.
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Seward
Ex Salconist Arrest Warrant Issued After Alcohol Findings
A warrant has been issued for Joep Taro following an afternoon search of his premises. Officers found multiple bottles of assorted liquor in the Bare hems. A hearing before Mayor Jours was scheduled to review the evidence and determine next steps.
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Joep Taro
Gisen
City clubs join drive for Red Cross sale of stamps
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting with the Wort of Ost club and city groups to plan a school stamp sale. Mayor Jones chairs the executive committee. prizes of 10 dollars await top sellers. Women’s clubs, Kiwanis, Exchange, Young Women’s Business, and Better Times join the effort with the Red Cross supplying stamps to aid disease awareness and aid for children.
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Volunter Ales
Yastercaroga
Chamber of Commerce
Jones
G. Row 'Sh
CGM
Llyvria
Woman Appeals Award Given Insane Husband
Pacob Mazyehak, claimed insane through his wife Sophia Mazvehah, appeals a National Tube Open decision from the Ohio Industrial Commission. The commission denied compensation, saying disability was not the result of an injury in employment. He contends a June 23 injury by a falling timber caused his issues and seeks court order for compensation and medical bills.
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Pacob Mazyehak
Sophia Mazvehah
Apepeal
Ohio Industrial Commission
Hin
Tim
Court of Common Pleas
Kiwanis Club to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Members of the Kiwanis Club are urged to attend the annual meeting tomorrow at Line Place Fry to elect officers for the coming year. Deseryet and others are expected to present reports on club activities and plans.
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Kiwanis Club
Tamare Tomorroy
Elyria Motorman Hurt at Lorain
A Lorain stretch incident left a motorman injured last night as a vehicle collided with his craft. Police reported the rider escaped serious injury and authorities are reviewing the scene for details and accountability.
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Elyria
Lorain
Salvation Army Christmas kettles appeal on street corners
Salvation Army volunteers plan Christmas kettle collections at Plena street corners to raise funds for families in need amid rising demand. A Christmas tree and oranges will be distributed at the Army hall 674 West Broad Street on Christmas night.
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Salvation Army
Plena
Jaearedty
Bown
Youngest Consul Studying at U S College Georgetown
The youngest consul general of the republic of Panama is a student in the diplomatic class at Georgetown College Washington. His father is American and his mother Panamanian. He was born in Santiago de Veraguas Panama on June 1 1887 and became attorney general of his state at nineteen.
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Henry Mall
Youngrest
Republic of Panama
Georgetown
Callega Washington
Panama
Santiago de Veraguas
Lg State
Tax collection plans outlined by Treasurer Baker
Treasurer A Baker warns against external tax collectors and explains deputy collectors are ready in Amherst Kipton LaGrange Oberlin Wellington and Lorain. Taxpayers may pay at local banks and stations with the same courtesy as the courthouse.
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Amherst Kinton LaGrange
Oberin Wellington
Lorain
Tressurae Baker
Baker Qain
Amherst
Amherst Savings& Trust Co
Kiptons
Kipton Banking Co
Oscar Haserodt and Glade Thomas Seek Office
The Better Business Club at its meeting at the Chamber of Commerce nominated officers for the coming year with Glade Thomas as president and Oscar Haserodt as vice president. Other directors include George Till Chas Savage and seven additional names. Voting is set for January. Local notes mention Meade of Wellington a caretaker for a cricat concern and a court flirtation over forged names.
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Better Business Club
Chamber of Commercce
Wren
Glade Thomas
Oscar Haserodt
George Till
Chas Savage
J A
Fpbert
Harry H
Om Johnson
JP Altman
Dor Loomis
Watney
Max Goldstein
Siaendler
Oh Barrett
George Philpott
E Cilis
Alen
AM Hillanford
War cost tally: $24 billion adjusted federal outlay
Secretary Houston announced the net government cost of the war for April 6, 1917 to June 30 last at 24,010,000,000. Total wartime government expenditures were 38,830,812,895 with 16,078,844,097 from taxes and revenues other than borrowing. deductions include 9,523,069,000 for foreign loans and about 450,000,000 for excess normal-time operations.
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Washington
Houston
Treasury
Tuberculosis Impact in Ohio Counties and Orphaned Children
The Ohio Public Health Association reports more than 67,000 active tuberculosis cases and 14,600 children exposed in homes with TB. The National TB Association cites over 200,000 American children left orphans annually due to tuberculosis. In Lorain, Erie, Huron, Sandusky, Seneca, and Ottawa counties active cases range from 222 to 908, with hundreds of exposed children per county. The society emphasizes care for these orphans and a school and home education campaign, aided by open air and tuberculin measures, funded by Christmas seal sales to support this work.
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Gulo
Qohia Public Health Association
United States
National Tuberculosis Association
Lorain
Erie
Huron
Sandusky
Seneca
Ottawa
Ohio Publc Health Association
Residents of Old Ladies' Home Appreciate Board Support
At a recent Old Ladies' Home executive meeting the residents read cards of thanks to the board for kindness and courtesies. Mrs Henry Wick was elected to the board. Donations included a $100 gift from First Baptist Church, diary sets, and a Thanksgiving dessert with ice cream from Methodist Ladies Class. An oyster supper was hosted December 4 by Mrs R T J Martin and Mrs W P Massey.
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Old Ladies’ Home
J Lyifans
Henry Wick
Oil Ladies Home Board
Thig Sesahu
Nes W SB Winters
First Baptist Church
J C Perry
Methodist Church
R T J Martin
W P Massey
Let’s All Pull Together Slogan Contest Notes
A list of proposed slogans for a state contest includes lines such as Put me down as one who loves his fellow men Not yet, but show over the top It’s God a will Don’t deprive Thou shalt not forget You are happy Why not make others age Live and Let live Attentive Forward march No one is too poor to help Once for all Lats all pull together and a call for more entries with a $10 prize for best slogan.
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Senate i Deiipatiea
71 Widows of 1812 War Get Pensions
Washington December report from the pension bureau shows 71 widows of soldiers from the 1812 war receive pensions. The 1926 totals include 243 520 surviving soldiers on pension rolls and 290 100 civil war widows, with 27 veterans dying in the year. Remainings, Mexican War widows and World War I survivors are noted in the summary.
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Washington
Penelon
East avenue man fined and jailed for assault findings
Brown of East avenue was fined 15 dollars and 3.5 dollars costs and sentenced to seven days in jail for an assault on Vanderhoeft who allegedly owes him 33 dollars. The case references unclear symbols and amounts in the record.
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Wdabe
MN Brown
East Avenue
Vanderhoeft
Brown
Seventeen year old girl offered waitress work in Cleveland
A seventeen year old girl from Cleveland arrived in the city intending to secure a restaurant job and stayed for an early breakfast with Mayor Jones and Chris Stankard. Persuaded by the mayor to return home, she asked to become a journalist instead and to pursue a course at Western Reserve College for training.
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Cleveland
Wayor Jones
Chris Stankard
Visall
Sion
Jones
Péstaurant
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