Railroads Prosperous in Nation Says ICC Report
The Interstate Commerce Commission reported rising rail earnings through 1920 to 1925, citing higher net operating income and improved revenues. It noted increased traffic, wages, and material prices. urged Congress to curb consolidation, boost steel car use, and grant broader regulatory powers over mergers and equipment standards.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Attentin
van Sweringen
Forty Elyrians Accepted Into U S Citizenship
Citizenship rights were granted to 176 applicants after examinations on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Elyria group includes 40 entrants with 126 from Lorain. A ceremony for Elyria new citizens is set for Monday at the high school auditorium, with a Lorain service to follow. Names listed include Anton Cook, Johni Szereceiny, Josef Bilerek, Anton Ravnikar, Walter Widzer, Basil Andres, James Srabe, Sami Raigman, Freda Gezunterman, and others from Elyria, Oberlin, Grafton, and La Grange.
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N. Ewing
Federal Examiner and Common Pleas
A. R. Webber
Elyria
Lorain
Anton Cook
Johni Szereceeny
Josef Bilerek
Anton Ravnikar
Walter Widzer
Geber Imre
Kostanty Starzewski
Faul Miadok
Stera Simon
August Hinkelmann
Joseph Varsar
So Jjon Corogianos
Basil Andres
Frank Uhlir
Hold Youth in Georgia as Olson Suspect Held
Ga. December 3. A youth, suspected of being Erdmen Olson wanted by Prairie Du Chien for the murder of Clara Olson, will be held until Wisconsin authorities send definite word. Sheriff Walter Johnson has photographs and the youth claims the name John Pittman. Pending word, the youth is held on a blanket charge. he says he is from Baltimore and once worked in a Miami Florida restaurant.
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Alma
Erdmen Olson
Prairie du Chien
Clara Olson
Wisconsin
Walter Johnson
Johnson
John Pittman
Olson
Baltimore
Miami
Pittman
CARS FIGURE IN COLLISION HERE AS MISS OLIVIA WAGNER
A car driven by Miss Olivia Wagner of 316 Furnace Street struck by Dr E O Hess on Washington Avenue near Troxel Alley yesterday afternoon. Wagner claimed a safety stop at Depot Street. Police report records no police court cases this week and no parking violators. Cross-town collision. no serious injuries reported.
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Olivia Wagner
Furnace Street
Washington Avenue
Troxel Alley
O. Hess
Wagner
Warner
Depot St Peform
Ormiston to stand trial with McPherson group
Kenneth G Ormiston alias Fred Lininger admitted his identity and was charged alongside Aimee Semple McPherson and others. Deputy District Attorney Dennison said he would face the same charges after detectives sent preliminary reports to the superior court.
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Warrisburg
Ormiston
Fred Lininger
Los Angeles
Ormis
E. J. Dennison
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Aimee Semple McMpherson
Minnie Meonedy
Lorraine Wise
Sela
Superior Court
Angeles
Samuel Flake
Tennessee Senator Charged With $1.81 Million Campaign Expenditure
Washington dispatch reports a charge that Senator Lawrence D. Traon of Tennessee spent about 1.81 million dollars to win his senatorial nomination. John Randolph Neal filed a petition with the Senate Elections Committee requesting an immediate investigation and hearings.
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Washington
Dec
Lawrence D. Traon
Tenesere
Tomay
South
Tyson
John Randolph Neal
Neal
Conmiitees
Benjasmin Hooper
Railway Labor, Board
Kross
Hooper
Tennessee
Parma Youth Located Here Ends Six Week Search
P D Decker of Parma Ohio was notified his 16 year old son Edward was found in a rooming house in Parma after a six week search. Edward had left home amid school trouble and was reportedly employed at a Inca soda grill before being located. Police located him early this morning and his father transported him back to Parma by nine o'clock.
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P. D. Decker
Russell Avenue
Parma
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Edward
Inca Soda
Decker
Death of Frank Higgsle at 41 in Wallington home
Frank Higgsle aged forty one died last evening at his 329 High Street residence after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife and three children Frank Kenneth and Jamea of this city. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 30 PM from his late home with Reverend W L Burner officiating. Burial will follow in Wallington Cemetery.
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Frank Higgsle
High Street
Tie
Frank
Kenneth
Jamea
W. L. Burner
Wallington
Senate fights over Vare and Smith credentials
Senatorial discussions centered on blocking Vere and Smith from floor access, citing slush fund revelations. The panel showed 400,000 dollars spent for Vare’s nomination and 146,000 for a rival in Illinois, plus 125,400 from Samuel Insull to Smith.
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Vere
Smith
Pennsylvania
Vare
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Dil
Summer White House in South Dakota Offered
A 084 acre Black Hills tract and a lodge with ighty rooms were offered to President Coolidge as a site for a summer White House. South Dakota delegates led by Senator McMaster and W Lust presented Custer Park near Rapid City. The President showed interest but did not commit.
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Washington
Black Hills
South Dakota
President Coolidge
Port Gummers White House
South
Lorain solicitor files padlock actions in court
Lorain on December 9 Walter Harlan city solicitor prepared additional padlock actions against several local buildings. They will be fled in common pleas court tomorrow it was announced. There are now eight suits pending in a court against Places here. Three owners have
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Lorain
Walter Harlan
Common Pleas Court
Bonds Provided To Safeguard Buildings From Illicit Use
The measure requires annual bonds to ensure that the buildings are not used for illegal purposes. Officials argue the guarantees deter misuse while maintaining access for legitimate activities and safety compliance.
Coast to coast highway proposal in postwar plan
A senator from Delaware proposed a coast to coast highway to be built by leasing unused portions of a military and post road right of way. The plan targets towns under 2,740 population and would require letters between Doheny and government officials. The article weaves in Doheny's background and links to oil industry figures with a blend of historical detail.
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Washington
Dupont CR
Delaware
Charge Plot to Assassinate King George of England
A Washington hearing on December devoted to British rule in India and a proposed resolution to confer American citizenship on Hindu individuals. Documents from labor and justice filings were read aloud, detailing alleged plots against the king and revolutions.
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King George OF
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Washington
King George
India
Eetate Immigration Committee
Reed
Labor and Justice 'i
Lorain Man Fined On Check Charge
Sam T. Miles of Lorain was fined 150 by Judge A. R. Webber after pleading guilty to issuing a check without funds for 21.50. He had been indicted for forgery by the grand jury. The trial of Pater Rostes, also of Lorain, began on a grand larceny charge.
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Sam T. Miles
Lorain
A. R Webbber
Pater Rostes
A. R. Webber
School Play and Activities Highlight December Events
The dramatic club plans a December 16 performance of Mr. Bob a musical show featuring Myrla Gow Lloyd Richman and others. Also listed are a lecture course success for LaGrange businesses, Camp Fire Girls gatherings and planned chapel exercises, plus Vincent and grades rosters for the second six weeks.
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Dramatic Club
Bob
Myrla Gow
Mr. Bob
Lloyd Richman
Jenkins
Carl Giar
Philip
Alberta Lang
Patty
Wilhelmina Gott
Miss
Wolcott
Kather Kelner
Mr. Brown
Butler County Treasurer Short Declares Report
State Auditor Joseph Tracy releases a public report on Butler County Treasurer Kinzer related to a special examination covering October 1825 to September last. Examiners R H Smith and Clifton find alleged shortages in funds, including a net deficit of 91714 and a cash deficit of 1416.40 from a January robbery, and demand Kinzer repay these amounts into the county treasury.
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Butler
Nai County
Joseph
Hutler County
R. H. Smith
Clifton
Ledaerr
Trementer
Kinget
Etamineers Aso
Treasury
Cleveland Livestock Prices and Market Update
Receipts at Cleveland market total 7090 with cattle, sheep, and hogs trading. top beef cattle reach $17.60 with various lots $12.40 to $12.50 per 100 pounds. cattle and calves show steady to higher demand. sheep market strong with fat lambs up to $15.30 and bulk around $12.80. Chicago and Toledo quotes cover butter, eggs, poultry, grains, and seeds with mixed movement and notable prices across commodities.
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Cleveland
Chicago
United States
Wisconsin
Idaho
Toledo
Alliere
Timothy
Obiew x Ith Opens Radio Department on Broad Street
The Obiew x Ith opens a second-floor radio department on Ely block facing Broad Street. W A Chamberlain runs the room fitted with homey touches for radio demonstrations. The Ohio Public Service Co acts as exclusive agent for Fada sets and Radiola from RCA, with tubes batteries and accessories available and demonstrations slated through the holidays.
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Ely
Broad Street
W. A. Chamberlain
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Ohio Public Service Co
Radiola
Radio Corporation of America
Senate committee weighs new inquiries into primaries
Dec 8 Washington reports the Senate elections committee debated launching new probes into Pennsylvania Maine Ohio and Massachusetts contests while weighing contempt against recalcitrant witnesses. The panel aims to finish prior inquiries into a 3 million Pennsylvania primary and 1.9 million other campaigns, considering halting further inquiries and potential staff action.
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Washington
Pransylvanais
Massachucctta
Ohio
Maine
Pemnsylvania
Pennsylvania
Frank L. Smith
William §. Varettt
Pennarivanta
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
Frank X.connor
Phiadelphia
Thomas W. Cunningham
Philadelphia Quarter Sessions
Senate
Reed
Missouri
Pennsyivania
Massechusetts
Gould
Ohio Faces Multi Million Revenue Deficit Projections
Ohio auditors project a general revenue fund deficit starting April 1, reaching about 3.6 million dollars, with total outstanding appropriations around 9.98 million by January next year. The 1925 27 appropriations are forecast at 35.2 million, lapsed by June 34 next, while December 1 outstanding balances stand at 20.327 million 70289. Tracy notes available general revenue funds from July 1 1927 to December 31 1928 amount to 25.397 million, excluding motor vehicle and other fees slated for road maintenance and repair.
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Columbus
Ohio
States General Revenue Fund
Joseph Track
Domskey
Tracy
General Revenue Fund
Ridgeville Grid Team Sets Strong Record This Year
Ridgeville High claims the best football team in three years with nine wins and one defeat. The blue and gold dominate Lorain County Class A, tying Dover and Vermilion for county claims and outscoring opponents 189 to 83. Seventeen players earn letters, led by Captains Meyers Rauh and E Myers, with a team banquet scheduled to honor them.
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