Rescue efforts continue as the Francisco mine toll climbs
At Francisco Indiana on December 10 rescue teams battled extreme heat to reach the Francisco mine No. 2 after a deadly explosion. Deaths rose to 18 with two more bodies recovered, including S.3. Rohl and Wiha C atch, while Orville Slater and Ladford Kins died in hospital. Several workers remain missing as crews press on, facing brutal conditions and a blaze that shut down the south passage.
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Ind
S. 3
Rohl
Wiha
Orville Slater
Ladford Kins
Princeton
Mohl
Daz Wright
Emorrest
Walter Thomas
3Liis
Local Bank Named Defendant in Federal Suits
The American Shovel and Timpine Company of Lorain files $20,000 suit seeking redress for goods misdelivered. James Guads of the Lorain Trust Co. vouches for the claim as co defendant alongside the Local Bank, with details of the case and connections noted.
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Orain Company
Egoinet and Trust Co. Index
Ibs
Gened
T. J. Mzalen
Indictments Expected in Cleveland Liquor Conspiracy Case
Wholesale indictments are expected as a federal grand jury sits in Cleveland. Officials say conspirators tied to a liquor scheme operated near local courts, with arrests of a triad including a triad leader, a justice, and a former major from Sewers Heights. Charges include shoe-down corruption and fines linked to court dockets.
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Cleveland
Sewburs Heights
CAL MEN RETURN FROM Y CONFERENCE IN COLUMBUS
Elan returned from Columbus after attending a general meeting of One M C A presidents and secretaries. Problems facing the state and national organization were discussed. Speakers included B B Williams Mt Vernon J F Burke Elyria and John W Pontius Columbus. SLE RIA FIRE LOSSES EXPECTED AVERAGE FOR YEAR Elyria will likely post about one dollar per capita fire loss if December remains normal, fire chief W N Gates said. The year is not exceptionally high or low.
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Elan
Columbuea
B. B. Williams
Mt. Vernon
J. F. Burke
Elyra
John W. Pontius
Coumbus
Methodist Oppose Smith as a Wet Prohibition Candidate
Washington public meeting opens with Dr Clarence True Wilson declaring reform forces will oppose Gov Al Smith of New York for president not over his Catholic faith but his wet stance. He vows to back a candidate loyal to the 18th amendment and Volstead Act regardless of religion. In Canton Ohio a murder trial jury panel is formed for Fat E McDermott in the Mellete case. 103 jurors examined, 12 regular plus an alternate chosen to hear the case despite defense motions for delay.
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Washington
al Smith
New York
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Wilson
Canton
Fat E. McDermott
FR. Meltete
Antog
E. W. Mtehl
Common Pleas Court
Jnror
Eco Lichtwalter
State of
Ohio
Kes
Fernri
Pat
Hms
Fadar
McDermott
Bin
Doheny Defends Loan To Ex-Interior Chief
Washington Dec 14 Oil magnate E L Cohen testified under cross examination that no reason existed for suspicion over a 100900 loan to ex Secretary of Interior Albert Fall. He described the arrangement as a natural transaction among old friends, maintaining a steady, deliberate testimony through eight hours on the stand. The defense anticipated resting its case after his testimony.
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Washington
E. L. Cohen
Wikilflis Naval Oil Reserve
Owen J. Roberts
Doheny
Strkkly
Plans to enlarge day staff in northern Ohio discussed
Dec 10 conference in Cleveland to consider enforcement in the Ohio Michigan district. Clark and W H Walther of Columbus to meet as federal prohibition officers. Announcement states enforcement plans in the northern area may expand staff.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Clark
W. H. Walther
Jumbus
Prohibition
Ohio-Michigan
Murder of Two Dry Agents Rocks Florida Seizure
Jacksonville dispatch reports federal prohibition agents W. F. Mobray and J. F. Brandt were shot and killed while attempting to seize a search warrant at Vernon Florida. J. W. Buchanan reportedly surrendered to the sheriff and is held in Tanner County jail pending coroner's inquiry into the deaths.
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Jacksonville
W. FR. Mobray
J. FP. Brandt
Prohibition
Tring
Verry
Fia
J. W. Buchanan
Perseac A
Whick
Buchanan
Tanner County
U S Holds Nearly Half of World Gold Stock
Washington December 10 The comptroller of the currency reported that in 1925 the United States held almost half of world gold money. Total gold stocks of major nations were 9 503 759 600. The U S accounted for about 4 405 000 000 of this amount. The silver total stood at 4 285 672 000 with the United States leading at 827 568 000. France Romania Mali and other nations followed with smaller holdings in various currencies.
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Washington
United States
Roumania
Maly
Emperor of Japan in critical pneumonia condition
London Dec 10 cable advices from Tokyo report the emperor of Japan has been ill for some time and has now developed pneumonia, a critical condition, cited by officials.
Arrange Program For Meeting Of Lorain County Farm Bureau
The committee arranging the annual Lorain County Farm Bureau meeting met at George Cotton's Lake Avenue home. The event is set for Saturday January 15 in the First Methodist church basement Elyria. County farm extension agent C F B Rowland says the program promises to be one of the best in years.
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CO. Farm Bureau
Lorain County
Thureau
George Cotton
Lake Avenue
Farm Bureau
First Methodist Church
Elyria
C. F B. Rowland
County Farm
House Votes 27 Million for Prohibition Enforcement
The House approved 27 million dollars for prohibition law enforcement for next year in a 140 to 12 vote. Most veterans opposed Rep. Gallivan of Massachusetts who proposed cutting allowances for the enforcement unit under General Lincoln Andrews, the dry czar.
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Bulletin
Washington
House
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Lincoln Andrews
Gas Co Denies Try To Railroad Case Before Present Commission
Ohio gas company officials deny claims of pressuring an early final hearing on increased rates to push the matter before the current state utility commission. Twenty one protesting municipalities accuse the firm of haste before potential new appointees take office. Governor Donahey’s pending appointments may delay or alter the commission’s makeup, risking longer hearings and possible shifts in rate decisions.
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Dac
Zan Ga Company
State House
Ohio
Donabey
Frank Mauller
Mauller
George T. Poor
Senate
Marshall
Logan Gas Company
Commission
Donahey
Utilite Commission
Tan Cides
Ura
Loran
Athens
Sepa
State Commission
Two Killed in Crash Near Toledo
Two people died and several were injured when a Lake Shore interurban car collided with an automobile near Toledo on December 16. Victims included Mrs. James Graham, 25, and her daughter Dorothy Graham, 7, who was the passenger in the car. Mrs Graham was driving and entered a driveway two miles east of town, into the path of the delayed interurban. Howard Reed of Fremont, a man, was injured and several passengers were cut by glass, though all were badly shaken.
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Toledo
Pec
Lake Shore
James Graham
Dorothy Graham
Daugh
Wets denounce regime of Andrews in Congress
In the House Rep La Guarda of New York attacked the treasury and post office supply bill funding the $27,000,000 enforcement budget. He charged Andrews with trying to dry up the north while winking at liquor law violations in the south.
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Washington
Hec
Lincoln €. Andrews
Treasury
Post Office
Rep. la Guarda
New York
Andrews
Lorain Man Released From County Jail
Lorain man Lewis Cheo of Lorain was released today from the county jail by the commissioners after more than four months imprisonment on a higher violation. The Red Cross, sheriff, prosecutor, and judge all recommended parole.
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Lorain
Lewis Cheo
Red Cross of
Snerif
Actress Wins Fifty Thousand Heart Balm Verdict
Pittsburgh December 10 Anne Caldwell New York actress won a federal court heart balm verdict of 50000 against John Wolinbberd Pittsburgh milk manufacturer after twelve hours jury deliberation The verdict described as a complete vindication will send Caldwell back to Chester County farm to start life anew.
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Pittsburgh
Her &W
Anne Calwell
New York
John W. Hebbard
Chester County
Nsylvania
Hfe
Anne Caldwell
John Wolinbberd
Raurt
Bey
Attorrer
O. K. Eaton
Amherst Man Paroled After Guilty Plea in Auto Theft
Sam Snyder of Amherst was sentenced to one year in Mansfield reformatory and immediately paroled by Judge A R B Webber after pleading guilty to auto theft. He was released on good behavior after admitting guilt in open court under a grand jury indictment. he had pleaded not guilty when arraigned last Friday.
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Sam Snyder
Amherst
Mansfield Reformatory
A. RB. Webber
Dar
Man Shot Through Foot and Robbed Near Akron
Akron Ohio December report says Pete h Smanow was shot through the foot and robbed of 750 dollars. His companion Fred Mantelas was robbed of 159 dollars when four men in an automobile stopped their car on a station highway near Akron. Smanow was wounded during the robbery attempt and was taken to a city hospital as deputies hunted the four men.
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Akron. O
Pete H Smanow
Fred Mantelas
Stan Highway
Here
Emanow
Charges Dropped in Hall Mills Murder Case
In Somerville New Jersey Common Pleas Judge Frank L Cleary dismissed charges against Felipva detective and Mrs Minna Clark who faced accessories in the Hall Mills murder linked to the famous murder inquiry.
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Hall-Mills
Ase
Somerville
Senate Election Probes Roil Capitol Hill in 1928 Drive
The Reed committee reopens inquiries into senatorial primaries in Pennsylvania Illinois Oregon and Arizona to hear witnesses missed earlier. Debate centers on disqualification bids against Senators elect Ware and Smith and the political fallout for the 1928 presidential race.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Reed Committee
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Oregon
Arizona
Senate
William S. Ware
Frank L. Smith
Blast at Everett Power Plant Rocks City
An explosion at the Venison Old Works in Everett tore the roof off the power plant and sent flames and oil streaming from eight tanks. One worker, John Anderson, was hurled 40 feet by a second blast and badly burned. eight others fled as fires spread. The blast was felt up to ten miles away in Winchester and Medford, shaking houses and alarms. Damage was estimated around 26,000 dollars and 3,900 in some figures, with a tanker moored at the wharf moved to safety. A second, separate blast in Hammond, Ind. killed one man and injured about a dozen women at the Central Hallway Signal Company plant, with damage near 100,000 dollars.
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Everett
Mass
John Anderson
Edward Connelly
Workmira
Riteme
Tgs
Sefere
Winchester
Ta Mrrass
Medford
Hammont
Ind
Comprarcy Power House
Ormiston Refuses to Answer McPherson Questions
Former radio figure Ormiston travels as a prisoner and refuses to answer questions about Aimee Semple McPherson case. He dodges inquiries in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh while noting he will confer with attorneys before addressing pertinent details. His entourage reports no definite statements forthcoming on key issues.
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Chicago
Nempeth Urpriston
Los Angeles
Cicuna
Aucelas Temple
Wader Tadiewment
California
Aimee Semple McPierson
Hardshars
Val
Gistur of
Ormiston
Fred Lininger
Susquehanna River
Tme
Peno-Harrie Hotel
Flarly
Auto
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Automoblic
Hotel
Schenles
Ormistan
Golden States
McPherson Cash
Ornistons
Edmun H. Sound
A. W. Martin
Chicas
Stornta
Aimee Semple McPherson
Mrs McPherson
Lorain Woman on Trial in Shooting Case
Juulia Simke of Lorain faced trial in Judge Aso R. Webber's court on a charge of shooting Jehu Bebash in the right arm with an automatic revolver after a quarrel over another woman. The defense says the shot was accidental and the gun was not known to be loaded. The incident occurred on the Amherst Penfield Junction road on October 12. Bebash testified that Simke threatened him, took the gun, and that she fired after he handed it back and began to drive away.
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Juuila Simke
Lorain
Aso R. Webber
Jehu Bebash
Miss Simke
Amherst-Penfeld Junction
Bebash
Miss Sim
Gets Thirty Days In Workhouse For Larceny
Peter Rosten of Lorain received thirty days in the workhouse and a fine of 2 dollars after a jury found him guilty of petit larceny. The trial occurred in Judge AU RL Webber's court, and the articles were valued at $20, not grand larceny as charged.
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Ioivde
Peter Rosten
Lorain
Getty
AU RL Webber
New Englanders Are Thriftiest, Report Shows
Washington reports New England remains the thriftiest region with per capita savings deposits in national banks at 484 dollars. The East includes New York at 353 dollars, while other districts range from 251 in the Pacific to 28 in the West. Massachusetts shows 9524 and New York 350.
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New England
America
New York City
Pacific
Middle West
Alaska
Insular
United States
Massachusetts
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