Return of Orrville HO Boy Promised Amid Townwide Hope
In Orrville Ohio a missing boy named Melvin Farst remains the center of anxious hopes as residents wait for his return after two days past Christmas. An anonymous letter claimed the boy would come home that night, fueling a tense scene with hundreds of villagers gathered in the rain to watch for his arrival. A published ransom-claims letter to local editors announced the boy’s supposed location and demanded payment, but authorities and locals remain cautious as the mystery continues.
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Orville
Melvin Ffarst
Main
Marketstr Village
Lnst
South Vine
Westcil Re
Orrville
Arnosan
Arthur
Urrville
Ing
William G. Fleatsh
Derville Conurier-Crescent
Ster Daily Qr
Bath
Cry
Orvville
Orvrville
Houskuse
Early Life of Robert B Struthers in Dairy Industry
Robert B Struthers aged 21 ran a Cobourg creamery after study at Ontario Agricultural College. He worked for Belle-Vernon at Cleve and Elyria, became Sanitary Dairy plant operator in 1905, helped organize Park Dairy in 1906, stayed until 1925, then joined Penelling Seed Company in 1926. He is married with two children and enjoys fishing. He resided at 198 Eastern Heights Boulevard and aspired to be a farmer stock raiser.
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Robert B. Struthers
Cobourg
Ontario
Ontario Agricultural College
Belle-Vernon Company
Cleve
Elyla
Sanitary Dairy Company
Park Dairy Company
Penelling Seed Company
Struthers
Ives
Eastern Neights Boulevard
Empty Stocking Fund Faces Large Task in Elyria
The Empty Stocking Fund committee reported it will need to send out about 300 baskets of food along with clothing this Christmas as Elyria residents and rural communities respond to the appeal.
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Elyria Citizes
Elyria
Chronicle-Telegram
Merchants to Present Views on Elyria Traffic Rules
Elyria Chamber of Commerce merchants plan to present objections to two or three aspects of the city traffic ordinance at Monday city council. A merchants committee met at the Chamber to discuss the ordinance and found it well drawn overall. They praised the council for improving traffic, but urged changes to certain features for the city’s distress. The committee report goes to the guard of directors Monday and may be shown to council Monday night.
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Elytia Chamber of Commerce
City Rouneil
Chamber
Coun
Chaim the Invest
Elyria Bistress
Guard of Directnara
Sthamber Monjay
Pnard Sh
Cf Council
Monjay
Nobel Prize candidate announces influenza germ isolation
A University of Chicago professor announced the isolation of the influenza germ with a promise of a potential antitoxin. In Micnelis laboratory sixty students heard details, with the professor praising assistant work and hinting at the germ’s significance for science and public health.
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Chicago
Dre
Xsoung University of Chicago
Annouates
Micnelis Laboratory
Chamber backs drum corps for national Legion convention
The Chamber of Commerce assured the Drum and Bugle Corps of the American Legion that it will aid in preparations for the National Legion Convention in Boston next fall. Committee members told Legion leaders that local business leaders are interested in their success and will help if the corps maintains organized leadership and operations.
Foremen Help Fill Stockings Gift to Empty Stocking Fund
A check for 17.45 from the Foreman's Club was received by A. C. Sehulaman treasurer, bringing total contributions to 160.45. Funds will be used with clothing and toys left at the YMCA to aid Elytia's needy families during Yaletine season and provide dinners for the hungry.
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A. C. Sehulaman
YMCA
Elytia
No Empty Stocking Christmas Tragedy Told
A Christmas morning scene contrasts a child’s hopeful rush to the stocking with the crushing sight of emptiness. The piece laments the sad tradition of unmet gifts, highlighting the heartache of a little one on holiday morning.
Committee appeals for aid to destitute family in Ilyria township
A township committee reports six destitute children in a local family. The father is unpaid and the children wear rags. the group plans food, clothing, and toy donations via churches and fraternal orders. Donations so far are meager, with a cash goal near 1000 dollars for the Empty Stocking fund to provide dinner baskets.
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Ilyria
Chris
Vo M.C
Croweb
William Francis
Ft Committee
Lehtheman
Tora
Ceredit
Wewittt Totley
Woman Victim in Peculiar Hall Accident
Mrs. Will Henke of 6 Tatter sall Court was injured at the Knights of Columbus Hall when a heavy electric light fixture fell on her head while bowling. She was knocked unconscious, transported to Memorial Hospital, and was reported resting comfortably with no skull fracture found on X rays.
Bill for constructing public buildings favored by committee
Washington December 13 The house committee on public buildings voted a favorable report on the appropriation bill of 259000000 for construction of government buildings in the District of Columbia and nationwide. Noted banker dies suddenly in New York. Chetis A. Austin, president of Equi… Trial Co, dies from angina pectoris. White of Marietta hints at gubernatorial bid with Fol as associate. Doheney trial set for March 10 with Howard Hetz, oilman, to go on trial March 5 in California.
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Washington
House Committee On Prlice
Gav Wildings
Dist
Columbia
New York
Chetis A. Austin
Equi Aute Trial Co
Whith
Colemgbus
Congr
Guorae White
Marietta Y Yin
Frank Fol
White
Anager
Seal Committee
Witte
Doheny
Wasitington
Howard Hetz
Multicaiilionaire
California
Elk Hill
William Hitz
District Supreme
Interior
Albert B. Falpntly
Tula TG Named President By Foreman
Tula TG was named president of the Fox Fur nace Company club for 1908 at a December meeting. Lio head aghvnnies listed as vice presidents. members contributed to the Empty Stocking Fund. C.J. Kohler reviewed the club’s finances. gratitude extended to Elyria Manufacturers’ Association.
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Eman's Club
Visi
Ge Tulx
Fox Furnace Company
Lchohler
Ar| Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
Harry Warren
Colgan Company
Jack Grifiths
Five Regis Noted for Championship Fights With Orchestra
Five regis or motion pictures of championship fights, master by an orchestra Fox Furreace pany employ oalled several a cording poumbers by Gra Semba.
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Gra Semba
Elderly Woman Faces Charges in Marysville Case
Mary Jane Keller, 72, was charged in Marysville with operation of a vehicle while impaired. The case notes indicate an earlier appearance and a pending conviction, with formal action continuing as details emerge from the court records.
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Vtory Mansfield
Mary Jane Keller
Marysville
Sue
Sleet Snow And Fog In Middle West Weather Report
Sleet snow and fog dominated the middle west and Canadian west on Friday the lath. Heavy fog grounded air travel while trains and cars moved slowly. Chicago endured a murky day as fog and smoke dimmed visibility. Winnipeg dropped near zero after a sharp fall. street weather remained snowy in southern Minnesota. Minneapolis and St Paul reported many traffic accidents and damaged lines, largely repaired today.
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Chicago
Middle West
Central States
Winnipeg
Steet
Minnesota
Mirneapal
St Paul
Edge Arrives in Paris to Present Ambassadors Credentials
Edge of New Jersey arrives in Paris to present credentials as ambassador to France next week. Officials report a cordial reception as Edge disembarks and is escorted by security while diplomats and soldiers greet the envoy. Foreign ministry arranging formalities for Monday or Tuesday credentials ceremony.
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Pranee Lty
New Jersey
Paris
United Sta
France
Eder
Cn Ny
Alers
Edge
Parole Granted To Tubercular Prisoner
Frank Schuster, jailed four months for an liquor fine in Justice J. 5. J. George court, was paroled after an examination by Dr. French found him tubercular. Sheriff, prosecutor, trial judge and Commissioners George Rhoads and Charles Murray signed the parole for inmate protection rather than mercy.
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Frank Schuster
Caunty
Court of Justice
J. George
Schuster
French
George Rhoads
Charles Murray
Bomb Explodes at Home Damages Porch in Cleveland
Nine people narrowly escaped death when a bomb exploded under the porch of Benjamin Cohen's home in Cleveland. Cohen, an inspector for Swift & Co, said disgruntled individuals opposed the company's Kosher meat policy were responsible. Firemen estimated about 3400 in damages. Two of Cohen's children were thrown from bed but uninjured.
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Cleveland
Yersons
Benjamin Cohen
Cohen
Mosher Meats
Swift & Co
Rao
Missine Gang Sought At Auburn Prison
Auburn prison, scene of Wednesday's revolt that left the principal keeper and eight convicts dead, remains tense as authorities search for eight revolvers still hidden. Orderly confinement masks deep unrest while troopers bolster guards and Governor Roosevelt plans a special inquest and murder trial for ringleaders.
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Auburn
Edgar 5. Jennings
Uie
Edgar
Jennings
George A. Sullivan
Phillip G. Roosa
State Department of Correction
Franklin DD. Roosevelt
New York
Supreme Court Leruy
George A. Durnford
Ben Thompson in Lorain Jail Over Liquor Fine
Ben Thompson of Lorain spends a third day in county jail for a 900 fine and related liquor charges. He complained of confinement and sought sympathy from friends who attempted to pay the fine. Officers found eight counterfeit coins hidden on him, prompting renewed imprisonment and questions about his intent to secure liberty.
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Ben Thompson
Lorain
Thompson
Ben ‘Thompson
Oy Effary
Tyenkey
Iand
Reun
Walken
Thousands slain and wounded in China's warfare near Canton
The Nationalist government claimed a decisive victory against Rebel forces near Canton with thousands killed or wounded. A Kuomintang dispatch said 7,900 rebel iron side troops and 5,000 Kwangsi insurgents were slain or wounded. Chiang Kai Shek's troops pressed attacks in Honan and Shantung provinces, while authorities believed the southern campaign was closed and remnants of the Rebel Ironsides were being rounded up as Chang Fa-Kwet fled northward.
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Shanghai
Tilonal
Canton
Kuo Min
Chiang Kai Shek
Chengchow
Henan
Nanking
Honan
Shaniune
Shantung
Tientsin- Pukow
Pukow
Swantung
Kay Min
Hebel
Ironsides
Chang Fa-Kwet
Arrested man with shot wife and stepfather in Newport
John Gann, 49, who killed his estranged wife Catherine Gann and her stepfather Richard Price in Charleston W Va, was captured aboard a C O passenger train in Newport after authorities traced him. Police said Mrs Gann planned divorce filing today and Gann confronted her at her home before the killings. He surrendered when approached by Newport officers as the train pulled into the station.
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Newport
John Gann
Catherine
Richard Price
Charleston
W. Va
Gann
Price
Charles H. Johns
Hanus Flannelly
Johns
Page
Classified Pare daily for Christmas Bar elina
A daily classified item lists Christmas bargain offers at a local bar elina. The notice highlights specials, hours, and a phone number for inquiries, urging readers to visit for seasonal discounts and holiday events.
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Barelina
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Empty Stocking Fund Committee
Rae
Tula
Foreman
Missine
Gant
Thomas Perkies
Arest Man Wit
Kentucky
Fee
Xeonabie
Yotin
Flarsen
Ayake
FEY
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