Winter settles down in Owl Ohio snow storms halt travel
United Press says winter takes hold as official regime begins with frigid forecasts through Christmas. Snow from recent storms blankets ground despite tireless snow shovels and plows. Norwalk reports autos stalled in long lines while crews use snowplows tractors to clear drifts. Temperatures near zero. Cleveland traffic disrupted by a street car wreck.
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United Press
Ohio
Norwalk
Cleveland
Nations May Ave Billion in IX Year
Five naval powers project saving over a billion dollars in six years if London talks starting Jan 21 bear fruit. U S share around 270.9 million pounds. plan calls for 322 capital ship keels across nations. Estimate per ship about 87 million dollars. Postponement to 1936 discussed. aim to curb broader naval arms at London.
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Washington
Ted States
United States
Japan
France
Watton
Morrow
Adaira
Wim. V. Pratt
George Rublee
J. Theodore Marrioer
State Department
Amer
London
Unenver
Train Search In Cleveland For Gun Killer Burke
Cleveland authorities hunt for Fred Burke alias Frederick Dame, a machine gun killer and bank robber linked to nearly one million dollars in robberies. Fifteen detectives swarmed Erie railroad Station after a Pittsburgh warning, guarding exits and examining every traveler as trains arrived from Pittsburgh at 12 40 a.m.
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Cleveland
Fred Burke
Frederick Dame
Pittsburgh
Frank Story
Husman
Frank Powell
Erie Railroad
Story
Man Clings To Plane Tail Then Falls At Camden Airport
Dee 21 reports a 30 year old man from Moorestown clung to a plane tail during takeoff at Central airport Camden. The craft warmed up and circled the field before landing. the man released and fell into sand, escaping serious injury though chilled. A local farmer assisted in securing the aircraft on his farm prior to takeoff.
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Camden
N. J. Dee
Ham Combe
Tory
Combe
Central Airport
Tector
Public knows its staff when cash is at stake
The public shows little regard for the state treasury by buying two sets of license tags in one month. A lax clerk at the county clerk of courts office noted many motorists must buy 1929 plates before 1930 plates, delaying purchases for new cars in December as allowed by law.
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Sale
Tounis Court House
City Spends 1890 On Snow Clearing Downtown Streets
Snow from a sleet and then heavy snowfall halted downtown traffic forcing the city to hire 40 workers and trucks at fifty cents an hour. Mayor James A. Hewitt estimates the cost at 1800 as crews clear great piles of snow by inching from middle of streets to gutters to reopen shopping areas before Christmas. Community Christmas tree decorations begin in Ely Park under Franks Wilford’s direction.
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James A. Hewitt
Eldt
Opposition to Hoover commission silence on crime study
Washington December 21 Congress rejects public funding for Hoover law enforcement commission until it opens its doors and reveals its work. Key members Harris and Glass resist sensationalism, favor a thorough long term survey of crime and its causes, including unemployment and poverty, with limited focus on prohibition. President Hoover backs majority policy of secrecy amid push from some in Congress to force disclosure.
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Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Harris
Glass
United Preas
Uguar
Commission
Congress
Sheriff Stays Up Helping Motorists
Clarence Adams spent a long night aiding stalled vehicles in snow drifts along county roads. He assisted a stuck truck on La Grange road and another on Oberlin road, with Surveyor T Biggs helping and the road later cleared for safe passage.
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Clarence Adams
Adams
la Grangs
T. Biggs
Oberlin Road
Biggs Rep
Testimony Links May to Clark Death in Ohio Trial
In Lorain County a trial for William May 41 of Le nin focuses on circumstantial evidence about a deadly Oct 21 crash that killed William J. Clark. Charles Brooks testified he saw a dark Ford coupe strike a cyclist then speed away as a Peerless Oil Company vehicle. Brooks described the car and noted the hit man rode a bicycle, with other witnesses linking May to the crash, though none saw him in the striking vehicle.
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William May
Lenin
William J. Clark
Roto
May
Clark
Eighth Street
Oberlin Avenue
Ambheret
Common Pleas
B. Thompson
Charles Brooks
Brooks
Hamilton Avenue
Lorain
Iis
Don W. Myers
Follow ‘T
Onte
Myers
Rotor
Peerless
Officers acquitted in Marion shooting case
Eight McDowell County officers were acquitted of second degree murder charges in the Marion textile strike shooting that left several workers dead on October 2. The verdict came today in Burnsville, North Carolina, as the case concluded after lengthy proceedings.
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Burnsville
N. C
McDowell
Marion
Wallace III Fireman Killed In Fayetteville Fire
A fire in Fayetteville North Carolina killed Luther Nurtie a fireman and injured five others including Police Chief Russ Jones when a wall collapsed in a business building during the blaze authorities said today
Leaking steamer Santa Ana sinks off Isle of Pines
Boston reports the steamer Santa Ana was leaking badly, 130 miles south of the Isle of Pines near Cuba, with steering gear lost and only afloat. The United Fruit steamer Toloa relayed the distress at 11 30 am and sped to aid along with two other vessels in direct contact with the Santa Ana.
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Boston
Santa Ana
Isle of Pines
Cuba
United Fruit
Toloa
Santa Ara
Venator Steamship aground near Puerto Mexico
The steamship Venator sent a distress call from five miles west of Puerto Mexico in a strong gale. Government communications said boats were lowered to evacuate passengers and crew and port authorities were asked to provide aid.
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Mexico City
Venator
Government Communications Department
The
App
Puerto Mexico
Christmas Payroll Set for 4000 Miners in Ohio Valleys
The largest Christmas payroll in years is promised for the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys with $268,000 to be distributed Monday and Tuesday among 4000 miners. A drive to keep 29 mines operating full time in December succeeded, ensuring steady earnings for workers.
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Nelsonvillie, O
Hocking
Sunday Creek
Passengers Rescued From Sinking Ferry at New York Harbor
More than 700 passengers were transferred to shore after a ferry in New York Harbor was rammed by a heavy car float. Water flooded the engine room and the vessel listed severely. Rescue craft aided as crews evacuated passengers and kept the vessel upright during the sinking attempt.
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New York
Hudson
Weehawken
N J
West Point
Issengers
Bermuda
Fort Victoria
Hner
Oil Man From India To Speak At Young Men Club
Vincent Harry of the Standard Oil Company in India will address the Young Men Club on Monday night. The program will cover Indian habits and customs and describe his experiences in that country.
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India
Vincent Harry
Standard O1 Company
Young Me Club
Hafits and Customs India
Mrs Leona Orr Burns While Cleaning With Gasoline
Mrs Leona Orr of the Middle Avent suffered severe burns to the head and hand Friday afternoon when gasoline she was using to clean clothes ignited in a sink. Firemen from Hose Fire Company No 1 quickly extinguished the flaming gasoline and Orr attempted to wave herself from danger.
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Leona Orr
Middle Avent
Community plans 150 baskets for Elyria Christmas relief
Final packing stages underway as the Not an Empty Stor Zz committee completes purchases for 150 Christmas baskets for Elyrians. Robert Vestal, chair, said supplies for 14 baskets were bought, with names of needy families reported by investigators. More supplies may be bought if need grows, packing started Tuesday at Meriiz headquarters under Reublin Brosur.
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Robert Vestal
Meriiz
Par
Reublin Brosur
Avon Telephone Chief Killed by Truck in Avon Center
George Barr, chief of the Avon Telephone Company, was killed when his truck overturned on Detroit road near Avon Center. Sheriff Clarence Elams said Barr was found by a passing motorist and died instantly. He led community efforts with the Parent Teachers Association and served on the Board of Education. survived by widow, two sons, and a daughter.
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George Barr
Avon Te Phene Company
Avon Center
Detroit Road
Barr
Heh
Clarence Elams
Varent Teachers' Association
Board of Education
Te Ds
Fatal Fire in Griffith Park Claims Two Lives
A wildfire swept Griffith Park in Southern California near Los Angeles killing two men Dee 21 and another worker. The blaze scorched about 7000 acres, endangered several hillside mansions, and required the help of over 2000 volunteers and numerous fire units to control the flames and save structures. The victims died from injuries while battling the blaze and others suffered severe burns.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Witdstorms
Destrusbrugh Gres
Galliorniz
Gar
Clarence
J. OR. Veliar, & Park
Hollywood Hills
Griffith Park
Los Feliz
Severa
Theaverale
Killrom
Stocking Fund Reaches $483.95 In Morning Donations
The Not an Empty Stocking Fund tally climbs to 483.95 as donations arrive from War Veterans Dadi B10 Girl yi and hiwanis totaling 75, with other contributions noted by fund treasurer Alex CC Sehuleman. Remaining pledges from AmMUnEibutions Were donation drive support continue.
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Alex CC. Sehuleman
War Vettrans
Girl Yi
Hiwanis
Quiglands
Many Elyria Homes Light Up for Yuletide Contest
Elyria Chronicle Telegram reports many city houses illuminate for Christmas with outdoor displays. The annual Yuletide Decoration Contest offers prizes of 25, 15, and 20 dollars for the three best exteriors. Judges include Miss Mary Beunes Squire, Mrs Hermain Stevens, and George TH Chant, with entries open to all residents who file the coupon.
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Els
Merger Plan Issued by Board for Rail System Unification
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued its final merger plan proposing 21 railroad systems nationwide and five in eastern territory after eight years of study. It outlines potential consolidations around major lines, keeping some systems intact and reassigning others, with regional groupings for eastern and southern regions and a Northern plan favoring Great Northern Pacific unification while excluding the Chicago Burlington and Quincy.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Penna
New York Central
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Nickel Plate
Wabash
Seaboard
Boston
Maine
Ne Haven
Eingland
Pennsylvania
Reading Combe Central Railroad of
New
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Toledo
Ironton
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
Maryland
Shippensburg
Cherry Run
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Baitl+way
Commission
Erie
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Shawmut
Lehnigh Walier
Wheeling and Lakerie
Pittspurgyu
West Virginia
Akron
Canton
Youngstown
Toledo, Peoria and
Norfolk and Western
Detroit, Toledo
Atlantic Coast
Southern Railway
Ilinois Central
Southern
Northwest
Great Northern Pacific
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Local Officials Seek Woman Impersonating Jennie Alloway
State police and sheriff departments are advised to find a woman circulating under the name Jennie Alloway. She has been cashing checks in Ohio banks tied to the Tyler Bank and Trust Company of Sistersville West Virginia and the National Exchange Bank of Wherein. Several banks report returns due to insufficient funds or no account.
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Jennie Alloway
Ohio
Tyler Bank and Trust Com
Sisterville
W. Va
National Exchange Bank of
Wherein
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