Snow Storm Ravages Ohio Leaving Death and Destruction
A deadly snow storm scooped across Ohio, grounding travel and severing lines. Four deaths linked to the cold and crashes were reported near Cleveland, while rail and road services faced widespread disruption. Fire incidents and trapped residents added to the crisis as crews battled drifts and five inch accumulations.
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Cleveland
Agai
Olio Bhig
Wilbert Schmuck
Mary
James Schmuck
James Pracek
Frank Manuzlik
Gallipolis
Mary Ralke
State Highway Department
Mid West Snow Storm Disrupts Travel and Transit
A severe snowstorm across the Midwest disrupts rail travel and air service, with trains and planes delayed by up to 10 hours. Postoffice staff rush to clear mountains of mail as snow drifts hamper highways and city streets. Winnipeg records 12 below zero as Canadian cities endure cold compared with the storm’s reach into Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Normer
Mai
Oye
Central States
Winnipeg
When P H Rogers Becomes Ohio Lawmaker Biography
P H Rogers started as a Findlay drug store clerk at age twenty one while studying pharmacy. He later shifted to contracting, spent years in the southern states, returned to Ohio to farm near Belden, and has served as Grafton township trustee for sixteen years. Now in his first term in the Ohio House, he is married with five children and pursues pottery as a hobby.
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Findlay
Ohio
Belden
Grafton Township
House of Representatives
Rogers
Hig
Snow interrupts traffic on Latain County roads
Snow last night seriously interfered with traffic on several Lat ain County roads. County surveyor T Biggs reported crews worked all last night on the LaGilare Road Indian Hollow Road and Leavitt Road and had not yet cleared them this morning. The north and south roads were hardest hit as more complaints came in about them. The snow came after the county had just cleared roads last week and did not drift, reducing its impact.
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LaGilare
Indian Hollow
Leavitt
Tethos
Bires
Boys Taken In Custody For Gambling In Amherst
Three Amherst boys ages 11 17 and 14 were detained by deputy sheriffs after a gambling raid at a local confectioner’s store in Lorain County. The confectioner, an alien, faced deportation risks after the incident. Sheriff Clorenre Adams lectured the youths warning them against future gambling.
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Clorenre Adams
Christmas giving tops prior years in United Press survey
Post office receipts at Clyria and nationwide show mail and gift volume at high levels for Christmas season. Postmaster J W McHenry reports Clyria receipts about 1500 ahead of last year, while United Press data indicate increases in letters, cards and money orders, despite blizzards and weather delays.
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Chronicle-Telegram
J. W. McHenry
United Press
New York
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Boston
Detroit
Charles J Kellogg
French ocean flier Lebrix escapes plane crash in India
Paris reported Joseph Lebrix and companion Rossi survived a crash in India by parachute jumps. Lebrix escaped unharmed while Rossi sustained minor injuries. A separate message said the Italian steamer Maria Luisa, 1371 tons, was abandoned and sinking off the Egyptian coast, with three nearby ships heading to assist.
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Joseph Lebrix
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India
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Egyptian
Lloyds
Tourists Stocked for Snow on Trip to New York
An automobile load of tourists stopped at a local hotel yesterday on their way to New York. They carried shovels, a block and tackle, chains and extra equipment strapped to luggage to meet any snowdrift they might encounter. Their enthusiasm remained high despite the unconventional weather gear.
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New York
Bandits Kill Two Mexicans in Bomb Attack Near Vera Cruz
Thirty bandits raided El Potrero, 56 miles from Vera Cruz, last night throwing dynamite bombs. Two Mexicans died and two were wounded as bandits robbed several stores of money and merchandise.
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Five Hurt In Kansas Train Wreck
Five crew members were injured when a west bound Union Pacific passenger train sideswiped an east bound train that had pulled into a siding at Gorham Kansas ten miles west of Hays. Both engines overturned and several coaches derailed. No passengers were reported injured though many were shaken up.
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Snow removal crews toil as new flurries hit city
The city service department pressed twenty men and all equipment into service to clear fresh snow after last night and morning falls. Mayor Muasor James Allewitt warned that continued snowfall could force hiring more manpower and trucks, as occurred after the prior storm.
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Muasor
James Allewitt
Minor Auto Accidents Reported By Police
Two minor auto accidents were reported in the city. A Pete field truck bumped an auto driven by David Bell near East Bridge Street, damaging the hood and radiator. WL Russell of Burston said another car struck his vehicle on Broad Street and the driver fled the scene.
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Malinatrect
Amherst
East Bridge Street
Bell
WL Russell
Burston
Broad Street
Emup
New Supervisor at Gates Hospital to Begin January
Elyria Memorial Hospital authorities announce the resignation of Miss Hertha Willoughby city mayor of Gates Hospital for Created Children. Miss Willoughby will be succeeded by Miss Frances Robbins of Darton Anto Miss Robins is a Battle Creek School of Nursing graduate with years of school health work experience. Robbins will assume duties January first.
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Hertha Willoughby
P Yor
Gates Hospital
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Sass Frances Robtuns
Darton
Anto Misa Robins
Battle Creek School of Nursing
Battle Creek
Migg Robbins
Plea For Birds Seeks Food From Royal Residents
A Chronicle Telegram reader requests that royal residents set out food for hungry birds during deep snow, noting birds cannot find nourishment otherwise and urging action this morning.
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Chronicle-Telegram
New System Introduced for Lorain County Tax Bills
Lorain County treasurer N. D Backus announces separate real estate and personal property tax bills under a new system. Confusion from shared names and mixed bills prompted the change. About 835,000,000 in taxes will be collected from today through January 20, with seven satellite offices and district banks handling payments and tax proofs.
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Oberlin
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LaGrange
Die Grattan
Two Abandoned Autos Found on City Streets
Two abandoned autos were found in the city over the weekend. One car was badly damaged and stripped, located on Infirmary Road in a ditch with windows broken. The owner, M Wishalski, 422 East 29th Street, Cleveland, was identified. The second car was found on Fod Street near a pit. its owner, George Spray of Fav Mt AL, was contacted.
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Waa M Wishalski
East 29Th Street
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George Spray
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Stocking Fund Reaches $618.03 Near Christmas Eve
The Not an Empty Stocking fund stood at 618.03 dollars at noon today as contributions from individuals and clubs flowed in across the city, reported by fund treasurer Alex C Sebileman.
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Alex C Sebileman
Bible class boosts Empty Stocking Fund with donation
The Men’s Bible class at the Hivoli Theater voted to give 50 dollars to the Empty Stocking Fund and instructed the treasurer to send a check. Two hundred ten members attended Sunday morning, with most of Elyria’s industrial plants represented in attendance.
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Hivoli
Elyria
Fund drive aims to reach thousand dollars for city’s needy
Fund workers report a charity box event at St Agnes Cantel Hall titled Not An Empty Stocking. Donations come from Wert Women's Bible Class Second Congregational, Eagles Club, Eastern Stars, Knights Templar, Christmas boxes, and Chronicle-Telegram employees totaling about 24.63 dollars with hopes the fund nears one thousand dollars for local needy care.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Passenger Plane Crashes in Snowstorm at Indianapolis
A eastbound TAT passenger plane crashed in a snowstorm near Indianapolis killing one person, injuring several, and scattering debris after skidding off the runway. The craft was en route from St Thomas to Columbus, Ohio, for a night landing amid fierce wind and whiteout conditions.
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C Law
Philadelphia
Warner Brothers Motion Picture Corporation
Mary Fearnow
Washington
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TAT
C. M. Kline
Hhundelphi
Burford
St Toms
Columbus
Ohio
Protocol signed to end Chinese railway biopute
Moscow reports a protocol signed December 23 to immediately terminate a dispute involving China’s eastern mutchy border region and the Manchu yan government. It states withdrawal of Lao No 2 and joint administration steps to be arranged, with Soviet and Abiartestan officials citing operational guard roles and continuing talks to resolve remaining issues.
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Soret Riesi
Notarnal
Tsardun Sien
Abiartesan
Gyrova
Sopaydvsky
Bobsted Proves To Be Real Attraction
Tarians enjoyed the sight of blue horses this morning as the old vehicle was loaded for the holiday market. The driver and team drew attention at the center of the display while Bobsted emerged as a notable feature in the pageant.
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Bobsted
Believed Burke Owned Machine Gun Ties to Massacre Evidence
Chicago reports first definite link between gangster Fred Burke and the St Valentine’s Day Massacre. Major Calvin Goodard testified that cartridges fired from a Burke machine gun matched shells from the massacre scene. Police raided a home near St Joseph Michigan recovering the weapons as part of the inquest.
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Chicago
Fred Burke
Central West
St. Valentine's Day
Calvin Goodard
Burke
Goodard
Herman Bundesen
St. Joseph
Mich
North Clark Street
All Ready for Packing of Basket in Elytia
Supplies for 150 Christmas baskets for the needy, to be distributed by the Not ao-Empty-Stocking committee, arrive at Broad Street headquarters. Perishables arrive tomorrow morning to ensure freshness. packing starts tomorrow, with toys included for families with children.
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Notao-Empty
Elytia
Broad Street
Fifteen Architects Apply for County Projects
Fifteen architects have filed applications for county posts tied to the tuberculosis sanatorium and infirmary projects. The county building commission will consider the applications at its second meeting and then send questionnaires to determine qualifications. Applications come from across the state as plans proceed for a 4250000 sanatorium and a 1 million infirmary building.
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County Building Commission
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