Business leaders foresee gains in 1929 yearend review
New York reports a strong 1928 with higher earnings and records across industry. Hoover election and stable horizon prompt optimism for 1929, with expected rises in automobile output steel, chain stores and mail order sales. Regional notes include flood recovery in the south and textile expansion in New England, plus 266 new industries in the west as conditions improve.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Gaiis
United States
New England
West
Poisoned coffee murder in New York lab robbery
A night watchman at the Juggenheim kit boratory died after poison was placed in coffee. A thief then stole $20 and ransacked the filing cabinet of chemical and medical formulas. Two truck drivers, bound and gagged, escaped after attackers used a revolver. The victim was Henry W. Gaw, 29, found with lips covered in white powder and cyanide in the coffee pail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
Chester McCailey
Elmer Mayhew
Henry W. Gaw
Gaw
Co ed Gets 300 Reward in Northwestern Murder Case
A 20 year old co ed and former May queen at Rockford college received 300 dollars for providing evidence that led to the capture of David Shanks. Shanks, a condemned murderer, killed Northwestern student Miss Jennie Constance by tearing a wrist watch ribbon from her body. Marian Jay, daughter of an Evanston physician and Northwestern student, picked up the ribbon that helped identify the killer.
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Chicago
Sec
Rockford College
David Shanks
Marian Jay
Evanston
Shanks
Jennie Constance
Northwestern University
Miss Jay
Northwestern
Hunts Sister He Has Not Seen in 83 Years
In Columbus Ohio on December 27 police sought Ollie May Garrett, 45, not seen by his brother Jack Garrett for 33 years since they were removed from an orphanage in Troy. Ollie May, once in Des Moines as a mechanic, reportedly lived in Lima and may have married a physician or attorney, possibly in Cincinnati.
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Columbus
Jack Garrett
Ollie May Garrett
Troy
Garrett
Des Moines
Lima
Volstead Voices Skepticism on Mills Plan to Enforce Prohibition
ST PAUL Dec 27 Andrew J Volstead author of the prohibition enforcement act said he was not impressed with the Mills Plan to make the law effective He disputed the idea that illegal diversion of alcohol was the main supply source and attributed it to moonshiners He praised Mills for not proposing a reorganization noting reforms set back work and urged patience to allow enforcement to succeed
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ST. Paul
Andrew J. Volstead
Mills
Minnesota
Prohibition Service
Volstead
Donabey and Cooper Meet Today at State House
In Columbus Ohio Governor Vic Donahey and Governor-elect Myers Y Cooper greeted each other at the state house. They discussed routine duties and shared brief remarks about the transition. Cooper will address Lakewood events and seek to honor Lakewood's citizen of the year. The couple discussed Pence law repeal and utilities rate policy. Cooper plans to return January 2 to confer with state leaders and name a new welfare director. The inaugural events set for January 14 with the mansion to be ready by January 15.
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Columbus
Vic Donabey
Myers Y. Cooper
Iwatter
Ohio
State House
Cooper
Donahey
J. A. Meckstrom
Charles Jones
Lakewood
Masonic Temple
Lakewood Post
Donahey's
Manson
Coopers
Six Olson family killed in Oak Park crossing crash
Six members of the Olson family were killed and another child fatally injured when their car returning from a Christmas party was struck by a Soo Line passenger train at an Oak Park crossing. The car owner Henry Olson Sr was killed. other victims included Henry Olson Jr Mildred Olson and two sons. A five year old Olson girl lay near death in a hospital. Gate lights at the crossing were reported not down. Watchman Joseph Boharty was taken into custody. Also King Alexander of Yugoslavia was confined to bed with a severe cold in Belgrade.
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Chicago
Soo Line
Oak Park
Henry Olson TJ
Berwyn
Henry Olson J
Mildred Olson
Henry Olson Jr
Henry Olson II
Robert
Olson
Joseph Boharty
Arm Amputation After Double Vehicle Crash In Oberlin
John H. Johnson of Detroit lost his left arm in a crash on Route 20 near Stop 86 Oberlin road when his roadster sideswiped a tractor trailer and collided with a Buick sedan driven by Floyd Porter. Johnson's arm was amputated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. condition listed as just fair. No one involved held.
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John H. Johnson
Lincoln Avenue
Detroit
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Oberlin Road
Johnson
F. A. Ringier
Chicago Boulevard
Elbert Martin
Cleveland
Floyd Porter
Stop 90
Iis
George Flood
Memorial Hospital
Auto Drivers License bill targets drunk motorists
Cleveland Dec 27. A bill to revoke driving rights anywhere in the state for careless or intoxicated drivers. The Auto DriversLicense law is written by Judge Lee Skeel and H H Gorman of Cleveland. Senator George H Bender and Rep Laurence Norton support it. Norton previously introduced a similar measure. A minimum driving age of 14 faced rural opposition. the new bill does not specify an age.
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Cleveland
Lee
Skeel
H. H. Gorman
George H. Bender
Cuyahoga County
Laurence H. Norton
Norton
Coolidge Aunts Preagant Coolidge Aunts Preagant
President Coolidge hunts on Little Sapelo Island in Georgia with Colonel Starling and a Coffin guide aiming for pheasant. Mrs Coolidge stays at the villa as the first lady poses for artist Frank Salisbury. Retired pastor missing case also reported in Cincinnati.
New Head For Ohio Northern University Acting President Named
Bishop Theodore S Henderson announced Dean Robert Williams of Albion College Albion Michigan will be acting president of Ohio Northern University Columbus Ohio. Williams assumes Sept 1 as Albert E Smith takes a year leave. Smith will retire and Williams will become president.
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Columbus
Theodore S$. Henderson
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Williams
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Ohio Northern University
Atla. QO
Dean Williams
Albert E. Smith
Smith
Yiehop Henderson
Attorney Plea For Heldman In Grand Jury Case
Frank N. Sweitzer former prosecutor and court of appeals candidate asked Canton to withhold judgment against Wilbur Heldman pending grand jury findings. Heldman, held on 25000 bond as coroner's witness in his wife Margaret Heldman's death, is accused of possible involvement but Sweitzer urged patience awaiting authorities conclusions. If Heldman takes no steps to gain freedom before the January 7 grand jury, a formal information may be withheld and the case will proceed to the grand jury.
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Canton
Dee
Frank N. Sweitzer
Court of Appeals
Canton Publc
Wilbur Heldman
Lorain
Margaret
Sweitzer
Hedman
Heldman
Vernon Fearn
Waco
Iieldman
Swertzer
T. C. McQuate
Dr. McQuate
King George Makes Slow Recovery Progress
London reports the king continues to recover slowly with only one bulletin today. An unsigned Buckingham Palace statement at 12 15 pm confirmed no change from last night. Physicians, who arrived at 9 30 am and stayed past noon, consulted before issuing the notice.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
Lorain Officer Cicco to Resign January 1
Lorain patrolman Louis Cicco, a former city raider, will resign from the police force on January 1. His resignation was placed with Service Director Sydney B. Royce about a month ago after he had been reinstated on December 3 following a suspension from September 26. Cicco was convicted of assault and battery and fined five dollars and costs after a trial in Lorain county courts concerning a shooting of Betty Herwood.
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Lorain
T Louis Cicco
Tod Cicco
Sydney B. Royce
Cicco
Cieca
Betty Herwood
Toledo Municipal Court Judge Appointment
Governor Vic Donahey announced the appointment of John W. Winn of Toledo as judge of the Toledo municipal court. Winn is the son of the late John W. Winn of Defiance, former state legislator and author of the Winn law prohibiting liquor sales in houses of doubtful repute.
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Columbus
Vic Donahey
John W. Winn
Toledo
Toledo Municipal Court
Winn
Defiance
Iegislature
Byrd Reaches Great Ice Barrier On Christmas Day
Commander Richard E. Byrd and his South Polar expedition reached the first objective of their voyage toward the bottom of the world. The ice barrier across the Ross Sea was sighted on Christmas Day, about 2,400 miles from the nearest human dwelling, with Byrd reporting the American flag farther south than ever before and praise for the crew's unity.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
Ross Sea
New York Times
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Associated
Byrd
of the Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
Providence
Bay of Whales
Buyer Af Bank Guilty In Test Case In Prohibition History
Alfred H. Norris, New York and Philadelphia banker, fined $200 for conspiracy to violate prohibition law. Judge Kirkpatrick ruled that ordering liquor by telephone and payment later can demonstrate conspiracy with a bootlegger. Norris released on $400 bond pending appeal as Kerper, a noted society bootlegger, faces related charges.
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Lletin
Philadelphia
Alfred H. Norris
New York
William H. Kirkpatrick
Norris
Kirkpatrick
Joel D. Kerper
Society
Washington
Bar Harbor
Maine
Nolle Contendre
Tle
United States
Seanam Killed in Blast at Key West Yard
A light house tender named Poinsettia exploded during berthing in Key West navy yard. One seaman Kris Knutsen died, three others were injured including Leon Carey Y Losin and J B Brown. The explosion followed a match strike in the galley to start breakfast. the port side was blown away.
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Keywest
Fla
Poinsettia
Navy Yard
Kris Knutsen
Norway
Leon Carey
Y. Losin
Sramen
BD. Brown
Brown
Congressional Leaders Await Hoovers Return To Address Farm Relief
A mixed header: Elyria introduces American Lace's Petit Point decorative laces mass manufactured by machine, intended for household items. Washington reports President-elect Hoover cutting his South American trip short to return amid farm relief and tariff debate. Hoover plans a week to ten days in Washington before Miami, while congress debates timing for special sessions and farm legislation. The farm bloc desires prompt action, others seek Hoover guidance, and Jardine pushes immediate McNary bill passage as agriculture policy hangs on Hoover’s stance.
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Elyria
American Lace Company
Washington
Herbert Hoover
United States
Congress
Hoover
Miami
Coolidge
Senate
Interior
Roy O. West
House
Jardine
McNary
Federal Farm Board
Hoover in Homeward Run From South America
President-elect Herbert Hoover sails aboard the U S S Utah on a goodwill tour conclusion. The ship changed course near Pernambuco Brazil and heads for Hampton Roads to disembark January 6, then travel by special train to Washington for talks with GOP leaders. He has finished cabinet makeup but will finalize appointments after meetings. He reviews Latin American trip data focusing on economic issues.
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Utah
Herbert Hoover
South America
Hampton Roads
Pernambuco
Brazil
United States
Old Point Comfort
Washington
Aoe
Hoover
Florida
Will Organize Townships Meet And State Conclave Planned
Township trustees and clerks from seven counties meet in Norwalk on January 4 to form county township organizations and elect three representatives per county to the State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks. Lorain county hosts a December 29 session. Columbus hosts January 24 and 25. Governor-elect Cooper and other officials address the state gathering. In Lorain county there are 22 townships, each with three trustees and one clerk. Cleveland attorney Wilbur P. Wilkin, 51, dies of a heart attack. he was son of former Ohio Supreme Court Justice J. Foster Wilkin.
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Norwalk
Lorain
Ashland
Crawford
Huron
Richland
Seneca
Wyandotte
State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks
Lorain County
County
Columbus
Jt Ia
Myer Y. Cooper
John Brown
Ti. Gray
Cleveland
Wilbur PD
Wilkin
J. Foster Wilkin
Sermir
Ohio Supreme Court
City Council 10 Meet Tonight In Long Yearend Session
Eyria city council plans a long final meeting of the year to push through zoning changes and numerous transfers. Suspension of rules is expected to pass the zoning ordinance and other budget items as clerk Harvey Cheney braces for a heavy reading load. A split session may occur with a second night sought to finish business for 1928. Meanwhile Arron Fire probe under way in Arron Ohio after Park Hotel fire kills six. city council and state fire marshal order a thorough inquiry.
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Eyria
Harvey Cheney
Bury
ARRON
Park Hotel
Cty Council
Train wreck near Hesperia blamed on sabotage
Disgruntled former workers possibly caused a Santa Fe derailment near Hesperia California by removing spikes and angle connections. The wreck left eight seriously injured as the engine halted the train after 60 miles per hour. Three sleepers and a coach overturned, with Mrs Mackie and attorney W H Burbage among the injured. The sheriff dispatched a posse to pursue clues about the wreckers.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Santa Fe
Hesperian
Calif
Navas Jo
Hesperia
Nele
A.C.K Long
Fens
F. J. Mackie
W. H. Burbage
Ariz
Ware
Los Angeles
Shea
San Bernards
Crippled ships plight near Alaska coast worrisome
Seattle reports rising fear for crews aboard two stricken vessels off Alaska as the Starr drifts toward reefs and the Roosevelt faces imminent danger. Unalga speeds to aid while Northwestern assists and relays limited radio messages. Two weeks before the Starr ran aground near Dark Island and the Roosevelt was sent to help.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Starr
Roosevelt
Gulf of Alaska
Coast Guard
Unalga
Juneau
Northwestern
Dark Island
William Calvert
San Juan
Flu Toll Grows Across Major Cities
Washington report shows nearly two thousand deaths nationwide from influenza or pneumonia last week. Commerce department data lists 716 influenza and 1,286 pneumonia deaths with 38 in Boston, 259 in Chicago, 166 in Philadelphia, 76 in Denver, 27 in San Francisco, and dozens more in other cities as officials warn of a severe health crisis.
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Washington
Comac Department
Commerce Partment
Boston
Chicago
Cilmat
Cleveland
Ton
Denver
Detroit
Philadelphia
J. Louis
San Francisco
Washi Bullele
Reger
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Federal Penitentiary
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