Judge Lyle seeks Chicago mayor post to curb crime
Chicago December 27 Judge John H Lyle campaigning for mayor says he would drive out crooks and curb municipal waste arguing the machine politics and unprincipled operators waste millions. He cites Capone era ties and vows to fight crime with tougher courts and higher bonds.
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Chicago
John H. Lyle
United Press Today
Lyle
Cook County
Judge Lyie
William Hale Thompson
Judge Lyle
Criminal Court Division
Cook Country
Scarface al” Capone
Maeyor
Cfice
Capone
Judge Line
Cascade Park Wild Life Protection Across Hunting Season
Cascade Park reports a large colony of small wild animals entering a hunting free period. Park workers say no animal shootings have been reported so far as the hunting season nears its close. Patrols have protected the animals but they are rarely seen except by careful observers.
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Cascade Park
Park Commission
Death Record J J Stoller 56 in Birmingham Ohio
J J Stoller aged 56 died at the family home on South street Saturday morning December 27. He leaves his wife three brothers Lou Charles Edward and two sisters Mrs H C Stefcker of Cleveland and Mrs Charles Crost of Birmingham. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 PM at the residence with Rev Fred Ross officiating. Burial in Calgary Cemetery Cleveland.
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Birmingham
J. J. Stoller
South Street
Lou
Charles
Edward
H. C. Stefcker
Cleveland
Charles Crost
Fred Ross
Calgary
Disordery Conduct Trial Postponed for Tom O Neill
Tom O Neill was placed under 100 dollar bond today by Mayor James A Hewitt pending trial on disorderly conduct charges. He was arrested last night while intoxicated and found peeping in a window on Courtlands Street.
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Tom O'Neill
James A. Hewitt
O’nell
Courtlands Street
Edward Maguire Arrest Postponed Trip on Drunken Charge
Edward Maguire was arrested on Tremont Street December 14 on charges of drinking while intoxicated. His case was postponed to December 29, according to Police Chief Ed Stankard.
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Edward Maguire
Oon
Car Crash Damages Vehicle on West Racy Street
Police report states a car driven by Mike Yavevia at 944 West Racy Street was damaged yesterday around 4:40 p.m. after being struck by another vehicle driven by G. H. Norton of Pittsfield as Vaczik turned into Driveway. no injuries reported.
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Mike Yavevia
West Racy Stree
G. H. Norton
Pittsfield
Vaczik
Car Skids Into Fence Near Clara Street Crash
John Thornton, 17, of Warren Avenue reported his vehicle skidded on Clara Street near Kicing Court and struck a fence while trying to avoid a bakery truck after dusk yesterday.
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John Thornton
Warren Avenue
Clara Street
Kiciing Court
Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Warella R Meers was granted a divorce from Don W Myers in common pleas court today on grounds of neglect of duty. Judge A R Webber issued the decree. Myers did not appeal the action.
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Warella R. Meers
Don W. Myers
Common Pleas
A. R. Webber
Myers
Brough
Leedom Co.Sues An Relos Furniture Dealers for 300
Thomas Leedom Company filed a suit against Chris and Gust An relos furniture dealers for 300 dollars in the Common Pleas Court today.
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Thomas Leedom Company
Chris
Gust Anrelos
Doctors and Dentists to Join Ghed It Bureau Group
A division for doctors and dentists may be formed within the Elvira Credit Rating Bureau as a third special group. Miss Leona M Kaiser, the bureau secretary, said doctors and dentists have shown strong interest and a campaign to enroll them is likely soon. Dairy interests are the only current special group, with growers planned as a second, and future divisions for all business and professional groups are contemplated.
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Elvira Credit Rating Bureau
Leona M. Kaiser
Bureau
Kaiser
Railroad Fares Cut To Two Cents A Mile
Chicago December 27 The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cut passenger rates to two cents a mile on four minor divisions Wisconsin Valley Ha c ine Southern Minnesota Des Moines to meet motor bus competition. The experiment applies to day coaches only and replaces a previous 3 6 cent per mile rate.
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Chicago
Chiccato, Milwaukee, St. Paul and
Pacifie Railroad
H. E. Pierpont
Wisconsin Valley
Ha‘cine
Wellington Baptist Christmas Eve Service at Bazpist Church
A large audience enjoyed the Bazpist church Christmas Eve service with an orchestra opening selections. Mrs. O McClellan presented primary and intermediate dept members and performed number and reading. Rev Nt Rk Finley closed with a brief address and a candy gift was shared. The Baptist burst annual business meeting is next Wednesday at 7 30 with reports officers and members to attend. Superintendent W L Wamoreaux to lead the Sunday school annual meeting after the church session.
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O. ©. McClellan
Nt. RK. Finley
W. L. Wamoreaux
Mink Snaps Self With Trip Cord Hidden In Food
A clever device used a trip cord hidden in a morsel of food to trigger a camera shutter, capturing a nighttime photograph of a wild mink without human presence. The method demonstrates an opportunistic approach to wildlife photography using discreet equipment.
Touchpaper Revival by European Mystery Publisher
A European publisher of mystery stories revives touchpaper used in experiments with matches. The paper ignites upon itself when a match is applied, revealing a self burning word as part of the demonstration.
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Europe
Dokerty's Daughter introduced to Society in Washington
Washington society hosts a grand arrival for Miss Helen Doherty in a December society function. Notables including Vice President Curtis and Mrs. Everett Gann attended as guests of honor. The party featured a pink chiffon gown, diamond cross, and a banquet stretching a long dining hall, with Jessica Dragonette and the Cities Service Cavaliers entertaining guests into dawn.
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Helen Tae
Neher
Vieoualirer
Dohty
Qune Ciovs
Gues’s
Curtis
New Yorks
Doherty
Helen
Everett Edward Gann
White House
Spain
America
Williwg
George MacDonald
Mean
Miss Doherty
Jessica Dragonette
Cities Service Cavaliers
Radio Fame
Hoover To Dedicate Harding Memorial If Invited
President Hoover will attend the dedication of the Warren G. Harding memorial in Marion Ohio if formally invited, the White House said. The Grecian marble monument in Memorial Park has seen delayed plans and past invitations, with Coolidge and Hoover separately invited previously. no new delivery plans are in discussion.
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Hoover
Harding
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Marion
White House
Coolidge
eMarion
Esa
Warren JG. Harding
Hoke Dorithen
Hardiey
Memorial Association
Donithen
Inn
Take Applications for Postmaster at Amherst
The local board of civil service examiners announces United States Civil Service examinations for the Amherst postmaster. Eligible citizens must have two years residency in the area and be in good health within age limits. The Civil Service Commission at Washington will certify the top three applicants to the President for nomination. Full information and blanks are available from local examiners or the Washington office.
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United States Civil Service
Amherst
Board of Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
United States
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Examiners
Washington
Deep California Wells Yield Nearly Pure Fuel Oil
Oil from California wells is described as nearly pure fuel oil with a daily output of 80,000 gallons sourced from a depth of 7,000 feet. This report notes the substantial production from deep underground reserves and the high quality of the crude.
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California
Death of Mrs Howard Thurman at Atlanta
News from Oberlin reports the death of Mrs. Howard Thurman on December 24 at her Atlanta home. She was married to Rev. Edward Thurman former pastor at Mi Zion Baptist Church. Funeral services were held in LaGrange Georgia. Community extends sympathy to Rev. Thurman and family amid the loss.
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Oberlin
Howard Thurman
Atlanta
Thurman
Edward Thurman
Mi. Zion Baptist Church
LaGrange
Ohio drives license measure petitions filed in Columbus
Initiatives for the proposed driver license and compulsory liability bills, backed by organized auto clubs, were filed with Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown. Current petitions total about 170000 signatures and may be supplemented by roughly 18000 more. After final inspection, Brown will present them to the General Assembly.
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Columbus
Des
Organized
Auto Clubs of
Ohio
Clarence J. Brown
General Assembly
Nagy Mary to Report for Imprisonment in Marysville
Mrs. Helen Nagy of 259 West River Street is to report at the county jail this afternoon before being sent to Marysville to serve one year for a third offense liquor violation. Governor's pardon efforts have failed. Deputy sheriffs were told by her father, the bond surety for $1,500, that she would appear.
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Helen Nagy
West River Street
Marysville
Christmas Guests and Visits Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Plumley of Loralin were Christmas guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Shirley Jackson. Mrs A M Loveland left yesterday for Asheville New York where she will spend a week visiting her sister Mrs Mina Cowles.
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Rebel Johnson
New York
Frank Rice
Mrs
T. J. Rice
Mrs. Plumley
Lorain
Shirley Jackson
A. M. Loveland
Ashville
Mina Cowles
Insurgent currents linger as Norris challenges Dewey tie
The article notes that insurgent sentiment within the Republican Party persists among lawmakers like Norris, Borah, and Brookhart who oppose administration policy. Norris’ rebuff of Professor Dewey’s invitation suggests potential third party talk may fade, yet Senate voices remain restive over farm relief and tariffs, threatening Hoover’s renomination.
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Borah
Idaho
Couzens
Mich
Norris
Lucas
Republican National
Dewey
Senate
Mr. Hoover
Brookhart
Norris-Lucas
Fertilizer placement around tree circles best boosts growth
Experiments show fertilizer applied around the circle of foliage outer edges yields the greatest benefit to tree growth, rather than placing it close to the trunk. The method concentrates nutrients where roots feed, improving uptake and vigor.
Profs Fight for Free Speech in Classrooms
In Cleveland on December 27 the American Association of University Professors considered a plan to bar colleges that fire instructors for dissent from its accredited list. Instructors at banned colleges would lose AAUP membership, affecting nearly all major U.S. institutions. Five Ohio college presidents are part of the convention program with tours of Cleveland colleges planned.
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Cleveland
American Association of University Professors
L. I. Thurstone
University of Chicago
Association
Ohio
Boy Slayer In Center Of Legal Snarl In Ohio
Johnny Woods, 14, of Belmont County, is at the center of a legal snarl after Lancaster Boys Industrial School refused to accept him. Officials debate where he should be held as he awaits a possible transfer to a state institution or the penitentiary at age 18.
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Columbus
Johnny Woods
Belmont County
Lancaster Boys’ Industrial School
Oberlin
Hal Griswold
Griswold
A. WK. Fearsch
Lancaster
Johnny
William Meeker
Colerain
St. Clairsville
Common Pleas
W. W. Cowen
Gilbert Bettman
Ohio Penitentiary
A. W. O. L. Marks
Fred Moore
Library Sets Record Circulation Rise in 1930
Miss Brooks reports a strong year for Ely Public Library with about 850 new books added, bringing holdings to roughly 26 000 volumes. A surge in new library cards occurred from September 10 to December 10 with 763 issued, signaling growing local use and hopes to surpass this year’s records in 1931.
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Miss Brooks
Moscow Factory Workers Train for Diplomatic Posts Abroad
Factory workers in Moscow undergo a special one year training course to prepare for diplomatic posts abroad. The program aims to supply skilled personnel for international assignments and foster diplomatic careers among workers.
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Moscow
Cleveland Produce and Livestock Market Report
Butter and eggs steady as markets show mixed cattle and hog tones. Hogs mostly 2c higher weekly, cattle strong for steers, calves lifting to 11.80, sheep weak but fat ewes firm, eggs 28c extra firsts, poultry steady, potatoes firm with Wis rounds 1.40 to 1.60 per cwt. Grain prices listed by class and region, including wheat 7 3-4 to 8 1-4, corn 62 1-4 to 68 cents, oats 32 cents.
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Cleveland
United States Department Agriculture
United State
McClures
Wiscons
Ida Russell
Colorado
McClure
Toledo Livestock Receipts and Market Summary
Toledo livestock market notes receipts: cattle, calves, sheep light. market generally steady. Hogs at 10 cent lower. heavies about 8.00 to 10.00. mediums around 80.89. hogs 3.25 to 8.40. pigs 8.25. Cattle receipts light. calves light. sheep light. overall market steady for cows and calves.
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Toledo
Chicago cash quotations report fragment
Receipt oriented fragment shows prices for dairy products with scores and grades. Mentions creamery extras and standards with 92 and 90 scores and a partial entry for extra firsts. No clear names, places, or dates beyond Chicago context.
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Chicago
Ermeaco
Sale Of Auto Tags Still Slow
Lorain County Automobile Club reports slow auto tag sales for next year with about 1,830 sets sold since December 1. Of these, 1,700 were for passenger cars and 130 for trucks. A last minute rush is anticipated in the final two or three days of the year as no extension for 1959 plates will be granted.
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Lorain County Automobile Club
Leon Brown
Christmas Gatherings Honor Sheffield Friends and Relatives
Sheffield Christmas events recount visits and dinners across families including Johnsons Chambers and McAllisters. Community Club members distributed vegetables and fruit to needy families from Johnson's garage, while multiple households hosted gatherings on Christmas Day.
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Sheffield
Lee Johnson
Farle Johnson
Percy Chambers
Edna
Sarah Reeve
Lorain
Gonger
Shirley Garfield
John Morris
Lord Road
Frankie Reese
Incent
Marian Chambers
Spaulding
Mentz
Norwalk
Clyde McAllister
North Ridge
H. C. Chambers
Wallie Johnson
Elyria
Vincent
Ruth
Alan Johnson
Howard
Neva Carrick
Garfield Community Club
Johnson
Herbert Chambers
Willard Taft
Harvey Chambers
Archie Haynes
Henry Jackson
Clifford Spaulding
Virden Maddock
Harry Root
George Root
Dick Myers
Ed McCollum
Homer McCollum
Canton
Raymord Dunfee
Minneapolis Grain and Flour Prices and Shipments Report
The Minneapolis grain market shows shipments at 27,096 units with wheat values including No. 1 northern 732-248, 761-2c and No. 1 red durum 3c. Derg Tid-4e May 76 1-2c July 71 3-4c. Corn No. 3 yellow on basis and oats No. 2 white 263-8272 o-Se. Flour No. 1 priced at 1.49 to 1.52.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
Chicago grain close and prices on wheat corn rye futures
Chicago markets close with mixed futures for wheat corn and rye for December and March delivery. Prices fluctuate across open high low and close columns with notable shifts for March May and July contracts.
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Chicago
aGco Grain
Der
Railroad fares to boost war on dwindling passenger traffic
Railroads pressed to restore passenger volumes as commissions note a 42 percent loss since 1920. 1923 saw about 47 billion passenger miles, with 1926 figures down sharply. buses and air travel gain share as intercity travel shifts. 1927 projections show continued declines for rail in favor of motorbus and air segments.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Abo
Commerce Department Aeronautics Pranc
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Chicag
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Wellington
Dokerty
Henry TE. Pohermy
Capital
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Union Street
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Earl Jones
Janby Oil
Penfield
Tueh
Nova
James Worcester
East College Street
Philip
Florida
Worcester
Nellie Heisinger
Maynard Metcalf
John Hopkins University
Baltimore
Irving W. Metcalf
Wilmot X. Metcalf
Rowland van Avusdale
Monclovia High School
Harry van Ausdale
Mrs. Elver Grills
Richard
Mrs. Grills
Mrs. Brillhart
Sullivan
Aliss Rain Brooks and
Grand
Mrs. Cook
Charlote Brooks
Ae Eleanor Papworth
Sheila Oldfield
Park Street
Mary Venn
Indiana
William Sedgeman
Harvard University
Frank Sedgeman
R. W. Young
Prospect Street
Harold Henderson
Quildren
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
J. T. Henderson
Jessie Dyde
Toronto
Canada
Leila Holloway
Birdie 2
Ottumwa, Iowa
Otis Worcester
Charlies Ross
Clarence van Ausdale
J. A. Stevens, Jr
E . Padley
Hast Lake Road
Joel Williams
Eim Street
MARS
Nagy Mary
Boy Slayer
Legal
Maine
Harley Deckel
F. M. Sponseller
Elyria Savings & Trust Bid
Stang & Elgart
Chappel St
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