Indianapolis youths named as companions in bank robbery
Elmer Grayson, a confessed member of the trio that robbed a bank at Oakland and killed its president, identified two Indianapolis youths Richard McNeese and Ben Orville as his companions. He was brought to Nashville for safety amid possible mob violence as a large manhunt continued with state troopers and aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasryville
Tenn
Elmer Grayson
Oaksland
Indianapolis
Grayson
Kentucky
Richard McNeese
McCurdy Street
Ben Orville
Meridian Street
Bowling Green
Ind
T. C. Ferguson
Oakland
Robert Kirby
Smith's Grove Bank
Nashville
Tooming
Kirby
Smith's Grove
Hays Pute
Louisville
Bandits Who Killed Officer Sought Across Four States
Fresh details say state police join the hunt for three bandits who yesterday shot and killed a patrolman and wounded another near Butler and New Castle. A blond girl is among the fugitives. Rewards and motorist cooperation surge as investigators pursue leads across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Brady Paul
Ernest Moore
State Highway Patrol
Buter-New Castle
Butler
North
Jackson
Ohio
Lawrence County
Coast Guardsmencharged with manslaughter in Downey case
Buffalo authorities arraign ASA Finnis Rudolph Thompson and Orville A Grant on warrants for second degree manslaughter in the death of 27 year old Eugene F Downey Jr a suspected rum smuggler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COAST
Inquiry into holding companies shaping railroad management
Washington December 28. Senate investigation into the influence of holding companies and investment trusts on railroad management will be sought before railroad consolidation legislation. Chairman Couzens of the interstate commerce committee said the inquiry would be started by his committee or by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Couzens
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Injunction Granted in Fogarty Suit Against Tunney
Bridgeport Conn Dec 28 Mrs Katherine King Fogarty was forever enjoined and restrained from suing James J Gene Tunney over an alleged promise to marry her Judge Carl Foster had earlier ruled for Tunney in the counter suit to Fogartys 500000 breach of promise claim and ordered the clerk of Fairfield County Superior Court to sign the injunction request by Tunneys lawyers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunney
Bridgeport
Conn
Katherine King Fogarty
James J
Gene) Tunney
Carl Foster
Fogarty
Fairfield County Superior Court
Lunney
France to Begin Naval Building Program
Paris dispatch reports the chamber of deputies approved the government's naval program today and orders its immediate start despite the upcoming five power conference at London. The action signals a rapid build up of France's naval forces amid looming international talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
London
York Minister Abandoned After Ship Runs Aground
The British steamship York Minister went ashore off Tafifa last night. The crew abandoned the vessel as salvagers began attempts to refloat it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
York Minister
Tafifa
Cleveland plans round the world flight with prize offer
Cleveland, Dec 28 An announced prize of 100000 and word that engineering data for a special 32 passenger Fokker plane will be ready next week spurred Harry Husted to plan a spring round the world flight beginning with a Pacific hop. Col William Easterwood posted the prize for the first Pacific crossing and Roy Russell said the plane data would be ready. Husted aims for a June 14 China takeoff with refueling over Hawaii and a world circuit via Moscow Berlin Paris London New York and San Francisco, costing an estimated 500000 to 750000. A separate suit for 450.56 was filed by Samuel Fox & Sons against Mrs J Rothinen in common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Harry Husted
William FF. Easterwood
Texas
Pacific
Husted
Hirsted
Wasterwood
Rome
Dallas
Roy E. Russell
Fokker Aircraft Corporation
Fokker
Iusters
Asoon
Hasbrouck Heights
N.o7
Bte Shin
China
Hawaiian Islands
Moscow
Berlin
Paris
London
New York
San Francisco
Common Pleas Court
Samuel Fox & Sons, Inc
la Porte
Ind
Mra
Brand Pleads Guilty and Is Paroled in Robbery Case
Robert Brand of Furnace Street pleaded guilty to highway robbery charges in Judge W B Thompson's court and was paroled for one year to Charles Heimann. Brand and accomplices Percy Wight Stark and Clifford Hoons were arrested after Deputy Sheriff Andrew Beyko leveraged a confession from Stark. Stark's case may proceed in Probate Court due to the girl's age. Brand's parole was approved by the prosecutor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
Robert Brand
Furnace Street
Charles Heimann
Trig
Miss Stark
Bank cashier Benjamin Sender missing in Madeira search
An intensive hunt is under way for Benjamin Sender, 49, cashier of Carmarga Bank at Madeira, missing since yesterday. Police suspect he may have been lured away after a meeting with James Telford in real estate dealings, with Henderson's earlier troubles noted.
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Telford
Henderson
Autos Collide On Oberlin Road In Friday Incident
Police reports state autos driven by C. M. McCormie of 312 East Avenue and E. C. Manz of Akron collided on Oberlin road Friday. Manz tried to pass between McCormie's car and a streetcar, damaging a fender on McCormie's auto and scraping the streetcar's side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. McCormie
East Avenue
E. C. Manz
Akron
Oberlin
Manz
McCormie
France vows firm stance on naval policy ahead of London talks
Washington reports France will press its naval program while seeking to avoid derailing the London Conference set to open Jan. 21. Paris aims to rejuvenate its pre war fleet with a 48 000 ton build from 1930 to 1934, including cruisers and destroyers, while insisting on policies under Kellogg and 1930 limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Frenc
London
Bux Mans
Tardieu
MacDonald
United Press
Emforces
Hoover
France
League
Marine
Georges Leygues
Ministry of Marine
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Boy Accidental Shooting Near Death In Benton Ridge
Dalel Downing aged 12 of Benton Ridge was near death from a bullet wound inflicted by fellow 12 year old Morria Morfit during target shooting. Police say the incident was accidental. Drownings reported in Sboro as Mrs John Start, 50, fell into a spring at her home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Sboro
John RR
Start
Here
Andersons recalled in Elyria after Mrs Tennessee Mitchell Anderson found dead
Elyrians recalled that Mrs. Tennessee Mitchell Anderson, 53, former wife of Sherwood Anderson, died at her Chicago apartment after being missing for six to seven days. The novelist's ex-wife had lived in Elyria 15 to 20 years ago and ran a paint and repair shop there. News dispatches note unresolved details and a noted shift in Anderson's life following their divorce and remarriage to Elizabeth Pyall of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Mitchell Anderson
Sherwood Anderson
Chicago
Anderson
Elyria
Modern School of Writers
Police End Life of Three Racketeers in Chicago Hall
Chicago police clash with gunmen in a labor union hall, killing three extortionists and wounding an officer. The gun battle marks a brutal opening in a racketeer war over union gains, as police vow no quarter. The trio led by William Quan faced Powers and other union officials amid ambush and return fire.
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Chicago
Dea
West Side
William
Humpy) Quan
Cfffins
Michael J. Powers
Powers
Quan
William Wilson
Electrical Workers’ Union
William Huan
Patrick B. O’connel
Jane
Mitchell
Raymond Kinkerly
Wilson
Ting
Doherty
O'Connell
Weather forecast and a narrow escape in Cleveland
The period December 7 to 19 shows mixed precipitation with near to below normal temperatures across Ohio and Tennessee, followed by a cold spell and rain. In the Great Lakes region expect unsettled conditions with frequent precipitation and cooling near the end of the week. Quick thinking by James Watset, a former Elyrian, saved his housekeeper and his three year old granddaughter in Cleveland when a gas blaze from a defective stove nearly suffocated them. Neighbors arrived in time to avert tragedy.
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Ohio
Tennessee
Great Lakes
Elyrian
James Watset
Cleveland
Dristmas Mount
Wa' A
May Will Carry On Fight For Freedom
William May former manager of the Peerless Ojoy Commy in Lorain will urge a higher court to grant a new trial on a manslaughter conviction. A Lorain jury found him guilty of driving the car that killed 49 year old W J Clark at Overlin avenue and 8th street in Lorain. May faces 1 to 20 years if the motion for a new trial is denied.
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Lorain
William May
Commy
Common Pleas
W. B. Thompson
Charles Ads F Lotain
Richard Horan
May
W J. Clark
Overlin Avenue
8Th Street
Thompson
Lorain County road becomes state route under plan
About fifteen miles of Lorain county highway are added to the state system. The Leavitt road from Oberlin through Whiskeyville to Amherst area will join State Route 57. The move may extend Route 58 toward Oberlin and place Amherst near a state highway corridor. Thousands of county roads nationwide were taken over by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Columbus
State Highway Department
Leavitt
Oberlin
Whiskeyville
Middle Ridge
Wlyria-Lorain
Lorain
Amherbt
President Hoover Uses Temporary Offices in War Department
President Hoover ran the executive affairs of the nation from temporary offices in the State and War Department Building after workmen rushed reconstruction of his West Wing offices. The rooms across from the West Wing hold historic ties from pre World War I secrecy to General John J. Pershing. Rebuilding the old executive offices is pushed rapidly and the President is expected to return within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
State
War Department
White House
John J. Pershing
Battle Monuments Commission
Death of Elyria athlete after nose fracture
Ray Draegert 23 of 415 Thirteenth street died at Elyria Clinic at 7:18 PM from complications after a fractured nose sustained in a basketball game. Doctors failed to stop a cavernous sinus thrombosis and a blood transfusion, while family waited at bedside. Draegert, a local star and former minor league pitcher, is survived by wife Esther and daughter Jean, plus parents, siblings, and in-laws. Funeral at 1 PM Monday at his home and 2 PM services at St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Columbia Club pallbearers and team members assisting. Burial at Nidgelawn Cemetery.
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Ray Draegert
Thirteenth Street
Elyria Clinic
Draegert
Higria
Elyria City
Cleveland Indians
Esther
Jean
Charles
Carl
Cleveland
Charles Schoenfeld
Alfred Schultz
Elyria
Dre Fert
August Krugmagy
Nome
Moat St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sith
Sehroeder
Nidgelawn
Columbia Club
St. John’s Church
Draesert
Sufferg Fracture at Harshaw. Lumber Co Worker Injured
Sufferg Fracture at Harshaw ay Friday afternoon Stews agyl, 52, 104 Kueh atroer suffered a compound-trace dure of the third finger of his left hand. He was treated for the injury at Elyria Memorial hospital. Wiliam J. Spear, 65, 257 Abbey yood, mul man at the Elyria Lumber Company, had the thumb of his right hand amputated in a separate accident involving a jointer machine. Spear is recovering. he was taken to the Elyria Clinic by Robert Cerehore, an official of the lumber company, after the incident. Thirteen lodgers here. Transients didn’t fare well during the holiday season. police records show last night thirteen lodgers stayed at the city jail, with three claiming no home and two from the city. One from Ireland held honors for greatest distance from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuehatroer
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Chemical
Inijur
Wiliam J. Spear
Abbey Yood
Elyria Lumber Company
Iig
Spear
Eletia Clinic
Robert Cerehore
Lumber Ampany
Weident
Ireland
Commission on law enforcement reports on urgent questions
Washington December 28 the President's commission on law enforcement has completed recommendations on administration and reorganization of enforcement to speed liquor case handling and court procedures. They will be submitted to Congress once a joint committee is appointed, with a pledge to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President
Commission On Law Enforcement
George W. Wickersham
Congress
Congressional
Hoover
Wickersham
National Commission On Law Observance and Enforcement
Joint Committee of Congress
Wild Annals Brought In By Young Hunters
Cascade Park hosts a boys division Wild Animal Hunt with 54 youths. Merrill Walker won first prize with 7 141 points, as the field bagged lions tigers bears elephants giraffes and more on concealed cards. Other top scorers included Harry Mahan 6 537 Harry Morton 6 003 William Myers 8 976 Francis Flood 5 912 and Harry Flood 4 896.
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Cascade Park
Wild
Merrill Walker
Nhot
Harry Mahan
Harry Morton
William Myers
Francis Flood
Harry Flood
Harry Mackintosh
Norman Crowhurst
Harry Becker
Jam Bramwell
Bud Stark
Harold Pember
Barberton Man Dies In Jail Reported Alcohol Fatalities
Barberton, O. Dec 2. Brank Boyd, 35, died in city jail after drinking heavily since Christmas. Police say he was inebriated at the time. Earlier this week Kembie Seaton, 25, died in Akron from the same cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberton
Brank Boyd
M. Boyd
Kembie Seaton
Akron
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