Nationwide bootleg liquor deaths lead to major arrests
The Associated Press reports a nationwide wave of bootlegger activity causing deaths and blindness after consuming wood alcohol labeled as whiskey. Federal agents arrest Adolph Panarelli, John Romanelli, and Samuel Salesby, tied to a Hartford Christmas liquor scheme, with inquiries into shipments and barrels across cities including New York, Hartford, and Brooklyn.
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New York
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Ill Youngstown patients treated after wood alcohol exposure
Two separate cases of wood alcohol poisoning arrived at the Wa hospital in Youngstown. Both patients are seriously ill and were conscious only briefly after admission. Reports also mention Arabian volunteer activity and a railway power company planning a 5 cent fare rise to Marblehead and surrounding areas.
Washington rails face clash over Cummins bill and labor clause
Washington December 29 unions plan a high level conference led by Samuel Gompers to form a labor platform opposing anti strike provisions in the Cummins railroad reorganization bill. Four great railroad brotherhood chiefs and ten affiliated groups gather to map policy while wage talks for shop workers progress slowly.
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Ills Woman Perils Passengers On Train
In Toledo on December 29 Arthur Jackson of Pittsburgh shot and fatally wounded Gertrude Lowe and then attempted suicide as the Pennsylvanian train neared Union Station. Newsboy Frank Miller was slightly wounded by a stray bullet. The twelve day old child of Mr and Mrs Roy Gardner died at Memorial Hospital with funeral services planned for Tuesday.
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Pittsburgh
Gertrude Lowe
Union Statio
Frank Miller
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Memorial Hospital
Ridgelaws Cemetery
Four Victims Of Wood Alcohol Improve At Hospital
Doctor in charge says four men hospitalized for wood alcohol poisoning are improving and will be discharged soon. A companion, Walliam Whison, was found by police and also treated. They had a limited supply and were not near death. The incident may deter public drinking behavior.
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Memorial Hospital
Walliam Whison
Wome
Pioneer Lucy Wilder Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Lucy Gregg Wilder 76 widow of William T Wilder died Sunday at her home S03 East avenue after a long illness. A Elyria native she attended Elyria high school class of 1887 and lived in Elyria most of her life. Survived by sons Chas A Wilder William T Wilder Moses W Wilder Garfield J Wilder and daughter Daisy Wilder. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at her home conducted by Rev W B Winters of the ME church.
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William T. Wilder
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Elyria Niga School
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William T Wilder Moses Wuder
Daisy Wilder
Elyria
Garfield J. Wilder
Petersburg
W. B Winters
MEF Church
Belgian Steamer Wreck Off Cape Thace Crew Drowns
The Belgian steamship AMNew Van Prick, 1,600 tons, was wrecked off Cape Thace and the entire crew perished. The vessel had left Rotterdam about three weeks earlier. details on crew size are unclear.
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Associated Press
Halifan
Wee
Amnew van Prick
Cape Thace
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Rotterdam
Ohio Teachers Gather for Three Day Convention
Columbus December meeting of the Ohio State Teachers Association opens for a three day session. Taxation legislation affecting schools and the Wenner Teachers' Tenure bill are among the important subjects to be considered.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio State Teachers Association
Wenner
Recount Underway In Federal Prohibition Vote
A recount of ballots cast on the federal prohibition amendment at the November election began this morning in Columbus across about one thousand precincts. Officials expect the task to take several weeks.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Mornig
Men’s Business Club Plans Year‑End Supper and Concert
The Young Men's Business Club will hold its final meeting of the year tomorrow evening December 20 in the YM I dining room. An extra large feast is promised and Jim Armitage and others are set to perform a lively program starting at 7:30.
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Young Men‘s Business Club
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Jim J
End of Willys Overland Strike Declared by Judge
Judge John M Allis in U S district court ends the Willys Overland strike begun May 6 at Toledo plant after two deaths and numerous injuries. Pickets must withdraw and production to resume as before the disruption. The court rules a seven month absence from work voids employee status and bars union pickets from interference.
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Toledo
John Mallits
United States District Court
Willys Overland Automobile Co
Killitis
Pryor
Aillis
Kiliis
Automobile Concern
Last Mat
Extradition Demand For Former Emperor William From Holland
The Echo de Paris reports Britain and France will seek extradition of exiled former German emperor William after the peace treaty takes effect. The plan hinges on the treaty becoming effective and would be pursued via Holland.
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Giant Candy Cane Guess At Cin dy Shop Draws 1845 Votes
A striped candy cane hanging in a window drew 1845 guesses at the Cin dy Shop corner. The weight was 13.5 pounds, with 8 year old Belen Colgan of Lodshreet first to guess correctly. Police and many local merchants participated in the event.
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Polica Force
Policeman in Akron Charged with Killing Another Officer
Akron December 29 Patrolman Fred P Anthony is held at police headquarters on a charge of manslaughter for the death of Herman Jost a 43 year old mechanic shot during a fight this morning in Akron. Toledo December 24 The Sunday Times will raise its price to 7 cents beginning January 4 per its wartime issue.
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Associated Press
Akron
Fred P. Anthony
Herman Jost
Anthony
Toledo
Sunday Times
Four injured in Cleveland auto crash with Knuff family
Four residents of Cleveland were injured when a machine driven by Homer G Chanel collided with the Knuff vehicle on Ligewaker Dhoulevad near Lake Avenue NW. Joseph Knuff and family were taken to St Johns hospital with serious injuries. driver Chapple was arrested for careless driving. Chicago news notes coal operators debate wages after a nationwide strike.
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Glenn Knuff
Gilbert J.aurf
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Wr Knuff
St Johns Hospital
Cleveland
Mr Krug
Western Automatic
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Frank Sprots
Daneil Memron
Ot Lakewood
Chappel
Trish Riot Kills Two Near Lord French Lodge
In Dublin, an early morning shootout in a Phoenix park near the vice regal lodge left an officer of the guard and a band intruder dead. Eight attackers were believed involved. four suspects were arrested as they fled the area after a nearly hour long exchange of fire.
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Ily Associated Press
Dublin
Phoenix Park
Vice Regal Lodge
Unrest Topics Dominate American Economics Convention
Chicago December meeting of the American Economics Association and allied groups discussed labor agriculture taxation and social problems arising from unrest. Delegates debated legislation affecting workers and farmers and the broader society as unrest continued to grow.
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Assocated Press
Chicago
American Econom Cs Association
Toda
Christmas at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children
Children at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children enjoyed a Christmas program with carols by the Congregational church choir at 6 50 pm and a Christmas tree at 10 20 am. F A Simythe portrayed Santa Claus and distributed gifts while the children sang and received stockings and treats. Marriage licenses issued include Delbert Joll and Nehie Soll, Arthur Pelander and Cora Carlson.
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NeHie Soll
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Yo Fain
Cora Carlson
BETAS
Movie Theatre Planned For East Broad Avenue Site
A proposed project calls for a two storey building on East Broad with a front entrance on Jae Bock Avenue. The plan envisions a movie house with a 1000 seating capacity and adjacent improvements including a rear alley, while negotiations continue with landowners and local officials.
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Jow Smith
Ngee Street
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Reir
Jae Bock
Taums
Moose Lodge Hosts Christmas Entertainment for 150 Children
The Moose Lodge held a Christmas afternoon event in their lodge room with about 150 children and parents. Santa Claus greeted guests while Frank Sittinger led the program and Mayor Jones spoke on Christmas meaning. Gifts of fruit books and tangerines were given. attendees included Edward Krughman Jr and other lodge members.
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Mayor Jonés
By Broth Co
Robert Patterson
Edward Krughman, Jr
Chronicle-Telegram Increases Mail Subscription Prices
A notice reports price hikes for Chronicle-Telegram mail subscribers effective January 1. Rates rise to 1 per year, 5 for five months, 1.25 for three months, and 1 for one month. The article also notes a divorce granted by Judge Redington for William DeSoto and Sarah DeSoto on grounds of gross neglect of duty.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Redington
Wildlam DeSoto
Sarah DeSoto
Two Armed Robberies Reported Across Cities
In Cleveland two armed thieves fled with 10 000 dollars in cash and 65 000 dollars in checks after ambushing James Hoduf. Perth Amboy burglars forced a safe at the Ees and Flasslacher Chemical Company and stole 75 000 dollars in platinum and gold. In Ottawaake Michigan seven men robbed the People's Bank, shot cashier Herman Rothfuss, and escaped with 7 000 dollars in cash and Liberty bonds, while missing 20 000 in currency and bonds.
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Cleveland
James Hoduf
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Hoduf
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Yeggs
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People’s Bank
Ottawaake
Michigan
Herman Rothfuss
Mrs G E Hill Died Suddenly at 60
Mrs George F Hill 60 died Sunday noon at 249 East Sixth Street after brief illness. She was active in temperance work and church and charitable causes. Survived by husband and children Mrs Robert Davies Mrs R F Goedhe and Raymond Hill of this city. Funeral Tuesday 1 pm at home conducted by Reverend Neighbour. burial Fields Corner Cemetery.
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Sixth Street
Clars Hs
Fields Corners
Ropert Davies
R. F Goedhe
Raymond Hill
Baptist Church
Fields Corner
Woman Denies Love Caused Murder Linked to Rival Factions
Mrs Bennett denied that passion or factional rivalry led to the murder of J Stanley Brown. She was brought from Sanusky for questioning by Sheriff Caldwell and held for further interrogation. Authorities track movements before and after Brown’s body was found by his overturned car between here and Detroit. A taxi driver and a soldier, both sought, were linked to threats against Brown.
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J Stanley Brown
Dolly Peck Bennett
Bennett
Sanausky
Sheriff Caldwell
Futher
Browns
Here
Detroit
Taxiab
Brown
County Clerk's Office Closed for Remodel Work
The county clerk's office has been nearly idle due to repairs on the interior ceiling and tar covered equipment. Workmen have been on site with the office expected to reopen Monday.
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Clhrks
Fevse
Tris Hay
Navy and diplomats clash over WWI cross award claims
Nashington Tac reports Rear Admiral Weeker and aides say they hindered by Ambassador in Madrid during the March 1918 enemy offensive. A letter to Secretary Daniels says the naval cross for Weeker was properly earned, noting opposition from the ambassador and urging congressional review.
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Darels
Spain
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Fliegen
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Senate
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Oters
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Hospital Notes Admission List With Names and Places
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