Lawsuit Over Erie Street Road Repair Injury
Margaret Sis of Elyria sues Elyria and the Construction Co. for 3000 dollars plus 20 dollars surgeon fees after a motor vehicle accident on Erie Street. She was riding as a guest when the car turned off Lake Avenue into a pile of cinders, injuring her head and face and leaving her nervous. Plaintiffs claim lack of lanterns signals and a public-open street under active contract that the city and contractor knew was unsafe.
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Margaret Sis
Elyria i S
Cit
Elyria
Erie Stree
Common Pleas Co
Willis Camp
Lake Avenue
E’vria
Vria
Booze Car Owner Arrested After G logging 28 Gallons Found
A wrecked abandoned auto on Eaton Center road yielded 28 gallons of liquor. Robert McLaughlin of Columbus was fined $25 and costs after a guilty plea to illegal liquor possession. Blanche Bennett was detained briefly but released. sheriff officials could not confirm knowledge by the pair. The incident stemmed from a snowbound car scene with multiple vehicles and a fictitious license.
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Atom Center Road
Robert McLaughlin
Columbus
S. J. George
Blanche Ennett
Custy
A’ Underhill
Eaton Center
Muzurik
Sheriffs Office
Blanche Bennett
Rob McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Columus
Anther Bat
McKlauschlin
New York Central Opposes Bus Line Extension
New York Central Railroad filed protest with the state public utilities commission against Ohio company Elyria Toledo Bus Co seeking to extend routes from Lake Road to Elyria and from Norwalk to Toledo. The action, dated December, challenges the request to extend auto bus service in the Columbus area.
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NEW York Central
Columbus
New York Central Railroad
Ntities Commisson
Elyria Toledo Bus Comay
Lakeroad
Hiyria
Norwalk
Toledo
Lorain County to expand road program in 1927
County Surveyor C F Biggs said Lorain County will adopt a larger road building program in 1927 than the prior year. The 1926 plan spent about 200000, with 75,000 received from the state for four major jobs. Planned 1927 projects include 2.7 miles of new concrete on Copopa Mallet Creek road and widening of West River Street Bridge and Route 2 on the Otowalk road, plus a Garfield Hill bridge on North Ridge Road north of Elyma. A new eight‑tenths mile concrete stretch was laid on the Oberlin Elyria road in Russia township to bypass the Oberlin business district.
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Lorain County
C. F. Biggs
Copopa-Mallet Creek
West River Street
Oberlin-Elyria
Russia Township
Oberlin
St Lawrence River Flood Swamps Towns and Homes
Ice jam on the St Lawrence River sent water rising and flowing over banks in On quest and the Montreal suburb Maisoa, flooding parts of the town and forcing residents to flee to upper floors. Firemen battled blazes as embers floated and communications were disrupted.
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Montreal
Tee
St. Lawrence
Onquest
Maisoanewe
Two Americans Held for Ransom by Mexican Bandits
Mexican federal authorities pursue bandits who seized J. W. Wiley and E. F. Connors, American workers at the San Francisco mines of Mexico. The captors demand 10,000 pesos for ransom, according to Ambassador Sheffield's report to the U.S. State Department.
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Hulletly
Washington
J. W. Wiley
EF. B. Conners
San Francisco
Mexico
Sheffield
State Department
Bank in Kansas City Closes Doors
Intercity State bank in Kansas City Kansas will not open today due to ongoing withdrawals after the Terminal Trust company closing in Kansas City Missouri. President Jack C. Nourse stated withdrawals began several weeks ago and forced the shutdown.
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BANK
Kansas City
Kan
Des
Intercity State Bank
Terminal Trust Company
Jack C. Nourse
Senate to Al Slush Fund Report
Washington December 31 The Reed fund committee outlines a forthcoming senate report on Klan activity and the Anti Saloon League efforts to influence legislature and congress It notes testimony about a high level Klan leader and controversial donations totaling over six million across thirteen states It mentions Rockefeller Jr and his family among dry supporters and reviews Indiana and New York funding tied to Teague advance efforts The panel finds Watson Robinson charges baseless and closes inquiry without further action
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Washington
Ku Klux Klan
Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Alfred
Senate
Reed 4
Testisi
Mavdi
William Fluembrunn
Keech
Zumbernno
Atayfeld
Prohibition
Fec
John Rockefeller, Jr
Famo
Rockefeller
New York
Oho
Iuinnis
Indiana
Pri
Clyde A. Wa‘b
Hoosier State
Watson
Robinson
World Court
Mac
Bloodless duel unfolds in Paris between rivals
In Paris a bloodless duel near Coulogne pits Hasvin Tourkt against Maxine Barr and Georges Mickel. Two seconds, two doctors, and a combat director witnessed the affair. At twenty five paces they fired on command. Michel missed on count one, Bazé on count four as they prepared, an accidental shot narrowly missing a fatal outcome.
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Paris
Tee
Hasvin
Michel
Baze
Fred
Fatality in Shale Landslide Near New Lexington
Atally town man Fat] Townsend, 33, died when buried by a land slide in a whale pit of the June- Hon City Sewer Pipe company at Junction C. Arrangements are made to send his body to Zanas ville home.
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New Lexington
Townsend
Zanasville
Poison Booze Death Toll Rising in New York
New York reports rising deaths from poisoned Christmas liquor, with the toll climbing to fifty and medical examiners predicting the month’s final figure above six hundred. Bellevue Hospital records show over 119 people hospitalized for alcohol poisoning, with many more treated in private institutions.
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New York
New York City
Charler D. Norris
Bellevue Hospital
Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff in Stock Fraud Suit
James Philfson Sr. of Lorain sued United Fowl company alleging fraudulent inducement to buy $1,000 stock. Judge A K Webber ordered recovery of the invested amount after finding the plaintiff deceived about a lease on a building and promised profits. Plaintiff testified he paid $150 cash at the time of the stock transaction.
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James Philfson
Lorain
Othe United Fowl
A KR. Webber
Common Pleas Court
Tictar
Ohim Ih Lneted Pand
Leram
Mareh Os
Cone
Malis Salad
Donahey to Holm reception fan 10th
Governor Vic Donahey will receive friends and civic leaders at an informal reception on the 10th in Columbus Ohio as he takes the oath for his third term. Arrangements are by a Columbus Chamber of Commerce committee with Claude Meeker as chair.
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Columbis
O. Dee
Vic Denahey
Civic Association of Citizens
Columbus Chamberl
Commer
Claude Meekerlas
Fold TP Truck in Detroit Raises Detro it Decor War
Two men hijacked a truck carrying funds for the Detroit streetcar system and escaped with 2500 dollars. Police pursued the suspects but details remain sketchy as investigators review the incident and locate the vehicle involved.
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Detroit
Mexico Nears Crisis as New Oil Laws Take Effect
Mexico City reports a looming political and economic crisis as the new land and oil regulations become effective at midnight. President Calles plans to enforce them despite U.S. protests, with American and British oil concessions not filed. Oil properties valued at about 800 million dollars are expected to revert to the Mexican government.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Calles
Resignation Opens Race for Utilities Board Post
Columbus December 31 With the resignation of George T Poor Republican as a member of the state utilities board effective with the New Year conjectures arise on his successor J W Huffman son in law to the former governor was previously named by Harry L Davis to succeed late Stan M Clendenning The salary is six thousand dollars annually Huffman will stay in Columbus to occupy law offices to be vacated by Attorney General elect Edward C Turner Governor Donahey said he would take no action this week and did not indicate his preferred successor
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Columbus
George T Poor
Itme-Acad
Poor
Hare
J. W. Huffman
Harry L. Davis
Stan M. Clendenning
Polon
Cincinnati
Edward C. Turner
Donahey
Homes Quarantined in Past Year Reported by Police
A police report presented by Officer Frank Wilt Ty notes 383 were quarantined in the past year. The document lists names in a written account of households affected and discusses the scope of quarantines and related costs.
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Frank& Wilt Ty
Hig
Youths Pay With Lives For Murders In Chicago Orgy
Chicago reports that James Gliew and Thomas McWare were executed after being linked to the slaying of Fred, a Sunday school superintendent, and accomplices Marie Blang, a teacher, and Ludwig Rose, a taxi driver, during a violent spree. One condemned man showed tears and attempted a smile as the noose was set. Gricius slept while guards restrained him.
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Chicago
James Gliew
Thomas McWare
Fred
Marie Blang
Ludwig Rose
MecWane
Gricius
Genards
Col Henry A DuPont Dies Suddenly at Estate
Col Henry A DuPont, 86, former United States Senator and member of the Dupont family, died suddenly at his Wilmington estate today. He is believed to have suffered heart disease.
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Col. Depont
Wilmington
Del
Henry A. DuPont
United States
Dupont
Nashville Flood Devastates City as River Rises
The Cumberland River flood crest is expected near 566 feet tonight causing widespread destruction in Nashville. Over 6,000 people displaced and property losses are estimated between 2.9 and 3.5 million dollars. The disaster surpasses the 1914 east Nashville fire in damage by more than 1.9 million and exceeds the 1927 flood.
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Nashville
Tenn. D
Cumberland River
Nedris
Motors given Monday to obtain licenses in Elyria
Elyria motorists face no arrest tomorrow or Sunday if they lack 1927 license plates, but after Sunday police chief Stankard warns penalties. He notes Lorain and other cities' rules on plate installation vary and the department cannot aid drivers found elsewhere.
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Elyria
ELOT
Stankard
Lorain
Bandits Hold Up Rentwood Bank Near Holiday Suburb
Two bandits robbed the Rentwood bank in a suburban branch near Louis on December 31. They locked two officials and a customer in the vault and escaped with about $7,000. Witnesses say the pair worked quietly, and bank staff were unaware the holdup had occurred for several minutes. One bandit fled on foot. details remain unclear.
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Louis
Rentwood Bank
Hrentwood
Tilo
Federal Judge Halts Hanging of Georgia Youth
Macon Ga Dec 31 The execution of Wade Johnson Millidgeville youth scheduled for noon was halted at the last moment by a federal habeas corpus writ issued on appeal by defense attorneys. The hanging, termed the last legal hanging in Georgia, is postponed until the Ninth Circuit or other higher court rules on the writ's merit.
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Macon
Wade Johnson
Millidgevilla
Tilson
Georgia
Clrsuit Court of Appeals
New Orlents
Peace in Seventh as Columbus Assembly Opens
In Columbus on December 31 the eighty seventh general assembly convenes and plans a cooperative, orderly session. Predictions by Senator Chester C. Barton expect a restrained, businesslike approach, with government spending curbed and Gov Donahey’s appointments controlled if needed. Senate leadership under Senator Holton and House Speaker designate O C Gray will steer proceedings as the assembly begins its work.
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Columbus
Genera Assembly
Slo
Donahey
Chester C. Barton
Cleveland
Assembly
O. C. Gray
House
Mas
Holton
Senate
Bolton
Donaheyv
Former Secy Fall Stricken By Pneumonia At Paso
Texts from Paso describe former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall in deteriorating health with pneumonia confirmed by doctors. Reports note bloody sputum and a lingering illness since Sunday, with his condition worsened by coughing fits and limited public statements from his aides.
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En Paso
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Nis
Enthusiasm Marks Meeting of Board of Trade Members
Members of the Board of Trade gathered at the Newell hotel for a reunion style meeting described as a love feast. T L Moise outlined the organization history achievements and future program, noting a three part plan covering industrial mercantile and civic work plus a survey aiding attraction of solidly financed firms to Elgin.
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Board OF Trade
Newell Hotel
FL A Board of Trade
T. L. Moise
Elsra
Fractures on Null Fatal to Laborer
Police investigate the death of Toni Fusco 33 at Elyria Memorial Hospital from a fractured skull sustained at Joe Barre's Woodford Avenue residence. Barre Jann Sitney Sheary Steary Karl Filles and fellow laborers at Xan Yers Central railroad are detained as officers probe blame and circumstances surrounding the injury. The body was found in Barre's garage with severe head injuries after a day of drinking and fighting. Police attest Fusco may have died within hours of admission. two witnesses reported friends in Fusco's room and in the garage, with further details on the case to follow on page 2.
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Toni Fusco
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Joe Barre
Woodford Avenue
Jann Sitney
Sheary Steary
Karl Filles
Barre
Fusco
Darra
Tle
Galor Sulta
Barres House
Earl Riley
Jobo Sitney
Sula
Sheary Heart
Tani Jenry
Pusco
Sulta
Poirie
Miley
Sitmey
Riley
New nonpoisonous denaturing formulas tested in Washington
Washington December 31 progress in Secretary Mellon plan to eliminate poison in denaturing industrial alcohol. Chief chemist Wintsm Linder says ten new formulas without wood alcohol are prepared for testing and potential substitution for current denaturants.
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Washington
Linder
Mellon
Bureau
National Alcohol Manufacturers’ Association
Treasury
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United Food Co
Onverge OF
George T. Poor
Quelrantined
John W. Weltons
C. Ogent
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Eastern Star
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