Pinchot Ramps Up Move to End Coal Strike
Governor Gifford Pinchot as central figure in the anthracite wage dispute plans talks with John L. Lewis in Philadelphia to chart a course ending the six month strike. The conflict idled 158000 miners and harmed 40000000 national ton hydrogen coal users amid a severe winter storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Harrisburg
Gifford Pigchot
Pennsyvvania
United States
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys entire block in Georgetown
A major blaze in Georgetown devastated a full city block including a three story hotel. Fire departments from Ripley and Cincinnati aided local crews and the loss is estimated at about $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Gey
Ripley
Cincinnati
Suit to Quiet Title on Forty Nine Acres in Carlisle Township
Rolite and Edna Turner file in common pleas a suit to quiet title on forty nine acres in Carlisle township. They seek a final hearing to clear the deed and nullify claims from heirs tracing through Philo Murray and Asabel Bacon times via warranty deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolite
Edna Turner
Court of Common Pleas
Carliste
Philo Murray
Asabel Bacon
Trarfer
Lorain County Board Votes Funds for Exhibits
At its annual meeting the Lorain County School Board voted to spend 250 dollars for materials used by county pupils to prepare exhibits for the Elyria and Wellington fairs next fall. Only Mrs Alma K Portmin opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Elyria
Wellington
Alma K. Portmin
Woman Judge Sought for U. S. Senate Nomination
Friends of Florence E. Allen of Cleveland advocate her for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate opposing Frank B. Willis former governor on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Allen
Cleveland
Supreme Court
U. S
Frank B. Willis
Shooting mystery in Oberlin leaves Howard Smith in hospital
Oberlin police seek truth after Howard Smith 45 is shot and treated for a bullet wound near the heart. Smith gave varying accounts of the shooting, claiming flu like illness at first. officers have not verified any version. He lived alone on Oberhard and worked as a mechanic in Elyria. his wife and two Cleveland children are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Howard Smith
Oberlin-rd
Oberlin Hospital
Smith
Oberhard
Elyria
Cleveland
Tube Co Opens New Department in Lorain
The National Tube Co. opens a new department in Lorain to manufacture seamless tubing at skelp mill No. one. The new tubing is said to have better tensile strength than the firm’s current product.
Maryland Governor Ritchie Seen as 1928 Democratic Presidential Hope
Washington dispatch says Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie announced a third term bid for governor, signaling a shot at the 1928 Democratic presidential nomination. Analysts note his decision follows talks with key party leaders from the Smith and McAdoo camps, positioning him as a top horizon candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Ritchie
State House
United States Senate
Smith
McAdoo
Richin
Gov
al Smith
Cleveland Judge Criticizes Crime and Lawyers Views
Judge Alva Corlett of Cleveland spoke at the Kiwanis club on crime saying lawyers offer little hope and urging citizens to unite beyond race and creed. He warned crime is rising and could force drastic measures to curb it, sharing stories from his police court experiences and stressing public action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elyria
Toledo
Chicago
New York
Ambassador Child
Child
Alva Corlett
Kiwanis Club
Corlett
Cleveland Jewish Center
Ift
GoningtFILES Alleged Will Of Edwin Jennings
The filing of another alleged will of Edwin B Jennings Chicago recluse may complicate the 6 million estate dispute. Edward C Koester an alleged cousin claims to inherit all property. Doubt over authenticity arises from a mispelled Jennings word and observers call it a joke by heirs. Witnesses include Mary Stahl William Lawrence and Lester Ensign. Koester is serving a forgery term and the will's validity heads to the supreme court after probate denied it in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Jennings
Chicago
Martha Bogart
South Amherst
Edward C. Koester
Michigan
Jennings
Koester
Mary Stahl
Supreme Court
Engineer Testifies On Logan Gas Value At Rate Hearing
Columbus Feb 4. Chicago appraisal engineer Cecil Elmes testified before the State Utilities Commission on protests by Ohio municipalities against proposed gas rate increases. He defined going value as the value above physical holdings and stated Logan Gas Co. is worth 4 476 650 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Logan Gas Co
Cecil Elmes
Chicago
State Utilities Commission
Ohio
Elmes
Corn Purchase Offer Prompts Price Rise Forecast
Matthew B. Wells of Bloomington Illinois faces a flood of letters and telegrams from farmers after broadcasting a bid to buy 10,000,000 bushels of corn at one dollar per bushel. He predicts a higher corn price due to the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew B. Wells
Bloomington
Fire traps 17 miners in Horning mine in Pa
Rescue workers feared the bodies of 17 entombed men at Horning mine four of Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Co would not be recovered for weeks as a fire raged 2,000 feet behind a safety wall near the main entrance. Mine No 1 continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horning
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
New York
Ferrien
Ellpa
Phoneniz
Vapor
Thomas Howard
Asbury Park
Sil
George Quinn
Fire Department
Jersey City
Peter Keane
Bandits Hold Up Store in Lorain
Two men robbed the A. and P. store at 250 Broadway Lorain at noon today. One man entered, threatened manager Carmen Fantarelli with a revolver and stole $40.78 from the cash register while a second man stood at the door. They fled south on Broadway and were not yet caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
A. and P
Broadway
Carmen Fantarelli
Question of Tax Returns Publicity Before Senate
Washington February four. Progressives from both parties push to repeal current tax publicity laws and make all income tax returns public records. Senators Norris and Couzens lead the drive while the administration coalition lauds surtax gains and rejects higher top rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Couzens
Michigan
Senate panel pushes probe into Mellon aluminum firm
The Senate judiciary committee adopted a resolution urging the Federal Trade Commission to hand over all evidence on the Aluminum Company of America alleged to violate an antitrust consent decree. The panel did not vote on Senator Walsh’s critical report condemning DOJ delays in anti trust action. final action was postponed to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Walsh
Montana
Department of Justice
305 New Army Planes Provided For In Bill
Washington February 4 Appropriations for 305 new airplanes for the army air service were provided in the army supply bill reported to the Horse today The bill carried 39 581 924 of which about 18 000 000 was for the air service The sum recommended for the new planes was 7 604 000 McFadden bank bill passes House today Washington February 4 The McFadden bank bill liberalizing the national banking laws so as to allow national banks wider att tude in the establishment of branches passed the house this afternoon by a vote of 292 to 0
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Service
Army
Horse
Air Service
McFadden Bank
HOUSE
Reginald Denny Missing At Sea With Two Actors
Film star Reginald Denny and two other actors are missing after departing San Diego for Ensenada aboard a forty foot yawl. Planes to search the Mexican coast were prepared as Mrs. Denny in Los Angeles is reported prostrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Denny
Los Angeles
Lower California
Denny
San Diego
Ensenada
Mexico
Aince
Indore Maharajah Faces Possible Dethronement
Lord Reading weighs removing the Indore ruler amid grave complications from the nautch dancer murder case in which the maharajah is implicated. Mindu princes argue the British government cannot act against him as a powerful Indian king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Reading
Indore
India
Mindu
Man Stands Trial for Grand Larceny in Lorain Case
Vendal Krycovich faces trial on a grand larceny indictment. Judge A R Webber presides in courtroom No 2 with a jury. The charge stems from the alleged theft of $133 from Mike Kunch while he kept watch over Khunch's infant daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendal Krycovich
A R. Webber
Wesis
Mike Kunch
Lorain
Khunch
Krycovich
Duffy to resign from Ohio Industrial Commission
Governor Donahey is expected to accept the resignation of Thomas J. Duffy of East Liverpool as member and chairman of the Ohio State Industrial Commission, effective February 14. Duffy cites stagnant salary amid doubled cost of living and needs to educate his six children as reasons and plans to resume law practice focusing on industrial relations cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Donahey Moday
Thomas J. Duffy
East Liverpool
Democrat
State Industrial Commission
Duffy
Northern Japan hit by strong earthquake rattling Aomori
Aomori in northern Japan was shaken by a strong earthquake today with no damage reported. Residents fled into the open and many rushed to the streets after the tremor, a lighter shaking was felt in Tokio as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Aomori
Japan
Rammed Steamer Sinks, Crew Saved in Flushing Harbor
The Canadian steamer Marlock rammed and sank the British steamer Whimbrel in the harbor of Flushing. The Whimbrel crew was rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Belgium
Marlock
Flushing
Two Men Dead and Six Missing in Foundry Collapse
Two men died and six were missing or seriously injured when the North and Judd Manufacturing foundry roof collapsed under heavy snow in New Britain Connecticut. Firefighters searched ruins as officials estimated forty to sixty workers were inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
An @iimate
Nine men held in gambling raid at Ohio Hotel
Police arrested nine men at 2:30 am after forcing entry to the Ohio Hotel game room. Officers seized money and cards from a poker game and all men posted bonds for arraignment next Tuesday. Three defendants are from Lorain and the trial was postponed for City Solicitor Don Myers to attend a Logan Company hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
E. J. Stankard
Don Myers
Myers
Elyria
Logan Company
Ga3
Columbus
Lorain
Charleston Champ Will Get Trophy
John Giola, a married father of two, will be acclaimed Charleston champion and world record holder after dancing the Charleston for 22 and a half hours. He will be formally presented with a trophy cup and receive a week's engagement to perform at a local theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Giola
Senate calls for probe into Ward merger and monopolies
Senator King of Utah urged abolishing the FTC in a senate debate on the Ward baking merger worth 2 billion dollars. Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin joined in demanding action, seeking an investigation of Ward Products Company National Food Products Company and William B Ward and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
King
Utah
Senate
Ward
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Ward Products Company
National Food Products Company
William B. Ward
Entry of Countess into U S fought by Sec Kellogg
Secretary of State Kellogg told the District of Columbia Supreme Court that entry for Countess Catherine Karolyk would harm U S interests. He asked for dismissal of the petition seeking a passport as he argued the foreign exclusion power is not subject to court review. He cited evidence placing her in the undesirables category and noted she planned to visit a Philadelphia publisher but canceled plans after passport denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Catherine Karolyk
Kellogg
District of Columbia Supreme Court
State Department
Karoyli
Ralph Beaver Strasebutcher
Norriatown
Poscaylvania
Mee Pancport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lewis
U. S. Senate
Comlett
Goningt
Senate Finance Committee
Dowagiac
Mich
William Witkinson
Flord Witkinson
Grimeth Wilkinson
North
Atlantic
Ares
Albany
Penna. Philadelpina
New Jersey
FED
Charleston
DFM and
Probe OF Raking Merger
SEC. Kellogg
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!