State Prison Keeper Slain by Convict at New Jersey Prison
Jos H Tinney, a state prison keeper, was shot and killed during an escape attempt at the State Prison in Trenton New Jersey. Convict Harry Baxter, 25, was killed after being shot while climbing a rope over the wall and fellow prisoner Frank Wapkowski surrendered after the escape bid. Tinney staggered from a prison wing, told the center keeper they had him, and later died from a bullet wound.
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Trenton
XN. J
Jos H. Tianey
Harry Baxter
Frank Wapkowski
Baxter
Wunkowski
Tinney
Joseph H. McChesner
Mac
Tinner
Levine Ready to Take Off on Long Southern Flight
Roosevelt Field February 4 The start of Charles A Levine’s much anticipated long southern flight was delayed hours due to partner Bliss Mabel Bell known as the diamond queen. Levine planned to fly solo with Miss Bell’s shopping delays and with Lieut Wilmer Stultz aboard in a Bellanca plane loaded with 1360 gallons of gasoline for a 4000 mile run toward Cuba or South America.
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Roosevelt Field
L. L
Chas. A_ Levine
Bliss Mabel Bell
Levine
Miss Bell
Manhattan
Dao
Liect
Wilmer Stultz
Cuba
South America
Clarence Chamberlain
Germany
Elyria Firm Is Bidder On Paving
A State Highway Department notice lists bids exceeding 2.3 million for highway work in multiple counties. Elyria based Hill and Will Co. bid 117 323.70 for paving section N of T H 12 in Mahoning County with contracts pending.
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Columbes
State Highway Department
Lax
Mardin County
I. C
Andrews Asphalt C6
Hamilton
Federal Asphalt Paving Co
Geo B. Walter
Lima
Brich
Walther
Churchill-Enck Construction Co
Furnish
Deltret
Jefferson County
I. Co
Bloomingdale
Wo Te Johnson Construction Co
Thicksville
Ben & Stringer and Co
Naxland
Empire Bridge
I. C Ft
Jefferson
N. C. Armstrong
Lisbon
Knox County
D. Kear
Wharton
Department of Public Welfare
Hill and Will Co
Elyria
T. Co. H-12
Mahoning County
Work On New Block to Start on Broad Street
The Chronicle Telegram reports the start of work to clear the old Dalidlags and dig the foundation for the Lewin dock on Broad Street about March 1. R. Silsbee is drawing plans for a modern business block seen as a major Broad Street improvement.
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Lewin
Broad Street
Chronicle- Telegram
R. 3
Silsbee
Hoover Move in Ohio Spurs Primary Debate
In Columbus on February 4, Secretary of Commerce Hoover enters Ohio primary prospects via Rep. Burton of Ohio. The move aims to deny a favorite son path for Willis, with Ohio Republicans weighing a broadening campaign and potential deadlock strategy for the 1928 nomination. The Ohio Republican central committee later endorsed Frank B. Willis as the party favorite son, setting June 23 and 27 for the state convention in Columbus.
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Ohio
Hamilton County
Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Willis
Rep
Burton
Woorter
Commerce
Burtob
Wills
Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Republican State Central Committee
P. Lincoln Mitchell
A. E. Anderson
Mitchell
Anderson
Ent
Veter
Tlligan
Warmer
Warner
Coolidge
Junother
Frank B. Wills
Memorial Hall
Many Theories For Farm Relief From OSU Farmers Week
Columbus February 6. At Ohio State University 10th annual Farmers Week concluded with record attendance 6649 surpassing 1952’s 6124. Farmers heard diverse relief ideas from speakers including support for the Narz-Haugen bill and criticism of it. Some urged tariff changes and economic readjustment while others argued farmers can adjust without aid.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Ohio Farm Bureau
Police Observe Quiet Period in January and February
Police chief E J Stankard notes a routine January February lull with little blotter activity beyond barn registrations and car reports from nearby cities. He warns March typically brings a busier period for the department.
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Police Dept
E. J. Stankard
Former Supt of Springfield to Speak at Rotary Meeting
Frank Grelton, former superintendent of schools here, now Springfield’s top official, will address the Rotary Club at next week’s meeting labeled “Past Presidents.” The Elyria Rotary Club will host the event with Shelton noted as the past president.
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Rotary
Frank Grelton
Springfield
Rotary Nest
Shelton
Wasirst
Elyria Rotary Clea
French fliers begin non stop flight to New Orleans
Meirico City February 4. Pierre Costes and Joseph LeBrix, French trans Atlantic aviators, leave Valbuena field at 7 08 a m on a nonstop hop to New Orleans. They plan a direct route to Tampico then along the coast to near Brownsville Texas where U S freighter squadrons await. They hope to complete the flight in about eleven hours.
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Meirico City
Pieu
Donne Costes
Joseph LeBrix
Valbuena Flying Field
New Orleans
Tampico
United States
Brownsville
Texas
Blast Near Luhrig Mine Sparks In Athens Ohio
The New York Coal Co blast near the Luhrig mine in Athens Ohio last night prompted police and county officers to investigate. Superintendent Charles Fitzer said no damage was found after surveying the property and that the company planned to hire only Hocking Valley miners, denying any import of non locals.
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Athens
Luhrig
New York Coal Co
Charles Fitzer
Herbert Parker
Fitzer
Hocking Valley
Fall River To Rebuild After Devastating Fire
Fall River Mass February 4 Fire tore through the New England mill city causing estimates of seven to twenty five million dollars in damage. City officials bankers and insurers pledge rapid rehab and deposits protection as about 100 mills and major buildings face debris cleanup and rebuilding. The Merchants Association offers aid to restart businesses while militiamen guard streets and authorities assess remaining dangers.
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Fall River
Mass
New England
Merchants Association
Fell River
Body of Haig Arrives in Edinburgh for Funeral Rites
The body of Earl Haig, war time fire marshal, arrived by train to Prince Street station in Edinburgh. The coffin on a gun carriage, escorted by Cameron Highlanders and pipers, was met by thousands of mourners as the procession moved to St Giles Cathedral. Burial is planned early next week at Betmerside House near Haig’s former home.
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Edinburgh
Scotters
Earl Haig
Empire
Prince Street
British Legion
Srt— Giles Cathedral
Dhancrs
Betmerside House
United States Seeks Treaty Banning Submarines
Secretary of State Kellogg told the House Foreign Relations Committee the United States is willing to sign a treaty prohibiting submarine use. He backed Rep Fortingham’s resolution from Massachusetts calling for outlawing submarines as the committee considers the measure.
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U.S
Washington
Kellogg
House Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Kellaxe
Forthingham
Repn
Mass
Senate and House Hearings Highlight Interior and Radio Nominees
Congress today furthers interior department appropriation debate as Col. R W Stewart faces contempt citation. Public Lands Committee extends Teapot Dome hearings while Interstate Commerce probes three Federal Radio Commission nominees. House activity notes naval affairs committee reviewing housing program plans.
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R. W. Stewart
Public Lands Committees
Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Radio Commission
Bombing Hit Campbell Mayor T Roy Gordon Home
The front section of Mayor T Roy Gordon’s residence in Campbell was wrecked by a bomb early today. Gordon and his four family members escaped unharmed after the blast. A man phoned asking how he liked the explosion and warned of further danger. Police detained four men for investigation. motive unclear, with officials suspecting liquor traffic connections.
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Campbell
T. Roy Gordon
Gordon
Chamberlin 3 Plane Crash in Endurance Flight Attempt
Clarence Chamberlin and co pilot Rogers Williams escaped injury after the Martine Bellanen plane broke apart during takeoff at Richmonds Hyland Field. The heavily fueled craft toppled after lifting only fifty feet, injuring Chamberlin on the hand while salvage efforts planned a quick restart with a new plane.
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Richmond
Clarence Chamberlin
ea@rly
Rogers Williams
Hyrd_ Field
Chamberlin
A. R. Martine
New York
Spain
Chamber Iimn
Disposal Plant Bid Figures Ready Soon
George Gascoigne Cleveland consulting engineer who drew up plans for the sewage disposal plant and works says official bid figures will be ready by the first of next week. City service director John Eidt announced this morning. Mayor James Hewitt visited Gascoigne in Cleveland on Friday and Eidt expects contracts to be awarded at least two weeks after the official figures are received.
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George Gascoigne
Cleveland
John
Eidt
City Service
James 4. Hewitt
Gascoigne
Cosgrave Returns Home After U.S. Canada Trip
President William T. Cosgrave completes a strenuous two week program visiting the United States and Canada and sails home aboard the White Star liner Olympic. His New York farewell included a St. Patrick's Society of Brooklyn reception and a Waldorf Astoria event.
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New Runn
United States
Canada
William T. Cosgrave
Filling Station Attendant Slain in London, Ohio
W Burt Clark a filling station attendant in London Ohio was fatally struck over the head by a masked assailant after a robbery late yesterday in Columbus. Police have been unable to locate the killer as efforts continue.
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Columbus, O
Yeaterday
W. Burt Clark
London
Columbus
Clark
Lindbergh Plans Flight For His Twenty Sixth Birthday
Charles A Lindbergh, famed aviator born February 4 1902 in Detroit Michigan turns twenty six today in San Juan Porto Rico. He prepares to continue his goodwill cruise toward San Domingo and Pan American countries aboard the Spirit of St Louis amid weather and aircraft concerns.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
San Domingo
Governor Pothier Near Death in Rhode Island
State reports Gov. Aram J. Pothier of Rhode Island critically ill at home in Woonsocket. Dr. Allen A. Weeden said the governor's condition was very grave and that death was merely a matter of time.
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Rhode Island
Tulletin Woonsocket
Aram J. Pothier
Allen A. Weeden
Bull seeks partition of Hogan's 3rd addition lot in Lorain
In Lorain a partition action was filed today in common pleas court by William Justen against Anthony Justen and others over Lot 8 in block 8 of Hogan's 3rd addition.
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Bull
Hogan
Lorain
Common Pleas Court
William Justen
Anthony Justen
Two More Bombs Exploded In Chicago
Chicago records two more bombings in the early hours. A cafe near the loop was wrecked by a powerful blast, and a neighborhood shoe store suffered about 400 dollars in damage. Authorities suspect bootleg racketeers placed the devices.
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Chicago
Millionaire Thobert W Stewart Faces Senate Hearings
Thobert W Stewart wealthy oil figure is granted a habeas corpus writ to avoid appearing before the Senate Teapot Dome hearing at noon. He was arrested for defying the committee and is to be questioned by 96 U.S. Senators in Washington. Sinclair’s associate waits in a hotel for possible court action.
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Washington
Thobert W. Stewart
Senate
Indiana
Jnne the Bailey
District Supreme Court
Col
Robert AW. Stewart
United
Distes Sinclair
Tress Stewart
Dawes
Teapot Dome Committee
Sinclair Worrier
Sinclair
District Court
Con- No. 1
Contimuea
Paga 2
Mother dies as SOK arrives after air trip complication
Emma A. Packard dies at Seaside hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage as son Charles Packard flew from Cincinnati with plans to reach San Francisco. The pair endured delays with a Chicago route change and a Salt Lake City stop.
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Long Beach
Calif
Emma A. Packard
Seaside
Packard
Omaha
Salt Lake City
Charles
San Francisco
Sioux City
Charles Packard
Cincinnati
Big Plane Heads to Nicaragua From Miami Flight
A motorless marine Fokker plane began its final leg from Miami at 5 13 am aiming for Managua Nicaragua. Lieutenant George Towner led two companions on the flight described as a Whabington to Nicaragua operation with hopes of reaching Managua.
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Miami
Fla
Marine Fokker
Three Years Sentences in Lorain Court Reach For Auto Crimes
Ten persons appeared before Judge A. R. Webter in crimic inal court this morning. Henry Yourkovich and Frank Zileaki each drew three year terms to the Ohio penitentiary in Colmes for car theft. Roy Smith, 18, Elyria, indicted for the same offense, was remanded to Corbett Southam of the Elyria police. Others faced varying penalties including fines and paroles as details unfolded.
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A. R. Webter
Ware
Wis
Henry Yourkovich
Etyring
Frank Zileaki
Lerotm
Ohio Pententiary
Colmes
Roy Smith
Elyria
Your
Theodore Lawrence
Cleveland
Nors Hebebrand
Webber
Way
Toledo
Hiebebrand
Harry
Virga Breening
H. G. Eschtruth
Amherst
Harry Ala Exuening
Harry Hebebrand
Breasing
Nute
Key
Robert Varlan
Jamestown
E. River
Davis
Espria
Contingen
Supplying Miners After Window Toss on Breed Street
Disjointed notes describe sending supplies to mining crews after items such as shoes and coats were thrown from a window on Breed Street. The event references miners’ relief efforts, a trip to a meeting place, and distribution at a hall with state involvement.
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Breed
Nota
Cuyahoga County
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