Blizzard claims three lives on harsh stormed streets
In Milwaukee the blizzard left three men dead from heart failure while battling through 20 inches of snow and gale winds. Chicago and La Porte endured widespread outages as telephones and telegraphs failed and news services struggled to reach cities cut off by the storm.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Western Union
New York
International News Service
Westins House World Cryer
KYW
LA Porte
Ind
Here
Kingsburg
Union Mills
South Bend
Michigan City
Press Association
Service Held for Late President Wilson at Congregational Church
Nerial services were held this afternoon at the Congregational Church for the late president Woodrow Wilson. Rev Burner of the Church spoke. City merchants suspended business from three to four during the hour, with the service conducted under the auspices of the American Legion. City hall and courts kept routine, and schools observed five minutes of mourning.
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Woodrow Wilson
London
Sant Margaret's Church
Return of Vera Zeieler Missing in Kidnapping Tale
Feb 6 report from Youngstown Ohio recounts Vera Zeieler of Butler Pennsylvania claiming she was kidnapped by four in a car and escaped after being driven toward Akron. She described being seized, chloroformed, and later recaptured before police were alerted by Lt Me.
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Ngstown
Vera Zeieler
Butler
Youngstown
Buzzard
Obituary Notice for Rundle in Taylor Pennsylvania
The obituary notes the death of Ody Rundle at fifty nine years. He is survived by his brother Mrs. Bart of 121 Beverly Court. The arrangement states a funeral in Taylor Pennsylvania with the body to be moved tomorrow and services on Friday.
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Rundle
Bart
Beverly Ct
Ody
Taylor, Pa
Shipping Board Chairman Nominee Named
INGTON February report states T. V. r. of Buffalo New York designated by the President as chairman of the States Shipping Board.
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Ington
Buffalo
The
States Shipping Board
La Grange Lad Wins Point In Trial
The rape case against Adrian Buswell was to be completed today as both sides tested eyewitness testimony for the defense. Attorney Chamberlain moved to quash the indictment arguing two individuals cannot be jointly charged. the court sustained the point and the jury will consider only two counts of rape with consent and attempted rape.
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Adrian Buswell
Chamberlain
Supreme Court
Stolen Ford Roadster and Trailer Reported
William Wilder told police a Ford roadster and trailer were stolen from in front of his Fifth Street home last night. He returned, found the vehicle missing, and supper followed. Authorities have alerted surrounding cities to watch for the vehicle.
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William Wilder
Fifth Street
Veterans Bureau inquiry summons grand jury
A special grand jury is convening today in Chicago to investigate the conduct of the Veterans' Bureau under former Director Charles R. Forbes. The action aims to examine possible mismanagement and related issues tied to the bureau's operations.
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Chicago
Veterans’ Bureau
Charles R. Forbes
Whitney declines education board appointment
John G. Whitney of the Foster- Fitch Co. says he is not a candidate for the board of education and would not serve if elected. He notes current duties on the M. E. church building committee and his business interests would prevent proper attention to school board work.
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John G. Whitney
Foster- Fitch Co
Board of Education
M. E. Church
German Embassy Flag Row Spurs Washington Taxi Protest
In Washington, Feb 6, German embassy flag at half mast for Woodrow Wilson sparked a dawn protest by about 150 taxi drivers and ex servicemen at 1435 Massachusetts Ave. Police reserves dispersed the crowd after they sang The Star Spangled Banner while the flag remained lowered. Berlin stated no German instruction was issued on the matter.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Massachusetts Avenue
Otto Wiedfeldt
United States
Wilson
Berlin
Foreign Office
Rites Friday for Chas Albright 78
Chas. Albright died at his son Jacob’s home in Oberlin on Tuesday afternoon February 5 1924 at age 78 years seven months and eight days He was born in Strelitz Meelenburg Germany and came to America as a child settling in Russia township where he spent his life He is survived by one daughter Mrs Wilson Haugh Elyria two sons Jacob and Clarence four grandchildren one brother and many relatives His wife had died about two weeks earlier Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at Jacob Albright’s 243 E College St Oberlin Ohio in charge of the Odd Fellows Burial will follow beside his wife in Cleveland Street Cemetery Amherst
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Chas. Albright
Jacob
Oberlin
Strelitz Meelenburg
Germany
America
Russia Township
Wilson Haugh
Elyma
Clarence
Jacob Albright
E. College St
Ohio
Odd Fellows
Cleveland Street
Amherst
Lorain Honors Woodrow Wilson Funeral
Lorain closes city offices and public schools during the hour of Woodrow Wilsons funeral services today in memory of the late president.
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Lorain
Woodrow Wilson
Lake drains into Milford mine. 41 miners drowned in Minnesota
In Crosby Minnesota the Milford iron mine flooded when a lake emptied into the shaft. Forty one miners perished, seven escaped by riding a shaft “ship” to safety, as engineers warned entry may take weeks. The mine belonged to Geo H Crosby of Duluth. Captain Crelin and Roland McDonald of Duluth were named among the victims.
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Minn
Tory
Geo. H. Crosby
Duluth
Crelin
Roland McDonald
European leaders urged League of Nations admission for Germany and Russia
London reports Premier Ramsay MacDonald urged Germany and Russia join the League. Memorial services for Woodrow Wilson planned in London. Moscow says reports of unrest are Western misinformation. Rome notes Giolitti Orlando and Denicola reject Mussolini electoral lists. Mexico City forecasts Vera Cruz occupation within 24 hours as rebels evacuate capital.
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London
Germany
Russia
League of Nations
Ramsay, MacDonald
Rome
Giolitti
Orlando
Signor Denicola
Chamber
Mussolini
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
War Department
Grafton Seeks Court Order To Stop Garage Parking
The village of Grafton files suit against George Spitzer to halt parking cars on Grafton Street near his garage. The petition says he lines up many vehicles all day and sometimes all night, blocking use and enjoyment of the street. Officials had urged cessation, but he refused.
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Grafton
George Spitzer
Grafton Street
Spitzer
City trims Lorain force to sixteen workers
Lorain on February 6 reports Service Director Miller reduced his department from forty five to sixteen men. He says the cut will fit the appropriation for streets and parks while maintaining essential services.
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Lorain
Miller
Brinker Dies At 53 At Home On Columbus Street
William A Brinker 53 11 17 died at his home 264 Columbus Street last evening at 7 30 He leaves wife Anna and four children Walter of Cleveland Virg Francos Schiefley of Sandusky Elmer of Elyria Howard at home and two grandchildren plus a mother sister and a brother in Pittsburgh Pa He was a member of St Johns Lutheran Interment Ridgelawn cemetery Funeral services at 2 00 Friday at the late home conducted by Rev Birkner pastor of St Johns Lutheran church
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William A. Brinker
Columbus Street
Anna
Walter
Cleveland
Virg
Francos Schiefley
Sandusky
Elmer
Elyria
Howard
Mather
Pittsburgh
Birkner
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Brinker
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Lioness Kills Aged Doctor During Film Shoot
Rome February 6 an enraged lioness mauled to death Augusto Valombi aged doctor and supervisor on the set of the moving picture company filming Quo Vadis. The tragedy occurred with the entire company witnessing.
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Rome
Lon-Ess
Augusto Valombi
Moving Picture
Elyria Woman and Booze Toters Fined in Downtown Raid
Detective Zarnke and Patrolmen Southam and Brown raided the home of Irene Stephan and Hollis Brown at 204 Pine Street arresting both. Irene was charged with illegal possession of liquor and Brown with disorderly conduct. The liquor water tested over three percent alcohol and Mayor Hinkson fined Irene $500 plus costs and jailed her until paid. Brown was fined $5 and costs.
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Zarnke
Southam and
Brown
Irene Stephan
Hollis Brown
Pine Street
Irene
Hinkson
Five Die in Boiler Blast at Crider Rolling Mill
Five men were killed when a boiler exploded at the Crider rolling mill plant in Crider Kentucky. The deceased include J. W. German proprietor Herman Gorman Edward Ramage miller Hugh Ramage and J R Van Mannan boilermaker. They were the sole occupants at the time of the blast.
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Princeton
Ai Boler Eiploson
Crider
J. W. German
Herman Gorman
Gon
Edward Ramage
Hugh Ramage
J. R. van Mannan
Elizabeth Lee Injured After Auto Collision at Corner of Second and Middle
Elizabeth Lee suffered a severe scalp wound and other injuries when struck while crossing Second Street at Middle Avenue by a vehicle driven by William Midden of LaGrange. She was taken to her home for care after the incident.
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Elizabeth Lee
Second Street
Second and
Middle Avenue
Willam Midden
LaGrange
Shreve Rites Thursday Funeral for Charles Shreve
Funeral services for Charles Shreve who died Monday at his home 141 East Bridge Street will be held Thursday afternoon at Sudron Funeral Home at 2 o clock. Rev Julius Stienman of Sandusky will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Charles Shreve
East Bridge Street
Sudron
Julius Stienman
Sandusky
Ridgelawn
Wilson laid to rest on Mount St Alban in quiet ceremony
Woodrow Wilson lies at Bethlehem Chapel on Mount St Alban in a simple burial with family present and a small number of officials. Flags of flowers fill the room as prayers and scripture are read and a nation watches in mourning.
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Lake Huron
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United States Weather Bureau
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Lake Region
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Alexander
Green
Akron
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Ask
Barry
Harry
Int
Isea
Youngstown& Tahbe Company
Igler
Zuzler
Lambel
LA Grange Lad
VETS
John Whitney
National Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
Episcopal
Bethlehem Chapel
Cathedral
James Freeman
Moscow
Rothstein
Foreign Ministry
Coun
Columbus ST
Lioness
IK Bilt
Creder, Ky
Mount St. Alban
Washinton
Lincoln
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bier
Peace
8 Street
White House
Wilson Jand
Coolidge
Taft
James H. Taylor
Central Presbyterian Church
Sylvester Beach
McAdoos
James A. Freeman
Jude
God
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