January Fire Toll in Ohio Reveals Tragedy and Carelessness
A fragmented report highlights January fire deaths in Ohio, citing 11 adults and 6 seniors among at least 37 killed, with 3 children among the victims. It blames unsafe conditions and carelessness, noting unscreened fires, sawdust explosions, and a fire linked to a woman's hair comb. The text laments missed warning signs and calls for better precautions.
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Ohio
H. A. Dykemen
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Faseline
Fife
Ship Trustees Move to Reopen City Hall Utilities
Trustees report quarter improvements to ship repair hall with $262 funding covered by town revenue. Henry Back claims he could complete the work, citing external wiring costs. The decision to proceed hinges on further assessment of expenses and authorization.
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Henry
King Approves and Pacific Treaty Signaling New World Roles
In a broad statement from Hastings dated February 7, the king lauds the Washington conference results and notes moves toward closer Anglo American ties while Anglo Japanese relations shift under a new framework. He references disarmament relief, reparations talks with Germany, and aims for a fair peace in Europe. Also reported is the death of Mrs Blanche Burke, mother of Mrs Florena Ziepfeld, at her daughter's home in Hastings.
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Pacific
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Germany
Kiag
Ging George
Brotigh
Washington
United State
Ireland
Irish Free State
Europe
Britain
France
Belgium
Hastings
Blanche Burke
Florena Ziepfeld
Rainlhe Burke
Mra Burke
Marietta
Ohio
Market price roundup for groceries and farm produce
Chicago wheat gains led by broad higher trade as wheat May 13 1 2 to 1 1 2, July 11 2 to 1 4, corn May 5 99 1 4 July 6 12 4 7 8, oats May 4 0 3 8 to 7 8, July 4 21 8 to 1 4, lard March 19 47, May 21 07 2. Provisions and farm items across listed prices include butter eggs cheese apples beans cabbage onions and potatoes with varied per unit quotes.
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Ohio
York State
Chicago
Stocks Rise Early Amid Mixed Movements in New York
New York stocks opened with a firm tone as steel and chemical issues led gains. Lyo Steel climbed 1.8 points to 47.18, Baldwin Locomotive up 3.8 to 1027.8, Martin Parry advanced a point to 34, and Mexi can Petroleum rose 1.2 to 115.8. Northwestern and Rock Island also posted modest gains while several rail and locomotive names traded higher.
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New York
Acar
Lios Steel
Baldwin
Martin Parry
Davison Chemical
Great Northern
Mexican Petroleum Rage
Rock Intend
Northwestern
Fire Dept Fees Proposed by Elyria Chief
Fire Chief Bates urges charging outsiders for city fire department calls with a fixed service fee. He wrote to Director Beck and pitched the idea to the council noting Cleveland and Lakewood already bill for services. A recent distant call twelve miles away saved property but earned only $10, far short of cost. the matter was sent to the fire and water committees.
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Bates
Beck
Cleveland
Lakewood
Elyria
Screen Star Continues On Hollywood Morality Debate
The article argues abolishing the Hollywood colony to curb immorality and degeneracy. It laments lack of cultural diversions and boredom, notes few outside concerts, and praises earnest artists like Nazimova Clara Kimball Young and Mabel Normand amid the Tayor murder mention.
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Hollywood Colony
Hollywood
Ike Nazimova
Clara Kimball Young
Mabel Norman
Taylor
Four Killed in Fire at Twelfth and Nam Streets
A devastating blaze damaged a building with 240 rooms at Twelfth and Nam streets. A one-year-old child reportedly started the fire by playing with matches, causing two homes to burn and killing siblings Harole and Wirsinia Davis. Police estimate the loss at 190 900 dollars. An adjacent building housed a Covington Post office branch and other tenants lost property as well.
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Twelfth
Nam
Polie
Kentucy
Cmington
Farber
East Dae Etreet
Covington
Srereel Post
Hachagres Southern Paper
Camnaty
RT Peares Cotton Fonda
Joss
Cincinnat
Newport
Changing Age Alters Penalty for Lorain Man
Lester Perry of Lorain faced trial on a criminal assault charge against his daughter under fourteen. He initially denied guilt but pleaded guilty after the jury, the girl, and her mother confronted him. When asked his age he claimed 29, then swore on a pocket Bible he was 29. The case sent him to the reformatory. Liberty Bond prices listed: Second 42-48 at 96.04, Third 41-48 at 97.10, Fourth 41-49 at 96.14, Victory 33-45 and 43-4m at 2100.20.
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Lorain
Wea
Asmault
Dbeiog
Perry
Liberty Bgt
New York
Liberty Bond
Victory
Pete
Mwrich
Dai
Jones
Camel Sas
Mina
Martin
Broadway Y’s of Cleveland Meet Legion Five Tonight
In Oberlin tonight the American Legion basketball team faces the strong Broadway Y's squad from Cleveland. Both teams boast solid records as the game follows the Varsity Otterbein university match in Oberlin.
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Oberlin
American Legion
Broadway
Cleveland
Legion
Otterbein University
Oberlin Women Injured in Car Collision Near Lakewood
Mrs Van der Pyl and Mrs Bohn, riding in the rear, were injured when Oberlin-Women denly and Mr Van der Pyl braked to avoid a car. They were taken to Lakewood hospital where X rays showed three broken ribs for Mrs Van der Pyl and a torn cartilage from the thigh for Mrs Bohn. Mrs Van der Pyl returned home late Monday. The other driver escaped injury and his car had a broken wheel and small fender.
Broad Street Sewer Plan Sparks Civic Debate
Debate over a new Broad street sewer project splits opinions between city leaders and residents. Opponents fear street tearing and pavement disruption while south Broad Street residents resist further assessments. The 1915 sanitary plan is cited, and the matter is referred to the sewer committee and city engineer for a satisfactory plan.
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Broad Street
Jones
Andress
Banking Co
Prominent New Yorker Cleared in Murder Case
Investigators reopening the Carlin case learned a wealthy New Yorker with ties to a film actress may have hidden an alibi for the night of the murder. Police pursued a related suspect linked to an alleged love affair and a possible female involvement to motive and resolution.
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Page Orc
Los Angeles
Scran
Funeral Held For Film Director In War Service Uniform
Funeral services for the murdered director Taylor were held at St Pauls Pro cathedral at two this afternoon. Dean William Mee Cormick officiated as mourners from the film colony and overseas clubs attended. The coffin lay in the uniform of an English army captain with British colors. former Canadian soldiers fired a salute. Known actors Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks and others paid tribute.
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Taylor
Rank and File
Film Colony
United States
St Paul's Pro-cathedral
William Mee Cormick
Eavers
Ciiff
Muiry Pickford
Doislas Fairbanks
Attorney Attacks 1rade and Political Fire in City
A tense city meeting unfolds as attorney denounces illegal trade and decries foreign interference. He asserts law and order, warns against selling harmful goods, and addresses Mrs Korn a widow with a family amid the controversy.
Community quarrel tests county council harmony
The letter outlines frustration with foreigners and law enforcement, urging severe penalties to deter crime. It argues officials must respect duties, back public safety, and uphold the law, warning that lack of harmony could force resignation.
Bulgarian Blood Tea Advertises Health Claims
Advertisement text touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a remedy that “gently move the bowels” and “flush the kidneys” to cure a cold, claiming stomach sweetening benefits and a bedtime steaming hut image. No verifiable sources or evidence included.
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