Drought relief plan ends fight with $20 million aid
President Hoover and congressional leaders reach a compromise on drought relief. A $20,000,000 appropriation from the public treasury is authorized. The agreement allows food loans to distressed farmers, with opposition from insurgent Republicans who demand more city food aid.
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Washington
Hoover
Robinson
Caraway
Dem
Ark
Watson
Brookhart
Iowa
Longworth
House
Tilson
Aliens Arrested at Lorain face Deportation Hearings
Seven aliens arrested by immigration inspectors at Lorain Ohio will face deportation hearings next week. They had been employed there after being allegedly smuggled into the United States via Detroit and Niagara Falls. Chief Inspector John R. Northup said the group includes Albanians and Macedonian Greeks and was brought in by an organized gang active in Detroit Buffalo territory for over a year. No aliens were recently taken into custody over communistic or criminal activities.
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Cleveland
Lorain
United States
Detroit
Niagara Falls
John R. Northup
Buffalo
Northup
Oberlin Man Placed on Probation for Assault
Myrile H. Cooper of Oberlin was placed on a one year probation by Judge A R Webber after pleading guilty to assault and battery against his wife to an indictment by the grand jury. The incident stemmed from an argument over taking their three year old child to a party on September 30 and not returning until 2 a m. Howard Rawdon, Oberlin schools superintendent, was named probation officer for the year.
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Oberlin
Myrile H. Cooper
A. R. Webber
Cooper
Howard Rawdon
Ohio Weather Forecast Brings Rain Then Colder Weekend
The forecast notes rain in the south and north portions with possible snow in the north. Tonight, temperatures fall especially in the southwest, with Sunday turning partly cloudy and colder in central and south areas. A broad area of unsettled, cooler weather follows a northeastward spread of the southwest low, bringing continued rain and then clearing by Sunday.
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Ohio
White River
Cochrane
Northfield
Mississippi
Ari Coker
Reichstag Rebuffs Motions Against Bruening Government
Berlin February Reichstag votes 298 to 221 to reject motions of no confidence against Chancellor Bruening. Fascists and Communists led the challenge with 15 abstentions recorded.
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Reichstag
Bruening
Gov't
Berlin
Ten escape from Central State Hospital in Nashville fire
Ten criminally insane men fled during a hospital fire at Central State Hospital in Nashville last night. Authorities believed at least three were killers as police and guards mounted a citywide search for the escapees.
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Nashville
Tenn
Central State Hospital
Ohio to Employ One Hundred Men in State Parks
Columbus Feb 7 temporary jobs for 100 men have been created at three state parks as part of the governor's committee effort to relieve unemployment and drought conditions.
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Ohio
Columbus
Undercover drive nets 21 Mt Vernon liquor warrants
A three month undercover operation in Mt Vernon has led to warrants for 21 men on liquor law charges, announced by Assistant Federal District Attorney William Bartels to United Press.
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MT. Vernon
Columbus
William Bartels
United Press Today
Spain's King Calls General Elections in March
King Alfonso XIII has signed a decree calling general elections in March, source says, with publication likely on Sunday. The move marks a major political development as Spain prepares for the nationwide vote.
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Spain
Madrid
Alfonso XIII
United Press
Durant's Palatial Summer Home Destroyed in Fire
Roscommon Michigan February 7 Fire today destroyed the eight miles northeast of Hereon palatial summer home of R C Cliff Durant millionaire sportsman. Loss to the house and its furnishings was put at 300000 dollars.
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Durant Roscommon
Mich
Hereon
R. C
Cliff) Durant
Alleged Detroit Gang Leader Shot To Death
Detroit police report Cheater Lamare a 47 year old man described as a gang leader was killed early today when he opened his back door to admit his wife and was met by a volley of bullets. Lamare had been hiding from rivals for three months.
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Detroiter
Bat
Detroit
Lamare
Firearm Cache Found With 6 Pistols and 4000 Rounds
Police uncovered six pistols a tear gun a repeating rifle an automatic rifle a shotgun and a hand grenade all loaded with ammunition. Officers also seized four thousand rounds of extra ammo from the scene.
Woman awarded $3,000 verdict in auto collision case
A jury awarded Mrs Mary Soboslai three thousand dollars against Dr H E Guan berg of Cleveland for injuries from an October 1929 automobile crash at Grafton and Butternut Ridge roads. The suit, originally for ten thousand, was tried before visiting Judge W P Vaughan.
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Mary Soboslai
H. EB. Guanberg
Cleveland
Grafton
Butternut Ridge
W. P. Vaughan
Rainier Day Brings Relief and Cautious Hope
The day brought rain that pleased residents despite rough travel conditions. Motorists and pedestrians moved carefully as slush formed yet winter storms were welcomed. Weather forecasts promise more snow and colder air, as officials note even a little rain helps the drought.
Rain Breaks Drought Across Ohio and Mississippi Valleys
Rain from the southwest moved through drought struck regions in Ohio and the Mississippi River Valleys, with continued showers expected, bringing relief to areas suffering acute water shortages. Snow, sleet and rain spread across many states, easing winter drought in the Midwest while the West saw more rain forecasts.
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Ohio
Mississippi River
U. S&s. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Middlewestern
Ilinois
Rocky Mountain
North Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kentucky
Indiana
Noted Lecturer To Speak Here On Wednesday
The Elyria Woman's Club brings Edward Tomlinson to Elyria to present the lecture Down to the River of Silver next Wednesday evening. Tomlinson, a recognized South America authority, has studied conditions across the region and advocated interest in Sister Republics. His work over six years includes extensive national exposure on South America and its importance to the United States.
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Elyria
United States
South America
North Amer
Four Killed in Hamilton At Railroad Crossing
Four people died when a Baltimore and Ohio freight train struck their automobile at a Hamilton street crossing early today. The car, driven by 71-year-old Herbert Campbell of Dayton, was dragged over a thousand feet. Victims include John Hines and sisters Miss Jones and Mrs. Emily Collins of Hamilton. Mrs. Collins died at a hospital minutes later. Coroner Dr. Edward Cook criticized the railroad after inspecting the scene.
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Hamilton, O
Rep
Baltimore & Ohio
Herbert Campbell
Pioneer Street
Dayton
John Hines
Hamilton
Collins
Five Elyria fires in one evening test firemen
Elyria firemen battled five fires in a span of just over five hours causing minor damage overall. Grass blazes on Morgan Avenue and at 313 Columbia Avenue were quickly controlled with brooms, while a roof fire at 248 12 Fifth Street caused about 25 dollars in damage. An automobile fire at East Avenue and Fourth Street had been extinguished before responders arrived. A smoke-house fire at 368 South Maple Street scorched meat but left little structural damage, with Fireman William Burnet sustaining a minor nail puncture to his left foot.
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Elyria
Morgan Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio
Columbia Avenue
Fifth Street
A. J. Robson
H. R. Weeks
W. N. Bates
East Avenue
Fourth Street
South Maple Street
Henry White
Wiliam Burnet
Lima Locomotive Works reels in big orders for engines
Lima Locomotive Works received orders totaling over 100000 for three locomotives and tenders. Ten engines were already ordered by the Boston & Albany in a deal exceeding a half million dollars. The Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway placed the new order.
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Lima Locomotive Works
Lima
Lima Locomotive Works, Inc
Boston & Albany
Chicago and
Iinola Midland Railrosé
Broadens Veterans Relief Program Seeks Expanded Pensions
Washington February 7 The administration broadened World War Veterans Relief beyond the 500 million compromise to include a 10 million hospitalization program and pensions for widows and orphans. Representative Bacharach said the compromise measure would pass within 10 days and be presented to the House next week. He outlined plans to raise loan limits and cut loan interest, whileTreasury Secretary Mellon discussed terms. Senate sentiment favors a Bacharach like plan to speed action.
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Washington
Bacharach
Noj
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
House
Picture of Elyria's First Mayor Found in Dusty Records
Detectives Lt Lloyd Sweet of Elyria police uncovered old records and a portrait of Elyria's first mayor, Orin Cowles, in a seldom-used room. The clipping notes Cowles arrived in 1835, served as mayor sometime between 1835 and 1843, and with Seymour Baldwin built a private school on site of today’s St Paul’s Church on Third Street.
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Elyria
Lloyd Sweet
Orin Cowles
Cowles
Seymour V. Baldwin
St. Paul's Church
Third Street
Toledo Snow Sleet Storm Hits Power and Transit
A major sleet storm crippled traffic and power facilities across Toledo and northwest Ohio. Wires shorted, lights failed, and buses and trains were up to two hours late. The storm began as light snow at 12 30 a m, turning to sleet at 2 15 a m with a cold rain later. Tiffin area reported severe impact.
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Toledo
Ohio
Middle West
Tiffin
One Man Jury Can't Agree Mount Sterling Case
A one man jury in Mount Sterling Kentucky could not reach a verdict on a small money claim. Judge Prewitt instructed juror A B Hart who declared the jury hopelessly hung. A new jury later returned a verdict for the defendant.
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MT. Sterling
Hart
Prewitt
Funeral services for former U.S. Mint director Scobey held in San Antonio
Funeral services were conducted today in San Antonio for KE Scobey former director of the United States Mint and friend of President Harding, who died Friday of apoplexy. His body will be taken Wednesday to Trey for burial.
Butler Announces for City Solicitor
Howard Butler of the Stetson and Butler law firm announces his candidacy for city solicitor at the upcoming August primaries. Former assistant prosecutor under Don Baird in 1927 and 1928, he previously ran for the legislature in 1928 but lost by 16 votes. Butler led the Kiwanis Club in 1930 and has headed the Young Men's Club. A 1925 Ohio State University law graduate, he began practice in Washington Court House, Ohio, and has resided in Elyria for five years.
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Howard Butler
Stetson and Butler
Butler
Don Baird
Kiwanis Club
Young Men’s Club
Law School
Ohio State University
Washington Courthouse
Ohio
Elyria
Donations Extend Elyria School Feeding One More Week
Mayor James A. Hewitt announced three gifts totaling 115 dollars will fund feeding for undernourished Elyria students for about another week. The largest donation was 100 dollars from Ralph Murbach, with 10 dollars from the Women’s Democratic Club and 5 dollars from Martin Muller. About 309 children are fed daily at roughly 1005 dollars weekly. officials hope more funds arrive to sustain meals beyond next week.
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Elyria
James A. Hewitt
Ralph Murbach
Women’s Democratic Club
Martin Muller
Mathematic Teachers Hold District Meeting
Four mathematics teachers attended a district meeting to discuss current methods and pose problems for improving classroom instruction. Sahaidor presented ideas to engage students and share best practices.
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Loratn
Sahaidor
Coast Guards Begin Hunt for Men Adrift on Lake Erie
Buffalo firefighters dispatched three Coast Guard boats from the local base to verify a report that 20 fishermen were adrift on a cake of ice in Lake Erie. Lookouts could not spot the drifters due to blowing snow but observed a large ice crack about half a mile wide. Two guard boats were seen toward the crack, but no signs of anyone on the ice two miles offshore.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Coast Guard
Lake Erie
Donovan
South Bay
Michigan Avenue
Red Cross Seeks 1290 Today for Local Quota Drive
The Lorain County Red Cross meeting in the Director's room of the Lorain County Bank outlined plans to raise 1290 more to reach a 3200 quota. About 1910.80 has been collected with pledges, and Friday February 12 was set as the deadline for sending pledges and district funds to the local chapter.
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Lorain County Bank
A. L. Werner
Elyria Savings & Trust
Lorain County Savings & Trust
Day's Hardware Co
City Hardware
Farm Implement
Merthe & Co
Elyria Dry Goods Co
Lewis Mercantile Co
John Larsch Co
Clinic
Dentists Society
Circle No
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
2Nd Cong. Church
Pollyanas Club
Church of Christ
Central Book Store
Chronicle Telegram
H. W
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