Gangster Arrested Under Heavy Guard in City Murder Case
Charlie Miger, a noted gang leader, was held under heavy guard at Franklin County Jail awaiting trial on murder charges in the death of Joe Adams, mayor of Pest City. Birger was arrested yesterday at his Harrisburg home, preserving the remaining leadership in the gang war.
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Benton
Charlie Miger
Ullpinster
Franklin County
Joe Adams
Pest City
Birger
Harrisburg
Fimal
Mello Glo face powder advertised at Crandall's Drug Store
An advertisement touts a new French process MELLO GLO face powder that promises lasting wear and a soft peachy complexion. It claims to reduce the appearance of large pores and enhance beauty, urging readers to try it at Crandall's Drug Store and Lewis Mercantile Co.
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Crandall’s
Lewis Mercantile Co
Noted Gang Leader Sanguinary Shelton Birger Arrested by Sheriff
Sanguinary Shelton Birger, linked to more than a dozen killings, was jailed by Sherry Pritchard of Franken County and two deputies. Birger offered no resistance and appeared to surrender under a prearranged plan.
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Shelton Birger
Sherry Pritchard
Franken County
Birger
Five Best Radio Features and a Minister Dies
Forty line radio schedule notes WMAQ WTIC WEAF WJZ and others feature John Drinkwater Abraham Lincoln Paul Robeson Eskimos and Shannon Quartet. In Mercerville Ohio Rev. E L Sheets a retired Methodist minister died suddenly at his home yesterday.
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United Press
WMAQ
Chicago
John Drinkwater
Abraham Linvolp
WTIC
Hartford
AWIP
Philadelphia
WGBS
New York
Paul Robeson
WEAF
Eskimos
WJZ
KDKA
WBZ
Shannon
Mercerville
E. L. Sheets
Real Relief From the Torturing Pains of Neuritis
An advertisement promotes Allenby Special Formula No. 2 capsules for neuritis and nerve pain relief, claiming rapid reduction within a day. It warns against dope or makeshifts, touting the formula as effective for gouty conditions and rheumatic arthritis, with C. W. Phillips selling it.
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Bote
Allenby
C. W. Phillips
Feud Gangsters Begin Terms
A photo shows Shelton brothers Bennie Karl and Carl at Leavenworth Penitentiary after 25 year sentences for a mail robbery in Collinsville. They helped fuel an 18 month feud with the Birger gang in southern Illinois, with 13 deaths reported.
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Shelton Brothers
Bennie
Karl
Carl
Leavenworth
Kas
Quincey
Collinsville
Bernie
Barl
Ilinois
Shelton
Birger
Wellington Notes Reflect Local Club Activities
Wellington items recap a Mason women supper at the Easter Star lodge with music and cards, a Young People's class party at Atherton, and various church and civic notices. Leaders attend meetings, bid notices issued for town truck, Detroit trip for two workers, and a Lincoln Day supper supports Kentucky mountain people.
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Lincoln
Wellington
M. MK
Kentucky
Old Monticello Tonic Promises Health Boost
An old Virginia tonic advertises Old Monticello Tonic as a remedy for undernourished, run-down individuals. It claims the palatable stimulant improves digestion, energy, and overall health, urging daily use to feel better and notice rapid changes.
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Virginia
Monticello
Rankin Arrests Erie County Man Owner of Still
Gus Kubise Hzke of Florence township in Erie county was jailed in Sandusky after prohibition inspectors found a ready still in his cellar with 150 gallons of liquor, five mash barrels, and 250 pounds of sugar. He pleaded guilty to possessing liquor and equipment and was fined 900 plus costs on each charge and held until payment. He reportedly admitted selling liquor in Lorain.
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Wieke
Fulton
Plovesce Township
Trarkin
Wzke
Lorain
Parents Teachers to Meet in Lake County
Equity will plant to attend one of the largest conventions in its history as the Northeast Ohio Parent Teacher Association conference gathers in Painesville for Friday and Saturday. Reservations pour in from sixteen counties and lodging facilities will be stretched to the limit by delegates. Civic and social groups and individual citizens are urged to cooperate to ensure a successful event.
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Lake County
Painesville
Equity
Northeast Ohio
Noted Orchestra to Play at Moose Coliseum Lorain
Jack Horwicz and his Collegian Serenaders from WTAM Cleveland will perform at Moose Coliseum Lorain on Saturday night January 12. The ensemble features Jim Dillon trombone Duke Krivonys trumpet Ralph Writchard saxophone Clarence Sloan tuba and Frankie Shaw banjo and baritone. Ridgeville Grange meets with fifty members attending and an excellent program was presented.
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Moose
City OF
Lorain
Jack Horwicz
WTAM
Cleveland
Moose Coliseum
India
Jim Dillon
Lombardo Band
Duke Krivonys
Ralph Writchard
Clarence Sloan
Frankie Shaw
Lorain County School Program Discussed by Assistant Superintendent
Mr Bailey assistant Superintendent of Lorain county schools was present and discussed school work. Music was by Miss Mary Saulsbury and Miss Raitt. After the program a luncheon was served by a committee in charge.
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Bailey
Lorain County
Mary Saulsbury
Raitt
Wooster to Host Inter scholastic Public Speaking Contest
The College of Wooster in Wooster Ohio will host the annual interscholastic public speaking contest on Saturday April 23 1927 in Memorial Chapel. Ninety four high schools are invited with tuition aid prizes totaling 300. Contest subjects include China Central America and Limitations of College Enrollments. Speakers choose two of four topics. Former mayor of Xenia dies at 80 at Xenia Ohio.
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Wooster
College of Wooster
Memorial Chapel
China
Central America
Former Xenia Mayor Dies At Home
Der Trader aged 50, former mayor of Xenia, died at his home. He served as secretary treasurer of the Green County library association which he helped establish several years ago. Hundreds of acres of hillside vineyards on the Riviera were destroyed by a disastrous slide.
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Der
Xenia
Trader
Green County Lawbrary Association
The
Riviera
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