Slayer of Wife at Lorain Ends in Suicide
Meath Nichols, 52, shot and killed his wife Mia Rita Nichols, 35, at their Lorain home on February 11, then wounded himself in an attempted suicide. He died Feb 14 at St Joseph's Hospital after authorities reported he premeditated the murder following family disputes. Coroner Myles E. Perry Elden reviewed the case. Nichols faced possible first degree charges had he lived.
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Lorain
Meath
Imeg Nichols
St. Joseph’s Ospital
Nichols
Miarca
Myles E. Perry Elstin
Harold Graver
West 29Th Street
Irving
Foremen Hear Editor at Medina Club Meeting
About fifty Medina foremen and industrial plant executives attended the Elstia Foreman's hub February meeting at the Y M C A with Thurman Dusty Miller, Wilmington editor, as speaker. Two hundred foremen, executives, and guests from Elyria, Meijna, and Amherst filled the dining rooms, one of the club’s largest crowds. Miller urged seizing the day, urged service over wealth, and urged battle for the world through work and generosity.
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Medina
Elstia
Thurman
Miler
Wilmington
Elyria
Mejina
Amherst
LC. A
Muller
Miller
Wrorld
Wanga
Hight
Psvapa Bek
Hughes confirmed as Chief Justice after March 24 vote
Senate confirmed Charles Evans Hughes for the U S Supreme Court Chief Justice seat with 25 opponents joining 11 Republicans against and 14 Democrats in favor. The contentious confirmation framework centered on tariff policy farm relief and power center arguments, signaling a charged fall election climate for senators facing re election.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Senate
Hughes
Senate Judiciary
New York
Judiciary
Court
Borah
Repnu
Idaho
Walsh
Dem
Mont
Norris
Ind-Repn
Nebr
Township Trustees and Clerks Meet to Discuss Road Programs
An unusually large attendance is expected at the Lorain County Court House tomorrow afternoon for the annual meeting of the Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks. County officials including C. D. Marriar will hear plans on road improvements across 29 townships, gas tax use, and inter-township highway projects. County Engineer C. D. Bizes will discuss gas tax allocations as tax money is redirected, with each township receiving roughly 169 dollars annually from a 590.50 payment per township and about 20,000 dollars yearly for dirt and unimproved roads. George Risden of Brownheim is listed in the report, continuing on Page 2.
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Court House
Loram County
C. D. Bizes
Lorain County
Ito K. Mischka
Eirria
The
Country Association
George Risden
Brownheim
Gno
Accuse Trio Of Theft Of 21 Lambs And Produce
In Cambridge Ohio on February 14 three men Gilmer Brown Earl Lashley and Clyde Carpenter were jailed after allegedly stealing twenty one lambs a flock of chickens and other farm goods from the Johnson farm near Cambridge The arrest followed deputies tracing the license plate to Bellaire where the men were detained They reportedly sold lambs and chickens across the Ohio river in Wheeling to Schank and Company and will face charges of grand larceny.
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Cambridge
Johnson Farm
Bellaire
Gilmer Brown
Earl Lashiey
Clyde Carpenter
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
Schank & Company
Auto Victim Improves After Collision on Lodi Street
Emery Smith 3 was reported to be slightly improved and resting more comfortably today at the hospital. He lives at 215 Spruce Street and sustained a fractured skull and a broken arm when struck by a car on Lodi Street Tuesday afternoon while crossing to catch a streetcar. The driver, Joe Vargo of Spruce Street, was not held by police.
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Emery Smith
Smith
Spruce ‘Street
Lodi Street
Joe Vargo
Spruce Street
Violet Michael Fights Mysterious Sobbing Spells in Attleboro
In Attleboro Massachusetts 19 year old Violet Michael a jewelry factory worker has suffered a prolonged sobbing episode lasting over 108 hours baffling doctors. Despite morphine ether and an emetic the cause remains unclear. chloral hydrate has provided some sleep as physicians seek a diagnosis with her mother by her side and sweetheart Tony Bosh nearby.
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Attleboro
Mass
Cpx
Violet Michael
Antone Michael
Ew Bedford
Violet
Tony Bosh
Tony
Earle R. White
White
Whites
New Bedford
Harvey Sanborn
Providence
R. I
Dal
Two Identified As Killers Of Patrolman Sherman
Gray haired George Williams 68 and dapper Charles Hannick 22 were identified today as the two gunmen who killed Patrolman Carl A. Sherman during a gun battle on February 6 in a deserted section of Jennings road Cleveland. Police Sergeant Martin E. Hoffman identified them as the suspects. In a separate incident Alice Hoag 22 of RD 4 was cut by a chisel while cutting at a greenhouse and suffered a laceration to the thumb. she received treatment at Elyria Memorial hospital emergency room.
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Cleveland
George Williams
Charles Hannick
Carl A. Sherman
Jennings Road
Martin E. Hoffman
Sherman
Cuttirg
Alice Hoag
John Hoag
Elyria Memorial Hspital
Back Broken by Tree Root in Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Ohio February 14 Charles Hawk aged 53 was injured when he struck a stump while felling a tree. Doctors fear a broken back as the man’s condition remains critical after the accident reported today.
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Stoney Creek
Chas Hawk
Suit seeks to block Lind gift for Tate building
In Columbus Ohio on February 14 a taxpayer Fred F. Greene filed in common pleas court a suit to stop the city from donating riverfront land to the state for a new state office building. Defendants include Mayor Thomas and Service Director Duffy. The case, set for hearing February 26, concerns land on the west side of Scioto street between Broad and Tows streets claimed unconstitutional and void under the city charter.
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Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Fred F. Greene
Thomas
Duffy
Harry Jones
Greene
Bettmen
Davies
Scioto Street
Broad
Tows Streets
Two Arrested In Raids At Lorain
Lorain bootleggers were arrested in raids by state county and prohibition squads on South and West Lorain. Roc Dominic of 1688 East 25th Street pleaded guilty to a second offense liquor possession and was held on 2005 dollars bond with sentencing continued to February 24. Baria Bravil of 606 West 71st Street faced arraignment on a second offense liquor possession charge. Officers from Columbus and local agencies conducted the raids, reporting 159 gallons of wine stored in a cellar and 44 gallons of beer seized at the two locations.
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Lorain
Itr
West Lorain
Elyria
Roc Dominic
East 25Th Street
Odense
S. J. George
Baria Bravil
West 71St Street
W. P. Daily
Strate
B. F. Howard
W. B. West
Cullison
Prohibition
Wiliam Holst
Lorain City
Chester Wright
Pat Ginty
Chester Deeter
Columbus
Dominic
Branii
President Hoover cuts vacation short in Florida
President Hoover ends his fishing holiday two days early and heads to Washington arriving Monday, not Wednesday, after Senate action confirming Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice. Officials say the move was timed for the news, not public pressure, and Hoover welcomed the Hughes confirmation.
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Hoover
Washington
Nat
Hooter
Tim
Senate
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Construction Company Employee Injured in Accident
Frank Crews a 49 year old Cleveland man employed by Shimmer Construction survived an injury when he dislocated a shoulder and twisted an arm while lifting wood. He was taken to the emergency hospital Thursday afternoon for treatment.
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Construction Company
Wood Frank Crews
Cleveland
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Crews
Shimmer Construction Company
Men Face Off In Prosecutor Office Over Melvin Horst Murder
In Wooster Ohio on February 14 two men Earl Donald and Charles Hanna accused each other of killing five year old Melvin Horst as investigators revealed Hanna’s son Junior may face a serious charge. Prosecutor Mougey noted no charges for several days while statements were taken.
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Wooster
Melvin Horst
Wayne County
Earl Donald
Orrville
Charles Hanna
Melvin
Hanna
Junior
Willis Horn
Donald
Bertha McCarthy
Wadsworth
Mougey
Little Melvin Horst
Hart Donald
Walter Graven
Junior Hanna
Gravens
Monger
Meltin
Bor
Mounger
Conald
Bothmer
Hannna
Conala
Reise
Judor Hanna
Charles
Easl
Allbur
Monges
Wadeworth
Mongey
West Henry Street
Pine Street
Frank Fryes Place
Fryes Place
Cleveland Avenue
Arnold House
Coneld
Willys Rnigut
H E
Horst
Mires
Arnolds
Houvss
Mother's plea for Earl Hulbert innocence in Columbus case
Mrs. Ells Donald Hulbert, 9yearold Earl Hulbert's mother, declares her son innocent after hearing he is jailed in Wooster for the Melvin Horst killing. She recalls his church choir singing, good nature, and WWI service. hopes he will confess if guilty, but believes he cannot be guilty. Continuation note: more details on page 5.
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Columbus
Earl
Ells Donald Halbert
Earl Donald
Charles Hanna
Melvin Horst
Wooster
Fay Donald
Ari
Jersey Cow Ad Seeks Fresh Holsteins In April
Classified ad urges buyers to list two year old Holsteins fresh in April. Mentions incubators and a power unit, seeking the cheapest quickest way to buy and sell farm stock. Uses disjointed wording typical of Want Ads and classification notes. Contains no clear prices or contact details.
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Jersey
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