Ridge Tool Co Saved From Fire by Ridgeville Volunteers
Ridge Tool Company with 45 workers escaped major loss as Ridgeville Volunteer Fire Department fought a basement fire started by an oil furnace. Chief Hadaway led 17 volunteers, securing water from a cistern and keeping damage under $500. Fire department from Fields Corners aided, marking a major early test for the new unit.
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Ridge ‘Tool Company
Ridgeville Volunteer Fire Department
William Thewes
Louis Hadaway
Tnewes
Fields Corners
City Looks at Recurring Food Drive to Aid Relief Fund
Transfer of 1200 dollars from several funds sparks council discussion on resuming a weekly food donation day by businesses and social groups to support city relief work. Auditor Schilleman notes tax distribution unknown and limits on further transfers while Woman's Club endorses the plan amid expected community backing.
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Walter Kohn
A. C. Schilleman
Women's Club
Filoria
U.S. January foreign trade balance shows surplus
The Department of Commerce announced that the United States posted a favorable foreign trade balance of 14 million dollars in January.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Ohio Weather Forecast Indicates Rain East Turn to Snow
A weather bulletin says Ohio will have rain tonight mainly in the east with warmer temperatures. Wednesday rain shifts to snow in the east while the west turns colder and clearer.
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Ohio
Lorain County Owes $524,000 in Bonds Exceeding 15 Mill Cap
Lorain County carries about 524000 in debt from two bond issues for a sick and invalid building and a tuberculosis sanatorium. The debt is funded by a tax rate outside the 15 mill limitation, amounting to 1.262 mills this year, plus a one mill road levy for one more year. The overall county rate is 3.58 mills, with total district rates rising further for schools, local government and debt retirement.
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Ohio
Lorain County
Kelser
Tal
Elyria
Council Debates Magazine Censorship at Elyria Meeting
A council debate focused on whether to curb indecent magazines. Council members questioned feasibility and impact, with support from W C T U and Parent Teacher Associations. The matter was sent to the safety committee for further investigation and potential legal action, with the solicitor confirming an existing ordinance.
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Council
S. H. Strickler
Edward Notley
Notley
VU. S
Nolley
Elyria
Leonard Smith
Parent Teacher Associations
Anna Kennedy
Safety Committee
W. G. Smith
Charles Snoble
Howard Butler
Butler
Revolutionary plot in Peru revealed in Lima
Lima authorities announced to the nation that the government has uncovered a revolutionary plot in Peru. The disclosure was made official on February 15.
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Peru
Lima
House Approves Hoover Federal Reserve Credit Bill
The House passed the Steagall Glass bill by 350 to 15 to extend Federal Reserve loans to groups of five or more banks and replace commercial paper with government bonds, potentially freeing 750 million dollars in impounded gold. Senate action expected soon with two Glass amendments under dispute.
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Washington
Hoover
Federal Reserve
White House
House
Senate
Congress
Garner
House Banking and Currency Committee
Glass
Dem
Walcott
Repu
Conn
Federal Reserve Banks
Hoover says hoarding reversed with $34 million back in circulation
President Hoover announced that since Feb 4 the tide against hoarding has turned. He reported that over $34,000,000 has been returned to circulation nationwide, reducing hoarded funds since the initial move.
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Washington
Hoover
Japan Expresses Regret Over Shanghai Incident
Japanese Consul at Shanghai expressed regret to the American Consul, keeping the Ringwall incident under review by Secretary of State Stimson. The U.S. pledges vigorous League of Nations cooperation to restore Far East peace, while Consul Cunningham orders evacuation of five towns in the Yangtze Valley affecting over 400 people heading to Shanghai.
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Washington
Shanghai
Arthur Ringwall
State Department
Cunningham
Stimson
United States
League of Nations
Far East
League Council
Geneva
Yangtze Valley
County Commissioners Allow Payment to Herzog for January
County commissioners approved a payment of 180.95 to Edgar Herzog as compensation on the soldiers relief commission for January. Herzog had billed 212.95, which was reduced by 82 by State Examiner H. T. Manners during an investigation at the commissioners’ request. The panel refused the full amount and ordered an inquiry.
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Edgar Herzog
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Herzog
H. T. Manners
Investi
Forty five Grange officers meet in Lorain County
Forty five Grange officers representing eight Granges of Lorain County gathered at LaGrange for the first 1932 masters and lecturers conference. New officers were installed with BE. A Brandt as chairman Arthur Mason as vice chairman and Mrs F L Mason as secretary. A change in degree work reduced meetings to two Granges for the year. Horton Bb Alger announced cooperation with the county extension service and Miss Alice Bird outlined Juvenile Grange plans. Next meeting set for April 18 at Kipton.
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Lorain County
LaGrange
Brandt
Ridgeville
Arthur Mason
Wellington
F. L. Mason
Grange
Horton Bb. Alger
Alice Bird
Kipton
Police to Replace Two Old Cars with One New Light Vehicle
The council approved selling two aging police cars and authorized Service Director Fred Underhill to buy one dependable light car. One cruiser had 140000 miles, and a breakdown led officials to conclude repairs would exceed its value. The move ends the use of the two aging vehicles.
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Council
Fred Underhill
Japan rushes troops to Chapei front for big offensive
Japanese forces push toward the Chapei front to strike Chinese positions held by marines and air power. The Ninth Division moves into line as the 19th Chinese Route Army is said to be fully equipped at Nanking. Chinese defenders await Chiang Kai-shek’s boosted forces while Japanese warships bombard forts near Woosung. Johnson visits Japanese lines amid the lull before engagement.
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Shanghat
Chapei
United States
Nelson T. Johnson
Hongkew
Chapel
Chiang Kaishek
Nanking
Ninth Division
Woosung
Woosung Creek
Chanel
Johnson
Cleveland elects Miller in first mayoral race in a decade
Cleveland voters turnout heavy across 149 precincts for the first mayoral election in ten years. Democrat Ray T. Miller leads as favored candidate amid security steps by Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown after irregular registration concerns. Morton carries Republican banner with 5900 votes for Communist candidate Tl. O. Ford.
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Cleveland O
Cleveland
Ray T. Miller
Daniel B. Mortar
Republican Standard
Clarence J. Brown
Brown
Edwin D. Barry
Detroit
Democratic
Miller
Peter Witt
F. W. Walz
Tl. O. Ford
Admiral Taylor protests Nomura over Shanghai shelling
Admiral M. M. Taylor commanding American Naval Forces at Shanghai advised the Navy Department he had protested to Japanese Admiral Nomura after Japanese shells fell in the marine sector of the International Settlement in Shanghai.
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Washington
M. M. Taylor
Shanghai
Navy Department
Nomura
International Settlement of
Cable cut cuts Shanghai communication with London
The Great Northern Telegraph Company reports interruption of all cable links with Shanghai. Officials do not know the cause. Service ended between 6 and 7 P M Shanghai time (5 to 6 A M EST).
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Shanghai
London
U.P
Great Northern Telegraph Company
League to Make Final Appeal to Japan on Hostilities
Geneva February 16 The League of Nations Council ends a two hour secret session with a decision to address a final appeal to Japan urging an immediate ceasefire. No Chinese or Japanese representatives were present during the session.
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League
Japan
Geneva
League of Nations Council
Shanghai
Council of 12
Bright Spots In Business World
Brooklyn Union Gas Co reports 1931 net income of 5 664 802 and 1930 5 354 732. Kroger Grocery & Baking Co posts 2 731 128 net for year ended Jan 2 1 46 a share vs 1 15 prior. Reeves Manufacturing plant in Dover resumes at 75 percent. Southern Textile Mills expands equipment in 1931 with 139 076 spindles 5 176 looms and 4 990 knitting machines. Car loadings for week Feb 6 in Washington show 62 417 213 for January totaling 638 081 034 and 12 000 to 15 000 more cars than prior week.
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New York
Brooklyn Union Gas Co
Washington
Cincinnati
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co
Charlotte
N. C
Southern Textile Mills
Rockefeller’s Simple Pleasures Despite Vast Wealth
The 92 year old industrialist John D Rockefeller lives frugally at The Casements in Ormond Beach Florida. He plays moderate golf enjoys simple meals prays and shares small coins with friends while praising work and regular routine amid ongoing health limits. A Rockefeller Foundation gift tally is not dwelt upon.
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John D. Rockefeller
United Press
Ormond Beach
Fla
Casements
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Florida
Rockefeller Foundation
Believe Capture Of Trapper In Arctic Near AKLAVIK
Arctic pursuit near La Pierre House ends with Royal Canadian Mounted Police close to capturing Albert Johnson the fugitive trapper. Johnson has killed one constable and wounded another amid a brutal winter. Portable radio message reports Johnson located near La Pierre House as officers brace for final outcome.
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Aklavik
Northwest Territory
la Pierre House
Albert Johnson
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Johnson
LaPierre House
Appointment of Cardozo Wins Approval
The Senate approved the nomination of Benjamin N. Cardozo of New York for the vacant Supreme Court seat. Confirmation is expected near Monday after judiciary committee meetings resume, with no indications of protest from any quarter.
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Washington
Senate
Benjamin N. Cardozo
New York
Supreme Bench
Cardozo
Judiciary Committee
League notes Japan obligations under Covenant in China
Geneva February 16 The League of Nations Council sent a strong note to Japan reminding her of Covenant duties in China. It urged Japan to meet world treaty obligations, citing Article X ensuring territorial integrity and political independence of League members.
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Geneva
League of Nations Council
Japan
China
League
Laval government falls in French Senate confidence vote
Paris bulletin reports Premier Pierre Laval's third cabinet, formed Jan 13, 1931, defeated in the Senate on a confidence motion during the Geneva Arms Conference. Immediate resignation urged as vote to postpone debate failed. Laval had formed the government Jan 27 after Briand declined the assignment.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Senate
Geneva
Laval
Aristide Briand
Andre Tardieu
Andre Maginot
Workmen Put Out House Fire Before Firemen Arrived
Garden hose trained workers Quickly extinguished a blaze at Mrs. Alice Edwards home 660 Broad Street caused by blow torch paint removal. Fire started between siding and lath. workers cut a hole, inserted hose and stopped the fire before firefighters arrived.
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Alice Edwards
Broad Street
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