Kidnapping Escape Told by Timely Flight to Cleveland
Harry A. Blagden, bruised and exhausted, told Cleveland police he escaped kidnapers after being seized near Timber Lake New York. He recounted being driven in a closed truck to Cleveland and escaping by overpowering a guard named Curly and breaking the truck lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland CO
Harry A. Blasden
Claude J. Peck
Timber Lake
Lake Placid
N. Y
Blagden
Peck
Cleveland
Curly
Packard
Augustus Blagden
Albany
Jim
Zeke
Claude Peck
Missing Blagden Sparks District Search
In a district honeycombed with gangster hideaways Blagden could not be identified. He had been missing for five days prompting a search by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blagden
Rutherford bill to abolish lame duck sessions
Washington February 16 The Rutherford constitutional amendment to abolish lame duck sessions of Congress and to move the inauguration of the president and vice president and the start of Congress to January was passed today by the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rutherford
Congress
House
Court House Roundup: Slaughter Arrested for Contempt
Elyria deputy sheriff Qwen Slaughter was arrested yesterday on a contempt of court charge over alleged failure to pay alimony to Dorothy M Hitsman who filed for a divorce from Donald M Hitsman. The couple married May 15 1928. A $4000 promissory note suit was filed in common pleas court by Lorenzo and Carmelina Montalto against Edgar G Yeckley of Lorain and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qwen Slaughter
Elyria
Dorothy M. Hitsman
Donald M. Hitsman
Common Pleas Court
Lorenzo and
Carmelina Montalto
Edgar G. Yeckley
Lorain
Veterans Association Meets Tonight in Elyria
State officials from Akron will join the Veterans Association of Elyria and Lorain for a joint meeting at the National Guard headquarters. Organizers plan to form units for Amherst South Amherst Oberlin Wellington Avon Grafton and La Grange to mobilize support for the May 11 primary and the fall election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Elyria
Veterans Association of
Lorain
C.C. Locke
County Veterans Association
National Guard
Mrs Fiske Actress Dies Quietly in Queens Home
Minnie Maddern Fiske famed stage star known as Mercy Baxter and Becky on the American stage died at her Long Island home in Hollis Queens after a long career. Her husband Harris G Fiske announced there would be no public funeral and noted her private wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Mercy Baxter
Becky
Long Island
Harris G Fiske
Fmend
Hollis
Queens
Fiske
Probation Granted for Grafton Grocery Burglary Case
Albert Jarnowski was granted probation after pleading not guilty to breaking and entering a Grafton grocery store. Conditions include no intoxicants, no taverns, no bars, curfew after 1 AM, and mandatory weekly church services. Richard Horan was named probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jarnowski
Grafton
Jarnowskis
Richard Horan
Eloria
Pronation Offiery
Influenza Epidemic Reported Under Control at Home
Columbus Feb 18 A influenza outbreak at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Xenia has sickened about 160 inmates but is now believed controlled Dr Finley Van Orsdall of the Ohio Department of Health announced today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors
Refusal to Sell Patent Telephone Rights Stuns Market
Even after proven usefulness of the telephone the offer to sell all patent rights for 160 000 pounds was refused. The startled market watches as the deal collapses amid uncertainty about future royalties and control of the technology.
Death summons Gabriel of Play on stage in Green Pastures
Cincinnati report recalls a dramatic scene in Green Pastures at the grand opera house where the Angel Gabriel and De Lawd appeared amid a celestial fish fry. Actor Samuel Nevis died on stage, with Dadee Lys acting as understudy, following the earlier death of Wesley Hill who originated the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati.o
Grand Opera House
Green Pastures
Gabriel
Jehovah
de Lawd
Dodoe Green
Wesley Hill
Angel Uauriel
Breedwa
Samuel Nevis
Dadee
Lys
Wes
Draugat
Broadway
White Hill
New York
Samuel Davis
Ook Gane
Death of Lilian May Maglott in Grafton
Lilian May Maglott died at home of her sister in Fairview Village after an illness aged 59 years 9 months 14 days. She was born in Ontario Canada and had lived in the city two years. Survived by husband Lawrence L Maglott one sister Mrs Janaz four brothers Jack Walter Bowman Cleveland John William Bowman Elyria and father William Bowman Graiton. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from studio Funeral Home with Dr A E Piper officiating burial in North Street Cemetery Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Maglott
Ontario
Canada
Lawreres L. Magiott
Janaz
Fairview
Jack
Welter Bowmen
Cleveland
John and
Williem
Elvria
William Bowman
Graitoen
Mrs Jessie Webster Dies After Illness in Buffalo
Mrs Jessie Webster of Traverse City Michigan died Monday afternoon at Dr Preves Hospital in Buffalo New York after a month long illness. She was 75 and born in Ohio. She is survived by husband Charles D Wearst and two sisters Mrs Charles Poley and Mrs Ella Smith. She belonged to the First Methodist Church in Traverse City. Friends may call at Sudro Funeral Home with funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Webster
Traverse City
Michigan
Death Notice Mrs Hannay Dimaline Andrews
Mrs Hannay Dimaline Andrews widow of Thomas Andrews died in Toledo Ohio at her grandson Newton Blaine home. She left one son George Andrews and three grandchildren with five great grandchildren. Funeral held Thursday February 23 at 1 00 pm from Fields Methodist Church with burial at Fields Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannay Dimaline Andrews
Thomas Andrews
Newton Blaine
Toledo
Ohio
Suryvine
George Andrews
Cleveland
Fields Methodist Church
Fiuelds
Infant Jo(an) Mulder Died After Short Illness
Joan J Mulder infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Mulder died at midnight following a week long illness with pneumonia. Survived by parents and a sister funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at Rev Pearces home La Grange with burial in La Grange Cemetery conducted by Rev Virgil Jump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan J. Mulder
Carl Mulder
Oberlin
Agay
Re- Pearce
la Grange
Joan
la Grenze
Rev Pearce
Virgil Jump
la Grange Cemetery
John Ro Buck Dies at Home of Daughter in Elyria
John Ro Buck age about 60s died Monday afternoon at 250 Middle Avenue at his daughter's home in Elyria. He was born April 29 1864 and lived in Elyria thirty years working as a contractor. He belonged to the First Christian Science Church and the Yeoman Lodge. Surviving are daughter Mrs Lola Tayoy of Chicago and son Byron Buck of this city plus three grandchildren. Friends may call at Sidra Funeral Home Wednesday with funeral service at 2 pm. Burial in Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ro Buck
Lula Fie
Chicago
Buck
Christan Science Cpriveh
Elyria
Loden
Lola
Stolen Coupe Sought After Lorain Theft
Lorain police report a coupe with license D76 190 stolen last night. Elyria police were asked to monitor for the vehicle as the search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain
Trial of Miss Bertha Philpott Opens for Manslaughter
Miss Bertha Philpott, a retired Elyria teacher, faces manslaughter charges in common pleas court after the death of Arthur A. Fister who was struck by an automobile on January 7. Judge A. R. Webber presides as a jury of six men and six women is selected. The panel includes residents from Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin, and Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Philpott
Elyria
Common Pleas Court
A. R. Webber
Court House
J. C. Russell
Lorain
R. Williams
Carl Webber
Brighton
Maurice Moon
James Stewart
Cora Nutter
Luella Hoffler
Frank Opfer
la Granse
Ethel Singer
Julius Burron
Oberlin
Florence Schmauch
Walter Boyd
Middie Averus
Wourehouse
Miss Philpott
Arthur A. Fister
Vote Down Bill Favoring State Liquor Control
Washington February 15 The House Judiciary Committee voted 14 to 9 to refuse reporting favorably a Beck-Linthicum prohibition amendment that would restore liquor control to the states. Partisanship ran along party lines. sponsors plan to seek crush signatures to a petition despite the committee’s opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fer
House
Judiciary Committee
Auto Wreck Near Stop 65 Leaves Driver Scratched
Joseph Barnes, 25, of Cuaronne Avenue, escaped a severe crash after his car side swiped a truck loaded with chickens on Route 20 at Stop 65. Deputies said Barnes had only scratches though the car was badly wrecked and the truck owned by William Dauchas of Cleveland sustained minor damage. Royal Howe of Clessland drove the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Barnes
Cuaroune Avenue
Route 20
Stop 65
Barnes
William Dauchas
Cleveland
Royal Howe
Clessland
Mystery of Woman Scream Triggers Police Pursuit in Broad Street
Emviia officer George E Walton heard a woman's scream from an automobile at Broad Street and West Avenue. He chased with Christ Van Luit, securing a license number but the car disappeared. Later that night it was found stalled near a dance hall on Oberlin road. a woman claimed the driver forced her back in and resisted letting her out at her destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Walton
Emviia
Broad Street
West Avenue
Walton
Christ van Luit
Walter
Oberlin Road
Dees
Lawsuit Seeks 154000 for Auto Crash Injuries
William A. Chaseberlain Sr. sues Edward Robish over a November 4 collision at Middle Avenue and Sixth Street. The petition claims Robish’s car, owned by Naso and driven by Mrs Nash, struck him as he walked home from Franklin school. Damages sought total 154 006 with Junior Safety Patrols cited in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
William A. Chamberlain
Frankisy
Sige
William A. Chaseberlain
Edward Robish
Middle Avenue
Sxth Street
Naso
Nash
Res
Franklin School
Lorain man held on non support charge by Elyria police
Albert Webber of Lorain was arrested last night by Elyria Police at Lorain police request and turned over to Lorain officers on a non support charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Webber
Lorain
Elyria
Children of Soviet Russia Question The New Spirit
The article notes the younger generation in Soviet Russia grows rebellious amid family breakdown and social upheaval. It emphasizes concerns over moral order and the impact on children during modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Russia
Ernest Dirlam Dies At Oberlin
Ernest Dirlam 64 died yesterday morning at Allen hospital after a ten day pneumonia illness. formerly of Huntington he lived in Wellington before moving to Oberlin with his wife and daughter Mrs J G Holland matron of Lorain County Children's Home. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons Ralph and Foster, and two brothers Orland and Clarence. Funeral at Congregational church in Wellington tomorrow afternoon. interment in Huntington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin. O
Ernest Dirlam
Allen Hospital
Dirlam
Huntington
Wellington
Qoberlin
J. G Holland
Lorain County
Ralph
Lorain
Foster
China
Orland
Clarence
Cleveland
Congregational Church
Huntington Cemetery
Death Summons Mrs Metcalf
Mrs Caroline Graham Soule Metcalf 75 wife of Wilms W Metcalf of Oak Street died at 5 30 last evening at Allen hospital after a six week illness. Born in Taunton Massachusetts she lived in Oberlin 27 years and graduated from Wellesley College in 1880. Survived by daughter Rachel Hess of New York two sisters and one brother. Private burial Wednesday morning and memorial service at 5 pm at 167 North Professor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Graham Soule Metcalf
Wilms W. Metcalf
Oak Street
Allen Hospital
Metcalf
Taunton
Massachusetts
Oberlin
Wellesley College
Sheis
Rachel Hess
New York
Henry Smith
Wellesley Hill
Mass
Anna Lewis
Winchester
Oberiin Thespian Society Presents Gregore and Siena
The Oberiin Thespian Society stages Gregore and Siena in a short play presented to the public. Performances invite community members to attend and enjoy a compact dramatic showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberiin Thespian Society
Gregore and
Siena
Pleasant Street PTA hosts Washington Birthday program
A large turnout attended the Pleasant Street Parent-Teacher Association meeting in the school auditorium. W H Philips delivered the Washington life talk as fifth and sixth graders danced the minuet and the school orchestra played selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Street
Parent- Teacher Association
Washington
W. H. Phillips
Carl Berger
Feet College Street
Fred Abie
Elyria
Biron
Akron
E. J. Yeamans
Morgan Street
J. McCullough
Oberlin Women’s Club
CC. E. Monrose
Oberlin Grange
Grange Hall
Oberlin Professor Declines Ohio Governorship Bid
Professor Herbert A. Miller of Oberlin confirmed he was urged to run for governor of Ohio by ELOW Mason of Cincinnati and the National Progressive party. He declined the candidacy. Miller was dismissed from Ohio State University last year over views on Gandhi's non violence revolt in India and race questions in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Herbert A. Miller
Ohio State University
Ohio
Miller
Elow. Mason
Cincinnati
National Progressive Party
Ohio State
Ghandt
India
America
Amherst Eagles District Initiation Planned At Amherst
Representatives of Fraternal Order of Eagles from Cleveland Lorain Elyria Ashtabula and other districts gathered in Amherst to plan a district initiation. more than 500 candidates expected from member aer ies with Amherst hosting May event at the high school auditorium. Elyria Aerie conducted the Conrad H Mann anniversary class with 245 members present and Philadelphia baseball figure Bert Shotten among initiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Drothen
Ohio
Cleveland
Amherst
Rufus MccConnell
Aerie
Wabber
Lorain
Gerald
Armias
FE. J. Hands de
Fioria Aerie
Karl Raver
Kiva Aerie
Alay
Clara
Amherst High School
Amherst Aerie Temple
Ashtabula
Bedford
Astriebula
Conneaut
Wooster
Elyria
Wellington
Norwalk
Elyria Eagles
Amherst Aerie
Conrad H. Mann Ailger
Robert Jenson
Elyria Aerie
Nau
William France
Elvrra Acrie
Bert Shotten
Philadelphia National Baseball Club
Lorain County
Ile
J. L. Mathis
Steve J. Leser
Amherst Aerie Trustees
Japanese Front Lines Press Offensive From Shanghai Area
Ninth Division troops threatened a renewed push as Chinese withdraw from Shanghai. Lieutenant General Kenkichi Ureda asserted the longer they press, the better. Johnson was escorted by a staff member of Vice Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura. Chinese Foreign Office filed a third protest with Johnson and Sir Miles Lampson over Japan using the International Settlement for operations. Protests denounced daily Japanese landings in the settlement and China refused responsibility for casualties from defense against attacks launched there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Kenkichi Ureda
Johnson
Kichisaburo Nomura
Foreign Office
Miles Lampson
International Settlement
China
Livestock and Produce Markets Report From Cleveland and Toledo
Market steady across categories with receipts light. Hogs top around 4.20 per hundredweight in Toledo and mixed lots around 4.10 to 4.25. cattle show slight firmness with medium cows around 1.50 to 3.50 and calves 7.50 to 9.00. In Ohio and New York reports, grain and poultry prices show small steady shifts as farmers monitor demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Uggs
Ohio
New York
Etek
Philio Pusset
Toledo
Let Contracts At Canatorium Beauty Spot Lake Plan
The Lorau County Building Commission awarded the contract for activating a small lake at the Amherst sanatorium site to Elyria Construction Company for 8325. The project aims to create a beauty spot and provide trading space for sand at the sanatorium. The commission also approved a vegetable cellar contract to Freemay for 7 sa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorath “County
Amherst
Lorau County Building Commission
Elyria Construction Company
Felima
Man sought in worthless check at Gratton Road station
Police search for a man who passed a worthless $2 check at Fred Cowles filling station on Gratton road near LaPorte. The traveler claimed to be a Buffalo New York salesman and presented a Cleveland bank check marked unknown when returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivria
Fred Cowles
Gratton Road
LaPorte
Buffalo
N.Y
Cleveland
Cowles
City considers magazine sales limits to shield youths
Mrs Strickler urged checking where magazines are sold and to whom in Cleveland. Councilman Notley listed 17 alleged risque publications and questioned Strickler about reading them. Leonard Smith noted library materials kept under lock and key to restrict access for immature minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Smith
Cleveland Public Library
Ife
Township Benefits Fund Fire Department Inheritance Windfall
The local department gained about 25 000 dollars from an inheritance tax on a millionaires estate. Elyria's telephone operator activated volunteers by sounding a siren with special equipment, marking the first fire call she received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Fruits and Vegetables Price List Summary
A grainy catalog page lists crates and baskets of produce by origin and price. Items include lettuce from California and New York cauliflowers, beans from Florida, cucumbers from Indiana, and onions from several states with varied crate and basket pricing.
Local market list of Ohio produce with prices
Ohio market items include apples in 1 2 bushel baskets at 20 cents per basket beets in 10 bushel baskets at 4 to 5 cents, carrots 1 2 bushel baskets best 63 cents, Chinese cabbage 90 cents per head or 1 90, lettuce 19 lb baskets 5 to 6 cents, parsley 2 dozen baskets 49 cents, parsley roots 1 2 bu baskets 40 to 60 cents, parsnips 1 2 bushel baskets washed 0 to 0, potatoes per bushel 40 to 50 cents, radishes 2 dozen baskets 40 to 75 cents, turnips 12 bushel baskets 49 to 54 cents, watercress baskets 1 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ohio
Imy Norte
Lowes
Florida Busnel Hampers
New York
Texas
Florida
Arizona
Amiosthy
Indiana
Fteratoy
Chile
Missouri
Michigan
Minnesota
Colorado
A & J Kieffers
Mexico
Fairey
Savery
U. S
Delaware
Louisiana
U.S
Farvers
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Finance
Turner Block
Bulletin
Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Spaperaa
Death
Lillian May Maglott
Lilian May Maglott
East Avenue
Fomer
Fairview Village
Mrs. Jessie Webster
Mrs
Hannah Andrews
John Roblok
Mas Philpott
Europe
Plax
R. A. Jelliffe
Joanna
Jane Eberlein
Teresa
Carolyn Baierle
Princess
Betty Carter
Betty Fletcher
Florence Martin
Marcella
Adele Coleman
Maria
Kathryn Robertson
Sagaris
Patricia Poole
Archibald McLeod
William Swetland
Antonio
Helen Simon
Inez
Helen Ward
Tornera
Lucille Lee
Marian Crain
Genevieve Delfs
Mary Westfall
Alice Pfunud
Madeline Willemson
Edith Swern
Dorothy Eckler
Aus
Mrs. Metcalf
Eagles
Levelland
Canatorium
Charles J. Sartor
Elyria Savings & Trust
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