Southern California Emerges From Floods Toll Rising
Southern California begins recovery after the worst flood in its history as rain, landslides, and damaged bridges isolate cities. At least 24 killed in snowslides and wrecks, with Los Angeles reporting over 1.9 million dollars in damage and thousands homeless. San Diego cut off by flood waters amid rescue operations and renewed warnings of a gale.
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Cali
California
San Diego
Los Angeles
Southland
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Dans
Pacific Steamship Company
Seaser
Admiral Evans
San Theso
Big Creek Canyon
Fresno
Win Camp
Southern California Moigan Co
Treasury department operatives resign after assault on officer
George J. Golding and Eugene O'Brien, Treasury Department operatives, resigned at the request of chief B. L. Trey after an attack on a traffic officer who tried to stop their crossing against signals. City officials dropped assault charges in light of the resignations. A small fire on Cleveland Street caused minor damage to a Portman building, with losses not exceeding 100 dollars. Earth shocks were felt in Mansfield with no damage reported.
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George J. Golding
Eugene O’brien
Ury Department
Federal Service Today
B. L. Trey
Fire Squad Co
Engine Co
Cleveland St
RE V. Portman
Aris
Mansfield
Shanghai
Hangchow
Herautse
Marshall Sina
Gary
Marylid Sun
Marshal Sun
Punjab
Tanechow
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Ning-lo
Analeennet
Jlingehow
Ning-Pa
Supfers Injury Leaves Mendel Court Worker Housebound
George Mertins of Mendel court is confined to his home with a right foot injury after a bar of iron fell on him at the Perry-Fay Co. yesterday while he was at work.
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George Mertins
Mendelcourt
Perry-Fay Co
Steesia
Snowclogs Grip Rockies as Heavy Snow Worsens
Snow continued to fall in the Rocky Mountains creating the worst blockade in twenty years. Snow slides were reported on highways and rail lines near Yelluride Durango and Ourag ne areas. Silverton lay virtually isolated by drifts six to nine feet deep.
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Colo
Rocky Mountains
Yelluride
Durango
Ouragne
Toll bridge bill attacked in Ohio hearing
In Columbus the Bing toll bridge proposal for Sandusky bar faced sharp opposition at the House Waterways hearing. Senator George Bender and Rep. Clara Wood Derr led protests against tolls, while Rep. Fred Bing defended the measure. A subcommittee was instructed to investigate tolls and report by next Thursday.
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Bing
Sandusky Bar
House Waterways Committee
Senate
George Bender
Clara Wood Derr
Cleveland
WW. B. Ashbolt
Lorain
Fred Bing
Sandusky
Chamber of Commerce
Bender
G. S. Berkwith
Ashbolt
Ashbalt
DPM
Beauty parlors to be improved under state health oversight
Ohio Rep Clara Derr proposes a bill to regulate beauty parlors and bobber-shops by requiring sterilized items and placing facilities under the state health department. The move accompanies shifts in Crippled Children societies with Elyria as new hub for offices and field work.
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Health Department
Columbus
Clara Wood Derr
Cuyhoga
House of Representatives
Clara Derr
State Health Department
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Cincinnati
International Society For Craamed
Elyria
Ohio Society
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International Society
Squire
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Gates Hospital
Squires
Elizabeth High School Boy Found Dead in Church
Clark Kessler a 17 year old student at Elizabeth High School was found dead in All Souls Episcopal Church in Elizabeth WN. Police believe he died by his own action from Paris Green poisoning. He had been missing since 1:30 am after leaving school yesterday afternoon, his father Frank D. Kessler notified authorities.
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Clark Kesstler
Paris Green
All Souls Episcopal Church
Clark
Frank D. Kessler
Rescue of Van Kelley’s hunting dog from cave
WoOouncurr on Feb 1 meeting rescued famous hound Tting of Van Kelley after a week entombed by a rock fall in a cave. About 200 people watched as the dog wriggled through a created passage, barked, and leaped into his master's arms. Dynamite and drills were used to clear the passage.
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van Kelley
Ring
Dry Prohibition Legislation Faces Senate Delay
In Washington on February 17, repeated attempts to bring the prohibition customs reorganization bill before the Senate were blocked. Chairman Smoot urged immediate action while Tease Tenn South Carolina Bruce and Felwurls opposed any move, delaying the measure until adjournment two weeks hence.
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Senate
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Tease
Tenn
South Carolina
Bruce
Denm
Maryland
Robinson
Felwurls
New Jersey
Calamity halts arraignment in Conneaut murder case
Floyd Hewitt, 16, charged in the murders of Celia Brown and her son Fred Sr, had arraignment postponed due to attorney M J Smith’s illness. County officials consider juvenile court transfer if needed. A coroner’s inquest is planned as funeral rites for the victims are set for 2:10 PM. Mayville land for Lorain school athletic field eyed.
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Floyd Hewitt
Conneaut
Celia Brown
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M. J. Smith
Hewitt
Smith
Charles B. Cook
Cnroner
Court action over Lorain error in Berens case
Smite of Ohta ex rel Anna Kroll v Fred Berens reached the Court of Common Pleas seeking remedy for a Municipal Court Lorain error. Berens held on a statuary charge with $400 bail. Hospital receives $647000 gift from Francis F Prentiss to St Luke's Hospital as announced by Dr C S Wood supervisor.
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Ohta
Anna Kroll
Fred Berens
Court of Common Pleas
Municipal Court of
Lorain
Berens
Cleveland
St. Luke's Hospital
Francis F. Prentiss
Triarers
C. S. Wood
Dense Northeastern fog disrupts New York harbor traffic
A heavy fog blanketed the Northeastern United States from New Jersey to Boston with ships unseen and ferries delayed. In New York City observers at Ambrose Light could not sight the silhouettes of ships offshore. several ferries operated late or not at all as Manhattan ferries were swept by tides and mislanded at the sea wall.
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United States
New Jersey
Boston
Ambrose Light
Weehawken
N. J
Ald
Atriue of Liberty
Famous Club Raid Shocks New York Crowd
Federal agents raided a famed New York club early and arrested Rex herself and several celebrities including Leonore Ulric Henry Hull and Beatrice Lille. Charges included possession and sale of liquor amid alleged breaches of city law.
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New York
Tesas Juurn
Guy
Leonore Ulric
Henry Hull
Beatrice Lille
Rex
Thirtieth Street
Pus Tree
Charles Mother
Clothin
Oen
Walter
Hares
Waterway proposal touted to boost Western development
The article details plans to build a Great Lakes to Atlantic canal in partnership with Canady to open the West for wartime commerce. Purdy asserts the project would mobilize U S maritime power and place merchant vessels in service, while a separate note lists a request for authority to issue equipment trust certificates to purchase locomotives and rail cars for the Baltimore and Ohio system.
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Purdy
Mubbig
United States
Advertising Whirlwind Anew Over Dayton Wares
A garbled notice describes a local advertising blitz in Dayton with marketing aimed at shoppers. It mentions vehicles and travel and hints at events and promotions across the town, though many words are indecipherable.
Elyrians to Attend Paris Convention
Local Legionnaires plan to attend the American Legion convention in Paris next September. Reservations must be in by March 1, per convention attendees. Named Elyrians signaling intent include Mr and Mrs Clark Rudolin, Charles Walton, dear Vervox, Thomas Welsh, and Charles Parsons.
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Parly
Atoonce
France
Ark Rudolin
Charles Walton
Dear Vervox
Thomas Welsh
Charkes Parsons
Northern Ohio Telegraph Company Wins Merger Approval
The Public Utilities Commission authorized a consolidation of Northern Ohio telephone firms under the Northern Ohio Telephone Company. The approved purchase covers Bellevue Home, Local, Wood County, Galion, Oberlin, New Ottawa County, Greatline Rural, and Medina Telephone Companies for 2,980,900 dollars. Financing will use common and preferred stock valued at 12,500,000.
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Columbus
Ohio
Northern Ohio
Ilic Utilities Commisson
Northern Ohio Telephone Company
Bellevas Uome Telephone Company
Local
Wood County Telephone Company
Galion Telephone Company
Oberlin Telephone Compan
New
Ottawa County Telphone Company
Grestline 10- Real Telephone Company
Medina Telephone Company
Qhla ‘Peleplove Company
Child Fatally Hit by Three Automobiles in Cleveland
Len Gaglione ten years old died from injuries after being struck by three cars in Cleveland Ohio. The child reportedly broke away from a 14 year old sister and ran onto the street as three vehicles approached, the drivers unable to stop in time.
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Cleavaland
Len Gaglione
Aulek
Eure
Tir
Mabel Normand Near Crisis in Battle for Life
Reports from Santa Monica detail actress Mabel Normand's grave condition amid a hospital struggle. Doctors and staff, including nurse aides and attending physicians, guard her life as observers await further updates on her deteriorating health.
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Santa Monica
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Fay
Wits
Nermind
Chinese demand withdrawal of British troops
The Chinese delegation delivered a note to the League of Nations demanding Britain withdraw its troops from China. It insisted Chinese forces are adequate to handle emergencies and referenced a Washington agreement and the league covenant. The note appears aimed at pressing Britain and shaping discussion at the March 7 league meeting.
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Chinews
Eerie Drummond
Foreign Office
Pokira
Seacity of Nations
Chao
Chin
Uritis
Tehintg
Janat
League
Chia
Austen Chaimberlain
China
T Wan
Chawilt
Tience
Leaene
Senate blocks bills limiting powers of justices of the peace
In Columbus on February 17 the senate Judiciary Committee postponed Reader and Johnson bills curbing jurisdiction of justices of the peace and mayors. The panel voted 7 to 1 to delay action indefinitely, effectively killing the measures. Senator George Bender led the opposition, aiming to force floor votes on the record.
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Columbus
Senate
Rensler
Geo. Hensler
Hender
Atsen
Payere O
Columbus. O
Pare Reader
Johmson
Posipont
Georse Bender
Cleveland
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Weill
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Orrville
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Jackson County
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Fulton County
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Gounts
Baris Lewis
Belmont County
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Green County
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Walls
Toledo
J. L. Marshal
Toe Ackerman
If. la
Collister
Clever Hinds
Jarenes
Hallowan
Cine Vinanti
Panl Me Terhert
Colm
Bus
J. Huygens Reberta
Youngatown
W. C. Wise
Akron
Genafork
Jugdietars
Pelor Oto
Justicua
Marvhidl
Green Iy
Allianjoon League
Acs
Franklin Soar
Seieater Hechort
Spinster Leaves 11000 in Sages to Pay for Masses
Eleven thousand dollars found in a tide cloth and scattered among rugs and under a pillow of Miss Nora Nolan 64 buried here this week. The money will go to the Catholic Bishop of Ulenga for masses per her will. Nolan and sister Mav had events in Chicago and the Staten and laer Jtie.
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Mic
Nora Nolan
Ulenga
Nolan
Mav
Chicago
Staten and
Laer
Livestock and Wool Growers Coop Meet in Columbus
The Ohio Livestock Co operative Association and the Ohio Wool Growers Cooperative Association plan joint meetings next week in Columbus. Officials from over 50 counties attend the livestock session with delegates from 188 wool growers expected. The wool growers group claims to serve more producers than any similar association.
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Ohio Livestock Co-operative AssistLition
Ohio Wool Crowers Cosoperative Association
Wool Grow Era Association
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