Elyria to Cut Domestic Electric Rates by Ten Percent
City council gives first reading to a new ordinance to reduce domestic electricity rates about 10 percent. The plan lowers the first 30 kilowatt hours to 4 1 2 cents, next 170 to 3 cents, and over 200 to 2 cents per kilowatt hour with a $1 service charge, plus a 10 percent penalty after ten days. Expected March 1 effective date and a five year franchise from April 1, 1931.
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Elyria
Ohio Public Service Company
George Stevens
Stevens
J. B. Johnson
0. P.S
Plead Guilty to Oberlin Railway Station Robbery
Pleas of guilty were entered by Leonard Pangborn Austin Geng ler and Steve Ptrosky when arraigned before Justice J George yesterday afternoon on charges of robbing the railway station at Oberlin last Wednesday night. They were bound over to the grand jury under $1 000 bond each. The men aged 21 to 26 admitted the robbery and five other robberies in surrounding counties. Deputy Sheriff Paul Chapman said today. Police arrested them in Painesville as suspicious persons and found burglar tools and an old revolver linked to the Oberlin station theft. No. 2 Continued on Page 2.
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Leonard Pangborn
Austin Gengler
Steve Ptrosky
J. George
Oberlin
Paul Chapman
Painesville
Ohio Indiana Weather Forecasts and Regional Conditions
Ohio shows clouds with rain in the east then colder tonight and Wednesday. Indiana expects unsettled conditions tonight with cooler air in the extreme south and partial clearing in the south. Across the region the 36 hour outlook is unsettled with a north to east drift bringing colder but still above normal temperatures generally.
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Ohio
Indiana
Ohio Valley
Misouri
Upper
Mississippi
Hoover to push higher postal rates and 44 hour week
President Hoover announced at the White House that he will urge Congress to raise postal rates. He also signed the Kendall Bill establishing a 44 hour work week for postal employees. He cited a near hundred million dollar Post Office Department deficit as justification for balancing legislation.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
White House
Post Office Department
White Signs $50,000 Relief Bill for Needy Children
Governor White signed the Lowery Bill providing $50,000 for relief of needy school children in drought and unemployment hit counties. The emergency measure funds clothing, food and essentials via the Department of Education with local school boards to aid indigent families so children can attend school.
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White
Columbus
Lowery
J. G. Lowery
Muskingum
Department of Education
Exports Decrease by Over a Billion in Seven Months
The Commerce Department reports January showed exports exceeding imports by 67 million, yet total foreign trade fell by 287 million. January exports were 250 million versus 410.849 million a year earlier, imports 183 million versus 310.968 million. For seven months to January, exports declined by 1.010956 billion and imports by 916.045 million.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Bill proposes general sales and production tax for Ohio
A bill introduced in the Ohio house by Rep. Carl D. Sheppard of Akron proposes a general sales and production tax starting in 1932 to replace the current real estate and personal property taxes which would be repealed under the measure.
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Ohio
Columbus
Carl D. Sheppard
Akron
West Point Expansion Bill Approved by House Panel
Washington Feb 17 The House Military Affairs Committee approved the James Bill to authorize the secretary of war to buy 15,135 acres to enlarge the West Point Military Reservation. An appropriation of 1,500,000 dollars is authorized for the purchase and expansion.
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U. 8
West Point
Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
James
West Point Academy Military Reservation
Italian steamship Pellegra reports distress in Mediterranean
MARSEILLES, France, Feb. 17. The wireless station intercepted distress messages from the Italian steamer Pellegra which reported itself in a serious condition and asked for immediate assistance. The leaking vessel was at 40.36 North 3.17 East, north of the Balearic Islands. Ships nearby were asked to aid.
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S.O.S
Marseilles
France
Pellegra
Eaat
Balearic Islands
Possibility of Bus Service in Elyria
Mayor Hewitt told council a local bus man may operate on a 30 day trial starting March 2 if a franchise is granted. The plan requires emergency action and a $100 license fee per bus, with subsidy debate ongoing and a committee led by Paul Wainwright to decide next Monday. Trolley operation by Cleveland Southwestern Railway ceases March 1 per receiver G J Mayers.
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Hiyria
James A. Hewitt
Harry Redington
East Bacon
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Redington
George Stevens
Paul Wainwright
Wainwright
Cleveland Southwestern Railway
G. J. Mayers
Antique Patrol Wagon To Be Replaced By New One
Elyria police to replace the Hooley Wagon with a new patrol vehicle funded at 1100 dollars, likely within six weeks. The 1914 motor patrol, once used to haul drunks and trunks, is now a museum relic and deemed unsafe for current calls.
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Elyria
Connect
EB. J. Stankard
Stankard
Corbett Southam
Southam
Red Cross Nears Drought Relief Goal
The local American Red Cross chapter is within $600 of its $3,200 drought relief quota. The Chronicle Telegram reported the chapter is slowly reaching the goal, with progress update provided today.
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The
American Red Cross
Chronicle- Telegram
Huling Withdraws Lorain County as Bond Security
Ohio Supreme Court ruling removes Lorain County as security for all outstanding special assessment bonds for sewer and water projects. Prosecutor Don W. Myers reports about 60,600 dollars in bonds from the past year face withdrawal, leaving Lorain County with no other bonded debt aside from two hospital issues. The case originated in Alien County, according to Myers.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Don W. Myers
Lorain County
Supreme Court
Alien County
Myers
Plans for 35000 addition to Eljria Memorial Hospital boiler house
Trustees of the hospital company will unveil plans for a 35000 addition to the Eljria Memorial Hospital boiler house at tomorrows annual meeting. The brick one floor structure will measure about 40 by 50 feet and house a complete/new boiler installation. Financing is close to final, with work hoped to start by May 1. Ralph Silshee is drawing the plans.
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Eljria Memorial Hospital
Ralph Silshee
Nurses' Home May Go To Court Over Building Decision
County prosecutors say bonds for the nurses home at the tuberculosis sanitarium depend on bonding rules and legal reform. The county building commission may be split on who has authority to order construction, with two trustees blocking bids and a court challenge likely to resolve whether the county commission or its trustees control the project.
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County Building Commission
Don W. Myers
George Rhoads
Thomas Peebles
Searn
Commission
Rhoads and Peebles
Myers
Veterans loan bill sails through House amid strong endorsements
Vets loan measure gains one of the strongest House endorsements for any bill as 329 to 93 vote passes in the House. Senate leaders expect hearings but anticipate no defeat, with possible downward modifications likely. The bill increases the loan limit to 50 percent of matured value and fixes a four and a half percent interest rate.
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Washington
Veterans’ Loan
Senate
House of Representatives
Troover Tate
House
Watson
Finance Committee
House ‘Ways and Means
Emergency Campaign Seeks 3000 For Settlement House
An emergency drive by the Social Settlement Association of Elyria asks for 3000 in cash subscriptions or pledges to cover operating expenses through August. Letters to residents and organizations go out soon, with a fall budget drive planned, and no campaign costs beyond printing and mailing.
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Social Settlement Association of
Elyria
Vulcan Street
Red Cross
Settlement Association
R. C. Maston
Association
William Muir Auld
D. A. Baird
Misa Anna L. Baker
C. M. Braman
Harry 8. Calvert
Geo. H. Chamberlain
J. B. Fauver
O. G. Greene
James A. Hewitt
Eerost Irion
B. Redhead
Untermyer Attacks Nation's Policies in University Club Talk
Samuel Untermyer of New York denounced squandered resources and faulty national policy in a Los Angeles University Club address. He assailed prohibition, anti trust laws, lame duck Congresses, liberal banking laws, and judicial administration, urged stocktaking and reform, and warned America faces untrained legislators and demagogues. He blamed indifference for governance flaws and condemned slow justice and costly litigation.
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Los Angeles
Samuel Untermyer
New York
University Club
Untermyer
America
Akron Mary Outland Woodfield Identified in Potter Flight
First positive identification of Mary Outland Woodfield known as Akron Mary as the companion of Pittsburgh Hymie Martin in the racketeer flight from Cleveland after Ex-Councilman William E. Potter was killed. Identification was made today by two Kent, Ohio residents.
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Cleveland
Mary Outland Woodfield
Akron
Mary
Pittsburgh
Hymie” Martin
William E. Potter
Kent
Extradition Papers Signed By Pinchot
Extradition papers were signed by Governor Pinchot for the removal of Hyman Martin, 29, from Pittsburgh to Cleveland to face charges in the slaying of Cleveland politician William Potter on February 3. The move followed a request from Cuyahoga County authorities and the City of Cleveland, with Deputy Attorney General J. W. Shull recommending extradition.
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Pinchot
Harrisburg
Hyman Martin
Aling Marcus
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
William Potter
J. W. Shull
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Martin
Unclear identities tied to Martin case widen search reach
Authorities from Cleveland Pittsburgh Steubenville Akron and other cities intensified efforts to locate Martin's sweetheart. Police aim to prove Martin was in the apartment where Potter was beaten and shot and to learn Hymie's activities in the days before the killing. Akron Mary identified as the woman seen with Martin entering an all night Kent restaurant around 4 A M.
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Thorities
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Steubenville
Akron
Martin
Potter
Mary
Kent
Police provide details on Kent missing pair heading toward Pittsburgh
On February 4 John W Edelberry a merchant policeman and deputy sheriff and Patrick Botteroff cook at Roberts restaurant in Kent supplied information. Kent lies on the main road between Cleveland and Fitts It is believed the couple were en route to Pittsburgh at the time.
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John W. Edelberry
Patrick Botteroff
Roberts
Kent
Cleveland
Fitts
Tin
Pittsburgh
Etyria Maytag Promotes Washers in Bargain Sale
Etyria Maytag announces bargains on washing machines in a classified sale. The listing highlights real savings and notes years of experience and trusted service.
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Etyria
Toures
Etyria Maytag
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