Isolated Villagers Face Famine Amid Winter
CHICAGO Feb 17 Rescue efforts reach 200 cut-off villagers in Hatfield Missouri as winter snows drain fuel. CCC youths and state plows try to break through. an airplane to drop food failed. Rescue work shifts to Bedford and Gentry areas for pregnant woman and a child with appendicitis. Severe cold, downed mains cause deaths in Michigan and nearby states, while rail lines and Black Hills relief flights continue.
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Chicago
Hatfield
Missouri
CCC
Bedford
Dale Sleep
Gentry
el Williams
St. Joseph, Mo
Ohio
Paducah
Central States
Williston
N. C
Havre
Mont
Rhinelander
Wis
River Rouge
Mich
Mid-West
Moline
Til
Violet Barber
John
Minnie Barber
Great Western
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Rapid City
Belle Fourche
M. C
Black Hills
Great Plains
Burning Body Among Second Youngstown Murder Mystery
In Youngstown Ohio a burned body was found along a seldom used road near the city, three gunshot wounds evident. A kerosene can lay nearby, and youths Clarence Sumner and Vivian Kane spotted the flames while nearby, linking the case to another homicide of a gambler found last Sunday. Police suspect underworld activity and will take fingerprints. The victim’s age is estimated between 40 and 50.
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Youngstown
Here
Clarence Sumner
Vivian Kane
John Papas
Warren
Detroit
Weather Ohio Snow Tonight and Tuesday
The weather forecast calls for snow tonight and Tuesday with colder air spreading across the state. In the southwest, temperatures will fall more on Tuesday and remain chilly Tuesday night.
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Ohio
Who Owns An Old Fashioned Sleigh
A request to readers to share details about horse drawn sleighs, cutters, or bobsleds in the county. The note asks owners to provide age, current use, and history as part of a feature on old fashioned winter conveyances.
Controversial Plea Push In Hauptmann Case
In Trenton on February 17 the attorney general said no re sentencing for Bruno Richard Hauptmann before tomorrow. A plan to wring a confession was formed by Evalyn Walsh McLean finance magnate Samuel Leibowitz and Governor Harold G Hoffman. Leibowitz, Hauptmann’s defense attorney, pressed for admission while visiting the death house with Pastor John Matthiesen.
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Trenton
Attorney General’s Office
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
N. J
America
New Jersey
Thomas W. Trenchard
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Samuel Leibowitz
Harold G. Hoffman
Leibowitz
Hauptmann
Death House
Hoffman
John Matthiesen
Matthiesen
Brent Carpenter
Maxim dies famed inventor from stout gun family
Hiram Percy Maxim, heir to a line of noted inventors, died in Mennonite Hospital after a throat ailment. The Hartford, Connecticut native and husband of Josephine Hamilton was en route to California when taken ill after a train stop in La Junta, Colorado. He pioneered the Maxim silencer in 1908, following a family legacy that included his father Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim and an uncle who developed powerful armor-piercing explosives. He leaves two children, Hiram Hamilton and Percy, now Mrs. John Lee of Farmington.
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LA Junta
Colo
Hiram Percy Maxim
Mennonite Hospital
Maxim
California
Hartford
Hiram Maxim
Josephine Hamiton
Massachusetts
Hiram Hamilton
Percy
John Lee
Farmington, Conn
Ethiopians Lose Big Battle as Italians Claim Victory
United Press report from Addis Ababa notes Italian forces deny claims of a major Ethiopian rout south of Makale. It details Amba Aradam operations, Ethiopian casualties estimated over 6 000 dead, and Italian losses not yet released. The piece also mentions large Ethiopian regiments and Ras Siyoum forces defeated in the six day engagement.
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United Press
Conner
Asmara
Eritrea
Amba Aradam
Amba Alazi
Enderta
Makale
Tembien
Ras Siyvoum
Ras Mulu Getta
Ras Kassa
Ras Siyoum
Badogsho
C of C Leader Who Spoke Here In May Dies Suddenly
John N Van der Vries, speaker at the 1935 Elyria Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, died Saturday at his Winnetka home. He headed the north central division of the U S Chamber of Commerce, based in Chicago, and was a former eastern college professor with long national affiliation.
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John N van der Vries
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Winnetka
Illinois
Chamber
van der Vries
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
National Chamber of Commerce
Noth Central
Disorder in Spain after general election rights unrest
In Madrid a clash between demonstrators and police left one dead and four injured. In Cartagena about 900 prisoners mutinied, killing a warder and setting the jail on fire. Thousands gathered at Aperto Del Sol while Madrid University laborers began a strike.
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Madrid
Spain
Cartagena
House Rules Committee Approves Townsend Plan Inquiry
Washington February 17 The House rules committee unanimously voted approval of a special inquiry into the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan after learning the Townsend organization would welcome an investigation. The panel endorsed the move amid calls for clarification of the plan's finances and governance.
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Washington
Apy
House Rules Committee
House
Townsend
Kentucky Assembly Prepares For Special Session
FRANKFORT Ky Feb 17 The Kentucky General Assembly ended its shortest regular session by 33 days and begins prep for a special session on Feb 24 to consider governmental reorganizations The session closed boisterously with paper wads and light mischief All of Governor Chandler s program was enacted though the advisory opinion bill was ruled unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals Repeal of the sales tax compulsory primary law old age pensions a state audit road aid to counties and local option legislation were among the measures enacted during the session
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Frankfort
Kentucky General Assembly
A. B. Chandler
Ins
Court of Appeals
Chandler
Dog Pound Control Looms As Issue
County commissioners met with the Lorain County Humane Society and dog fanciers to discuss improving conditions at the Ford Road pound and the control of a proposed new kennel. Otto Mischka asked for an interpretation of Commissioner Davidson’s statement about support for a new kennel. Mrs. Karl Reely urged proper care for the dogs regardless of who administers them, noting citizens’ concern over accountability.
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Lorain County Humane Society
Ford Road
Otto K. Mischka
Ilumane Society
John FE. Davidson
Davidson
Humane Society
Karl Reely
Society
Mischka
Oscar G
Bonus Funds Approved By Senate
The Senate today approved an appropriation of 1,730,000.900 dollars to provide funds for immediate payment of the soldiers bonus in cash and baby bonds.
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Washington
U. P
Senate Today
Large Attendance At C of C Dinner Forecast
Elyria Chamber of Commerce forum at First Congregational church Wednesday night is expected to draw a large crowd. Ohio Chamber of Commerce secretary George B. Chandler will discuss the new Social Security Program. The event opens at 6 30 p.m. with a dinner and is open to the public. Reservations from Harold Rorick, Dr Mark Willis, or the chamber offices.
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Elyria Chamber of Commerce Forum
First Congregational Church
Chamber of Commerce
George B. Chandler
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Chandler
Ohio
Elyria Foremen’s Club
Harry W. Luethi
Chamber
Harold Rorick
Mark Willis
False Fire Cry Causes Injuries at Dome Theatre
A false fire alarm at the Dome Theatre in Youngstown caused a panic and injuries to 13 people. The trigger was a supposed fire from a fluid on a hot radiator, prompting a rush to the exits as the lights stayed on and the show continued. Eleven were treated in a local hospital, four with serious injuries. Theater manager J A ODay said efforts to halt the crowd were futile.
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Youngstown
Dome Theatre
J. A. O'Day
Three Killed In Collision Of Trains Near Jordan Minn
Two freight trains on the Omaha line collided near Jordan Minnesota killing three trainmen. An ambulance driver transported one injured to Minneapolis. The trains were moving eastward at the time of the crash.
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Jordan, Minn
Here
Minneapolis
Omaha
Moted Historian Dies
James Harvey Robinson, noted historian and international philosopher, died yesterday at his New York home after suffering four heart attacks. He was 72 years old.
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New York
J.M— James Harvey Robinson
Elyria School Board weighs six methods to adjust salaries
The Elyria Board of Education examines six salary adjustment options for teachers as the 1935 basis nears expiry. The favored plan would restore prior increments but keep overall pay about 10 percent below the former schedule, costing roughly $23,000 yearly and not delivering backdated increases.
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Elyria
Elyria Board of Education
R. C. Maston
Maston
Board of Education
Ohio Scottish Clans Welfare Assoc Holds Elyria Meeting
Ohio Scottish Clans Welfare Association members from Akron Youngstown Toledo Cleveland Lorain gathered at the Elyria Elks Club for a Saturday meeting. Mayor D Baird greeted delegates, Royal Deputy R Bowie of Cleveland spoke, and officers for the year were elected including J Sellars Akron chairman W Angus Cleveland vice chair W McSkimming Youngstown secretary A Anderson Elyria treasurer, with next gathering set for Youngstown on April 4 to plan the Pittsburgh convention in June.
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Ohio
Pas
J. Sellars
Akron
W. Angus
Cleveland
W. McSkimming
Youngstown
A. Anderson
Elyria
J. McEwan
W. Petrie
Lorain
J. Bowie
Toledo
R. Bowie
Bricker to speak at federation dinner Friday evening
Atttor ney-General of Ohio John Bricker will address the Federation of Men's clubs at the First Methodist church Friday at 6 30 pm. About 2000 reservations were made for the dinner and no further reservations will be accepted after 6 pm Wednesday. The Aid Society will serve the meal, with an expected turnout between 2350 and 400 men. Reservations can be made at Dars Hardware, Elyria Savings and Trust Co, or Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company.
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Ohio
John Bricker
Federation of Men’s Clubs
First Methodist Church
B. H. Long
Aid Society of the Church
Dars Hardware Store
Elyria Savings and Trust Co
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company
Congress Gains Momentum As Adjourning press grows nearer
Washington dispatch notes Congress moving toward early adjournment as Roosevelt seeks progress on farm relief and TVA taxes. Farm bill work accelerates with a Senate approved AAA substitute, while Army Navy and naval appropriation measures advance, signaling peak peacetime armament spending.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
TVA
Soil Conservation Arm
AAA
Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate
War Department
House
Naval Appropriations
Britain Severs Formal Talks With Italian Government
London reports Britain ended correspondence with Italy over a mutual defense pact amid tensions after Italy protested Britain’s Mediterranean security arrangement. The Italian ambassador had protested on January 24, and Britain notified Rome on February 14 that further talks would not serve a useful purpose.
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London
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Italy
Britain
Dino Grandi
Anthony Eden
France
Greece
Jugoslavia
Turkey
Roumania
Spain
Former Secretary Roy D Chapin Dies in Detroit
DETROIT Feb 17 Roy D Chapin president of Hudson Motor Car Company and former secretary of commerce under Hoover died after six days with pneumonia He would have been 56 on Feb 23 Funeral services tentatively set for Wednesday after a life spent building the infant automobile industry from the ground up.
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Detroit
Roy D. Chapin
Hudson Motor Car Company
Chapin
Hoover
New Deal Wins Giant Power Program Test
The Supreme Court upheld the New Deal navigation, power and flood control project in the Tennessee Valley. It endorsed the government’s power to build Wilson Dam and sell surplus power, and to create transmission lines to a fair market. Chief Justice Hughes stated there is no constitutional bar to selling surplus power developed to aid navigation or national needs.
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Washington
New Deal
Supreme Court
TVA
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee River
Wilson Dam
Muncle Shoals
Charles Evang Hughes
United States
Hughes
Brother of Elyria Men Perishes In Michigan
Ernest Streicher 41, brother of Elyria residents John and Joseph Streicher, died in Northern Michigan from exhaustion while returning to a cabin near Trenary. Unmarried, formerly of Detroit, he leaves another brother Lawrence of Detroit, sister Mrs. Frank Hammer of Dayton, and his fatherJohn of Dayton. Body shipped from Michigan. funeral planned in Chillicothe Ohio.
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Elyria
Michigan
Ernest Streicher
John
Park Avenue
Joseph
East Bridge Street
Streicher
Trenary
Detroit
Lawrence
Frank Hammer
Dayton
Chillicothe
Streichers
Pantages Found Dead in Hollywood Home
Hollywood on February 17. Alexander Pantages millionaire theater magnate was found dead in his bed by a maid after she received no answer to a knock. Detective Lieut. D I Patton of the central homicide bureau called to the home on North Vermont Avenue attributed the death to natural causes.
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Hollywood
Alex
Ander Pantages
Lieut. D. I. Patton
Central Homicide Bureau
Vermont Avenue
Young Men Club to Hear Local Attorney Speaker
Worth Fauver Elyria attorney will speak at the weekly Young Men's Club meeting at the Y M C A tonight. His topic has not been announced.
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Young Men’s Club
Worth Fauver
Elyria
Young Men's Club
Local ads urge trading idle home goods for cash
Readers are told that countless unused items clutter homes and waste space. The notice suggests offering goods like furniture clothing and valuables to others who will pay cash, turning surplus possessions into money.
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W. W. Howes
Frank Hague
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Kentucky Assembly
C. of C
Scottish Clans Welfare Association
Bricker
Secretary of Commerce
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