Fraud charge in Chicago against Nicaragua Co officers
Chicago February 18 government officials raided the Nicaragua Co offices and arrested Frank D. Bittinger Henry A. Burnham and Orlin N. Vincomt. They were charged with fraudulent use of the mails and remanded before United States Commissioner Foote with bonds of 5000 and 500. The firm claimed to buy plantations in Nicaragua to sell profits in the United States. In 1960 stock offerings of 300000 were advertised, with 57000 allegedly sold in two weeks.
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Chicago
The
Nicaragua Co
Exchange
Frank D. Bittinger
Henry A. Burnham
Orlin N. Vincomt
United States
Foote
Bittinger
New Jersey
Dayton
Pearl Lagoon
Nicaragua
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Several Local Buyers
James EB Hoge transfers to Anton and Serez Shagi Lot 136 Hoge's addition 3220. Cecelia and J J Thomas Jr to M R Wood village lot Wellington 500. David Wallace to A K R VanDorn lot southwest block 11 1000. John Drolleff to Jessie Tite 2 acres Griswold Road Elyria O 850. S W Matthews and George L Glitch to A G Reublin here lot and East avenue Lorain 00 year. Eatner A Horr to CG E and Pearl W Gapnen 42 acres late and 9 tract 77 Huntington 1200.
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James EB. Hoge
Anton and
Serez Shagi
Hoge
Cecelia
J. J. Thomas, Jr
M. R. Wood
Wellington
David Wallace
A. KR. VanDorn
John Drolleff
Jessie Tite
Griswold Road
Elyria
S. W. Matthews
George L. Glitch
A. G. Reublin
East Avenue
Lorain
Eatner A. Horr
CG. E
Pearl
Farmers Institute Draws Attentive Crowd at Pittsfield
Despite bad weather and poor roads the Pittsfield farmers institute drew a good attendance on Friday and Saturday. State lecturers Rond debush and Housekeeper gave practical instructive talks. Mr. Roude Dash delivered a humorous yet useful address on poultry mistakes. Hon. W Braman’s talk will be published later.
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Farmers’ Institute
Pittsfield
Rond Debush
Roude‘Dash
Braman
Round Dozen Club Meets for Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs W J Morgan hosted the Round Dozen Club Thursday afternoon with current events discussed and all reporting a pleasant time. The next meeting is set for Mrs Thos Shearer’s home on Lodi Street.
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W. J. Morgan
Round Dozen
Mrcs
Thos. Shearer
Lodi Street
Opera house fire insurance terms and city repairs discussed
Six corneilmén and several council members met Tuesday evening to review fire insurance for the opera house. The committee proposed a better rate and authorized reinsuring the building and contents at $5,000. They also consider steam heat changes, purchase two new extinguishers, and buy twelve lobby chairs. Bridge safety on West Bridge Street was noted as a concern and referred to the bridge committee. An objection to enlarging the Lake Shore freight depot to West avenue was sent to the solicitor for action.
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Wuel Jer
Lersch
Shearer
Phe. Boynton
Tozeee
Council Chamber
Miller
West Bridge Street
Mueller
Lake Shore
West Avenue
LaGrange Eyes Liquor Vote After Signatures Grow
The petition to close the saloons in LaGrange gains momentum with about seventy signatures, nearly double the required amount. A special council meeting fixed March 10 for the election, with an expected dry result by a two to one margin.
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LaGrange
Mloons
Four Mile! Pillivant arraigned for wife abuse in LeGrange
LaGrange resident Mat Pillivant faced Justice Freeman after his wife walked four miles through a snowstorm to report chronic neglect and beatings when he drank. The accuser pleaded guilty and Pillivant was fined $25 and ordered to 30 days in the Cleveland workhouse.
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Eloreia Ceronicle LeGrange
Mat Pillivant
LaGrange
Freeman
Cleveland
Cold Wave Predicted Across Ohio Valley and South
Washington Feb 18 The weather bureau forecasts colder weather for tonight across the Ohio Valley western Tennessee and northern Gulf states with a cold wave in Kentucky and western Tennessee. Temperatures remain well below seasonal averages throughout the country as forecaster says the chill continues.
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Br Scerprs
McRar Press Association
Washington, D. C
Ohio” Valley
Tennessee
Gulf States
Kentucky
Royally Entertained Party Dines at Robson Home
A 5:30 car carried a Fauver family party to LaPorte Tuesday evening where Ed and Deb Robson hosted a gathering with Ted Robers’s team. They enjoyed a chicken pie supper deemed the best on record, with ping pong and music, and vocal selections by Mr. James Pauver.
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LaPorte
Ted Robers
Deb’’ Robson
Robson
Fauver
James *Pauver
Cortelson sworn as secretary of commerce and labor
George B. Cortelson was sworn in as secretary for the department of commerce and labor and as ninth cabinet member at 11 10 this morning by Chief Justice Fuller. The ceremony in the cabinet room of the new executive building was attended by President Roosevelt, Mrs. Cortelyou, her sister and the entire official force, and Mrs. Loeb whose husband William Loeb Jr. was sworn in as secretary to the President afterward.
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Br Scripts-McRaz Paces Association
Washington, D. C
George B. Cortelson
Department of Commerce and Labor
Roosevelt
Justice Fuller
New
Executive Building
Cortelyou
Loeb
Wm. Loeb, Jr
Mr. Cartelyor
Men of Elyria urged to vote in city primaries
A local plea urges Elyria voters to study candidates for city offices, evaluating their record and true interests. It frames concerns about independence, honesty, and service to constituents, and invites political dialogue in The Chronicle while praising Dr. Reefy as a capable mayor.
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Elyria
Reefy
Boxers in China Accused of Smuggling Arms by Steamer Dome
Customs inspectors found 50,000 percussion caps secreted aboard the Chinese steamer Dome. The explosives were intended for Boxers in China who are armed with old Springfield rifles. Boxers have been receiving arms from America.
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Press Association
San Francisco
Cal
China
America
Weather Report From Associated Press for Ohio
Fair tonight colder in most parts except southeast. Thursday expect fair skies with continued cold air mass. Forecasters warn of chilly winds and persistent frost in northern counties.
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Er Serries-Mcrar Press Association
Washington
Ohio
Poisoned Candy Accusation Stuns Newark Man in Indy
Wm H Vermillion of Newark Ohio is held without bond at police station after his wife says he tried to poison her and their two children with candy. She separated from him months ago and reports he previously attempted poison. One child became dangerously ill after eating candy yesterday.
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Br Sceirrs-MoRse Press Association
Indianapolis
Ind
Wm. H. Vermillion
Newark
Ohio
Standstill as fiercest storm in years hits Portsmouth
In Portsmouth Ohio on February 18, the worst storm in years continues to rage. The severe weather prevents coal supplies and causes widespread hardship as business remains at a standstill.
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Portsmouth
Breceipts-McHas Press Association
Market summary of cattle hogs and grains with price shifts
Cattle at Chicago markets 7,000 head strong 10 cents higher hogs 33,000 down 10 cents sheep 18,000 active 16 cents higher. Closing May wheat 7 7 1 4 corn 4 5 3 4 ante 3 5 3 6 pork 17 40. East Liberty Penn cattle light steady sheep unchanged hogs light excited.
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Scsiprs-MeBas Press Association
Chicago
East Liberty
Peno
Half a Billion Trust Formed to Control Copper
New York February 15 The copper war ends as John D Rockefeller is named head of a copper mining combine with 500 million dollars capital. The new trust will operate like Standard Oil and is likely to be named United Metals Selling Co. Twelve copper companies will be merged under the arrangement.
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John D. Rockefeller
Consolidated
New York
New Trust
Standard Oil Co
United Metals Selling Co
Blizzard blocks roads as Noblesville endures fiercest storm
Noblesville Indiana reports the worst blizzard of the season since 8 AM with drifting snow and fuel shortages. Temperature sits at three degrees below zero as coal and wood yards empty. A divorce suit Bert Hammel versus Inez B Hammel filed in common pleas cites abandonment and alleged adultery. Attorney Q A Gilmore for plaintiff. New line ladies belts arrive.
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Sceivys-McHar Press Association
Noblesville
Ind
Bert Hammel
Inez B. Hammel
Common Pleas Court
Elyria
Lorain
Q. A. Gilmore i
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