Fire Kills Four Children in Ooms Home Tragedy
Four small children perished when a fire swept through John Ooms home in Lansing Michigan destroyIng the frame house. Ooms and his wife Catherine escaped with burns while rescuing two other children. The dead are Herbert 14 Gerben 5 Edward 6 and Anna 4. Sadie 12 and Sarah 10 survived briefly. the parents were found in the snow with a child in their arms before escape attempts continued.
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Lansing
John Ooms
Ooms
Catherine
Oll
Sadie
Herbert
Gerben
Edward
Anna
Katherine
Mother and five children die in Carrollton fire
In Altoona on February 21 a family tragedy occurred as a fire consumed the Carrollton home killing Mrs Leo Mangold and five children: Paul six Mary Frances four Mary Gree Regis two and baby Bobby eight months. Leo Mangold and neighbor Harry Detrow also burned trying to rescue them, with Mrs Mangold reentering the flames to save the children.
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Altoona
Carrollton
Leo. Manfeld
Paul
Mary Frances
Mary Gree
Regis
Bobby
Leo. Mangold
Harry Detrow
Women and three children die in Mills Lore cabin fire
In Johnstown, Mrs Zenaus Berkey and her three children Merwin Merna and Melre perished in a two room cabin blaze at Mills Lore. Berkey, who had started the kitchen fire, tried to save his family and was severely burned after awakening his wife nursing their infant.
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Johnstown
Zenaus Berkey
Mills Loro
Berkey
Merwin
Merna
Ferker
Strickden
Woman's Body Found in Snow Drift Near Flushing
In Bellaire on February 21 a farmer husband found the body of Mrs. William Gow, 89, in a snow drift on the family farm near Flushing after she failed to return from a neighbor visit Tuesday night. The death is being investigated.
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Bellaire
William Gow
Flushing
World Flight Aim by Acosta from Washington to New York
Fei 21 Te lore Hert Acosta, a New England fiv er, left Washington for New York and announced plans for a nonstop world flight as soon as arrangements are completed. His plane is %0 be and in tens fs cvas the Question Mark.
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Washington
Te Lore Hert Acosta
New England
New York
Hunger Riots in China Triggered by Starvation Famine
In Shensi and the southwest interior thousands starve as Ernest Oliver reports famine conditions. Starving farmers assault walled towns seeking food while towns defend supply. American relief allocates $54,000 for immediate aid.
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Shensi
Ernest Oliver
Oliver
Citie
American Relief Committee
Prisoner Rescued From Ohio Penitentiary Escape
Four of five convicts who fled the Ohio state penitentiary during a sensational Tuesday morning escape were recaptured. William H. L. Young, Marietta laborer, was found near here after frostbite and hunger, and surrendered to officers. James A. Walsh, a Cleveland robber, remains at large as search efforts continue. Others captured include Pat McDermott and Mika Jacko. Russo was also apprehended earlier.
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Columbus
State Penitentiary
William HL. Young
Marietta Lafer
Shadesville
Here
John Guy
Sherif Frank V. Martin
James A. Walon
Cleveland
Young
Gur
Martin
Guy
Joe Russo
Hartman
Russo
Johnn Evans
Pat McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Canton News
Mika Jacko
Evans
Arrest in Gang Massacre Sparks Detroit Link
Chicago reports a major gangland arrest following a mass shooting in a garage where seven men were killed. Gen A Lewis reportedly arrested in Detroit after a district map was found with him and a claim he had “bumped off a party.” A photo resemblance to Philip Ketweil was noted by a local woman.
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Chicago
Policc
Alice Card
Detroit
Gen
A. Lewis
Chicacoa
Lewis
Philip Ketweil
Ner. Inc
Atonement sermon by Billy Sunday stirs crowd
A crowded tabernacle heard Billy Sunday preach that salvation comes only through the blood of Jesus Christ. He attacked road houses as carbuncles and urged conversion, noting Henrietta High pupils led the trail hitters. The sermon cited Hebrews 9 and 12 13, contrasting Christ’s sacrifice with Mosaic rites.
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Jesus Christ
Tabernacle
Billy Sunday
Herl
Henrietta High School
Paul
Oberlin Freshman Honor List Includes Elyria Graduate
Oberlin's Freshman honor list for 1928 29's first semester honors ten percent of the class of 1932. Included are Elyria High School graduate Dorothy Alice Boynton and Oberlin High School graduates Winifred Elizabeth Dudley and Katherine Caldwell McCullough. The thirty five named students met a minimum eleven hours and studied as freshmen. The list draws students from eight states outside Ohio.
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Oberlin
Oberlin High School
Elyria High School
Elyria
Dorothy Alice Boynton
Winifred Elizabeth Dudley
Carl H. Dudley
West College Street
Katharine Caldwell McCullough
Professor McCullough
Ohio
American Legion pets mourn death of Lindy the burro
The article notes Lindy the 18 month old Mexican burro belonging to Jerry Ferguson, commander of the local American Legion post, died after consuming unsafe food. Other Legion pets brought back from Texas include Ferguson's sons and 81 burros, with Jack Marshall delivering two horned toads. Lindy once ate a barbed wire fence, a veterinary attempt failed.
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Stormach
Andy
Lindr
Jerry Ferguson
Texas
Art Richwine
Phil Robinson
Charles Persons
Jack Marshall
Ferguson
Fergnson
Storey Ridge
Snow Storm Heads Toward Ohio Says Weather Bureau
United Press reports a new snow storm approaching Ohio with arrival tonight or tomorrow. Temperatures to fall slightly with northern areas near or below zero and central to southern Ohio around 15 above. Statewide snow blankets roads raising travel hazards.
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United Press
Ohio
United States Weather Bureau
Paramount-Famous-Lasky Takes Option on Market House Property
The Paramount-Famous-Lasky Corporation has taken a twenty day option on the William Ely Market House property on Broad Street, adjoining the post office. The option, dated February 1, runs to March 5 and is handled through the company's Chicago district office. Two Toledo men arranged the option for the moving picture concern, originally for leasing.
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Picture Concern
Paramount-Famous-Lasky Corporation
William Ely
Broad Street
Market House
Post Office
Depot Street
Paramount-Famous Lasky Corporation Players
Moving Picture
Toledo Man
Corporation
Chicago
Byrd Discovers Newland and Marie Byrd Land Claim
New York February 21 Commander Richard E Byrd in a two plane flight yesterday discovered a vast Antarctic territory for the United States naming it Marie Byrd Land after his wife. He also reports a second new mountain range east and south of the first, called the Rockefeller range within the Ross dependency. The newer range exceeds the first in size and includes peaks from 3509 to 10900 feet. About 40000 square miles of Antarctic territory have been explored from the air by the Byrd expedition.
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New York
New York Times
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Associated Newspapers
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
United States
Marie Byrdland
Byrd
Rockefeller Range
Ross Dependency
Cars in Collision No One Injured
A coupe driven north on Garford avenue by John Sadawski of 212 Gates avenue was hit on the left rear by a car driven by Mrs. W J Young of 4129 Oxford avenue at 9 am. The impact pushed Sadawski’s car over the curb, smashing the right rear wheel. All occupants were uninjured.
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Garford Avenue
John Sadawski
Gates Avenue
W. J. Young
Oxford Avenue
Sadawski
Sadowski
Young
Pope Pius XI Calls Vatican Italy Accord Only Beginning
Pope Pius XI told United Press the Vatican Italy settlement is only a start and much work remains. He noted worldwide Catholic jubilation, counting telegrams from North and South America Australia New Zealand and many remote places as evidence of shared joy. Continued on page 2.
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Rome
Pius XI
Vatican
Italy
United Press
Pope
Kather
Hills
North America
South America
Australia
New Zealand
Cooking as Craft at Elyria High School
The Chronicle Telegram announces its third cooking school to be held at Elyria High School auditorium on February 5 27 28 and March 1. Miss Alice McCarren of Westinghouse will lead lectures on modern appliances proper food preparation and balanced diets.
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Collexes
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria High School
Alice McCarren
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Mansfeld
Ohio
McCarren
Amherst Bank Reopening Plan for Stockholders Meeting
Amherst Ohio February Amherst Savings and Banking Company may reopen after a stockholders meeting next Wednesday following a board of directors talk with State Banking Superintendent B H Blair. If approved, bank officials expect a swift reopening once conditions to certify solvency are met. The bank closed December 19 after a run and has been under Blair's oversight.
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Amherst, O
Amherst Savings and Banking Company
B. H. Blair
Blair
J. J. Smythe
Borah Declines Cabinet Post in Hoover Administration
Washington reports Borah, Idaho senator and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, declined Hoover’s invitation to serve as Attorney General and possibly Secretary of State. Borah preferred remaining in the Senate due to the sacrifice and influence of his current role. Other cabinet talks centered on Henry M. Robinson and a prohibition investigation commission. Senator Edge of New Jersey visited Hoover to discuss the probe panel.
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Washington
William B. Borah
Hoover
United Press
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Borah
Senate
Foreign Relationships Committee
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Robinson
Toda
Binet
City Hall Set to Close for Washington's Birthday Observance
City Hall will close all offices tomorrow in observance of Washington's birthday. The police headquarters remain open for duty and court cases, with disposal of any matters as needed.
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City Hall
Washington
Attuiala
Poise
Scouts to Hold Largest Lorain Court of Honor
Lorain County Scouts will award many honors at the mid winter Court of Honor Friday evening at First Congregational church. Judge H C Wilcos Eagle Scout Commissioner will lead with assistants Dr J F Betteridge Burns Whitney Guth Hyman Moodt and Alfred J Bauck representing the Greater Cleveland Council in this public event starting at 7 30 p m.
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Alfred J. Bauck
Greater Cleveland
Lorain County
Court of Honor
McNutt to Speak at Elyria Y M C A Luncheon
Paul McNutt commander of the American Legion will address a luncheon at the Elyria Y M C A on February 27. The talk likely covers legion work and related topics with the session hosted by Elyria Post No 12 and served by the ladies auxiliary.
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Paul McNutt
American Legion
Elyria Y. M. C. A
Elyria Post
Legion
McNutt
Indiana University
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lorain County Bar Association
Lakewood
Fire destroys two Great Lakes steamers in Michigan blaze
Toledo dated report says two former excursion steamers at Nicholson Transit docks in Ecorse Michigan burned. The Frank E Kirby and Erie were among ships damaged with $150000 loss. The Owana turned to ashes while Kirby and Sappho survived, though damaged assets included the Morles tug and another steamer.
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Toledo
Lake Erie
Nicholson Transit Co
Ecorse
Michigan
Frank FE. Kirby
Great Lakes
Erie
Kirby
Sappho
Cleveland Councilman Indicted Over Playground Land Deal
Lis ton G. Schooley and his son L G Schooley Jr are indicted under a law forbidding municipal officials from profiting on city purchases. The city paid 83 259 for two parcels used for a playground. 49 678 went to Michael Froelich, 15 092 to Charles L Biggs, and 12 465 to George McEachren. A prior councilman, Thomas W Fleming, was already convicted in a related case.
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Cleveland
George McEachren
Schooley
Abbottor
Biggs
Thomas W. Fleming
Council
Michael Froelich
Florida
Biggs and McPadron
Froelich
McEachren
Norwalk Council to Probe Police Strike Claims
Norwalk City Council announced an official investigation into charges that police officers are on strike while still on duty and drawing salaries. Residents report daily letters calls and visits over complaints of poor service as counsel refused wage increases. Witnesses will testify at a hearing next week. Norwalk Post American Legion volunteers to cover duties if needed.
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Norwalk
City’ Council
Norwalk Post
American Legion
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