Coolidge Visits Alexandria for Washington Birthday Festivities
President Calvin Coolidge arrived in Alexandria aboard the Mayflower at 1 13 PM to celebrate George Washington's birthday. Virginia leaders and Mason delegates greeted him at the dock and escorted him to Carlyle House for a formal reception with Governor Byrd and his wife. A parade of patriotic societies followed before Coolidge returned to Washington.
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Alexandria
Calvin Coolidge
United States
George Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Washington
Virgcia
Carlyle House
Byrd
Masons
President Coolidge
Class Of Fifty To Be Initiated Into Aerie 431
About fifty candidates will be initiated into Elyria Aerie No. 431 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Feb 25 initiation will be aided by the Elyria Aerie degree team. Officers Gerald C. Nau president J Lewellyn vice president C Kopp chaplain and Robert Jensen drill team will present the degree. Afterward trustees provide a luncheon and the Esgeys orchestra will play.
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Hlyria Aerie
Order of
Easics
Elyria Aerie
Gerald C. Nau
J. Lewellyn
C. Kopp
Chaplata
Robert Jensen
Butler Lunich
Esgies
Willinay
Johnny Wins In Steak Eating Contest In Lorain
In Lorain rep John Plummer wins pancake and steak eating contest with a total of flapjacks credited, defeating Frank Flaherty in a porterhouse heavy contest held at a South Lorain restaurant. A gallery watched as Flaherty charged that the winner received large cuts while he claimed to receive smaller portions.
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Lorain
John” Plummer
Frank Flaherty
South Lorain
Flaherty
Death of Mrs Edward Mertz in Oberlin area
Mrs Edward Mertz died at her home 407 Cleveland Street last evening at 5 30. She was 28 years 18 months and 27 days old and leaves husband two sons Virginia Irene size Grace Elizabeth four parents Mr and Mrs J Vaughn of this city two sisters Mrs George Bauer Cincinnati Ohio and Mrs Burt Pember Elyria and one brother R A Vaughn Elyria. She was a member of the Wech odisy church at Oberlin. Funeral announcements will be made later.
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Edward Mertz
Cleveland Sireei
Virginia Irenesiz
Grace Elizabeth
J. & Vaughn
City
George Bauer
Cincinnati
Burt Pember
Elyria
R. A Vaughn
Wecbodisy Church
Oberlin
Y Camp Periods Arranged for Vermilion Y Camp
Vermilion area youths may attend eight two week camp periods starting June 18 and ending in September at the local Y M C A camp. Last summer about 200 boys attended and more are expected this season. Boys wishing to attend should contact Jack Siekkinen at the Y as soon as possible.
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Y. M.C
Vermilion
Jack Siekkinen
Burial Account From Ulster County Gazette 1800
Mr and Mrs Howard Masters of Colon Dag own an Ulster County Gazette from Kingston Virginia dated January 4 1800 the first issue after George Washingtons burial December 14 1799. The third page carries Washington burial copy the front page filled with Congress Adams funeral praise and messages. An ad in fourth page notes a healthy active negro wench for sale. The paper has remained in the Masters family since its publication.
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Columbus Vu
George Washington
Howard Masters
Co Inn
Congress
John Adams
Wington
Ulster County
Kingston
George Town
Washington
Grea
Humane Society Still Without President in Lorain County
The Lorain County Humane Society has not elected a president as of Wednesday. Reports by L. B. Harber and Clregram are disputed by Attorney L. D. Hamlin, who says M Gilman was not elected. A president is expected to be chosen on March 2. Hamlin, a 12 year officer, donated 700 to the society after waiving $1,100 in services. Mrs. E A Hague, secretary, also contributed funds while salary claims were settled.
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Lorain County Humane Society
L. B. Harber
Oita Klenranm
M Gilman
Hamlin
Chronicle-Telegram
Muo
L. D. Hamlin
The
Humane Society
E. A_ Hague
Morgan Named Waterworks Cashier
LORAIN February 22 T W Morgan mayor J Standen named temporary cashier of the Lorain waterworks for a thirty day term. Morgan succeeds H Neptune who resigned after leaving the civil service, and who had removed from office.
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Lorain
T. W. Morgan
Republican Cirie Club
J. (. Standen
Morgan
Hr. H. Neptune
Civil Service Campy
Moose Meet in New Lodge Room Tomorrow
Elyria Moose lodge holds its first meeting in the redecorated lodge room tomorrow evening. The session features the first initiation under the open charter with eleven candidates to be initiated as members attend the event and witness the new appointments and furnishings.
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Moose
Elyria
Eajoy
Midi & Large Iurnati
Traffic deaths mount in Elyria as coroner cites pattern
The page records several fatal incidents from January and February in Elyria. Jim Fowler of stop and shop road near the Country Club area died after a crash on the interurban line. Raymond Holliday of Spencer Street died February 7 from a neck fracture after his car skidded. John C. Das of Pasadena Avenue died January 18 from carbon monoxide poisoning in his machine. Jack Thomas Smith of West Avenue, age unknown, was killed on Taylor Street when struck by a machine. Julius Kutka, a transient, died January 27 on Cleveland Road after being hit by a truck. Coroner Perry notes three traffic deaths in a month implies thirty-six per year, and Elyria already has six.
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Jim Fowler
Stop &6
Onerlin 'Road
Raymond Holliday
Sprecer Street
Cleveland d
John C. Das
Pasadena Avenue
Davies
Jack Thomas Smith
Elyria
Meeting planned on village inclusion with Elsha township
Continued discussion notes support for including part of Elsha township in the new village. A follow up meeting is set for Highland school on Wednesday March 5 with county officials possible in attendance.
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Elsha Township
Highland School
Autoshow Closes Tonight at Halu Bow Gardens
The Automobile Dealers Association ends its auto show this evening at Halu Bow Gardens after a successful run. Bill Struck and his Gang will perform live music fan favorites and promise more lively numbers to please the crowd.
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Automobile Dealers Association
Halubow Gardens
Bill Struck
Elvirane
Wil Furp
Elyria Telephone Company Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Elyria Telephone Company was held yesterday. Officers and directors were elected: president L. D. Pe, vice-president H. O. Duller, treasurer AL. IT. Lavel, C. Harris, CH. Pierce, and Heark Worst. Reports were read and routine business transacted.
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7Th Telephone Company
Follaws
LD. Pe
H. O. Duller
AL. IT. Lavel
C. Harris
CH. Pierce
Churches Begin Observance Of Lent
Churches across the state start Lent observances with Ash Wednesday services. Special services were held today to mark the start of the 40 day period of penance and reflection.
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Columbis
U. Fed
Local News In a Few Lines From Elyria
Robert Henderson faced police court after a Tuesday arrest on a public intoxication charge. A separate incident reported a car collision on Third Street when Alfred Lehman tried to avoid a machine, resulting in damaged vehicle and a promise to pay for damages. The Young Men’s Club plans a Cleveland game trip Friday night, with Leonard Rus featured on the social committee. Kiwanis will hear committee reports at the hotel Thursday noon.
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Alfred Lehman
East Avenue
Third Street
Willems
Fiven
Lehman Taleith
Cleveland
Meyelzad
Clersland
Kiwanis
Elyria Kiwanis Cind Ai Nar Mendar
Solon May Resign As Rumors Circulate In Wes
Persistent rumors in Wes suggest Ren illiam R. Green of Iowa may resign from the house ways and means committee to accept a federal judgeship in New York. He has refused to confirm the rumors.
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Wes
Renilliam R. Green
Iowa
Taan
House
Ways and Means Committee
New York
Reclaimed Land Credit Plan Urged for Farmers
The interior department proposes a credit fund to aid settlers on reclaimed lands. A reclamation settlement conference in Washington notes only seven percent of prospective settlers have $4000 or more needed to equip a farm without borrowing. The report urges federal or state credit support.
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Washington
Interior Department
Department
Study Aims to Promote Settlement on Irrigated Land
An advisory group considers Congress legislation to aid settlement on irrigated land and farm development. John V L Hogan analyzes short wave channel availability from 200 to 19 meters for the Federal Radio Commission’s guidance in allocating lines to government, commercial, and amateur users. He notes 20 independent and 449 telephone channels exist. rapid intensity variations favor short wave for telegraph over telephone use.
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Congress
Washington
Federal Radio Commission
John V. L. Hogan
New York City
Hocan
Rim
Washington Ideals Debated by Oberlin Speaker
Oberlin residents debate the nation's democratic ideals as Dr. Brickner laments unkept promises of liberty and equality while praising Americanism over socialism or fascism. He cites Washington Jefferson and modern politics, urging renewed dedication to free speech and democratic values. The talk at Oberlin Club precedes local remarks from attorneys on municipal ties.
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Armert
Barnett R. Brickner
Washington
Aditrass
Everroom
Brickner
George Washington
Jefferson
Indig
Hole
Changine
Ptganda
Unit States
United
Richner
Nzmon
Ted Fe
Elyrian Spears
Oberlin Rotareans
Don Miers
Elvria
Oberlin Exchante Club
Cheyonex
Slytia
Theft of $60,000 in jewels reported at Buckley home
Mrs Johnson Buckley reported jewels worth about $60,000 missing from a wall safe placed February 9. The collection included a $20,000 diamond rope, sapphire pendant, two diamond rings, and three bracelets. A maid was asked to retrieve something from the safe, which appeared open but not forced.
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New Duin
Sgu
Johnson Buckley
Market News from Cleveland Livestock Yard
Cleveland Feb 22 hog receipts reach 500 head with bids around 29 to 140 pounds and 9 to 130 pounds. Beef cattle show varied prices with cows and bulls traded steady. hog market activity and weight classes are listed alongside poultry and produce figures for the day.
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Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Towers
Uu F Ag
Mrs Leroy Springs Shot In Lancaster Dye District
The wife of T Leroy Springs, a Lancaster cotton man, was shot by a cotton buyer and former employee after a business dispute. Springs had been the Democratic national committeewoman for South Carolina and was later nominated for vice president in 1924. Eliot W Springs, a war veteran and aviation writer, is mentioned as another Springs figure.
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Leroy Springs
South Carolina
T. Leroy Springs
New
Lancaster
D. C
Ceek
Eliot W- Springs
Echo
United States
Jis
Fess Praises Washington's Wisdom At Birthday Event
Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio praised George Washington for balancing authority and liberty in the constitutional system during a Washington birthday celebration. He noted Washington’s role in shaping party divisions and the two party system, and said plans for the 1932 centennial celebration of Washington’s birth are advancing.
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Washington
George Washingor
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Wesbindon
Waasbingioun
Bombing Trial of Hiram Reed at Ottawa
Hiram Reed, 24, a Mossville native, stands trial in Ottawa for the bombing of his former sweetheart Miss Iola Bradford of Chillicothe, Illinois. Dynamite at a schoolhouse where she taught injured her badly. Reed denies a confession claiming it was to avoid marriage and fatherhood. France: contractor Jules Placue, after running over a young farmer, left him on a rail track as a train struck him, a case cited in a murder context.
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Hiram Reed
Mossville
Ill
Ottawa
Iola Bradford
Chillicothe, al
Bradford
Reed
France
Jules Placue
Rai
Aicaits Trigji
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TV College
Greenville
Horo
Dorothy Winters
Rankin O. E. Rankin
Lorain County
Elvrra
U.S
Colleen
Seanor
Ces
Smiddy
Dasz Es
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Reyecting
LD. S
Solon
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Byron Shaffstall
London
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Elyria Auto Service Co
Broad St
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