Harding Signs the British Debt Bill
Washington Feb 28 President Harding signed the Smoot Bur ton bill approving Britain's plan to repay 4 6 billion dollars in war debt over 62 years with three percent interest for ten years then 312 percent thereafter The debt commission led by Melion will oversee funding while Britain seeks ratification from Parliament and the cabinet in London and the commission plans initial payments soon.
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Washington
Harding
Smoot-Burton
Congress
Great Britain
United States
White House
Capitol
Stanley Baldwin
Norman
Bank of England
American Debt Commission
Treasury
Mélion
Debt Commission
London
Baldwin
Smoot
Utah
Burton
Ohio
American Commission
Senate
Commission
French Ship in Ice Seeks Aid Off Halifax
The French ship Pro Patria with American passengers aboard is jammed in ice about 70 miles south of Pierre for four days. It has three propeller blades damaged, water and fuel running low, and U S calls for help as the government ice breaker Inley proceeds to assist.
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Halifax
Amer Pro Patria
U. S
Pierre
Inley
Mendelson Pneumonia Victim Dies at 53
Mrs. Lizzie Mendelson aged 53 of 310 Furnace Street died Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia. Survived by husband and eight children Mae Sobul Cleveland Mrs Spero Youngstown Mrs Horvitz Eva Kahn Elyria Manuel Annie Nelson Hilda five grandchildren an aged mother and several sisters and brothers Burial held this afternoon at Agreedith Achim cemetery Cleveland
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Lizzie Mendelson
Sol Mendelson
Furnace Eet
Mae Sobul
Cleveland
Spero
Youngstown
Tte Horvitz
Eva Kahn Elyria
Manuel
Annie
Nelson
Hilda
L. Schneb
Philips’ Court
Logan Gas Company Authorized to Buy Several Ohio Utilities
The utilities commission announced that the Logan Gas Company, formerly the Bruekeye Gas Company of Columbus, is authorized to purchase the Athens Gas Light and Electric Company, Bellefont Bellevue, Citizens Gas and Electric, Kia and Lorain, and others for not less than 20 900 dollars. The merger will form the Logan Gas Company. It is also authorized to issue 19 790 000 in common capital stock to take over and pay bonds totaling 560 000.
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Columbus
These Utilities Commission
Logan Gas Comy
Bruekeye Gas Apany
Athens Gas Light and Xtric Company
Athens
Belle Gas Company
Bellevue
Zens Gas and Electric Company
Kia and Lorain
Citizens Gas Lit and Coke Company
Findlay
Fremont Gas
Electric Light
Locan Gas Company
Comsion
Imon Capital
Embargo on Canadian Coal Status Declared
The senate today declined to place embargoes on the shipment or transfer of anthracite coal to Canada and other foreign countries. In a separate case Floyd Pelton of LaVee sues Harry and E. L. Sman for $2,000 over Holstein cattle debts, with Pelton holding proceeds to satisfy the note.
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Tashington
Yatate
Canada
Cass
Floyd Pelton
Lavee
Harry
Sman
Se Webber
Pelton
Peiton
Bandits Loot Country Store and Post Office
Four bandits forced entry at Kansas Station post office barber shop and meat market securing 500 in cash and supplies. Stamps and cards valued at 100 taken from the post office. A load of meat worth 300 was seized at Johns Ash meat market. They fled in a Hebt motor truck toward Fremont.
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Tiffin
Kansas Station
Here
John ‘Ash
Fremont
Won't Interfere Says Mayor Grail on Klan Attitude
Lorain February 28 Mayor Grail said he would not interfere with the Ku Klux Klan as long as they kept their hands off municipal affairs He would act only if a very good cause arose and involved city matters.
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Lorain
Grail
Ku Klux Klan
Americans Will Be Made Cardinals in Rome
Rome reports a papal consistory set for March when several Americans are expected to receive cardinalate. In Columbus Delaware judge Benson W. Hough joins Stuart R. Bolin and others in law practice. Pomeroy locals oppose a power rate increase. Cincinnati man Ralph I. Fritch, 21, jailed 15 years for murder attempt.
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Rome
Mar
Columbus
Benson W. Hough
Delaware
Ohio Supreme Court
Stuart R. Bolin
United States
Automn Bradford and Danes
Cincinnati
Ralph i Fritech
Rimiara
Augustus Kloman
Sharonville
Stanmtey Siudle
Ohio
Oberlin Gas & Electric Dispute With Railway Settled
The Cleveland and Southwestern railway and Oberlin Gas and Electric Co reached a settlement yesterday. The railroad to receive 500 dollars and to pay for its wires and poles at Oberlin. If a payment amount cannot be agreed on, the plaintiff may file further action on that issue.
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Cleveland &Southwestern Railway
Oberlin Gas & Electric Co
Oberlin
De Valera Narrow Escape From Capture
Eamonn Devalera head of the Irish republicans dodged capture when free state military police raided a Dublin house he hid in. He leaped from a window and escaped as pursuers closed in.
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London
Eamonn Devalera
Irish Republicans
Free State
Dublin
Devalera
Mary Becker 61 Died This Morning at Home
Mrs. Mary Becker age 61 died at her residence 125 Fourth Street from heart trouble. She was born in the city, lifelong resident, member of Pythian Sisters and St Claire Rebekah lodge social club. Survived by sons William G. Becker Lorain Carl Elyria and Edwin at home. daughter Mrs Heskey Lorain. brothers George Martin Elyria and Frank Martin Amhurst. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at home. Rev. Paul Bourquin officiating. Burial Ridgelawn.
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Mary Becker
Martin Becker
Fourth Street
Becker
Pythian Sisters
St. Claire
Mrs. Heskey
Lorain
George Martin
Elyria
Frank
Martin
Amsherst
Paul Bourquin
Ridgelawn
Luther Lawhorn Dies After Prolonged Illness
Luther Lawhorn aged twenty five died at the home of Wm. Davis at 362 Columbus street after a five months illness. He had lived in Elyria four years and is survived by an aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Roche a grandfather John Thompson and an uncle Hugh Thompson all of Elyria. Funeral services will be Friday at two from the Davis home conducted by Rev. Noel. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
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Luther Lawhorn
Wm. Davis
Columbus Street
Elyria
Elizabeth Roche
John Thompson
Hugh Thomp
Davis
Noel
Ridgelawne
Federal Reserve Backs Cooperative Marketing for Agriculture
The Federal Reserve Board endorsed cooperative marketing as the best relief method for two years of farm distress. Other items note the FTC ordering Western Meat Co to divest Nevada Co for Reno, and Chicago mayoral race candidates Lueder and Dever.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Trust
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Western Meat Company ‘of
San Francisco
Swift and Company
Nevada Company
Reno
Xev
Chicago Launches Anti Klans Crusade
Al Smith of New York Bishop Gallagher Detroit Gov Parker Louisiana and Senator Leroy Fercy Mississippi lead an anti klan campaign with other figures across states.
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Chicago
al Smith
New York
Bishop Gallagher
Detroit
Gov. Parker
Louisiana
Leroy Fercy
Mississippi
Percy
Gov
Parker
Richard Wolff
Mayor Jones vetoes extra water office and world court stance
Washington reports the United States will not join the world court for compulsory arbitration. Secretary Hughes says such arbitration is undesirable and unlikely among major powers. Mayor Jones vetoes a council ordinance creating a $2700 water works superintendent position and notes the public cost would rise by $900 after plant investigations.
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Washington
United States
World Court of Justice
Hague
League of Nations
State Department
Borah
Harding
Hughes
League Court
Foreign Relations Committee
Department
Jones
Esoqucil
Harding Grants Various Federal Posts in Washington
President Harding announced appointments including United States district judges for Minnesota and Ohio, United States attorney for the southern district of Ohio, and nominations to the War Finance Corporation and related posts. The Wellington suit seeks 20000 pounds on notes secured by mortgages on real estate.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Minnesota
John F. McGee
Ohio
Aud Jones
Harry M. Hoffheimer
Berson W. Hough
United State
Frank W. Dell
Wrominz
House
War Finance Corporation
Dwicht FL Davis
War Finances Corporation
Horace M. T. ‘Ep
Iowa
Iowa: ‘Insular Affairs Committee
Porto Rico
Fred H. Tibbetis
Columbus,Kin
Wellington Rank
Wellington Bs
Dak
Walter Ladacq
Enuniv
Keitinn
NAB COLUMBIA BOOZE MAKER
Deputies raided the John Kobalika farm near Columbia and found a still upstairs with about one hundred gallons of mash and some liquor. Kobalika pled guilty saying he just started the operation and had been in the business about a year. He was fined 590 dollars and costs and jailed until paid. Deputies Mathews Bivins Richwine Richards Richmond and Cowie assisted.
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Sheriff's Office
Columbia
John Kobalika
Columbia Center
Kobalika
S. J. George
Mathews
Bivins
Richwine
Richards
Richmond
Cowie
Bootleggers Held For Federal Jury Bond Set
Fragmentary OCR note indicates two bootleggers were held for a federal grand jury with bonds set at 17.040 dollars each. Details and names are unclear due to damaged text.
Herrick to Keep His Job Amid Confusion at Office
Report from Columats indicates Herrick will retain his position despite unclear terms. Governor Nonaher’s office denies a formal record exists in the appointment book kept by the clerk in the survey district, leaving the status unresolved.
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Columats
Nonaher
Erecard Des Prector
Local notes reveal uncertain public names and events
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear references to individuals and places with no coherent event or dates. The readable portion mentions a political figure and localities without solid context or outcomes. Further readable details are needed to craft a complete headline and summary.
Senate bill would turn 1400 ships to cities for operation
Washington Feb 28 Fourteen hundred ships of the American merchant marine would be turned over to cities and towns under a bill introduced in the senate by Senator Caraway Democrat Arkansas. The measure would give municipal governments title to the vessels after they were operated on regular trade routes for five years.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Caraway
Arkansas
Transients on Decrease at Local Police Station
Police records show a small number of transients or bums on the road this winter with sixty one sheltered this month. Ages range from 20 to about 65, including a 99 year old New York City resident described as the oldest transient ever in the bum cell. He planned to reach St. Louis to live with relatives, walking and catching rides.
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United States
New York City
St. Louis
Newspapers praised for up to date accuracy in education
Cleveland critics cite how newspapers deliver news directly from producers to readers. Otis W Cald of Columbia University endorses newspapers as more current than textbooks. The piece notes a global conference on localization and mentions Francisca Jane.
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Cleveland
Otis W. Cald
Columbia University
Mio
Francisca Jane
Missing Boy Aged 18 Gassed in Maryland Incident
A report from Maryland describes an 18 year old missing boy who was found gassed and poured into a container. The case notes his abduction is linked to a large, 140 pound individual whose actions are under investigation by local authorities.
Ohio Public Service Co Raises Lighting Rates 36 Percent
The Ohio Public Service Co informs the city auditor it accepts a three year lighting franchise ordinance passed by City Council. A minimum charge of 1.00 is set with charges over 25 kilowat hours per month at 0.05 per kilowat hour. A 10 percent discount applies if bills are paid by the 15th. Rates effective from March 1.
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Ohio Public Service Co
Cleveland Republicans bid for 1924 national convention
In Cleveland sixty eight republican clubs unite to guarantee all convention expenses and back a bid to host the 1924 Republican National Convention. Committees begin soliciting funds as public halls and city resources are prepared to argue for Cleveland as the selection city.
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Cleveland
Buckeye
United States
James L. Minch Dies at Lorain Hospital
James Leroy Minch ten weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Minch of North Olive street died this morning at St Josephs hospital Lorain Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Sudro funeral home conducted by Rev W S Smith Burial will be at Ridgelawn
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James Leroy Minch
Leroy Minch
North Olive Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
Sudro Funeral Home
W. S. Smith
Ridgelawn
Postmaster Appointments Urged To Favor Business Fitness
Postmaster General Work condemns the practice of selecting postmasters as good fellows by neighbors and urges Harding to adopt a new system. He calls for appointing heads of post offices based on business ability and placing the highest class businessmen in these positions.
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Washington
Harding
Buckeyes recap and fire brief from February report
Feb 28 brief notes Buckeyes tally and a fire in an apartment house caused six deaths and damaged a seventh unit. A lantern ignition is mentioned and a tax measure debate looms over local suburban areas. Dayton notes reference women and a man named Johnson in the second pier context.
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NEWAR
Stensver Murder Trial Date Still Uncertain
The murder trial of Carl Od for the killing of Lorain is not yet scheduled. Defense attorneys J J Mevers and RF Vandemark have been assigned by the court to represent him.
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Stensver
Carlod
Arness J J. Meverrs
RF Vandemark
Subsidy Bill Receives a Death Blow in Senate
The Senate laid aside the administration’s ship subsidy bill after a 48 to 36 vote to recommit failed. A Republican motion to replace the bill with the filed milk measure sparked debate as party lines largely held. Arkansas Senator Cataway delayed a roll call while Democrats Broussard and Randsell opposed recommittal.
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Washington
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Gensté Commercé. Committee
Bastit
Ladd
North Dakota
Republicns
Congress
Borah
Brookhart
Capper
France
Lafollette
McNary
Norris
Bonar Law Government Defeated Over Motor Vehicle Tax
London February 28. The Bonar Law ministry suffered its first Commons defeat as a bill to raise motor vehicle taxes to fund road maintenance was rejected by 130 to 5. The cabinet showed no concern, deeming the setback minor.
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London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Steward Found Dead in Fire at Philadelphia Rifle Club
Alwine Scheligh, 42, steward of the Philadelphia rifle club, died in a fire on February 28 in Philadelphia. President John C. Kimmieris confirmed the club suffered losses estimated at $200 while five others were injured.
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Steward
Philadelphia
Alwine Scheligh
Philadelphia Rifle Club
Fea
Fromen
Ty John C. Kimmieris
Irma C Ragsdale Sues for Divorce in Local Suit
Irma C. Ragsdale files for divorce from William G. Ragsdale citing neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Irma Jand and asks for a permanent alimony or support order as part of the proceedings.
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William G. Raginbabe
Eimita
NOY
Irma
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