Violence disrupts Texas power lines and service
Violence tied to a strike cut two high voltage lines near Canutillo Texas causing outages in four towns north of El Paso and in nearby New Mexico. Eight other towns remained online as workers and deputies rushed to repair the damage while skeleton crews guarded the plants awaiting a broader decision on the walkout.
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EL Paso
Here
Canutillo
Texas
Las Cruces
Hatch
and Anthony
New Mexico
Ysleta
Clint
Faveus
Tornillo
Jaalusers
Strike Walkout Hits 150,000 as Power Fails
Workers struck at 3:53 a m yesterday plunging the 150000 population area into darkness after pulling switches without warning. Local 585 of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers says union members were discharged in violation of an agreement with the company, which denies the charge.
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International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
Exhibit Of Freaks Comes To Elyria
The Believe It or Not Congress of Freaks heads to Elyria for a week at the Redington Building, 148 Middle Avenue, starting Monday at 2 p.m. with daily shows from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The program features Captain Francois Russell, Alma Von Lynd, Baby John, 697 pound fat boy, Ituri Pygmies, Filipino midgets, Leah-Lee, Laurie Johnson, and others from the Chicago Worlds Fair and Lorain engagements, previewing a Cleveland run.
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Redington
Middle Avenue
2Nd Street
Court House
Lorain
Akron
Toledo
Cleveland
Francois Russell
Robert L. Ripley
Alma von Lynd
Baby John
Leah-Lee
Laurie Johnson
Great Gravita
Postponed Event on March 9 Hosts Named
Harry Nicholl postponed from March 2 to March 9. Hostesses will be Mrs. M B Schaeffer and Mrs. C A Lauer.
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Harry Nicholl
M. B. Schaeffer
C A. Lauer
Amherst Community Activities Reported
In Amherst Ohio on February 28 various events were noted including the Young Married People's class meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs Newton Bechdtel. The St Peter's choir rehearsals were set for 7 30 p m at the church parlors under Mr Bowlus of Oberlin. Foursquare church evangelistic services were scheduled at Pythian Hall at 7 30 p m. An executive board and program committee meeting of the Amherst Town send Club was planned at Mr and Mrs F C Fleming on Cleveland avenue Towne. Nineteen people attended with guests listed including Mrs C Dolde Mrs Martin Dock Mrs Franklin Miller Mrs Edward Menz Mrs Amelia Deuschle Mrs L Roemer Mrs William Young lass and daughter Mrs F Towne and daughter and Mrs Cooley Elyria.
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Amherst, O
First Evangelical Church
Newton Bechdtel
St. Peter's Evangelical
Amherst Townsend Club
F. C. Fleming
Cleveland Avenue
PTA Card Party Public Event At School Auditorium
The Parent Teacher Association hosts a public card party Thursday evening in the school auditorium with five hundred pinochle and giglly games. Play begins at eight with prizes in all games. A lengthy church circle event and multiple church notices follow along with local clergy schedules.
Funeral rites for George Hough held at Zilch Funeral Home
The Rev. James Lyon formerly from Cleveland and Rev. B. H. Ryan now pastor of the local Methodist church presided. Mr. and Mrs R. H. Hearn sang two vocal duets with Mrs. Frederick Deiner at the piano. The body will be shipped to Portageville New York for burial.
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George Hough
James Lyon
Cleveland
B. H. Ryan
Methodist Church
R. H. Hearn
Frederick Deiner
Portageville
N. Y
Funeral services for 87 year old Robert Patterson
Funeral services for Robert Patterson, 87, who died Wednesday evening, will be held at 2 p m Saturday from Baker Funeral Home. Thomas Williams, pastor of the Congregational church, will officiate and burial will be in Cleveland Avenue Cemetery.
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Robert Patterson
Baker Funeral
Thomas Williams
Congregational Church
Buial
Cleveland Avenue
Past Chiefs Club meeting of Pythian Sisters set at Mrs home
The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will hold its meeting at the home of Mrs. with plans to discuss upcoming events and club activities. Members are asked to arrive on time for the scheduled gathering.
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Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters
Public Invited To Inspection Of Local O N G Unit
The public is invited to the annual federal inspection of the local national guard unit at the armory on Third Street at 8 p m February 29. Major A E Whitworth of Indianapolis will lead the inspection. In the afternoon, the department’s books and manuals will be inspected, while in the evening the unit will drill and perform maneuvers of public interest.
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National Guard
Third Street
Taaent
Arthur Richwine
A. E. Whitworth
Indianapolis
Ind
Richwine
Marker Ordered For Bear's Paw Battle Site In Montana
In Chinook Montana a marker is planned for the Bear's Paw battlefield 15 miles south where Chief Joseph and Nez Perce warriors surrendered to General Nelson A Miles on October 5 1877 marking the last major confrontation with Native Americans in the Northwest.
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Chinook
Mont
Bear’s Paw
Here
Joseph
Nelson A. Miles
Weighty rescue in Washington ends with fire squad return
Mrs. Emile Crawford weighing 350 pounds fell from bed and despite the efforts of four lodgers could not be righted. Three strong members of the fire department rescue squad finally lifted and placed her back into bed.
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Washington
Emile Crawford
Fire Department
Crawford
Congress Debates 1835 36 Land Bill on Public Lands
The 1835 36 congressional session focused on a land bill to distribute the net proceeds from public land sales, outlining how profits would be allocated and used within the government.
Eagles Initiate Nine New Members at Elyria Aerie
Nine new members were initiated into Elyria Aerie 431 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles with over 200 members present for the Robert Jensen Class. John A. Abel and Gerald C Nau, both past state presidents, addressed the group while Jensen, who led the degree team, was honored. A buffet supper followed and plans were announced for simulatory work with Sandusky and a March class.
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Elyria Aerie
Order of Eagles
Robert Jensen
John A. Abel
Marion
Gerald C Nau
Aerie
Abel
Order
Nau
Elysia
Jensen
A. R. Graber
William France
Sandusky Aerie
Lyle Castle
Kingston man pays ten dollar bet with pennies
Kingston Ontario Charles Rooke cleared a $10 wager by saving 1 000 one cent coins over three months, delivering the payoff in a bulk copper payment.
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Kingston, Ont
Charles Rooke
No Snow No Ice On Sheltered Coal
WEST SIDE LUMBER & COAL advertises sheltered coal service with steady supply and a phone contact 2343 for orders and inquiries.
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West Side Lumber & Coal
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Pierre R. Smith
Elyria Savings
Elyria
Quebec
Wolfe
Murbach Coal
East Avenue
Baker
Ore
Telegraph Pole
Amherst
B. A. Jenne
Cleveland St
Central Book Store
Pip. T A
St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Treury Short
South Main Street
C. H. Ernst
Paul Redman
Charles Hamann
C. Ernst
Rudolph Berger
William Younglass
Frank
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Fred Holzhauer
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
C. E. Schmidt
St. Paul Lutheran Church
R. C. Bosse
Church School
Merle Hayes
Epworth League
ST. Joseph R. C
James Smith
Altar Rosary Society
Foursquare Church
Ida May DeVries
Mary Edwards
Florence Moinette
Audrey Schmauch
Columbus
Ohio Hairdressers
A. K. Jeune
James M. Wbisonen
Massillon
St. Joseph’s Church
Patterson
Eagles
Elysium Soda Grill
Broad Street
Detroit
Elyka, Ohio
Broad St
Quality Corner Store
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