Itinerant Umbrella Repairer Killed by Train
An itinerant umbrella mend er identified as Sweeney, age unknown, was killed by a passerby train near the Woodry Street crossing on Western Eights. Remains were moved to the Dreue after discovery two hours later. The man, listed as from New York State, travels periodically to Erie and had a sister reportedly living there. Police questioned possible relatives about the death.
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An Sweeney
Ambrey Mender
BB & OL
Woodry Street
Western
Jenkins
Dreue
Sweett
New York
Tate
Erie
Bean Re
Rmerch
Iedik
Barberry Eradication Efforts Lift in Ohio Regions
Government and state agriculture officials coordinate to destroy barberry bushes linked to black stem rust threats to wheat. A field survey in Green, Auglaize, Preble, Darke, Mercer and Van Wert counties found infestations within 11 to 32 miles of attacked fields. Authorities stress legal authority to compel landowners to remove hazardous bushes despite voluntary removals.
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Ohio
Cés
Preble
Darke
Mercer
van Wert
J. G. Price
State Department of Aciculture
Olive Tablets Promise Health Glow for Women
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for women with pale complexions and dull eyes praising olive colored tablets as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims improved liver and bowels, removal of toxins, and renewed energy with repeated testimonials from thousands of users.
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P.mdwards
Edwards
Train Crews Terrorized By Six Half-Crazed Transients
Six tough vagrants, one with a whiskey bottle, raided New York Central yards Friday night. Four slept in an engine cab. they abused yard crews and blocked engine work in the roundhouse. Detectives warned, arrests followed. fines of ten dollars plus costs levied, to be served in county jail. Some men may be wanted elsewhere. A separate report notes a West Side man described as wild after being unable to obtain a drink.
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New York Central
Sandusky
Jones
Elyrian
West Side
Politige Chем Missing Booze Probe Rocks Lorain
Lorain officials said Safety Director Timberman will stay on to investigate missing evidence from central police headquarters after a raid where raisin jack and bonded whiskey disappeared. Two liquor violation cases were dismissed and drew criticism of the administration and police leadership. Timberman, working with Police Chief Walker, will pursue the inquiry.
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Lorain
Wm. F. Grall
C. C. Timberman
Central Police
Walker
Crall
Timberman
Lorain Safety Director Pays For Bridge Damage
Lorain Safety Director C. C. Timberman paid 19.10 to county commissioners to cover repairs to safety guards on the Erie avenue viaduct. Timberman said a mud splashed windshield caused the accident while Police Chief Theodore Walker accompanied him home.
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Police Get Fake Call Concerning Gambling Game Visions
Police investigated a bogus tip about a gambling game and a large poker party. Officers traced the call, determined it was false, and warned residents. No event occurred and no suspects were identified.
Spectators’ Disturbance Halts Western Heights Game
Patrolmen arrived as the alleged contest was to start at Western Heights and found a witness who claimed to see things others could not. The scene suggested a drunken or festive misperception rather than a real disturbance, with reports indicating the event did not proceed as planned.
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Western Heights
Thugs Assault Ad Rog Lorain Woman
Thugs enter the store of Mrs George Echko at 2302 Vine Avenue and brutally assaulted her. They rifled a cash drawer containing $66, one man striking her in the face and shoving her, while the other robber seized the till. The highwaymen escaped in a new touring car.
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Lorain
George Echko
Vine Avenue
Wellington Woman Breaks Arm in Auto Crash
Mrs William Foster suffered a broken arm and severe bruising after an automobile collision at the north end of North Main street in Wellington. The crash damaged radiators on both cars and left her shaken up.
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Wellington
William Foster
North Main Street
Two Masked Men Rob Lorain Man on Highway
Lorain police report two masked men held up James Larios at night near Broadway and Washington Avenue. They sprang from behind a tree demanded money and fled with five dollars through an alley behind the Colonial Hotel.
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Lorain
Jan
James Larios
Larios
Broadway
Washington Ravenue
Colonial Hotel
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