Move to Revise House Rules Begins in State Legislature
At Columbus Ohio January seventh the house opened with a move to revise rules. Rep Erlich proposed that the new rules committee consider changes to modernize archaic rules for efficiency. Opposed by floor leader Hamilton and Rep Hadden, the session began with Speaker Gray sworn in and urging cooperation with Governor elect Cooper for a concise, economical program. Rep Rims was nominated for speaker amid continued floor debate.
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Hamilton
John A. Hadden
Cleveland
Gray
Justice Robinson
House
Cooper
Rep
Rims
Record cold grips wide area with fatal toll
A severe cold wave based from Canada grips the Midwest and Southwest, driving temperatures to near zero or below in Great Lakes states. Fifteen deaths over the weekend are blamed on the chill. Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia report their harshest cold of the winter with drifting snow and frozen roads. Officials in multiple cities consider relief measures for the needy as drivers face stalled cars and hazardous travel.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Great Lakes
Canada
Columbus
Obio
Keattckr
West Virginia
Michigan Lake
Michigan Law Upheld in Pint of Gin Lifelong Sentence
In Lansing on January 7 the Michigan Supreme Court upheld the habitual criminal act sentence of Fred Palm after a guilty plea for possession of a pint of gin. Palm had prior six felonies, making life imprisonment mandatory under the code adopted by the 1927 legislature. he becomes the first man sentenced to life under the act.
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Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Fred Palm
Palm
Flu Epidemic in Elyria Keeps City Closures In Place
Elyria reports influenza epidemic remains severe with gathering places closed. City Health Commissioner Dr. G E French calls it not worse, while new case reports from local physicians are to be compiled. Ban lift date is undecided as the Board of Health and sanitation police enforce closures and coordinate with doctors.
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Elyria
G. E. French
Board of Health
F. H. Williams
Oberlin College Acts To Curb Flu Spread
Oberlin Ohio January 7 authorities ordered all extra activities of any kind cancelled until Wednesday noon due to rising influenza cases among college students. Only classes and labs will be held. all special meetings chapel lectures outside classrooms are cancelled as a survey shows increased sickness prompting curtailment of activities.
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Oberlin
Fire guts Lima courthouse. two firemen missing in blaze
A fire at the Allen County courthouse in Lima Ohio on January 7 left the building damaged beyond repair with an estimated 600000 pounds in losses. Firefighter Joan Wolfe and John Fisher were reported missing and presumed dead. Deputy County Auditor Murray was seriously injured. Fire Chief Matthews cited roof collapse as the cause and firefighter Frank Hinzer survived by leaping to safety.
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Lomia
Allen County Court House
Joan Wolfe
John Fisher
Murray
Frank Hinzer
Hinzer
Matthews
Ootp Woile
Fisher
Gye
Wapokoneta
Soca
Hoover Seeks Facts After Meeting Coolidge on Trip
President-elect Hoover met President Coolidge in Washington for about half an hour and posed for photographers on executive office steps. He refused to disclose conference details and said further news would come from the fountain of news. The White House said they discussed Hoover’s goodwill tour to South America and the Pan American conciliation conference. Hoover will not speak for two or three days as advisers call this a listening period to learn the nation's problems. Dwight W. Morrow was recommended as secretary of state. his Englewood New Jersey home noted.
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Washington
Jan. T
Hoover
Coolidge
Ins
White House
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico
Kean
Edge
New Jersey
Morrow
Englewood, N. J
Hunt Youth Sought in Canton Double Murder
Edward, a 0. Jan T A youth, is being sought in connection with the double murder of Canton dairy farmer Join Oser, 25, and his wife Bertha, 26. The Osers were killed Saturday night. their bodies were found Sunday by their son Harold, 9. Oser was shot. Bertha was beaten and shot. Edward had been hired by Oser days earlier and has not been seen since Saturday. The missing automobile disappears with him. Continued on page 2.
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Canton
Jan T
Edward
Join Oser
Can
Bertha
Osers
Sime
Yesterdar
Oser
Hef
Orer
Harold
Peebles Pledges Impartial Attitude as Lorain County Commissioner
Lorain County welcomes new Board of County Commissioners member Thomas Peebles who pledges to serve Lorain County as a whole without favoring any section. Peebles received a white gold watch from National Tube Company Pipe Mill Labor Dept. and attended greetings at the courthouse as George Roads began a new term and Murray entered his third year as commissioner. The clerk Frar Eenberger began his eighteenth year.
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Lorain County
Thomas Peebles
Lorain
Peebles
National Tube Company
Thos. Peebles
Charles D Murray
Frar’ Eenberger
Diamond set Masonic ring given to retiring Richmond
A ceremonial farewell in the County Commissioners’ office honored retiring county commissioner Richmann Richmond after nine years of service. Probate Judge H. C. Wilcox presented a diamond set Masonic ring and lauded Richmond’s leadership while Richmond thanked citizens and officials for support. He then endorsed his successor Thomas Peebles of Lorain, who pledged to uphold valuable service.
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William B. Richmond
H. C. Wilcox
Richmond
Wilcox
Richmann
Thomas Peebles
Lorain
Peebles
Small Epidemic Of Measles Here
A small epidemic of measles has enveloped Elsha in recent days. Health commissioner Dr. G. E. French reported twelve cases already. The cases are not fevers and affect school aged children.
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Elsha
G. E. French
One of Steel Co Founders Dies in Steubenville
Davis M. Weir, a founder of the Weirton Steel Co and president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, died at his Steubenville home from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Steubenville, O
Davis M. Weir
Weirton
Tl Company
Elyria Mourns Herbert S Follansbee Passes at 71
Widely known Elyria man Herbert S Follansbee died Saturday at three in the afternoon. He was seventy one and a longtime resident of Elyria with ties to several manufacturing enterprises. He was associated with Reed & Barton silversmiths in Taunton before making Elyria his home.
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Herbert S. Follansbee
Elyria
Reed & Barton
Murray Is Elected County Board Chairman for 1929
Commissioner Charles D Murray of Wellington was chosen chairman of the county board at the 1929 organization meeting. Thomas Peebles voted in his new capacity. Murray, in his first term, has two years remaining. Regular appointments for 1928 were renewed for 1929 with key staff reappointed, including Frank Ellenberger as clerk and Ruth Miller as deputy clerk. Several county officers and courthouse staff were also reappointed or named to posts such as dog warden, home superintendent, and janitorial and engineering roles.
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Charles D. Murray
Wellington
Board of County Commissioners
Murray
Thomas Peebles
Lorain
Frank Ellenberger
Ruth Miller
Elyria
Lee Minkler
R. B. Baus
Gertrude Baus
A. E. Speny
Court House
William Hamilton
Gene Gott
Emelie Barkacs
William Homen
Erie Avenue Bridge
H. A. Snyder
Patrick Henry
Robert Maxwell
William Oldham
William Robb
Andy Yeager
Emil Hug
City Council to Meet Tonight Over 1929 Funds
The City Council convenes for the first meeting of the year to consider the 1929 appropriation ordinance for funds. A health closure rule keeps LIBBY closed to spectators and the session may be held with a closed meeting, potentially reducing the bill. City employees expect January payroll timing with the ordinance passage.
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Board of
Ile “Hh
Coal Company President John McIntosh Dies in Columbus
John FE McIntosh, 9, president of the Super Six A Coal Company, died at his Columbus home after a lone illness. McIntosh came to Ohio from West Virginia and had resided in the city for thirty five years.
Adams Declares War on Crime in County Sheriff Takeover
New sheriff Clarence Adams vows strong enforcement with a no favors policy. He plans a three-department Bertillon system led by Deputy Frank Strehle and names Mrs. Clarence Walkden as matron of the county jail. Adams and his full staff begin moving into the sheriff’s residence as the county braces for a campaign against crime.
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Clarence BE. Adams
Ion Mathews
Adams
Bertillon
Frank Strehle
Fourth Street
Elyria
Strehle
Tred Underhill
Jorain County
Lorain
Adam
Clarence Walkden
Clark Street
Janet Wellwood
Clarence Walden
Park Street
Carl Heilman
Sixth Street
Webb C. Beaver
Wellington
Bob Rogers
Kenyon Street
Pat Chapman
Huntington
Frank Strohle
East Fourth Street
Bertillon Department
J. B. Rundle
Blain Street
Mrs. Adams
Elyria Suppresses Outbreak as Theaters and Churches Close
A Sunday survey shows the Elyria Board of Health influenza closing order in force with signs posting closed by the order of the Board of Health across theaters churches and public buildings. Streets are nearly deserted as residents stay indoors while authorities explain cold weather helps reduce illnesses by encouraging warmer clothing and fewer colds.
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Elyria
Board of Health
Cascade Park
Mople
Federal jail conditions spark calls for modernization
Federal superintendent A. H. Conner told the House Prison Investigating Committee that the government prison system has long been a neglected area and must be modernized. He urged creation of jail facilities in major cities including New York Cleveland St Louis Chicago and San Francisco and called several county jails housing federal prisoners disgraceful, citing Cuyahoga County Jail as among the worst.
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Washington
Federal Superintendent of Prisons
A. H. Conner
House Prison Investigating Committee
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
Conner
Cuyahoga
Ohio
Myers Takes Lorain County Prosecutor Office
Atty Don W Myers officially assumed theLorain County prosecutor role succeeding Don A Baird who served two terms Myers starts work preparing for a grand jury meeting set for Tuesday Jan 15 postponed due to influenza He notes moving into new quarters Room 504 Lorain County Savings and Trust Company He faces a looming grand jury investigation into Amherst Savings and Banking Company which closed December 19
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Don W. Myers
Lorain County
Don A. Baird
Myers
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
The
Grand
Amherst Savings and Banking Company
Army plane Question Mark extends world record flight
In Los Angeles on January 7 the Army mono plane named Question Mark remained aloft near Van Nuys to push toward a second week in the air. Engines showed steadier performance after adjustments yet orders to stay near home bases reflected concern over possible engine failure.
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Los Angeles
Calif
van Nuys
County Schools Restored to Session After Flu Delays
All county schools reopened today with six delaying their start due to influenza. Avon Brookside Henrietta West Carlisle and Grafton began late, and East Carlisle opened today after building completion. The new East Carlisle school displaced six one room schools as work finished and electrical tasks remained.
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R. P. Vaughn
Avon
Brookside
Henrietta
West Carlisle
Grafton
East Carlisle
Vaughn
Lorain man held on murder charge in wife's death
Canton Ohio January 7 The county grand jury considers a murder charge against Wilbur Heldman Lorain furnace salesman in connection with his wife Margaret the so called gun girl killing herself after admitting killing Vernard Fearn. The charge alleges he caused her death by her own action through a heartless attitude after the confession.
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Heldman
Canton, O
Wilbur Heldman
Margaret
Vernard Fearn
Waco
Canton
Fearn
Lorain County Starts Bond Forfeiture Collections
Lorain County court actions begin to recover forfeited bonds after four suits are filed by Prosecutor Don A. Baird against bondsmen for failures to produce offenders. State Examiner Irvin Young cites decades of lax collection and says current cases may reflect old neglect.
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Lorain County
Common Pleas
Irvin Young
Young
State of
Ohio
Wiliam Peer
F. M. Stewart
Stewart
Henry Dipple
Avon Village
Louis Mogus
Ll. C. Wintemute
S. J. George
Wintemute
Otto Volodzke
Stanley Kristoff
Martin Fisher
Harry Hinkses
Elyria
Paul Court
Wiliam Court
T. J. NeeManus
S. J. Georgy
Don A. Baird
Don W. Myers
Baird
Myers
Cardinal Tassio Dies in Milan Archbishop of Milan
Cardinal Eugenio Tani archbishop of Milan died in Milan early today from heart ailment. He had served only a few days as cardinal since his creation in December 1923.
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Tasi
Milan
Eugenio Tani
Milas
Fee Comber
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