Floods threaten central Ohio with rising rivers and damaged roads
Floods in multiple sections appear imminent as heavy rain floods Burk Creek Mad River and surrounding highways near Springfield. Lowlands around LaRue Prospect and Durbin flood. Rockaway plant area near Springfield threatened. areas in Mansfield Upper Sandusky and other villages report inundated roads. Snow and colder weather expected later to slow the rise.
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United Press
Springfield
Rockaway
Ohio Edison Company
Scioto
LaRue
Prospect
Mansfield
Upper Sandusky
Durbin
He Weather Bureau
Ohio
Edward W Bok Noted Editor Passes Away
Edward W Bok, famed editor and philanthropist from Merion, Pa., died at his Lake Wales winter home after a weeklong heart illness. Funeral and burial set at the Lake Wales sanctuary beside the Singing Tower, with family and visiting dignitaries expected.
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Are Wales
Fla
Edward W. Bok
Merton
Lake Wales Sanctuary
Lake Wales
Winters Rigors Sweep Across North America
A broad winter storm system brings blizzards sleet and freezing winds from upper Canada to Mexico. The Midwest and South see snow and cold rains with temperatures near record lows, affecting the Missouri Valley and Pacific Northwest as powerfully as the Atlantic coast.
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United Press
North America
Upper Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Middle West
Southland
Trexas
Kentucky
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Northwest
Ihime Gene
Blame For Shreve Crash On Driver Fix
The Public Utility Commission blamed driver negligence for the deadly bus train crash at Shreve Ohio. Investigators J M Evans and J F Briggs prepared the report, approved by the commission and sent to Governor Coner for a special investigation into the incident that killed five of seven Burbank high school students and injured seven others last week.
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Columbus
Joseph Baker
Public Utility Commission
Shreve
Burbank
J. M. Evans
J. F. Briggs
Cavernor Coner
Rome staged military spectacle for royal wedding
In Rome on January 6 20 000 Italian soldiers paraded before Marie Jose crown princess of Piedmont in a grand ceremony honoring the royal wedding. The performance included infantry regiments cavalry Spahis Arabs Marines and Alpine troops with 300 airplanes and two dirigibles forming a dramatic aerial display over the royal box as Hum bert’s bride radiated happiness amid kings queens and nobles.
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Rome
Tiubert
Italy
Piedmon
Marie Jose
Partoli
Humnert
Europe
Prince Humbert
Ert
Florence Lancers
Tripoli
Hersagliere
Ae Otr
Humtbherr
Elyria Manufacturers See Steady 1930 Improvement
Elyria post office receipts in 1929 topped 150000 for the first time, rising to 150226.31 from 146210.37 in 1928. Strong year-end mail and December totals drove the gain, with October and December alone adding over 6307 and 3501 respectively. Local editors publish factory outlook letters from Elyria firms predicting gradual recovery and steady improvement through 1930, citing orders, capacity runs, and cautious optimism.
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Elyria
J. W. Meienty
Post Ofice
Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle- Telegrap
Jipre
Industres
Chronicle- Telegram Ced
Hoover panel adjourns without public disclosures
Washington January 9 The law enforcement commission chaired by President Hoover adjourned its current session without issuing public statements or indicating what actions were taken during closed executive sessions. The outcome left the public without details on decisions or savings discussed.
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Washington
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Will Spend Over Million On County's Roads And Bridges
Lorain County will dedicate about 1.25 million dollars to roads and bridges in 1980 as the county commissioners approved an appropriation of nearly 700000 for county roads and bridges. With state plans to spend 2600000 in the county, the total exceeds 1.25 million, enabling one of the most extensive road programs in the county in a single year.
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Quitiok
Lorain
State Highway Department
Torain County
Delegated Leave For London Naval Conference Delegates
Americans sail today on the Volare from New York while Woodrow Wilson travels via the George Washington to the Paris peace talks. Secretary of State Stimson leads four fellow delegates and about 75 aides including a dozen young women secretaries aboard before 2 p.m. President Hoover urges goodwill and support for global peace as the delegation heads to London.
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New York
Hudson
Hoboken
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Strinsgon
Washington
Charles G. Dawes
Great Britain
Hugh Gibson
Belgium
London
Soliettor Urges City Hall Remodeling In Elyria Report
City Solicitor Harry Redington urged immediate remodeling of Elyria City Hall to expand offices, improve efficiency, and add a safety director role. Mayor Hewitt opposed extra spending and some restructuring, while Redington suggested hiring an architect, planning a bond issue, and potentially county election approval. The piece notes jury seating needs and council chamber constraints, with a continuation referenced.
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Harry Redington
James A. Hewitt
Stedington
Council
City of
Elyria
Common Pleas Court
City Funds Balances Reported for 1929 Totals 198591.61
City auditor A. Schilleman reported a total 1929 balance of 198,591.61 across funds including General 24,510.91, Park 784.8, Safety 3,590.17, Health 5,241.52, Service 3,835.37, Water Works 1,640.55, Gas Tax 24,873.82, Auto Tax 6,087,106.55, Traffic Maintenance 1,420.84, Sinking Fund 40,000.00, Bond Retirement 10,000.00, Special Assessment 0, Police Pension 0, Fire Pension 59.00, totaling 198,591.61.
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City Auditcor A
Schilleman
City council approves $1,079,977 in annual appropriations
City council adjourned session last night approved a $1,079,977 budget for the coming year a net decrease of $74,209.35 from 1929. The only contested item was Park Commissioner Wilford's request to hire five men full year rather than three, which was approved. Increases include $13,412 for Safety and $24,670 for the Service department tied to the new sewerage disposal plant. An $480 rise for Health funds partly covers barber and beauty shop inspections.
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Open Council
Frank Wilford
Ave
George Stevens
Stevens
Wilford
Council
Service Department
Health Department
Pleads Not Guilty in Canton Murder Case
Walter B. Shaffer 26 pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Albert Hendricks 24 shot last April in Canton Ohio. He was arrested in Detroit with Hendricks wife Lorraine 26 returned as material witness. The woman has collected $4 000 life insurance since her husbands death.
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Canton
Walter B. Shaffer
Albert Hendricks
Shaffer
Detroit
Hendricks
Lorraine
IL Palice
Mayor Hewitt outlines ten point program for future city
Mayor James A. Hewitt presented a 10 point annual message to council detailing a program for the future. He urged new dumps, rapid fire and police signal systems, expanded storm sewer work, widened streets including Woodford avenue and Center street, a city building department, stricter building code, continued street signs, and upgrading water facilities with a new main costing about 200000 to reach West River road. He called for advancing these projects within the year.
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James A. Hewitt
Council
Leonr
Ibuilding
Hewitt
Woodford Avenue
Massey Ave
Nue
Center Street
Abbe Road
Cleveland Street
Poplar Street
West River Road
County Commissioners Approve County Budget Totals
County leaders vote to appropriate funds totaling SUS11,000.18 for 1930. Allocations include General Fund 449,781.42 Building and 98,000.00 Soldiers Relief Fund 14,100.90 Mothers Pension Fund 825,000.00 Blind Relief 12,000.00 Crow Bounty 350.00 Agricultural Society 214,073.00 County Home 65,000.00 Children s Home 936,000.00 Dog and Kennel 18,20?0.00 Sinking Fund 10,105.87 Bond Retirement 100,707.64 Ditch Fund 46,377.76 State Aid Road Fund 122,001.07 County Road and Bridge 421,380.16.
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Mothers Pension Fund
Agricultural Society
County Home
Rizh
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Willys-Overland Co
C.H. Price
Harshaw Chemical Co
Harshaw Chemical Company
H.C. Weil
American Lace Manufacturing Co
Promani
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