Railroad seeks Lorain county franchise consolidation
The Cleveland and Southwestern Electric Railway asks county commissioners for a new unified franchise covering Lorain to Amherst Penfield Junction to Elyria and Oberlin to Wellington. They seek nullification of existing franchises, plan to refinance with outside capital and propose a fleet upgrade while noting large tax contributions in the county.
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Cleveland & Southwestern Electric Railway
Lorain
Amherst
Penfield Junction
Elyria
Oberlin
Wellington
Grafton
Cleveland
F. H Wilson
Birmingham Ax Murders Probed by Police Chief Davis
Birmingham officials announce a national investigation into a spate of ax murders framed as organized gang activity. Police chief James G. Davis claims four prisoners face murder charges with death penalties sought in several cases. He describes a divided gang operating in city districts with no single perpetrator. The report also notes ongoing lines of inquiry and the possibility of trials forthcoming.
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Ling
Peto
Herbert Stetson Dies After Six Months Illness
Herbert D. Stetson, 72 or 73, died this morning at his home 630 West Ave after six months of declining health. A former Ridgeville farmer turned wholesale lumberman, he retired about ten years ago and lived in the city. Survived by wife, sons Prof R H Stetson of Oberlin, Carl S Stetson Elyria, M D Stetson. daughters Mrs John W Rhodes Grand Saline Texas and Mrs C M Benfield Cambridge Ohio. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at the home. Burial private at Ridgeville.
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West Ave
Ridgeville
Louisiana
Prof
R. H. Stetson
Oberlin
Carl
M. D. Stetson
Elyria
John W. Rhodes
Grand Saline
Texas
C. M. Benfield
Cambridge
Ohio
Woman Arrested After Liquor Raid at Lally Home
Prohibition officer Frank Kiady raided the Yellow Lane residence of Louis Lally last night. Mrs. Lally attempted to pour out distilled spirits from a tin receptacle but some liquor was saved as evidence. She was ordered to appear in court Monday morning.
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Frank Kiady
Louis Lally
Yellow Lane
Mary Sudro 86 dies after stroke at home
Mrs Mary Sudro 86 widow of Charles Sudro died at 228 East avenue last evening after a stroke two days earlier. She served as a longtime resident of the city and was well known as a large cattle of trends. Survived by daughter Mrs Mose Wilder and son Frank in San Francisco sister Mrs Elizabeth Gow of Loran and several nephews and nieces. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at 228 East avenue home conducted by Rev Bourquiz of St Pauls Church where she was a member.
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A G Sudro
Charles Sudro
Fast Avenue
At & O'Clock
Mose Wilder
Frank
San
East Arene
Rev
Bourquiz
St. Paul's Church
Bandit Gang Kills Ohio Man in Detroit Robberies
Detroit police report a gang shot and killed Albert A. Aegerter, 58, of Byesville Ohio, after tying and gagging two women and robbing a dozen others in stores near saloons and streets. His son Russell witnessed the attack as four men stood by.
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Detroit
Mich
Albert A. Aegerter
Byesville
Ohio
Aegerter
Russell
NAB 31 Booze Violators Report by County Prohibition Officer
County Prohibition Officer Frank Klady filed a report to Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence Webber detailing liquor law arrests from September 11 to December 31. The record lists 91 possession, 7 sale, 2 transport, 3 manufacture arrests, 1 each for keeping a sale place and property tied to manufacturing, 11 bound over to grand jury, 1 penitentiary sentence, 11 undispensed cases, 1 bonds forfeited, 2 not yet apprehended, 3 dismissed, 1 noticed, 5 still taken, 1 000 beer bottles and 50 gallons not bottled destroyed, 266 gallons wine destroyed, 266 gallons liquor confiscated, and $38,000 in court fines.
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Frank Klady
Lawrence Webber
Grand Jury
Police Court Dismisses Donald Dean Disorder Charge
In police court today the case against Donald Déan was dismissed for lack of evidence of disorderly conduct. The cases against Raymond Fillmore and Elmer Beltz for disorderly conduct were heard yesterday and fined $1 plus costs. A correction noted that Raymond Taylor was incorrectly named. the accused was Raymond Fillmore.
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Donald Déan
Raymond Fillmore
Elmer Beltz
Raymond Taylor
Troops Called in War on Mine District Bootleggers
Marion, known as Bloody Williamson for past coal mine wars, faces renewed unrest as citizens take up arms against bootleggers and illicit resorts. State militia under Colonel A L Culbertson has been mobilized to restore order in the district.
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Marion
A. L. Culbertson
Five Negro Bandits Hold Up City Bank for $44500
Five negro bandits in two autos robbed Main Street Bank officials near the Nine teenth Street station in Sensus City. Cashier J. Haake and teller Frank Lodde said the loot, $44,500, was en route from the First National Bank to the Main Street Bank for payroll. The robbers, who blocked the bank auto and forced the cash from the officials, escaped in their vehicles.
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Sensus City
Main Street Bank
Police Station
Nineteenth Street
First National Bank
J. Haake
Frank Lodde
Smuggling of Aliens Under Fire in U S
Washington reports exhaustion of immigrant quotas prompts orders for stricter border checks. Officials say 50 to 150 aliens cross the borders daily, triggering heightened vigilance by customs and immigration authorities. In Columbus, a Gas Products Co plant explosion injures one and causes about 19000 in damage.
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Washington
Columbus
Gas Products Company
Wreck of Spanish Vessel Reported by Lisbon Dispatch
Foreign dispatches report the Spanish steamship Vicentina wrecked in a gale with only one crew member surviving. Other notices include royal recovery in Spain, Cardinal Gasparri's rumored resignation, and various diplomatic and political updates from Madrid Rome and London.
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London
Lloyds Today
Ohio Public Service expands Lorain County capacity
J B Johnson, general manager, notes edgewater station add on. The Chronicle Telegram interview cites a shift from a 2 800 kilowatt turbine built ten years ago to a 20 000 kilowatt turbine now in service. The upgrade doubles service and boosts local light and power supply.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Edgewater
J. B. Johnson
Ohio Public Service Company
Lorain
Ohe Public Service Company
Sers
Oy Company
Sears
Receiver Sought for Spaulding Coal Debt Case
The defendant states an unsatisfied judgment of 1692 dollars against Spaulding Coal & Supriv and owes 1740 dollars in interest, with additional debts alleged. The petition asks the court to appoint a receiver and sell property in Lavan County to reach the indebtedness.
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Rohl
Lavan County
Saxnes & Triot
Greek Queen Elizabeth Injured in Paris Car Crash
Queen Elizabeth of Greece is reported in serious condition after a Paris dispatch says she was injured in a car accident at Czernowitz Roumania. The incident is linked to possible plots against King George and Elizabeth. The king was thrown from the car but unhurt. the royal couple were said to be in Italy with Queen Marie of Roumania and the Crown Prince.
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Elizabeth
Greece
Czernowitz
Roumania
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Marie
Italy
Objections Filed Against Lake Shore Rubber Receiver Accounts
Judge W B Thompson considered objections to the receiver W E Boyd accounts for the Lake Shore Rubber Co The First Wellington Bank challenged several items and about 700 was disallowed The receiver was barred from further payments without court consent
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W. B. Thompson
W. E. Boyd
Lake Shore Rubber Co
First Wellington Bank
Federation likely to name Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman head
Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman of Ester Park Cole is expected to be next president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She currently heads the Federation's applied education service from Washington D C.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Ester Park, Cole
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Washington, D. C
Applied Education
Canton Man Charged With Murder In Hunter Girl Death
Louis E. Griffith president of United Machine and Manufacturing Co is charged with first degree murder in the January 2 death of 19 year old Ruth Hunter on the Richville Reed road Canton Ohio He is held on 25000 bond ahead of a preliminary hearing next Tuesday His wife supported his alibi after detectives questioned her account of the night of the crime.
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Louis E. Griffith
United Machine and Manufacturing Company
Ruth Hunter
Canton
Richville-Reed
Griffith
Mary K. Griffith
Lengel
Quiz Man
Mexico orders armed drive on rebels to recapture Pachuca
Mexico City and Los Angeles dispatches report federal troops commanded by War Secretary Serrano to move immediately against rebel forces who seized Pachuca. General Cavazos leads the assault as Obregon praises the army and vows success on the frontier while rebels withdraw toward Vera Cruz.
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el Universal Grafico
Greek Arrested For Violating Emigration Rules
Yesterday a young Greek, Andreas Argyris, was arrested for allegedly violating emigration rules. He came to the United States with a $500 bond from his Athens-based uncle, was educated at Notre Dame briefly, and had worked at several local spots. Police investigated and prepared to contact Argyris’ family as details emerged.
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Chicago
Argyris
Athens
Greece
Artyris
Notre Dame University
California Fruit Store
Parad Second Kitchen
Embra
Cass
Telehey
Train Crash Near Memphis Trains Derail In Rails Break
Three people were reported hurt when several cars of a Memphis fast train derailed between New and South due to a broken rail. Officials said the derailment prevented a more severe outcome.
Woman Jump Ends Ohio Woman's Buffalo Visit
In Buffalo a36 woman Jessice Thayer of Newton Falls Ohio jumped to her death from a fifth floor window wearing a nightgown and heavy coat. A Boston broker, Jessie Shippee, is jailed on disorderly conduct charges after attempting to enter the apartment where she died. Shippee claims a nine month acquaintance and says he knew 20 reasons she should commit suicide. Thayer's father is listed as A E Thayer of Newton Falls.
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Jessice Thayer
Newton Falls
Ohio
Main Street
Jessie Shippee
Boston. Mass
Thayer
Shippee
New York
A. E. Thayer
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