Ohio Weekend Death Toll Rises Across State
A United Press survey tallies Ohio fatalities from fires guns and auto crashes over the weekend. The count includes six family deaths in a Long Street blaze near Columbus, two fatal train collision victims near Mineral City, and multiple other auto and CO poisoning deaths across Akron Zanesville Lancaster Perrysburg and Cincinnati areas. Survivors include Mrs Long and her two daughters.
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Columbus
Ohio
United Press
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Tlelen
Long
Martha
Hand of Death
Wilbur Livingstean
Perrysburg
Edo
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An Eras Msie
Mineral
Hanty Ae Lehrover
Mroauif
Maref Dever
Schroyer
Feller
Ding
Cinavi
KR. O. Hell
Russellville
Ohio Hell
Anna Stifter
Cincinmati
Akron
Ernest Stork
Warren
Rose Robinson
Portsmouth
Jotn Filden
Brier
Paul Dukai
Burglars Enter Star Furniture Store in Columbus
Burglars broke into Star Furniture Company in Columbus on Sunday night, forced open a safe and escaped with $16. Police are investigating the burglary and reviewing nearby security footage. No injuries reported.
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Columbus
Star Furniture Company
Alfred Alten Career Moves From Vulcanizing to Laundry to Gas Station
Alfred Alten, at age 21, ran Elyria Vulcanizing Co. at 110 West Avenue. In 1923 he sold it, moved with his wife to California and joined the laundry business in Hollywood for five years. He returned to Elyria in 1928, operating the Alfred Alten Super-Servicer Station at 434 West Second Street and raising three children at 598 West Broad Street.
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West Avenue
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California
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Hlyria
West Second Street
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Wast
Broad Street
City to start plans for new storm sewer system
City engineers plan to begin construction late this summer on a new storm sewer system to relieve severe overflows. The project, estimated around three million dollars, will be financed by a trunk line assessed on property benefit and lateral sewers on frontage, with work phased in two districts starting in the northeast area. The plan, approved by the state, awaits council action on financing and easements, with completion projected over several years.
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Hiyria
George B. Gascoigne
Cleveland
Chronicle-Telegram
Ghiy and
Aqbe
Rity Hall
Five Planes In TM Search For Flier
Five planes from Las Vegas St George and Milford took off to search for a missing Western Air Mail pilot. The storm-bound flyer, identified as Alaziss Klotz, reportedly left toward a valley after a severe snowstorm.
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Las Jey
St. George
Alaziss Klotz
Fred W. Kelly
Oward
Milford
Ahepa officers installed at Elks Club ceremony
Amepa Ngtalls officers for the ensuing year were installed with impressive ceremony at the Elks Club. Stan day afternoon by the Tivria and Lorain chapter of the order of the Ahepa. The officers installed are President Angel Panpasiu, president John Nickas, secretary Mihalis, treasurer P. B. goard of governors FP. J. Thompson, Theodore G. fleros and Nick Hanson, chaplain John Komar ward en Nick Rapiian, captain of the guard Samatha. Before the installation the crowd enjoyed a musical program by a Lorain orchestra. C A Paulides of Cleveland acted as chairman and outlined the ideals of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and the reason for public installation to acquaint citizens with the order. Former Supreme Governor Philip V. D. Peppas of Cleveland spoke after remarks. Guests from Elyria, Lorain and Cleveland were introduced including city officials, justices, lunch clubs and veterans groups. The installing officer gave a speech on The Spirit of America, stressing equal opportunity for all Americans. The article notes the continuation on Page 2.
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Tenancy Secured From Appearing Ads In Rent Notice
A historical classified ad urges landlords to highlight attractive features when renting. It notes that a modern room suite at CAN AVE with full furnishings and a Murphy bed can attract tenants, repeating the adage that more detail sells.
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Will test for liquor tax violation in Lorain suit
Frankiewicz of Lorain filed suit in common pleas court seeking temporary and permanent injunctions against County Auditor Welty and County Treasurer Backus to stop collection of 1200 liquor taxes on her property valued at 5000 dollars. She and her deceased husband allegedly never trafficked liquor and argues the tax lacks legal warrant. Tax sparked by a presumed violation linked to Louis Seley Gley and proposed suits against multiple properties at state prohibition agent Klines urging.
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Lorain
Common Pleas Court
Monroe Ti. Welty
N. D. Backus
Loerain
Louis Seley Gley
Rials
Kline
Dayton Theatre Manager Held Up In Weekend Robbery
Dayton police report a robbery at Keith's Colonial Theatre where two bandits entered Blaettner's office and fled with 31800 in weekend receipts. Elite usher Forest Brant was present with Blaettner during the hold up.
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Blaettner
Ager Af Keith
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Induction Set For Four NHS Members At Biyrla High
Four students from Biyrla High School are to be inducted into the National Honor Society tomorrow afternoon. Faith Wilford of 12 A class and Arlene Burr William Maston and Francelia MecWilliams of 12 B class were elected based on scholarship leadership and character preceding the Christmas vacation.
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Biyrla High School
Faith Wilford
Arlene Burr
Twillian Maston
Francelia MecWillams
Stolen Nash sedan found damaged near Sixth Street
A Nash sedan reported stolen by owner C. D. Keighley of 813 Park Avenue was found later on Sixth Street near West Avenue in a damaged condition. Reigh ley discovered the wreck with the fender and bumper damaged and ash l and steering gear bent.
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C. D. Keighley
Park Avenue
Sixth Street
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Farm Bureau to Hear Governor Cooper at Lorain County Meeting
Lorain County Farm Bureau prepares an all day program for its annual meeting at the First M. E. Church next Saturday. Governor Myers Y. Cooper will address the afternoon session after reports from bureau officers in the morning and a member honors ceremony for ten years of membership. The program also includes extension agent reports, officer elections, and musical features by the Amherst High School orchestra directed by Floyd Louvre.
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Myers Y. Cooper
Lorain County Farm Bureau
M. FE
Farm Bureau
Addiiton
Cooper
Lorain County
Bureau
Amherst High School Orchestra
Floyd Louvre
Lorain Faces $7000 Suit Over Sidewalk Fall Incident
Willie I. Mautday of Lorain filed in common pleas court a $7,000 suit against the City of Lorain. The plaintiff says on October 26, 1929 after dark she tripped on a protruding sidewalk pavement on Broadway near Sixteenth Street and sustained serious injuries.
Batavia Fire Threatens Hamilton Building
Fire swept part of the Hamilton building in Batavia Ohio yesterday menacing the business district. The two story brick structure suffered damage estimated at 835 dollars. The last office occupied the first floor.
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Fire destroys home on Lake Avenue
Fire of undetermined origin totally destroyed the two story frame dwelling of John Sipes and family on Stop 8 Lake Avenue at daybreak. A. J. Gordon owned the property. Mrs Sipes alerted neighbors as deputies managed traffic and impaired access for firefighting.
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James Rundle
William Caley
Elyrian Orain Road
Britain Accepts Step Toward Naval Reduction Pact
London January 13 Britain's reply to France on naval arms outlined positions before the five power conference at St James's. A V Alexander announced willingness to abolish submarines if feasible, citing cost savings in destroyer production. France blocks Italy parity. Britain and the United States edge toward a shared framework for reductions with Japan signaling frankness to reach the same goal.
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A.V. Alexander
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United States
Japan
Youth Missing From Home
Relatives of Joe Sklenar 19 of 118 Dewey Avenue seek police aid in locating him after he left home early Saturday morning and has not returned. His mother reports he had no money when he left. Efforts to locate him this afternoon proved fruitless.
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Joe Sklenar
Dewey Avenue
Joe
Death Toll Rises as Blizzard Strikes West and Midwest
Severe sleet and blizzards sweep Central and Western regions. Deaths climb with at least a dozen confirmed and many injured in traffic and related incidents. Wires down, temperatures dropping, Linemen fix lines through the night amid widespread disruption across Illinois, Utah, California, Colorado, and Arizona.
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Dave King
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Chicago
Channel Gales Take Toll Across English Channel
London dispatch reports furious gales last night and today reaching over 100 miles per hour. The admiralty tug Saint Gen ney sank 34 miles northwest of Ushant with 20 lives lost, hindering rescue work. Eight deaths in southern England and two missing after the motorship Adrolt foundered off the French coast.
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Ushant
England
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Hoover Appeals ASR Support of Prohibition Law
President Hoover urged Congress to strengthen prohibition enforcement and urged citizens to back the law in a special message. The Law Enforcement Commission urged four measures to ease court burden, codify federal prohibition statutes, and transfer investigations to the justice department. It warned of a large volume of enforcement issues and noted no change to the 18th Amendment while stressing fair enforcement and systemic reform.
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Law Enforcement Commission
Secretary of Treasury
Mellon
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Ifopyer
Hunt Assailant of Middle Ave Man
Paice found Jack Ward, 82, 120 j Middle avenue, in a dazed condition on Third street last night with a scalp wound. Police say the injury was from a fight and Ward may know the assailant. Ward was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital and recovering. Police Chief E J Stockard said an investigation is underway and a suspect is being sought.
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Paice
Jack Ward
Middle Avenue
Third Street
Ward
Elyria Memorial Hospital
E J. Stockard
Yeggs Hold Up Bank At Mason For $740
Three bandits robbed the First National Bank at Mason Ohio today shortly after 1 PM, escaping with 740 dollars. Their automobile was later found abandoned in Malidietown. No injuries reported and suspects at large.
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Yeggs
Mason
Cincinnati
First National Bank
Empty Stocking Fund Board To Meet
The Elyria Empty Stocking Fund committee will hold a final meeting at the Eagle's Tall tonight at 7 30. Secretary treasurer Alex Schilleman announced receipts of 38128 and $562.52 dispersed by the committee, with a remaining balance of $250.4 to be carried over to next year.
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Elyria
Eagle's Tall
Alex Schilleman
Schilleman
Hoover program of reform faces Congress in Washington
The Hoover reform program, presented to Congress, proposes moving the prohibition enforcement unit from the treasury to the justice department, changing injunction procedures, and easing court congestion. Drys and some wets largely back the plan, with Floor Leader Tolson promising swift action and passage in coming months. Some senators urge public hearings and possible budget cuts to keep the commission open. The report’s release heats up the long prohibition debate, though its authors caution it is only preliminary.
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Washington
Treasury
Justice Department
Tulson
Cocashinell
Law Enforcement Commission
White
Borah
Idaho
James Cannon, Jr
Doran
Ask 94 Millions to Enforce Dry La WASHINGTON
The House appropriations Committee recommended $34,428,777 for Prohibition enforcement in the next fiscal year, about $2.5 million more than this year. Total Treasury and Post Office expense set at $1,147,788,692, with Post Office at $935,494,077 and Treasury $312,284,615. Prohibition Bureau share unchanged. Coast Guard anti smuggling budget up about $2.71 million. overall Prohibition next year totaling $91,000,008 for the bureau, Coast Guard $76,807.19, and Customs Bureau $2,031,687.
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House Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
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Post Office
Post Office Department
Hoover
Congress
Prohibition Bureau
Coast Guard
Prohibition
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Cwstoms Bureau
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