Man Sues for Part of Sinclair's Teapot Dome Holdings
New York Jan 15 One fourteenth of Harry F Sinclair's oil holdings valued at 16.6 million is claimed by Revie Parker a Casper Wyoming oil man in a suit filed in federal court Parker and partner Marion Wheeler were excluded from the deal Parker’s claim dates to 1920 and 1921 and could threaten the leases if proven Parker, 35, once a pennyless operator, is famed for discovering the muddy Wyoming field Parkertown is named for his daughter Mrs Laura Pierce and family. The case may affect the legality of Sinclair leases though a Wyoming judge previously upheld them with an appeal planned by the government. Parker’s stake is tied to Mammoth Oil’s peak market value.
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New York
Harry F. Sinclair
Revie Parker
Caspar
Wyoming
Sinclair
West
Parker
Marion N. Wheeler
Casper
Teapot Dome
Ome
Mamoth Oil
Teapot Home
Parkertown
Death notices for Laura Plott and J T Wile in Lorain area
Laura Ellen Plott aged nine or nine years died this morning at her home on the Elyria road after a short heart illness. Survived by husband J H Plott two daughters Mrs W B Leonard and Mrs L Melzwer four grandchildren one brother William Shaffer of Sharpeburg and one sister Mrs Edward Cinniger of Grafton. Funeral by J Forbes Thompson Lorain announced later. J T Wile aged 49 died last evening at home 114 Neufercourt after a lingering illness. Member of First Baptist church and I O O F lodge. Survived by wife and two brothers. Funeral at First Baptist Saturday at two with Rev Walker. interment Schuylkill Haven PA. Mrs Thomas McClain aged thirty four died at Memorial hospital today. She leaves husband Thomas McClain.
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Oberlin
Josiah Turner
Oberlin Hospital
Pittsfield
Pittsfeld
Turner
East Lorain Street
Alfred
David
Alicea Davis
Chester
Wellington
Rachel Burge
Brighton
Burge
Mitchell
Methodist Church
Lorain County
Laura
Laura Ellen Plott
J. H. Plott
Elyria Road
W. B. Leonard
Middle Ridge
L. Melzwer
Lorain
William Shaffer
Sharpeburg
Pennsylvania
Edward Cinniger
Grafton
J. Forbes Thompson
Wile
J. T. Wile
Neufercourt
First Baptist Church
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Hwo Brothers
Taylor
Walker
Schuylkill Haven
Thomas McClain
Memorial Hospital
Revival Services at Second M E Church This Week
Dr F H Butler from Chicago assistant secretary of the Epworth League aids in revival meetings at the Second M E church this week with strong nightly attendance. Sunday program includes messages for men at 3 pm and for women at 4 30 pm followed by the closing sermon on The Unpardonable Sin.
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F. H. Butler
Chicago
Epworth League
Lions to Host Kingston in Lorain Monday Night
Lorain Lions set to face New York Kingston in a league basketball game here Monday evening. The match marks another step in the season schedule with both teams aiming for a win.
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Lorain
Lorain Lions
New York Kingston
Countess Salm Von Hoogastraten’s Palm Beach Disappearance
In Palm Beach on January 15, Countess Salm Von Hoogastraten vanishes from her Waikiki cottage. Gossip swirls around a past row with Millicent Rogers and Count Ludwig Sohn Von Hoogstraeten, private detectives, Henry Rogers, and Richard Barthelmess. The heiress to a fortune near $40 million was last seen Wednesday night as Albert Conway arrived from New York.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Salm von Hoogastraden
Waikiki
Palm Beach
Millicent Rogers
Count Ludwig Sohn von Hoogstraeten
Henry Rogers
Standard Oil
Richard Barthelmess
Millicent
Albert Conway
New York
Roger
Beckett Returns to Work After Bond Delay
William Beckett, a stage collector, resumes duties after being urged by Service Director James E. Hewitt to declare his return by three o'clock yesterday. Beckett, quoted this morning, says he will take garbage calls again and aims to help clean up the city as Elyria moves forward.
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William Beckett
Beckett
James E. Hewitt
Jtill
Hewitt
Elyria
Wife alleges man failed to pay alimony
Contempt of court proceedings filed against Sam Woods by his wife Lydia Woods. She asserts he has not paid $20 per month alimony as ordered. He will face Judge Thompson Monday to explain.
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Sam Woods
Lydia Woods
Thompson
Taft Wins House Vote as Logan County Elects Taft Speaker
Taft was elected to lead as Taft received 79 votes to 15 from the assembly. Representative Rohe of Tiffin acted as speaker during the vote while Taft was escorted to the chair for the oath administered by Dempsey. Baxter's financial relief bill was moved to second reading and referred to the taxation committee after a half hour recess.
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Logan County
Taft
Robert L. Rohe
Tiffin
Rohe
Serdonady
Frank H. Quaid
Monroe County
Dempsey
House
Baxter
Taxation Committee
San Yak Pills Promise Health Through Blood and Bowels
An advertisement touts San Yak Pills as a breakthrough for kidney issues high blood pressure diabetes and rheumatism. It claims to purify blood and body fluids prevent decay in the bowels and renew overall health with testimonials from various individuals including Dr L P Bailey and Mrs W E Brandson.
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Taylor
Glendate Ave
L. P. Bailey
McBride, Mich
L. P. Batley
W. E. Brandson
Robinson, Ind
Waring
Ohio
Marehall
George W. Snyder
Chicago
J. Adolph Ebert
Local Meetings and Social Club Notes in Elyria Area
Community notices report meetings at First Congregational Church and Elyria Lodge. Card club hosted by Mr and Mrs Spaeth. prizes awarded. Carlisle Men’s Five Hundred Club and Tri U Club gatherings noted with upcoming dates. Sewing club, admissions and discharges listed. Marriage licenses issued. School program features a temperance speaker.
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John Rose
Local Personal Notes From Cleveland Area
Miss Catherine Williams of Cleveland visited friends yesterday. Samuel Squirtes of Third Street and Mrs. Cora Mills of Columbia visited Cleveland and Princeton. Misa Louise Massey, Ohio Wesleyan student and Delta Gamma vice-president, is noted. County officials W B Richmond and Charles Murray attended the State Agricultural Society meeting in Columbus. Frank Steger of Pasadena Avenue travels to Columbus for the May Tag Convention. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Szente of Route 3 at Elyria Memorial hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller of Toledo visited and returned home.
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Catherine Williams
Cleveland
Samuel Squirtes
Third Street
Cora Mills
Columbia
Milo Stearns
Princeton Ave
Misa Louise Massey
Kathryn M. Mussey
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delta Gamma
W. B. Richmond
Charles Murray
State Agricultural Society
Columbus
S. Sudro
Broadstreet
Frank Steger
Pasadena Avenue
Pete Szente
Route 3
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Samuel Trusted
Lodisreet
Filyria Memorial Hospital
Sarah Engle
Chestnut Street
Walter Miller
Norma
Toledo
Safety rope off hill for coasting on Second Street
Police will rope off Second Street hill from three to nine this snowy day for coasting as long as weather allows. Safety Director James E Hewitt says this hill and Cascade Park hill are the only spots the Safety Department recommends for tobogganing and sledding.
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Second Street Hill
Chestnut Street
James E. Hewitt
Cascade Park
Safety Department
Hewitt
Partition suit filed for one third of Brighton farm
Ella Peck has filed a partition suit in the court of common pleas claiming a one third interest in a twenty acre farm in Brighton township. She seeks set off of her share or sale of the property with proceeds divided.
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Ella Peck
Court of Common Pleas
Brighton Township
Unknown cause of Oberlin fire at Haylor Book Store
Oberlin January 15 fire chief says origin of Haylor Book Store blaze, the worst since 1918, remains unknown. Investigations found the burning furnace apparatus intact and gas explosions caused front windows to blow out when the fire reached meters. A possible cigarette drop through sidewalk grating into the basement is considered, with the store now in temporary quarters on South Main Street.
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Oberlin
Haylor
Clarence Graham
Haytor
Graham
Haylor’s
South Main Street
A. R Kimpton
Cleveland Produce Market Prices Reported for January 11
Market rounding shows butter at 46 47 cents for extras and firsts 43 44 with packing 37, eggs at 43 fresh, 39 extra firsts Ohio, 38 firsts Ohio, 37 western flats, poultry spread from 16 to 84 for fowls to 18 for roosters, springers 32 33, ducks 32 34, peas 22 25, cheese Old York State at 27 a demi, apples Ohio Baldwins at 5.75 per bushel, potatoes Ohio 2.50 to 2.75 per bushel, cabbage Ohio Danish 6 000 to 7 500 per ton, tomatoes Ohio Sandhill 2.50 to 2.60 per cwt.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Old York State
Ohio Baldwins
Stock Prices and Receipts From Local Market Report
Receipts and prices for cattle calves sheep and hogs show steady markets. Choice fat steers 1100 12.60 good to choice butcher steers 900 10.50 and down, calves 1600 1650, hogs 1100 12.60 12.76 heavies 12.25 and pigs 13.00.
Special Saturday Coal Price From West Side Lumber Co
West Side Lumber and Coal Co offers Black Band Lump Coal at seven dollars a ton for Saturday only. The sale runs for one day, presenting a limited time bargain for customers seeking steady fuel.
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West Side Lumber and Coal Co
Miners Entombed in Jamison Mineblast Tragedy
Rescue crews struggle amid gas filled chambers after a blast at Jamison Coal and Coke Company Mine Number Eight trapping 35 to 60 miners. Officials fear many perished from black damp and fire while efforts continue under W J Riggleman.
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Jamison Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia
Jamison
No. 8
W. J. Riggleman
Virginia
Best Marcelling Tonic and Beauty Treatment Ad
A local ad promotes marcelling and beauty treatments at 222 Cleveland St with a 50 cent price and appointment phone number 5063. Also cites Oleman’s Studio in Columbus Ohio offering health tonic claims for Dr Pierce products with a testimonial and an invitation to request a trial packet from Dr Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Richmond Returns From Meeting Of Fair Managers
County commissioner W B Richmond secretary of the Lorain County Fair Association reports the Ohio Fair Managers Association meet at Columbus was the largest and most enthusiastic yet with speakers of national note. Dr John Wesley Hill Lincoln Memorial University spoke on Americanism urging pure Americanism as citizenship. Other speakers included Harry D Silver assistant secretary of agriculture L J Tabor National president of the Orange and A P Sandles. Group meetings of fair officials were held and a general good time observed.
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W. B. Richmond
Lorain County Fair Association
Ohio Fair Manager's Association
Columbus
John Wesley Hill
Lincoln Memorial University
Harry D. Silver
L. J. Tabor
the Orange
A. P. Sandles
Colonel Pickands to be christened at Lorain shipyard
Lorain January 15. The 600 foot steel vessel Colonel Pickands will be christened with water by Caroline Pickands daughter of H C Pickands of Interlake Steamship Co. The ship, with 18 hatches, will slide down the ways at the American Shipbuilding Co Saturday at noon in the presence of Interlake officials and friends. Officials J B McLaughlin Elton W Hoyt C O Garfield A G Smith and Captain W G Stewart of Lorain are expected to attend and may serve as captain.
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Lorain
Mass
Caroline Pickands
H. 8. Pickands
Interlake Steamship Company
Colonel Pickands
American Shipbuilding Company
Interlake Company
J. B. McLaughlin
Elton W. Hoyt
O. Garfield
A. G. Smith
W. G. Stewart
London city rents exceed 1.25 million annually
The City of London collects rents totaling over 1 250 000 annually from property it owns. Global land surface population density averages about thirty one per square mile.
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City of London
Globe
Disgruntled Wives Seek Divorces In Two Cases
Two divorce filings appeared at the courthouse. Eleanor Meyers of Elyria accuses Walter Meyers of neglect and extreme cruelty, stating he failed to provide a suitable home and treat her properly. She seeks alimony and child custody from their 1820 marriage. Justina Herber of Lorain accuses Peter Herber of extreme cruelty, alleging a violent temper and threats. she says she has left him.
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Eleanor Meyers
Elyria
Walter Meyers
Groga
Justina Herber
Lorain
Peter Herber
Traffic violator cites savings after water bill excuse
A man in police court claimed he saved money by delaying payment of a water bill after being fined for a city offense. He said the delay would allow him to still get his discount. A separate note mentions a new yellow tin window glass designed to block ultraviolet rays to prevent fading and deterioration of materials.
Magnificent robes cost nearly two thousand pounds each
The article notes that the black satin damask robes heavily embroidered in gold thread, worn by England's higher judicial officials on state occasions due to legal etiquette, now cost nearly £2,000 apiece.
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England
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William Pierce
Greer
Nashville
Tennessee
Mirianna B. Harkness
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LIONS
Lorain Window Shade CO
33Rd St
West Broad ST
Salm
First Congregational Church
Auld
Elyria Lodge No
Carlisle
William Youngeberg
la Grange Road
Mr. Moon
LaGrange Road
Lucheon
Hom
J. W. Lantsberry
Chas. Opfer
C. W Colgan
St. Ann’s Sewing Club
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Hospital Notes
Purdy Prosser
LaGrange
Samuel Husted
Lodi Street
Joseph Frank
Morgan Rolland
Henry Meyers
Robert Wilson Bucyrus
Lee Johnson
Eleventh Street
Vernon Mayne
Gratton
John Rasar
East Broad Street
Joseph Kelleen
Roofer
Rose Kudlo
Milarek
Nelisa M. Hhs
McKinley
Temperance Nay
Germany
William T. Daugherty
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Berlin
Rooscik Wean
Tamison
Hst
Surgy Horman
Frank Krusk
W. E. Myers
William McGraw
W. H. Robinson
John Zeman
John Phillips
Lonnie Bell
W. C. Carr
John Dennis
Arch Cutlip
Coy Lough
J. C. Green
Charles Imch
Martin Creggle
Joseph L. Wiggins
Herbert Myers
John McNeal
Martin Sepral
Charles Snot
Mike Ruey
K. S. McCormick
Clarence Mahaney
Lee Metty
Walter Neal
Wiliam Fiinkner
W. Frankoff
Marcelling
Price
Cleveland St
Richmond
THE
Masonic Temple Beauty Shop
Caree
Florist
Newell Hotel Bldg
Jake” Shafer
Barbers
Court Street
E. E. Henshey
E. E. Henshey Music Store
Blue Bird Sweet Shoppe
Leader Shoe Store
Shoe Store
Boylans
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