Four Ways to Improve Hauling Impacts Transport System
Samuel Rea, president of Pennsylvania Railroad, told the Eastern division of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia that four methods can improve national transport: readjust rate structures for higher revenue, lower labor costs, reduce taxes, and boost operational efficiency. He urged railroads to earn a fair net operating income, noting 1925 saw only five percent return on property investment as traffic peaked.
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Philadelphia
Amiuel Mea
Pennsylvania Ailroad
Estern
United Sates Chamber of Commerce
Rea
Maine
Florida
United States Chamber of Commerce
Slayer, Forger Given Freedom
Belated Christmas gifts freed two inmates from the Columbus penitentiary, Martin V. Willis of Athens County and James B. Davis of Harrison County. Willis, who killed Harry Graham in 1918 during a dispute over affection, had been imprisoned since 1919 and will return home to support his family. Davis, serving a 1 to 24 year term since 1923, will relocate to live with relatives out of state. Governor Donahey granted clemency after the state board recommended release prior to Christmas.
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Columbus
Martin V. Willis
Athens County
James B. Davis
Harrison
Moger
Donahey
Willis
Harry Graham
Athens
Graham
Davis
Ohio
State Clemency Board
Lorain High School to Graduate Forty Seven Tonight
Lorain January 17. Next Wednesday evening the High School will hold graduation exercises in the auditorium. A class of forty seven will graduate, the smallest mid year class in years. Dr. Lloyd Douglas of Akron will deliver the address to the graduates. On Sunday evening the baccalaureate address will be given by Rev. J A Stott in the auditorium.
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Lorain
Lloyd Douglas
Akron
J. A. Stott
John Sanders Surrenders on Cutting to Wound Charge
Police had sought John Sanders for two days on a cutting to wound case involving William Ford in a dispute over a woman. Sanders walked into police headquarters today and surrendered, was bound over to await trial on a $504 bond, and placed under further investigation.
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John Sanders
William Ford
Would-be kidnappers demand 400000 from Gates heiress
Jan 17 St Charles IL A note threatening to kidnap the month old daughter of Mrs Del Jora Angel Norris heiress to 35 million John W Gates estate demanded 400000 or the baby's life. The family, guarded by armed staff, notes this is their second threat after a prior letter in 1922 from an Ohio sender. The note was mailed from Evanston LI.
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St, Charles
del Jora Angel Norris
John W. Gates
Norris
Evanston
Laverne Gertrude Norris
Lester Norris
Dellora
Lester
Ohio
Street Car Collision Injures Two Men
Two men were injured at one o'clock today when their automobile was struck by a green line street car at the corner of Middle Avenue and Sixth Street. The auto overturned after being struck, crushing Joe Schuller who suffers a crushed right arm, and lacerating his brother, while Ed Kreig, their companion, was uninjured. Witnesses say the driver braked but slippery pavement caused the impact on the railway tracks. all injured were taken to Memorial hospital for treatment.
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Middle Avenue
Sixth Street
East Si Street
Joe Schuller
24Th Street
Lorain
Schuller
Colorador Avenue
Ed Kreig
Memorial Hospital
Detroit arrest breaks up alleged resort traffic in girls
Four men and two women were arrested in Detroit on January 17 for involvement with an alleged resort that trafficked attractive girls from Canton, Ohio. George Peters and Jim Passas, both charged with Mann Act violations, posed as wealthy suitors to lure victims. Witnesses include Belle Simpson and Leona Morris, with Nick and Esther Checkos also held as witnesses.
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Detroit
Mich
Ohio
George Peters
Jim Passas
Juan Muros
Belle Simpson
Leona Morris
Canton
Nick Checkos
Esther Checkos
Simpson and Morris
Spinach and Apples Improve Eyesight Quickly, Says Frugal Helper
Fragmentary OCR note urges use of spinach, apples, and iron for better vision in a few days. Mentions weekly routine and lauding new strength and better health while cautioning to try remedies.
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Ike
Cleveland hunts Mrs Colavito in Kaber murder case
Cleveland police widened a nationwide search for Mrs Emma Colavito linked to the Kaber murder case from 1920 21. Prosecutors plan to exhume Anthony Costanzo remains for poison tests as Mrs Costanzo remains jailed for murder and a warrant is out for Colavito who had allegedly hired her to poison Costanzo.
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Cleveland
Emma Colavito
Kaber
Fanniq Costanzo
Colavity
Anthony Costanzo
Costanzo
Edward C. Stanton
Colavito
Youngstown
Daniel F. Kaber
Eva Catherine Kaber
Marysville Reformatory
Marian McArdle
Collavito
Lakewood
Ohio
Italy
Mary Bricker
Altered
Provisions for Japanese exclusion drawn into new immigration bill
Washington reports outline that the immigration bill mirrors Chinese exclusion terms with passport supervision by authorities. Proponents Rainey and Free demand tighter admission for Japanese based on passport issuance to those not entitled.
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Washington
Free
California
Market report shows steady stocks with steel leading gains
New York trading opened steady with fractional gains across the list. Steel shares advanced with Republic Iron and Steel Preferred rising after back dividend news, Bethlehem and Crucible also higher. oils and rails firmed, while grain opened steady in Chicago with mixed shifts in futures.
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Republic
Bethlehem Steel
Crucible
Baldwin Locomotive
Stock Exchange
Republic Iron and Steel
Republic Steel Common
Gulf States
Anaconda Ge
Falee
Ae Atchison
Atlantic Guilt & WI
Baltimore & Ohio
Tere Ee
Canadian Pacific
Wanes
Central Leather
Aiee Oy
Chic
Mil & St Paul
Crucible Steel
Erie
General Electric
Goodrich Rubber
Marine Preferred
Northern Pacific Ee
Peoples’ Gas Boon
Reading
Beene Eee
Republic Iron & Steel
Southern Pacific
Ates
Southern Railway
Studebaker
Texas Company
Union Pacific
Ae Cere
Ind. Alcohol
U. 8
Steel. Commoz
Westinghouse da Res Aa
Willys-Overlana
New York Noon Prices Cattle and Hogs Mixed
Cattle receipts 500 and market steady. Calves 200 and steady, top 13.50. Sheep and lambs 1,000 receipts, market strong, top 313.75. Hogs 6,006 receipts, markets 10 to 15 cents higher. Also opening Liberty bonds quotes NY Jan 17 with varied four to five year issues and top prices shown.
Coolidge Club Formed by Republicans in Lorain
Lorain January 17 The Republican Central Committee met at headquarters then reopened as a Coolidge for President club group. C E Van Densen was chosen chairman and M Pollock secretary of the organizing committee. They will issue literature to voters to promote the object and broad interest. No candidate endorsement occurred.
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Lorain
Republican Central Committee
Coolidge
C. E. van Densen
M. Pollock
Curtis Rites Monday Funeral for Reubin Curtis at son's home
The funeral for the late Reubin Curtis, former employee of the Phonograph Co., will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of his son Carl in Elyria. In Columbus, January 17, corrections and notices appear regarding local officials and farm freight policy, with the Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen urging immediate tax reductions to prevent farmer ruin.
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Reubin
The
Phonograph Co
Hele
Carl
Omo
Vancnier
Wal
Elyria
State Briefs From Columbus and Vicinity January Updates
In Canton the utilities commission hearing turned to witness qualifications as city engineer Gerald Wagner testified he never engineered or constructed for a telephone company. Federal tax changes and restrictions on grain futures trading are driving business to Winnipeg, Canada, the Ways and Means Committee was told. Jesse F. Yaus, 60, cigar maker, was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio freight while crossing tracks in Newark. Ohio fair officials approved year round use of county fairgrounds and a livestock judges school at Ohio State University. An Ohio Bankers Association president spoke on modernizing farming through coordinated farmer, banker and educator efforts. The Fitts Annual Ohio Pastors Convention is poised to attract a large clergy turnout in Columbus next week. In Cincinnati, eleven firemen were overcome by smoke during a basement fire at National Fibre Reed Furniture Co. They later recovered and were treated. damage estimated at 315000. Also in Cincinnati, Rev. George T. Fette, 57, Sacred Heart Seminary educator, died in Covington Ky., after lung trouble.
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Stearing
Canton
State Utilities Commission
Gerald Wagner
Washington
Winnipeg
Canada
House Ways and Means Committee
L. F. Gates
Chicago Board of Trade
Cincinnati
National Fibre Reed Furniture Company
Spring Grove Avenue
Cathreen Morland debuts on London music hall stage
Catherine Coun tess of Westmorland, now Cathreen Morland, recently delighted a London Sunday concert audience with her songs. Lena Jorce of Camas Valley Oregon, a ranch home, is a skilled marksman and woodcrafter who guides hunting parties as a professional, believed to be the only woman in the country doing so.
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Catherine Countess of Westmorland
London
Cathreen Morland
Lena Jorce
Camas Valley
Oregon
Dentiste Offered Teeth Whitening and Stain Removal Solution
A dubious dental products advert touts safe irritant free paste that claims instant stain removal and enamel protection. It promotes a “Combination dent Comb” for enamel and gums, alleging quick results and minimal harm, urging purchase through named dealers.
Memorial Hall for Elyria Veterans of Wars Being Reviewed
The Veterans of Foreign Wars named a committee to rent the Legion Hall for the first Wednesday monthly and grant a charter for walls. Election of social entertainment committee included J. E. Brown Mischka Baker Baird and Rege. Six new members welcomed Don Crandall Roy Crandall Senior R K Hultz W J Rege J B Brown Horton C Funk. An auxiliary to be formed February 6. members to bring wives sisters or mothers for the meeting with a program and refreshments afterward.
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Reet Legion Hall
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Mischka
Funk and Lipvs
Legion Hall
J. E. Brown
Baker
Baird
Rege
Don
Roy Crandall
R. K K. Hultz
W. J. Rege
J. B. Brown
Horton C. Funk
G. E. Morer
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp-Root
For years druggists note the remarkable record of Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It strengthens the kidneys liver and bladder to do nature’s work. Sold by all druggists on its merit and should help you. Send ten cents for a sample bottle and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Transfer of Coblenz VFW member to local post discussed
Comrade iflgan of Coblenz VFW was slated for transfer to the local post among several others. Adjutant Moyer reported no dangerous condition from gas exposure on the Snettle front. The group voted to hold open the charter until April 2 and raise dues from 2 to 3 dollars. Joining before April 3 would have names engrossed on the charter. The meeting ended with a late-night spread at Little Joe’s.
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Coblenz
Germany
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Snettle
Moyer
The
Veterans of For
Little Joe's
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