Dentist Freed After Confession Ties Crime Letters
Dr Ira R Suter of Mansfield was freed after handwriting experts linked extortion letters to James Newsome who led deputies to the pen for a 10 year sentence. Newsome admitted writing the notes to the Miller family demanding 1000 dollars. Ted Woods corroborated Newsome and helped show the letters were written in a Mans field bootleg back room and in an automobile. Newsome described destroying one letter and sending the other. Dr Suter expressed no ill will and urged careful investigations in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira R. Suter
Mansfield
Clarence Adams
James Newsome
Newsome
T. W. Miller
Rubber Company
Parker
Dr. Suter
Suter
Ashland
Ted Woods
Oberlin
Woods
H. E. Culbertson
H. L French
Marion
Adams
Bob Rodgers
Miller
Hoover To Scan Salary Cuts For Government Staff
Washington bulletin reports President Hoover will examine each salary reduction measure from Congress on its own merits. He remains opposed to broad cuts but may favor budget trims that do not impair government operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Doctor Killed While Speeding To Patient At Crossing
Dr. Arthur B. Smith a 59 year old obstetrician died when his car collided with a westbound passenger train at a Cleveland crossing. His widow said she believed he was racing to a maternity case to aid an expectant mother. The tragedy occurred as he hurried to the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Arthur B. Smith
Mississippi Towns Cut Off by Flood as Levee Breaks
Jackson reports indicate Belonzi and Greenwood, Mississippi, face rising floodwaters after an eighteen mile levee breach worsened. About 13 000 residents in the flood area were affected with many marooned in the Tippo basin. A convinct gang and residents aided rescue efforts while Gov Theo Bible ordered a national guard boat contingent and urged three barges and an armada of motor boats for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss. Dan
Belonuzi
Greenwood
Belonzi
Red Cross rushes aid to flood marooned in Panola County
A Red Cross worker, W. A. Cox, was sent by motorboat into Panola County Mississippi after reports that 1,600 overseas flood victims faced starvation. The area north of Greenwood was near levee failure with all communications cut off except by seaplanes and boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Panola County
W. Aa. Cox
Red Cross
Greenwood
Cox
Bank Holdup Blunted by Courageous Cashier at Amesville
In Amesville Athens County Ohio Frank Thomas cashier refused to raise his hands during an attempted bank robbery at First National Bank. He moved to reach a gun prompting a robber to fire a shot while bystanders rushed in. The bandits fled without taking any money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta, O
First National Bank
Amesville
Athens County
Marietta
Frank Thomas
Interurban Lines To Ease Operations
Northern Ohio Interurban Co announces plan to discontinue the Akron Bedford Cleveland Division and Akron Kent Ravenna Line pending abandonment approval. Pierre V. C. Lee cites heavy losses and 50 percent revenue drop over three years as factors after long study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Northern Ohio Interurban Co
Ohio
Akron
Bedford
Lee
Three Cleveland Youths Held by Police on Suspicion
Police arrested three Cleveland youths at 7 20 p m yesterday, naming John Leskin John Talvak and Steve Jurik. Officers Johnson Brown and Parker pursued two as they fled near East avenue and Fourth street, while the third was taken at Broad street rear buildings near the east river branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Johnson
Brown
Parker
John Leskin
John Talvak
Steve Jurik
Poltern
East Avenue
Fourth Street
Broad Street
Fielding's Tom Jones Gains Fame After Dramatic Success
The note recalls that Fielding's Tom Jones was ignored for years until the author achieved fame through his later plays and dramas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Elyrian Held By Lakewood Police Trial Postponed
Embezzlement charges against Max Kelley 25 were postponed after Lakewood authorities learned he was being held on a check charge. The Hamilton Buick Company alleged embezzlement of 59 dollars and a probation violation surfaced as prosecutors considered arraigning him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kelley
Hamilton Buick
Court of Justice &. J
Azaiuet
Odd Fellows Anniversary Honors Thomas Wildey Founder
Eiviia Lodge No 103 marks its annual anniversary in honor of Thomas Wildey founder of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with more than one hundred attending. Speakers include Brierimeck Pallas Lowe and Howard Butter as new administrative duties are outlined. Walter Watts addresses the gathering and recounts early Yiship meetings leading to fraternal benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiviia
Thomas Weldey
Od! Pellowship
America
Zane
EL LL Breiimeck
Dts Pallas
Loew,Brown
Lester Harding
Howard HR
Uregol
K. Telzero
Fred Hume
Toledo
Elaria Ledee
Fremont
Ohio
Canton
Hobill
Grafton
C. J
Noble Grand
George Martin
Walter Watts
Brother Watts
Thomas Wilder
Oddfellowship
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
London
England
Ancient
Order of Odd Fellows
United States
Baltimore
Wilder
Trother Lodge
Baltimore American
Souter of Odd Fellows
Seven Stars
Second Street
Order
Washington Lodge
Odd Fellows
Wildey
Lodge of
Thomas Wildey
Northwest
No 17S
Olmsted Falls
Stolen Dresses Reported From Local Store
Police seek a woman in a fur coat and a man about five ten in a dark coat after three dresses valued at 835 were stolen from H. Merthe Company. The report was filed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Merthe Company
British Woman Will Speak At Oberlin Friday
Agnes Hamilton, noted British stateswoman and writer, will address Oberlin in Finney Chapel on Friday evening. She has long been active in English politics and has held editorial roles with the English Review of Reviews and other publications. Admission is free. event aids local students and residents with transportation limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Agnes Hamilton
England
Finneychapel
Swelock
Women’s League
Vivs
Hamilton
Newham Col‘rol
Cambridge
Ramsay MacDonald
Belfour
The
News Leader
Harper's Magazine
Atlantic Monthly
College Board Approves Funds and Practice Organs
The executive committee authorized 25,1000 dollars to the emergency student aid and loan fund and four new practice organs for Rice Hall. The college will allocate 33,009 dollars to its own fund for scholarships and student loans, not the relief enterprise. The organs will be installed in Rice Hall basement where rec formerly occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Hall
Board of Trustees
Rec
Reconsideration of Bus Line Permit Sought by Oberlin Officials
Several Oberlin representatives traveled to Columbus to urge the public utilities commission to rethink its decision denying Golden Fawn Bus Company a permit for a Lorain to Akron route via Oberlin and Wellington. The proposed line would pass through Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Medina
Commission
Lake Shore Electric Rilway Company
Ohio Northern Traction Company
Columbus
EL EL Etoll
Oberlin Pscheel of Commerce
Charlies Comings
Oberlin Business Men's Club
Oberlin Business Men's Club, Miss Waite Pres
Beck
Champney
Miss Weorcester
Oberlin Business Women's Club
Oberlin
Public Utilities Commission
Golden Fawn Bus Company
Lorain
Askron
Wellington
Court appeals and multiple suits filed in common pleas court
An appeal from a justice court judgment of 107 was filed by Lilling Hagen Amherst against Paterson Manufacturing Company Dennison of Ohio, which had obtained the judgment against her and Frank Hagen. Ruth A. Green guardian sues J L and Mary Mensell for 3512 on a promissory note. Foreclosure of Pittsfield township property sought. Fred Sheffield sues the same defendants for 2135. Tred Martinez sues Trhn and Edward Smith to void a transfer from John Smith to Edward de lared to thwart foreclosure for 200. The Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit sues Matt Gardner et al for 3687.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Common Pleas Court
Lilling Hagen
Amherst
Paterson Manufacturing Company
Dennison, C
Frank Hagen
Ruth A. Green
Harold Green
J. L. and
Mary Mensell
Pittsfield Township
Fred Sheffield
Tred Martinez
Trhn
Edward Smith
John Smith
Edward
The
Union Joint Stork Land Bank
Detroit
Matt Gardner
Allen Leads In Louisiana Governor Nomination Race
In New Orleans on January 20 O. K. Allen held a commanding lead for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, ahead of Dudley J. Leblanc and George S. Guion. With 300 precincts reporting, Allen had 79,000 votes to Leblanc 29,900 and Guion 15,909 amid violence and voter intimidation reports across parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Kuey
Long
Louisiana
O. K. Allen
Dudley J. Leblanc
George S. Guion
Allen
Leblanc
Guion
Roger Williams Found Providence and Religious Freedom
Roger Williams, expelled from Massachusetts Bay, established Providence in 1636 and secured broad liberty for individual worship and conscience in the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Williams
Massachusetts
Providence
Nineteenth Century Club Meets at Mrs Christy’s Home
The Nineteenth Century club gathered yesterday at Spring street residence of Mrs W C Christy. Program featured current events by Mrs Ben Lewis a paper on Absentia the new world of the Pacific by Mrs Clarence Wright and a review of Ultima Thule by Mrs Mover. Mr Hardesty of the Conservatory played violin solos. Guests included Mrs Curtis Mrs Bradstock from Wellington Mrs Ira Porter Miss Lorena Lyon and Mrs Bahr of Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Century Club
W. C. Christy
Spring Street
Ben Lewis
Clarence Wright
Mover
Hardesty
Conservatory
Curtis
Bradstock
Wellington
Ira Porter
Lorena Lyon
Bahr
Oberiin
Spanish club hosts travel talk by Bischoff at 7 P.M.
The Spanish club will hold 23 regular monthly meeting on Friday January 22 at 7 P.M. in the Women's Building. Mr Bischoff a graduate student and son of Rev J R Bischoff will discuss his travels in Central and South America after years of study abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bischod
J. R. Bischoff
Central
South America
Oberlin Women’s Club Literature Dept Meets with Pelton
The Oberlin Women’s club Literature department met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Pelton of Dasromb cottage. Mrs Thrall delivered a paper on Oliver Goldsmith followed by a social hour. Mrs. J A Richards of Forest street will host the next meeting on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Women’s Club
Pelton
Dasromb Cottage
Thrall
Oliver Goldsmith
J. A. Richards
Forest Street
Reverend N Van der Prn Speaks at Oberlin Exchange Meet
Reverend N Van der Prn addressed Oberlin Exchange Club at Oberlin Inn yesterday noon. He spoke on present day economic conditions and the business mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. van der Prn
Oberlin Exchange Club
Oberlin Inn
Local Attendees at Ohio Farmers Convention and Society Visits
L. E. Burgner and Charles Schreffler attended the Ohio Farmers Convention in Leroy yesterday. Mrs. George Bowen hosts Epiphany tea this afternoon on South Professor Street. Mrs. J. W. Hill was a Cleveland visitor yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Burgner
Charles Schreffler
LeRoy
George Bowen
South Professor Street
J. W. Hill
Cleveland
Death of Vera Case in Lorain at 37
Miss Vera Case died this morning at St Josephs Hospital Lorain age 37. A Lorain music instructor she was daughter of the late Captain Harley Case of Sheffield and survivor Mrs C E Van Ausdals of Oberlin. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Wicken's Memorial Home with Dr Culberts on officiating. Burial Westwood Cemetery Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Case
St Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
Harley Case
Sheffield
C. E. van Ausdals
Oberlin
Wicken’s Memorial
Dr. Culbertson
First Congregational Church
Westwood Cemetery
Cleveland man Thomas Bailey dies at 82
Thomas Bailey of Cleveland died in a local hospital at 82. Born in Elyria, he spent most of his life there and later moved to Cleveland with his daughter Mrs. Caddy. He is survived by two brothers Ed Bailey of Elyria and John Bailey of Cleveland. Funeral services were held yesterday at Nasek and Sons Funeral Parlors with burial in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bailey
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Bailey
Elyria
Caddy
Ed Bailey
John Bailey
Nasek and Sons Funeral
Attacks Policy Of Navy Economy In House Hearing
In Washington on January 20, the House Naval Affairs Committee heard Rep Britten press criticism of Hoover's naval economy policy. Rear Admiral Upham warned that economies over the past year could wreck the nation in an emergency. Britten cited Gen McArthur's fear of needing a larger army if Vinson shipbuilding faces denial. Upham testified navy personnel stood at about $4.6 per [unspecified unit].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Rep
Britten
Upham
Navy Bureau of Navigation
Gen. McArthur
Congress
Vinson
McArthur
United States
Coham
Navy
Vital Talks Between Labor And Railroads In Chicago Parley
In Chicago two veteran leaders, David B. Robertson of the Railway Labor Executives Association and Daniel Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio, met in a pivotal conference to discuss relief for railroads. Robertson, who began as an engine wiper in 1879, questioned how the 25 million savings from a 20 percent wage cut would be spent, while Willard led a nine‑executive delegation and weighed guarantees of employment at 1980 levels if unions reduce wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
David B. Robertson
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Daniel Willard
Baltimore& Ohio
Ad Capital
Robertson
Raviroads
Willard
Life Insurance Day to Visit Rural Schools
Plans for Life Insurance Day during National Thrift Week list speakers at rural high schools including Bright on Township Cam den Township and others. District managers and agents from Mutual Life Ohio National Metropolitan and Northwestern Mutual will address Clearview Ridgeville and surrounding townships on Thursday January 21st to promote education and thrift in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Township
Camden Township
Edward H. Faulkner
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Brownhelm Township
Amherst Village
James R. DuBose
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Clearview Rural High
Charles Sotherden
Travelers Life Insurance Company
Columbia Township
Walter H. Oto
Ohio National Life Insurance Company
Grafton
Grafton Village
Alfred J. Fenner
State Mutual Life Assurance Company
Henrietta Township
Karl W. Plocher
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Penfield Township
Ellsworth R. Schneider
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Ridgeville Township
Sheffield Lags Village
Earl W. Marsh
Henry W. Korner
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Earthquakes in Lima Peru Cause Damage and Injuries
Strong earthquake shocks lasting 45 seconds hit Lima and Callao causing extensive property damage. Falling walls balconies and windows injured many. One death reported at Huacho seaport north of Lima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Callao
Huacho
Huntington Joint Installation
Those who attended the Oberlin joint installation were Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Dirlam Pauline Kolbe Earl Easterday Helen Bowen Ralph Kreig Erma Crile Grace Crile Mrs. Emma Knisely Willis Knisely Jack Benschooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Oberlin
0. H. Dirlam
Pauline Kolbe
Earl Easterday
Helen Bowen
Ralph Kreig
Erma Crile
Grace Crile
Emma Knisely
Willis Knisely
Jack Benschooter
Art Draper Seen in Oberlin Last Saturday
Local reporter notes that Art Draper was in Oberlin last Saturday, observing events and engaging with residents. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Cleveland market report highlights varied farm goods and livestock
Market notes show butter, poultry, potatoes, and vegetables with mixed pricing. Livestock demand weak for cattle and steady for hogs while ready-to-sell meats and produce from Ohio Maine Idaho and California appear with latest quotes and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Maine
Green Mountain
Cleveland
Chicago
Old Toms Lee
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Mischigan Russett
Idaho
Timothy Sepd
Grain and feed prices from Cleveland exchange era
Quotations show prices for grain flour and ferd with wheat oats hay and straw figures. Note values for alfalfa clover corn wheat oats hay straw flour and meal including per ton and per barrel rates, with several varieties and grades listed for near term delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Flenge TS EA
Hominy Ste A
Prices for Apples and Produce at Northern Ohio Market
Prices quoted for wholesale large lots at Northern Ohio Food Terminal by Market News Service of the USDA. Apples on rack cars in Ohio reported for jobbers and large buyers in wholesale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Ohio
Market News Service
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Attendees at Mrs Hasler Funeral in Brighton
Mr. and Mrs. Horace McClafflin attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Hasler in Brighton last Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace McClafflin
Mrs. Hasler
Brighton
Local Social Notes From Ridgeville and Nearby Areas
Mr Huffman moved his family from Elmer Wadsworth place to the Boise farm at Bakers Crossing. Mrs Charles Regal and son Robert and daughter Ethel spent a day at Ted Regal’s in Ridgeville. Mr and Mrs Ralph Douglas of Royal Oak Michigan visited B H Pratt’s home. Airs Irwin Davidson called on Mrs D N Myers in Sullivan and found her improved. Mr and Mrs Karl Pratt of Mt Pleasant Michigan visited B H Pratt. Kenneth Kolbe of La Grange was a Sunday dinner guest of his parents A C Kolbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Huffman
Elmer Wadsworth
Boise
Bakers’ Crossing
Charles Regal
Robert
Ethel
Ted Regal
Ridgeville
Ralph Douglas
Royal Oak
Mich
B. H. Pratt
Irwin Davidson
D. N. Myers
Sullivan
Karl Pratt
Mt. Pleasant
Kenneth Kolbe
la Grange
Mrs
A. C. Kolbs
Death of Mrs. E. R. Marble Reported at Smithville
News reaches Huntington of the death of Mrs. E. R. Marble of Smithville. The family once lived east of the center, and Mr. Marble was employed at the local cheese factory for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
E. R. Marble
Smithville
Marble
Aid Society Sees Strong Attendance at Fred Mohns Home
A large crowd attended the Aid Society meeting held at the Fred Mohns home last Wednesday. A. Pelton of Cleveland is visiting Charles Parker and family for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society
Fred Mohns
A. Pelton
Cleveland
Charles Parker
Allen couple marks 40th wedding anniversary in Lodi
On January 10 the 40th wedding anniversary of E H Allen and his Lodi wife was celebrated at the Allen home with about 32 guests including Mrs C A Rugg and grandchildren Martha and Stanley Denzen. The celebration continued into the afternoon as more visitors arrived. The Allens, once Huntington residents, are well known locally. Ray Dernier spent Wednesday cent of what would be needed to man the ships in war time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rugg
E. H. Allen
Lodi
Martha
Stanley Denzen
Allen
Mrs. Allen
Huntington
Sunday Guests at Wallace Gott Home
Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hallard and their Camden-born daughter visiting the Wallaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hallard
Camden
Wallace Gott Home
Farmers Local Markets Price Guide for Ohio Produce
Agricultural prices for Ohio offerings include beets cabbage carrots Chinese cabbage kale lettuce parsley parsnips potatoes radishes salsify tomatoes and turnips. Quotes cover basket and bushel rates, quality grades, and variations by variety and size. Prices reflect market conditions and standard pack sizes across multiple farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
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Muir
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AID Society Met
Ray Dernier
Eilyria Savings & Trust
Ohio Shoe
Bell Co
O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
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