Tragedy and legal fallout shadow Ohio case prompts
A man Fred W Lichtenberger explains a fatal shooting amid a love conflict involving Mary Stenmuiller. The event, following threats and a car pursuit, led to her death. Several defendants pleaded guilty or not guilty as cases proceed, with the first trial set for Joseph Hughes and Howard Lorwin on sodomy charges.
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Homer Falio
Oberlin
Florida
Mansfield
Columbus Pendentry
Mansfeld
Arthur Williams
Orain
Hm Tie Siid
Brooker I Hays Elyria
Anther Min
Joseph Hughes
Howard Oliver Lorwin
Frank Wolf
Mystery of Death of Robert Pratt Unsolved in Cleveland
The body of World War II veteran Robert Loring Pratt, 34, was found 18 miles off Vermilion harbor wrapped in burlap and newspapers and buried in a potters field. Exhumed and moved to Cleveland, his public funeral is planned at the Disabled American Veterans Home with military honors and a Caisson procession to West Pik Cemetery, amid ongoing legal battles.
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Robert L. Pratt
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Lake Eve
Vermiilion
Potters Field
Vermilon
Robert Loring Pratt
Vermilion
Cold Stripe Post
Spodal
Disabled American Veterans Home
Prospect Avenue
Post
West Pik
Catafalque
Cleveland Courts
Treasury Dept Agent Admits Conviction in Rum Trial
Jersey City January 21 Tionel Wilson a Treasury Department agent testified in the Weehawken rum running trial that he witnessed a payment of 100 cases of Scotch whiskey to United States Senator Ed ward I Edwards Democrat of New Jersey. Wilson admitted under cross examination that he had prior petit larceny conviction.
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Jersey City
Tionel Wilson
Treasury Department
United States
Edward I. Edwards Democrat
New Jersey
Weehawken
le 'S
Wilson
Yale Swimmer Found Dead in Honeymoon Apartment
William Jeliffe son of Dr Smith Ely Jel liffe wealthy New York neurologist was found shot in his Astoria honeymoon apartment and died at Roosevelt hospital Police called it auicide due to overstudy His parents called it accidental He married last November and had studied at Columbia University preparing for exams to be taken this week.
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New York
William Jeliffe
Smith Ely Jelliffe
Astoria
Roosevelt Hospital
Jeliff
Yale
Jelliffe
Columbia University
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Steamer Yankton Racks After Grounding Off Boston
The steamship Yankton of the Boston and St Johns line went on the rocks off Nixon’s Mate Light while departing Boston harbor early today. No further details on damage or casualties were provided in the readable text.
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Boston
Halifax and
St. Johns Line
Boston Harbor
Boose Squad Bares Suspect in Possession Charge
Lorain on January 21 Stanley Bank of 1200 Roadway pleaded not guilty in police court to a possession of liquor charge after a booze squad raid last night. He was placed under 800 bond for trial January 26.
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Lorain
Stanley Bank
Roadway
Identify Two in Shooting Hillsboro Springfield
Vernon Farley of Hillsboro reports two men named Frank and Harold Barnes were identified as suspects in the shooting of H P Wagill, Highland county deputy surveyor, and wounding of Edward Lemon, a Hillsboro policeman. The Barnes brothers claimed no relation and listed Cleveland as their home. They are to be returned to Hillsboro. witness Tai Lex identified them as the robbers who shot at his store.
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Springfield
Vernon Farley
Hillsboro
Frank and
Harold Barnes
H P Wagill
Highland County
Edward Lemon
Cleveland
Temple Directors Reelected At Annual Meeting
The Masonic Temple Co reelected directors D T Nye president TM A Smythe H W Nye A J Plocher E J Crisp C E Yucher J F Tatter sall and J A Hewitt at the annual meeting in the Masonic Temple Monday afternoon. The Northern Savings and Loan Co held its annual meeting Monday in Lorain County Bank building and reelected fifteen directors. Furnish B of T Offee Furniture for Elyria board offices is being installed for opening before week end supervised by new secretary Harvey Hooke at suite 600 Lorain County Bank building. A horse hitched to a Hygienic Ice Co truck was injured when a shoe cork stuck in a manhole cover the animal was released after its shoe was cut off. Roy Straight driven and bystanders assisted the release.
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The
Masonic Temple Co
Masonic Temple Mionday
D T Nye
A Smythe
H WH Nye
A J Plocher
Jj Crisp
E Yucher
F. Tattersall
J. A Hewitt
Joan Company
Northern Savings and Loan Co
Lorain County Bank
Ice Co
Elyria Bank
Roy Straight
Counterfeit American Bills Circulate in Yokohama
Tradesmen in Yokohama scrutinize all U.S. currency amid a surge of counterfeit notes. A phony $100 note passed for a small purchase and several bogus $20 bills have been found. Detectives are monitoring to identify those responsible.
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Yokohama
Belden School Will Stay Open After Petition Drives
Voters in Grafton township gathered 133 signatures for a three mill emergency levy to be assessed against the June tax rolls. The move, supported by residents who feared closing the Belden centralized school, will prompt state officials to authorize the levy and keep the school operating for the rest of the term.
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Belden
Grafton Township
E C Seale
Vernon Mc Riegel
Riegel
P H Rogers
Elydiat Wals
Rogers
Lorain
Jacob Haury
Henry Barth
Arthur Wise
Vernon Bannister
Fred Hoff
Polis
Arrest Pirate Crew After Looting Ship in Hong Kong
On January 21 seven teenage sailors from the British steamer Hongwha turned pirates and looted the vessel of $3,000 before police arrested them. The gang's leader was killed during the arrest after a revolver battle.
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Hong Kong
Elyria Concert Orchestra Presents In City Community Program
Elyria achieved a milestone as the Elyria Concert Orchestra staged a community concert at First Congregational Church under director Arthur E. Giles. The ensemble of over forty pieces formed in response to a request by Mrs James Thomas of the Elyria Musical Art Society to aid the annual program.
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Elyria
First Congregational Church
Arthur E. Giles
Elyria Musical Art Society
James Thomas
Musical Art Society
Giles
Thomas
Farmer injured after NY Central train collision at Chestnut Ridge crossing
John Worcester a 25 year old Chestnut Ridge farmer was seriously hurt when New York Central train No 52 struck his auto truck at the crossing. He suffered a severe scalp wound and facial cuts but survived, with his condition described as satisfactory after treatment by Dr P G Morgan in Ridgeville.
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John Worcester
Chestnut Ridge
Ridgeville
New York Central
Chestnut Ridge Crossing
Worcester
P GL Morgan
Morgan
Elyria
Grall Declares Run for Lorain Mayor in 1923 Race
William F Grall announces he will seek the mayoralty of Lorain after losing re election in the 1923 race. The Lorain Democratic Club annual meeting followed a challenge from Mrs Charles Blackman, urging a candidate the party could be proud of. George Mochle was reelected president and Floyd Helfrich elected secretary.
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Lorain
William F Grall
Babb
At &E
Democratic Club
Grall
Charles Blackman
George Mochle
Floyd Helfrich
Plan Grand Jury Probe of Furnace Death in Columbus
Franklin County Prosecutor King announced a grand jury will hear information on the mysterious furnace death of Addie Sheatsley, wife of Rev C V Sheatsley of Christ Lutheran in Bexley. He will not summon jurors until his inquiry is completed and denied a special session.
Oysters Ban urged after city survey in Elyria Georgia
City food inspector Savage reports no oysters from quarantined beds are being sold in Elyria after surveying local restaurants and stores. City Chemist Curtiss tests show oysters from the area under apparently average conditions, yet Savage recommends eliminating raw oysters from menus due to ongoing contamination risk.
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Elyria
Savage
E G. Curtiss
Sevage
Aerial coupe latest in Goodyear airship work
Cleveland January 21. Thousands from Cleveland and northern Ohio attend the automobile show at the public auditorium where the latest pleasure car models are on display. Akron Goodyear workers begin preparations of America s first serial coupe a small airship designed for sky touring.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Akron
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Amerika
Economic survey to map US wholesale retail markets
A Department of Commerce led plan launches a nationwide economic analysis to place wholesale and retail business on a scientific basis. The survey starts in Philadelphia and expands to Georgia, Carolina, Alabama, Florida with later coverage of New England and major cities, aiming to provide firms with accurate market data and commodity needs.
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Department of Commerce
Health Onthanks
Vision
Philadelphia
Georgia
Carolina
Alabama
New England
Newttsburgh
Cleveland
Chi
Kansas City
Denver
New
Murder Mystery In Industrial District Unidentified Man Found
Police discovered an unidentified man shot once in the head lying upright between two lumber piles in the Cleveland industrial district. The death is considered a several days old homicide with no weapon recovered.
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Cleveland
Senate Adopts Johnson Resolution on Dawes Plan Details
Washington January 21 the senate adopted unanimously a Johnson resolution urging Secretary Hughes to provide complete information on the Kellogg Churchill agreement signed in Paris. The pact makes the United States an official partner in the Dawes plan in return for 214 percent of German reparations payments.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Secretary of
Hughes
Paris
United States
DeHaviland Plane Prep For Moon Eclipse Shot
Dayton observers report the powerful air service camera aboard a DeHaviland aircraft is being readied to attempt a "shoot the sun" flight next Saturday during the once in a lifetime total eclipse.
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Dayton
If Clr
Man Confesses to Killing Boy in Home Planned Adoptions
Dalias Tex January 21 confesss that he used an axe to kill a boy he said his mother would have adopted. Sheriff and deputies cite tips leading to the tomb of the small boy as they hold the suspect John I Ruche White in jail awaiting further investigation.
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Dalias Tex
Pole
John I
Ruche White
Shearif
Ruck i
Lorain Auditor Objects to Finance Relief Plan
Lorain Auditor denounces a proposed bill from the Ohio Municipal League via Rep. Taft that would let 51 percent petition a three mill emergency levy. He warns it breaks voter trust after a city promised to live within means if a last fall operating levy passed. Chamber effort nets 96 applicants in one day for a 300-member drive.
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Lorain
Standen Cf
Ohio Mincipal League
Robert A Taft
Standen Saya
Sanden
Toriin
Stinden
Buxton Line Steamer Carisco Capsizes on James River
The Buxton Line passenger and freight steamer Carisco, operating between Norfolk and Richmond, struck a sand bar near Clairmont and overturned early today. There was no loss of life.
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Norfolk, Vn
Buxton Line
Carisco
James River
Norfolk
Richmond
Clairmont
Moroccan naval action with Spanish battleships bombards Andiera
Three Spanish battleships aided by eight aircraft began bombing Andiera in a daylight attack reported from Bowbard Angier Tangier Morocco.
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Angier
Tangier
Morocco
Andiera
Lincoln Ideals Trigger Elyria Law Enforcement Debate
An interview with Mrs Nelle W. Hill questions police laxity and political forbearance in Elyria. She cites Abraham Lincoln on reverence for law and asks if officers sworn to protect the public are truly upholding duties, urging citizens to demand strict law observance.
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Nellie M. Hill
Chronele
Nelle W. Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Elyria
Mothe 16
Ohio House to vote on federal Child Labor amendment ratification
The Ohio House committee on federal relations votes 9 to 2 to report the ratification resolution without recommendation, throwing the ratification fight before the House. A final vote is expected Tuesday under special order, with defeat predicted.
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Con Mel
Ohio
House of Representatves Toda
House Committee On Federal Relations
Identity mystery in Lima man found dead
A dead man found with a name list in his possessions is identified as Felia Kreger, 40, of Eme Mich and Toledo. The coroner’s inquest continues with the cause of death still unknown despite identification by Miss Marie Dittell of Toledo.
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Lima
Isimas
Felia Kreger
Eme Mich
Toledo
Marie Dittell
Kregers
Fire Station Burns as Crew Gossip Delays Response
On January 21 firefighters discussing winter fire scarcity noticed flames overhead. Before they could reach engines, the station was demolished by the blaze, ending their crews' ability to respond at once.
Indore State Officials Arrested in Dancer Attack
Seven officials of the Native State of Indore including the Maharajah’s aide and staff are under arrest over the attack on Mumtaz Begum. The raid extended to Bombay, arresting relatives and the chauffeur of Abdul Bawli as the case spurs a nationwide hunt.
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Indore
Bowbay
Maharajah
Naytcha Il Mumtaz Begum
Muhairajahs
Abdul Bawli
Bombay
Seagrave
British Royal Engineers
Mumtaz
India
Dibje
Indore Infantry
Akbdar
Indore Mounted Police
Indore Police
Imperial Lancer
Karmat
Latif
Bahadur
Akbar
Bawla
Earthquake Kills 200 in Trans-Caucasus Towns
Moscow reports say the Trans-Caucasian earthquakes leveled forty towns and killed 200 people. Officials released figures as disaster details arrived from the region today.
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Moscow
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