Senate passes harsh penalties for booze makers in Ohio
In Columbus on Jan 24 the Senate approved a Bend er bill strengthening the Crabbe dry enforcement act. It would impose the death penalty for furnishing liquor that kills, severe prison terms for distillers and retailers, and forbid any remittance of fines or sentences. The measure also targets abolition of about 17 000 election judgeships, reducing precinct judges from four to two in the state's 8500 precincts. The House considers similar measures including patriotism schooling for licensure, regulating patent medicine sales, and a three year law school requirement for bar admission. A Republican caucus chose Dr A C Robinson as custodian of the House during recess.
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Jefferson County
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Tallentine
Hamilton County
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Iroryton
Indicted 35 and Ignored 17 Cases in Lorain
The Lorain grand jury reported at 4 15 yesterday afternoon after a week of seclusion. They returned thirty five indictments and seventeen cases were ignored. They examined 197 witnesses in all the cases called before them. Carl Steiner Lorain faces first degree murder in the most important public indictment. Other indictments include Nick Serbac keeping gaming apparatus George Howlett Elyria petit larceny George Dunfee Elyria larceny Joe Smith and Neil Frasier Lorain grand larceny Joe Dias Ferrer Lorain assault to kill Irving Dechant Lorain grand Elex Paskin Lorain grand larceny Lee Davis Elyria carrying concealed weapons Joe Minnich Lorain assault to tob Harry McDonald Elyria uttering check Frank Martinez Manuel Gonzales Cleveland grand larceny John Sredvitki Lorain incest Charles French Elyria rape The indicted will appear before Judge Thompson Friday morning.
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Lorais
George Howlett
Elyria
George Dunfe
Leaked Liquor Ring Tied to Cuban Legation in Washington
Washington January 24 prohibition officials say they halted a major liquor bootlegging ring by arresting John J. Lynch 23 who confessed the Cuban legation supplied and distributed fine whiskeys and champagnes to wealthy patrons. An affidavit lists 150 plus names of prominent business and social figures. legation officials deny involvement and pledge to protest to the State Department.
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John J. Lynch
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Liqmor
Legation
Arturo Padre Almedia
State Department
California's first woman congresswoman elected in fifth district
Francisco January 24. Mia Mae H Nolan won election in California's fifth district in a front parlor campaign. She defeated a field that included male rivals, conducted no public speeches, and benefited from the death of her husband which kept her largely at home. Nolan becomes one of many longtime representatives in the state.
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Harding
Mae H. Nolan
Fornia
Nolan
I. Nolan
California
Oman
Elyrian Bootlegger Nabbed Near Rocky River Home
Bright, a former Elyria resident living on Bright Road in Rocky, was arrested by Cleveland police with federal authorities on charges of possession and transportation of liquor. Described as a “bootlegger de luxe,” he allegedly dealt in brands including Elmer whisky and others. He was taken to the federal building for safekeeping, refused to disclose details, and pleaded not guilty while living as a paper hanger in the city.
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Bates Road
Rocky
Elyria
Cleveland
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Lorain
Infant of Pershing Nead Dies in Accident
The infant child of Percy E Nead of 988 rer street died Tuesday at ten o clock. Funeral from 522 Broad street Thursday at one o clock with Rev W S Smith officiating. The decedent was employed by a railroad company and was injured by a broken tie when he fell from a car in the yards and died at Memorial hospital.
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Percy E. Nead
Rer Street
W. 8. Smith
Broad Street
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Newtra! Railroad Company
Memoriai Hospital
Successor to ta dykem an announced in state post
State Commerce Director Cyrus Locher named Louis F. Miller of Columbus to serve as fire marshal at 4500 dollars yearly, replacing Henry A. Dykeman of Elyria. Norman E. Beck of Columbus becomes chief of the division of securities at 4000 dollars annually, succeeding J. M. El Mott. Miller previously led as U S Marshal deputy here. An advisory committee to certify stocks was also announced including Phil C. Berg, Hal M. Crain, M. E. ThrailKAM, and Henry Furniss.
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Phil C. Berg
Cleveland
State Bank
Hal M. Crain
M. E. Thrail‘kam
Columbus
Henry Furniss
Lancaster
Flu Epidemic Strikes Utica Schools Close Imminent
Utica population 1200 suffers a winter illness surge with over one hundred pupils and three teachers absent. County health officer Dr. C J Loveless orders sent home children showing cold signs and signals possible school closures this week.
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Trial Report On Black Mask Terrorists In Morehouse Parish
In Bastrop Louisiana on January 24 Tom Robinson describes being kidnapped from Sunrise Methodist Protestant Church by armed men in black hoods and hooded mob violence. He said families, including his children, witnessed threats and a masked party escorted him to a car and drove him away for an alleged punishment. The encounter occurred just before services and involved gunmen and multiple unseen assailants. The churchyard scene included a little girl warning that the assailants resembled Ku Klux Klan members.
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Morehouse Parish
Tom Robinson
Witnéay
June Sandey
Robinson
Sunrise Methodist Protestant
Uncle Tom
Jane
Work accident and fall injuries reported in city
Harry Dempster of 611 West River street fell from a landing at General Phonograph Company yesterday. He sustained facial cuts and a bruised head and was taken to Memorial hospital. Mrs Mattle Rodgers of 237 Howe street also fell from her back porch, broke a leg, and was admitted to Memorial hospital.
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West River Street
General Phonograph Company
Memorial Hospital
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Howe Street
City Slips and Skids to Work in Ice Storm
A freezing mist coated city streets and sidewalks making travel hazardous. Police and merchants salted crossings while Mrs Mattie Rogers slipped from her back door and broke her hip. Storm warnings spread along the Atlantic coast as a northeast moving system increases in intensity and rain. In Cleveland sleet caused over forty accidents and disrupted telephone service with cars abandoned on streets. In Columbus icy streets halted auto traffic and streetcar travel as several cars skidded and two people suffered broken arms.
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Leo Henke Arrested After Disorderly Fight on Broad Street
Leo Henke was arrested after resisting Officer Hurd on Broad Street and attempting to shove him through Savages show window. He was restrained with a club blow, arraigned before Mayor Jones for disorderly conduct and denied bail set at $100. He previously faced a $25 fine and costs for assaulting his elderly mother.
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Broad Street
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Henke
Savage
Kray
Central Station
Jones
Costa
Seven Christians Hanged in Smyrna During Greek Occupation
Constantinople dispatch reports seven Christians were hanged at Smyrna for aiding the Greek army during occupation of western Anatolia. The Greek patriarch is presenting to the allies.
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Smyrna Said
Withdrawal orders loom for observers in Ruhr invasion
Major General Henry T. Allan commands the American army in Germany and orders withdrawal of all American observers accompanying troops in the Ruhr invasion. The directive appears as a precautionary measure issued to General Henne in the occupied zone.
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Henry T. Alien
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Henne
Measi
French Flag Replaces U S Banner At Ehrenbreitstein
At Ehrenbreitstein Fortress the American flag was lowered at noon as the four year occupation ended. The French tricolor was raised while a French band played The Star Spangled Banner and La Marseillaise. US troops boarded ships to sail home amid farewell scenes with German officials and locals.
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Ehrerbreitstein
Antwerp
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Alien
Tri Cane
Thyssen Defiant at French Military Trial in Ruhr Affair
Fritz Thyssen, son of August Thyssen, declared he obeys only German law and never traitor to his fatherland. He and five other German mine directors were tried by a French military tribunal for disobedience after refusing to work Ruhr mines for full capacity. The court, guarded by bayoneted troops, faced jurisdiction objections from Thyssen's attorney as the case proceeded.
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Getman
Aws
Fritz Thyssen
Thyssen
August Thyssen
Iron and Steel
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Ives
Herry Thyasaon
German plan for general strike in Rhine and Ruhr area
Paris Jan 24 German government faces charges by French officials of plotting a general strike in occupied Rhine and Ruhr regions led by railway workers. Reports claim Berlin intends a widespread stoppage to cripple coal output while Westphalia production is affected and protests spread across Germany.
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