Chicago Man Confesses to Triple Murder Griming for Lawyer Money
In Chicago on July 14 a prisoner confessed to killing three people the previous Sunday while robbing for money to hire a lawyer. James Granit claimed accomplice Thomas McWane and he attacked a taxi driver, then shot a man and a woman near the scene. Victims were Fred Hein, Miss Marie Blang, and Ludwig Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Granit
Granit
Sol Schwartz
Young Schwartz
Schwarts
Thomas McWane
McWune
Fred Hein
Marie Blang
Ludwig Rose
McWane
Schwartz
Thad
Business prospects from local firms upbeat in six month outlook
Local company reports show strong six month results and optimism for the next half year. Executives from Perry-Fay Co Radiant Mills Superior Metal Products Co Spring Co Troxel Manufacturing Co Western Automatic Worthington Ball Co T and H Wont Co Bensick Round Fabric Betting Co and New York Central agent M F Kean note rising shipments and general improvement across Elyria businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry-Fay Co
Prancher ¢'c
Radiant Mills
Superior Metal Products Co
S Spring Co
Troxel Manufacturing
Western Automatic
B. C. Franklin
Worthington Ball Co
T. and
Elyria
Benjamin Strong
Apovernor
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Europe
General Andrews
Mellan
S. Parker Gilpert
Sir Montague Norman
Bank of England
Norman
Gilbert
Strong
Mellon
Washington
Paris
London
Ethite
Russians Number About Three Thousand Six
Russians number about 3 060 among London's aliens, making them the most numerous group in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe as magnet for U S Treasury officials
Washington reports Europe attracts top treasury figures this summer with J H Blau sailing for Europe in August and Sec Treasury Mellon visiting Belgium Germany France and Italy. Undersecretary Dewes and Assistant Secretary Andrews tour Europe while Strong and Norman discuss anti smuggling and gold movements across banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
United States Treasury
Internal Revenue
J. H. Blau
Secretary of the Treasury
Jon
Belgium
Germany
France
Italy
Charies
Dewes
Austria
CG. Andrews
London
Melon
Strong
Norman
Otticlals
Traffic light dispute ends in fatal gunfire
In Chicago on July 14 three men were wounded after a traffic light dispute. Arthur and James Noleon and Arthur Foster pulled up near a stop light as it changed. Foster ordered, a gun fired, injuring Nelson, and a struggle led to knife wounds to Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arthur
James Noleon
Arthur Foster
Nelsons
Foster
Walt
Jones
Arthur Nelson
James
Brown refuses to dismiss Brower in Montgomery county board
Secretary of State Thad Brown rejected demands to oust Montgomery county election board chairman D C Brower. The petition alleged misconduct in office by Brower in candidate selection and political involvement, but Brown ruled some charges improper or better leveled at the board and found no basis for dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
D. C
Brower
Thad Brown
Montgomery
Montgomery County Election Board
Brown
Heard
Leaf Hoppers Ravaging Vineyards Across County
Entomology expert T A Parka from Ohio State University inspected local vineyards in Elyria to assess leaf hopper damage. Lorain County Farm Agent C B Rowland said hoppers are emerging but less damaging than in Cuyahoga County and advised spraying Avon area vineyards next week with nicotine sulphate or black leaf 40 diluted in water.
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T. A. Parka
Ohio State University
Elyria
Lorain County
C. B. Rowland
Parka
Cuyahoga County
Rowland
Avon
Neighborhood feud ends with peace handshake at court
In a Samuel street dispute over a dog and child name calling, Eelen Sperry and Mrs. Vi Anthony faced disorderly conduct charges. Mayor Larry Hinkson advised both families to stay apart and had the two women and witnesses shake hands after testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Street
Eelen Sperry
Vi Anthony
Anthony
Fire riser at Bond Street. mattress blaze subdued
Firemen from Squad Co. 1 answered a 1:45 p.m. alarm at 827 Bond Street from the residence of J. C. Reed. The mattress fire was confined to a bedroom and extinguished with no serious damage. Cause undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattress Squad Co. 1
J. C. Reed
Bond St
Ohio Odd Fellows Install Officers at Cedar Point
A. L. Thomas of Newark was installed as Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment Ohio Odd Fellows during the 87th annual convention. Other officers named include William Geesman Youngstown as Grand High Priest S J Goldsmith Painesville Grand Senior Warden Edward W Pett Akron Grand Junior Warden and W M Ryan Dayton Grand Scribe WC Garrett Toledo and W J Emmons Columbus as Grand Treasurer through next year’s site decisions for 1927. The conclave ends with a royal purple degree exerptification at the Odd Fellow Temple in Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
ODD Fellows
Cedar Point
A. L. Thomas
Newark
Thomas
HW EL Kromlaut
Dayton
William Geesman
Youngstown
S. J. Goldsmith
Painesville
Edward W. Pett
Akron
Ryan
WC. Garrett
Toledo
W. J. Emmons
Columbus
Warren
Sandusky
American Legion seeks weeklong membership drive
A June 11 Wellington Praibox report notes an enthusiastic American Legion meeting outlining a one week membership drive with teams appointed and all eligible men to be called. A special meeting is planned for a drive report next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priabox
Memelerseil
Wellington
American Legion
Morgan- Dirland Post Rooms
McQuata
Holstein Cattle Association Plans Wellington Sale
The Holstein cattle association in Wellington district votes to hold a cattle consignment sale on October 21 at the Wellington fair grounds. The sale will include fifty females and five bulls with William Stephenson serving as sale committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein Cattle Association
Wellington
Wellington Fair Grounds
C. F E. Rowsland
Tato
William Stephenson
Welt‘exton
Finances: three European nations struggle with debt and policy
Three European nations face financial turmoil as Belgium moves to defend the franc with royal powers, Italy tightens wartime controls under Mussolini, and France seeks a bankers backed plan after Bas day celebrations. France shows mixed signals amid economic strain and public jubilation.
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Albert
Belgium
Italy
Mussolini
France
M. Caillauy
Bles
Glue May Lead to Identity of Slain Woman
Lincoln, Rhode Island, July 14. Police Chief James Anson announced a discovery that may identify the girl found dismembered in two cardboard boxes and a burlap sack near Boston. A blood soaked bundle with a tablecloth towels and a girl’s undershirt was found by a man named Robert Davis at Scott's Pond in Lon Dale, near here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingoln
Boston
James Anson
Robert Davis
Scott's Pond
Londale
Axon
Lincoln
Providence
Balloons Race National Contest Flight Southwestward
Four balloons in the BL PLOQ sponsored race flew southwestward toward Missouri or Southern Illinois. The Goodyear IV St Louis The Detroiter and the Hi-Ball were piloted by C. K. Wollam Walter Morton Capt H. E. B. Sonenell and his daughter Jedna Williams A Q Schiesser ace Rasmussen and B J all reflected the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
BL Ploq
Missouri
Illinois
C. K. Wollam
Walter Morton
H. EB
Prisoner Kirby To Begin Long Term In Atlanta Penitentiary
United States Deputy Marshals escorted Kirby and fellow prisoners from Cleveland to Atlanta for internment. The group includes Edward Ackers Arthur Heleons Albert Patete Charles Voll James Robinson and George Price. Kirby planned a farewell party but authorities intercepted a telegram and preempted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Atlanta
Kirby
United States
Marshall Robert Gawne
Edward E. Ackers
Chicago
Rthur Heleons
Albert Patete Cleveland
Charles Voll
Cleveland
James Robinson
George Price
Warren
Ohio
Local Suits, Traffic Fine Highlight Lorain News
Goops Conrad Buisch Krocle Company sues two Lorain women for recovery of goods Mrs Samuel Owens 423 Kentucky Ave and Mrs Edward Williams 322 Kentucky Ave. F W Bauer Motor Company files suit to recover an automobile from Bert Orvis 328 E Bridge St. Hollis fined $5 for speeding on Furnace St. Williams arraigned for intoxication case continued. Commissioners dine at County Home visiting grounds. bicycles stolen from Kenneth Lyons 356 Third St and David Thomas Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad-Buisch Krocle Company
Lorain
Samuel
Owens
Centucky Avenue
Edward Williams
Kentucky Avenue
F. W Bauer Motor Company
Common Pleas
Bert Orvis
E. Bridge Street
Justice
Kenneth Lyons
Tih
Isavid Thomas
Vistiing
Igons
Broad St
Entomologists Survey Elyria County Corn Borer Damage
Six entomologists from the Bureau of Entomology are in Elyria this week surveying the county to assess corn borer damage. They report increased egg readiness along the lake and are distributing literature from the Farm Bureau to guide farmers in controlling the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Elyria
Farm Bureau
Market items and prices from Cleveland area report
Markets report lists butter fat and firsts prices for dairy products, oleo pricing to retailers, fatras and firsts details, poultry prices for car fowls and roosters, ducks, apples at 1.50 to 2.35 per box, strawberries home grown at 6.90 to 7.00 per bushel, potatoes Carolina and East Lore at 4.25, and hothouse tomatoes at 1 per basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinv Wuaal Proculue
Cleveland. O
Judy K
Carolina
East Lore
Cleveland Livestock Market Dull. Prices Mixed Across Beasts
Cleveland livestock receipts total about 900 cattle and 306 calves with a dull market. Prices show varied results: choice fat steers 9.50 to 10.50, butcher steers around 8.50, cows 4.00 to 5.50, calves 14.00 to 15.00, sheep and lambs mixed with lambs 11.00 to 14.00, hogs varied from 11.75 to 15.00, and stags 8.50. Toledo hogs higher with medium grades 15.50 to 17.73 and roughs 11.00 to 11.50. Sheep and veal trends slower. wattle market slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Toledo
Steubenville Fight Ends in Man's Death After July Fourth Scuffle
John Richey, 40, will be arraigned on manslaughter charges in Steubenville Ohio after the death of Morgan Blair, 48, in a July 4 fight. Blair's roommates initially named Richey as the other participant, and witnesses said the men agreed to settle their quarrel by fighting. Blair's brother Joseph Blair of Pittsburgh claimed the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
John Richey
Morgan Blair
C. L. Williams
Richy
Blair
Righey
Hichey
Richey
Joseph Blair
Pittsburgh
Belgium under king's six month one man government
Belgians face a financial crisis as the Chamber grants King Albert authority for six months to enact currency and price measures. The king can issue currency rules, curb inflation, prevent capital export, liquidate property, insure food prices, and regulate supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Balria
Chamber of Deputies
Albert
Belgium
Chambre of Deputies
Two Elyria Women Seek Divorce in Common Pleas Court
Anna I Hamilton seeks divorce from John Hamilton on gross neglect and extreme cruelty claiming lack of support. She asks a restraining order to halt funds withdrawal and alimony. Tearl T Hansford petitions against George M Hansford for gross neglect and refused meals order to restore maiden name and alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Court of Common Pleas
Anna I’. Hamilton
John Hamilton
Counla Wera
Tearl T. Hansford
George M. Hansford
Busses Replace Cars On Cleveland-Southwestern Route
The Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co. will abandon its Elyria to Grafton branch and the Penfield Junction to Amherst line after midnight July 18. Bus service Elyria to Grafton starts July 19, with hourly daytime buses and reduced schedules. cars out of Grafton end by noon, with service resuming in the afternoon. The Grafton line, unprofitable for 25 years, is replaced as seven miles of roadway will be torn up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland - Southwestern Railway & Light Co
Grafton
State Public Utilities Commission
Penfield Junction
Amherst
Lnes
Elyria
Southwestern
South Amherst
Lorain
Night Inn Inferno Claims Dozens In New York Arc
Police report a fire at the inn in Neraville injuring and killing many. Among the dead and missing are Rev. Livingston Bishop of Philadelphia and his sister Mrs Britton. Firefighters aided in rescue as victims were taken to Med Cross hospital at Tannersville. Injured include W C Rockwell and Mrs Laura Garrett with serious fractures. Names list includes Edith Holmes Edith Martin Fred Berger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neraville
Livingston Bishop
Philadelphia
Med Cross Hospital
Tannersville
Britton
Bishop
Edward Stercher
Haines Falls
Edith Holmes
Catskill
W. C. Rockwell
Morristown
Laura Garrett
Rochester
F. W. Backus
Forest Hills
L. E
Oscar Backus
Mary Fleming, Jr
Jersey
Edith Martin
Jersey City
Poetsczk
Brooklyn
Emma Mattusch
Nellie O'Dell
Helen Delmar
Astoria
U. S
Fred Berger
Staten Island
Estella Harris
New York City
Edward Carver
Governor selects advisory panel for Ohio feeble minded institute
In Columbus on July 14 Governor Donahey announced a plan to pick a site for a proposed southwestern Ohio state institution. An advisory committee including university and hospital leaders will help choose the location as $300,000 is allotted to buy land and build the facility at Longview State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Harper
B. 4
Baker
Longview State Hospital
Cincinnati
Ohio
Evans and Wells Seek World Flight Record Breaker
Evans and Wells depart New York on a world tour aiming to beat John Henry Mears 1913 record. They traveled through France Germany Russia Manchuria Japan and across the Pacific and were in the final lap with a target landing by 1:00 p.m. to surpass Mears by about a week. Captain Noland of Forty Reilly Kansas and Lieutenant Fisher piloted the planes.
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Evans
Wells
New York
France
Germany
Russia
Manchura
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Washington
John Henry Mears
Mear
Rantoul
Iil
Thomas Noland
Reilly
Kansas
Fisher
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Annie Kwinski
1St Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
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Iran
U. S. Treasury Dept
Heighoors
AL. A
American Legion Auxiliary
Voxtheimer
East Main Street
State Hopital
Dirlam
Jay Holland
Frank Obrige
Arthur McQuate
Burt Cut
Ray Koontz
Ashland
T. M. Pfeiffer
Artie Jones
Belden
Lacey Ambrose
Lee
May Hunt
Macédonia
J. B. Field
Hollis
Furnace Street
John Williams
Willams
Harry Hinkson
County
Rome
Mickel
West Street
Caan
H. Lee
Matawar
Man -Woheld
THANS
Eivorges
Barton & Clark
Real
Biddy
Newell
Ste Will DE
BeLeans Bel
Fauver and Robson Dry Cleaners
Kelling
Blue Bird Sweet Shop Court Stree
Leader Shoe Store
Boylan
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