Marconi Dies in Rome a Wireless Pioneer Famed
Rome July 20 UP Guglielmo Marconi inventor of wireless radio died today of heart disease at 63. He transformed communication enabling news and voice to travel instantly. He faintly suffered heart attacks during experiments and canceled a Mussolini meeting moments before death. Funeral planned at the Italian Academy with a death mask by Attilio Salva.
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Rome
Guglielmo Marconi
Marconi
Cesare Frugon
Paris
Saint Andre Della Fratte
Castle Gandolfo
United Press
Durigg
Mussolini
Il Duce
Frugoni
United Statemy
United States
Italian Academy
Lanita Maria Deglie Angeli
Attilio Salva
Academy
P—Guglielmo Marconi
Mays
Lenin
Benito Mussolini
Marconi Palace
Vatican
Pope Plua
Weather Review Ohio Illinois and nearby regions
Fair tonight and Wednesday with slightly warmer conditions on Wednesday. Yesterday’s Illinois low relocated to South Carolina while a high pressure system over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley stayed stationary. The Northwestern low moved east into Manitoba. Scattered showers, mostly light, span from southern Illinois east to the coast and south to the Gulf. Temperature changes in the last 24 hours were minor.
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Ohio
Illinois
South Carolina
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Manitoba
Coast
Gulf
Sees Compromise In Judicial Controversy
Washington July 20 A high administration source predicted a compromise in the bitter judicial controversy that would satisfy most factions except two or three opposition leaders The source close to the court bill fight did not permit name disclosure He said opposition leaders believe the plan will prove satisfactory to all concerned The statement followed Vice President Garner s return from Texas and a White House meeting with President Roosevelt Bernard Baruch also met with Roosevelt
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Washington
John N. Garner
Texas
Roosevelt
White House
Bernard Baruch
Senate
Senate Democrats
Joseph T. Robinson
Pat Harrison
Miss
Alben Barkley
Harrison
Barkley
Congressional
Lite Rock
Ark
Cassnra Harrison
Elyria Gas Ordinance Gets Second Reading
The Elyria city council passed the new gas ordinance on its second reading with no debate last night and requires one more reading before final passage. It was first read on July 6, providing a lower rate for consumers using 3,000 cubic feet or more during the first four years, with a higher rate in year five and a possible renegotiation at four years. City Solicitor Harvey C. Cheney said the gas franchise expiring in 1938 must be considered and he has drafted two sections with Ohio Fuel Gas Company. a report from the company is expected this week.
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Elyria
Harvey C. Cheney
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Gas Company
Opinions Differ on 20 Minute Parking Zones on Broad Street
Council last night reported split views on Broad street 20 minute parking zones. Seward Black heard favorable remarks and suggested extending zones to Saturday nights when stores stay open due to ongoing traffic issues. Elmer Nelson cited many objections from merchants farther from zones who claim the policy advantages nearby shops and shortens shopper walks.
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Broad Street
Seward Black
Elmer Nelson
Urges Action On Sewers Problem In Eastern Heights
Councilman Seward Black urged early action on the sewers and drains issue in Eastern Heights noting that 200 basements flood after heavy rain. Councilman Elmer Nelson cited a complaint from Abbe Road residents north of Cleveland Street and proposed moving the ditch on the east side of Abbe Road to the storm sewer at Poplar Street. The matter was referred to the sewer and drains committee.
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Eastern Heights
Seward Black
Elmer Nelson
Abbe Road
Cleveland Street
Poplar Street
Three Bills Signed By Governor Davey
Governor Martin L. Davey signed three bills after the legislative session. The first two authorize counties to hold August primary special elections to vote extra levies for current operations flood relief and schools, and permit bond issues in anticipation of levy collections. A 65 percent majority is required for current operations, 55 percent for flood relief and for schools. An emergency measure appropriates 4.8 million dollars for highway construction.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Elyria 1938 budget rises by 47712 for city costs
Elyria's tentative 1938 budget projects total costs rising 47712 above 1937 levels with 22 912 more in the general fund 14800 more for waterworks and 10000 from auto and gasoline taxes. Public hearing set for August 2 in council chamber at 7 p m.
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Elyria
A. C. Schilleman
Old landmark on Second Street to be razed in Elyria
An historic two story frame building on Second Street, a fixture for over 50 years and tied to two local institutions, will be razed by the Elyria Lodge of Odd Fellows. The building’s removal will erase a long chapter from the city’s history as more structures from its early days disappear.
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Ap Elyria
Second Street
Elyria
Elyria Lodge of Odd Fellows
Sheriff Grall Seeks Larger Budget for 1938
Sheriff William F Grall asks 1938 budget total of 44 545 up from 35 875 last year and an 8 670 increase over the 1937 request The county commissioners, who will begin budget work, will review a cumulative 600 723 86 including prior requests The rise centers on deputy and assistant pay plus several line item increases across salary, supplies maintenance and equipment records show decade cost figures.
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Sheriff's Department
William F. Grall
Supra
Edgar F. Allen Improves at Hanna House Hospital
E. F. Allen, now at Hanna House Hospital in Cleveland, is slightly improved and can sit up briefly each day. He has shown some gain in strength, according to today’s report.
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Edgar F. Allen
Hanna House Hospital
Cleveland
Allen
Man and Woman Shot While Alleged Chicken Thieves Raid Farm Coop
Two alleged chicken thieves, a man and a woman from Cleveland, were shot and captured after raiding Charles Nevadomski Sr.’s chicken coop on Bagley Road near the Cuyahoga County line. Charles Nevadomski Jr. fired, wounding the pair. the man is in Lorain County jail on burglary and grand larceny charges, with arraignment set. The woman, Helen Sajavicz, waived preliminary hearing and is bound over to the grand jury on $2,000 bond. each received treatment for injuries. Authorities link the duo to prior thefts as Nevadomski’s coop had been raided multiple times. Deputy Smith pursues additional connections.
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Charles Nevadomski
Bagley Road
Cuyahoga
Heald
Lorain County
Walter Swenton
Newman Avenue
Cleveland
Helen Sajavicz
Sajavicz
Justice of the Peace
Preston L. Coon
Swenton
Nevadomski
Charles
Sheriff's Department
Chalmers Davidson
F. M. Sponselier
Ask Vacating of Merchants' Alley
City council debated granting a petition to vacate Merchants Alley between Washington Avenue and Lodi Street. Petitioners include Troxel Manufacturing Muir C H Merthe and Robinson Building Companies, owners adjoining the alley, and the matter was referred to safety committee.
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Merchants
Washington Avenue
Lodi Street
Troxel Manufacturing Company
Muir Company
C. H. Merthe Company
Robinson Building Company
Japanese Army Opens Formal Punitive Incident
In Tientsin the Japanese News Agency reported Chinese nationalist students stripped and armed charging toward Japanese positions southwest of Peiping. The action prompted a formal punitive response by Japan as Chinese batteries fired near Fengtai and Lukouchiao, with two watchtowers destroyed and barracks in flames. Tokyo later said the cabinet would take self defense measures in North China, citing distrust of China’s sincerity in the Peiping truce.
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Tientsin
Peiping
China
Comel
Pent
Petong
Angting
Lukouchiao
Fengtai
Lukouuchiao
Tokyo
Japan
Koki Hirota
Charge Chinese Sniping At Jap Troops
Tientsin July 20. Japanese army authorities launched a punitive strike against the Chinese 29th army southwest of Peiping after an ultimatum demanding a halt to Chinese attacks expired. Japanese forces bombarded Wanpingbissen as shells roared near the town’s castle, while Chinese batteries replied, killing one Japanese and wounding another before ceasefire actions and renewed firing.
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Tientsin
U. P
Peiping
Wanpingbsien
Yungting
United Press
Pelping
Farley To Visit North Ridgeville Post Office
Postmaster General Farley and several Post Office officials will visit North Ridgeville on Saturday July 24 at 11 50 A M to inspect the local post office elevated to Second Class on July 1 Miss Ruth McLaughlin acting postmaster invites the public to attend and hear Mr Farley speak to those assembled.
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Farley
North Ridgeville
Ruth McLaughlin
Chiang Kai-shek assumes command during Chinese crisis
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek arrived from Kuling to take charge of the crisis in China. He is commander in chief of the armies and the strong map of China. Earlier, Japanese subjects in Kin Kuling Ville near Nanking had been ordered to prepare for departure on short notice.
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Nanking
China
Chiang Kai Szek
Kuling
Chiang
Kin Kuling
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