Bank Messengers Ambushed in Toronto Robbery
Four bank messengers and two guards were robbed in broad daylight as six armed bandits attacked near a Toronto street corner. Guns exploded and a messenger and two guards were wounded while bandits seized currency from bags belonging to Sterling Bank Bank of Nova Scotia and others before fleeing in a car as police halted all roads out of the city.
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Gils City
Duck
J. W. Hart
David Campbell
s—Sterling Bank
Bank of A Scotia
Union Bank
Stan‘gard Bank
Bank of Nova Scotia
Sterling Bank
Toronto
US banker urges staying out of Europe reform
George M. Reynolds, chair of the Chicago Continental and Commercial National Bank, after six months studying European conditions, urges the United States to stay out of Europe. He cites lack of European cooperation and opposition to cancellation of American debits, saying only political stabilization and cooperation can help. He calls for higher farm prices or reduced costs to aid American farmers and restore national confidence.
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New York
United States
Europe
George M. Reynolds
Chicago Continental and Commercial National Bank
Reynolds
Chicago
Ynolds
Wheat
West
Harding to Answer Critics on Westward Trip
President Harding will deliver a sequence of coastwise addresses from Seattle to San Diego to respond to critics of his foreign policy and agricultural notes. Seattle will host a summary of the Alaska trip, with Sacramento and San Francisco housing remarks on agriculture and foreign affairs. The party proceeds toward Vancouver after brief fishing time in Campbell River. Harding seeks trout fishing in Canada.
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Henderson
Harding
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
San Diego
Tacoma
St. Louis
Hutchinson
Pacific
Sacramento
California
Broakhart
Iowa
Washington
Minnesota
San Francisco
Charlotte Sound
Prient Harding
Campbell River
Canada
One Dead and Man Crushed on Charleston Track
In Charleston West Virginia on July 24, 17 year old W E Gray was killed and 22 year old Velmer Bennett lost both legs when a train struck them near Dawes. Gray's body was sent to his father in Chillicothe Ohio while Bennett remained hospitalized. The youths were returning home from work at a nearby wearby and apparently dozed on the tracks.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. E. Gray
Velmer Bennett
Dawes
Gray
John Gray
Chillicothe
O. Bennett
Bennett
Ford Declines Presidency Plans Amid Michigan Visit
Henry Ford said he has no desire to be president while in Traverse City on a yacht trip. He enjoyed local activities with children, but declined any candidacy, stating he has a bigger job to do. In Marion, Mrs. Fred W. Thompson, 32, hanged herself over a door, leaving a newborn daughter and two children surviving a husband.
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Traverse City
M.D
Henry Ford
Ford
Marion
Fred W. Thompson
Maple Heights Gambling Halted in Ohio Court Action
Maple Heights officials Mayor Charles Holtz Marshal Lewis Seeley and Sheriff Stannard were ordered to stop the mutuel race track operation or appear in the state supreme court on August 18 to show cause why gambling at Maple Heights Raceway has not been stopped. Mrs Rose Taylor filed the petition alleging officials knowingly permit the Ohio State Jockey Club to record wagers and sell pools in violation of law.
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Columbus
Charles Holtz
Lewis Seeley
Maple Heights
Cleveland
Stanford
Rose Taylor
Taylor
Holtz
Seeley
Stannard
Ohio ‘State Jockey Club
N. Holman
Ohio State Jockey Club
Supreme Court
Sherif Stannard
Curehoga County
Whitfield murder trial jury seated as crowd gathers
In Cleveland Ohio on July 24 lawyers for the state and defense expressed confidence the trial of John L Whitfield for the murder of Patrolman Dennis Griffin would wrap up before nightfall after ten jurors were tentatively seated. Court crowd and police guarded the packed courtroom as Whitfield showed calm compared with yesterday. Prosecutor Stanton said the state could present its case in one day once the jury is chosen while Chief Defense Counsel Day warned the defense would need longer, relying mainly on Whitfield testimony. Judge Phillips expected completion before week end.
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Cleveland, CO
John L. Whitfield
Dennis Griffin
Whitfield
Cleveland
Griffin
Gertrude B. Luther
Leveland
Edward C. Stanton
Arthur H. Day
Frank C. Phillips
Beieves
Lorain Autoist Fined Over Hidden Parking Sign
James Buckley of Eighth Street pleaded guilty in Lorain police court after parking on Fourth Street near Broadway for about fifteen minutes and receiving a red ticket plus a twelve inch no parking sign he says was too small to notice. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $11.60 and urged officials to raise the sign visibility.
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James Buckley
Eighth Street
Lorain
Fourth Street
Broadway
Jim
Six Year Old Burns In Fire From Matches
Wellington reports Little Robert Franks six is badly burned when his clothing ignited from matches while playing. His mother smothered the flames with her arms and suffered deep burns. Dr Sponsellor attended. Robert is in intense pain after a recent illness and remains under hospital care.
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Wellington
Robert Franks
Charles Franks
Sponsellor
Franks
Robert
Locals and visitors mingle in Birmingham notes
Chas. Lawrence of Detroit and Miss Barbara Hilburg called on Mrs. Brandau. Capt. Hogan and Ne Hale with Cleveland family visited the Stollers. Bertha Shepard of Cleveland vacationing with Mrs. Moulder and others motored to Elyria. Families traveled to Cedar Point and Lakeside. Numerous guests and relatives visited, with Cleveland and Lorain residents noted in the lengthy social roundup.
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Birmingham
Chas. Lawrence
Detroit
Mich
Barbara Hilburg
Brandau
Capt. Hogan
Ne- Hale
Cleveland
Stoller
Bertha Shepard
R. W. Moulder
Perry Hinckley
Elyria
Chas. Heald
Hogan
Kahn
Lorain
Earl Davidson
Louis Hopkins
John] Hopkins
Gas Outlook Prompts Club Talk At Luncheon
Exchange Club members heard Adams of the Logan Gas Company discuss natural gas supply. He noted wells searched across Ohio Indiana and Virginia with a looming winter shortage, urging heating backups. William Adams cited industrial use as a factor keeping gas firms afloat while domestic bills remain low. Members favored another Logan representative presentation soon.
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Exchangite Adams
Logain Gas Company
Exchange Club
Ohio
Inchsne
Virginia
William Adams
Logan Company
Ohio Champion Leads Tourney at Mayfield Country Club
Joe Wells of East Liverpool the 1922 Ohio champion posted 148 over the 36 holes of qualifying play to lead the Western Amateur Golf Association tourney at Mayfield. Dan Jarvis of Bellemeade missed qualifying with 167 while Joe K. Bole, former Ohio champion, shot a 149 to stand second after two days.
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Mayfield Country Club
Cleveland
Joe Wells
East Liverpool
Ohio
Western Amateur Golf Association
Dan Jarvis
Bellemeade
Joe K. Bole
Seek Pardon For Woman Who Stole Back Her Child
In Columbus on July 24, Mrs Gren Van Wicklen of Canton faced a choice between adoption related theft and kidnapping as Governor Donahey weighs pardon. After adopting a baby girl, legal troubles rose from postdated payments, jail, and probate actions. Neighbors urged clemency, citing mother love and recovery of the child.
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Columbus
Donahey
Gren van Wickin
Canton
Cleveland Church Fight Nears End in Union Talks
Cleveland July 24 A Civil War split in the Methodist Episcopal churches appears near ending as the unified committee meets in private. The joint committee, formed at last general conferences, has largely vanished the division and is believed to be close to a common ground for union. It will report to the next general conferences of both churches.
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Cleveland
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Epscopal Church
Sourh
Herenes
Demarraric
Master Painters Meet Cedar Point
July 24. The Ohio matter painters and decorators met here today in the 37th annual convention. About 300 roots were present. Officers Re Ports Ware made at today's session.
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Cedar Point
Ohio Matter Painters and Decorators
McKinley Juniors Defeated Twice by Franklin and Pall Bearer Juniors
The McKinney Juniors lost to Franklin Juniors 11 to 7 at Franklin playgrounds with multiple twobase hits by Jenkins Hengartner Sertell J Jago and Slough. Batteries McKinley Verne Barnes Stolzenberg Franklin Jenking Boty. McKinley also fell 4 to 3 to Pall Bearer Juniors in a tight game with Simmerly and Wilcox starring.
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McKinney Jrs
Franklin Jrs
Franklin Playgrounds
Jenkins
Hengartner
Gerbe& Sertell
J. Jago
Slough
McKinley
Franklin
Verne
Barnes
Stolzenberg
Jenking
Boty
Pall Bearer Jrs
Simmerly
Wilcox
Yellow Line Gar Hits Spangs Wagon
A Spang bakery wagon was wrecked at Stop 7 on Lake Avenue when it was struck by a street car. Edwards of Howe Street, driving the wagon, pulled onto the track from behind trees and was thrown off but unharmed. The wagon rear suffered heavy damage.
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Spang
Lake Avenue
Edwards
Howe Street
Reverend Grant to resign from Fairfield church after fifteen years
Rev John H Grant announces resignation from Fairfield church after fifteen years in the post to take effect Sept 30th. He cites desire for more time for reading and writing and notes two outer chapels and a new parish house will expand social work. Church leaders express regret as a church and society meeting is planned to act on the resignation. Edward Becker, administrator to George Martin, part of lots 99 and 160 East Fourth street Elyria, 3000.
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Fairfieing
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Long Island Sound
Fairfield
George Martin
John A. Kaley
Grant
Kaley
Council of Churches of the Faith
Edward Becker
East Fourth Street
Elyria
Market prices from Cleveland July 23 report
Produce market values list items with varied grades and units. Butter eggs cheese poultry apples cherries raspberries cabbage cucumbers corn tomatoes and lettuce quoted by market and origin, including Marietta and Ashtabula. Prices shown in per unit terms, crates, baskets, and barrels.
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Cleveland
Ohio
York State
Marietta
Ashtabula
Ashtabula Hothouse
Market blues and a few gains in New York stocks
The New York stock market opened heavy with most issues down. Burns Brothers B up 11-4 to 26 1-2, U S Steel off 1-8 to 91 7-8, Gulf States Steel down 5-3 to 73 1-4. Early declines extended to Great Northern Preferred and Northern Pacific while Reading rose. In Cleveland, livestock receipts were mixed with cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs described as steady to slow with top prices noted. Grain in Chicago opened lower across wheat corn and oats with various July September and December positions listed.
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New York
Burns Brothers
U. S. Steel
Gulf States Steel
American
Armaconds
Studebaker
Mack Truck
Sons
Sinclair
Gosden
Great Northern Preferred
Rock Island
Southern Halfway
Stock Exchange
Northern Pacific
Reading
American Can
Baldwin
American Locomotive
Cleveland
VorBerg
Chicago
What
Roth
William Poiner Dies After Long Illness at 60
Wellington report states William Poiner aged 60 died at his home early Monday after months of illness. He leaves his wife and adopted son Ernest. Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday.
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Wellington
William Poiner
Ernest
Auto Upset Injures Man Near Wellington
Wellington July 24 Sam Mowery suffered bad bruises yesterday afternoon when his car overturned about three miles north of town. The vehicle was badly damaged but he was not seriously hurt. Wellington personals note Master Howard Parker of Cleveland visiting grandmother Mrs Ida Parker. Miss Louise Horr visiting aunt Mrs Hamlin. Mr Wm Powell spent Sunday and Monday with his family at Lakeside.
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Wellington
Sam Mowery
Howard Parker
Cleveland
Ida Parker
Louise Horr
Hamlin
Wm. Powell
Lakeside
Local visits and guest stays in Griswold and Amherst areas
Mrs. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith hosted their mother Mrs. Margaret Holmes of East Cleveland last week. Mrs. James Smith visited East River Street Elyria on Saturday evening. A. F. Myers stayed with Mrs. Chas Reynolds on East Side Lorain. Albert Grafton and wife from Seville were guests of Edward McCollum. Miss Alta Myers and Miss Danielg visited with Dick Myers. Mrs. Clara Frink of Amherst attended a family gathering at Percy Chambers on the Ford road. Lee Johnson and family and Mrs. Nettie Johnson and Earl Johnson were present. Henry Jackson and family spent Sunday in Berlinville with EB Andrus. Mrs. Hattie Standen of Amherst visited her sister Mrs. Chambers on West River road.
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Amherst
Mrs. Chambers
West River Road
South Ridge Social Roundup at Linwood Park Vermilion
A large turnout attended Sunday services at Linwood Park, Vermilion. Residents and visitors from Elyria Monroeville Cleveland and Norwalk shared meals and called on relatives. Several locals and guests including the Schilds, Snyders, Ernsts, Dehns, Handke family and others enjoyed a busy weekend with visits, dinners, and travel notes.
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South Ridge
Linwood Park
Verroilion
Kathryn Schild
Clarence Schild
Monroeville
Albert Williams
Elyria
Gertrude Snyder
Liberty Bonds Opening Prices Reported in New York
Opening liberty bonds figures for New York on July 24 list 3 1 28 at 100.9 and 4 1 45 at 98.11 for the first issue while second 4 1 48 is 98.10 and third 4 1 48 is 98.27 with fourth 4 1 45 at 98.13 and new 4 1 48 at 99.24.
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New York
Liberty Bonds
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BTL
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Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel Prid
Canadian Pacific
Central Leather
Mil. & St. Paul
Crucible Steel Eee
General Electric
tMinois Central
International Paper
Norfolk & Western
Wees
Ae Sac
BS Ae Kee
Republic Iron & Steel
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Sis
He Bo Ge Studebaker
Texas Company Eee
Vincent
Glade
B. Thomas
J. P. Sechtel
Howard Dayton
R. Hempel
Erna
Matilda
Michigan
Paul Huth
Catherine Scheid
Kathryn Sth
John Ember
Fred Kuhl
Margie
Frederick
Conrad Ernst
Madige Haist
Vermilion
Chas. Dehn
L. Kroehie
Kent
W. T. Collier
Gertrude ‘Snyder
Florence Handke
Clare‘Jang
Mable Dehn
Cuba
Liberty
U. S
Money Twin
U.S
G. M. Marsh & Son
Elyria, Ohio
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Dern
the Grand Theatre
Toledo
Rubye de Remer
Matt Moore
Whitney
Charles de
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