Poincare Resigns as French Premier Ending Cabinet Unity
Paris July 27 Raymond Poincare resigned as premier of the French republic after refusing to back down from his decision. The entire cabinet submitted its resignation to President Doumergue who will consult party leaders before naming a successor Briand and Barthon urged him to reconsider but he cited ill health and a need for rest President Doumergue accepted the resignations and Briand is favored to succeed pending consultations The crisis comes as parties eye a special session and an international conference demands continuation of Poincare’s program.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
Poincare
Doumer- Zue
Aristide Briand
Louis Barthou
Elysee Palace
Doumergue
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Republic
France
United States
Great Britain
Barthou
Briand
Call
Governor to Open Fort Mills Airport at Lorain
Gov Myers Y Cooper travels from Camp Perry to Lorain to attend the formal opening and dedication of Fort Mills Airport. He is slated to land around 2 30 PM with a ceremony beginning about 2 30 PM to follow an address by D J Boone Lorain public schools superintendent.
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Lorain
Myers Y. Cooper
Camp Perry
Ft. Mills
Cooper
D. J. Boone
Lorain Public Schools
Police Imposter Robs Man in Bank City
A stick-up man in Cleveland, falsely claiming to be an officer and displaying a badge, robbed Frank Cos after he left a bank. The thief took $1369 and Cos’s automobiles, directing him to drive to a station. Cos had just withdrawn the cash for his confectionery store.
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Cleveland
Frank Cos
Cos
When I Was 21 Nelson Fitch Built Foster-Fitch Co
Nelson S Fitch began work in 1891 at Baker and Foster Company in a Broad street room now housing the Foster-Fitch Company. In 1896 he bought an interest and built a career in the clothing trade. He is married with three children and has lived at 212 East Avenue for 27 years, aiming to own a good store like his father and grandfather in the clothing business.
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Nelson S. Fitch
Baker and Foster Company
Broad Street
Foster-Fitch Company
Fitch
East Avenue
Sheriff Bans Wandering Carnivals Around Lorain County
Sheriff Clarente RE Adams announced a ban on wandering carnivals after two men Ed Hawkes and B F Agile were arrested for disorderly conduct in South Lorain. He warned carnivals and their kin that Lorain County streets will be made hot for them, with arraignment set for today.
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Lorain
Clarente RE. Adams
Lorain County
Ed Hawkes
B. F. Agile
South Lorain
Adams
St Louis Robin hits 340 hours in endurance flight
Aboard the St Louis Robin flier endurance flight reaches 340 hours with co pilots Dale Jackson and Forest O Brien in command. The fliers report good motor performance and calm weather as spectators watch from the field. Governor Caulfield sends congratulations while the Jacksons’ parents fly in from Minnesota to witness the event.
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ST. Louis
Red” Jackson
Henry (Shucks) Jackson
Fairbault
Minn
Jacksons
Spirit of Fairbault
Ma Jackson
Dale Jackson
Forest O’brin
Arthur Nutt
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Jackson
Red
O'Brine
Henry S. Caulfield
Missouri
Billion Dollar City Plane Forced Down at Houston Airport
Houston entry in the refueling endurance Trace was forced down shortly before 7 a m today by piston trouble. Pilots G L Loomis and Joe Glass were in good condition after the big monoplane made a dead stick landing at Houston airport.
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Houston
Tex
G. L. Loomis
Joe Glass
Anook to Take Stand in His Defense in Ohio Case
Columbus July 27 The defense of Dr James H Snook hinges on his testimony as main witness in the murder case of Theora Hix. Lawyers anticipate self defense emotional insanity and drug influence defenses with Snook possibly recounting events himself. Snook a university professor and veterinary medicine author would provide dramatic testimony as the case builds around his account.
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Columbus, O
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
Snook
Ohio State University
Spectac
Wife and Mother Visit Snook in His Cell
Dr. Snook received a visit from his wife and mother in his jail cell. The pair chatted calmly for about 20 minutes, with Mrs Snook offering a final kiss as they departed into a heavy rain. The scene carried a subtle emotional note amid the setting.
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Snook
Snook Hix Trial Draws Crowd as Jury Panel Grows
The defense battles to clear women and farmers from juries as 50 more talesmen are summoned after the initial 75 jurors. The second panel lists 15 women and 35 men. Columbus treats the trial as entertainment with long morning lines, no lunches, and witnesses and spectators from teens to seniors, including Gordon Doone and Edward Clark, remaining eager through daylight sessions.
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Columbus
Ling
Gordon Doone
Ted Cramer
Peoria
Ills
Edward Clark
Columbia
Webber declines Lorain tax limit campaign chairmanship
Lawrence H. Webber announced he would not accept the Lorain County campaign chairmanship for the Hadden tax limit amendment to the state constitution, citing insufficient time. The Lorain County Tax Committee met Thursday night to launch the drive, and Webber, while supportive, said his other work prevents him from taking the role.
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Lawrence H. Webber
Lorain County
Webber
Richard Clark Undergoes Leg Amputation After Crash
Surgeons amputated the left leg of Richard Clark, a former Elyria boy, at Elyria Memorial Hospital after an airplane crash at La Porte air field that killed two men. Dr. J R Mannix said the condition afterward was very good though infection proved unable to be controlled despite two weeks of effort and a blood transfusion was given before the operation.
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Richard Clark
Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
la Porte Air Field
Clark
J. R. Mannix
Mannix
Man killed as 47 ton air tank falls in Dayton
Dayton Ohio July 27 One man was crushed to death and another seriously injured when a 47 ton compressed air tank from Inland Manufacturing Company toppled onto two workers. Shelby Brothers, 33, was killed instantly and John Tobias, 43, is in serious condition at a local hospital.
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Dayton
Inland Manuufacturing Company
John Tobias
Shelby Brothers
APG Destroys Fruit Crop in Ashtabula County
A. M. Riaz, a leading fruit grower in Ashtabula County, says peaches will be almost a total loss due to severe winter and spring cold. He notes all fruit is backward from weather conditions and an abundant aphid infestation attacking cherries, peaches, apples and pears with damaging results.
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Ashtabula
Riaz
Ashtabula County
Ring
Two Linemen Electrocuted in Cleveland Incident
July 27 report states two Illuminating Co linemen were killed when they touched high tension wires. Victims identified as Jack Wolke, 25, and Peter Raubinger, 28.
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Cleveland
the Illuminating Co
Jack Wolke
Peter Raubinger
Elyria Rotary Cables Congratulations to Daddy Allen
The Elyria Rotary Club cabled congratulations to Daddy Allen in Geneva Switzerland as the world child welfare conference opens. The telegram read Congratulations and best wishes for success.
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Elyria Rotary Club
Allen
Geneva
Switzerland
Rapid Progress On Street Repairs In City
City work crews advance street work across the town with asphalt laid on Second Street between East Avenue and Cheapside and traffic to resume Tuesday. Cheapside between Broad Street and Third Street will be closed Monday for repairs and a traffic light will be installed at Second Street and East Avenue. West Bridge Street repairs began, curbs cut on Pine, Lodi, and Third Streets opposite the fair grounds. Hillsdale Court paving started with traffic expected back in about two weeks, and new street signs arriving to be erected first on the West Side.
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Second Street
East Avenue
Cheapside
City Service
John Eidt
Broad Street
Third Street
Eidt
West Bridge Street
Pine Street
Lodi Street
Fairgrounds
Furnace Street
Lodi
Hillsdale Court
Suit Seeks 2590 From Baier Transfer After Truck Crash
L E Christ sues Baier Transfer Co of Detroit for 2590 in damages from a truck collision that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The Baier truck struck the plaintiff’s car and supply station at Henristta road and Route 29, destroying supplies. Perry Moncrief, driver, was arrested for reckless driving. Removal of the truck was ordered by the sheriff.
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L .E. Christ
Baier Transfer Company
Detroit
Plantiffs
Henristta Road
Route 29
Perry Moncrief
French ratify refunding pact ends debt dispute
Washington July 27 American officials expressed pleasure over ratification of the Mellon Berenger agreement for refunding France 4 billion dollars in debt. The move is seen as removing ill will between the two nations and follows recent pledges toward world peace. Ratification would prevent Mellon from presenting 409 million in bonds for payment next Thursday and ties the debt to a 62 year repayment plan. Ratification by Congress appears likely in a special session.
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Washington
France
Russia
China
Hoover
MacDonald
Poincare
United States
Briand
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Treasury
Senate
Smoot
Borah
Local Man Fined for Intoxication in Polo Court
Van Hill of 15 West River Street was fined five dollars and court costs by Mayor James A. Hewitt after pleading guilty to intoxication in polo court this morning.
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van Hill
West River Street
James A. Hewitt
Polo Court
Council to Meet Monday Before Summer Recess
The city council plans a 7 30 p m meeting Monday night likely to discuss the traffic and parking ordinance. After a month of revisions by a council committee and businessmen, it is unclear what action will be taken. If the ordinance is brought up, the session may run long.
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Sclons
Legion To Lay Corner Stone Of New Elyria Legion Home
Lawrence Webber who headed a drive for 340000 to build the Elyria American Legion Home will lay the corner stone on Ohio street tomorrow afternoon. A parade will start at the Legion rooms on Broad street and proceed through East River street to Ohio street with groups from the Cleveland American Legion band Oberlin Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Spanish War Veterans Boy Scouts and Elyria American Legion Auxiliary. William A Ely who donated the lot cannot attend due to illness. Jerry Ferguson commander will be master of ceremonies with talks planned by Mayor James A Hewitt and Lawrence Webber. All building contracts have been let and occupancy is expected before winter.
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Lawrence Webber
American Legion
Ohio Street
Legion Rooms
Broad Street
Broad
East River Street
East Bridge Street
Gulf Road
Legionaires
Cleveland American Legion Band
Oberlin Legion
Spanish War Veterans
Boy Scouts
Elyria American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
William A. Ely
Ely
Jerry Ferguson
Elyria
James A. Hewitt
Bremen Begins Return Trip
The North German Lloyd liner Bremen, holder of the westward Atlantic record, sailed from Brooklyn after a crowd of about 35 000 witnessed the departure. Captain Leopold Ziegenbein said the return voyage would be slower, aiming to land at Cherbourg Wednesday morning, with an expected homeward speed near 27 knots. The passenger list filled quickly, with about 5 900 passes issued to board and bid friends farewell. one man offered $1 000 for a stateroom but failed to secure passage.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Llord
Bremen
Leopold Ziegenbein
Cherbourg
Ziegenbein
Fopdore
Penney Reprieve as Charges Dropped in Crash Case
George C. Penney of Oberlin Road had charges of reckless driving dropped after he agreed to pay damages for a crash involving Herbert Duvall last Sunday. Duvall had Penney arrested and charged, with Penney pleading not guilty earlier. trial had been scheduled for this morning.
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Charess
George C. Penney
Oberlin Road
Penney
Herbert Duvall Damarses
Duvall
Penny
Coal Corporation to Control Soft Coal Lands in Seven States
Cleveland July 26 A company to become America s third largest is forming as the Coal Corporation a holding firm to own active coal lands across seven bituminous states with estimated assets of 2 000 000 000 It will lease acreage to operating plants and aim to yield six percent to stockholders while stabilizing the industry and securing government cooperation through large scale capitalization and disciplined production the move led by J A Paisley of Valley Camp Coal Company seeks to free 2 000 000 000 in frozen assets and restore public confidence in a depressed market.
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Cleveland
America
The
Coal Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
American Telephone & Telegraph Corp
J. A. Paisley
Valley Camp Coal Company
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Paisley
Toledo Fatal Fire Probe Opens as Minegal Plant Blast Kills One
Skidmore of the state fire marshal began an investigation into the Minegal Felt Insulating Co blast that killed Carl Harris, 40, Trilby, injured two others, and caused about 70 thousand nine hundred dollars in damage. Harris was recovered after nine hours of digging as nine workers escaped serious harm.
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Toledoo
EL. Skidmore
Mashal
Minegal Felt Insulating Co
Carl Harris
Trilby
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Cablegram
Daddy Allen
Sues
Thomas
Hannon
Cincinnati
George Jett
Owen States
Toledo
State Bureau of Identification
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