George Rogers Clark and the Ohio Country Conquest
George Rogers Clark led Virginian volunteers to seize Vincennes and push British influence from the Ohio Country. His 1778 campaign opened the Mississippi basin, with Fort Sackville surrendering and the Northwest region becoming U.S. territory. Clark’s fame grew as he fought Shawnee raiders and expanded American reach west of the Appalachians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rogers
Clark
Virginia Assembly
Ohio Country
Ohio
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Simon Kenton
England
United States
Atlantic
Mississippi
PL. Gace
Karkaskia
Ferval
Forcott Detroit
Hamilton
Theocps
Vincennes
Harilton
Livers
Ft. Lackeville
Okio
Old Chillicothe
Piqua
Springfield
New Union
Virginia
Ilinois
Indiana
Mssouri
George Rogers Clark
American Seaman Describes German Sub Engagement
Archie Gibbs, 36, of Texas, a rescued prisoner, reports a German submarine replenishing torpedoes in the Caribbean and being damaged by bombs from an Allied plane. Gibbs says the U boat was near land when it replenished its magazine, but he cannot identify the source of the Get- (text cut).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean
Suly
Archie Gibbs
Tlowoe, Tex
Tom Hawk
Roy Lacey
Pealeht Pelesand
Justi
Jehans
Ben
Douglas
Hatites: Eae Ie Fi P By Ie Fall Eee 2 Whet Boat i It, Bummer
Paul
Ini
George
Buntarr Dan
al Fudeley
Alty
Gad Moore
Ned Bunton
Jack Mayfield
Charles Douglas
Lee Havel
Pang
Bummer Dan
Debt payoff plan promises monthly payments and loans
An advertisement offers debt payoff assistance with a monthly payment plan and quick loan options. It cites example payments, total costs, and eligibility factors such as a job or steady income, aiming to attract readers needing funds for bills and emergencies.
U-boat raider engagement described by survivor Gibbs
Eye witness Gibbs recounts a German raider near the Caribbean during June 1 as it loaded torpedoes while Allied planes strafed and depth charged the U-boat. He details torpedo handling, a crash dive to the Caribbean depths, poor rations, and a perilous escape via a fishing boat and subsequent plane transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kis
Caribbean
Gibbs
Ling
Pang
Exes
Advi Hstler
Ben
Doce
Corn Wess Indies Island
Oberlin Road Jutiuings and Weekend Visits
Oberlin Road community notes a Saturday reht at the home of Mr and Mrs Jaives Ward with Amber evening callers including Mr and Mrs Mlerry Murphy and Str James Murphy of Oberdin. Mentions of multiple local families, visits, and arranged gatherings across Elyria and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krueot Jr
Jaives Ward
Amber
Mlerry Murphy
James Murphy
Obert
Mark Dyer
Robert Dyer
Uberdin
Maitsbura
Willem Gariteer
Lyone
West Virgina
Gevace
Mibaluber
Oscar Re
Aire Mae Bert
Alts
Sen Sardar
Elyria
Eee
Shiva
Barnard Wink
Courtas
Mick
Mao
Inductions and Promotions Reported at Camp Perry and Camp Lee
Local names including Pred Zimerman and Hobert Gerstacker are listed among recruits sent from Camp Perry reception centers to Porterage and Fort Leonard Wood. Alfred J. O Donnell Jr and E. Olszewski earn promotions to sergeant. several Elyria and Lorain residents are noted among promotions and assignments. An auto accident on Detroit road Avon is reported with injuries and skull fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Zimerman
Cratton
William J. Vojtek
Mazel Road
Avon
Hobert
W. Gerstacker
Oberlin
U. S. Anny
Camp Perry
Lotain County
Fort «Leonard Wood
Nick Pats Jr
Ernest
Brotherton
Uridee Atecet
Elyria
Andrew Clark
Louis Stoka
Sprock
Wellington
James J. Carpenter
Wheeling Avenue
Wreilington
Stuart L. Barter
EL Hellinges
Take Breeze Road
Joseph J. Vurkovich
Wentith Street
Lorain
Alfred PJ. Odonnell Jr
Alfred
Otion
Nell
Middle
Camp Lee
Virginias Quartermasters
Chester Popa
Detroit Road
Vigilantes mobilize as mob violence erupts over murder
The report details a frontier town furor after a murder linked to John Paul Hudson and associates. Vigilantes threaten retribution against Bruno Cazelte, while confessions swirl regarding who killed Gilke and who involved in hanging a suspected informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jusles Fenningte
Bnt
Idaha
Ing K Buenal Vistat
Bruno Cazelte
Bruno
Ben Wareren
John Paul Hudson
Kie
Charles Douglaas
Haina
Nima
Tenu Douztas
Hen
Hopp Mranss
Ata Midnieht
Vigiantes
Girkle
Hoppy
Ben
John Paul
Hopny
Natcher
Ing
Wien
John Pan
Maverty
John
Paul
Nat
Solemml
John Pay
Johnny
Rat-Rome
Loz
Laces
Tim Donahue
Sid Cottly
Law
John Paul Wted
Inland Steel Accepts WLB Decision Amid Union Security Provisions
Inland Steel Company announced acceptance of the War Labor Board decision granting a four cent daily wage increase and union security provisions. It said it acted under pressure from threats of seizure by the government and the United Steel Workers CIO, while reserving the right to challenge the security clause in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inland Steel Company
Little Steel
Emeployes
Inland
United Steel Workers ‘Cos
WLB
United Steel Workers (Cio
WSE
National Labor Relations Act
Indiana
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Clark Monument
Ehich
Tunis
Joan Orsts
Lenki
Shencold
Joan Hale
Gio Hog
Hefire Peta
Gompace
Paver
Shtemeors We
Century
Noor
Benad St
Woolworth's
Jen. Moreske
TOR Vistort
Arg
Iene
Pollee
Oberlin Road
Huchackers
Grafton
North Aindergalng
Een Great Lake
William R
Arnold A
Wood
Jean
Izenokii Son
E. Olszewski
Huron Street
Thomas J. Ollgert
Lubbock
Flying &Chool
Texas
Olszewsk
Ae Ree
Frank Creo
Raucouy
Gil‘Ke
Giikle
George Eastbrook
Macdiie Hotel
Fastbreek
Inland Steel
Furgeme
Toh
Rugerz
Lorain County Home and Window Cleaning Co
Grafton Road
Hugh Greer
Aran
Broad Street
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