Ohio and Federal Officials Target Food Profiteering
Federal representatives join Ohio state and Hamilton County prosecutors in probing exorbitant food prices and storage hoards. Columbus discusses a special legislative session to empower action, with county grand juries already gathering evidence as coal and sugar price abuses come under review.
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Ohio
Cohunbus
Washington
Hamilton ‘Grand Jury
Sugar Equalization Board
Legiislature
Ini
Columbus
People
County
Hells Floto Circus Arrives In Elyr Tuesday Night
The Seils Floto circus train arrives from Cleveland on Tuesday morning at the New York Central. Route runs from Fairgrounds to West Avenue Second Street East Avenue Broad Chestnut Third West River to the grounds. A 10 long pageant departs at 1 00 a.m. Performances include The Rainbow show with about 1 000 people and 45 animals at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reserved seats sold at Crandall's drug store. trains depart for Sandusky after midnight.
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Fairgrounds
Fair Grounds
West Avenue
Second Sts
East Avenue
Chestnut
Third
Crandall's
Sandusky
Reward Offered for Purloined Ford Stolen in Front of Temple
Thomas Winson Amherst offers 160 dollar reward for return of his Ford stolen Saturday night from in front of the temple. He had visited for the evening and parked where he believed safe.
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Thomas Winson Amherst
Itenamic Temple
Winson
Father of City Druggist Dies at 74
J. F. Hague, 74, died at his home on Second Street yesterday afternoon after years in the city. Survived by sons EB Hague of Elyria and Arthur of Miami, Fla, and daughters Mrs. Max Hart, Elyria, Mrs. Rose Hoeffel, Elyria, and Mrs. Ralph Cookston, Cuyahoge Falls. Funeral arrangements pending.
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J. F. Hague
Second Street
Hague
EB. J. J Hague
Elyria
Arthur
Hil
Miami
Fla
Max Hart
Rose Hoeffel
Ralph Cookston
Cuyahoge Falls
Thomas T. Winckles
Lorain County
Cleveland Street
Avon Township
Ridgeville
Winckles
Sor Cary
Farm Implement Co
Congregational Churchdat
Helpe
Lis
Lillian Barnes
Cleveland
Cary T. Lof Ridgeville
Harey T
Congregational Church
Reidinger
McRobbers
Prosecutor Findley to Attend Columbus Lemon Probe
Lorain County Prosecuting Attorney Guy B Findley plans to join about eighty eight Ohio prosecutors in Columbus for a conference on food profiteering He is expected to present details of a Lorain lemon deal where sixteen car loads were bought at five dollars per crate and sold at eleven fifty per crate with large profits The special Lorain County Grand Jury meeting is set for August 11 to enable local action aligned with the Columbus conference Findley says the inquiry should unpartisanly punish offenders to curb price gouging
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Hamilton County
Columbus
Pricz
Thetate
Cox
Gener WM Price
Ohio
Price
Lorain County
Guy B. F Findley
Indley
Findley
Lorain Commission
Grant Jury
Evry
Third American division ships out from Coblenz to Brest
The third division of the American army has been ordered from occupation ground in Germany and has embarked for Brest. The move should complete within a week. Commercial travelers gained permission to cross into Germany to seek trade. In Washington on the same day Austrian peace terms draw sharp criticism as various newspapers and civilians fear bankruptcy.
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Associated Press
Coblenz
Germany
Brest
Washington
Mexico Asks Jack Johnson to Leave
Acting on the Mexican government's advice, John W. Thompson paid 1590 pesos for the ransom of his fourteen year old son. The boy was released on Friday. The Mexican government will reimburse Thompson and pursue the bandits.
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Associated Press
Washington
John W. Thompson
Thompson
Milk bottle shortage hits Amherst dairy trade
Amherst Ohio July 28 local milk sealers warn consumers no milk will be left unless bottles from prior purchases are returned to the regular place. They announce a regular charge for broken bottles and say bottle supply has fallen since the coming season began due to bottles being reused for non dairy products.
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Amherst
Ohio
Heatwave Grips Northern Ohio Sees 92 Degree Sunday
The region endures extreme heat with 92 degrees in the shade. Affected residents include the elderly and infants, workers quit jobs, and auto tires blew in the heat. Lake shore and Cascade Park draw people seeking relief. nighttime baths are popular as forecasts predict continued warmth with occasional storms.
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Ohio
Mike
Lake Shore
Cascade Park
Amherst Chautauqua Dates Changed Headline
Amherst announces the Chautauqua schedule shift with the annual event moved to begin the week of August 12. E. Nicholl, ex Cleveland financier, serves as president and W. H. Schibley, bank cashier, handles ticket sales.
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Amherst
E. #. Nicholl
Cleveland
W. H. Schibley Bank
Plane and crew circumnavigate U S border route
Lieut Gd R S Hartz and crew fly a Martin bombing plane around the U S rim in an unprecedented journey. The route includes Cleveland Duluth Seattle San Diego San Antonio Miami and Washington totaling 7805 miles across 31 states. Electrician Tobias climbs from the wing at 5000 feet to repair a water tank leak during the crossing.
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Asa Npted
R. S. Hartz
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
Duluth
Tobias
Baltimore
R. Hartz
E. G. Marmon
A. Smith
Jack Harding, Jr
Jeremish Tobias
Reporter Saved When Airplane Fails to Arrive
Crowds were disappointed as the Curtins airplane scheduled for Elyria visits did not appear on Saturday and Sunday. The Chronicle-Telegram reporter found no chance to display bravery and wandered behind a barn to applaud his own courage. Ford Loomis joined the search at Elyria’s top but found no explanation for the no-show.
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Curtins
Chronicle-Telegram
Ford Loomis
Elyria
Special Grand Jury to Hear Food Probe and Lorain Murder Case
Prosecuting Attorney Guy B. Findley calls a special grand jury session on August 11 to possibly probe food profiteering in addition to planned October investigations. The inquiry links to the deaths of Gyurovski and the Tropeas near Lorain, with bloodstained clothing found at the Tropea home and several children in county care. Steve Kosacish and Mike Knezlevich face murder charges in Gyurovski’s slaying. additional serious offenses will be heard.
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Guy
Findley
Grand Jury
Elizabeth Tropea
James Tropea
Lorain
Tropea
County Childrens
Ober‘Hn
Cleveland
Steve Kosacish
Mike Knezlevich
Vendel Gyurovski
Gyurovski
Lawrence Yaeger and Gladys Stephans Tie Marriage Bond
Lawrence Yaeger a 28 year old decorator and Gladys Stephans 20 of Lorain obtain a marriage license. Fred Kraft 27 a motor repair man and Freda Fhilby 23 a stenographer of Elyria also approved for marriage licenses.
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Lawrence Yaeger
Gladys Stephans
Lorain
Fred Kraft
Freda Fhilby
Elyria
Tragic Family Cluster Perishes In Ohio Car Collision
A Green Line trolley collides with a car near North Olmsted killing George W. Potter and his wife Elgie Potter and their two sons, George Jr and Donald, leaving bystanders and relatives among the Elyrians shocked at the loss of an entire family. The Potters were residents of North Olmsted, recently moving from Cleveland, with the infant Donald dying en route to Lakewood hospital. Other relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Crook and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tuasane, were involved as the crash triggers a fire and road blockage near Memorial hospital.
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Cleveland
North Olmsted
Kilsing
George W. Potter
W. J. Potter & Co
Donald Potter
Potter
W. S4th Street
Columbus Road
Loraine Sread
Donald
Lakewood
C. C. Crook
Ridge
Maldora
Memorial Hospital
Memorial
Pital
J. C. Tuasane
Fredhour
Hewin
Prospect Street
Clifford & Pease
Mastick & Daniiels Waidertaking
Iff Lakewood Barn
Harry Wil
Chicago Race Riots Renewed Early Today
Chicago riots flare anew in the black belt with white and black clashes onJuly 28 near the 29th Street beach. Casualties include two black deaths and several injuries as police regain control. origin cited as a clash at a Lake Michigan beach boundary.
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Chicago
29Th Street
Lake Michigan
Former Elyria Merchant Loren Taylor Dies
A city letter announces the death of Loren Taylor formerly Hignan at Hastings Florida on July 15. He resided on Seventh Street in Elyria and once ran a crockery and china store on Broad Street. He is survived by his wife.
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Loren Taylor
Crockery and
Hastings
Pla
Hignan
Fla
Taylor
Seventh Street
Broad Street
Dynis Wile
Army officer corps to grow under new bill
Without a record vote the Senate passed and sent to the House a measure to raise the number of army officers from 9 560 to 18 900. The action would significantly expand officer ranks and affect military leadership.
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Associated Press
Washington
Howes
Drowning at Columbia Station Man Found in Quarry
Myron Truthes, 38, drowned after cramps struck while swimming at a 600 foot quarry pond in Columbia Station Ohio. His body was recovered two weeks after the incident near a ledge in 109 feet of water. Widow and son survive.
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Columbia Station
Ohio
Myron Truthes
Plughes
Leader Outlines Peace Treaty Views and Policy
The speaker expresses a middle path between aloofness and commitment regarding the peace treaty. He opposes Article ten as illusionary and says war decisions rest with Congress. He warns against entering a pact that risks bad faith and advocates clear definition to protect American rights.
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Am. H
Amest
Congress
Police court fines for passing standing streetcar
In police court today Chambers was fined 120 for passing a standing streetcar during loading and unloading. A herd of three head of cattle belonging to John Hopebrand from North Clied Street wandered into Beebe Court gardens, then back to their owner. Burglary alerts were reported at 241 Washington Ave with a phone tip, and officers Sayles and Southam battled burning grease at the Bank Cafe rear, extinguishing the flames through a window. An auto accident demolished a fire hydrant at Chestnut and Broad. efforts to locate the vehicle owner continue. Daily light lunches and pies advertised at Georgeople’s Grill Broad St. Red Mill Flour promotion listed.
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John Hopebrand
Clied Street
Beebe Court
Sayles
Southam
Elyria 1918 Annual City Activities Report Released
The 1918 Elyria annual report summarizes city enterprises churches and railroad links with a department by department view of work done staff, finances, and ten year comparisons. Copies were distributed to Elyria stores and the city auditor.
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Hat City
Cit
Elyria
H. A. Beck
Birestats
Elty
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Cluicus
New York Central
F. Hague
Mexico
Jack Johnson
Rim
William Pester
Pester
New York
California
Stork
T.T. Winckles
CIFY
The
Eastern Heights Land Co
J. C. Crisp & Co
Lois
Ady
Hes
Gs Teile md
Chambers
Georgeople
Conry’s Grocery
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