Day Leaders Demand Stand of Candidates on Prohibition
A 7:39 PM meeting at First Methodist church, hosted by WCTU and the Dry Federation, will hear candidates explain their views on prohibition. Candidates will speak in five minute talks and faces the questions on the eighteenth amendment, Volstead Act modification, and state liquor content. Dry leaders press clear positions with no straddling, targeting all local, county, and state offices.
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First Methodist Church
Dry Federation
WCTU
State
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Revision of traffic laws urged by councilman
Councilman George Stevens urged a revision of the city traffic ordinance to address rising traffic problems. Councilman C. C. Stolzenburg supported a bus station to end parking on city streets. Controversy over buses parking on East Third Street drew censure. Meyer James Hewitt proposed dedicating Second Street south of the park for bus parking to keep buses off Second Street and Middle avenues. Stevens warned park loss if buses parked in front of the park and called for property owner protections from traffic nuisances. The street and steam railroads committee was asked to investigate.
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George Stevens
C. C. Stolzenburg
East Third Street
Meyer James A. Hewitt
Second Street
Cleveland
Arraign 250 Textile Strike Pickets Today
In New Bedford Massachusetts 250 textile strike pickets marched from police HQ to the courthouse and were arraigned in a landmark scene. Most defendants arrested last night when police dispersed picket lines at Whitman and Kilburn Mills received two month jail terms amid tense scenes with police and guards. A total of 386 defendants including 1230 arrested yesterday and 256 taken into custody continued from last week were in court as armed guards moved the crowd through the building.
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New Bedford
Mass
Nolice
Polce
Whitman and Kilburn
Frank A. Milliken
Street Car Controversy Centerstage at Warm City Council Meeting
Street car issues dominated a Cleveland area council gathering as officials debated a proposed ordinance to specify increased service in exchange for a fare rise. The lengthy session included representatives from the Southwestern street system and labor union and ended with a committee referral for a fuller report. Local leaders expressed concerns about referendum petitions and the legality of the proposed wording.
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Clveland
South- Western
Elyria Central Labor Union
Solons
Frank Wilson
Ttransportanes and Light System
Sead Gardner Abbott
Cleveland
Southwestern
Council
Central Labor Union
George Stark
Street and Steam Railways Committee
Wilson
Abbott
L. B. Fauver
Elyria
Ed. E. Will
Will
C. C. Stolzenburg
Myron Jones
George Stevens
Sewer Rental Favored by Other Cities in Ohio
Discussion on funding the sewage plant focused on letters from Ohio municipalities. Dela officials cited a sewer rental since 1927, Bellfontaine auditors backed the rental as fair, while Marion officials noted ownership and coverage issues. Council weighs sewer rental versus taxation to cover operating costs.
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Ohie
Oity
Dela
Hiad
Cannon
Bellefontaine
John X. Eidt
Marion
Eleri
White withdraws gambling and prostitution charges against Smith
William Allen White, Republican editor, says he withdraws charges about Governor Alfred E. Smith’s votes on gambling and prostitution but not his saloon position. He cites fair treatment, respect for Smith’s motives, and plans to remove the gambling and prostitution votes from the record while noting ongoing concerns about Smith’s Tammany ties and saloon history.
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New York
William Allen White
Emporia
Kas
Alfred E. Smith
Kansas
Walter Lippman
Smith
Assembly
Lippman
Political battle in brief on liquor, loyalties, and Hoover
A sweeping party struggle features Democrats abandoning low tariff plans and hesitation over Governor Alfred E. Smith amid saloon records from two decades ago. Hoover plans farm leader conferences in August, while Republican managers push a pattern of opposition. Senator Heflin and editorial voices weigh whether Smith will switch sides, and a Harrisburg paper refuses to back Smith. Delegates, Hoover, and party factions frame a volatile national scene.
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Harrisburg
Patriot
Alfred E. Smith
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Rebels Beaten In Battle In Mex
Blelet en Mexico City reports a bloody fight near Los Tanes ranch, Guadalajara, with federal soldiers dispersing about 450 rebels. Federal cavalry and machine units aided infantry, lasting several hours. Seventeen rebels and five federal soldiers were killed in a smaller nearby clash near Atenguillo.
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Mex
Bleleten
Mexico City
Los ¥Tanes Ranch
Guadalajara
Excelsior
Toda Xo
Atenguillo
Boys Care For Wounded Eagle In Lake Road Project
Four Cleveland youths tended a wounded male eagle found near Lake Road for six weeks. They fed the bird fish and meat, built a crate pen, and planned to release it when strong. Local resident Hinz confirmed the eagle’s full grown size and praised the community effort to protect the other two eagles nearby.
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Cleveland
Sum Lake
Avan
Elveg
Woo Lake
Hinz Rherz
Hinz
Oberlin Man Apprehended After Weekend Assault and Robbery
Fred Parks of Oberlin was captured by sheriff's deputies last night in Vermilion on charges of assault and battery and robbery. He was arraigned in jail this morning, pled not guilty, and released on a 100 bond for tomorrow's hearing. Parks allegedly took about 3 18 from Windom Durham after breaking dishes during a dispute over a $3 debt. Durham was arrested while attempting to defend himself. Parks also pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and a warrant for arrest was issued.
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Fred Parks
Oberlin
Vermilion
Parks
Windom Durham
Durham
Justice Court
Dayton Branch Bank Robbed in Dayton View Scene
Three masked bandits held up the Dayton Savings and Trust branch in Dayton View today, escaping with an undetermined amount of cash after menacing manager CG Marlett, assistant Jessie Dimm, and a youth employee. Marlett said branch cash was limited to about $3,909 and he doubted half was taken. loss covered by insurance.
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Dayton. O
Dayton View
Dayton Savings & Trust Company
CG. G. Marlett
Jessie Dimm
Marlett
Brennan Illinois Democratic Leader Near Deaths Door
George E. Brennan il Democratic national committeeman and longtime Illinois party leader is near death in a Chicago hospital. Last rites were given after infection spread from an infected tooth. Brennan helped lead Gov. Alfred E Smith's preconvention campaign.
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Chicago
George E. Brennan
Illinois
Brennan
Alfred E Smith
Bremen Hero In Serious Condition After Surgery
July 3 report from Serlin states Baron Von Huenefeld of the German trans Atlantic airplane Bremen is in serious condition after appendicitis surgery. Prof Bier performed the operation while local sanatorium officials described the prognosis as serious but as satisfactory as possible under the circumstances.
GOUNGIL DROPS GAG FRANCHISE A CITY COUNCIL ACTION
City council voted to drop the gas franchise with Logan Gas Co after failed negotiations. The current ordinance has governed gas service for 25 years and expires this August. The council cited unresolved points and stated the company must decide next on a new franchise.
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Logan Gas Co
City and Gas Company
Nobile and companions return to Italy after pole voyage
In Verona on July 31 Umberto Nobile and survivors of the Italia dirigible arrived from Narvik to Rome. A special train carried the party toward Rome with an arrival expected at 11 PM. Navy officials met the car and a welcome is anticipated in Rome.
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Verona
Italy
Umberto Nobile
Italia
Narvik
Norway
Rome
Tralia
North Pole
Lieut- Alfredo Vizlier
Gen. Nobile
Arpiane
Milian
Vialiaa Soi
Roms
Pierazzi
Tthe Navy Department
Moscow
Novsky
Krassiz
Umberta Nohne
Filippo Zappi
Adalberto Mariano
Zazzi
Mariano
Finn Maim- Aren
Zapp
Ther Tef
Krass
Krassin
Zappi
Maimren
Chukhnovsky
Zapnai
Mariane
Polish Flier Kasimir Szalas Killed in Baghdad Flight
Lieutenant Kasimir Szalas of the Polish army aviation was killed when the Fokker monoplane crashed at the focal airdrome during a non-stop flight from Warsaw to Bagdad. Co pilot Lieut. Kasimir Kalina and mechanic Klasinek were slightly injured. the party planned a 12,? day round trip of 4,875 miles.
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Bagdad
Kasimir Szalas
Focal Airdrome
Warsaw
Kasimir Kalina
Klasinek
Avon Lake Officials Meet Over Road Rebuild Costs
Avon Lake village leaders and county commissioners met to decide how much of the Lake Road reconstruction village funds can cover this year. Mayor John Pipas expects the village can raise 77000, while the county has 7700 on hand and will proceed with repairs, with a special council meeting called to finalize funding.
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Avon Lake Village
Be- Heves Village
Board of County Commissioners
John
Pipas
Kirk Dud
Cierk W. Reinz
Pipes
Duff
Hinz
Commissioners
Avon Lake Council
State Highway Department
City approves street lighting contract with Oslo Public Service Co
City council passed a 19 year contract with Oslo Public Service Co for street lighting. Savings over the term expected to reach at least 27750 with annual reductions from various candle power street lights. New rates apply to 190, 259, 94 and 690 candle power fixtures, effective August 1. About 465, 9, 143, 38, 265, and 50 lights affected.
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Oslo Public Service Co
George Jevens
Rotary Chub entertains with readings and piano solos
A noon program at the Hotel Newell featured Misses Betty Nielsen and Irene Zachman with readings and piano solos. Guests traveled from Youngstown Lorain and Akron Rotary Clubs, with greetings from the Akron Exchange Club by Joseph Seiber. Bert Pfau announced the Masonic picnic golf tournament was postponed from August 5 to August 15. Peter Zakrzeicz was fined for speeding by Justice S J George with costs.
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Rotary
Newell
Betty Nielsen
Irene Zachman
Youngstown
Lorain
Akron
Akron Exchange
Joseph Seiber
Bert Pfau
Hecause
Tragic Lorain Truck Kills Two Children Injures One
A Lorraine county crash on Elyria avenue left two ten year olds dead and a third child seriously hurt when a truck driven by LeRoy Gunder swerved to avoid a velocipede rider. Investigators say the ice cream truck struck a sidewalk, struck Antone Stiak, then fatally injured Mike Helbre and Patricia Maz. The driver was bound over for grand jury inquiry. brakes were found sound and no charges filed yet.
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Lorain County
Lorein
Elyria
LeRoy Gunder
Seboot Street
Richwine Fes Cream Co
Hera
Elyria Avenue
Lorain
Antone Stiial
East Avenue
Gunder
Twenty-third Street
Lerain
Young Sulak
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mines Perry
Loraiz
Ohio Fire Insurance Rates To Be Studied
Columbus Ohio March 31 The firm of Fackler and Briber New York consulting actuaries has been employed to conduct an investigation of life and fire rates in Ohio State Insurance Superintendent W C Safford announces the study Directed by William Bribes with assistants a survey of company records will be made to obtain complete data on rates premiums collected losses paid and other details Public hearings may follow before any action An effort is tied to a campaign by Congressman Charles Brand Urbana who has charged that fire insurance rates on farm properties are excessive
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Ohio
Columbus
Frir
Fackler and Briber
New York
W. C. Safford
William Bribes
Brin
Josses
de- Seaford
Seaford
Charles Brand
Urbana
Sunday Closing Law Battle In Martins Ferry Ohio
Martins Ferry faces a clash over the Sunday closing law after several theater owners were arrested for violations. Merchants including filling stations druggists and confectioners protested by calling for the arrest of those who kept shops open on Sundays as officials seek a compromise.
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Martins Ferry
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