Man Who Killed Millionaire Takes Own Life
In Westfield a mysterious caller shot William A. Whitcomb in his Boston office Monday. George E. Hardy, an unemployed machinist, was identified as the killer. Hardy returned home, sealed his kitchen, set a gas trap, and died from burns after an ignition explosion. His wife Emma and Florence Gibson were injured. Police pursued motive and whether the slaying was planned or accidental.
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William A. Whitcomb
Boston
George E. Hardy
Lester Smith
Ihitcomb
Great Northern Paper Co
Singver
Hardy
Bastar
Whitcomb
Joe
Emma
Rocket
Initiate Class of 39 Into Pomona at Ridgeville
A Pomona Grange meeting in Ridgeville welcomed 3 new members from Eaton Carlisle and Oberlin areas. A memorial service featured songs and flowers for local members while communications from Governor Lausche and the Schramm family were read. A county kitchen curtain contest crowned winners, and a bingo party plus dance announced for Ridgeville Hall with an upcoming picnic plans. Kipton Grange to host the next meeting on July 6.
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Pomona
Lorain County
Pomona Grange
Eld Dart
Ridgeville Barge Hall
Ridgeville
Myrtle Hales
Acme Grange
Grace Coe
Huntington Grange
Frank Lausche
Ed Schramm
Ridgeville Hall
Flian Hill
Mildred Hill
Elton Nichols
Eaton
I OH. Wendorf
Arthur Giles
Carlisle
John Spirek
June
James Spirex
Coy Neff
Myre
Sadie Bement
Ernest Bement
Anna Wolinde
Mabel F. Bowman
Conn Fans Rally State Drive Amid Stomach Trouble
A garbled early 20th century sports item depicts Conn supporters rallying behind a team in a state bid despite stomach trouble and a humorous chant about avoiding weight. The fragment mentions James Dloe and a punchy call to drive forward, mirroring vintage newspaper tone.
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Jimminy
Conn
Dilly
New York Post Corporation
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