Despondent man ends life at Chestnut Street room
Phillip Fowl 69 years old was found dead in his room at 117 Chestnut Street by roommate James O’Mara. Police and a coroner ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot amid financial worries. Born Amherst April 16, 1863, he leaves two brothers and several relatives. Funeral at Nichols Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. Ernst Irion. burial Murray Ridge Cemetery.
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Phillip Fowl
Chestnut Street
Fowl
James O'Mara
O'Mara
Charles E. Fowl
Lorain
Andrew Fowl
Elyria
Amherst
Order of Eagles
Nichols Funeral Home
Ernst Irion
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Murray Ridge Cemery
Explosion of Gas Kills Two in Kansas City
Two people die and twelve are injured after a leaking gas explosion in a vacant house. The blast wrecks four buildings, with victims named as David Rees, 74, and T B Schrizner, 55. Widespread damage follows in Kansas from near cloudburst rains and winds. A small tornado hits Wichita airport causing about 100000 in damage and wheat losses rise across Central and Southern Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
David Rees
T. B. Schrizner
Kansas
Wichita
Kans
Silver Nitrate Stains Lead To Arrest Of Man
WILKES BARRE Pa June 20 Silver nitrate a chemical which leaves black stains led police to I Clarence Thonan 52 railroad telegrapher accused of five attempted extortions. Thonan with stained hands confessed the extortions state police said. The stains came from two $20 bills used as decoy money. Harry Magee who demanded 15000 soaked the bills in silver nitrate and dropped them from an airplane over Hantock Mountain. Police moved in but the package vanished and the extortionist was missing. One bill surfaced at a bank traced to a man who paid for gasoline with it. That man had stained hands and police said it was Thonan. The railroad tower where he worked faced the mountain range.
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Hantock’s
Magee
Thonan
Woman Picket and Mine Guard Wounded in Ohio Mine Clash
In Millfield near No 6 mine violence erupted as pickets and guards clashed during a labor dispute at Sunday Creek Coal. A woman picket Mrs Pete Cole of Chauncey was wounded by bullets and Herbert Parker a mine guard was struck by a brick. Authorities reinforced security as machines resumed near all three autos carried mine officials civil and National Guard officers. The conflict involved stones gunfire and a labor train moving workers to Chauncey Millfield and nearby towns.
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Athens
Millfield
Pete Cole
Chauncey
Herbert Parker
Athens County
Civil
National Guard
No. 6
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Parker
Sundar Creek Company
Ohio
Sunday Creek
F.S. Knox
Herman Theisen, Sr
Hocking Valley
Corning
Glouster
Trimble
Jacksonville
Government to study causes of Violet Sharpe death in Englewood
London, June 24. The government will consider asking the United States to investigate the causes of Violet Sharpe's death by her own action in Englewood, New Jersey. Home Office Undersecretary Oliver Stanley told a House of Commons questioner today.
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London
Sune
United States
Violet Sharpe
Englewood
N. J
Oliver Stanley
Home Office
House of Commons
Three Men Die in Ottawa Plane Crash
Three men died when a plane piloted by Harry Hill 30 of Streator crashed at Ottawa Air Field after takeoff when its motor allegedly failed. The deceased were Hill, John Marshall 20 of San Francisco and Bert Lorenz 21 of Streator. The incident occurred yesterday in Ottawa Illinois.
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Ottawa
Ill
Harry Hill
Streator
Hill
John Marshall
San Francisco
Bert Lorenz
Ottawa Air Field
Pastor Highlights Christian Education Emphasis
Mr. Young spoke at North Ridgeville Congregational church on Christian Education. He warned against overemphasis on method and technique by Teachers College and urged schools to prioritize character, community interest, and the art of teaching. He stressed that the people are the masters and schools exist for them.
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Mr. Young
North Ridgeville Congregational Church
Young
Teachers’ College
Aimee's Husband Sued By Girl
Los Angeles dated June 29. Myrtle Hazel St Pierre sues David Hutton for 200000 dollars alleging breach of promise after he proposed in January 1929 and betrayed her by eloping with Aimee Semple McPherson. Hutton denies the suit while McPherson is in a sanitarium.
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Los Angeles
David Hutton
Myrtle Hazel St. Pierre
Aimee Semple McPherson
Miss St. Pierre
Marriege
Hutton
Aimee
Marshall McComb
Miss St. Pietre
Yuma
Ariz
Angelus Temple
McPherson
Death notices of Charles Upp and others in Lorain Elyria Toledo
Charles Upp age 66 of Toledo died suddenly Sunday morning at his daughter Opal Bushs home 122 Homer street Toledo He is survived by his widow Mary Upp and a daughter Opal Bush of Elyria Funeral plans call for services Tuesday in Toledo and burial in Forest Cemetery Lorain Jane F Snell widow of Shiai B Snell died Sunday morning in Elyria She was born January 7 1845 and lived in Elyria twelve years Surviving children include Herman T Snell John F Snell Flora Hoak and Miller Wilcox Burial in Columbia George Bodfish 78 died Sunday afternoon at 6 10 at 148 Courtland Street He is survived by several nieces and nephews Funeral services are Wednesday at 2 00 PM at Sudro Funeral Home with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery
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Harles Upp
Charles Upp
Toledo
Ohio
Opal Bush
Homer Street
Upp
Hampton Avenue
Mary Upp
Elyria
Lodge Avenue Presbyterian Chu “1
Weta
Masonic Lodge
Sudro
Ohin
Forest Cemetery
Jane F. Snell
Bhiai B. Snell
Eighth Street
Columbia
Herman T. Snell
John F. Snell
Flora Hoak
Miller Wilcox
George Bodfish
George Bodfiah
William H. Ward
Courtland Street
Sudio Funeral Home
Ridgelawn
Joneses continue family ties on Central Vermont board
In St. Albans Vermont the Central Vermont Railway directors see a family succession as H J M Jones dies after years of service and his son Hugh B Jones of Barre granite becomes a director to succeed him.
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ST. Albans
Central Vermont Railway
Jonses
H. J. M. Jones
Hugh B. Jones
Barre
Club And Lodge Activities In Oberlin Ohio June Items
Oberlin notes list meetings and socials for the Frank E. Peck Chapter DeMolay American Legion Auxiliary Canton Lorain and Ladies Auxiliary Elyria Odd Fellows Pansy Chapter Eastern Stars and Pythian Sisters plus social visits. Local residents attend commencements and board meetings as well as exhibitions of a rare marble discovery by Professor Mathews.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Frank E. Peck
Order of DeMolay
Nate Martin
North Main Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Canton Lorain
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Elyria
Odd Fellows' Hall
Order of Eastern Stars
Dorothy Thomas
Groveland Street
Kouple Klub
Hartley Broadwell
Union Street
Eastern Stars
Pythian Sisters
Local collisions and thefts reported in Lorain area
Mrs R M Loratz said another car struck her vehicle at West Avenue and Seventh Street and the other driver fled after a failed attempt to settle at her husband s store. Peter Rader reported his car stolen at Elberta Beach. Claude Dimter said a car battery was stolen from his garage on West River Street. Mrs Guy L Barnhart reported 50 feet of garden hose stolen from her backyard.
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R. M. Loratz
West Avenue
Seventh Street
Middle Avenue
Peter Rader
Livingston Avenue
Lorain
Elberta Beach
Claude Dimter
West River Street
Guy L. Barnhart
Cleveland Street
Elyria Car Crash Injures Woman After Steering Shaft Breaks
Mrs. R. McPerson of Elyria suffered minor injuries when a car driven by her husband left Café Road and ran into a ditch after the steering shaft broke. She received treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Police urged watchfulness as a Norwalk boy, Alvin Hill, 14, remained missing after leaving home with a note claiming he headed for Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McPerson
Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
SOR
Senate Debates 31.5 Billion RFC Plan and Public Works Bond
Senate discussion centers on a 31.5 billion expansion of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund self liquidating projects aiding employment. A 500 million bond for public works faces administration opposition, while progressives push for multi billion bonds and House Democrats seek a 1 billion bond in the Garner bill. Contending measures for Philippine independence and a Home Loan Bank also demand attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Democratic
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
Congress
House
Kenyon College 104th commencement honors 40 seniors
GAMBIER OH June 20 Diplomomas were granted to 40 Kenyon College seniors Sunday by Dr William F Peirce president at the 104th commencement. COLUMBUS OH June 20 Arthur H Isaly a cheese dealer was blindfolded and robbed of a diamond ring a diamond pin and $10 then released outside city limits by bandits from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambier
Kenyon College
Willam F. Peirce
Columbus
Arthur H. Isaly
Isaly
Cleveland
Spanish War Veterans Convene at Lima
Thousands of veterans from the 1898 conflict and their wives gathered in Lima for the 34th annual Ohio Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans and the Women's Auxiliary. City Manager Fred C. Becker welcomed delegates. speakers included Gov. George White and Congressman John L. Cable. A Drum and Bugle corps contest awarded Bellefontaine first prize $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
United Spanish War Veterans
Women's Auxiliary
Fred C. Becker
George White
John L. Cable
Paul Herbert
American Legion
Frank D. Henderson
Ralph A. Dalton
Athens
Hartwell Greening
Toledo
Joseph 8. Sweeney
Cincinnati
Fred Robinson
Scott Wehe
Columbus
Cedar Point
Bellefontaine
Findlay
Troy
John E. Fennerty
Dayton
Kenton
Berea
Court judgments and divorces stem from local cases
Promissory note judgments totaling several thousand dollars were returned by common pleas court for Western Reserve Finance Co, Amherst Savings Bank, Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co, and others against Walter Carr, Jacob Fuchs, A Taylor, and others. Divorces granted include Victoria Vargas from Pablo Vargas and Victoria Elena Vargas, and John A Vohel from Mae Vohel. A. Ruder secured multiple promissory judgments against W H Buckingham, Thomas Buckingham, and William Buckingham. George Kallas was fined and imprisoned for receiving stolen property. News from Yellow Springs reports Antioch College president Arthur B E Morgan addressing the 66 graduating seniors on power and worth.
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Common Pleas Court
Western Reserve Finance Co
Walter Carr
Amherst Savings and Banking Company
Jacob Fuchs
A. Ruder
W. H
William Buckingham
Ruder
Thomas Buckingham
Yellow Springs
Antioch College
Arthur BE. Morgan
Markets Cleveland Livestock Report Summary
Hogs 2400 head holdover none steady to higher sow prices up. Top 210 lb down to 4.35. other 160-230 lb bids 4.2. 240-300 lb 3.00. 460 lb pigs 3.75. rough sows 32.50. Cattle 866 head steers up 26-50c. yearlings up to 7.25. bulk grain feds 6.85. grassers around 8.00. cows and bulls steady 1.75 to 4.00 and 2.75 to 4.50. Calves 1100 head 50c or more lower. bulk 7.00 downward top 7.50. vealers under 5.00. plains calves to 4.00. Sheep 2100 head steady to easier. good to best lambs 7.50 to 7.75. heavies 9.00. medium 4.00 to 6.00. Cleveland Produce: butter 0.90 per lb. eggs firsts 0.19. poultry steady with various quotes. potatoes mostly 1.05 to 3.10 per 100 lb. Idaho russets 1.60 per 100 lb sack.
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Cleveland
Approve Old Age Pension Plan For Ohio
Columbus June 20 The Ohio State Federation of Labor and the Fraternal Order of Eagles approved an old age pension plan. It would grant destitute residents over 65 a thirty dollar monthly income funded by general taxation. Petitions signed by 50 000 people will circulate by July 15 for fall consideration. Attorney General Gilbert Bettman and Secretary of State Clarence Brown approved the petition form. George B Okay of Columbus and Rep H S Keifer of Clark County supported its constitutionality. Estimated annual cost is 27 million dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Federation of Labor
Order of Eagles
General Assembly
Gilbert Bettman
Clarence Brown
Transmigration comment at dinner party echoes Choate humor
The renowned American and Joseph Choate amused guests when asked what he would choose after death. He quipped he would be Mrs Choate’s second husband, delivering a sharp, witty remark in a calm social exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Choate
Mr Choate
Recruiting Officer Leaving Lorain for San Francisco
Walter I. Hankinson, in charge of the Lorain Navy recruiting station, reports his tour ends July 1. He will transfer to San Francisco for duty until January 1 to complete 16 years of service. James L. DeMyers will relieve him, coming from the U. S. S. New York, recently at San Pedro, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter I. Hankinson
United States Navy
Lorain
San Francisco
James L. DeMyers
Hankinson
Naval Service
U. S. S. New York
San Pedro
California
Democrats could back prohibition explicit pledge at convention
Roosevelt forces clash over party stance as union of Smith Raskob factions signals an easy path to a prohibition amend ment. Nomination of Roosevelt is set by Judge Mack as details unfold from Columbus. A three year old’s generosity sparks concern after he returns his mother’s diamond ring to playmates, while a child muses on heaven’s beauty.
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Democratic National Executive Committee
Roosevelt
Smith-Raskob
John E. Mack
Poughkeepsie
Columbus
Dickie Sheahan
John J. Seahan
Grandview
Dickle
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Pressen Ooca
J. Brugman Lodi
West Ave
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Oberlin Ave
North Ridge
Township Line
Western Reserve Finance
Turner Block
Heather
Wentworth
U.S
16Th & Middle
Wishart Funeral
Jas
Sidney Royce
West Erie Avenue
Eilmwood
A. Lee Mathews
Mathews
Giles County
Virginia
Obeihu Coege
Geological Department
State of
The
Peoples Banking Co
Edward Sutton
Charles Kennedy
Berlin
C. C. Johnson
New York City
Johnson
Oberlin College
Clayton Fauver
Lucien Warner
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Eloise Thurston
Sternberger Children’s Hospital
Greenboro
N. Carolina
H. B. Thurston
Morgan Street
Eleanor Thorner
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
R. B. Paddock
Dorothy Welch
Amy Ingraham
Roger Ingraham
George Jackson
North Cedar Avenue
G. D., Hubbard
Woodland Avenue
Geology Department
Vernon Bond
Lakewood
A. M. Loveland
Mrs. Alfred Bond
W. C. Christy
Allen
Hugh Allen
Rocky River
Charles Feaking
William Pratt
Vermilion-on the-Lake
Will Dudley
Martha
New Haven
Mrs
Mack Looper
Edythe Mellen
Lora Croft
Carnell
Albion
Nich
Anne
D! Scholls
Igo
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company
A. Taylor
W. BR. Thompson
Tennant Wilson
LaGrange
Walter Watts
Michael Duchoslay
Common Pleas
Wood Lumber Company
Duchoslay
Victoria Vargas
Pablo Vargas
Victoria Elena
W. B. Thompsher
John A. Vohel
Mae Vohel
W. B. Thompson
George Kallas
Kallas
Geo. R. Allen & Son
Imperial Furniture Co
East Ave
Anna Steese Richardson
New York
A Women's Magazine
Good Citizenship Bureau
Alice
Masonic Temple
Maxine Roling
Esther Knott
Elyria Savings & Trust
F. M
Glenfast
O’donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Court Street
Elyria Fair Grounds
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