Prohibition Debate Dominates Democratic Convention Fray
The piece reports escalating preconvention discord over Prohibition as delegates arrive for the national convention in San Francisco. Leaders brace for a floor fight on the platform and a potential clash over presidential nomination amid party divisions and a looming bone dry versus wets battle.
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San Francisco
Burleson
White House
Wilson
Burle
San Antonio
Exas
San Francis
Homer
Cummings
League of Nations
Platform Committee
Mayers
Heckscher Gifts 500000 for Cornell Research
New York financier August Heckscher donates 500000 to Cornell University for a research endowment announced at the 62nd commencement. Income will support professorships and research facilities, relieving scholars from routine teaching and administration to focus on scientific work and training future investigators.
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Ithaca
August Heckscher
New York City
Cornell v University
Jacob Gould Schurman
Schurman
Judge Directs Verdict for the Defendant in Damages Case
Frank Miller of Cleveland cannot collect 10000 damages from Benjamin Wade of Oberlin. Judge Redington halted the case, took it from the jury, and dismissed it, making Miller and his attorney pay costs. Candidates for Congress visit Elyria as c L Knight canvasses for the 14th district.
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Frank Miller
Cleveland
Benjamin Wade
Oberlin
Redington
Elyria
C. L. Knight
Akon Beacon-Journal
Akron
Scarlet fever epidemic under control in city health report
Sanitary officer George Savage reports on declines in contagious diseases in the city. April had 18 scarlet fever cases, May 10 so far this month. whooping cough lower in Kyria with four cases, Lorain shows ten new cases, no smallpox since May 1, nine chickenpox and one diphtheria under quarantine.
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Kyria
Lorain
Sheriff Seizes Illicit Distillery Four Arrested at Grills Farm
Sheriff Backus with Deputies Cowle Cole Baird and Ellenberger raided the Grills farm on Root road Ridgeville township at daybreak. Four men Gust Speros Thomas Angelou John Touris and Gust Perkling were arrested amid a 35 gallon copper still 20 gallons of alcohol and production gear. The operation framed as Touris Importing Co. with Greek and Turkish nationals involved.
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Backus
Gust Speros
Thomas Angelou
John Touris
Gust Perkling
Speros
Touris
Touris Importing Co
Court Asked to Compel Deed for Lorain Property
S. B. Guren David DeSure and Max Nathanson sue Ciara L Jacksn et al in Lorain to force transfer of a deed for the Broadway and East Erie avenue site bought for 21000. They paid 7000 and seek to pay 14370 to receive title. The plaintiffs ask the court to compel conveyance of the property.
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S. B. Guren
David DeSure
Max Nathanson
Ciara B. L. Jacksn
Broadway
East Erie Avenue
Lorain
Agmanel
Many Die In Irish Fighting
London reports ongoing battle in Londonderry between unionists and nationalists with barricades and continuous fire. Military control prevents casualty counts, bodies said to lie in streets, looting reported, and rumors of Sinn Fein and Irish Volunteers involvement. Additional troops deterred. evacuations noted as fighting persists.
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London
Londonderry
Bishop ‘Street
Bishop Street
Exchange Telegraph Company
Sinn
Roberts
Dublin
Township Road Improvements Planned in Elyria Township
County Surveyor C. M. Theo bold prepares estimates for road improvements in Elyria Township through an ordinance authorizing a $10,000 bond issue at six percent with premium. Planned roads include West Ridge Telegraph Town Line Abbey Gulf andurry Ridge. project not expected to start before fall.
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C. M. Theo~ Bold
Elyria Township
West Ridge
Telegraph
Town Line
Abbey
Gulf
Urry Ridge
Hair-Pulling Court Scene Over Cow Grazing Dispute
In the common pleas court today Dumit cella Slumsky sues Katie Guinez over a dispute about a grazing cow wandering onto Slumsky land. The encounter escalated to blows with Slumsky claiming she was struck with a club and hair pulled, seeking 2500 dollars in damages for alleged health and nervous system harm.
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Court of Common Pleas
Dumitcella Slumsky
Katie Guinez
Gulnez
Thrift the Watchword of Elyrians
The Elyria era of thrift rises with bank deposit growth across Lorain County. In one year deposits increased from 10.89 million to 15.23 million in Elyria and to 29.2 million countywide, led by Elyria gains of about 4.24 million. The article notes more homes, business blocks, and property improvements as wages rise and savings mount.
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By. C. C
Lorain County
Welty
Elyria
Lorain
Oberlini
Amherst
Kipton
LaGrange
Grafton
Elytia
Ely Mang
Benjamin Franklin
Wilson Urges Immediate Wage Award From Rail Board
President pressures the wage board to hasten a ruling on rail labor pay. W N Doak and Secretary Tumulty met to discuss a quick settlement as unauthorized strikes threaten Philadelphia Baltimore and other cities. Doak warned the public the method may fail without prompt assurances and points to growing unrest among 30 000 dismissed workers.
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Diqs
Bod Imessage
Chicago
White House
W. N. Doak
Trainments Brotherhood
Tumulty
Payne
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Doak
Tumuity
Railroad Administration
Labor Board
Cleveland
Transportation Brotherhoods
W. G. Lee
Daniel C. Hall Stricken While In Syracuse On G A R Duties
National G A R commander Daniel C. Hall of Columbus Ohio fell seriously ill in Syracuse New York at noon and doctors said little hope remained for his recovery during his retirement from office.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Emma Benham Former Avon Resident Dies in Geneva
Mrs Emma Benham widow of John Benham and longtime Avon resident died last night at her Geneva home. She leaves sister Mrs Mary Brown of Los Angeles and brothers Jesse Sites Painesville Eugene Sites of Lyra and Edward L Sites of Geneva. Remains to arrive in Elyria at noon Thursday and interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
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Emma
Benham
John Benham
Avon
Geneva
Mary Brown
Los Angeles
Cal
Jesse Sites
Painesville
Eugene
Sister of Elyrians 13 Dead at Amherst
Miss Elizabeth Whyte age 19 sister of Mrs Arthur Towne and Mrs Fred Raezler died at her Amherst home. A large number of Elyrians attended the funeral services held in Amherst Tuesday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Whyte
Arthur Towne
Fred Raezler
Amherst
Coal Shortage Pushes Prices Up In Elyria
Mayor Jones was briefed that coal dealers face a shortage for next winter with orders exceeding supply. Hard coal is scarce as firms struggle to secure shipments. soft coal has risen from 8 39 to 10 dollars per ton. Local mines and distributors report limited hand stocks and contractual price pressures amid foreign bidding.
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Elyria Coal
Jones
10Caz
Freign
Fla Tn
Wallhead “Coal. Co
Elyria
Smiths in Ohio scramble for Secretary of State race
Harold C. Smith of Elyria enters the Secretary of State field joining Harvey C. Smith of Zanesville and Harry C. Smith of Cleveland, all with same initials. Carl H. Smith and Harold discuss middle name usage as others speculate on retirements and a possible race to confuse voters.
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Harold C. Smith
Elyria
Carl H. Smith
Park Avenue
Dyke Block
Middle Ave
Mr. Smith
Columbus
Smiths
Harvey C. Smith
Cleveland Smith
Carl Smith
Harry C Smith
Ohio
Ofice
Charles Hildebrant
Wilington
Smitha
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Evelyn
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Civen Cornell
Igriays
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Frieco
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