Lorain Two Toddlers Found Dead in Sand Pile Cave
Peter Carson aged 7 of 1012 EB 32nd street Lorain and Tony Zenkus aged 9 of 916 B 23rd street Lorain were buried by a cave in at a Lorain Foundry Co. plant sand pile on EB 28th street. A workman found the bodies and coroner Miles Perry ordered autopsies to rule out foul play. The boys had been missing since last Wednesday amid a city search.
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Peter Carson
32Nd Street
Lorain
Tony Zenkus
B. 23Rd Street
Lorain Foundry Co
28Th Street
Miles Perry
Donaldson
Water Pressure Fails During Valve Work by NY Central
Water pressure dropped about ten this morning due to New York Central valve changes. Service Director Henry Beck said unforeseen difficulty caused the loss. another engine was started at the plant, normally a nighttime task, to restore pressure by about two o clock.
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Henry Beck
New York Central
Lorain Man Sues Over Auto Crash Injuries
Albert Skufca of Lorain sues Charles Frederick for 25000 damages claiming he was struck by an automobile on January 5 1921 at East Erie avenue and California street while crossing and stopping to allow another car to pass. He suffered a broken arm and severe bruises.
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Albert Skufca
Lorain
Be Gan
Charles Frederick
Washington Avenue
East Erie Avenue
California Street
Pritchard Fined For Speeding On Broad Street
P J Pritchard of 2241 Noble Avenue Cleveland was fined five dollars and costs in police court today for speeding on Broad Street last Friday. Police report says he drove at nearly sixty miles an hour.
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P. J. Pritchard
Noble Avenue
Cleveland
Broad Street
Disabled Yanks Display Cost of War at Convention
San Francisco hosts the second annual convention of the Disabled American Veterans as 10 000 delegates arrive. Governor Stephens greets the crowd while Colonel Forbes outlines rehabilitation efforts. 109 000 men in school and 31 000 in hospitals, with 17 000 rehabilitated and 42 000 anticipated by 1926. Police raid No 5 Shear Street for illegal liquor finds none and notes strawberry mash.
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San Francisco
Cal
America
Stephens
Living Hall of Fame
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
No. 5
Shear Street
Mattie Johnson
Fiat Community Picnic Planned at Cascade Park
The first National Community Service picnic will run 4 to 6 pm Wednesday at Cascade park with an opening community sing led by J Oliver Brison. Frank Wilford will MC and Miss Edna Montgomerie handles sports and playgrounds with twenty volunteers assisting games for all ages. Local merchants donate equipment and many lodges and organizations contribute funds, signaling broad community support.
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National Community Service
Cascade Park
J. Oliver Brison
Frank Wilford
Edna Montgomerie
Dunn Motor Sales Co
Studebaker Co
Ford
Buick
Sandusky Judge Roy Williams to Speak Here Tuesday
The Exchange Club will hear Judge Roy Williams of Sandusky speak at tomorrow's meeting. Although his topic is unannounced, he is described as an engaging speaker and a large attendance is expected.
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Sandusky
Exchange Club
Roy Williams
Williams
Bandits Kidnap A. Bruce Bielaski for 10000 Pesos
In Mexico City on June 26 kidnappers demanded 10000 pesos for American A. Bruce Bielaski and Mexican attorney Julius Barcenas near Cuernavaca. Bielaski, former DOJ chief and current oil firm president, was being rushed to the scene. Obregon ordered federal forces to pursue the bandits. Friends urged delaying the ransom to ensure captives' safety.
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Mexico City
Bruce Bielaski
Julius Barcenas
Cuernavaca
Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Washington
Obregon
War Office
Barcenas
Elyria Bicycle Rider Dies From Auto Crash
Tony Risto 22 a laborer for the New York Central railroad died this morning from injuries after being struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle at Third street and East avenue. Survived by mother and eight siblings, funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at 1614 Middle Avenue conducted by the Greek priest of Lota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Risto
Third Street
East Avenue
Maro Caru
Lana Rondo
Europe
Vatas
Lambro
Marko
Gustang Gugula
Elyria
Two Aviators Die In Downdraft At Gettysburg
Captain George B. Hamilton of Washington D. C. and his technician Sergeant Martin were killed when their D-4 type aircraft dived from 3000 feet over Gettysburg. Both men were part of the marine corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
George B. Hamilton
Washington, D. C
Martin
Fights Costly for Lorain Men
Leonard Webber and William J. Doren of Lorain attempted to attack staff at the Crystal restaurant on East Broad street after a dispute over service. They chased a clerk into the kitchen, were ejected, and later arrested by Officer Kray. Both pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and were fined $20 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Webber
William J. Doren
Lorain
Crystal Restaurant
East Broad Street
Kray
Reprimanded tot hides for two days in cellar
Violet Meyers, ten, sulked in her Cincinnati home cellar at 1020 Freeman Avenue from Friday to Sunday to spite parents and avoid punishment. She went without food while her worried parents appealed to police, fearing she had drowned in a park lake.
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Cincinnati
Violet Meyers
Freeman Avenue
Park Lake
Nagy Seeks Divorce and Property Bar in Lorain Suit
Anna Nagy of Lorain asks the court to divorce Alex Nagy. She cites lack of support, a history of drunken sprees and assaults, and asks to bar him from any interest in property on East 28th Street. She also seeks restoration of her maiden name Anna Vincze.
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Anna Nagy
Lorain
Alex Nagy
East 28Th Street
Anna Vincze
Massacre at Herrin mine ends in arson and gunfire
Close-up photos show dynamite and fire used to destroy the Southern Illinois Coal Company mine at Herrin. Rioters and workers clashed with guns as the mob carried oil to ignite buildings and dynamited the oil house and supply house. One or two mob members were killed nearby by workers firing from box cars and the blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Coal Company
Herrin
Til
Arrests in Germany over Rathenau assassination shock Berlin
Berlin reports a German army officer named Karl Tilleson was arrested at Flensburg while trying to cross the Danish frontier on suspicion of complicity in the Rathenau assassination. Eleven others were also detained amid political unrest. The nation braces as public mourning and a state of siege intensify efforts to round up monarchical and military plotters.
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Berlin
Karl Tilleson
Flensburg
Walter Rathenay
Tillesen
Heinrich
Mathias Erzbeger
Walter Rathenau
von Hindenburg
Potsdam
Eitel Friederich
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Republic
Eschrich
Republican Security Police
Kaiser Hotel
Reichstag
Dr. Rathenau
Nashville first child free rent apartment opens
Nashville Tenn June 26 The Modern Apartment announces its first apartment building will open July 1 for occupancy excluding couples without children. The Maragretta named for H C Roskind’s daughter offers a free month’s rent with every visit of the stork as ground features include swings and sand piles for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Iense
H. C. Roskind
Dissolution Suit Over Grocery Firm Filed by Soltis
Andrew Soltis sues Michael Savortak for accounting dissolution of partnership and sale of property with division of proceeds. Plaintiff alleges equal partnership in Lorain grocery trade and claims the defendant took charge and excludes Soltis from business operations.
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Andrew Soltis
Michael Savortak
Lorain
Britain backs Germany entry to League of Nations
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Great Britain favors admitting Germany to the League of Nations. The June 26 report from London notes the policy stance as the government discusses postwar international cooperation.
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HMS
League OF Nations
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Judge Allows Visit for Lorain Father in Child Custody Call
Judge Thompson denied a motion by Ad die Niles of Lorain to stop her former husband Harry Niles from taking their daughter for a week’s visit. The father may visit but cannot remove the child.
George Merthe Dies Sudden Stroke In Elyria Home Yard
George Merthe 64 longtime Elyria resident died suddenly Sunday in the yard of his home at 134 West Bridge street from a stroke. He is survived by four brothers and four sisters including Henry Elyria and Mrs Rice Lorain. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Duncan of Cecil officiating. burial at Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
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George Merthe
Elyria
West Bridge Street
Henry
Rice
Lorain
George’ Bailey
Augusta
Amherst
M. M. West
J. C. Merthe
Ligrik
Duncan of Cecil, O
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Predict Coal Famine Amid Miner Tie Up
Washington reports a looming coal famine and a large miners strike as John L. Lewis meets with Secretary of Labor Davis to seek a voluntary settlement. The plan aims to avoid compulsory arbitration and foster a national conference to resolve the coal industry crisis.
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Lewis
Secretary of Labor
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Davis
Harding
Congress
Herrin
Ills
Disorderly house owners fined after Rome arrest
At 342 West River street Saturday night police arrested Lottie Kelley proprietor of a disorderly house and inmates including Mary Cole and Thelma Bell. A small liquor find led to charges. Kelley fined 28 dollars plus costs, others 10 dollars and costs for visiting. cases heard by police justice S J George.
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West River Street
Lottie Kelley
Cleveland
S. J. George
Mary Cole
Thelma Bell
Bell
O. A. Root
W. W. Gish
White
Trial Ordeal Kills Mrs. Small Wife of Illinois Governor
Mrs Ida Moore Small wife of Governor Small of Illinois died at her Kankakee home after an aphoplexy and brain hemorrhage. The death followed her return from Waukegan where the governor had just been acquitted of conspiracy to embezzle state funds. Doctors cited the strain of the trial and indictment as a factor in her collapse with the governor and children at her bedside. The couple and their children were greeted by Kankakee residents on their return. In Cedar Point Ohio 1500 teachers attend the Ohio state teachers association meeting opening with a banquet.
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Kankakee
Thls
Ida Moore Small
Governor Small
Illinois
Small
Waukegan
Smail
Herrin Blames Outside World After Coal Town Massacre
Bitter sentiment grips Herrin Illinois as residents deny blame for last Thursday deaths. Mayor Pace says open fair investigation is sought while singling out Lester of Southern Illinois Coal Co for hostility. Coroner’s jury blames officials of the Southern Illinois Coal Co for the deaths of twenty one people.
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Herrin
Urs
Southern Illinois Cou Com
WOUND BANDITS WHO ATTEMPTED . Jubilant Scenes Prevail When P. C. BURGLARY
Champaign Illinois June 26 One bandit is in a hospital here and another severely wounded at Gifford after their failed post office robbery at Goodwine Saturday. R Bol and Weldon Riley are the wounded. The gang escaped with a small sum in stamps and currency. Citizens surrounded the Gifford post office as a posse formed. The story shifts to Vacation Bible School starting at two congregational churches with 150 enrollments reported and organizers Miss Marie Mueller and Mrs. C H Sprigg overseeing junior and primary groups.
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Champaign
Ills
Gifford
Goodwine
R. Boland
Weldon Riley
Court
Second Street
First Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church
West Side
Marie Mueller
Vacation Bible School
C. H. Sprigg
Dorothy Day
Miss Fulmer
Paul Andress
Naomi Marsh
Lucile Biddle
Lavone Robbins
Elyria
Mexican Pete Stock Soars After Cornering Inquiry Declared
New York June 26 violent price movement in Mexican Pete issues last week culminated in a 1 3/4 point jump to 199 a new high for the year. The surge followed rush by shorts to cover after officials announced no attempt to corner the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexican Pete Corporation
Shorts
Stock Exchange
Lawsuit Seeks Commission Over Avon Lake Property Sale
M. Lohr sues Katherine Wagner of Avon Lake to recover 267.45 dollars commission alleging a contract for sale of land at over 200 dollars per acre. He says he found a buyer but the defendants refused to complete the sale.
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M. Lohr
Katherine Wagner
Avon Lake
Auto collision between Norwalk and Upper Sandusky drivers
A. Hummiston of Norwalk and Frank Brewer of Upper Sandusky collided Saturday night at the C road and Middle avenue corner. Both cars were damaged and drivers injured, with damage reported on both vehicles.
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A. Hummiston
Norwalk
Goliisiog
Frank Brewer
Upper Sandusky
Croad
Middle Avenue
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FIAT
Aviators
Maring Corps
MAB
Rome
Cedar Point
Ohio
Ohio State Teachers Association
P. C
Pete
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