Heat and storms sting Ohio crops and towns
A scorching heat wave and heavy rain moved across Ohio and Lorain County early today. Reports say crops benefit from moisture but extreme temperatures and drought threaten overall damage with towns like Springfield and Cleveland reporting outages, drownings, and heat prostrations as residents seek relief at lakes and rivers.
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Elyria
Lorain County
United Press
Pionee
Ohio
Lake Erie
Columbus
Cincinnati
Outbreak at Rangoon Jail Kills Forty Convicts and Six Sentries
In Rangoon Burma today a jail riot left forty convicts and six sentries dead. Several hundred convicts attempted a break, wounding sixty inmates. Prisoners seized rifles, attacked sentries, and raced to the outer gate as armed guards fought back. Military police then surrounded the campus and the rioters surrendered after exhausting ammunition.
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Rangoon
Burma
K A R To Elect To Officers Tomorrow
In Lorain Ohio the 64th annual Ohio G A R encampment opens with business sessions and a greetings meeting at Central High School. State Commander Salonus Williams and several auxiliary leaders speak as officers for 1931 to be elected tomorrow.
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Lorain
Ohio G. A. R
Central High School
Salonus Williams
Margaret J. Bennett
Women’s Relief Corps
Justice Fines Auto Drivers in County Court
Five men were fined in Justice S. J. George court for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. Frank Burns of Cleveland paid $200 and had driving rights suspended for six months after pleading not guilty. George Massey of Lorain paid $100 and costs, with six month suspension. Petro of Cleveland Minther of Cleveland and Virant of Lorain each paid $10 and costs for reckless driving. all were committed to jail until fines are paid.
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Court of Justice
S. J. George
Frank Burns
Cleveland
George Massey
Lorain
M. Petro
Marcus Minther
Victor Virant
Will Open Bids For Highway Project Near New London
Bids for improvement of the New London Eastern road in Rochester Township will be opened tomorrow afternoon by the county commissioners. The project covers 36 miles of stage construction.
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London Eastern Road
Rochester
Twnship
Man Killed In Hudson Blaze
Hudson fire officials investigated a blaze at the Hudson Fireworks Company that killed 28 year old James Simile, an employee, as 20 pounds of explosives ignited in a company house where he worked alone. Two other workers escaped injury as the explosion and fire illuminated the night.
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Hudson, O
Hudson Fireworks Company
Here
James Simile
Milk Condemned After Insufficient Cooling Found
Food Inspector George W Sav age reports condemning 66 gallons of milk this morning for inadequate cooling.
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George W. Savage
Dzouclis Sanity Found. Trial to Resume Thursday
Antonio Dzouclis of Lorain was ruled sane this morning and his murder trial of son in law William Dineff, 22, will resume Thursday. Attorney Charles Adams said Dzouclis improved after a period at Lima State Hospital and abandoned plans for a sanity hearing, noting apparent restoration to mental competency since May 23 when he was sent for observation. Dr Vorbeau, expected to testify, was en route from Lima to Elyria for the session.
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Antonio Dzouclis
Lorain
William Dineff
Dzouclis
Charles Adams
Adams
Dr. Vorbeau
Lima
Drouchs
Vorbeau
Elyria
Don W. Myers
Woodcock Named New Prohibition Bureau Head
Washington reports Amos W. Woodcock U S District Attorney for Maryland will become chief of the Prohibition Unit after July 1. The 46 year old reserve officer is a former Maryland U S Attorney and Assistant Attorney General. He will coordinate investigation and prosecution for the new bureau under Attorney General Mitchell and has strong credentials from war service and legal work in Maryland.
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Washington
Amos W. Woodcock
U. S
Maryland
Mitchell
Woodcock
Army Reserve Corps
Senate
Prohibition
Doran
John C. Kramer
Roy A. Haynes
James M. Doran
Justice Department
Treasury
Aaron G. Younxquist
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Mitchells
Assault and Battery Fined in Local Court
Frank Schuster was fined ten dollars and costs in Judge W. Thomson’s court this morning on a charge of assault and battery. Jail may be imposed until the fine is paid.
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Frank Schuster
W. 8. Thompson
Bank HoldUp in Grand Rapids Net $11000
Three bandits robbed a Grand Rapids Savings Bank branch in broad daylight and escaped with 11000 dollars. After collecting cash they fled to a waiting car, then fired on merchant Hiram Breene who stood in the doorway, seriously wounding him.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Farm Buildings Destroyed by Lightning Near New London
A severe morning electrical storm struck Philip Marett’s farm one and a half miles southwest of New London. The house suffered corner damage but remained largely intact, while the barn, corn crib, chicken coop, and granary were destroyed by fire sparked by lightning. Farm equipment, hay, and oats were lost, with total damages estimated from 10,000 to 15,000 dollars. A hired man was bruised when he jumped from the barn to escape the blaze. Water from a cistern far away aided the New London fire department.
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Springfield
Wittenberg College
R. E. Tulloss
London, O
Lagonda
Troy
North Hampton
Tremont City
Terre Haute
Cincinnati
John Pollard
John Moneyhon
Little Miami
Avall
Wesley White
Franklin
Iola Fraham
Youngstown
Mercury
Maynard Keck
Cleveland
Dayton
Lawrence O'Neill
Columbus
Portsmouth
Ironton
Lima
Ohio i
Philip Marett
New London
New London Fire Department
Senate Passes Liberalized World War Pension Bill
Washington June 24 The Senate approved the liberalized World War Veterans Pension Bill by 66 to 6. The House is expected to pass it promptly with Republican support, despite President Hoover's opposition. This marks an unprecedented broad rebuke to the President’s pension stance and follows earlier opposition to a separate Spanish War Veterans Pension Bill.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
House
Congress
Hoover Denounces Veterans Bill
President Hoover denounces the pending World War Veterans Bill in vigorous language indicating his intention to veto the legislation. The bulletin from Washington notes his stance announced on June 24.
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Bulletin
Washington
Hoover
Lone Survivor Keeps Last Man's Club Toast Alive
Charles Lockwood, 87, lone survivor of Company B, First Minnesota Volunteers, vows to toast the dead on July 21 in Stillwater despite long travel. He will raise a goblet of Burgundy turned vinegar and recite the club’s farewell verse, ending the saga of America’s fighting men.
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Stillwater
Minn
Lockwood
Company B
First
Minnesota Volunteers
John Goff
America
City of Chicago Flight Reaches 303 Hours Endurance Record
The Hunter family endurance plane City of Chicago exceeded 300 hours of continuous flight at Sky Harbor. Pilots John and Kenneth Hunter signalled All's Well to family members aiding the attempt to set a refueling record for sustained flight. They predicted 500 hours, noting meals of hard boiled eggs and chicken.
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Chicago
Hunter
City of Chicago
Sky Harbor
John
Kenneth Hunter
Man Wanted for Oberlin Murders May Be in Custody
Sheriff Clarence E. Adams reported a two year Lorain County search for Otis C. Grant, accused of murdering two Oberlin women on May 23, 1928, may be ending as a man believed to be Grant was arrested in New Mexico. Deputy Fred Underhill will go to verify the suspect, with a photo and notice dispatched, though the image is unclear. Grant had been spotted by witnesses and traced to Columbus before vanishing.
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Clarence E. Adams
Lorain County
Otis C. Grant
Oberlin
Grant
New Mexico
Fred Underhill
Underhill
Adams
Columbus
Summer School Enrollment For City Grades Near 26
R C Maston announces 26 pupils enrolled for the city summer school period covering grades one through eight. The count is about 15 below earlier expectations as the session began yesterday at 8 am. The 25 courses span subjects across all grades. Teachers listed include Mrs Fern Gates for seventh and eighth, Mrs Grace Thompson for intermediate, and Miss Bertha Abramoska for lower grades.
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R. C. Maston
Fern Gates
Grace Thompson
Misa Bertha Abramoska
Kingsford Smith Flies Atlantic Westward From Dublin
Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and three companions embarked from Port Marnock near Dublin on a hazardous westward Atlantic crossing aboard the Southern Cross. The crew aims for Newfoundland or New York, aided by enhanced wireless contact and a large crowd watched the start. The flight follows his Pacific crossing, with strong headwinds and cold weather reported.
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Sean
Galwa Bay
Trish
Dublin
Charles Kingsford Smith
Charles E. Kingsford-Smith
North Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Port Marnock
Ireland
Newfoundland
New York
Kingsford - Smith
Kingsford-Smith
United Press
Weather off Newfoundland favors Southern Cross flight
Weather conditions off Newfoundland were favorable for the Southern Cross flight. Settled weather forecast for 24 hours with winds varying by sector. Cape Race to St Johns clear and warm northeast coast. Radio stations warned to stay alert and report any communication from the aircraft.
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ST. Johns
Nfd
U.P
Newfoundland
Southern Cross
Cape Race
Strait of Belle Isle
40,000 Blaze at Frazeysburg
Fire destroyed a lumber yard and planing mill in Frazeysburg early today causing an estimated 40 000 loss. Nearby buildings including Buckeye Pipe Line Co office Morgan Feed Store and Sam Huffman Lumber Yard were swept by flames. Firefighters from Newark Zanesville and surrounding towns battled the blaze from 1 AM for hours as a Pennsylvania railroad engine hauled water.
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Frazeyburg
O Juen
Buckeye Pipa Line Co
Morgan Feed Store
Sam Huffman Lumber Company
Newark
Zanesville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Beecome
City Budget Sets 936680 Operations For 1931
City council approves tentative 936680 operating budget for 1931 with a public hearing at 4 p m July 7. City Auditor Schilleman notes figures mirror last year’s with slight decreases though transfers inflate water works figures.
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A. C. Schilleman
City approves extra $500 for Ely Park fountain
The Park Commission sought an additional 500 for an illuminated fountain in Ely Park. After two tied votes broken by Council President George Richwine and lengthy debate, the council finally approved the request amid ongoing questions about the total cost of the project. Work is to begin. estimates now stand at 3 610.95, up from 3 200.
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Park Commission
Ely Park
George Richwine
Frank Wilford
The
Myron Jones
Richwine
Council Allocates 300 Toward Next Summer Concerts
Elyria city council rejected a 1006 dollar request for band concerts and approved a 300 dollar allowance. Organizer A L Werner warned he would quit if more funds aren’t provided, suggesting city control of staging and adherence to a minimal budget.
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Elyria
A. L. Werner
Collect
City Council approves ten street widening and paving ordinances
Five ordinances passed to widen pavements and assign assessments. Massey avenue from West avenue to the west bridge gains five feet each side. Woodford avenue widening from West River street to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is authorized. Ohio street paving from Glenwood to Gulf road and from Gulf road to Pasadena Allotment plus Beverly court paving are approved. Delinquent sidewalk costs and reduced assessments on Parmeley avenue and Ohio street for water mains are also authorized.
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Director of Public Service
Massey Avenue
West Avenue
West Branch
Black River
Woodford Avenue
West River Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ohio Street
Glenwood Street
Gulf Road
Pasadena
Beverly Court
Eastlane
Parmeley Avenue
Farm Special Offer for 72 Acres and Equipment
Seven years of farm experience present in a value filled deal. 72 acres fully equipped with four cows five heifers a team of horses a broad sow poultry and farming tools and crops. Seven room house and a good barn. Complete for 5500 or will trade. Our experienced farm men are ready. See our ad in today’s Keel State.
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Bergaine
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