Heat Wave Grips Nation. Death Toll Rises
A severe June heat wave across the Midwest and West Coast and extending toward the East pushed temperatures above 90 in most areas with many places hitting 100. Chicago reports at least seven deaths linked to the heat, with drowning and heart-related fatalities, while crop damage and drought threaten Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. Forecasters expect continued heat with rain and cooler temps later.
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Lerch Named PGT Master Here
Word of President Hoover s appointment of Robert B Lersch as postmaster of Elyria to succeed J W McHenry received by Mr Lersch in a telegram this morning The telegram stated that a detailed letter would follow Lersch learned of the appointment through The Chronicle Telegram at 4 p m yesterday The appointment is for four years and subject to Senate confirmation Lersch resides at 334 Washington avenue and has been in business here for about 45 years He served
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Ohio’s 80 year old tax system nearly wiped out by 89th General Assembly
Columbus June 26. The 80 year old Uniform Rule taxation system was almost eliminated as the 89th Ohio General Assembly adjourned after a record lengthy session. A new tax framework classifies intangible and personal property at differing rates from real estate, shifting burden to real estate and aiming to tax bonds stocks and securities at a low rate to uncover untaxed wealth.
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Globe circling plane aims toward Algeria
In Moscow the globe girdling American monoplane Winne Mae with crew Wiley Post and Harold Gatty departed early for Siberia bound for Novosibirsk then Irkutsk as Soviet and American observers watched. The flight follows a Berlin departure with dawn departure from Moscow and little rest for the aviators amid cloudy skies and favorable winds.
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Stimson Says French Reply Needs Further Debt Relief Moves
Washington reports Secretary of State Stimson said full relief for Hoover debtors requires modifying the French reply. He noted continued cooperation and that Melon and Edge in Paris will press talks. The French translation agrees to defer German payments for a year but rejects postponing unconditional reparations.
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Lightning Storm Devastates Elyria Citywide Homes and Trees
A severe storm from the northeast swept Elyria at noon with rain wind and lightning. Three city homes were struck, trunks and chimneys damaged, streets flooded and trees felled blocking roads and wires down. Two men died from lightning at the lake front. North Olmsted and surrounding areas suffered roof and crop damage as telephones failed and utilities worked to restore service.
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Storm Reaches Tornado Proportions At Wellington
Reports say a storm that swept Lorain county at noon reached tornado proportions at Wellington. Communications to Wellington and nearby points were broken, isolating the village. By 2:30 this afternoon restoration had not occurred.
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Ohio Weather Forecast: Warm, Fair Tonight and Saturday
Ohio forecast calls for generally fair and warm conditions tonight and Saturday. Yesterday’s data cover Kansas City St. Louis Montgomery. Today’s lows near White River Minnedosa The Pas. Next 36 hours show evenly distributed air pressure and a continued fair warm outlook with highs in the upper 90s.
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McHenry Extends Best Wishes to His Successor
Postmaster J W McHenry says he has not received official word but believes Robert B Lersch was nominated by President Hoover for the local post. He enjoyed eight years in the role and notes many endorsements, expressing readiness to aid Lersch and wishing him a successful administration.
Lersch Seeks Postmaster Role After Public Service
Ohio House of Representatives veteran and Elyria city council member Dr. Lersch held two terms in the House and chaired the finance committee. He led the water committee during the local water controversy and served on the charter commission. He is among nine applicants for Elyria postmaster, with an announcement due on his expected start date.
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Youth Drowns in Barnes Creek Near New Philadelphia
Louis Henry Englar aged 15 drowned in Barnes Creek near New Philadelphia on June 26. This local tragedy occurred while he was reportedly swimming with friends. Officials said the body was recovered by responders and the death is being investigated.
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Cascade Park to Start Free Swimming School Next Week
Cascade Park opens its annual free swimming school next Wednesday for July instruction in swimming and life saving. The program runs four days a week Tuesday through Friday with two daily sessions from 10 to 10:35 and 10:46 to 11:15. Miss Dorothy Snyder heads the program with a 12 teacher and 11 assistant corps guiding four divisions and life saving instruction.
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Storm Rages Halting Business Across County
Storm delays commerce as dark skies, high winds, thunder and lightning strike. Shoppers take shelter in stores and restaurants while residents recall a deadly seven year old event and hope for no repeat catastrophe.
Met and Hard Hit by Storm Rips Northeastern Ohio
A violent June 26 storm deluged Northeastern Ohio with heavy rain, lightning, and a 55 mph Nor’Easter. Downtown Cleveland plunged into darkness as winds toppled trees and damaged structures, with areas as far east as Erie, Pennsylvania reported outages and downed telegraph lines. Fire crews battled alarms as windows shattered and streets flooded, while several roads and bridges were washed out in outlying districts.
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Heat ravaged Toledo ends as storm cuts heat spell
In Toledo a severe heat wave that had killed three and left three others prostrated was broken by a sudden torrential storm. A 30 mile per hour wind dropped the temperature by 23 degrees in ten minutes. Downtown traffic faced perilous driving conditions as shards and debris flew through the air.
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Hospital at Lorain Hit by Lightning
A noon northeastern Ohio storm caused light damage in Lorain with St. Josephs Hospital among struck sites. A barn on Charles Krieg’s farm on South Amherst Road near Amherst was also hit, while Amherst area reported lighter impact than Elyria.
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Sandusky Cloudburst Strikes City Amid Tornado Fear
A mid day cloudburst in Sandusky Ohio uprooted trees and shattered store windows, blocking traffic as coast guards worried about small boats on the bay. Citizens recalled the June 28 1924 tornado as darkness fell and winds shifted from south to northeast across Lake Erie Islands.
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