Nine Men Arrested on Clark Street in Prohibition Raid
Nine men were arrested by police and state prohibition officers at 515 Clark Street after doors were battered down. Six faced gambling charges, one liquor possession, one permitting gambling, and one intoxication. Fines totaled 183 dollars plus costs. The raid featured an officer catching a tossed liquor bottle. Several defendants testified, with mixed pleas and air of irregularities. An officer from the Jardine party testified about the bottle being hurled.
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Clark Street
Gamblins
Major James
Carl Stighan
Joe Si Eltaff
Shawville
Moore
Winckles Street
Andy Dinoff
John Johnkuski
Johnkuski
Anex Smith
Clark Streat
Hurley
Brayor Hewitt
O. E Han Ein
Jardine Party
Frank Smith
Lloyd Sweet
M_ P_ Grubb
Smith
Mark Hall
Man Kills Wife Over Nagging in Pennsylvania
W J Burnett admitted killing his wife by hammer attack in Bradruck Pennsylv nia. He surrendered to police and claimed he was in trouble again. The 53 year old killed a 16 year old wife after a quarrel and was jailed years ago for attacking a woman. The couple had moved from Salamanca to establish a home. The motive cited as nagging and fear of trouble.
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Bradruk
W. J. Burnett
Burnett
Barnett
Securd
Little Val N
Jealous husband fatally shoots wife in Gaaboa home then kills self
Ottawa report says Josh Shinavare aged 38 shot his wife Hattie 38 at their Gaboa Ohio home last night then killed himself. Neighbors found Mrs Shinavare and child dead. police describe a violent struggle with the house left in disarray. Jealousy cited as motive.
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Ottawa
Josh Shinavare
Hattie
Gaboa
Shinavare
Samavare
Shinsvate
Special probe ordered into bootlegger activity near coal camps
Washington March 3 Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced a special investigation into bootlegger activity around Western and Central Pennsylvania coal mining camps. Detectives will be sent to check reports that liquor vendors are setting up outside mines to operate on payday.
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LN Coal Fields
Washington
Doran To~ay
Western Pd
Pennsylvania
Little Hope For Mrs Goodhue's Recovery
Northampton March 2 The ailing mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge Mrs Elmira Goodhue 74 years old remained gradually weakening despite visiting daughter. Doctors saw no immediate danger but held little hope for recovery after influenza left her weakened and at high age.
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Northamptor
Elmira Goodhue
Calvin Coolidge
Toledo Company Wins Bond Bid for Sewage Plant Financing
The remaining 200000 in bonds for the sewage disposal plant will be sold to Kanahan Herrick and Oatis after Friday's bid opening and finance committee meetings with Mayor Hewitt and City Auditor Schilleman. The trio bid a 1560 premium plus 35 for bond printings, at 4 1 2 percent interest, beating a 4 1 2 percent bid from First Trust of Chicago by 2180. A total of 700000 bonds had been sold earlier. formal council action is still needed.
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Tsido Hording House
Stranaha Herrick
Oaus
Finance Committee
City Cannel
James A. Hewitt
Alex C. Schilleman
Kanahan
Herrick
Oatis
Schillemana
O'Clork
Parts of lost amphibian plane found off Cape Charles City
Parts of the amphibian plane carrying three naval airmen were found four miles north of Cape Charles City on the Chesapeake shore. The search focuses on Cape Charles City area to recover the rest of the wreckage and the bodies.
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Washington, Mar
Navy Department
Cape Charles City
Chesapeake Bar
Hampton Heads
Bilyson
Rampion Roads
Annapolis
Burned to Death in Ol Shanty at Columbus Yard
Vincenzin Venturimi aged 352 died when an oil shanty in Norfolk and Western railroad yards caught fire. He was an oiler and packer for the railroad.
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Columbus
Vincenzin Venturimi
Norfolk & Western
Millions Pour Into U S Treasury in March Tax Collections
Washington reports millions of dollars flow into the treasury as income tax installments due March 15 are transferred from federal reserve banks. Officials predict about 2,509,000 individuals and 250,009 corporations will pay more than 2.9 billion dollars in 1928 income taxes with March receipts near 489 million, a decline from last year. Taxpayers must file by March 14 if required, with credits and deductions allowed under complex rules.
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Washington
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Uncle Sam
The
Mammoth
Internal Revenue Bureau
Blackmer Trial Begins in Washington Contempt Plea
The trial of If M. Blackmer opened in Washington with his lawyers seeking to discuss contempt proceedings. Nathan R. Miller former New York governor testified before Justice Siddons that the Walsh act under which Blackmer was subpoened in Paris at the Fall-Sinclair air trial was unconstitutional.
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Blackmer
Washington
Mar
If M. Blackmer
Tissing
Nathan R. Miller
New York
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Paria
Sinclair Air
Reapportionment Bill Draws Criticism in Congress
Washington March 8 critics assail a compromise reapportionment bill from the census committee. They say it contains loopholes leaving the problem unresolved after 18 years without reapportionment and fear action guarantees are weak for states gaining representation. The measure allows possible 1931 congressional growth and auto reapportionment to 435 seats, with delays if census figures are late.
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Washington
Mar
House
Census Committee
Congress
Cenaua Bureau
Political Battle in Brief Across Parties and Primaries
Democratic candidate John B. Elliott announces Thomas Walsh is the May 1 Democratic presidential candidate on the McAdoo slate. Hilles urges Coolidge reconsider presidency. Hoover campaign cites 59 delegates in New York. Reed criticizes the administration over scandals and cites Sinclair funds to the GOP. Kansas Republicans plan to send six votes to Charles Curtis. Nebraska governor warns farm relief stance in GOP. Houston Thompson enters North Dakota Democratic presidential primaries.
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John B. Elliott
United States
California
Thomas J. Walsh
McAdoo
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Coolidge
Hilles
Washington
Drunk Driving Fined in Eaton Township Case
Stanley Matures of Eaton Township was fined $199 and costs for driving while intoxicated. His license was suspended for six months. Deputy Sheriff Harvey Crenore arrested him after he drove a vehicle while under the influence. He paid the fine and was released.
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Stanley Matures
Eaton Townsmp
Justice of the Peace
J. George Is
Masurex
Harvey Crenore
Woman Charged With Liquor Possession
Mrs. Louis Smith of East Broad Street pleaded not guilty in police court to liquor possession charges. Trial set for March 14 with bond posted. Police Inspector Rankin said liquor was dumped when officers arrived after a raid around 9:30 last night. Attorney Charlie Adams and Mayor Heart debated dates, finally choosing March 13 despite it being considered unlucky.
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Louis Smith
East Broad Street
Polce
Ugr
O. F E. Rankin
Smith
Heart
Charlies Adams
Lorain
Adams
Lindberghs Return Flight From Schenectady to Detroit
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh departed Schenectady after a brief stop aboard the Ford-Stout arms airplane en route to Detroit. The flight logged 12 27 p.m. departure from Schenectady at 11 14 a.m. local time. Boston report confirms she left Boston Airport at 5 01 a.m. with Miss Maude Dawson aboard. Lieutenant Albert F Hegenberg piloted the trans Pacific flyer with Lieutenant Harry Johnson as relief.
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Schenectady
Ford-Stout
Evangeline Lindbergh
Detroit
Buffalo
Boston
Evangeline Lodge Lindberg
Maude Dawson
Cass Technical Ht School
Albert F. Hegenberglet
trans-Pacific Flyer
Harry Johnson
Congress Today Senate and House Hearings Continue
The Interstate Commerce Committee resumes hearings on the Fess Rail Road Consolidation bill. Immigration committees continue hearings on the Harris Mexican Immigration bill and the Box bill. The House proceeds with the Agricultural Department Appropriation bill.
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Fess
Harris
HOUSE
Agricultural Department
Immigration Committee
Retired Admiral Swinburn Dies in Coronado California
Rear Admiral W. T. Swinburn died today at Coronado residence of his son in law Rear Admiral Luke McName. Swinburn retired in 1909 after 26 years at sea. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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San Diego
Cal
W. T. Swinburn
Life
Luke McName
Coronado
Swinburn Waa
City sued for 10000 in 1926 injury case
Philo B. Comstock seeks 10199 damages from the City of Elyria for injuries from a January 1926 fall on an icy sidewalk near Hamilton school grounds. He says ice formed by rink overflow caused a fall that chipped a bone at the elbow and strained his shoulder. The hearing is set for next week in Common Pleas court.
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Elyria
Philo B. Comstock
Steet
Common Pleas Court
Comstock
Middle Avenas
Hamilton
Baby Awarded Two Thousand In Injury Suit
Elizabeth Megyesy, two year old daughter of Michael Megyesy of East 79th Street Lorain, was awarded 2000 by Judge A R Weober in juvenile common pleas court this morning for injuries from a car collision on April 13 1927. The defendant Florence Boyer did not appear and the trial was waived. The award covers hospital and medical bills.
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Elizabeth Megyesy
Michael Melvesy
East 79Th Street
Lorain
A. R Weober
Common Pleas
Florence Borer
Megresr
East 29Th Street
Florence Boyer
Tureeda
Webbersino
Megresy
Walsh enters Democratic race without active campaign
Sen Thomas J Walsh of Montana announced via a statement that friends pressed him to enter the Democratic presidential primaries in Wisconsin South Dakota and California. He said he had no campaign plans and would not quit his duties. In Ohio Andrew Smith 86 shot himself at his brother Mechar Smiths Betapio township home after a period of ill health.
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Washington
Maron
Ator Thomas J. Walsh
Demo
Neta
Daresay
Tiffin
Andrew Smith
Mechar
Betapio Township
Big Dirigible Safe in Hangar After Snowstorm Landing
The Los Angeles dirigible arrived safely at Lakehurst New Jersey in a blizzard after a 6 day cruise to the Panama Canal Zone. Crew fought through hours of hazardous landing, four ground crew members were lifted with the ship and one fell injured. The ship endured a twenty mile wind and cable snaps before a final successful mooring. Commander Charles F. E. Rasendahl directed the effort.
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Lakehurst
Lous Su
Dar
Pangman Canal Zone
Lakehurs Atinr
Charles FE Rasendahl
Qnace
Panama Canal Zone
Los Angeles
Ger- Inner
West trial to begin Monday in Lake County murder case
In Painesville Ohio on March 2 a retrial for Velma West set to begin Monday before Judge J D Barnes. The case concerns the 1920s hammer murder of her husband T Edward West at the cottage. Jury service notices were sent to 16 women and 32 men.
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Painesville
Velma West
T. Edward West
Common Pleas
J.D. Barnes
Lake County
Seth Pauls
Paulin
KR. H. Spene
Painie
Richard Bostwick
Geauga Cnunt
R. J. Pomeroy
Chardon
Francis Poulson
Gree X. Heil
Cleveland
Two Killed On Ohio River Steamer
On the Ohio River near Point Pleasant a throttle blew from a boiler room incident aboard a river steamer bound for Pittsburgh. General McElhose chief engineer age 50 and George Letman first assistant engineer age 62 were killed. Ror Roe boilermaker age 33 sustained injuries. Escaping steam and cold air are believed to have caused the blast shortly after departure from repair.
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Point Pleasant
Olie
Senator Cordiil
Gen. MeElhouse
Geo. Letman
Ror Roe
Pittsburgh
Two Buildings in Lorain Razed by Early Fire
A blaze in Lorain Ohio damaged ten firms across two business blocks causing $500000 in losses. Firemen and volunteers were injured, with several residents rescued as gas main explosions and freezing conditions challenged crews. Key buildings including Century Block and Lorain Bank stood destroyed.
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Lorain
Charles Shoemaker
Elyria
Century
Lorain Banking Company
Newark Shoe Store
H. QO. Dehblkze Clothing Store
Liberal Credit Clothing Co
Barley Meat Market
Gladis Hat Shop
Frank Noxons Bak Craft Drug Store
Snyder Wall Paper and Paint Co
Rose Beauty Shop
Pantheon Theatre
Lorain Hotel
Eiv
Law Library
Wesler L. Grills
William Friedman
Century Block
Frank Noxvons
Noxnons Bakers
Newark
Fire at Lorain Spoils Fire Sale
A basement fire at a Lorain store spoiled a $560,000 sale event advertised to draw shoppers. The blaze caused damage before clerks arrived, halting the destruction of stock and disrupting the early morning advertised discounts.
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Lorain
Shas
Berzin
Fren
Three Fires Here Small Loss In City Yesterday
Three fires in twenty four hours caused small losses. The first fire damaged a house at 23 12 Chestnut Street owned by Mrs Joe Weinstrex when a chimney set the roof ablaze. Loss estimated around 100 dollars. Earlier a blaze at the American Lace Co plant on Taylor Street involved rubbish near the factory watched by workers. This morning a small grass fire on Birch Street was put out. boys with matches were blamed.
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Joe Weinstrex
Chestnut Street
Squad Co. 1
Engine Co. 1
Lowe
American Lace Co
Taylor Street
Engine Co
Birch Street
Elyria Firemen Assist Lorain Blaze Call
Elyria fire department aided Lorain in fighting a large blaze at 4:23 a m with Engine Co No 2 and thirteen men under Assistant Fire Chief Otto Hees. They returned at 4 40 a m after assisting previously during the Lorain tornado in the summer of 1924.
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Elyria
Lorais Ore Whem Engine Co
Otto Hees
Lor
Twe Ut
Lorain
Lorvia
Lumber blaze destroys large yard at Hardwood Products
In Cleveland a fire destroyed about 360000 feet of dressed lumber at the Hardwood Products company plant. Damage was set at 190000 with piles of lumber and sawdust still smoldering as firemen guarded sites. Cause of the blaze was not determined.
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Cleveland
Hardwood Products Company
Pennies Only Clue in Boys Deaths
East Chicago Indiana Harbor police report George Smith confessed to drowning two boys aged 3 and 7, whose bodies were found in the ship canal. Investigators say a Slavic penny clue led to searches in foreign sections and point to possible motive tied to buried money.
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Chicago
Int
George Smith
Caradlan
George
John
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Petore Michigan Calumet River Ship Canal
Walle
Great Lakes Tirdege Dock Company
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Charles Curtis
Adam Mcullen
Nebraska
Houston Thompson
North Dakota
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