Plot to murder sheriff thwarted in Ohio jail
Harold Nierengarten, held on the Lima murder case, had two iron bars hidden in his cell at the county jail. Officials say the plan was to kill Sheriff Robert Ewing and Deputy Edward May then use the pistol to flee to liberty. A pencil note was found and the plot is described as thwarted.
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Wapakoneta
Robert Ewing
Edward May
Harold Nierengarten
Lima Bell
Joseph Scott Kershaw
Lima
Nierengarten
Council Hears Compunits Unrussel On Ordinance
Horace Beaver of the Central Labor Union testifies to council urging immediate passage of a proposed bus ordinance. He cites nine hundred members, concerns over high-speed buses including a Cleveland line, and railway protection, noting $33,000 paid in taxes and $360,000 spent on pavements along rights of way. Bond requirement mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Beaver
Central Labor Union
Esunecil
Fee Beaver
Fairport
Cleveland
Cleveland & Southwestern Railway
Two Deaths Reported At County Home
Two residents died last night at the county home. Rudolph Boyd, 68, of Lorain, had been an inmate only a few weeks and had no local friends to care for him. Charles Lamberg, 82, from Brighton, had lived at the home for many years. friends are being sought and funeral plans are not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Boyd
Lorain
Charles Lamberg
Brighton
To Buy Tractor For Street Work
The ordinance for a new tractor passed its second reading amid discussion. President Martin urged tractor demonstrations and a cost study comparing horses and tractors plus maintenance costs, with Councilman Rawson noting the finance committee had not recommended a tractor purchase without cost analysis. Service Director Beck supported a prior plan for a tractor demonstration before any purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Rawson
Beck
Council Orders New Light on Foster Avenue Crossing
The council directs installation of a 260 handle power light near the yellow line tracks on Foster avenue to improve safety at the dark crossing deemed dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Avenue
Yellow Line
Horse as Cupid's Aid Sparks Social Matches
A society note recalls marriages sparked by horse encounters. Miss Mathilde McCormick and Max ter, a Swiss ring master, announce an engagement amid a string of romances that began on or beside the bridle path. Giulia Morosini wed Arthur Werner, a mounted policeman, illustrating the horse’s social influence.
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Mathilde “icCormick
John OD
Pees Hter
Maxter
Little Dan Cupid
Giulia Morosini
Arthur M. Werner
Cupid
Thompe Léon
Louise
Arthur .M. Werner
Cyclone strike kills six in Georgia city and rail yard blast toll rises
A March 7 report details six killed and dozens injured as a cyclone devastates Warrenville and Stirleton in Georgia. Separately in Kansas City, a massive air tank explosion at the Kansas City Railway car barns kills three, with a fourth dying later and twelve others hurt. The blast damages the building and surrounding area as investigations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Warrenville
Stirleton
S. C
Wood
Dorothy Wood
Laverie Wood
Fred Hoover
Dollie Mitchell
L. Munday
Boyd
Kansas City
Kansas City Railway Company
Fuire
Parents Press Jefferson School Board for Building Upgrades
A delegation from the Jefferson school district asked the board of education to improve heating so school isn t dismissed in cold weather and to fix ventilation to prevent soot in rooms. They urged decorated walls floors scrubbed restrooms refurbished and ladies’ lavatory upgraded. the board promised immediate consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Board of Education
Infant Daughter of Oberlin Couple Dies
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dean of Oberlin died at the hospital yesterday. Funeral services were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dean
Ober- Unroad
Railroads ask fresh wage cuts for workers nationwide
On March 17 railroads petitioned the U S railway labor board to cut wages again. Proposed hourly cuts range four to twenty seven cents and monthly pay reductions from 1092 to 1428 dollars. Most employees except train service are affected across 205 railroads and 25 unions in the wage hearing with some lines in receivership seeking separate hearings while a few unions seek increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
Fred Underhill Named Receiver in Chinese American Trading Co Suit
Fred Underhill is named receiver for Yee Dong Gin in the lawsuit filed by The Chinese American Trading Co. Thomas Rule Stanley White and J G Starr are appointed to appraise the Matdarian restaurant owned by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Underhill
Yee Dong Gin
Chinese American Trading Co
Thomas Rule
Stanley White
J. G. Starr
Ohio Miners Favor Strike If Wages Reduced
Unofficial returns show about 12 percent of Ohio's 64 000 union coal miners across 755 mines in 27 counties favor a strike on April 1 if wage cuts persist. Lee Hall says results from Sugar Creek Mine 210 Athens County 310 indicate majority support in the referendum.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lee Hall
Ohio United Mine Workers
Sugar Reek
Athens County
Harding Opposes Bonus Bill Without Tax Revenue
President Harding opposes the soldiers bonus measure as reported by the House Ways and Means committee. The plan excludes dependents and widows of veterans who died after the armistice to avoid a $25 million direct treasury charge. The president’s official stance follows his letter to Chairman Fordney.
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Washington
Harding
White House
House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Fordney
Famous Humorist MacFarlane To Speak Tomorrow At Local Church
Peter Clark Macfarlane known as The Man of Laughter will lecture Stories I Could Not Print at the First Congregational Church tomorrow at 3 pm. The show promises vivid inside sketches and humor with intimate, non confidential disclosures, no admission charged.
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Peter Clark Macfarlane
First Congregational Church
Tensevelt
Wilson
House
Goethals
MacFarlane
America
Mrs Noster Rites Planned At St Marys Church
Mrs Anthony Noster aged 27 died Sunday noon and remains lie at her sister’s home. She leaves a husband an eight year old son three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services set for 9 o'clock tomorrow at St Mary’s church with burial in St Mary’s cemetery.
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Anthony Noster
Tannery Street
St. Mary’s Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Margot Asquith Denounces American Prohibition
New York March 7 Margot Asquith praised in interviews across North America, condemning American prohibition as abominable. She criticized U S newspapers for sensationalism and warned of political crises in England while noting the Washington conference’s impact and European leaders.
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Margot Asquith
New York
United States
Canada
England
Charle Chaplin
Mary Pickford
Betwen
Lady Asquith
Lloyd George
Margot
Versailles
Cannes
Washington
Balfour
Hughes
Christian Olsen 80 Contractor Dies After Illness
Christian Olsen 80 a contractor died yesterday afternoon at his granddaughter Mrs. Willam Umbschneider's home from old age. He was known to longtime residents and once worked as a sewer contractor. He is survived by four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 PM at the house, Rev. Paul Bourquin officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Street Cemetery Amherst.
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Christian Olsen
Willam Umbschneider
Paul Bourquin
Cleveland Street
Amherst
Minnie Hansen III Dies After Two Year Illness
Mrs. Minnie Hansen, 50, died at her home 715 West River Street after a two year illness. Survived by husband and children Mrs William Gehrke, Joseph, and Louis Hansen of Elyria. A Rebekah lodge worker, her funeral will be held Thursday at 3 PM from the home with Rev. Edwin Kirby officiating.
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Minnie Hansen
West River Street
William Gehrke
Joseph
Louis Hansen
Elyria
Hansen
Rebekah Lodge
Edwin Kirby
Snyder v Morris Appealed to Court of Appeals
The case of Jane Archer Snyder and others against George W. Morris has been appealed to the court of appeals alleging error in the trial court proceedings.
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Jane Archer Snyder
George W. Morris
Court of Appeals
Loyal Irish Rebels Face Loyal Troops in Limerick Clash
Limerick and Tipperary forces massed against 500 to 600 rebels in an armed standoff. The Irish provisional government issued an ultimatum for rebels to withdraw from seized military barracks in Limerick as mediators sought a peaceful settlement. In Belfast violent clashes sparked fires and casualties, with officials preparing for possible martial law.
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Pitte
Limerick
Irelar
Tippery
Dubl
Wuublin
Waren
HE Republican Army
Irish Provisional Governt
Miltary Barra
Belfast
Mar
Wis
New Teachers Appointed by School Board
One new teacher Miss Carle Harless of Chicago has been engaged to replace Miss Morris who resigned. Mrs J B Symonsz also employed as substitute to replace Miss Cousins who resigned. Appointments accepted by the board on Superintendent Shelton's recommendation.
Birmingham Residents Demand Sidewalks and Lights
Birmingham Pa residents besieged the city council last evening to secure sidewalks lights and water supply improvements. An electric light was ordered for the upper end of Harne street. The Park avenue and Eastern Highway Boulevard corner pavement is poor and will be reviewed by Service Director Beck and a council committee. The finance committee claimed no city liability for an accident involving J Turnbull of Cleveland when his auto struck the curb at East Bridge and bridge.
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Birmingham
Harne Street
Park Avenue
Beck
J. Turnbull
Cleveland
East Bridge and Bridge
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International News Service
Ohio County
Mance Endea
Louise Beaver
Webb
Thomas Leonard
New York Mounted Squad
Beaver Webb
George Miles
Lake Forest
Benjamin Behr
Mathilde McCormick
Georgia City
Harold Benjamin
Blaine Street
Broad Street
Walter Bagnell
Cheapside
Jefferson Building
Trish Freedom
Lord Decies
Earl of Craven
George Gould
Britain
Ireland
MIS
Minnie Hansen III
Ape Boy
Mre
Bam Devalera
City Council
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