Counsels Win Over Warden in Ohio Court Decision
In Columbus, Ohio on March 17 the court of appeals halted a plan for private interviews with life sentence inmate Don Th. Mellent in a penitentiary case against Warden Nina Thomas. The ruling suspended the access until March and the warden will seek a further review at the supreme court.
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Ilumbus
Hills
Annestor
Patrick J.ermott
Don Th. Mellent
Nina
Thomas
Handel
Court of Appeals
McDermott
Mareh
Eme Cort
Supreme
Croarkin Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
In WCAGO March 17, MIDE J. Croarkin 26, from a prominent family, was convicted of murder and given life in the state penitentiary for killing six year old Walter mith Jr. Defense argued insanity and an asylum should be chosen. the jury, after brief deliberation, delivered the verdict.
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WCAGO
Mar- Mide
J. Croarkin
State
Roarkin
King
Walter Mith, Jr
Lee
Croarkin
Dhood
Apine
Man Rush At Weepah Ney Sparks Wild Gold Fever
Reports from Weepah Ney describe a vast gold rush with 25 tents and more. Between one and two thousand prospectors packed the area, many with cars stuck in streets while supply crowds stretched at food lines and dance halls run around the clock as crews swap orchestras.
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Tunadat
Ney
Maret
Donahey vetoes two more bills in Ohio session
Governor Donahey vetoed two additional bills, raising his total to four. Both measures failed to pass with emergency status and would take effect without waiting for the nine day referendum period. One bill would authorize use of county township and school lands for gas wells, the other would change the wording used in printing legislative records.
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Columbus
Maren i
Gover
Donahey
Lyover
Nickels Hill
Amin
Hite
Scholl Awaiting Death After Alleged Baby Killings
Walter Scholl, a parolee from Ohio, sits in an Indiana county jail awaiting execution for the alleged deaths of his two infant children Vivian and Sonali. Police say he killed them with ether after being arrested in Chicago. He reportedly planned to join his children in death rather than live with his estranged wife, the foster mother.
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Gary
Ind
Maron
Walter” Scholl
Equity
Wwe
Scholl
Onia State Penitentiary
Cleveland
Psa
I Knet
Seholt
Hleberauer
Chis
Wout Rim
Ohio lawmakers pushed tax plan amid stalled caucuses
Columbus March 17 Ohio lawmakers continued a tax program fight with Senate Republicans split 16 to 16 on gasoline tax increases and House Democrats backing higher franchise and excise taxes. Both chambers approved plans to raise taxes and relieve counties and townships from highway construction costs, while funding for schools and state facilities advanced under veto battles and supplemental appropriations.
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Senate
State Board of Real Estate Examiners
Columbus
Ohio
Assembly
Isda
House
Coopers Uott
Carral
Goverenmor Dopanoy
Wty
Seno
Hie
Donthey
Ehyded
Oatt
Kent
Hope For Early Spring Here
Residents enjoy unseasonably mild weather as the mermaidometer reads 60 and trees swell buds rise and flowers may blossom if warmth continues. Forecasters caution that several frosts or unseasonable weather could upset these early spring projections in this section.
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Severn
First Settlement Anniversary in Elyria
Elyria marks 170 years since its first settlement. On March 7 1817 Heman Ely founder arrived with Ebenever Lane Ann Snow and a colored boy Ned from West Springfield Massachusetts. They found refuge in a log house and Beebe began building a store and tavern opposite the Ely home.
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Elyria
Mareh
Heman Rly
Three Persons Arraigned In Lorain Court
Judge Thompson presided as three defendants faced arraignment after a grand jury report. Joe Vega of Lorain received a $10 fine plus costs for carrying a concealed weapon as a pool hall owner amid local jewelry store holdup concerns. Sidney and Mabel Kramer of Lorain pleaded not guilty to charges of owning a lewdness venue and engaging in lewdness respectively, released on $500 bonds.
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Tn J
Grant
Thompson
Howard Butler
Joe Vega
Lorain
Vega
South Lorain
Vexo
Sidney Kramer
Mabel Kramer
Prosecutor Boswell Shot In Williamson County Garage
Arie O Boswell 24, former attorney for 8 Glenn Young, was wounded in a garage shooting in Williamson County. The incident occurred as he drove his automobile. four shots were fired. Boswell is hospitalized in West Frankfort with a wound to the leg while authorities pursue the case against others linked to the Borwell affair.
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Charlie Tirger Pang
Boswell
Glenn Young
Borwell
Winter Ends At 9 59 A M Monday Weather Forecast
Temperatures range from 44 to 79 across the nation as winter ends in several regions. Forecasters, noting a late thaw, expect continued warm spells in the east and south with showers later in the week. Weather bureau in Washington predicts ongoing mild to warm conditions with springlike warmth returning after a brief winter.
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Washington
New York City
Chicago
St. Louie
Rocky Mostains
Wrri
Avon Lake Mian Ends Life with Gun
Avon Lake carpenter George Shields, 28, committed suicide last night at his home. Police found two notes from Shields and one from his wife, revealing a quarrel over divorce and a plan involving their son. The coroner ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot, and funeral arrangements are pending.
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George Shields
Avon Lake
Carpenter
Stop 65
Lake Shore
Aeshotgui
Shields
Chloretorm
Moses Perry
Shielda
Ty Lorain
Parole Granted for Arctic Explorer Cook in Fort Worth
Fort Worth March 17. Doctor Vredenial A. Cook physician scientist and arctic explorer was granted a five year parole today by Judge James C Wilson. Cook was sentenced to 14 years for using the mills to defraud and would be held awaiting final notification of his release authorities report. Warden White denied newspapermen access to Cook and no statement was available from the once famous explorer who served a D1 years and 1 months sentence for defrauding.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Pr. Vrederiele A. Cank
Fort. Worth
James C. Wilson
Cook
Vredeniet A. Cook
Tunlay
Dudge Wilson
Port Worth
Texas
Cal
Witty
Taastons 10 Braced For Fight Against Corn Borer Here
Government order requires fields to be reduced by May as crews prepare to deploy 7 Taa stons 10 to battle the corn borer. Officials say shipments may begin soon and local facilities are to be mobilized. Authorities urge farmers to plan for field reductions and secure necessary equipment.
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United States
Mireay
Hile
Indeordasiee
Settlement Reached in 1946 Auto Accident Suit
A damages suit involving Lois McQuistion and Louis McQuistion settled today after a jury verdict of 850 in favor of the plaintiff. The case arose from a 1946 automobile incident on Fourth Street near St Marys School when Lois was injured as she left the school.
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de I. MesQaletian
Nigainen
Lewis Hheddrieh
Qutos Mobile
Lois
Duthie Webler
Salon
Petitian
Heidriel
Louis McQuistion
Aourth Street
Ashe
St. Mary's School
Utilities rate increases urged to be prohibited pending approval
Fred M Warner, Marion, chair of the Republican state central committee, urged the House judiciary committee to pass a bill barring utilities from collecting rate increases until the Public Utilities Commission approves. He said current bond guarantees and interim charging allow profits while cases stall, and the plan would curb that. The committee took no action and will consider the measure later.
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Colembus
O. Mareh
Public Utilities Commission
Fred Wo Warner
Marion
Republican State Central
House Judiciary Committee
Warner
Bli
Lewis
OinglaIr Guilty of Contempt in Senate Probe
Marely Washington reports that magnate and sportsman Sineluk Sineluk was found guilty of contempt of the senate investigation after refusing to answer questions before the Hommitle senate committee. The offense carries a jail term and fines under state law. A new-trial motion and request for extension were filed by the defense, with further proceedings expected.
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Senate
Washington
Dua de Son
George F. Hoover
Sinclair
Sinelar
Trustees of Kent Normal to Hold Meeting Wednesday
Governor Denehey calls a special Kent Normal meeting for 61 o'clock Wednesday morning March 23 to discuss difficulties in school affairs. David L Rockafeller president and others attend. no funds to be appropriated.
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Trustees OF Kent Normal
Columbus
Denahey
Fees
Kent Normal
Mareh
Wea
Ty David 1
Roekseeth
Huaed
Sehaal
Don Whey Sahil
Fivbics
Williamean
Tiny Hovae
Hinds
Kent
Taaness Committee
Warm Weather Sets New State March Records
Warmer than expected conditions broke March records across Ohio. Temperatures climbed above 70 in many areas, eclipsing highs that stood for 47 years and signaling an unusually early spring.
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Volumnus
Ohio
Tay
Three Slift to Die Tonight in Ossening NY
Mar. 17 Ossening NY inmates await execution for slaying Muss Hind Burton. Marry Cowan, the killer, is set for electrocution tonight after a life of injuries and blindness from the incident. Cowan’s sister Mrs Gladya Hoff remains his sole visitor as authorities prepare the death sentence.
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Ossening
N.Y
Marry Cowan
Burton
Smith
Jer Cowan
Migs Burton Huwwohart
Slater
Gladya Hoff
Tim
Miss Burton
Toveph Bria
Joseph Preevensam
Alin
Eliadr
James Lewarde
Fa Roches
President Coolidge Sustains Slight Right Wrist Sprain
Washington reports President Coolidge has a slight sprain in his right wrist after a fall. Physicians advised rest and a wrist bandage as he resumes duties. officials say he does not know when he’ll resume full activity.
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Washington
Bom
Coolidge
Indictment in 7 year old murder case shocks Cleveland
A long dormant case returns as Mare O Malley is indicted by a grand jury for a seven year old murder. Witnesses describe a tawdry scene with Jean O Malley and Stella Stevens detailing the assault and fatal shooting during a late 1920s dispute.
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Charlie O'Malley
Cleveland
Brimmingham Bridge Crash Nears Fatal Fall
Harvey Hyman, 18, escaped death when his car plunged from the Birmingham bridge into the Vermilion river. The vehicle struck the frame, carried it into the water, and left Hyman injured but alive after neighborhood rescuers pulled him from the river. The incident follows a prior near fatal derailment on the same bridge last fall.
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Harvey Hrman
Birmingham
Hyman
Thynien
Rivier
Lorain
Columbus
Dry Question Looms Big in 1928 Presidential Debate
Washington March 17 A dry issue looms large in next year’s presidential choice as Republicans split on prohibition strategy. Senator Borak and Representative Thahe will debate Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University in Boston to press for a dry candidate while Butler supports the wet side from a party view. Democrats press for convention delegates as wets mobilize on the stump.
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Washington
Hoston
William B. Borak
Thahe
Nicholas Murray
Butler
Columbia University
New York
Borak
Treasury surplus set to exceed half a billion
The Treasury Department forecasts a quarterly surplus surpassing 500 million dollars led by early figures from Secretary Mellon. Officials say the surplus will influence discussions of potential tax relief and federal policy shaping the upcoming year.
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U.S
Trio Indicted for Abducting 17 Year Old Ruth Mikewell
Burt Owls, Clements, and Viretie Thrauty were indicted for the abduction of Ruth Mikewell a 17-year-old girl on November 10 1926. The trio previously served sentences in Toledo and Marysville for related offenses and are not on bond. Abduction charges were brought by T F Andrews superintendent of the Home.
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Burt Owls
Ug Clements
Viretie Thrauty
Ruth Mikewell
Pnnil
Olio Bolder
Sadlery
Marysville
Minay
Toledo
T. F. Andrews
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