Ohio Swept By Tragedy Over Weekend
A surge of fatalities across Ohio over the weekend killed and injured many, including Sam Hussman who died after shooting his wife Josephine before taking his own life. Other wrecks and accidents across cities like Zanesville Toledo Cleveland and Youngstown claimed several lives and involved airplanes trains and autos.
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Ohio
Sam Hussman
Josephine
Hussman
Husseman
Mary
Dayton
Much Green In Evidence Here In Elyria St Patrick Day Observance
Elyria joins in the traditional St Patrick's Day observance with widespread green attire and shamrocks. The city shows many Irish residents and families like Murphys O Briens Schmidts Olsons and Cohens taking part as a bright sun enhances the carpet of green. No casualties reported at press time, suggesting orange neckties are safely hidden for the day.
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Elyria
Murphys
O’briens
Schmidts
Olsons
Cohens
Elderly Woman Shot and Son Kills Self in Cambridge
Mary Troette a 62 year old Cambridge social figure and widow of John A. Troette was shot to death last night by her adopted son Charles Dilloman Adair 37 of Wheeling West Virginia who then killed himself Adair after returning and demanding money shot her four times and died an hour later at Wells hospital Mrs Adair said her husband was still conscious when found in an upstairs room Adair was the son of an English noblewoman adopted as a child
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Mary Troette
Cambridge
John A. Troette
Guernsey County
Jecige
Charles Dilloman Adair
Wheeling
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Joficers
Regular Census of Individuals Begins Apr 1
The 1939 census work in Lorain and Medina counties progresses smoothly under Frank Stetson, with enumerators credentialed and farmers offered sample forms. Farmers may request the sample questions by visiting the census office, post office, or mailing a request. The regular census of individuals starts on April 1.
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Lorain
Medina
Frank Stetson
Stetson
Easter Parade Set To Be Colorless This Year
New York forecasts a subdued Easter parade with black and white predominance. Soft hues from blue, pink, and yellow-green accents appear in accessories while coats and wraps emphasize straight lines and tailored silhouettes. Skirts stay just above the knee, evening hems nearly touch the floor, and fur scarves, gloves, and hats complete coordinated outfits across Paris and Park Avenue styles.
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Patou
Grand Couturiers
Paris
Worth
Lelong
Park Avenue
Man dies in apparent self harm at roadside garden shed
August Washka 56 of Brownhelm township near Amherst Ohio died after attaching a garden hose to a gas outlet and inhaling. Coroner M E Perry ruled death as self inflicted. Washka born in Germany came to Lorain at age seven. Survived by widow Lavina a son Harold a brother and a sister. Funeral plans not set.
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Germany
Lorain
National Tube Company
Loraina
Here
Lavina
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Lakewood
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Elyria
Charles Schultz
Dundee
Mich
Macabees
Prohibition Will Dominate Coming Congressional Races
Washington dispatch notes prohibition will shape the 1930s congressional elections more than any prior cycle since the Eighteenth Amendment. Massachusetts leaders align with Hoover against modification, while dry and wet groups prepare to force candidates to take a record on prohibition. The vote is expected to function as a referendum, with parties wary of a wet shift before the 1932 presidential campaign.
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William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Hoover
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Senate
Congress
To Face Charge Of Possession Of Liquor
Nick Drisko of 142 Woodford avenue was charged with possession of liquor after police stopped him while allegedly selling a drink outside his business. He posted $590 bond and was to appear before Mayor James A. Hewitt. Two others, Ora Real and Emil Vandorn, were released on bond to await the mayor’s return.
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Zarnke
Hamlin
James A. Hewitt
International Society For Crippled Children
Wreck Leaves Nine Injured On Illinois Central Train
Nine cars of Illinois Central passenger train No 1 bound from Memphis to New Orleans derailed one mile south of Batesville Mississippi. Nine people were injured though none fatally. Injured were moved on a special train to Memphis. Cause of the wreck undetermined.
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AFL President Green backs UMWA meeting over rump group
Indianapolis March 17 William L Green president of the American Federation of Labor announced his support for the United Mine Workers of America meeting in Indianapolis, denouncing the Springfield rump organization. He said the AFL recognizes only one miners union and that his presence here proves that fact.
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Ind
William L. Green
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Springfeld
Green
Britain suspends submarine program temporarily
In London on March 17 Albert V. Alexander the first Lord of the Admiralty told the House of Commons the government has decided to suspend its submarine program temporarily.
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Britain
London
Albert V. Alexander
the Admiralty
House of Commons
Fire Destroys Bucaramanga Steamer At Port
In Colombia on March 17 the steamer Bucaramanga burned in its anchorage on the Magdalena River off this port. The ship carried 34 passengers who were asleep when the fire began. The extent of the loss of life is unknown. The captain perished with the vessel as dawn broke and the fire started just before daybreak.
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LA Dorada
Colombia
Magdalena River
Governor signs release order for Capone in Pa
Governor John S. Fisher signed an order for the release of Al Capone and Frank Kline from Eastern Penitentiary after 11 am. The men, jailed for carrying concealed weapons, will have the release order sent to Philadelphia by Messenger at once.
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Frank Kline
Eastern Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Senate Approves Urgent Deficiency Bill for Farm Board
Washington March 17 Senate approves partial conference report on urgent deficiency appropriation bill carrying 100,009,000 dollars for the Federal Farm Board. Conferees made up report to fund farm relief and price stabilization measures.
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Washington
Federal Farm Board
Wickersham cites limits of Prohibition enforcement
Washington March 17 The law enforcement commission finds federal personnel in the prohibition service improving Chairman Wickersham told the senate judiciary committee in secret session He indicated Congress should not avoid inquiry if it desires The interview revealed he expects another year to finish work unless funds come through Critics say the inquiry is needed while others doubt it The commission may end without new appropriations but with support it aims to complete its task within the year
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Commission
Mrs Doheny Testifies In Doheny Fall Bribe Case
Mrs Edward L Doheny wife of the California oil magnate takes the stand in Washington to defend her husband against a charge he gave former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall a 100 900 bribe for Elk Hills Naval oil leases The testimony covers the Promissus note given by Fall after Doheny paid Fall the sum and centers on Doheny's mental state before the disputed loan as argued by counsel.
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Edward L. Donenr
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Frank J. Hogan
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Fall
Local Merchants Plan Spring Opening in Elyria
Elyria merchants prepare for a spring opening event starting tomorrow night and continuing Wednesday. Stores plan special displays and window lighting to debut new spring merchandise though no sales will occur during the preview. Sponsored by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, the event aims to attract shoppers with early looks at fresh lines.
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Vicin
Eisria
Man Alone in Plant Killed in Newark Nitro Blast
The Torpedo Products Company nitroglycerin plant at Rock Haven near Newark exploded. Mil ing William King, 45, of Newark, was alone in the plant and killed. Cause not yet determined. The blast damaged the nitroglycerine magazine. King left a widow and two children.
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Here
Miling William King
King
Report on Enforcement Inner Workings in Washington
March 17 at the same table where the eighteenth amendment was drafted the city senate judiciary committee discussed a plan to investigate enforcement. Chairman Wickersham and Attorney General Mitchell were to present two secret reports on the inner workings of the prohibition unit, including officer dismissals for corruption and cases of collusion with bootleggers. The aim was to reveal findings without triggering a larger senatorial inquiry.
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Dity Senate Judiciary Committee
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Law Enforcement
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Prohibition
United Press
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Idaho
Girl Sues for 25000 Over Car Crash Near Amherst
Virginia Alt ten files a $25,000 suit against James McGuire of Amherst. She alleges that on September 22, 1998, while riding with her father and mother on State Route 59 two miles west of Amherst, their car was struck by the defendant’s vehicle, causing serious eye injuries to the girl.
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Virginia Alten
James McGuire
Amherst
Tiven
City Adds Four Recruits to Street Cleaning Force
Four unemployed men were temporarily added to the street cleaning force today to help clear the city streets. Service Director John N. Eid commented on the new measure.
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Suburban Bungalow Rental Ad Commentary
The Reztat Classified column discusses a vacancy rental for a five room bungalow with a bath. It urges readers to place or respond to Want Ads to rent or sell houses and other goods. The note emphasizes writing effective ads to achieve results.
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