Ansas Town Under Martial Law After Night of Terror
Coffeyville Kansas awoke under martial law after a night of terror as a mob attacked city hall in an attempt to lynch Curtis Smith and two high school girls were attacked. Troops and deputies fought gunfire, several wounded, windows smashed, and Negro residents kept inside. National Guard and local units mobilized. reinforcements from Yates Center and elsewhere sought to restore order as crowds gathered around the jail and hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansas
Offeyville
Kans
Cofferville
Curtis Smith
Sully
Margaret Akers
A Mooney
Smith
Herif W. T. McCray
Ttles
Polien
G. W. Noel
Coffeyville Ury
McCrabb
Paul
Yates Center
Th Cavalry
National Guard
Indenend
Cotrain
Coffeyville
Tero
Page
Avon Lake collision prompts $9,064.50 claim in court
A petition filed in common pleas seeks damages of 9,064.50 from Harry Voerking and others after a two car crash in Avon Lake on October 15, 1925. Diedrich Get that Perkins, cited as at fault, was driving and caused injuries including eye cuts, shoulder trauma, hospital bills, and wages totaling four thousand dollars.
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Rommon
John Frieh
Harry Voerking
Avon Lake
Elyria High Loses in Debates
Ty ria Tigh school last to veland Weights high school last undn a duel debate. Judge wax in favor of Cleveland ehta. ertrude Joste won the piano at Cleveland Heights. The foreign school victorious with award Riler Russel Aliller Morris Kiein as alternates. Elyria's team facedfinery nan Elton Smith and Wile y Glover as alternates. Attorney Vrenk Wilford aided the debate here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyria Tigh School
Toveland
Vncal
Leng Ofyster
Cleveland Ehta
Ertrude Joste
Cleveland Heights
Cleveland
Riler
Russel Aliller Morris Kiein
Oberlin Professor Discusses Problems of Mexico and Nicaragua
Professor D R Moore head of Oberlin College history department spoke to the Men’s Club of the First Congregational Church Friday night. He outlined three main parts: Mexico’s three problems agrarian oil and religious conflicts, then the Nicaragua question tied to a potential canal site, followed by critical reflections on both issues. He urged understanding toward Mexico and Nicaragua, cautioned against harsh judgments of their peoples, and suggested international cooperation through a world association to resolve disputes.
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D. R. Moore
Oberlin College
First Congregational Church
Mexico
Moore
United States
Diaz
Maine
Calles
Nicaragua
Panama Canal
Camorro
Juan Sacata
Coolidge
Sacata
Cuba
Nichacua
Russia
Savasa
Savasa'ae
Sacasa
Jana Krileg
India
Protretor
Mellon
Doheny
Mexica
Association of Nations
League of Nations
Organization of World Powers
Ini
Fisteddfod at Lorain County Druid Brotherhood closes with chorus finals
Third annual Fisteddfod in Lorain County ends with a mixed Elyria Lorain chorus showdown. Seventy five voices led by Prof. Benjamin Francis of Cleveland and Laslig Emuary of Lorain excel in Mendelssohn hymns and praise. Edward Ulythin directed a tight program as winners are Arthur Morgan Akron and Winifred Davis Lorain among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Mark Frans
Lima
Evang
Hlyrn
Edward Ulythin
Cleveland
Ted Maddock
Elyria
A. R. Webber
Among the Willows
Nance Marsland
George Tulk
Filyria
Xalo
J. F. Knapp
Hubert Moore
Flsma Y. M
Flsma Y. M. CG. A
No Move Made to Put Mackay Behind Bars
Cleveland March 1. Prosecutor Edward C Stanton day made no move to lodge George Mackay alleged windler trader in jail. This despite Mackay's surrender Friday to representatives of the prosecutor’s office.
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MacKay
Cleveland
Edward C. Stanton
George 2. MacKay
Windler
Taletas
Ofce
Denver Blizzards Sweep Across City Streets
Denver rerieved by a new blizzard as Nouthern and central Rocky Mountain estates were buried under heavy snow. March 14 reports fear of traffic paralysis as snowstorm from Montana hits Denver with four todes of snow and plummeting temperatures. Automobiles crawled and snow sweepers worked through the night to keep streetcar tracks open amid numerous accidents on slick streets.
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Denver
Colm
Nouthern
Rocky Mountain Estates
Mantina
Ohio auditor warns need for early revenues to stay cash funded
Joseph T. Tracy state auditor tells Governor Donahey that Ohio must secure early revenues to maintain cash balance. State resources total 13 724 000 while liabilities reach 34 153 747 70, based on normal income and outgo. He seeks 4 750 000 World War loan 400 000 from dual buildings fund and 356 000 from rotary funds pending legislative approval.
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Columbus. C
Joseph T. Tracy
Rie Donahey
Tracy
Oberlin Beats Hyatts 26 to 17 in Columbus
Oberlin high school defeated Hyatts by 26 to 17 in a Columbus game reported to press time. The Chronicle-Tele gram notes Oberlin led with a strong first half and held off Hyatts in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Oberlin High School
Hyatts
Man Saves Life By Two Fingers On Building Scaffold
New York report tells of James Connelly an Atlantic worker on the thirteenth floor of a building under construction. Clinging to a nailed plank he swung to safety after two fingers were severed from his hand yet his grip kept him from falling. Fellow workers cheered as rescue succeeded.
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New York
James Connelly
Connelly
Tron
Biwilding
Petit Jury Drawn for Velria Court Criminal Cases
Twelve names were drawn from the jury box to form a Elyria and Vorain area petit jury. Members include J L Hoffman Joe Leham Al Phippa M R Smith J F McFadden Thomas Peeples Mrs A Hill Charles Parker Joseph Syete William Giler Alex Rom and Alvan cer. The panel will convene Tuesday March 21 for its first case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terlve
J. L. Hoffman
Lodi Street
Joe Leham
East Dth Street
al Phippa
W. Bridge Street
M. R. Smith
Harvard Avenue
Elyria
J. F. McFadden
Broadway
Thomas Peeples
82Nd St
Mra. A
Hill
Fall of Shanghai Nears as Cantonese Advance Races
March 19 dispatches report Cantonese Nationalists pushing toward Shanghai with forward units near Sunking and Nanking, threatening a northern defeat for Chang Chung-Chang’s defense. Souchow reportedly evacuated as Cantonese forces gain momentum while Pi Shou-Chen’s stance is uncertain. Nationalist troops close to Nanking with ships and fortifications under heavy pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghatl
Shanghai
Sunkijng
Satus Nanking
Shanghalt
Souchow
Pi Shou-Chen
North China
Bold Rush Brings Rock Oins of 749 to Weepah Nevada
Nov Totonpah March 19 The lure of gold draws boom camp coterie to Weepah Prospectors, sourdoughs, and new arrivals fill crude camps around a nightly glow. Over 100 mining claims were purchased or optioned in 24 hours as equipment and restless crowds move between Wake and Washington engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weepah
Nevada
Tonopah
Tata
Tiy
Mizpal
Fortuna Hunters
Wake
Washington
Florida
Jarga Bank Rools
Capture men who broke jail in Marietta and Va
A sheriffs posse in Marietta Ohio found Logan Drake and two companions, James Deemes and Singh Allender, in a wooded ravine at Davia Run West Virginia after escaping from the county jail Thursday night. Drake eluded capture by slipping into a hidden rowboat on the Ohio River.
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Marietta
Davia Run
W. Va
Logan Drake
James Deemes
Singh Allender
Drake
Ohio River
Woman to undergo 72 hours on operating table unsedated
Denver March 19. Viola Lynch 81 a war survivor plans 72 hours of continuous surgery without anesthesia as doctors and nurses attempt to treat war induced injuries. Her tale traces to 10 years ago when as Viola Dalles she served as immigration official with Rainbow division in France. Her brother died, sister nurse was killed, she endured shrapnel and shell blasts, survived with speech sight and hearing lost, and learned of another brother captured and mutilated.
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Denver
Colo
Viola Lynch
Batt
France
Wile
Abe
Beig
Imry Dectnes Sittin Favor Of Defendant
The suit of George Robinson against Willan and Hsther Wont in the Court of Common Pleas was heard in Game 4% trial at 1700 yesterday. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant after both sides waived the judge's charges. The case concerned a failing to carry out a contract related to furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robinson
Willan
Hsther Wonton
Comemon Pleas
Webber
Attern
Moyecdiet
van Alleen Failre
Selanme Furniture
Two suits filed against Cleveland Lorain Sandusky Bus Co
Two damage claims totaling 10 900 were filed in the court of common pleas against the Cleveland Lorain Sandusky Bus Co arising from a March 21 1926 accident on Lake road near Crystal Sea rch Park Vermilion. Laurel Hastings administrator sues for 5 000 alleging death of Laurel Hastings in the crash and W Knowles sues for 5 000 alleging injuries including unconsciousness lasting days and nervous strain. Plaintiffs reside in Granse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland- Lorain-Sandusky Los Company
Court of Common Pleas
L. A. Hastings
Laurel C. Hastings
Law Company
Lake Road
Crystal Ssearh Park
Vermilion
Svas
Laurel
Huntliga
Laurel D. Hastings
Cass
Winifred Wilcox
Foutherine Knowles
W. T. Knowles
Four Guards Fail at Jouet Jail Break
Four penitentiary awards are discharged as grand jury deliberates after a failed jail break attempt at the county jail. A Mexican killer captured, a Chicago detective killed, and multiple guards and inmates wounded in the turmoil amid scattered guns, saws, and files.
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Souwet
Charles Jinsehaweki
Chicago
Markrat Be
Tollet
Markeras
Ronnty
Theft of $80,000 in Jewels Reported in Taxi Robbery
NETROIT March 19. Adolph B. Fisher a New York merchant reported diamonds valued at $80,000 stolen after two bandits hijacked his taxi. They stopped the car, entered, forced the driver to back into an alley, and stripped the gems from Fisher.
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Netroit
Mar
Adolph B. Fisher
New York
Ford May Go On Stand Monday In Sapiro Case
In Pontiac Michigan on March 19 Henry Ford may testify as the Ford Sapiro trial nears Monday. The defense seeks to admit Dearborn Independent extracts showing anti Jewish criticism to prove motive and pattern. Judge Raymond will rule after arguments as witnesses including William Cameron may appear. Monday set as pivotal trial day.
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Pntrom
Mich
Henry Pard
Sapiro
Laspire
Dearborn Independent
Ford
Leo
Niles
Dearshorn
Subhpoem
James A. Reed
Chier
Washington
Raymond Bald
Grant Vroplts
Supira
Wm. J Cameron
Dearborn
Meus
Varied Weather Promised For Next Week
Washington reports a varied weather outlook for March 24 to 26 with a period of showers midweek and again toward week’s end. Temperatures start cold, rise for three days, then dip again by week’s close. The forecast highlights conditions across the ONG Valley and Tennessee.
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Washington
Ong Valley
Tenn
Time for paying taxes closes today Lorain
The final time for paying taxes from Lorain and vicinity closed today as Treasurer Arthur Waters and his force completed the day’s work. He will begin receiving June taxes on May 26 and the books close June 20, though an extension is possible. County commissioners may be persuaded to extend due to the close proximity of two tax periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Arthur Waters
Waters
Arkansas cyclone devastates towns leaving dozens dead
Sparch begins among ruins in Carroll county as 25 bodies are found and 750 homes are smashed by a cyclone. The storm also devastates Denver and Green Forest Arkansas, with reports of widespread damage, fires, and missing persons as rescue teams rush aid from Joplin and Nashville.
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Little Rock
Ark
Carroll County
Denver
Green Forest
Roth
Arkansas
Joplin
Vilelage
Bern
Bank Foil Ends in Firefight in Baltimore
In Baltimore on March 19 a daylight robbery attempt at the Provident Savings Bank failed after a pistol duel between bank officials and three robbers. Clerk Robert McNalley Jr was shot in the face and banker Damon L. Gaskin was wounded, while the robbers escaped. Police pursued the three suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naltimore
Provident Savings Bank
Mien
Robert McNalley
Seo
Damon L. Gaskin
Plague of white ants in East Cleveland school building
A new plague of white ants was found in Chambers Ischool East Cleveland on March 19. They were eating door jambs. Charles A. Tilden director of schools said work to creasore all woodwork will begin Monday to stop pests that have ravaged apartments factories and auctions in East Cleveland over the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chambers
East Cleveland
Charles A. Tilden
Comex
Railroad Intervenes in Swearinge Plan Involving Railroads
Washington March 1 reports the big Sandy and Kentucky railway authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission to intervene in a complex plan involving the Pirie railroad and the Peg Warquette railroad, as part of a larger interstate merger.
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van Sweringe
Washington
Big Sandy
Kentucky Tivee
Interstate Commerce Commitation
Tday
Pirie
Peg Warquette
Cliveie ‘Peake and, Ohio
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Professor Moore
Eioteddfod
Thilo Gity
Rocky Mountain States
Tate
Ohio
Eye
Watts
Petty Jurd RG
Shangha
Peking
Nankiang
Juishui
Yangtze
Nanking
Southern Iniveresty
Sheriff's Posse
Imry
Busco
ED Forsio
JOUET
Nashville
Ten
Mare
Tennessee
ROG Bank
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