Startling Fire Prevention Study Highlights Nationwide Need
A National Association of Credit Men report cites 75,000 deaths and vast fire losses over five years, exceeding annual teachers salaries in every state except D.C. It urges fire prevention education in public schools and notes 1935 teacher salaries at 421 million dollars while fire losses reached 1.4 billion over the prior five years.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Tn New York
National Association of Credit Men
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Sgates
U. S
National Board
Jose
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Uncle Sam
National Association of Credition
Harry L. Davis
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Personal tax returns to be sent out soon in Lorain County
Lorain county auditor will mail 16 000 personal tax returns to property owners in the county within days. Merchants will receive balance sheets. Returns must be sworn to by the property owner, or the $100 to $200 exemption may be forfeited. Agricultural blanks move to a separate sheet and must be returned by May 1.
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Elyria
Lorain County
State Department
Columbus
Conservation Debate Sparks Court of Public Opinion
A collection of statements cites wildlife losses and gun politics from 1920s to 1930s New England and New Jersey. It notes cats destroying birds, dogs killed in Virginia, Pennsylvania’s past decline, and calls for federal action against a ten percent sporting goods tax while urging constituents to write congressmen. It mentions Winchester production and fish and game associations amid state stock and propagation values. Yale beat Oxford in a collegiate small bore match.
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New England
Virginia
Pennsylvania
H. E. Guibson
China
Massachusetts
Winchester
New Jersey
Yale
Oxford
May Get Diplomatic Post for Nelson O Shaughnessy
Nelson O Shaughnessy of New York former Charge d Affaires in the American Embassy in Mexico City was photographed leaving the White House after a call on the President and slated for a diplomatic post.
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Nelson O'Shaughnessy
New York
Widespread murder plot uncovered in Cronkhite case
Justice department agents uncovered evidence of a broad murder plot in the death of Major Alexander P. Cronkhite U S A at Camp Lewis Washington in October 1918 He was reportedly accidentally shot while directing range practice during that eventful rifle range incident.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Alexander P. Cronkhite
U.S. A
Camp Lewis
Miner Samuel Dorn Found Dead After River Tragedy
Bridgeport Ohio informs that Samuel Dorn 24 a Wheeling miner was found in the Ohio river. Dorn reportedly left his gear on shore before walking into the stream and shooting himself after losing an arm in an accident.
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Bridgeport
Samuel Dorn
Wheeling
Ohio River
Dorn
Picture of a fish bites editor lookalike in Lorain
A handbill circulated yesterday afternoon showing a fish biting a man described as a queer looking fellow. A policeman remarked the illustration resembles an editor he knows with a distinctive owllike glasses and nervous gaze.
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Lorain
Tanlac Restores Akron Woman After Illness
Mrs. Sarah Ross of 162 North Walnut Street Akron Ohio recounts severe illness after an operation two years earlier that left her unable to eat sleep or work. She credits Tanlac with rapid improvement after one bottle and now returns to housekeeping and full strength.
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Sarah Ross
North Walnut St
Akron
Ohio
Derby day divorce case from Wellington woman
Elyria report states Sloise Schott sues William Schott for divorce accusing him of cruelty and inadequate support. She claims she owned only one dress in five years and their son had only two pairs of shoes, relying on relatives for clothing while her mother paid for home needs. She seeks alimony and an injunction to stop interference pending the hearing.
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Elyria
Sloise Schott
Wellington
William Schott
Discharged Armour Workers in Chicago in Strike Controversy
Secretary of Labor Davis learned 1906 Armour and Company employees in Chicago had been discharged over the packing industry dispute. Pack workers representatives denied any discharge action and told the secretary no such measures would be taken.
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Washington
Davis
Armour and Company
Chicago
Packers
Arrest of Swindler to Implicate Others
Chicago report says the indictment of several persons, including a reputed politician, may follow an alleged confession by K Buckminster, arrested in Florida after a two year search. Buckminster, linked to a confidence gang that netted more than 1 million, allegedly aided investigations. Joseph Weil and James Head, already imprisoned in Joliet, are named as other members. Buckminster fled after forgoing bonds of 115000.
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Chicago
K. Buckminster
Florida
Buckminster
Joseph
Yellow Kid’ Weil
James Head
Joliet
Tragic Yard Accident Claims B&O Brakeman
Newark Ohio report says Chas Callentine 42 a Baltimore & Ohio yard brakeman fell under a train in the local yards Thursday and was instantly killed. His body was cut in two and he leaves four children.
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Newark
Chas Callentine
Baltimore & Ohio Yard
Hig
New Jersey Murderer Sentenced to Death in Perth Amboy Case
George W. Knight, who confessed to killing Mrs. Edith Watson, Perth Amboy church organist, was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to die during the week of May 2. Jersey justice moved swiftly in the case.
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New Jersey
Electric Chiair
New Brunswick
N. J
George W. Knight
Edith Watson
Perth Amboy
Jersey
Fast Young Reader Louis Silver Tops Nation
Louis Silver, a 12 year old seventh grade student in Raleigh North Carolina public school, is regarded as one of the fastest readers of his age in the country. In a teacher administered test he read 624 words per minute and answered all questions correctly. He can finish a 260 to 300 page book in 30 to 40 minutes.
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Louis Silver
Raleich
N. C
Silver
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