Ohio Week End Traffic Toll Climbs With Fatal Crashes
United Press survey tallies nearly a score of deaths in Ohio traffic over the weekend. Major crashes near Toledo Canton and Lewisburg killed and injured many, including a Wittenberg student in Akron and several in Massillon Columbus and Cleveland. The Toledo bus crash involved a Detroit line vehicle and a parked truck. both drivers are in Monroe jail as investigators probe.
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United Press
Ohio
United Press Today
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Canton
Lewisburg
Springfield
Youngstown
Cleveland
Wittenberg College
Akron
Massillon
Pataskin
Columbus
Detroit
F. E. Wering
Wering
G. C. Frovert
Motor Freight, Inc
Monroe, Mich
Frank Cinderich
Trenton Mich
H. Weterman
Chicago
Mildred
Margaret Proctor
Emma Mauretius
Angeles
F. J. Gratt
Frovert
Louis G. Moses
Ruth
Mary Agnes
James G
Raymond
Carl Townsend
Townsend
J F Fauver Early Life at Dover and Market Gardener
When J F Fauver was 21 he farmed at Dover hauling lumber for the old plank road from Rockport and Olmsted to Cleveland. Mud covered roads, no autos, and toll gates cost 40 cents. He was a market gardener for thirteen years, later six years in Chronical Telegram’s mechanical department. He is married with two sons living at 222 Fifth Street.
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J. F. Fauver
Dover
Rockport
Olmsted
Cleveland
Fourth Street
Elyria
Fauver
Chronical Telegram
Fifth Street
County Considers Brass Grave Markers Purchase
County commissioners today discussed buying about $1.75 brass grave markers to replace rusting iron ones. The plan would supply markers for one cemetery each year, marking soldiers' graves with improved durability and a red finish.
Weather Drowns Out Crops in Lorain County Farm Report
Lorain County farm crops suffer from recent rains and frosts. Wheat and other crops damaged. oats planted late or switched to soybeans. Early potatoes nearly none planted. cover crops hindered by wet fields. Farmers fear reduced yields with possible late season and delayed ripening. Extension agent C E Rowland notes hopes for a later good stretch.
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Lorain County
C. E. Rowland
Rowland
Ramos
Concrete pours begin on Lake Rd widening project
County Surveyor C T Biggs announced concrete will be poured Tuesday in two six foot strips widening Lake road from 15 to 30 feet. The process will take about ten days per six foot strip and the full five and three tenths miles should be finished in about three months, weather permitting. The section from Sheffield to Lorain, about three and a half miles, may be contracted in June by the state highway department, with full completion planned before fall.
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Lake Rd
C.t. Biggs
Cuyahoga County
Sheffield
Biggs
Lorain
State
Island Queen Stranded On Mud Flats At Coney Island
The Island Queen steamer rested on mud flats at the Cincinnati river gate after a gust drove her off the Ohio. She may stay until fall rains raise the river, with Island Maid out of service after a recent fire. An engineer from Pittsburgh is studying how to refloat her. The ship weighs about 1500 tons and rests on solid mud, needing tugs to move.
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Cincinnati
Island Queen
Coney Island River
Ohio
Island Maid
Coney Island
Pittsburgh
Stallings Miracle Man of Boston Braves Dies
Macon Ga May 13 George Stallings miracle man of the Boston Braves in 1914 and prominent figure in organized baseball died at his plantation near Haddock Ga today after a long illness Stallings had been ill in Canada last summer while active as owner of the Montreal Club of the International League
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Macon
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Haddock
Stallings
Canada
Montreal
Four Prisoners Escape from Mansfield Reformatory
Four inmates escaped from the state reformatory at Mansfield, announced by the state bureau of identification. The escapees are Harry Ray, 23, from Columbus on a robbery charge. Clyde Cameron from Cleveland on larceny charges. Charles Fannelly from Cincinnati. and Elmer Andrews from Cincinnati.
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Columbus
State Reformatory
Mansfield
State Bureau of Identification
Harry Ray
Clyde Cameron
Cleveland
Charles Fannelly
Cincinnati
Elmer Andrews
Fire at Halpin dump on Elm Street prompt response
Hose company No 1 battled a still alarm fire at the Halpin dump on Elm Street Saturday evening. Water applied for about fifteen minutes to extinguish a brush pile set alight by boys. John Pettie of Fostoria Ohio faced a speeding arrest on Route 20. Deputy Webb Beaver detained him and Justice S J George fined him ten dollars plus costs.
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Halpin
Elm Street
John Pettie
Fostoria
Pettie
Webb Beaver
S. J. George
Legion Drive Leaders Help Build Memorial Home
Lawrence Webber leads American Legion fundraising with steadfast effort. William Ely donates a lot on Ohio Street and supports the drive with a strong pledge. Mayor James A Hewitt chairs the executive committee, guides meetings, and boosted the campaign through nationwide convention activity.
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Jas. A. Hewitt
Legion
South Amherst school repair orders issued by state
The state building inspector orders immediate repairs at South Amherst village school to safe-guard students. Vaughan says roof and ceiling work, water pumps, stair rails, and boiler-room doors must be completed. funding delayed, notes to cover costs issued, classes halted in unsafe sections until vacation ends.
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State
South Amherst
R. P. Vaughn
Don W. Myers
Myers
Vauga
Vaughn
Begin Work On Cleveland Street
Service Director John N. Eidt announced noon start for brick relaying on the south side of Cleveland Street from Abbey Road toward the city center. The project includes blocks to East Bridge Street and full south side repair with a smooth surface plus resurfacing on the north side to ensure a smooth main artery for heavy traffic.
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Cleveland Street
John N. Eidt
Abbey Road
East Bridge Street
Cleveland
Legion Trio to Sing for Rotary Luncheon
A vocal trio of American Legion members will perform at the Rotary luncheon Tuesday. The trio members are Jerry Ferguson Chuck Clark and Earl Greenland. Western states films about Logging will also feature prominently on the program for Rotarians.
Former Mayor of Athens Accused
Athens officer indicts Alex M. Moore former mayor of Athens on ten counts of embezzlement and larceny for misappropriating fines collected while in office. Grand jury proceedings cite shortages flagged by a state examiner. Moore, last heard near a Canadian border city, disappeared two months ago.
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Athens
Alex M. Moore
Moore
Reckless Drier Fined 220 After Bridge Crash
Joe Frabolla was fined $20 and costs by Judge S J George after his arrest by Sheriff Clarence E Adams following an automobile accident on Indian Hollow Road in which three vehicles were involved. West and Kushinsky were driving toward Elyria. Frabolla attempted to pass as Kushinsky and West met. His car struck Kushinsky, sending it into a ditch, then rammed West, causing damage and narrowly avoiding a plunge from the bridge. Sheriff Adams arrested Frabolla on reckless driving charges.
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Joe Frabolla
S. J. George
Clarence E. Adams
Indian Hollow
Frabolla
Justice Court
Leroy
Elyria
Indian Hollow Road
Indian Hollow Bridge
William Kushinsky
Frabella
West
Kushinsky
Adams
Auto Runs Amuck In East Broad Street Crash
A wildly driven car headed west on East Broad street crashed into two vehicles and then a third, fleeing on Washington avenue. Four cars suffered dented fenders and bumpers. The offender, with a bent fender and damaged wheel, fled the scene. A Buick coupe stolen in Norwalk, a 1926 blue five passenger model with license 664-630, was reported to police by owner Frank G. Ream.
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East Broad Street
Harry Foels
West 116Th St
Cleveland
Washington Avenue
ALTO
Norwalk
Frank G. Ream
Airwar maneuvers stage mock battle over Columbus
Columbus area hosts a mock air ground war with 200 airships and 800,000 land troops. Blue and Red armies will fight over Columbus using airplanes from Fairfield and Norton Field with radio links and mapped maneuvers to simulate invasion and defense. Mock declaration of war set for midweek as planes probe fronts and depots.
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Columbus
Dayton
Bic Darby
Reds
Fairfield Air Depot
Norton Field
Big Darby
Cincinnati
Seventy nine jailed in Warren gambling raid
Warren May 13 seventy nine persons were jailed after police under Captain George Salen busted into an alleged gambling place. A dice table a roulette wheel and other gambling paraphernalia were seized. George Nexas 45 was arrested as proprietor and 75 men were detained as loiterers.
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Warren
George Salen
George Nexas
Elyria American Legion Memorial Home Campaign Ends In Triumph
Final reports show subscriptions totaling 39 230 dollars with a promised top up to 40 000 dollars. William A. Ely pledged to cover the balance after contributing a lot and two thousand dollar gifts. Four Legion teams each raised about 2 474 dollars. Workers celebrated with a parade to Ely Park and fired the big cannon announcing success.
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Elyria
T. L. Moise
William A. Ely
Ely Park
Legion Grounds to be landscaped as memorial
D Robertson of 528 Woodlawn Ave will landscape the Legion Memorial area on Ohio street as a tribute to his son Harry Robertson who died in an army air service incident. The event followed by a rising vote of thanks to William A. Ely and cannon salutes in Ely Park after a YMCA parade led by the high school band. Mayor James A. Hewitt and Jerry Ferguson spoke amid a park celebration and a hat stunt.
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William A. Ely
D. ¥. Robertson
Legion Memorial
Ohio Street
Woodlawn Ave
Harry
Harry Robertson
Legion
Ely Park
James A. Hewitt
Jerry Ferguson
Campaign workers to stage parade across town tonight
American Legion Memorial Home campaign workers plan a parade at 7 30 starting in front of the county jail to celebrate reaching a $40 000 drive. Jim Armitage leads the plans with the drum and bugle corps from the local Legion Post and Oberlin Legion Post joining. The parade will be followed by a celebration with red fire at Ely Park.
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American Legion Memorial Home
Jim Armitage
Legion Post
Oberlin Legion Post
Will Legion
Ely Park
Northwestern liquor inquiry pits Phi Pi Phi members
Northwestern University will hold a board inquiry into reports that liquor was served at a Phi Pi Phi dinner dance for Phi Mu Delta. Twenty two Phi Pi Phi members face possible suspension if liquor is found to have been served. Robey F. Myers resigns as president and claims self blame. Phi Mu Delta members may be questioned. A student crusader linked to the inquiry is cited by students. In a separate incident, a coupe driven by John Baer struck a light pole on Cleveland Street, causing major damage but no injuries.
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Northwestern Evanston
Northwestern University
Phi Pi Phi Fraternity
Phi Mu Delta
Phi Pi Phi
Phi Mu
Robey F. Myers
James A. Armstrong
Cleveland Street
John Baer
Erie Street
Lorain
Hght
Baer
Chinese Found Strangled To Death On Scioto River
The body of an unidentified Chinese man, apparently strangled, was found in the Scioto River near the Rich Street dam. A tie was tightly bound around the neck, and the body was only in shoes and trousers. A taxicab driver discovered the body, believed to have been in the water for eight or nine days, with police suspecting murder by business enemies.
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Columbus
Scioto River
Rich Street
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