Murder Charge After Patrolman Griffin Death Emerges
Cleveland police and sheriff’s deputies press a manhunt for John Leonard Whitfeld after an indictment for first degree murder in the death of Patrolman Dennis Griffin. Tips from Kent and Akron about a blue roadster with a man and woman proved unfruitful as searches extend toward Geauga Lake Wingfoot Lake and Central Station. The case hinges on the officer’s death while on duty and carries the possible death penalty under Ohio law.
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Cleveland
John Leonard Whitfeld
Cuyahoga County
Grand Jury
Dennis Griffin
Kent
Ohio
Geauga Lake
Akron
Wingfoot Lake
Whitfeld
Central Station
Missing opera star Lydia Nightingale reported by husband
May 15 report from Massachusetts says Lydia Nightingale the opera singer known as the Swe rale disappeared since yesterday while her husband Raul, a tenor, reported she left with a 1-2 carat diamond necklace purchased for $14,900. Authorities say she may have funds and may have traveled to New York after visiting friends.
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Lidia Rand
Swerale
Raulatic
Carl
Mass
Lydia Isssing
Unclear text about E Schacht death and funeral
Fragmentary report mentions E Schacht age 28 death at an unspecified location. Names Robert Tavlor, A McCormick, and Rebel Yeomen member. Funeral seems to be planned with local religious figures mentioned. Text is garbled and incomplete.
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E. Schacht
John
Robert Tavlor
A. McCormick
Larence
Yeomen
Andwij
Heigelawn
Ars i
Elyria Flower Growers Plan County Peony and Gladiolus Society
Elyria flower growers and neighbors from Butternut Ridge and Oberlin discussed forming a Lorain County peony and gladiolus society with Elyria as headquarters. A peony show in spring and a gladiolus show in late summer are planned, aiming to pair local displays with notable state gardens. Public meeting Wednesday will organize, engage growers, hom e gardeners, and students in the effort.
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St. Thomas
Canada
Butternut Ridge
Oberlin
Talk & Wornin County Bank
Willard and Fir Po Signings Stir Contention in New York
Mia Rickard announced the signing of former hea Willard to meet Tavis Tho South American in a match to be held by Jair 7th in wear Willard and Rickard cited a conference with Flo Johnson as justification. London reports Mary 1h-Rameau MacDonald urged the Russian proposal for a conference to negotiate a peaceful settlement amid London Moscos tensions. Rome recorded three earthquake shocks with no damage.
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New York
Mia Rickard
Hea
Ight Ajté Troon Willard
Apion
Tavis Tho
Jair
Wear
Willard
Rickard
Flo Johnson
Phas
Loxdon
Mary
Rameau i MacDonald
London
Moscos
Brutal Lava of Policeman Whitfield Tied to City Figure
John L. Whitfield, murderer of Patrolman Dennis Griffin of Cleveland, was a frequent visitor to this city. He entered the Grand restaurant with Marie Price a week ago and had supper. Whitfield had previously hauled a Park Dairy car and sold cheap spark plugs. Police chase extended to South Amherst before loss of track.
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Dennis Griffin
Cleveland
Grand
Marie Price
Whitfield
Park Dairy
E. J. Stankard
Cleveland Police Department
Jimmie
Berkline
Whitfeld
Obitts
South Amherst
Courthouse Awaits Report On Missing County Recorder
Courthouse officials await the state examiner’s report on the investigation of Frank Irish’s books, with the county auditor and prosecuting attorney ready for receipt at any moment. The commissioners will decide whether to declare the office vacant based on the findings. The missing recorder has been gone nearly two weeks with no word.
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Frank Irish
Ohio Auto Club backs state road rebuilding plan
At its nineteenth annual convention in Columbus the Ohio State Auto Club adopted a resolution urging the rebuild of new roads across the state with current traffic capable construction. The meeting featured remarks from president Fred H. Caley and officials from Cleveland Zanesville Mansfield and Canton with trustees elected from Akron Steubenville and other cities.
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Ohio State Automobile Association
Fred H. Caley Iveland
Lorher
J. F. Atwood
W. D. Mears
Cleveland
Paul M. Herbert
Thad Brown
J. H. Dodshon
Zanesville
J. T. Trac
Fred Oh
W . F. Wickwire
Mansfield
L. B. Timmerman
Lima
H. M. Schusfell
Canton
Ralph F. Hirsch
Tre Charles C. Janes
North
Warren
George H_ffer
Akron
Rene D. F . Telrao
George Hamil Steubenville
Wicklow Rebel Band Leader Captured in Battle
A report notes the capture of Commandant Plauncxett, leader of Wicklow rebel forces, following a confrontation with opposing Wicklow and TeValaera loyalists. The article also mentions America’s trade balance for the first four months, with imports exceeding exports by about 4 percent and a value of 190,609 dollars released by the Department of Commerce.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce
Three Suits Enjoin Proceeding With County Roads
Three suits filed in Lorain County Common Pleas seek to halt road work by State Director Herrick and Hig Construction Co. Four mandamus suits in common pleas accuse favoritism in bids, lack of brick funds, and insufficient treasury money. A temporary restraining order blocks further work pending court action.
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Columbus
Herrick
Hig Construction Company
Lorain County
Common Pleas Court
E. C. Slack
Comnel
Baker
Slack
Sowers
Man killed as bus overturns near Columbus
Mayr Lawson, 42, and his wife along with two daughters Miss Eva Bray Meril and Garfield Forbes suffered serious injuries after a bus overturn near Columbus. The party returning from Yellow Springs were en route to attend the funeral of Mr Lawson's brother when the accident occurred.
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Columbus
Mayr Lawson
Eva Bray
Meril
Garfield Forbes
Yellow Springs
Brother
W Lawson
Lorain Official Report on Booze Charge Fails Clarity
A garbled Lorain item notes an official involved in a booze charge and mentions a park superintendent and currency suppression of agricultural credit. Names, dates, and clear roles are unreadable, leaving ambiguous details about the individuals and actions.
Death Notice of Mornie Umbstaetter in Cleveland Home
Obituary item notes the death of Mornie Umbstaetter at midnight in Cleveland. It mentions the deceased was 59, lived on Stay Street with her husband, and lists scant details of survivors and the cause, reflecting a brief late breaking death notice from a local paper.
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Cleveland
Great Pais Jack Deringens Ght Great Qin Trait
Fragmentary note references a death case linked to Northwestern 1 with a body found after a year. Readers see garbled names and unclear events. key details and involved parties are not recoverable from the copied text.
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Great Pais
Jack Deringensght
Beame Gi Mae
Northwestern 1
Holds Donahey Cant Name Marshall
Columbus May 15 Attorney General Crabbe says Marshall lawfully exercises his duties as a member of the state utilities commission and that the governor lacks authority for a recess appointment. During the last session Donahey nominated William A Hopkins to succeed Marshall. the senate refused to confirm. The position pays 6000 a year.
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Columbus
C. C. Marshall
State Utilities Commission
Marshall
Crabbe
Donahey
Senate
William A. Hopkins
Cincinnati
Sidney
Five Die in Frisco Freight Wreck Near Mounds Valley
Five men were killed and two likely fatally injured when a Frisco freight train derailed three miles east of Mounds Valley Kansas, about 18 miles from Parsons, according to coroner reports. The tramps were said to be riding in a box car and the cause remains unknown.
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Parsons, Kas
Mounds Valley
Kans
Lorain Mayor Sees Himself Vindicated
Lorain mayor Grall defers comment on charges and says he will meet Governor Donahey next Thursday to discuss them. He expects to return home vindicated after the meeting.
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Lorain
Grall
Donahey
Surrenders After Slaying Relatives in Athens
Bert Juniper, 29, will be held to the grand jury on a first degree murder charge for shooting to death his wife Ethel White in their Trimble township home. The killing occurred last night in front of her two children amid stated quarrels between them. Juniper, a store clerk, surrendered immediately after the incident and faces multiple matters.
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Athens. O
Bert Juniper
Hi Law
Ethel White
Tirtle
Trimble Township
Juniper
Tuniper
Anson West, 77, of Pittsfield, Dies
Anson West, 77, of Pittsfield, died today after a long illness. He was a longtime mentor in the local community and active in area Feats Le nani events. his passing leaves a gap in local life, with friends recalling his quiet service and dedication.
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Anson West
Pittsfield
Ansan
Westerdas
Pittstoo
West
le Nani
Fannie
Tt Affernosn
Moror Tre
Supreme Court Forecloses Mortgage Upholds Ruling
Supreme Court affirms lower court decision on mortgage foreclosure. Higher court rejects appeal by the lender, leaving the foreclosure intact and the awarded costs in place. The ruling clarifies the application of foreclose procedures in the case.
Flood Strips Hot Springs as Death Toll Rises
A massive flood devastates Hot Springs Arkansas with at least seventeen killed and heavy property damage. Rescue efforts stagger as rivers recede, bridges wash out, and a Red Cross relief train moves in from St. Louis while电 scattered survivors are aided by improvised evacuations. Probate statistics reveal 816 marriages last year and multiple state institution placements.
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Marquette Hotel
Rosenthal Shoe Store
Dixie Cafe
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
American Railway Express Company
River Finnle Company
Red Cross
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Little Rock
Free Erin Rebels Nabbed in London Raid
London May 15 Home Secretary William Bridgman told the House of Commons that England requests the Irish free state to release all Irish detainees deported from England to Ireland. All Irish arrested for the republican cause will be freed, though some may face criminal proceedings in British courts.
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London
Home
William Clive Bridgman
House of Commons
England
Lorainite sues for 75000 damage in head injury suit
Seph Hembley of Lorain files a 75000 damage suit against The Lake Terminal and The National Tube Co. alleging an August 12 injury when a turnbuckle fell from above and struck him on the head shoulders and back causing fractures and permanent injuries.
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Seph Hembley
Lorain
Lake Terminal
the National Tube Co
Adants
Ben Hu Loose Head Death Sparks Fraternal News
Fragmentary OCR indicates a tragic death linked to a fraternal group with scattered references to Ohio New York and national manufacturing leadership. Readable elements mention an open act or incident and potential shop ownership, but details are unclear.
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LOOSE
Delay in release of captives by Shantung bandits
May 15. Despite diplomats promises the release of captives including Americans by the Shantung train bandits seemed delayed. Latest advices from Lincheng said prisoners remained in brigands' hands in the mountains.
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Pekin
Shantung
Linocheng
Jennie Shoupe 74 Died After Illness At Home
Mrs Jennie Shoupe aged 74 died at her home 215 Eichth street after an illness. She had resided in the city for many years and was beloved by neighbors. Survived by husband Rollin and Ernest, and George S of Cleveland, Esther Field, and Alva. services to be held at home Thursday afternoon.
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Jennie Shoupe
Eichth Street
Rollina
Ernest
George S
Cleveland
Esther Field
Alva
Walton Seeks Divorce and Custody of Children
Ella Walton files divorce against Vies Walton after three years of absence. She seeks custody of the two children and alimony.
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Beeun Byella Walton
Vies Walton
Bids Open May 28 for Century Park and City Streets
In Wilmington on May 15 a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station was destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 66068 dollars. Bids are now invited for Century Park and for paving adjacent streets with bids opening May 28.
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Wilmington
Del
Baltimore and Ohio
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