Japan plans occupation of 7500 square miles in China
Japan announced intent to occupy 7500 square miles of China as Chinese and Japanese troops clash within 50 miles of Peiping. The US legation in Peiping advised evacuation of eight American families and 80 students near Tungchow. General Muto claimed Japan nearly achieved its objectives and hinted at creating a neutral zone while stopping before Tientsin and Peiping if China complies.
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Japan
China
Peiping
United States Legation
Tungchow
Tunscow
Mandarin Highway
Luan River Triangle
Yobuyoshi Muto
Manchukuo
Changchun
Tientsin
Chinese Troops Hold Lines Under Severe Japanese Attack
Yen le North China May 15 Chinese regiments poorly equipped but determined held their lines against a deadly Japanese assault. Nanking regiments were entrenched behind barbed wire with machine gun nests as Peiping garrison men erected sandbag barricades in the streets.
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United Pres
Yenle
North China
Pieping
Nanking
Peiping
Peeping Murden Allegations Stir Local Interest
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Peeping Murden incident near Menchurle with unclear details. The readable text mentions troops and possible timing clues but lacks coherent charges, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics. Further legible material needed for a complete summary.
Convocation Plans Mentioned in Fragmentary Text
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a convocation or meeting idea labeled as a plan or concept. No clear date, place, or participants are identifiable from the legible text.
Local Angler Claims Record Two Carp Catches
William Hartman of Grafton reports catching two large fish in the river near Breeds yesterday and this morning. One carp weighed 11 pounds and measured 45 14 inches, the other 18 pounds and 24 inches. Hartman asserts the catches prove his claim to big fish stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hartman
Grafton
Slaven truck driver incident reported near Oberlin
A driver on Ober road in Oberlin was involved in a ditch incident while delivering services. Deputies described the situation as a possible breakdown with the truck leaving the roadway on a Saturday, with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Heath
Laing
Michigan
Ober
Oberlin
Depu
den Utiles
Pleads Not Guilty To Large Store Theft Case
Larry OTool pleaded not guilty before Mayor W H VanQster after being arrested by officers C E Barnhard and N A on suspicion of stealing six baseball gloves and stoves from Sears Roebuck. Ralph Young, store manager, identified the gloves and stated six items were taken. O'Tool claimed selling additional stoves for five and a half cents each. Three gloves were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Otool
Mice Ae
Betit Tanceau
W. H. VanQster
O'Tool
Astrolmen C. E. Barnhard Saday
Ralph Young
Sears Roebuck
Young
O'Teo
Flour carload to be unloaded here
A second carload of flour is to be unloaded at the local depot. Officials report the shipment is part of ongoing bread relief and will be distributed to nearby bakeries and pantries.
Final Arguments In Means Case Under Way
Norman Whitaker, charged with attempting to defraud Evalyn B. McLean of 855 006 on a promise to negotiate the return of the Lindbergh baby, neared final arguments as Means, a former federal agent, rested after declining to testify. The 102 District Supreme Court jury of seven women and five men was to hear closing remarks late today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rema Arine
Norman Whitaker
Evalyn B. McLean
Lindberth
Whitaker
Oxford University Graduats
Means
District Supreme Court
Tomerow
Health Exams At Ridgeville For School Entry
Ridgeville health department schedules childhood medical exams for North Ridgeville Fields Schools entrants next fall. Dr H H R O Brien county health commissioner and nurse Mabel Wale oversee seven Wednesday sessions from 4 to 12 with parent accompaniment to assess needs before school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rideville
North Ridgeville Fields
HH. R. O'Brien
Mabel Wale
Egist
North Ridgeville School
Elyria High School Year Book Due Friday
Ninety six pages of pictures, art and information about Elyria High School will be offered in The Elyrian. The book includes graduates, faculty, classes, and historical notes. It is produced by Bernard and Russell Kabemaer with the 1960 yearbook team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Agi
Cab Oraaduatins
Maol
Catelys
Bestrica Rugy
Bernard
Russell Kabemaer
Ostatt Hsther
Lotta
Death Record for Harmiston Residing on Cleveland Ave
Funeral attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Mr. and Mrs. August Duta, Mrs. Koagalk, Frank Krugmann, Wm. Jsese, and Frad Le. Mrs. Harmiston had resided at 538 Cleveland Avenue until about two months ago and was connected to the Universal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amererst
Dsugeera
Ser
Milan
Oia
Uebert Humistan Doms
Universal Church
Charao
Stimawand
Ametare Mads
Harmiiston
Cleveland Avenue
August Duta
Koagalk
Mga
Frank Krugmann
Wm. Jsese
Amd Frad le
Court hears action on grounds of separation and support
In a common pleas matter a wife seeks relief against her husband alleging lack of support and affection. The petition states the couple married in La24 and accuses the husband of abandonment with the wife citing grounds of gross neglect and failure to provide. The proceedings involve Arthur Merean and Fred Henneimer among others, with the case set for a Saturday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Ada Common Pleas Court
Army Airplane Crashes Near Knox Kentucky
An army airplane crashed during maneuvers near Knoxville Kentucky forcing a landing on Howard Street. Lieutenant George An was uninjured while Sergeant Miller, who rode in the plane, received a leg injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankkeuin
Davion
Knox
Kyx
Cearge An
Serid Miller
Ceant
Steve Sepyy Kk
Hoover
Britain holds hope for US war debt moratorium before June
London reports British officials still hope the United States will grant a war debt moratorium before June 24 as Britain plans its June payment. A final decision awaits the arrival of Secretary of State Eisai] and attendance at the World Economic Conference where plan discussions will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Max
Britain
Eisai
World Economic Corfepenes
Navy Cuts Ordered by Chief of Naval Operations
Admiral William V. Pratt ordered one third of the U.S. fleet placed in reserve and more than 2,900 enlisted personnel reduced. The action, announced in Washington on May 1, targets trimming the active navy to meet budgetary and strategic goals.
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Washington
William V. Pratt
Naval Operations
United States
Navy
French Flier Mermoz Sends Help Call in Atlantic Attempt
Jean Mermoz, renowned French aviator, attempting a Brazil to Dakar crossing, issued a distress call today as he flies the South Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakar
Senegal
Africa
Jean Mermoz
South Atlantic
Brazil
Flood Wipes 20 Homes From Foundations
A rainstorm along a stream in the Thomas Fork Valley near Pomeroy Ohio flooded the area Sunday, sweeping 20 homes from their foundations. Residents awoke and fled to high ground as water overtopped banks. Mob. Pat Thornton escaped by swimming when his car was carried away. The highway remained closed for eight hours.
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Pomeroy, O
Thomas Fork
Here
Pat’ Thornton
Arkansas Hit By Rains And Tornado
Weather toll rises with tornadoes in Arkansas over the weekend leaving at least four dead and heavy property damage. Rail service delayed up to twelve hours as floods and washouts disrupt the north state. fatalities include T W Simpson of Franklin Bank and Pete Gaston cafe incident victims.
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Little Rovk
Ark
Nias
Lyem
T. W. Simpson
Lear
Tarzan Play Ends in Tragic Flooding Accident
Leonard Tarzan in Kanginueg Morrison mercs Jost Bisile fights a flooded area as a limb breaks during a Sunday performance, leading to a fatal fall. The incident occurred amid rising flood conditions and disrupted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Tarzan
Kanginueg Morrison Mercs
Jost Bisile
Ziead Meche
Ernest Torrence Veteran Actor Passes
New York May 15 veteran character actor Ernest Torrence died at Lenox Hill Hospital from complications after an abdominal operation. He planned a European vacation and had been ill weeks earlier. Torrence, famed for versatile roles, began as a concert pianist in Edinburgh and studied in Germany and London. He rose as a leading baritone and later found fame in American cinema, though often typecast in heavy or villain roles. He is survived by his year old son Ernest Torrence Jr.
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New York
Ernest Torrence
Lenox Hill Hospital
Terrence
Hollywood
Tha Fiim
Oddiv. Torrence
Edin-burga
Scotland
Pirate
Edinburgh Academy of Music
The
Conservatorium
Stuttgart
Germany
Royal Academy of Music
London
Esteady Wolvea
Laver Queera
Lonedon
Tarrance
Intferm Emetica
Tres
SIN
Shaggy
Evebr
Jesse L. Lasky
Ernest Torrence Jaes
When two quarrel the hen who stays silent is praised
A cryptic quote from the Talmud about wisdom in conflict appears amid garbled text discussing the fur trade and world affairs. The readable fragment frames silence as virtue in quarrels, but the source is incomplete and lacks identifiable events or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmud
New Queen To Be Crowned At May Festival
At Oberlin on Friday May Day festivities begin with the crowning of the Kindergarten School queen Betty Van Dene relinquished to Barbara Hart. The event includes May dances, the May pole, and a short play by the Kindergarten Dramatic Club under Miss Helen McClean and Mrs. T. Berinoly.
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Oberlin. O
Metcalf
Betty van Dene
Barbara Hart
Stuart Walker
Helen McClean
Feren T. Berinoly
Local clubs plan meetings and events this week
The Women's Progressive Club hosts a meeting at Mrs Hattie Smiths home 204 North Pleasant street with Mrs Minnie Carter as guest. Mr and Mrs R Graham entertain Monday Night Club with a dinner at Ohberlin Tavern and bridge at West Vine street. Miss Edith Williams hosts Just Us Club on Woodland avenue. Frank KE Peck Chapter of the Order of DeMolay meets in club rooms. American Legion Auxiliary holds a regular meeting in Legion rooms. Missionary Societies sponsor a tulip tea at Mrs C H Yocoms 251 Forest street Wednesday May 1 at 3 00 pm. Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church meets Wednesday.
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Women’s Progressive Club
Hattie Smith
North Pleasant Street
Minnie Carter
Ting
Ber. Mro
R. Craham
Ohberlin Tavern
West Vine Street
J. A. McGrann
Woodland Avenue
Frank KE. Peck
Order of DeMnajay
Edith Williams
Locust Street
Just Us
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Missionary Societies of the Methodist Church
C. H. Yocom
Forest Street
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Oberlin society notices and events listing May gatherings
Local notices list meetings and activities in Oberlin including Odd Fellows smoker at Woodland Avenue home May 16, First Church sections meeting May 17 at various streets, American Association of University Women annual banquet May 18 at Oberlin Inn, West Lorain North Cedar Neighborhood Club rescheduled to May 25, and Phyllis Wheaties Club event May 14.
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Guide
Elm Street
S. Charles Reed
North Main Street
Phyllis Wheaties Club
Oberlin Wl.oc
T. UL
East Oberlin
Churen
J. H. Horn
Union Sireet
Paul Wainwright
Elyria
Banby Wainwright
Medina
Oberlin
Francis E. Street
Cuyahoga Alls
Charlotte Scott
East College Street
O. V. Carper
Week
Keith A. Haien
John Haien
Morgan Street
Hermonite
Mount Hermon Preparatory School
Mount Hermon
Mass
Rebekah Relief Committee
E. A. Malham
East Lorain Street
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Clevelandites Protest Nazi Activities Across City
More than 18 000 residents from diverse races and creeds joined a public protest against Germany's persecution of Jews. Speeches condemned Hitler and urged US action, naming leaders Stephen Wise and various clergy, civic figures, and politicians from Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Germany
Tie Mail
Hitler
Phi Stephen Sl Wise
Jewish Peas of Meat Cou
al Capore
Amerival
Ae W. Crife
Uobssesman
Stephen M. Young
Kiaery Paver
Pigs Amn
James al M.padden
Mayer Ray T. Miller
Tae Rev
al Go Culier
el Mereamirshy
Reey
Three Planes In Mishap No One Hurt
Fragment shows three planes involved in mishap with no injuries. One plane reportedly crashed near officers and a field, while other details reference Fort Knox and an air incident with smoke and intrusion into warehouses.
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Bowm Air
Fort Knox
Traer Ware
Await Hitler's Speech Before The Reichstag
Berlin observers await Adolf Hitler's address to the Reichstag in a special session. The event could shape disarmament talks and international negotiations on military and economic peace, amid tense debate over German armament rights. Von Papen warned against disarmament and urged national resolve.
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Berlin
Mav Ts
Reichstag
Cheneasjar
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Chanel von Papen
von Papen
Munster
R Frans
Smith declines nomination as mayor in New York
Samuel Seabury, counsel to the legislative committee, emerges as a fusion candidate after Alfred E. Smith rejects a mayoral nomination. Smith states his decision is final with no compulsion or persuasion. Seabury was approached by fusion readers but did not answer.
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New York
Samuel Seabury
Lofay
Fusion
Alfred EB. Smith
Smith
Seabury
Real Estate Transfers in Avon Lake Subdivisions
Midland Bank of Cleveland transfers to Thomas W. Scott the sublet rights to Avon Dover Beach Subdivision Number Two in Avon Lake. Gertrude M Uprichard deceased transfers to John Uprichard, Gertrude Louise Uprichard, Margaret Uprichard, William J Uprichard, James Edward Uprichard, and Jane Uprichard the properties at Woodhaven Beach Subdivision 1101 and Belmar Beach Subdivision 278 in Avon Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Transers Midland Bank
Cleveland
Thomas W. Scott
Avon Dover Beach
Avon Lake
Gertrude M. Uprichard
John Uprichard
Gertrude Louise Uprichard
Margaret Uprichard
William J. Uprichard
James Edward Uprichard
Jane Uprichard
Woodhaven Beach
Belmar Beach
Cleveland Markets: Wheat Corn and Supplies Report
Market brief from Cleveland showing wheat and corn prices by grade, oats and hay values per ton, flour and mill feeds pricing. Notes on seasonal shifts, shipment expectations, and regional supply factors with references to standard exchanges and delivery terms.
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Guaen
Cleveland Thain and Hay Exchange
Colrn
Timothy Steed
Mypg
Gandhi Weakens as India Hopes for Survival
The correspondent reports Gandhi's frail condition after a long fast, sparking concern across India. Prominent figure Sarojini Naidu, celebrated poet, is cited as saying Gandhi remains hopeful despite danger to the independence struggle. The report notes leaders and followers anxiously await his status.
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K. Gandhi
United
Afri sSaraz Naidu
Sertina
Rubber Industry In Akron Booms As Workers Return
In Akron many plants resume full operations after overtime cuts. Thousands of workers are recalled as orders pour in and rehiring expands around Good year Croodrich Fur inne and ex ve Ey plants. Officials say by week’s end most layoffs will be reversed and 18 percent returnees are among those rehired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisron
Evers Akron
Goody Ear
Croodrich
Furinne
Gonodvear Eines
Body of Aviator Uncle Found in Genesee River
The body of Richard S. Redfern uncle of famed aviator Paul Redfern was found floating in the Genesee River near Rochester. He had been missing from home since April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N.Y
Richard 5. Redfern
Paul Redfern
Genesee River
R.S. Redfern
Oldest Bottle of Beer Shown in Williston Window
The oldest North Dakota beer bottle, belonging to Milford Prine, is shown in a Williston shop window. It dates from his grandfather who acquired it during a G A R convention in Milwaukee and retains its original seal and cork with wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Williston
Aipe
North Dakhota
Milford Prine
Milwaukee
Too many voices rebel against modern machinery
A fragment notes discontent with current systems and a call to dismantle machinery as a protest. The statement frames a desire for total upheaval rather than reform, reflecting broad dissatisfaction with contemporary technology.
Funeral Sermon Honors Mrs. Hill and Prohibition Advocate Role
The Rev. Bond delivered a sermon praising Mrs. Hill of Oberlin for lifelong church service and dedication to National Prohibition. He compared her to William Lloyd Garrison, noting her courage and unwavering commitment from childhood faith to public life, including her transfer to the Methodist Church. The city honored her with a half mast flag at City Hall during her funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrs F
Kr Loomis
Lakewond
Mys
Fannie Pern
Oberlin
Columbus
Bond
Reyer Chowas
Chariv
Christ
Lea
Stoney
Suria
Eaton Township
William Lloyd Garrison
Hill
Garrison
United States
Swastikas Mar Local Bar Open Draws Crowd Away
Detroit patrons refused to stay after spotting swastika emblems at Ben Kramer's cnop house Neuer beer garden project. He believed them lucky symbols and ordered their removal after hundreds left the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ben Kramer
Cnop
Germany
Ben
Mark Twain’s reluctance to be labeled a comedian
The author behind a large canon resisted being boxed as a humorist despite public perception. He sought respect for his novels and social critique, preferring to be seen as a serious writer and thinker rather than a pure entertainer.
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United Press
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Butter &S Q L
Western Reserve Finance
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Ridgeville
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Herbert Humiston
James Re
Reap
Arthur Merean
Funur Trezenak
Fred Henneimer
Utomobile Automats
Kas Wat
Daltaing
Aatora
Dbulletin
Arkansas
Guy Plays
Tarzan
Chicago
Jorhn H. Bain
Juddames F. Fardy
Jollet
Clibh
Senate
Dems
Ife Senate
Spa
Cleveland Produce
Leiho
Heavy Dressers
Legiern Byoaiersn
Lasik
Corey Readds
Pat Mivis
Gary Ova Beb
Gandhi
Akron
Mark Twain
East Ave
O’donnell Paint & Wail Paper Co
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