Alfred Smith proposes tax and relief program for national emergency
Former Democratic candidate Alfred E. Smith outlines a reform plan opposing the soldier bonus bill while urging Congress to back a manufacturers tax and a wine beer levy to fund unemployment relief. He calls for Hoover to extend moratorium powers, a repeal of Prohibition, and a focus on public works financed by federal bonds. Smith criticizes current relief and urges a special committee to review Wilson era veterans protections.
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New York
Alfred Smith
Congress
Hoover
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Smith
Wilson
249 Families Supported by Elyria Associated Charities
Spring brought little relief in Elyria as 249 families remain aided by Associated Charities. Fuel bills lessen slightly, while other needs persist. About 150 men gained one day of work weekly on street and park projects, with some finding other jobs. New requests continue to outpace departures as spring labor expands.
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Elyria
Associated Charities
P. C. Gilman
Payments by Ohio officials deemed illegal in Vermilion and Berlin Heights
A state auditor report by State Examiner P A Remnes lists $78 102 65 in illegal payments between May 1 1927 and Jan 30 1928 affecting the villages of Berlin Heights and Vermilion in Erie County. Individuals named include W W Henkelman 1 0 7 1 21 for engineering services. Major H K Welch 43 170 for travel and excess bills. W G Fischer 20 020 for fire chief travel. Clerk Wy M Mitchell 9 for funds without receipts. Recovery amounts and penalties are specified for Vermilion village.
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Examiner Rempers
W. W. Henkelman
Vermilion
Lally
Enungei
Welch
Health Board Mossings
WG. Fischer
Mitchell
Jinuari
Grand Jury Told Of Payment Of Ransom Money
In Bronx County a grand jury heard evidence about Dr. John F. Condon and negotiations with men who claimed to kidnap and ransom infant Augustus Lindbergh Jr. The first witness was Col. Henry L. Breckinridge, an attorney and advisor to Charles A. Lindbergh, who met with Condon before and after the payment of the $50,000 ransom.
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New York
John F. Cond
Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Old Tn
Bronx
Henry L. Breckinridge
Charles A. Lindbergh
Condon
Battery Stolen From Truck At Waspira Home
Theft reported today after a battery was removed from a truck in the driveway of Mrs. Shapira at 714 West River Street Was. Police were notified.
Explosion wrecks home killing Cleveland woman
A gas explosion in a Cleveland home killed 57 year old Mrs Anna Boris as she slept in a front bedroom. Her husband John 59 was critically injured. Their daughter Anna 14 and Helen 13, along with boarder William Bucko and nephew Alex Boris 26, escaped serious harm. Fire officials blamed a basement gas leak. Damage estimated at 2000.
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Anna Boris
John
Anna Povlisin
Boris
Joseph Povlisin
Anna
Helen
William Bucko
Alex Boris
Injtarr Battalion
James Flynn
Joseph Nealon
Death Record Frank Standen in Elyria
The death of Frank Standen age 45 at 758 West River Street occurred Monday morning in Crm Iumbous Ohio where he and his wife were sister in law Mrs Arthur Kinzel. He is survived by his widow and several relatives including Mrs T Standen brother Standen of Veland Mrs Chaerles McDeniels Mrs William Johns and Gus Erdman of Toledo. Funeral conducted Thursday afternoon at Elyria. Arrangements announced later.
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Frank Standen
West River Street
Morriss
Iumbous
Arthur Kinzel
His. Pare
T Standen
Standen
Veland
Senate clash as Long taunts Smoot over tax plan
In a chaotic scene from the chamber, Senator Long berated the finance committee and mocked Senator Smoot over tax policy. He threatened to summon the Secretary of the Treasury as the gallery drew fury and aides argued the merits of proposed tax changes amid the heated exchange.
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Senate
Jonog
Simoois
Democrats
Senators
Long
Smoot
Lous
Majerit
Pam
Treasury
Harrizissippi
Denier
Mills
Secretary of Treasury
Watson
Memorial Day Committee To Meet In City Hall
Memorial Day observance plans discussed by the Memorial Day committee at a City Hall meeting set for tomorrow at 7 80 PM. Secretary J G Schrock announced principal address by E L Bailey assistant superintendent of county schools. high school band, Ladies Drum Corps, Veterans of Foreign Wars drum corps, and American Legion to provide music.
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City Hall
Toomorrow
J. G. Schrock
E. L. Bailey
County
Sedggis
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Nudist League Opens Quarters in Cleveland
A Cleveland group calling itself The League of Naturalists conducts physical culture training in a two story house. More than a dozen men and women participate with bathing and artificial sun baths as part of their routine. The organization seeks funds and references to similar groups in Germany and Russia.
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Cleveland
League of Naturalists
Germany
Russia
Scouts to Sell Brooms for Blend Institute
Scouts led by Elvria Boy Scouts announced today the sale of brooms starting Saturday to benefit the Ohio Institute for the Blind.
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Blend Institute
Elvria Boy Scouts
Ohio Institute For the Blind
Elyians Slightly Injured in Accident
Mr and Mrs Harry C Well and Mrs Samuel Hebal at 130 Columbus Street sustained slight injuries when their car was struck by a machine driven by Ms Fred Crandall of Cleveland on Cleveland Street at about 645 PM yesterday. Mrs Crandall skidded in the wet street rails, pushing Weil’s car over a curb into a tree. Mr Weil was thrown from the car. he and his wife had cuts and bruises and left hospital after dressing. Mrs Hebal remained in Memorial Hospital for observation.
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Harry C. Well
Samuel Hebal
Columbus Street
Fred Crandall
Cleveland
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Weil
Local Car Collision and Boat License Case Report
A accident on Second street and East avenue near 5 P M yesterday left G A Reisinger of Stop 11 Laks avenue with a cut from shattered glass after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Alex Bush of 127 Cascade avenue. Charles Krakow of Avon was sued for 25 dollars and costs for operating a motor boat without a license, arraigned before Justice Walter H Watts. State Game Warden W F Holeoma led the prosecution.
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G. A. Reisinger
Laks Avenue
Alex Bush
Cascade Avenue
Second Street
East Avenue
Acrord Gee
Charles Krakow
Avon
Walter H. Watts
W. F. Holeoma
Oberlin Club Marks 20th Anniversary With Dinner
A Oberlin Inn dinner last night celebrated the Oberlin Exchange Club’s twenty year milestone with 60 to 75 members and guests in attendance. J T Hender Mrs Miller and Hobbs gave welcomes as a history of the club was recounted by Mrs Tity. Out of town guests included MacGroff of Chiraza and Mrs Avderheide of Cleveland. Local residents and guests from Ottawa Chicago Evanston Akron and Cleveland attended and roses were sent by former member Mrs Bonth of Ottawa, IL. Reverend Gaylord James of First Baptist spoke as Rev Carnell filled the pulpit in his absence. Additional social notices list bridge luncheons and visits among Oberlin residents.
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Oberlin Inn
J. T. Hender
Ottawa
Oberlin
MacGroff
Chiraza
Avfderheide
Cleveland
Gaylord James
First Baptist Church
Bradley Beach
N. J
Carnell
Fire Of Unknown Origin Damages Noble Cottage Building
A fire of unknown origin late at night damaged Noble Cottage on North College Street, with damage estimated at several hundred dollars. The blaze reportedly began under the porch and spread to the third story before firefighters gained control. Also noted was a brief on Professor W. H. Chapin.
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Noble
Ast College Street
Three Pass Life Saving Tests at Elyria YOM
Three additions to the number passing life saving tests at the Elyria YMCA include Elyria High School students John Gutowski and Harold Wieland and Oberlin College student John Bronson. Another class will be organized this summer for those interested in instruction and testing.
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Elyria Yom. C. A
Jotn Gutowski
Harold Wieland
Elyria High School
John Bronson
Oberlin College
Tulips Bloom At Elyria Lumber Yard Display
Piles of lumber and bins of gas backdrop a vivid tulip display on Cheat Nut Street north of the New York Central tracks. Elyria Lumber and Coal officials, seeking aesthetic contrast to a prosaic trade, planted about a thousand tulip bulbs in planned beds and started rock gardens with unusual evergreens for a brighter, welcoming scene.
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Cheatnut Street
New York Central
Elyria Lumber and Coal Company
Banking law amended to aid business and rebuild office block
Ohio lawmakers approved a banking law amendment to mobilize funds from closed banks via the Reconstruct ion Finance Corporation. The measure passed Senate 29–0 and House 101–0, with an emergency clause 23–0 in Senate and 111–0 in House. Governor urged swift enactment to boost state business, while the Manly-Marshall Act authorized certificates up to 50.90 for repairing the new state office building damaged in the April 14 explosion. Also noted, William Rainey was fined $5 for intoxication by Mayor Van Oster.
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Tinanes
State of Building Commission
Ohio
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
House
Milton J. Scott
Chillicothe
Banking Committee
Howard D. Porter
Cincinnati
Markets Cleveland Produce and Livestock Prices
Cleveland markets report mixed prices across produce and livestock. Poultry and eggs show stable to slightly weaker bids. vegetables and greens move with steady demand while potatoes and onions vary by origin. Hog and cattle futures reflect a cautious tone with moderate gains for some weight classes.
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Cleveland
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