Survivor recalls battle with sea in Eureka shipwreck
Jorgen M. Greve the sole survivor of the schooner Brooklyn tells from a Eureka hospital how he clung to wreckage for hours after the vessel foundered off the California coast. He describes brutal waves, mangled nails, and the loss of 17 crewmates as he searched for his mates and awaited rescue.
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Eureka
Calif
Jorgen M. Greve
Brooklyn
Greve
U. S
Charley Hawk
Matt Johnson
Christ Sandler
Jens Hensen
St Clairsville Bombing Sparks Armistice Day Protest
St Clairsville Ohio November 12 members of the local American Legion who celebrated Armistice Day by bomb tearing a grocery store that stayed open despite a mayoral proclamation prepared a written explanation to justify their action. The note will present the veterans viewpoint.
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Legion
ST. Clairsville
American Legion
King Opens Round Table Conference on India Policy
King George V urged a firm basis for India’s future political development as he opened the Round Table conference in the House of Lords. He stressed minority and majority rights and the convergence of diverse Indian races creeds and castes toward self government amid large police presence to deter protests by Indian nationalists and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
India
London
George V
Royal Gallery
House of Lords
Serious Water Shortage Hits Ohio Towns
United Press reports a severe water shortage across eastern central and western Ohio as drought persists with little rainfall. Caldwell in Noble County faces critical supply with Duck Creek for the power plant completely dry, prompting conservation and a sentry to allocate scarce water for potential emergencies.
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United Press
Ohio
Caldwell
Noble County
Duck Creek
Three Killed On Farm By Bandits Near Boscobel
Bandits seeking buried treasure killed Cornelius Horrigan Patrick Gorman and Paul Gorman on a lonely Boscobel farm after they resisted. Stephen Horrigan was wounded as robbers, three men and a woman, searched the house and left with unknown loot. Authorities note long circulating tales of hidden riches drew would‑be treasure seekers.
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Boscobel
Wis
Cornelius Horrigan
Patrick Gorman
Gorman
Paul
Stephen Horrigan
Cornelius
Horrigan
Horrigans
Gormans
Paul Gorman
Governor weighs special session on unemployment relief
Columbus Ohio November 12 Governor Cooper said he is evaluating a special session of the legislature next month to enact emergency unemployment relief. The two to three day session would coincide with caucuses of new members and focus on enabling cities to raise funds via emergency bond issues for public works and relief programs.
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Columbus
Cooper
Fugitives claim guards sold saws aiding Mansfield escape
Bulletin from Cleveland reports Mansfield reformatory guards supplied saws to prisoners for 3 each, enabling six inmates to escape after bars were cut. Three recaptured fugitives say the escape was arranged with saws. guards deny involvement, stating the trio had no saws.
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Cleveland
Mansfield Reformatory
Cleveland Heights
W. G. Burrows
Mansfield
Ridgeville Hosts Lorain County Teachers Meeting
Ridgeville will host a Lorain County Teachers meeting at North Ridgeville High School auditorium this Saturday. County Superintendent R P Vaughn announced teachers from all Lorain schools will attend. Speakers include Dr E E Lewis on Guidance from Ohio State University and Dr W W Peters from the Cleanliness Institute. Music by the Ridgeville Girls Glee Club and solos by Dorothy Sandrock and James Davidson are scheduled, with a Fields’ Corners school musical demonstration after Frank’s talk on the Music Program in the Lorain County Schools.
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Lorain County
North Ridgeville High School
R. P. Vaughn
E. E. Lewis
Ohio State University
W. W. Peters
The
Cleanliness Institute
New York City
Gerald M. Frank
C. D. Barrett
Ridgeville Girls’ Glee Club
Dorothy Sandrock
Belden
James Davidson
Avon
Fields’ Corners
Frank
Meadow Lark Attracts County Coloring Contest Youths
The meadow lark coloring contest draws many entries from boys and girls in the county. With two days left this week, participants submit colorful pages and aim for the Birdland prize kits including water colors crayons and bird pictures to copy.
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Rember
Birdland
Legion Men and Families Back Community Chest Drive
Elyria post No 12 of the American Legion urged all members and families to aid the Community Chest drive at an Armistice Day banquet. Commander Agate announced eight teams of Legionnaires under General Persons, with Dan Symons as vice chairman, and 60 to 75 members expected at the opening meeting. The event drew a large crowd, featured a chicken banquet, a vaudeville program, and music by local artists. Judge Skeel praised Elyria’s civic work, and city officials, including Mayor Hewitt, expressed support for the Legion and welfare efforts.
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A. R. Agate
Elyria Post No. 12
American Legion
Agate
Legion Home
Ohio Street
Legion
C. A. Persons
Dan B. Symons
Community Chest Idea
Elyria
Harvey C. Cheney
Leonard Wagner
Ray Gordon
Fred Koons
Gladys West
Mark Osborn
Gordon
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
Lorain County
Warren
Green
John Eldon
Skeel
Cleveland
Elyrians
Common Pleas
Cuyahoga County
Hig Hobby
Elyria Legion
Whistles To Blow Bells To Ring For Campaign Open
Elyria prepares for the Community Chest opening at 6 30 p m Friday with bells and factory whistles to sound from 6 30 to 6 32. Myron Jones, general chairman, reports churches and factories likely to join. An opening dinner 6 30 Friday at Congregational church will brief workers. Don G Sotherdon selected to chair a downtown division.
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Elyria
Myron Jones
Jones
Community Service Council
Congregational Church
Don G. Sotherdon
White Againt Income Tha White Againt Income Tha
Governor elect White faces a split legislature over an income tax as Democrats hold the House and Senate. Opponents predict vetoes will stall tax bills, while farm groups push for a personal income levy to fund state needs. City lawmakers fear it would drive industry away, and rural legislators back tax legislation for revenue.
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Columbus
White
House
Senate
General Assembly
All Records For Fire Alarms To Be Broken
Elyria firemen await a fire alarm expected to tie the city year record for fires. Through ten and a half months this year 244 fires have occurred, just one short of the 245 record set in 1928. Fire Chief Bates cites carelessness as the main cause and warns that rising fires reflect rising neglect of safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
W. N. Bates
Du Pont Former U S Senator Dies At 66 In Delaware
Wilmington Del November 12 General T Coleman Du Pont former United States senator from Delaware and leading financier died at his home yesterday afternoon at age 66 after a period of illness starting with a throat infection and hospital treatment.
Elks Increase Pledge to Community Chest
Elks Lodge voted to raise its annual pledge from 75 to 250 dollars to meet higher Chest demands this year. Chest workers praised the decision as many rely on aid, and lodge members cited greater need among beneficiaries.
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ELKS
Elks Lodge
The
City Budget Debates Over Americanization Association
In downtown offices and stores the solo citation is assigned to a city official. Letters from societies and individuals protest the executive committee dropping the Americanization Council from the Chest budget. A motion to reconsider was approved, leading to a lengthy discussion of the Association's activities and a subsequent motion to eliminate it from the Chest budget this year, which passed.
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Sion
Executive Committee
Americanization Council
Americanization Association
Elyria Americanization Association Eyes Separate Fund Drive
The Elyria Americanization Association may launch a separate fundraising campaign after being dropped from the Community Chest budget. R C Maston, president, called a council meeting this afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss plans to sustain the association’s work without Chest funding.
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Elyria Americanization Association
Community Chest
R C. Maston
Maston
Americanization Council
Chamber of Commerce
Milk Fund Passes $300 as Ball Tickets Sell Fast
Elyrra Eagiles-PTA Milk Fund Drive topped the $300 mark this morning. Over 400 Charity Ball tickets have been sold for tonight. Milk Fund bottle collections in city businesses continue to grow the drive. Grand Charity Ball tickets are honored at the Elks, Eagles, or Garden Golf dance halls with radio entertainment planned.
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Elyrra Eagiles- Parent Teachers’ Association
The
Elks
the Eagles
Garden
Grange Master Praises 18th Amendment At Rochester
Louis J. Taber, master of the National Grange, opened the annual convention in Rochester. He called the 18th Amendment the greatest moral reform of the century and urged continued prohibition advocacy. He criticized repeal forces as mercenary and proposed a conservation bureau in agriculture and transfer of reclamation to agriculture. He outlined five steps for economic readjustment including stabilizing values and expanding farm credit.
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Rochester
N. Y
Louis J. Taber
Columbus
Ohio
National Grange
Taber
Grange
Bureau of Conservation
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Reclaimation and Irrigation
Department of Interior
Noted lecturer headlines Elyria High assembly
Jesse Pugh, nationally known speaker, delivered the morning address at Elyria High School. He opened with humor and readings and closed with an interpretation of Rudyard Kipling's The Light That Failed, urging students to endure challenges gracefully.
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Jesse Pugh
Elyria High School
Pugh
Rudyard Kipling
Lorain Agents Lead Talks at Northeast Ohio Extension Conference
Two Lorain County agricultural extension agents were slated to speak at a Cleveland conference of extension agents in Northeast Ohio. Horton B Alger would present on Relationships with the Farm Bureau and Miss Wilma A Bonar on Relationships with Women's Clubs.
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Lorain County
Ohio
Cleveland
Horton B Alger
Farm Bureau
Wilma A. Bonar
Elyria Merchandising Clinic Opens Tonight
The 15 week course for Elyria business and professional men begins tonight at the Y M C A. Cleveland instructors from Fenn College will teach advertising salesmanship business organization marketing finance and credits and collections. Classes meet Wednesday nights for two subjects per session. Sponsored by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce merchants division.
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Elyria
The
Y. M. Co
Cleveland
Fenn College
Merchants’ Division
Elyria Chamber of Commmerce
Purdue Professor Injured In Bombing At Lafayette
W F Heidergott Purdue University instructor in practical mechanics was seriously injured when a bomb wired to his car exploded as he started the engine. The blast tore his face, damaged the car, and wrecked the garage. Heidergott, 54, has taught at Purdue for twelve years and formerly lived in Indianapolis.
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Lafayette
Ind
W. F. Heidergott
Purdue University
Heidergott
University
Indianapolis
Lorain County Grand Jury Accepts 12 Cases for Ruling
The Lorain County grand jury will convene for its second September session next Tuesday to investigate 12 cases. Among them a manslaughter charge against 22 year old Frank Jacobin for allegedly striking and killing Mrs. Mary Hoya of Amherst with an automobile on October 15. Other charges include auto theft, burglary, armed weapons, and child non-support.
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Lorain
Prince Of Wales Rides On Huge Seaplane
In Calshot England the Dornier DO-X carried the Prince of Wales and six others on a 26 minute trial flight near Southampton. Also aboard were Wilson Cross Gordon England Dr and Mrs Claude Dornier three Royal Air Force officers and the crew. The craft landed smoothly on water after circling at 500 feet.
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Calshot
England
Prince of Wales
Southampton
Prince
Wilson Cross
Gordon England
Claude Dornier
Royal Air Force
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