Oberlin Homecoming Weekend Includes Alumni Events
Oberlin College marks 1929 Homecoming with trustee meetings and exhibits at Carnegie Library. Alumni and students gather for a spirit rally ahead of the Western Reserve game on Saturday at Athletic Field. A soccer match Oberlin vs Reserve, concerts, and all college party follow, with Sunday services and Shansi memorial events concluding the weekend.
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Oberlin
Obertn College
Coi
Carnegie Library
Anex Chapel
Alumni Association
Western Reserve University
Presiio
Reserve
B&s
Vistors
Womens Giese
Elyria Man Guilty of Arson by Jury in Sandusky
Elyria junk dealer Northfiarry Kenig of 1191 East River Street was found guilty by a Sandusky jury in common pleas court on arson charges for burning a barn owned by his wife to obtain insurance. Trial lasted about a week with 35 witnesses. defense attorney Lawrence Webber plans a new-trial motion.
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Sandusky
O. North
Fiarry Kenig
East River Street
Elyria
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence Webber
Elstia Kentz
Early Life of Charles J Snoble A Young Lawyer
At 21 Charles J Snoble, a Baldwin Wallace College student from Elyria, pursued education at the University of Michigan, earning a liberal arts degree in 1925 before studying law at Michigan and Western Reserve University. He is unmarried, lives at 117 Waverly Street, and enjoys chess and literature.
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Charles J. Snoble
Claldwin-Wallace College
Elyria
University of Michigan
Liberal Arts
Michigan
Western Reserve University
Snobble
Waverly Street
Lax
Chest workers to hear Leonard TY Skergs Friday
Leonard TY Skergs, general secretary of the Youngstown YMCA, will speak at the opening dinner of Etlrria's 1929 Community Chest campaign at the First Congregational Church. More than 259 campaign workers are expected to attend as the drive aims to raise 97,803 pounds, ending November 25.
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Leonard TY. Skergs
The
Youngstown Y. M. C. A
Etlrria
Community Chest
First Congregational Church
Blast Probe at Standstill Delays Timms Spring Co Cause
Investigators paused as they prepare to hear testimony and settle final details on the Timms Spring Company blast. Coroner Mines E. F. Perry said no new developments since the gas main hole through the plant was found.
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Timms Spring Company
Perry
Fester Dar
Oberlin matrons balk at standardizing college diets
Oberlin Ohio November 14 matrons of the college dining halls back standardization as a cost saver but reject Tobins idea of extending it to the science of feeding students. Trustees will decide on standardization at their meeting tomorrow.
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Oberlin College
F. W. Tobin
Tobin
Boy Stabbed To Death By His Schoolmate
Cleveland Ohio November report says 16 year old Benjamin Spants a public school pupil was stabbed to death by another school boy after a heated argument near the school. The assailant drew a pocket knife and repeatedly stabbed Spants who died shortly after. Police held the attacker at the school for questioning as teachers could not determine the quarrel cause.
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Julletin Cleveland
Benjamin Spants
Ses
Spants
Fear Smallpox Spreads in Bucyrus Area
Fear of a smallpox epidemic prompts health authorities to vaccinate school children and require those refusing to stay home. The outbreak began two weeks ago with cases also reported in Crestline.
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Crestline
Freezing Temperatures Predicted Across States
United Press reports a cold wave may envelope the region as a low pressure system moves in from the Rocky Mountain plateau. Snow flurries, falling temperatures near freezing, and disrupted travel mark the approach of the storm, with several lives reported in the early-stage blast. Weather forecasters caution the current disturbance may not reach the intensity of recent tempests.
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United Press
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington
Rock Mountain
Ohio
Chicago
Rocky Mountain
Missouri Valley
Lake Michigan
Lakecraft
Weather Bureau
Rockies
Ohlahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Secretary Good in critical condition after surgery
Washington reports on November 14 says Secretary of War James M. Good remains in a critical condition after an operation for appendicitis. Temperature rose mildly, but doctors call it a normal reaction. heart action and pulse are strong, though the prognosis is uncertain until the perforated appendix is checked. Mrs Good stays at the hospital. no visitors except Lieutenant Commander Joel Boone, Hoover’s physician, who reviewed the chart.
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Washington
James M. Good
Flodar
Walter Reed Hospital
Hooter
Good
Mrs. Good
War Department
Joel T. Boone
Hoover
Local Exchange Handles 52611 Calls After Disaster
The Elyria Telephone Company reported that last Saturday 52611 calls were processed by automatic switchboards after the Timms Spring Co disaster, far above the average 37000. The information desk also received significant traffic, underscoring the surge in telephone use during the event. A. F. Curren, president, released the figures to the Chronicle Telegram.
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Timms Spring Co
Elyria Telephone Company
A. F. Curren
Chronicle-Telegram
Mayor proposes shared-cost plan for Lorain bridge
Lorain Mayor James A. Hewitt suggests a county funded bridge proposal with Lorain paying a larger share tied to direct benefits. He estimates a 69 cent per thousand tax rise, amounting to about $3 yearly on a $5,000 property, arguing Lorain would gain most from the project while other areas see smaller impact.
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Lorain Bridge
Lorain County
James A. Hewitt
Elvriz
Major Hewitt
Lorain
Elyria
Brighton
Wellington
Couturs
Federal tax cut urged as Mellon outlines plan
Washington November 14 1929 the treasury secretary Mel ton proposes a 1 percent tax reduction on 1929 incomes and corporate profits to be applied in 1930. Congress aims to act quickly once the tariff bill clears. Leaders expect broad support with no serious opposition as stock prices and business conditions face easing signs. A separate disclosure notes voter spending exceeded 1200 dollars in a Lorain County tuberculosis hospital bond drive with detailed campaign expense tallies for Elyria and nearby towns.
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Washington
Secretary of Treasury
Melton
Congress
Hawley
House
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Bible To Be Speaking Book On Thin Steel Wire
London reports the Bible will be written on a mile of thin tempered steel wire using electro magnetic recording. Dr Kurt Stille of Germany devised the system with Blattner and Telegraphic Patent Syndicate joining British interests. The device records by impressing sound on wire and can produce many copies with no wear. Louis Blattner hopes home sets hit the market before Christmas.
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London
Kurt Stille
Blattner Organization
Telegraphic Patent Syndicat
Berlin
Louis Blattner
Bond Set In Liquor Possession Case
Jack Bogen of Lorain was freed on an $860 bond after arrest for liquor possession. He appeared before Judge George, with trial scheduled for 1 p.m. today. Alger will speak at the Lorain County Beekeepers meeting on November 18 at the Johnsons in Amherst. No alarms were reported at Central Fire Station on the 13th.
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Jack Bogen
Lorain
Horen
J. George
Alger
Horton BE. Alger
County Agricultural Extension
Lorain County Beekeepers’ Association
Ray Johnson
Amherst
13Th Central Fire Station
Man Confesses in Murder of Truck Guard
BULLETIN CLEVELAND November 14 Detectives said one man confessed and three others were sought in a gun battle that ended a labor feud. The victim was Theodora Knuil, 19, a motor freight guard. Police captured a suspect while he tried to repair bullet holes in his car after an ambush.
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Cleveland
Theodora Knuil
Hawaii Sugar Planters Lobby Ties Tariff to Hawaii
Royal D. Meade, Washington representative for Hawaii Sugar Planters Association, testified before the Senate committee on sugar lobbying. He disclosed a $20,000 annual salary plus a $6,000 per year expense allowance funded by Hawaii planters to press for the highest possible sugar tariff. Meade said the group includes forty plantation owners and 150 business men and has recruited workers from the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
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Foy
Hawaii
Meade
Senator Walsh
Montana
Hawaii Sugar Planters Association
Fortr-Tne
Philippines
Farto Rico
Credit Bureau Discusses Two Collection Departments
The board of control of the bureau met after a luncheon to consider establishing two collection departments in collaboration with Eisra Credit Rating Bureau. No definite action was taken, but discussion focused on reorganizing collection efforts and improving credit relations with members.
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Eisra Credit Rating Bureau
Board of Control
Eelub
Hr Credit Vrelation
Samman Elected to Avon Lake Public Affairs Board
Peer Samman was elected a member of Avon Lake’s Board of Trustees for Public Affairs last week. A board expense account filing notes spending on reading material, mail, and speeches used to solicit support. the race was unopposed.
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Peer Samman
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
Avon Lake
Alestion
Board of Elections
Samman
Pantages Sued for $500000 Damages in Los Angeles
Alexander Pantages theater magnate, recently convicted of assaulting 17 year old Eunice Pringle, was named defendant in a $500,000 damage suit filed by Nick Dunney, a trial witness, in Los Angeles California.
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Pantages
Los Angeles
Calif
Alexander Pantages
Eunice Pringle
Nick Dunney
Sea
Leaders Shoot Forward Add Millions in New York Stock Market
The New York stock market surged as bullish signals sparked broad buying. United States Steel and Standard Oil led gains with shares climbing, while bear raids faded as confidence returned and brokers rushed orders around a strong morning rally.
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New York
Tandard Oil
New Jerser
Jona D. Rockefeller
United States Steel
Stock Exchange
Attempt to Buy Million Shares of Standard Oil Fails
New York Nov 14 buyers sought 1,499,0900 Standard Oil of New Jersey at 50 this afternoon. The bid, tied to Rockefeller rumors, was placed after the market close and stock opened at 59, rising before trading. In other news J S Carrell 53 vice president of American Locomotive Co died suddenly on a subway car. he resided at 277 Park Avenue.
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Standard OH
New York
Standard of! of
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Stork
Fresterdar
Standard Oil of . J
Manufactuerber
J. S. Carrell
American Locomotive Co
Park Avenue
Quiet Police Court Session At Hes Headquarters
At Hes headquarters this morning Major James A. Hewith presided with no cases scheduled in police court. The quiet session marked a rare pause in city adjudication with no defendants appearing before the magistrate.
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Hes
James A. Hewith
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J. F. Emerich
Peter Samman
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George Stark
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William Castle
Vobu E. Hecock
J. E. Lyons
Alex Schilleman
Ralph Reinhardt
George Kuntle
Harold R. Penton
Amherst Village
J. S. Clifford
C_E_ Cooper
E. L. Moebius
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Henry Brandt
E. H. Brocker
Cyril Gates
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Carl J Tomanek
Avon Lake Village
James H. Degnan
Theodore Weber
Justice of the Peace
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J. J. Vaughn
Justice of Peace
Carlisle Township
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Frank Raht
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Stice of Peace
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W. G. Wagner
Ncar Grower Lobby
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