Prohibition Advocate News at Ohio Convention
Mrs Ellan A Boole head of the W C T U spoke at an Ohio convention urging prohibition as the best method to control liquor traffic. She cited Supreme Court decisions and referendums as proof of popular will and urged 100 percent registry and party affiliation to support dry candidates.
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the United Tes
Ellan A. Boole
Tokivo
Twional Women's Christian Terrance Union
Ohio
Dle
Connecticut
Rhode
Boole
Congress
Canada
Registry Bvery
W.C. T U
Ember
Iity
al Smith
Two Killed as Train Wrecks at Washout Near Hallstead
At Hallstead Pennsylvania an old Lackawanna passenger train No 28 wrecked at a washout east of town last night. The engine tumbled a 30 foot plunge killing engineer Mr Esterrook and fireman infant. An express messenger John Kady and mail clerk John Fraser were lightly injured as the combination express car and two other cars toppled onto the engine.
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Hallstead
Lackawanna
Here
Esterrook
John Kady
John ‘Raiser
Salesman Dies as Auto Catches Fire in Ohio Crash
W A Verg 32 auto tire salesman of Sidney was burned to death near Piqua when his car struck a telephone pole on a sharp turn while returning from a corn campaign at St Paris. Identification was from an idler book found in the car. Survived by wife and 4 year old son Louis of Sidney.
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Lletin Piqua
W. A.verg
Auto Tire
Idney
Gtere
St. Paris
Gregr i
Louis
Sidney
Committee to Submit Eleven Resolutions to WCTU Convention
The resolutions committee asks the Ohio WCTU to consider eleven measures including prohibition slogans, pledges for dry candidates, anti obscene literature actions, highway projects for unemployment, and peace education. The group is chaired by Mrs. Anna Mendenhall with members Ava McNuil len, C A Craig, Nora Pontius, and Arnétta Gall West.
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Committee On Resolutions
Ohio
W.c.twu
Anna Mendenhall
Cleveland
Ava MccNuillen
C. A. Craig
Nora B. Pontius
Arnétta Gall West
Coolidge Reluctant to Be Drafted for 1928 Nomination
Senator Fess reports President Coolidge opposed a 1928 renomination draft and voiced displeasure with local leaders urging a run. He emphasized Coolidge’s view that the presidency should not hinge on one man and noted the president would prefer no drafting talks. The piece also notes Owens River Aqueduct length at 233 miles.
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Washington
Fess
Ohio
White House
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Senate
Congress
Coolridge
Fees
Cooldge
Owens River
Sierra Madre Mountains
Los Angeles
Big Hallowe'en Celebration Draws 70000 at Mardig
The municipal Hallowe'en event, organized by the general committee at the Eagles club, aims to entertain kids and adults with prizes from perfume to coal. An estimated 20000 attendees are possible if weather cooperates, with Columbia and other townships sending bands. Police Chief Stankard and County Commissioner Richmond arrange donations to cover expenses. Eagles, American Legion, Boy Scouts and others assist.
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Hallowe'en
Eagles Club
Columbia
B. J. Stankard
W. B Richmond
Richmond
Eagles
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Officials At Conference On Roads Plan Meeting
County commissioners W B Richmond George Rhodes and Chas Murray left for a conference with the State Highway department in Columbus this morning. They were joined by County engineer Chas Biggs City Solicitor Don Myers Lorain councilman J L Proter Oberlin banker J W Stone Oberlin A R Branson and Willis Hines of Wellington to push a dependable road program for the coming year amid many sections needing countywide improvements.
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W. B. Richmond
George Rhodes
Chas Murray
State Highway Department
Columbus
Chas. Biggs
Don Myers
John Baird
Lorain
J. L Proter
Oberlin
J. W. Stone
A R. Branson
Willis Hines
Wellington
Rankin Finds Three Illicit Stills in Lorain Raids
C E Rankin and Lorain police liquor squad conducted seven raids in Lorain uncovering three stills including a 25 gallon capacity unit at Clemente Martino’s home. Authorities seized 910 gallons of mash and destroyed over 1,000 gallons of wine and liquor. Martino and Dominick face Oct 26 hearings on charges of manufacture and possession and related equipment.
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C. E. Rankin
Lorain
Clemente Martino
East 19Th Street
Rankin
Martino
Strenick
Thomas Dominick
Elyria Avenue
Talders
Dominick
French fliers land in Buenos Aires after Pelotas hop
Dieudonne Costes and his partner Lebrix, French trans Atlantic aviators, touched down in Buenos Aires at 2:54 p m today after a flight from Pelotas Brazil. The arrival underscores ongoing cross Atlantic air travel feats by French aviators.
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Buenos Aires
Argentine
Dieudonne Costes
Jeep Lebrix
Pelotas
Brazil
Mrs Hill Heads Local Women’s Christian Union Delegates Work
Mrs Nellhe M Hill of this city led committees arranging hospitality for W C T U delegates. Delegates praise the excellent hospitality and courtesy, calling the convention the best in their history.
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Lorain County
WC Tuu
State Board of Trustees
Wnelhé M. Hill
W.C T. U
Rows Steal Lumber From Houses Under Construction
Elyria police report multiple complaints of boys stealing lumber and building materials from houses under construction on Eastern Heights. Chief E J Stankard has not yet ordered officers to detain suspects at the city jail.
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Elyria
Eastern Heights
E. J. Stankard
Board of Trade Members Grow After One Day Drive
A meeting at the Newell hotel expressed satisfaction with the 1927 membership drive. The one day campaign added 65 new members, lifting total membership to 343 and expected to reach 350 after follow up. Twenty workers were present and praised for their efforts, led by Robert Rice and Secretary B J Fellow.
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Board of Trade
Newell
Elyria
Duainess
Robert Rice
B J. Fellow
Rice
Fellow
D. B. Symona
L. Sotherdon
Jim Armitage
Willam Damm
A B Sauer
Karl Plocher
Elyria Savings Petitions Real Estate Sale to settle Estate
The Elyria Savings and Trust Company filed a court petition against Edward L. King and others seeking sale of real estate on West Avenue to settle an estate.
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Elyria Savings & Trust Co
Edward L. King, Et al
Weat Avenue
Re elected to 16th successive WCTU presidency
Mrs Florence D Richard of Columbus was chosen for her sixteenth straight year as president of the Ohio WCTU at the fifty fourth annual convention. Of 978 votes cast she received 447, with Mrs Viola D Stomans second on 117. Other officers were re elected: vice president Mrs Viola D Romans. corresponding secretary Mrs H D Van Kirk. recording secretary Mrs E S Loomis. assistant recording secretary Mrs Anna K Davis. treasurer Mrs Frances E Fuller. trustees Mrs Florence P Jane and Mrs Alice Taggart.
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Florence D. Richard
Columbus
Ohio
Richard
Viola D. Stomans
Viola D. Romans
Airs
H. D. van Kirk
E. 8. Loomis
Cleveland
Anna K. Davis
Cincinnati
Frances E. Fuller
Madison
Florence P. Jane
Boston
Alice Taggart
Jeffersonville
Delegates Hear Reports At W C T U State Convention
Morning and afternoon sessions at the First Methodist Episcopal church covered department reports including Americanization, Child Welfare, Christian Citizenship, and Health. Speakers included Grace Leigh Scott of Greenville Indiana who urged teaching the story of life and cautioning against indiscriminate movie viewing.
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Ohio Messenger
Lucy E. van Kirk
Fannie Drummond
T. L
Mabel ¥Arnell
Bessie Kuntz
Misa Grace Leigh Scott
Greenville
Ind
Miss Scott
Ife
Noted Persons On Program Today
An imposing array of speakers is scheduled for closing sessions of the convention. Madame Sayyzd A Barakat founder of a home for orphan girls at Abelh Mt Lebanon Syria Senator L T Marshall Renia author of the Marshall bill George Southwall Cleveland district superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League and Dr J Moore Columbus superintendent of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League will address the afternoon session. District Attorney A E Bernsteen Cleveland and U S Congressman Clyde Kelly Punxsutawney Pa will address the evening session today.
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Sayyzd A. Barakat
Abelh
Mt Lebanon
Syria
L. T. Marshall
Renia
George Southwall
Cleveland
Anti-Saloon League
J. Moore
Columbus
Ohio Anti- Saloon League
A. E. Bernsteen
U. S
Clyde Kelly
Punxsutawney
Convention Votes Against Limiting Tenure Of Office
The Ohio WCTU convention rejected a six year tenure limit amid strong opposition. Carrie Flatter of Xenia proposed the amendment, seen as targeting state president Florence Tuchard who has served fifteen years. About 70 to 90 delegates attended, auditorim filled at First Methodist church. A True Patriot's March capped the evening as unions earning True Patriots badges paraded for awards alongside Columbia and Uncle Sam.
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Ohio
First Methodist Church
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Toadstool Poisoning Claimed Berea Woman Life
Mrs William Selzer aged 46 died at her Berea home after eating toadstools she believed were mushrooms. Her husband and son Wilbert 16 were treated and are expected to recover, doctors reported.
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Berea
William Selzer
Wilburt
Auto Tour For Delegates At Elyria Visit
Delegates at the WC T CG convention in session will tour Elyria today at 4 pm. Autos will be provided to view the town’s historical points. Mrs. Deane Burns chairs the sightseeing trip committee with Mrs. Nellie Hil and others assisting.
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WC. T. CG
Elyria
Deane Burns
Hostess Union
Nellie M. Hil
Hirs. A
Anna Kennedy
H. W. Merriman
Invitations Extended for Next W C T U State Convention
Delegations from Columbus and Bellefontaine invited the next W C T U state convention to be held in their cities. The invitations were accepted but action will wait until after the convention by state officers.
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Columbus
Bellefontaine
Widows Sued Over Alienation Of Husband’s Love
Mrs. Katherine M. Stump sues neighbors Mrs. Efe Sweeny and Mrs. Stella Riggs for 50000 alleging they enticed her husband Rove E. Stump away with soft words and affection and social gatherings. The suit was filed in Dayton Ohio on October 20.
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Dayton, O
Katherine M. Stump
Rove E. Stump
Efe Sweeny
Stella Riggs
Judge Sentences Two Prisoners In Toledo Workhouse
Elyria youths Tommie O Niel and Joe Sobbary faced sentencing after guilty pleas. O Niel received ninety days in the Toledo workhouse for concealed weapons. Sobbary was given six months for non support of dependents.
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Tommie O'Niel
Elyria
Toledo
Joe Sobbary
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