Grotesque Parade Set for Halloween Frolic in Elyria
Local General Halloween committee outlines a city wide parade with only floats, no ads, and music from city bands. Participants urged to assemble on Cheapside at seven, parade flows west on Second to West, then Broad, East, and back to Cheapside where celebrations continue. Prizes offered in three age groups plus best character, best organization, best stunt.
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General Hallowe’en Committee
Elyria
Ouely
Broad
Second Street
West Avenue
Broad Street
East Avenue
Cheapside
Old Town
Hallowe'en
Rotary, Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs
The
Elks, Eagles, Moose
American Legion
K. of
Public Health Nurse Resigns From City Post
The board of health accepted Miss Margaret Miskall’s resignation as city nurse citing financial reasons. Her term ends November 1st and she will move to Erie to continue similar work. Miss Lottie Jathison is expected to apply for the city nurse role, but school nurse duties may be affected.
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Board of Health
Margaret Miskall
Yard
Miss Miskell
Erie
French
Miss
Lorain Murder Trial Opens Monday
James Pleasant of Lorain faces a common pleas court trial for first degree murder in the June 12 fatal shooting of his roommate Otis Rai 3 during a dispute about life. A patrolman captured Pleasant near Reid Avenue and 18th Street minutes after the incident.
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James Pleasant
Lorain
Common Pleas Court
Pleasant
Otis Rai 3
Beath
Rallie
Easant
Allie
John!arly
Reid Avenue
18Th Feet
Obituary and local notices from Wheeling and Holmes County
Obituary notices report Melinda Stace aged 80 dying Friday night at a Home for the Aged in Wheeling with burial planned in Sunfield Michigan. Additional items note Anita Ramsey, infant daughter of Mrs. Dura McNamara, dying after ingesting 15 tablets and a divorce filing by Lorain resident from Albert Mieger amid alleged abuse. Former Premier A. Bonar Law’s condition improves after illness. A coal mine near Nersburg-Holmes County owned by John Donald catches fire.
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Melinda Stace
West Avenue
Shermerly
Kent
Ohio
Fears
J. H. Hurst
Sunfield
Mich
Tmer
Wheeling
W. V
Anita
Dura McNamara
Lo 1
Damaged New Road Near Lorain Prompts Repairs
County commissioners reported several machines drove over the new concrete pavement on North Ridge road from Pearl road to West River road. W. B. Richnound said the surface is "green" and not ready for use, with autos spoiling the stretch and requiring repairs after motorists repeatedly crossed it. Warrants have been issued for men seen driving on the fresh concrete and they are expected in court soon.
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North Ridge Road
Pearl Road
West River Road
W. B. Richnound
Steamer Changan Loot Yields Fifty Thousand Silver Dollars
In Shanghat on October 27 the Chinese steamer Changan carrying a large consignment of silver dollars was looted enroute from Hankow. A total of fifty thousand dollars is reported missing with the captain claiming he had fifty dollars disappear. Police were alerted after Holt Brown said he found thirty three dollars under his pillow and later fifty more vanished.
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Shanghat
Changan
Hankow
Holts Brown
Hinkson Targets Jones in Elyria Mayoral Letter
Democratic candidate Harry Hinkson releases a voter letter challenging Mayor Jones over the City N Y C grade crossing contract and waterworks pipe decisions. He contends the railway agreement can be enforced regardless of mayor, criticizes pipe purchases, urges responsible governance, and pledges to safeguard city finances and enforce laws.
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Harry Hinkson
Jones
Hinkson
National Tube Co
Hink~som
Lfe
Elyria
Double Life Causes Man to Death by Own Action
Cincinnati, Oct. 27. John Cartwright, 32, ended his life by gas at home while his 3 year old daughter played nearby, driven by infatuation for another woman. His widow Mrs. Della Cartwright, 22, found the body. Cartwright had been arrested after a quarrel with his wife over the other woman. she later refused to testify and withdrew charges despite injuries.
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Cincinnati
John Cartwright
Della Cartwright
Cartwright
Contagious Diseases Reported in Elyria
The sanitary officer reported four cases of whooping cough four of diphtheria three of measles and two of scarlet fever in Elyria all quarantined and city free of contagious cases last night.
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Board of Health
Paroled today for McBride in Ohio case
G B McBride was paroled today after pleading guilty to removing and disposing of unparted property. Judge Thompson granted the parole with support from Lorain residents including Fire Chief David Hart present in his favor during the morning proceedings.
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G. B. McBride
Sniltf
Thompson
Lorain
David Hart
Lorain men sentenced for liquor law breach and arrests
Two Lorain men Peter Kruppes and Andrew Kopoc were sentenced to the penitentiary for a third liquor law violation plus fines. A parole motion for Kopoc was denied after review. Prohibition officers busted a party at Louis Mogus, arresting Mogus and wife after finding five gallons raisin jack and 100 gallons red wine. Sheriff Underhill investigated a ditch crash near LaGrange, with Frank Weet and Miles Sweeney injured. four gallons of whiskey found in the car and both men charged with transporting liquor.
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Lorain
W. B. Thompson
Peter Kruppes
Andrew Kopoc
Kopoce
Thompson
Lawrence Webber
Frank Klady
Louis Mogus
Mogus
Webber
Underhill
LaGrange
Frank Weet
Cleveland
Miles Sweeney
Weet
Sweeney
Court of Common Pleas
Elyrians held in Lorain death by borrowed auto
Earl Burton of Elyria is held at the Lorain police station pending investigation of the killing of Frank Kenovies of Lorain. Burton's companion Herman Geibel was released on bond as a witness. The car struck Kenovies at 28th and Vine, dragged him about 75 feet, then rolled on for five blocks before stopping. Burton says he was frightened and did not know what to do. The borrowed car belonged to Raymond L Nelson.
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Earl Burton
Beverly Court
Elyria
Lorain
Frank Kenories
29Th Street
Herman Gieble
Burton
Geibel
28Th
Vine Streets
Kenovics
Giebel
Perry
Kenovies
National Tube Co
Raymond L. Nelson
Fagles Week of Hilarity Begins Anniversary Celebration
The Eagles lodge on Broad Street marks its 20th anniversary with a week long series of events. Musical features include Schubert's orchestra Smith's City and Vocal Orchestra Elyria Orchestra and local bands. Free tickets and daily prizes are promised as the party unfolds with carnival style activities and nightly programs.
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Eagles Lodge
Broad Street
Progra Schubert
Smith
Elyria Orchestra
Hallows
Fior
County Flower Show Slated at Elk’s Auditorium
Lorain County florists announce a county flower show to be held at Elk’s Auditorium. Event details remain sparse with pricing unclear, but the date spans the eight to ninth of an unspecified month.
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Lorain County
Elk’s Auditorium
Weather outlook shows showers next week in Washington
The weather forecast indicates showers on several days next week across the Washington area with near normal temperatures. The forecast highlights periods of precipitation and lull intervals, signaling unsettled conditions rather than sustained dry weather.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Greater Buffalo Launched at Lorain Shipyard
A 550 foot passenger vessel named Greater Buffalo was launched at Lorain yards of the American Ship Building Company. Miss Marie McMillan, daughter of D. & C. Navigation vice president James McMillan, sponsored the ship which Detroit sponsored. It will operate between Detroit and Buffalo for the Detroit Second Cleveland Navigation Company with Mayor Francis X. Schwab of Buffalo aboard.
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Lorain
Greater Buffalo
Lorain Yards
American Shipbuilding Company
Marie McMillan
James McMillan
D. & C. Navigation Company
Detroit
Greater Detroit
Buffalo
Detroit 2Nd Cleveland Navigation Company
Francis X. Schwab
Navty
Believe the Dead in Fire in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles California on October 27 a disastrous fire razed two business blocks and eight commercial establishments. One man, J. Rh. Will, age unknown, was burned to death in a rooming house. at least two other people are believed to have perished. Deputies say an investigation began after suspicions that arson aimed to cover up a burglary.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Carl
J. Rh. Will
Two Minor Accidents In Delusiv Factories
Two minor accidents occurred at Pas enne and Lor pant w quachine facilities when a heavy cart ran against a sedan, causing minor injuries to one worker and delaying production at the plants.
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Pasenne
Hecavie Caurt
University of Illinois student killed in theft incident
In Champaign Illinois on October 27 a University of Illinois freshman Phil Sharp, 22, was shot and died after refusing to halt for motorcycle officer J D Hillyer who pursued firearm suspects. Another student Alexander Schultz, son of physics professor W T Schultz, is held for questioning as investigators link the shooting to a tire theft from a second car before the pair planned a trip to the Northwestern Illinois game in Chicago.
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Champaign
University of Illinois
Phil Sharp
J. D. Hillyer
Sharp
Alexander Schultz
W. T. Schultz
Chicago
Hillyer
Schultz
World Church Meet Monday Features Two International Speakers
A Monday World Church conference at the M. E. church gathers civic, educational, social, temperance and religious groups. Charles H. Levermore of New York and Dr. Alva W. Taylor of Indianapolis will speak at 2 50 pm in an open forum, with a 7 30 pm evening address. The afternoon session invites questions from the floor.
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M. E. Church
Charles H. Levermore
New York
Alva W. Taylor
Indianapolis
WTO Hits CDNB After Damage Claim
A World Trade Organization action targets CDNB following a damages claim. The dispute involves EUR trade concerns and a television group referenced as g.tvaw.y. The ruling impacts ongoing cross border commerce and liability terms.
Strikes Spread as Hamburg Riot Protests Continue
The day’s top stories report violence in Hamburg with 64 dead as riots spread from the strike wave. Berlin battles saw seven separatists killed at Heinsburg and authorities clamp down, while Bavaria clashed with federal authorities over the crisis. European powers moved toward reparations talks with Belgium agreeing to study the German reparations problem and Britain seeking international conference. Washington officials note cautious optimism as France’s Ruhr stance shifts negotiations, though full agreement remains elusive.
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Germany
Joseph Smeety
Rhineland
Bonn
Berlin
Bavaria
Upper Silesia
Hamburg
Roosevelt Honored On Birthday In Birthday House
New York Oct 27 Theodore Roosevelt birthplace on East 20th Street was site of memorial services honoring the former president. President Coolidge sent a message of praise though unable to attend. Memorial association preserved relics and shrine noted the tribute as a notable moment in presidential remembrance.
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New York
East 20Th Street
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Roosevelt
Women's
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Coolidge
Ethan
Waskand
Fereves
Memaranic
High School Fire Causes Major Damage in Town
A fire at a high school caused extensive damage estimated at 250000 dollars. Fire officials say the blaze began in the early evening, rapidly engulfing classrooms and gym areas, with nearby relatives assisting as temporary shelter was arranged for staff. Local authorities are investigating the cause and assessing structural safety.
Beebe Commission Aids Chest Campaign Funds
A draft note indicates Beebe was appointed to a chest campaign committee role with aides and committee members. The document mentions his part in the campaign and a delay in opening the committee, with references to remaining omissions and appointment timing.
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Artens Beebe
Dane
Chest
Restercz
Amcs
Elyria contractor lands $408 000 job
Columbus reports the State Highway Department announced the award of a highway contract to an Elyria contractor for reinforced concrete sections. The project covers inter county highway work and includes Ashiah reinforced concrete elements. The item notes Dayton and Doane competition details and a specific grant or contract filing date.
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Elyria
Columbus
Ashiah
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Harry Inegon
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Elmo Brooks
R. D. Hudson
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