Kidnappers Force Manufacturer To Open Safe
MARSHALL Mich Oct 31 Louis Be Brooke a millionaire manufacturer was kidnapped last night by two men and a woman. He was forced to lead them to his plant and open the safe taking a small cash sum. Brooks was bound gagged and left on the road before being dumped near Battle Creek. The incident ended with him returning to his farm after locating the ignition key.
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Marshall, Mich
Louis BE. Brooke
Brooks
Louis Waltz
Waltz
Battle Creek
Mich
Mississippi convicts freed after sleeping sickness tests
Ten Mississippi inmates were released after voluntarily undergoing sleeping sickness tests at Parchman Farm hospital. Governor M S Conner pardoned two. the other eight received six months suspended sentences to meet legal requirements, after four weeks of exposure to infected mosquitoes produced no symptoms. Federal and state doctors sought evidence of mosquito transmission.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Parchman
Plane mechanic hurt in Dayton hose-dive attempt
Philip Linskey, 34, remained in critical condition after an air plane landing attempt in an open field. He was a plane mechanic. In Marion Ohio on October 31 a fire destroyed a large barn and 18 cattle on Arthur Bender dairy farm causing about 7500 dollars damage. Origin undetermined.
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Dayton, CO
Philip Linskey
Linskey
Marion. O
Arthur Bender
Girl accosted on Columbus Street in local incident
Police searched the neighborhood last evening for a man about 35, 175 pounds who accosted a girl on Columbus Street. The description matched by parents led officers to sweep nearby areas, but no suspect was seen. Free dancing and entertainment announced at Democrat headquarters Sharp Block tonight
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Columbus Street
Democrat
Democratic
Lorain Man To Be Paroled
Lorain resident Anthony Meo, jailed for assault to rob, is to be released November 15 by the state parole board. Reports say three other Lorain county inmates will be freed before Christmas but only to turn over to other states or leave Ohio. Victor Rodgers, charged with auto theft by consent, is due December 1 to Pennsylvania. Tony Carroll, jailed for breaking and entering with intent to steal, is set for December 1 to Auburn Maine, or may be continued to October 1934 if not needed. Edwin Hawks, convicted of robbing, will go to Pennsylvania after December 1 release.
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Anthony Meo
Lorain
Mansfield Reformatory
Board of Parole
Columbus Dispatches
Ohio
Victor Rodgers
Pennsylvania
Tony Carroll
Auburn
Maine
Edwin Hawks
Grafton Grange to Hold Regular Meeting
Grafton Grange No. 16865 schedules its regular meeting Thursday evening November 2 at the hall. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
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Grafton Grange
Grafton Grange No
West Russia Club
Insull Seeks Backing for Overseas Ventures in Court Fight
In the final hearing Insull's lawyers argued that even if the court rules against him the Greek Government must confirm extradition and could overrule. Insull, detained in hospital for heart trouble and diabetes after arrest on U S charges, had mingled in Athens society with Mme Youryindjogiou and other figures while Mrs Insull remained in Paris.
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Insull
United States
Athens
Mme, Youryindjogiou
Paris
Girls clash at Dallas State Fair grounds fence
Two girls aged 17 and 19 climbed a high board fence to enter the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, joining about 30 boys detained for the same offense that afternoon. Also reported, four ancient wooden warships from Sweden dated to 1611 were found near Kalmar, Sweden, including a vessel called the burner.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Kalmar
Sweden
Denmark
Chamber of Commerce to Furnish Speakers on Issues
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce announces a new voter education service ahead of next Tuesday’s election. It will provide speakers to explain state issues and arrange opposing views when requested, aiming for a fair picture of the choices. The group backs county home rule, opposes old age pension, and opposes the ten mill tax limit. Speakers are slated for Rotary, South Amherst Taxpayers, Republican headquarters, Kiwanis, and Elyria Township Taxpayers League events this week.
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Elyria
Earl D. Bacon
Chamber
Elyria Rotary Club
South Amherst
South Amherst Taxpayers’ Meeting At the South Amherst High School
Republican
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Elyria Township
Taxpayers’ League
Lake Avenue
Party Unity Theme Highlighted at Republican Meeting
Republican headquarters hosted a meeting with Frank Stetson as speaker urging a straight Republican ticket. He predicted victory and pressed backing for Carl Curtis, rallying party unity among attendees last evening.
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Frank Stetson
Stetson
Carl Curtis
Divorces Granted and Filed in Lorain Courts
Mary E. Gourdine of Lorain was granted a divorce from James on grounds of gross neglect by Judge W. B. Thompson yesterday. Irene Martines of Elvria filed suit for divorce from Louis of Lorain on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Fay Faragner of Lorain was granted a divorce from Mary Faragher on grounds of gross neglect by Judge W. B. Thompson yesterday.
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Mary E. Gourdine
Lorain
James
W. B. Thompson
Irene Martines
Elvria
Louis of
Fay Faragner
Mary Faragher
Two Men Charged With Murder In Ex-Mayor’s Death
In Steubenville two men Frank Romano of Pittsburgh and Thomas Viola of Follaws were charged with first degree murder for the death of former Yorkville mayor Benjamin Oliver. They were arrested near Bridgeport after Oliver was shot outside his store. A shotgun found on the road was sent to Pittsburgh for firearms analysis.
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Steubenville
Benjamin Oliver
Yorkville
Frank Romano
Pittsburgh
Thomas Viola
Follawsaee
Bridgeport
Oliver
Red Cross Chapter Sees Increased Demand, Reports Progress
The meeting noted higher anticipated Red Cross service demand for the coming year. Metcalf outlined executive plans while stressing cooperation with federal relief agencies in the county. The group discussed district calls and directory checks to boost membership and ensure all eligible join. New Orleans notes mention Newcomb College girls maintaining a celery and soda diet.
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Lise Metcalf
Ise
Metcalf
Greene
Styria
Red Cross
Mrs. E. N. Hubbell To Be Buried Wednesday
Mrs. Minnie Hubbell 65 wife of E. N. Hubbell died suddenly at 2 PM Sunday at 2 East Lorain Oberlin Ohio She was born in noss lived in Elyria before moving to Oberlin ten years ago She leaves husband one daughter Mrs Vern Venice one sister Mrs Inez Benjamin Garrettsville and three grandchildren Funeral services set for Wednesday at Sedgeman Funeral Parlor burial in Westwood Cemetery
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Oberlin
Minnie Hubbell
E. N. Hubbell
East
Lorain Street
Hubbell
Elyria
Vern Venice
Inez Benjamin
Garrettsville
Sedgeman Funeral Parlor
Westwood Cemetery
Warner Dies Suddenly in New York City
Mrs Karey Osborne Warner widow of Dr Lucien Calvin Warner died suddenly at her daughter’s home in New York City on Monday October 23. The Warners were Oberlin supporters donors of Warner Hall and Warner gymnasium and had four children who studied there. Mrs Warner received an Oberlin honorary degree in 1902. Surviving children include Agnes Warner Mastick Franklin H Warner Lucien T Warner and Elizabeth Gallowhur. Professor Carl F Wittke of Ohio State will visit Oberlin Friday November 3.
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Karey Osborne Warner
Lucien Calvin Warner
W. G. Gallowhur
New York City
Warner
Oberlin
Warner Hall
Warner Cymnasium
Scott
N.Y
Lucien C. Warner
Agnes Warner Mastick
Pleasantville
Franklin H
Lucien T. Warner
Elizabeth Gallowhur
Three More Gas Leases Filed on Avon Property
Three more gas leases on Avon property were filed with County Recorder William G. Mitchell by A. R. Edson and Son Company of Rocky River. The 73 acre total covers parcels owned by Frank D. and Christina Dechant 13 acres Anna Leonard and L. Leonard 10 acres and Frank and Mary Svene 50 acres. All leases run ten years.
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Avon
William G. Mitchell
A. R. Edson and Son Company
Rocky River
Frank D
Christina Dechant
Anna Leonard
L. Leonard
Frank
Mary Svene
Clubs In Elyria Plan Joint Hi-Y Meeting
Two Elyria boys clubs, the Senior Hi-Y and Junior Hi-Y, will unite for a joint meeting at the Elyria M.C.A. tomorrow night. The Senior Hi-Y, normally meeting on Tuesdays, postponed its session due to tonight’s municipal Halloween event. Dr. Thomas Cushing will speak at 7 15 p.m. The program is directed by Paul Thompson, with L. B. Hindman opening the meeting for Bible study and discussion.
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Elyria
Elyria ¥. M.C
Thomas Cushing
Paul Thompson
Hi.y C
L. B. Hindman
Growth of Federal Land Bank to Open Columbus Office
The Federal Land Bank of Louisville reports growth in farm appraisers and loan activity with Ohio leading. A new Columbus branch opens in the state office building to serve Ohioans, easing Lewisville crowding. Loans in Ohio reached 1,250,000 on October 17 as farmers seek lower rates under government plans. Managers at Columbus are Aypl San dies, Robert L. Immell, and F. J. Kerr.
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Federal
Onlo
Arc
Federal Land Bank of Louisville
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ernest Rice
Federal Land Bar of Louisville
Columbus
White
Lewisville
State Office
Ay PL Sandies
Robert L. Immell
F. J. Kerr
German Universities lecture slated at Wright Laboratory
A talk titled German Universities and the place they fill in contemporary German life is set for 4 15 p m at Wright Laboratory. Mistople, noted for his firsthand knowledge, traveled through Germany two years ago as a guest of German universities delivering George Washington Lectures to mark Washingtons bicentennial. Br ie fs Mia M C Jolly of Hollywood announces the marriage of her daughter Esther E Fitzgerald to Charles J Bleha of Charlevoix Michigan on October 22. They reside in Charlevoix.
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Wright Laboratory
Mistople
Germany
George Washington
Washington
Mia
M. C. Jolly
Hollywood Avenue
Esther E. Fitzgerald
Charles J. Bleha
Charlevoix
Michigan
Death record Mrs Theresa Evans in Wellington
Mrs Theresa Evans 62 died after a stroke Friday night at home in Wellington. Survived by four children Mable Preston Leona Hovey Forest Evans and Howard Evans. daughter Lillian Custar died in March. Also survives three sisters and one brother. Burial in Greenwood cemetery Wellington. Burial details in charge of Dr C W Record.
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Theresa Evans
Wellington
Mable Preston
Leona Hovey
Oberlin
Forest Evans
Berea
Howard Evans
Lillian Custar
Frank Damon
Noah Holcomb
LaGrange
Frank Fray
Cleveland
James Burton
C. W. Record
Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral services for infant daughter of Charles and Mary Chapman
Funeral services were held at Tanor's Funeral Home for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers Chapman. The baby died this morning at 3:00 at 124 Willams Street. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Carl Dobel, 54, of Lorain County Home, died yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 3:35 p.m. Schwartz funeral directors prepared the body for burial.
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Tanor’s
Charles Myers Chapman
Willams Street
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Carl Dobel
Lorain County
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Schwartz Funeral
Darton High School Janitor James Shelton Fatally Struck
Cincinnati Oct 31 James Shelton Payton Kr a janitor at Darton High School was fatally injured today when struck by a westbound freight train near the suburb. The accident occurred at teatime as he attempted to cross the tracks.
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Cincinnati
James Shelton
Payton
Darton High School
Fire Department Training Aims at Efficiency and Safety
Neuns are brought to the Central station to group men together for instruction. Costle City Instruction teaches ladders hoses and salvage covers. The National Fire Underwriters bureau notes the school trains for greater efficiency and may improve fire insurance classifications for Ely.
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Neuns
Costle
WN. Bates
Bureau
National Fire Underwriters
Fire Department
Ely
Young Men's Club Hosts Surprise Hallowe'en Night
Members of the Young Men's Club enjoyed a surprise Halloween party after a dinner at the Yo M C A. Wives and friends appeared in masks, followed by a program including a quartet Foy Fratls Van Wormer Kuss Winters Trio and Joy Cook tap dancing. Elder and doughnuts closed the event chaired by Dr. Mark Abbo.
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Yo M.C. A
M. F. Foy
Russell Fratcls
Alan van Wormer
Leonard Kuss
Winters
Joy Cook
Henry Cook
Mark Abbo
Municipal Hallowe’en
Dogs Poisoning Angers Columbus Residents
Ohio dog owners on Columbus streets accuse a suspected poisoner after several pets were harmed. They met Police Chief E J Stankard who pledged a thorough investigation. The chief noted penalties for poisoning dogs range from 50 to 200 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
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Ohio
Columbus
E. J Stankard
Stankard
Salvation Army Collecting Clothing in Elyria Tomorrow
Salvation Army workers from Cleveland will be in Elyria tomorrow and Thursday to gather clothing as well as old papers and magazines. Captain Avery said all collected items will stay in Elyria, with the Cleveland unit acting only as collecting agent and not transporting any clothing out of the city.
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Salvation Army
Cleveland
Elyria
Avery
Boys Return Building Moved From Railroad Property
Halloween pranksters moved a small building from Big Four Railroad property to the front yard of Mr. Johnson in North Eaton. Deputies Horst and Provenza identified the youths, ordered the building returned, and it was moved back.
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Hallowe'en
North Eaton
Big Four Railroad
Mr. Johnson
Sheriff's Department
Wage dispute settlement with United Mine Workers
Officials of the United Mine Workers accepted a settlement expected to bring about 29,000 Pennsylvania strikers back to work. Highlights cover reopening mines, non discrimination for reinstated workers, automatic union dues deduction, a continuing Appalachian contract, early worker representation elections, and negotiations with UMW officials. The agreement signals de facto recognition of the union and outlines paths to a permanent bargaining framework.
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United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Commercial Mines
National Labor Board
Capsive
Labor Board
MarketsReport of Cleveland dairy produce and crops
Cleveland market notes detail prices for butter eggs poultry and meat, with grain and hay quotes. It lists market conditions for vegetables and fruit including celery grapes spinach and potatoes, plus cattle calves sheep hogs at Cleveland Livestock and Midwest quotes, and includes Chicago cash quotations and Minneapolis grain.
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Cleveland
U. P
Chalee
Macket
Choles
Merit Butchers
Cholee
Chicago
Butte
Stan S
Ile
Rock Springs
United States Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River
Ohios
Jenny Dolly to Sell Her Jewels in Paris Auction
Jenny Dolly of the Dolly sisters will auction jewels once valued at 1 million dollars on November 16 in Paris. She is recovering in a Paris nursing home after a motor accident and plans to visit Fontainebleau soon. The collection, turned over to Municipal Pawn shop, includes a 51-carat square diamond ring valued at 4,099,900 francs and a diamond necklace with a pear central, among emeralds.
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Paris
Jenny Dolly
Dolly Sisters
Miss Dolly
Fontainebleu
Bicycle stolen from church on Rawson Court reported
Richard Ross of 5 Rawson Court reported a bicycle theft from the Congregational Church last night. The incident was recorded as a local property crime with the make and model not specified in the readable text.
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Richard Ross
Rawson Court
Congregational Church
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