Heaviest grand jury docket looms for September session
Assistant prosecutor R F Vandemark says the September grand jury pool will be among the heaviest in years with over 30 cases listed and as many as ten more likely before convening on Sept 25. One murder case Emery Horvath who killed his wife at Lorain yesterday was bound over. Common Pleas Judge W B Thompson drew a 15 member venue for the panel.
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Grand Jury
Fll
Wilson
Oberlin
Joan Schoenker
Elyria
Robert Leimbach
Amherst
W. R. Strike
Lorain
Lyon Bowman
Meyme Parseh
Elbarr Gress
Eleria
Lee W YE Fria
Goldie Richards
Ee Wolfe
Robert Fry
Black River
Tom Washington
Grafton
Few Upsets in Primaries in Seven States
Incumbents won most contests yesterday as seven states held primaries. Notable races included Georgia's fifth district nomination between Leslie J. Steele and W. Upshaw, while New Hampshire toppled gubernatorial hopeful Ora A. Brown. Other results favored incumbents or saw limited changes across Colorado Washington Vermont Arizona Louisiana Mississippi and Delaware Republicans and Democrats in several statewide and congressional contests.
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Georgia
Leslie J. Steele
W. 5. Upshaw
Steele
Upshaw
Hoover
Yesterdar
New Hampshire
Ora A. Brown
Moses
Charles W. Tober
Colorado
William M. Boatwright
Washington
Miles Poindexter
Dill
Rep. Johnson
House Immigration Committee
Homer T. Bone
Vermont
Coolidge
John E. Weeks
Arizona
Hunt
Ashurst
Louisiana
Mississippi
Robert S. Haisted
T. Price Dale
U.S
Delaware
Douglas Buck
Senator du Pont
John C. Townsend, Jr
Robert G. Huston
Chest Clinic At Eisra Memorial Hospital Thursday
A chest clinic was held at Eisra Memorial Hospital on Thursday starting at 9 a.m. Examinations were offered to those who presented themselves and it was expected about two dozen would take part.
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Eisra Memorial Hospital
Three soldiers killed and injured in Camp Perry auto crash
Three soldiers of the second U.S. infantry were injured and one killed when their auto overturned on the Port Clinton Camp Perry road three miles west of Port Clinton Ohio. The dead man was Alexander Papke of Company G Fort Sheridan. Buster Pashkenich and John Chanka of Company G were taken to Pool Hospital Port Clinton with fractured ribs and other injuries. The fourth soldier was only slightly injured and returned to camp.
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Camp Perry
U. S. Infantry
Port Clinton
Here
Alexander Papke
Fort Fheridan
Buster Pashkenich
John Chanka
Pool Hospital
Maine Republicans win record statewide majority in 1976 election
Portland Maine Sept. 12 The Republican barometer in Maine neared 85000 as late returns from Monday's ballots showed Gardiner leading Moran by 4891 for governor and Hale by 50004 over Holmes for senator. Republicans carried all cities except Lewiston and Biddeford and won all four congressional seats and a solid state senate.
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Maine
William T. Gardiner
Edward C.moran
U. S
Frederick Hale
Herbert Holmes
Portland
Lewiston
Biddeford
Senate
Charles Curtis
Baby Desperadoes Hit Lorain Grocery Store Bandits
A band of nine to eleven year olds robbed a Fisher grocery store in Lorain at 1:30 am. They smashed a front window and took candy, cakes, and $3.20 from the cash drawer. The loot was handed to their 10 year old brunette ringleader, a figure known as their queen, under probation officer Harriet Cobb. The group confessed to police a few hours after the theft.
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Lorain
Harriett Cobb
One Mall Levy Placed On Ballot For Lorain County Roads
Lorain County voters will decide on a proposed additional one mill tax levy for four years to fund general construction and repairs of roads and bridges. The board of commissioners and elections officials filed the petition for the November 6 ballot and defend the levy as non increasing taxes over the past eight years. Failure to pass could require costly bond issues and raise overall tax burden.
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Lorain County
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Elections
Camden Votes To Pass On Levy
Camden township voters face an extra two mill tax levy for three years to fund road and bridge construction reconstruction repair and resurfacing. Petition filed by township trustees. Last filing date September 15. No other petitions filed to date.
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Board of Elections
Camden Township
Board of Election
Elyria Autoist Kills Stray Horse
RK F Adams of 318 East Avenue told Sheriff Matthew he struck a stray horse on Route 2, two miles east of Grafton road, at about 10 45 last night. He described braking and vaulting a fence to avoid the animal, but the horse died instantly and his car was wrecked. Mrs Adams suffered facial cuts from flying glass.
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RK. F. Adams
East Ave
Sherif E. G. Mathew
Adams
Grafton Road
Wilcox, former day agent, arrested on bribery charge
Louis Wilcox former state day agent for Lorain Elria district was arrested in Cleveland on bribery and impersonating a federal officer charges. Federal agents say he took $25 from a bootlegger known as Joe in a alleged shake down. Wilcox denied bribery and said Joe handed him a package. He maintains a Lakewood home and was discharged August 21 by the State Prohibition Commissioner. The arrest occurred at Ninety third Street and Aetna Avenue as agents watched the area.
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Cleveland. O
Louis Wilcox
Lorai- Elrria
Wilcox
Joe
Lakewood
Prohibition
McDonald
Ninets Third Street
Aetna
Coolidges Return to Washington from Vacation
President and Mrs Coolidge arrived in Washington from Brule Wisconsin for a morning welcome at Union Station. At 8 30 a m the greeting party included Herbert Hoover Kellogg Davis New Sargent Dr Joel T Boone and Secretary Wilbur with their wives Kellogg and Hoover accompanied by their spouses.
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Washington
Coolidge
Brule
Wis
Union Station
Herbert Hoover
Kellogg
Davis
New
Sargent
Joel T. Boone
Wilbur
Hoover
Political racing swirls across multiple states
Mayor James J Walker plans a October speaking tour for Governor Smith as campaigns heat up. Texas and Missouri Democrats adopt dry planks or back the national platform while Charles Hay flags farm relief as a key issue. Hoover meets Coolidge as Smith trains for a two week tour and rest, with Curtis predicting a GOP wave in Maine. Georgia primary interest grows with Smith and anti Smith factions. Dr Henry Quincy Alexander chosen for the vice ticket on the former Tabor line. John J Raskob signals Maine campaign activity. Democratic receipts show 681295 and disbursements 460473. Robinson to speak in Charlotte tonight.
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Missouri
Charles M. Hay
Smith
20000 Gallon Gasoline Tank Explodes in Canton
A 20000 gallon gasoline tank at the K and C Oil Company in Canton Ohio exploded, injuring one man and causing property damage estimated at 15000 to 20600 dollars. Carl Wanamaker, an employee, was taken to Aultman Hospital with serious burns. Firefighters battled the blaze for over three hours, keeping it confined to one tank while two nearby tanks remained. A distributing tank truck was being loaded when the explosion occurred, likely sparked by sparks from an electric motor used to pump gasoline.
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Canton
Carl Wanamaker
Aultman Hospital
Hoover Faces Heavy Speech Work Delays For Newark Address
Washington dispatch reports Herbert Hoover wrestles with writing his campaign speeches delaying a two day fishing trip at week’s end. He has spent weeks drafting and revising his acceptance speech and Newark address, with advance copies not expected until Thursday. He also praised aviation progress and private development over subsidies.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Newark
Union Station
President Coolidge
Hoover
Los Angeles
Europe
Agricultural Society To Meet in Elyria Friday Evening
Lorain County Agricultural Society will hold a special board meeting Friday Sept 14 at 7 30 pm in the board room of the Elyria Savings and Trust Co building to discuss matters from the recent county fair announced by secretary W B Richmond.
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The
Lorain County Agricultural Society
Board of
Elyria Savings and Trust Co
W. B. Richmond
Avon Lake to Sell Bonds for Water Works Oct 8
Avon Lake bonds totaling 459000 will be sold October 8 to finance the water works plant and a 12 inch water line along Lake Road. The county commissioners denied that county funds will cover Avon Lake’s water system, insisting all costs come from Avon Lake Village via anticipated special assessments.
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Avon Lake
Board of County Commissioners
Avon Lake Water Works
Avon Lake Village
Legislative historian of Ohio dies in Columbus at 75
James K. Mercer, 75, of Columbus, longtime legislative historian, died today at his home after a two month illness. Mercer served more than a decade writing biographies of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Ohio
Columbus
James K. Mercer
Mercer
House of Representates
Senate
Meth To Make Seven Speeches In Two Weeks Albany
Governor Alfred E. Smith, in strong physical condition after ten days of rest and light work, prepares a two week western campaign plan. He will deliver seven speeches in just over two weeks, starting Sunday night, including a stop at Rochester for the Democratic state convention on October 1. Mayor Jimmy Walker notes Smith is in excellent spirits and energy for the demanding schedule.
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Smith
Albany
Alfred E. Smith
Jimmy Walker
New York
Billy Sunday
Rochester
Victim Dies After Hit and Run in Lorain
Joseph Yavocich, 63, of East 31st Street, died at St. Josephs Hospital from injuries after a hit and run in South Lorain Monday night. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. Police knew the car owner but could not locate him. local police and County Coroner Miles Perrs worked through the night on the case.
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Loraen
Joseph Yavocich
East 31St Street
St. Josephs Hospital
South Lorain
Yavocich
Yavovich
Miles Perrs
Big Plans for Boys at the Y M C A
The Y M C A proposes two junior rifle corps to teach boys proper handling and plans inter corps shooting contests in winter at city hall attic. H M Hariburi will lead the corps. Until October 1 after school swims are offered for Y members. Plans for a boys harmonica orchestra are also in progress.
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Rede
M. C
M.C
H. M. Hariburi
Elyria YMCA to Organize Men's Glee Club
Letters issued by the Elyria YMCA invite a meeting at the Y on Thursday night September 20 to organize a men’s glee club with Robert Moore, physical director at the Y, leading. The session is set for 7 30 P M.
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Mens Glee Club
Elyria ¥. M. C. A
Y. MC
Robert Moore
Boy 16 suffers arm fracture when wheel hits tree
Jonathan Wooding aged 16 of 347 Louisiana avenue fractured his left arm Tuesday when the wheel he was riding struck a tree. The injury was treated and reduced at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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Kas
Jonathan Wooding
Louisiania Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Class B Planes Arrive In San Diego
Planes piloted by E. E. Sallough John P. Wood and John Livingston arrived first from Yuma Arizona in the class B New York to Los Angeles race. Official timers were busy posing for photos, so the exact finishing order was unclear. Cantwell led the Class C field from Yuma in a Lockheed Vega at 9 10 a.m followed by Brooks at 9 11.
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San Diego
Cal
E. E. Sallough
Chicago
John P. Wood
Wausau
Wis
John Livingston
Monmouth
Yuma
Ariz
New York
Los Angeles
R. VW
Cantwell
E. J. Brooks
Horvath Charged With First Degree Murder
Lorain Sept 12 Emert Horvath 41 father of five was bound over to the Lorain county grand jury for Municipal Judge FE Strenick on a charge of first degree murder after waiving preliminary examination Horvath yesterday shot and killed his wife Elizabeth 28 then surrendered at police headquarters He was represented by Attorney Charles Adams Horvath will appear before the grand jury when it meets in Elyria in two weeks Funeral arrangements for Mrs Horvath have not yet been completed
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Lorain
Emert Horvath
Lorain County
Grand Jury
Horvath
Elizabeth
Charles Adams
Cleveland
Elyria
Non-Stop Race Start From Roosevelt Field Faces Crashes and Flights
The first nonstop race plane from Roosevelt Field to Mines Field Los Angeles, Clifford Millin in Onondaga, is forced down eight miles west of Wilkes Barre. Others launch including McMiblin’s Onondaga, Le boutellier piloting North Star with George King as relief, Nick Maner attempting a heavy-loaded Brhin air sedan, Emil Bergen in Bellanca with navigator Yancy, all vying for the 12500 prize.
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Roosevelt Field
L. F
Clifford Sie Millin
Los Angeles
Wilkes Barre
L. L
Mines Field
Calif
Clifford McMiblin
Onondaga
Oliver Lehoutellier
Bellance
North Star
James A. Stillman
George King
Leboutellier
Nick Maner
Maner
Rene Fonck
Emil Bergen
Bellanca
L.A. Yancy
Bergen
Alleged Tampering Evidence Reported Linked to Turner
Cleveland Ohio September reports say sufficient evidence exists to indict up to fifty election booth officials for alleged tampering with ballots at the August 4 primary. Attorney General Edward C Turner was sent by Governor Vic Donaher to lead a possible stand jury probe. Turner aims to uncover higher ups behind irregularities, with early leads tied to the four year defeat of Municipal Judge Alva R Corlett and a former elections board worker who spoke of manipulations leading toward the board’s vaults.
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Cleveland
Edward C. Turner
Vic Donaher
Election Board
Turner
Alva R. Corlett
Common Pleas Bench
Sutmer
Tim
Board of Elections
Coriett
Named Judge For One Day In Springfield Court
Gov Vic Donzhey appointed T F Hudson of Springfield as acting judge of the Springfield municipal court for one day Sept 14 due to Judge Golden C Davis absence. Hudson earns the briefest judge title on record while Davis is away.
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Columbus
T F. Hudson
Springfield
Hudson
Vic Donzhey
Springfield Municipal Court
Golden C. Davis
Gov. Donahey
Uncertain Win For Class A Air Race Contender
Officials in Kansas City questioned whether Earl Rowland of Wichita won the Class A race to Los Angeles after a telegram from 17 pilots asked for start time clarification. Irvin E. Evans received the message as official timekeeper and clerk of the course, sent by Dudley Steele, chairman of the California Air Race Association contest committee.
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Kansas City
National Air Races
Earl Rowland
Wichita
Los Angeles
Irvin E. Evans
Dudley 3. Steele
California Air Race Association
Thea
Hansel and Cramer On Way To U S From Europe
Bert Hassell and Parker D. Cramer, who failed to establish a northern air route from the United States to Europe, were forced to land in Greenland en route to the U S via Ivigtut. They will proceed to Philadelphia.
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Copenhagen
Bert Hassell
Parker D. Cramer
United States
Europe
Greenland
Wee
Ivigtui
Philadelphia
Police Drive Reduces Speeding Says Official
E J Stankard announced that speeding has fallen considerably due to the current drive by police. The chief noted improvement in the situation though not perfect. Traffic Officer Lloyd Sweet also stated the speed menace has decreased since the drive began.
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J_ Stankard
Trafic
Liord Sweet
Illness Hits Four County School Teachers
Three Lorain County teachers could not begin duties as schools opened due to illness. Mrs. Gertrude Smith of East Category schools, Mrs. Esther Hart of Highland school, and Miss Elizabeth Douglass of Highland were replaced by substitutes. Esther Radachy of Isle Township school resigned soon after the first day for health reasons.
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Lorain County
Gertrude Smith
East Catlisht
Esther Hart
Highland School
Elizabeth Douglass
Highland
Esther Radachy
Lsrie Township
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Texas
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still-Smith
Henry Quincy Alexander
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Tabor
John J. Raskob
National Committee
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Joseph T. Robinson
Charlotte, N.C
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Hansel, Cramer
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