Elyria Police to Wear Revolvers Outside Coats
Elyria police officials agreed to a policy order requiring officers to carry revolvers outside their coats for quicker access. The move follows the Cleveland patrolman Wieczorek shooting and recent gang gun activity. A regular outdoor target practice program was requested, and a new over coat type was discussed to replace the current bulky model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
City Service
John SN. Eide
Anthony Wieczorek
Cleveland
Paul Jaworski
Eidt
Police Department
Chicara
Ransomed Chicago boy Billy Ranieri freed at last
Billy Ranieri, 10, kidnapped 13 days ago by extortionists demanding 60000 dollars, was released unharmed except for a bruised eye. He walked into a Joliet fire station near Lockport Illinois and identified himself saying he had been kidnapped. Police notified Chicago authorities and the boy was returned to his parents without payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Ranieri
Billy
Frank Ranieri
Lockport
Hinois
Erect Four Family Brick Apartment on Eighth Street
A building permit was issued by John G. Schrock as clerk to Frank A. Rodgers for a four family brick apartment 44 by 40 on Eighth Street. The project will cost about 12009 dollars and is contracted by Tom Hermes. Other permits: C L Campbell for 30 by 40 brick dwelling at Band and Madison. S L Braezer frame garage. 428 Lorain Boulevard Mrs Edie Langhorne repairs at 328 Sixteenth Street. Milk stolen from porches reported on Keaton Street district with nighttime deliveries and morning signs absent.
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Apt
Eighth St
Eighth Street
John G. Schrock
Frank A. Rodgers
Tom Hermes
C.L. Campell
Dweiling
Band and
Madison
S. L. Braezer
Lorain Boulevard
Edie Langhorne
Sixteenth Street
Elyrians Attend Avon Lake Open Forum Meeting
A group of Elyrians plans to attend a non partisan open forum in the Avon Lake school auditorium hosted by the Avon Lake Civic Association. The event aims to introduce candidates for county commissioner county treasurer prosecutor and clerk of courts with a follow up meeting scheduled for additional candidates. James M Deasy is association president G Steinis secretary and the organizing committee includes F E Woodruff A L Waterson W A Springer and E W Schaefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Sheffield
Avon
Avon Lake School
Avon Lake Cisie Association
James M. Deasy
Steinis
F. E. Woodruff
AL L. Waterson
W. A. Springer
E. W. Schaefer
Smith shifts campaign in dry Nebraska farm belt
Governor Alfred E Smith, in Omaha, refrained from a full endorsement of the McNary-Haugen plan but signaled openness to its mechanics while stressing prohibition reform. He drew praise from a mixed crowd of about 10,900 and aims to Oklahoma City next, stopping at Lincoln for talks with Gov. McMullen and visiting Kansas. The speech highlighted farm relief and drew foreign votes in Nebraska’s wet climate, including large German and Bohemian blocs.
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Omaha
Neb
Alfred E. Smith
Western Farm Bell
Oklahoma City
Lincoln
Nek
Adam McMullen
Kansas
Smith New York
Smith
McNary-Hauzen
Alfred ©. Smith
Police Get Auto As Security For Drunk In Police Court
Eisra, coter ed, pleaded guilty to a charge of intoxication in police court this morning and was fined £5 and costs. He was released on condition that he pay his fine Saturday, leaving his auto as security. A plea for aid for hurricane sufferers in the Virgin Islands was received today by the navy department from Col. Waldo Evans, Governor general. He said conditions at St. Croix, where six had been killed, were extremely bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Thomas
Eisra
Virgin Islands
Washington
Navy Department
Waldo Evans
Sovernor General
St. Croix
Political campaign updates across the nation in brief
Hoover plans to meet R B Creager and five Texans in Washington as part of the Republican push. Alfred Smith tours the corn belt and heads to Lincoln for talks with Gov. Adam McMullen. Robinson supports hurricane relief efforts in Florida while Curtis stresses farm relief during his Midwest march.
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Herbert Hoover
R. B. Creager
Republican Nations
Washington
Hoover shifts focus to southern campaign ahead of Elizabethton trip
President Hoover returns from a two day New Jersey swing and concentrates on southern politics. R B Creager arranges Texas reports for Hoover. Col Horace Mann to brief on southern campaign. A text speech is set for October 5 at Elizabethton Tennessee. Hoover plans a brief Elizabethton stop and a direct return rail trip. His family hopes for a short fishing trip later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Jersey
Herbert Hoover
South
Texas
R. B. Creager
Republican National
Hoover
New Mexico
George McNary
el Paso
Horace Mann
Elizabethton
Tenn
Realty Board To Meet Monday
Announcements will go in the mails tomorrow to all members of the Elyria Lorain County Real Estate Board for the next membership meeting to be held at Spring Valley Club House on Monday evening September 24. Mr Clayton W Grandy director of publicity Cleveland Clay League Jr Grandy will discuss Modern Advertising and is regarded as an authority on the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnails
Elyria-Lorain County Real Estate Board
Spring Valley Club House
Clayton W. Grandy
Cleveland Clay League
Grandy
Autumn Style Revue Packs Rialto lobby in Elyria
A capacity crowd packed the Rialto theatre before the Autumn Style Revue opened under the Elyria Board of Trade. G Suarne Gordon produced with Mrs Spain Thorne, featuring pantomime scenes and a Tuneful Style Story. The cast showcased Fall fashion in evening wear, with standout outfits including a black velvet three piece and bridal party ensembles. The show included musical pieces by the Kress Stompers directed by Bosinton Eddy and a central football themed scene. Continued on Page 2.
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Rialto Theatre
Elyria Board of Trade
G. Suarne Gordon
Spain Thorne
Kress Stompers
Bosinton Eddy
Webber Speaks And Sings At Avon PTA Meeting
Attorney Lawrence Webber of Emilia spoke at the Avon PTA gathering in the high school with a concert by the high school orchestra and a description of a trip to Europe. Refreshments and a social hour concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber
Avon
Avox
Lawrence Webber
Emiia
Avons Parent-Teachers Association
Aeld
Europe
Bishop declares religion going into politics in Ohio
In Lorain on September 13, Bishop Theodore Henderson, chair of the Northeastern Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, urged greater church involvement in politics while denying aims to pull church into political action. He said Methodists intend to engage rather than retreat from public life, and warned against betrayal in the fight for righteousness. The conference opened with communion and memorial services for deceased members, led by Dr. W. S. Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Henderson
Northeastern Ohio
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henderson
J. C. Standen
W. S. Chapman
Glenville M_ EB
Cleveland
W. B. Winters
Ko 2
Facing the Storm Burying the Dead and Aiding the Living
New York prepared for a Caribbean hurricane as the Weather Bureau warned shipping from Cape Hatteras to southern New England. The storm, weaker but still dangerous, was expected to pass Atlantic City in the late afternoon. The center would likely move offshore before New York latitudes, while Northeast gale warnings and high seas were forecast along the coast. The U S S Bridge carried relief food for Porto Rico and faced the storm’s full force tonight.
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New York
West Indies
Weather Bureau
Cape Hatteras
New England
Atlantic City
New York City
Atlantic
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Savannah
Charleston
Porto Rico
660 Killed By West Indian Hurricane
Paris dispatch reports 660 dead in Guadeloupe due to a West Indies hurricane. The ministry of colonies says relief work is underway to feed shelter the homeless and prevent epidemics by disinfecting ruined towns and villages.
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Raris
West Indies
Guadeloupe
Ministry of Colonies
Red Cross Appeals For Coffins As Hurricane Toll Rises
Washington dispatch reports the Red Cross racing to aid hurricane survivors in Porto Rico Bahamas Florida and other areas. Florida coffins are urgently needed as tolls rise with Fort Myers and Okeechobee requests. thousands of dollars flood in. Typhoid serums from Parke Davis help Florida health efforts while doctors and disaster personnel move in. Food and shelter mobilized, with Atlanta ordered to send 1000 cots to West Palm Beach and Red Cross funds already allotted for Miami Palm Beach counties.
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Washington
Red Cross
Porto Rico
Bahamas
Florida
Flreida
Fort Myers
Margaret Shepherd
Okeechobee
Parke Davis
Florida Health Department
Towner
Gov. Martin
War Department
Adjutant General
Fourth Corps
Atlanta
West Palm Beach
Pompano
Fla
Miami
Palm Beacd
Gilman
Southern Railway
Lake Okeechobee Disaster Swamps Shoreline
Dispatch reports widespread devastation along Lake Okeechobee with numerous deaths and missing. Authorities fear hundreds killed as debris blocks communities, food and medical supplies run scarce, and sanitary conditions deteriorate amid the catastrophe. Thousands of cattle and other animals perish, stoking a heavy odor over the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Sebring
Lake Okeechobee
Wiiter
Moorehasen
400 Dead in Palm Beach County
Red Cross reports from West Indies hurricane show Palm Beach County Florida with 600 dead 15000 homeless and 230 An million dollars in property damage. About 9699 people were fed in refugee camps and 1000s without clothing as storm drove loss. Food and water adequate so far shelter satisfactory sanitation worsening in eastern county.
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Washington
Red Cross
West Indies
Palm Beach
Florida
Howard Whelby
James TI. Guman
Afong
Appellate Court to Hear Old Case Today
The Ohio Court of Appeals will hear Adelaide Farmer of Cleveland appealing a 1927 Medina County jury verdict against County Commissioners over Beav er Creek injuries from a fall on Kolbe Road. Four appeals and years in Lorain County courts precede this session with other docket items from Esther Gratz, Stanley Dombroski, and Elyria City actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Adelaide Farmer
Cleveland
Board of County Commissioners
Medina County
Common Pleas
Charles B. Newton
Ravenna
Lorain
Webber
Supreme Court of Ohio
Esther Gratz
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Stanley Dombrozki
O. E. Rankin
Elyria
Dombroski
Rankin
A. R. Webber
Elrvia
Philo B. Comstock
Comstock
Middle Avenue
Gas Co Lays Off 1000 Men In Cleveland
The Gas Company announced layoffs of about a thousand workers in Cleveland through Tuesday after orders by President W. Gallagher. City officials and inspectors noted the rate dispute as Lakewood East Cleveland and Shaker Heights franchises linger while negotiations and potential court action proceed.
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Cleveland
Toby Jasing
Su Repair Gants
W. S. Ferguson
Imspeciey
Tiemore
W. C. Hazan
Jared Ted Peen
Rete W. Gallagher
Lakewood
East Cleveland
Shaker-Heights
Chicken Thieves Gas and Dope Victims Scatter Poultry
LANCASTER OH Sept 19 Investigating a noise Harry Behrens former deputy sheriff found 23 chickens stolen or killed in a poultry house gassed or dosed through a window. Near Rushville thieves gasped a big flock at Rupen Yingling before being frightened away by a neighbor.
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Lancaster
Harry Behrens
Lithopols
Sermoof Ralpy Yingling
Rushville
Lorain Woman Sues for Breach of Promise to Marry
Lydia Cunningham of Lorain sues Ervin Clark for breach of promise claiming he agreed to wed on Sept 15, 1923 in return for her promise to marry within two years. She alleges she remained ready to marry while Clark refused, seeking 10,600 dollars in damages.
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Common Pleas Court
Lydia Cunningham
Lorain
Ervin Clark
Clark
Miss Cunningham
Clarlie
Federal Employees Warned on Political Activity
The United States Civil Service Commission issued a drastic warning to federal classified employees restricting political activities in the current campaign. They may vote and privately discuss politics but must avoid using official influence or displaying campaign material. Postmasters were warned against bartering government offices amid recent corruption allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Executive Civil Service
New
South
Plane Fails In Start To Rome At Old Orchard Me
Roma, a sesquiplane, failed to take off for a Rome flight from Old Orchard Maine after about ten minutes on the ground. Pilot Sa belli reported the engine backfired and the carburetor failed shortly after liftoff. He dumped 635 gallons of gasoline to ensure a safe landing after the plane disappeared over Cape Elizabeth.
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Rome
Old Orchard
Roma
Cape Elizabeth
Sabelli
Destroyer Gilmer Arrives at San Juan with Relief Supplies
The destroyer Gilmer laden with Red Cross disaster relief workers and supplies arrived at San Juan Porto Rico shortly after midnight today. The ship departed Charleston South Carolina at 2 p m Saturday, as advised by the navy department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Pla
Washington
Gilmer
Red Cross
Porto Rico
Navy Department
Charleston
Maryland Prison Riots Persist in Baltimore
Event centers on Maryland penitentiary where 263 convicts on strike resist isolation and segregation efforts. Guards reinforced as rioters barricade cells, shout, and hurl debris. warden contemplates public hearing dissatisfaction over alleged brutality. Governor Ritchie warned of punishment if order fails to return.
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Baltimore
Maryland Penitentiary
Ifd
Maryland
Ritchie
Patrick J. Braare
Ounce
Brady
Y To Open Drive For Members Oct 1st
Nine hundred members for October seventh is the goal as the Y officials launch their annual membership drive opening October first and closing October sixth. Teams form across city clubs including Senior Mens Club Board of Directors Young Men's Business Men's Clubs and Rotary Kiwanis. Captains will meet this week ahead of a Monday night committee gathering.
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Rotary and Kiwanis Club
Former Judge and Civil War Veteran Dies in Hillsboro
E. M. Watts aged 85, Civil War veteran and longtime Carmel justice of the peace, died last night at his son Jedze Joseph W. Watts’s home in Highland county. He served two terms as probate court official and one term as state senator. Survived by two sons William Watts and C A Ward, a daughter Mrs. J. C. Ware. Funeral set for tomorrow in Lynchburg.
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Hillsboro. O
E. M. Watts
Jedze Joseph W. Watts
Highland County
Carmel
William VY. Watts
Waverir
A. Ward
Peebles
J. C. Ware
Lynchbars
Aise
Bert
Rush aid to Bahamas after hurricane damage reported
Miami reported rapid relief reaching Bimini and the Berry Islands by schooner with feed and medical supplies. Tropical Radio said homes and churches were damaged and ships wrecked but no deaths were reported, though many were left homeless.
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Bahama Islands
Miami
Fla
Bimini
Bshema Islands
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Bills Ranieri
Keaton Street
Chronicle-Telegram
Joseph T. Robinson
Charles Curtis
Mid-West
Lake Okeechobee Dist
Palm Beach County
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