Lorain Court Opens Busy September Term
Lorain county common pleas court opened its September term with about fifty lawyers present. Presiding Judge A R Webber said criminal and equity jury cases begin Oct 2, while civil jury trials start Oct 1 under Judge W B Thompson. Jury wheels will be drawn today and the Jam hake fair was postponed to Oct 3 at Perry's Camp.
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Lorain County Court House
Common Pleas Court
Lorain County Ftawyers
Lorain County Bar Association
A. R Webber
Webber
W. B. Thompson
Thompson
Court House
Perry
Lorain Fare Case Settled by Utilities Commission Action
Lorain city officials and the Lake Shore Electric Railway and Lorain Street Railway agreed to accept the commission findings as final in setting Lorain street car fares. Solicitor Vesler Grills opposed any fare increase, arguing service and earnings do not justify higher rates, while company attorney Thomas Hodgsett said earnings demand higher fares. Witnesses for the companies were F. N. Coen and William Jurgensen, its president and secretary.
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Columbes
Lorain
Lake Shore Electric Railway
Lorain Street Railway
Fare Utilities Commission
Lorain Citr
Vesler Grills
Oth
Commison
Grills
Couinies
Thomas Hodgstett
F. N. Coen
William Jurgensen
Burglars Break Into Three City Bakeries
Thieves entered three businesses on Broad Street last weekend, drilling through a shaft, skylight, and a rear window. Damm's Bakery reported no loss, White House Bakery gained little from a forced entry, while Tite's Meat Market lost a small amount of change from a cash register.
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Sivria Bakers
Tglars
Damm
Broad Street
White House
Eres
Tite
Uses Fake Story To Get Free Ride
A man claiming to be robbed and dragged from his sedan on Telegraph Road sought aid from a farmer, giving the name Tony Varkas of Chicago. Sheriff Mathews investigated and found the tale fake after rail detectives exposed the man hiding under a freight car. He was dismissed by police and allowed to continue on.
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Mathews
Telegraph Road
Tony Varkas
Chicago
Pring
Vurkas
Madrid Theater Fire Devastates Novedades Crowd
A deadly blaze at Madrid's Novedades theater during a Sunday night performance killed 67 and left about 234 injured as the building's stairways collapsed and flames swept through the old venue on Toledo Street. Rescue teams recovered many unidentified bodies, including 26 men, 22 women, and nine children, while fear and chaos plagued patrons on the balconies and lower floors.
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Madrid
Novedades
Novedades” Theater
Toledo Street
Texits
Irene
Two Fined In Automobile Accident
Fines of 10 dollars and costs were imposed on two Lorain residents by Justice S J George after an auto crash on Telegraph road last night. Anthony Paskoyan was found guilty of reckless driving. A E Kelley of Henriettta township was the other driver. Smarsch pleaded guilty to intoxication.
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Justice S. J. George
Telegraph Road
Anthony Paskoyan
A. E. Kelley
Henrietta Township
Kelley
Paskovan
Smarsch
Auto License Drive to Enforce State Laws in Lorain County
State Automobile License Inspector Wergandt arrives to crack down on violations in Lorain County. Offenders with a single license, improper transfers, or missing registration slips face fines from 25 to 5000 dollars plus costs. The effort follows drives in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County with reported gains and aims to improve local compliance.
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Lorain County
Wergandt
Ciyahosa County
Hakes
Haring
Cleveland
Cayahoga County
Florida storm described by West Palm Beach resident
Louise Taylor recounts a devastating hurricane experienced in West Palm Beach while her husband Charles E Taylor was away in Elyria. She describes roofs ripped off, homes soaked, and neighbors rushing to secure windows, with two small children and relatives sheltering during the oncoming deluge. The tale contrasts with the Lorain tornado’s memory in Ohio.
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Florida
Charles E- Taylor
Ely- Tig
West Pal Beach
Taylor
West Palm Beach
Elyria
Lorain
Three Fined For Intoxication After Street Incident
Ed Horace aided Jose Sapojak lying drunk on the sidewalk near the church. Sapojak pleaded guilty and faced a $5 fine plus costs before Mayor Hewitt. Henry Jorce and George Sandford, both colored, were each fined $5 and costs for intoxication after pleading guilty.
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Good Samaritan
Horace
Urgent Red Cross Appeal Named Florida Hurricane Relief
The hurricane disaster committee of the local Red Cross chapter, headed by Mayor James A. Hewitt, seeks immediate aid of 1275 dollars as Florida faces widespread devastation. Governor Martin’s telegram urges citizens to donate swiftly for homeless families, clothing, and property recovery across the storm area.
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American Red Cross
James A. Hewitt
Howard Barbour
Jessie Blanchard
Thomas Conwer
Harry Crandall
Mirs
J.H. Hurst
Red Cross
West Indies
Florida
the Red Cross
James L. Fieser
The
Martin
Collins
Pahokee
Pers
Naonal
State Red Cross
State of
Arrests Near In Philadelphia Probe
Philadelphia district attorney said a police captain would be arrested before nightfall as part of the grand jury probe into crime and bootlegging. He added a ward reader was involved in the charge regarding the captain.
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Philadelphia
Monaghan
Political Battle In Brief Across States
Governor Alfred E. Smith speaks in Helena Montana on party responsibility and oil scandal jokes while denials surface over Herbert Hoover’s drinking since taking office. Republican nominee Bruce charges Hoover with wrongdoing as Curtis speaks in Cheyenne. Laryngitis hits Idaho stop. Blaine doubts Hoover support. Robinson rests after southern tour. Smith volunteers form to counter whispered rumors in New York.
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Alfred E. Smith
Helena, Mont
Herbert Hoover
Sen
Bruce
Dem
Hoover Brank
Clarence Dartow
Chicago
Smith
New York State
Death toll soars in Florida hurricane disaster
Reports from West Palm Beach and Lake Okeechobee area detail a staggering death toll. Red Cross officials estimate up to about 2,600 dead, with hundreds more missing as relief efforts intensify. Bodies burn for sanitation, refugees total around 1,500, and property losses reach 220 million dollars in Palm Beach County. Local officials and governors discuss flood prevention and relief coordination amid widespread devastation.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Howard Selby
West Palm Beache
A. L. L. Shaffer
Belle Glade
Pahokee
Ganal Point Sundar
Palm Beach
Lake Okeechose
John W. Martin
Fred Eliott
Intelligence
Red Cross
Okeechobes
B. D. Clawson
Washington
Lake Okeechobee
A. L. Schafer
Schafer
American Legion
Bootlegger John Horvath Fined Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
Displaying four pints and two half pints of white liquor bootleg origin as evidence against John Horvath of Buckeye Road Cleveland Mayor James A Hewitt fined Horvath two hundred fifty dollars and costs Horvath pleaded guilty to possessing liquor Police believe he sold bootleg liquor along railroad camps and in the Elsra area He cannot pay the fine and will be sent to county jail
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John Horvath
Buckere Road
Cleveland
James A. Hewitt
Horvath
Higuera
Elsra
Dismissal in Police Court Over Pool Room Scuffle
George Bates appeared before Mayor Hewitt in police court for fighting with Bodie Nagy. Neither Nagy nor his brother Robert Nagy appeared. Bates was dismissed at plaintiff's cost after the case focused on a pool room scuffle that occurred Saturday.
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Bodie Nagy
George Bates
Hewitt
Nagy
Robert Nagy
Bates
May Complete Legion Fund This Week
James A. Hewitt treasurer and chairman said the Legion Drum and Bugle corps needs 1600 more dollars to cover a San Antonio trip and Elyria’s national convention attendance. Forty four hundred dollars had been raised when interviewed. organizers aim to reach the goal by next Saturday night with local business help.
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Legion
San Antonio
James A. He~itz
Chronicle- Telegram
Mr. Hewitt
Elyria
The
American Legion
Hewitt
Court opens with many cases disposed in September term
Judge A R Webber disposed of numerous cases as the September term opened. The Brandt company vs Elberta Beach company was dismissed at plaintiff costs. Hamilton vs Hamilton dismissed. Berger and Jacobs recovered 116 18 against Jobs Bretz. William Pierce denied permission to file a petition in error against the City of Elsina. William Edwards company vs Samuel Nagy dismissed at defendant costs. Depositors Savings and Loans company foreclosed on William G Sharp property for 25250 92. Michael Kraus default against Jake Nieciecki. Maico Electric Supply company default against Dunfee Electric company for 578 45. Martha Avery won against Lewis Avery with sale of real estate ordered. Importers Guide of New York City default against F B Rockliffe company for 545 79 with interest.
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Common Pleas
A. R. Webber
Brandt Company
Elberta Beach Company
Plaintff
Hamilton
Berger
Jacobs
Jobs Bretz
William Pierce
Elsina
William Edwards
Samuel Nagy
Depositors Saving and Loans Company
William G. Sharp
Michael Kraus
Jake Nieciecki
Maico Electric Supply Company
Dunfee Electric Company
Martha Avery
Lewis Avery
Importers Guide of
New York City
F. B. Rockliffe Company
Wilcox pleads not guilty in hush money case
Cleveland Sept 24 Louis Wilcox former deputy state prohibition administrator pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Paul Jones on an indictment accusing him of accepting hush money. Breitenstein moved to quash the indictment. decision reserved, no trial date set. Snow falls in Jamestown as first winter taste arrives. temp 39.
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Cleveland
Louis Wilcox
Prohibition
G. S
Paul Jones
Wilcox
Joseph Breitenstein
New York State
Jamestown
N. Y
Dennison Freed Of Charges Of Embezzlement
Justice S. J. George announced that embezzlement charges against George Dennison, filed by Adolf Scholl of LaGrange, were withdrawn after Dennison appeared in court with witnesses to corroborate his denial. The case involved Den nison allegedly diverting funds from a stock sale for personal use.
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S. J. George
George Dennison
Adolf Scholl
LaGrange
Scaol
Dennison
Severe hailstorm and cool spell hit the city
A heavy hail storm rattled windows and coated cars and homes in white for a few minutes before melting. Extremely cool weather prompted top coats and heavier garb, while today warms in sun with a brisk breeze. The forecaster warns the cool spell may last several days with a cold rain tomorrow.
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Birhaps
Chicago Sees Early Freezing in September History
Chicago shivered as 36 degrees in the metro area and 32 at the municipal airport marked the coldest September reading in the government weather bureau's records. Forecasters predicted continuation of the unusual cold, noting the 32 degree low is unprecedented this early in the month.
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Chicago
Government Weather Bureau
C. A. Donnel
Bureau
Commissioners Approve Plans For South Amherst Road
The Board of County Commissioners approved plans by County Surveyor C. T. Biggs to construct a macadam strip one third of a mile long on the South Amherst Pyle road just south of the village. The existing cinder road will be replaced this fall according to officials.
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Board of County Commissioners
C. T. Biggs
Amherst-Pyle
South Amherst
Toe
Ibuit
Willebrandt Attacks Smith Over Prohibition Record
Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt, assistant U. S. attorney general, vows to continue her verbal barrage against Governor Alfred E. Smith, charging him with hiding behind religion to dodge his liquor record. She argues prohibition is a moral issue and urges pastors to unite against Smith. Continues on page h.
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Warren
Ohio
Willebrand
Smith
Association of Catholics
Catholic Clergy Prohibition League
Catholic Total Abstinence Society
Willebrandt
al Smith
Methodist Conference Endorses Hoover for President
The Lorain Ohio Methodist Episcopal church conference endorsed Herbert Hoover for president after hours of debate. Only seven hundred votes were cast with two dissenters. Endorsement rested on Hoover’s stance on prohibition, not religion or political affiliation. The conference plans to finish business tonight and vote to appoint bishops. next year’s meeting will be in Cambridge.
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Buletin
Lorain
Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Cambridge
Lorain County poised for traffic boom in Cleveland area
A United States Bureau of Public Roads report on Cleveland’s traffic future predicts Lorain County will see a 58 percent rise in traffic over the next decade, the steepest growth aside from Cuyahoga and Summit. The study notes rapid expansion of Sheffield Avon Lake Avon and westward Cleveland suburbs. Local officials pledge support to ease congestion as Lorain County anticipates major growth.
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Trafic
Lorais
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Cleveland
Lorain County
Cuyahoga
Summit County
Akron
Cuyahoga County
Sania
Clevelard
Sheffield-Avon Lake-Avon
Elrria
Gulf Road
Spring Valley
Board of
Lorain County Commissioners
United States Road Bureau
Gas boom stirs farmers at Eisra discovery site
Frosted pipes mark a fresh natural gas source near Eisra on the Diagonal road, drawing crowds from Sundar and nearby districts. An elder driller cites gas pressure from deep sands as cause for pipe frost while farmers urge quick lease deals as drillers race to confirm the find. No. 3 continues on Page 8.
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Clarg
Oii
Dragonsi
LaGrange
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