Peace Mission Sails for Smyrna to Urge War Cessation
French emissary Henri Franklin Boullon sails from Toulon for Smyrna aboard the Metz to urge Kemal Pasha to avoid war with Britain. He plans to speak with Kemal on arrival and seeks a peaceful Near East settlement. The Near East peace conference is eyed for early October in a tentative plan announced from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulin
France
Henri Franklin Boullon
Golhus
Near East
Kemai
Smyrna
Metz
Franklin Bouton
Five bandits hold up Virginia bank. cashier mortally wounded
Five armed men in a high powered car robbed the Kirst Wa tlona Bank at Hopedale Harrison county. Cashier George Whitaker was shot twice and died later. A second clerk survived and the bandits fled without taking money. The wagon held over 100000 in cash for miners pay preparations. The car wrecked near Piney Fork later.
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Steubenville, O
Hopedale
Harrison County
Here
George Whittaker
Whittaker
Jessie Snyder
Wagits
Steubanville
Afteo
Piney Fork
Jefferson County
Grand Jury Expected to Finish Work Late Today
The Grand Jury remains in session as Prosecutor Lawrence Webber aims to accelerate its labors today. Eight new cases have been docketed since the week began and a few surprises are anticipated when the panel files its report.
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Lawrence Webber
Divorce actions filed in Lorain court
Three additional divorce petitions enter Lorain court alongside two already filed. Comar Bookannan versus Inez Boannon in Elyria cites neglect of duty and income control as grounds. Ethel Frank versus Arthur Frank cites extreme cruelty and obscene name calling. Ralph Crehore versus Hannah Crehore cites jealousy and neglect of home.
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Comar Bookannan
Inez Boannon
Elyria
Ethel Frank
Arthur Frank
Lorain
Ralph Crehore
Hannah Crehore
Gregs
Hame
Obituary: Sarah A Blackmer 82 Dies at Home
Sarah A Blackmer, 82, died Monday morning at 7 10 at the home of her sister Mrs George E Crisp after a long illness. She is survived by her sister and two sons J B Blackmer of Warren and Charles Blackmer of Lorain. Funeral services will be held at Ranking Funeral Parlors Second Street at two o clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial Pittsfield.
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Sarah A. Blackmer
George E. Crisp
J. B. Blackmer
Warren
Charles Blackmer
Lorain
Punera
Second Street
Pittafield
Two Auto Accidents injure Lorain residents
Lorain reports two Sunday traffic mishaps. Lois Austin, 12, daughter of Simon Austin of EB 12d Street, was struck and injured internally but expected to recover. Mrs. Frank Cobart, 28, was also struck but not badly hurt.
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Lorain
Lois Austin
Aix
Simon Austin
Freak Cobart
Rector's Widow and Brother Questioned in Dual Killing Quiz
Mrs Edward H Hall says she went to her husband’s church late at night to look for him. She and her brother Wille Stevens were questioned by New Brunswick officials as they seek to solve the murder of Rey Hall and his wife. Mrs Hall did not find the rector and returned home.
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Rector
Edward H Hall
Hin
New Brunswick
N. J
Rey Hall
James Mills
Hall
Wille Stevens
Rev. Hall
Boy From Arizona Travels 2000 Miles For Surgery
Eleven year old Little Richard Merrell arrived in Chicago from Mesa to receive treatment for two club feet at Gates Home for Crippled Children. The Rotary Club of Mesa sponsors his care, with International Society for Crippled Children oversight and local surgeons to determine operability. Richard’s case is cited as international in scope due to Rotary supported care for crippled children.
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Richard Merrell
Gates
Mesa
Arizona
Richard
Rotary
Allen
Rotary Club
Mr. Allen
Bucking high wheel injures rider in old bicycle episode
Gust Winters of Ridgeville visited Temple Court to view a relic of bygone days and attempted to mount a high wheel bicycle. After a first fall he tried again, the machine pitched, and he dislocated his elbow. Winters was treated at the hospital and swore off the risky stunt.
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Gust Winters
Ridgeville
Temple Court
Winters
Three Fishermen Missing in Fogbound Sinking
In Brest France three fishermen are missing after the steamship Tuscaloosa struck and sank a fishing smack off the port in thick fog. The incident occurred as the Tuscaloosa was en route from New York. At Tokon China Chung reports a Russo Japanese conference final meeting was to be held today offering Russia a last chance to reconsider its Sughalien position.
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Brest
France
Tuscaloosa
New York
Toko
Chang Chung
County Non Partisan League to Quiz County Candidates
Lorain County Non Partisan League holds a meeting at Machinists hall Broad Street this evening at 7 oclock. A set of questions will be prepared for all candidates to answer yes or no and a program plus time and place for candidates to present themselves.
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Lorain County Non Partisan League
Machinists’ Hall
Broad Street
Probate Judge Goes On Two Week Vacation
Probate Judge Clyde Wilcoz will take a two week vacation starting tomorrow, his first outing in ten years. He will celebrate his fiftieth birthday and plans to spend time with hunting weapons in the county. The fire department responded to a saw dust and grass fire near the General Phonograph Co plant on Taylor Street, which was extinguished with slow flames.
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Clyde Wilcoz
Lg No
Taylor Street
General Phonograph Co
Bishop Sehrembs Visits City To View School Property
Father J. B Mooney of St Marys church hosted Bishop Joseph Sehrembs who toured a Fourth street property near the Sisters of Charity as the church weighs purchasing to expand St Marys school. The bishop felt the house may be unsuitable for school use and the deal was not completed.
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J. B Mooney
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Sehrembs
Fourth Street
Sisters of Charity
St. Mary's School
Church Council
La Grange man hunted after missing trip to farm
Police seek John Kakatela who has been missing for a week after leaving Lorain for his La Grange farm. Foul play feared by friends as search continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kakatela
Hae
Lorain
la Grange
Straw Fire at Farm Forcing City Response
A 14 year old is held responsible for a straw fire at the Albert Barkknecht farm on Abbe road two miles north of the city. Neighbors aided by swift winds and nearby barns prevented spread. Fire department could not respond due to cost guarantees not provided.
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Albert Barkknecht
Abbe Road
Barna
West Side Family Row Heard in Police Court
A West Side family dispute surfaced in police court as Sam Katz faced Food Inspector George Savage over unpasteurized milk. Katz admitted sharing milk with his sister Mrs Sam Weinstein who lives in the same home. Mayor Jones urged careful handling and the case was continued for further investigation.
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Polita Court
Sam Katz
West Side
George Savage
Katz
Sam Weinstein
Sam
Jones
Township Home Destroyed by Fire
The home of Richard Holliday on West Ridge was destroyed by fire last evening after six. Mrs. Holliday was alone when she found the blaze on an upper floor near the chimney. Neighbors arrived but could not stop the flames due to heavy wind. All lower rooms were emptied along with the cellar contents. Loss estimated at about 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Holliday
West Ridge
Lodi Street Home Robbed In Local Burglary
The home of H. J. Larrigan at 310 Led Street was entered Saturday and $50 was stolen from the clothing of Mr. Larrigan and his brother who lives with him. The clothing was found later on an outside stairway where the thief had untied them.
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H. J. Larrigan
Led Street
Mr. Larrigan
Women of Ku Klux Klan abduct mother in Fort Worth
Alleged Klan members, described as Texas klanswomen, abducted Mrs. L. Tatum from her home in Fort Worth and beat her severely claiming mistreatment of her daughter. The incident sparked talk of a women’s auxiliary to the Ku Klux Klan forming to carry out similar work.
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L . Tatum
Fort Worth
Tex
Tatum
the Klux Klan
Northeast Ohio Methodist Conference Adopts Growth Figures
The northeast Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans to adjourn this afternoon with a 5,893 gain in total membership for the year. Membership rose from 178,317 to 184,344, while church property value increased from 11,087,360 to 12,504,945 dollars. Benevolence gifts totaled 31,087,1002, down 148,418 from last year. Appointments will be read later today.
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Mansfield
Northeast Ohio
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
E.necta
Cakewood
Employment in Industry Rises in August Despite Strikes
Washington report shows substantial increases in employment in August over July across 42 manufacturing industries. Data from 2,595 establishments covering 1,249,144 workers indicate 30 industries added workers while 12 reduced payrolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Building Contractor 15 Sued for $3,000
Elias Silverman of Lorain has filed suit against H. E Berkley seeking $3,000 in damages. He alleges Berkley was hired to construct a brick store at 803 W. 13th Street but the work did not meet specifications. Silverman says Berkley took possession of the specifications and refused to return them until completion of the work.
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Elias Silverman
Lorain
H. E Berkley
Berkely
W. 13Th Street
Committee to Hear Hastings Appeal Named
A special committee will be appointed by the state civil service commission to hear the appeal of Captain R A Haatingu, dismissed from the superintendency of the boys' industrial school in Lancaster. Hearing date not announced.
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Columbus
State Civil Service Commission
Lancaster
R. A. Haatingu
Boys’ Industrial School
Resigning pastor sparks farewell sermon at Marietta church
Rev Mayson M Sewell preached his farewell at First Presbyterian Marietta and attacked the congregation as many members rose and left. He cited conflicts over leave and a vow to seek a suitable English preacher, noting his return to England after eight months in the United States. The church session denied a three month leave. The congregation voted to accept Dr Bowell as replacement. Additionally a suit against The Prestee Co and EZ Collapsible Co was filed by Grafton Savings Bank for 6500 secured by a mortgage on the Grafton factory.
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Marietta
London
Jack Dempsey
Mayson M. Sewell
First Presbyterian Church
Marettan
Sewell
Christ
Varietta
New Philadelphia
Dr Bowell
America
Grafton Savings Bank Co
Prestee Co
Grafton
Ohio Public Service Co Advertises Elyria Area Plant Sites
A Cleveland Plain Dealer notice promotes Elyria area as ideal for manufacturing plants. It lists seven nearby cities and argues they offer raw materials labor transport market and power. The Ohio Public Service Co signs the appeal claiming benefits for all local businesses. A businessman notes the ad shows mutual gains from regional plant relocation.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Elyria
Cleveland
Ohio Public Service Co
Oho Public Service Co
Lorain Man Hit By Bat May Be Fatal
Lorain September 25 Emmet Gregg aged 62 lies in St Josephs hospital after a bat struck him on the temple during a ball game. Harry Hahn, veteran player, was at bat when the bat flew from his hand and struck Gregg causing him to lose consciousness.
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Lorain
Emmet Gregg
St. Joseph's Hospital
Harry Hahn
Grege
State Kiwanis Session Opens in Cincinnati
Delegates to the fifth annual Ohio Kiwanis convention gathered at the Gibson hotel in Cincinnati where about a thousand visitors and spouses were expected by nightfall. Frank C. Poling of Mansfield cited 70,000 U S members and 7,900 in Ohio across 74 clubs as the convention began. The event will close on Wednesday.
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Cincinnati
Kiwanis Club of Ohio
Gibson Hotel
Kiwanis Clubs
Frank C. Poling
Mansfield
Ohio
America
Onion
Clevelander Improves After Grid Injuries
Charles Mares twenty three of Niles avenue Cleveland, a Kirtz Cigars football player, was seriously injured in a Riverview park game against the Eagles. He staggered after a center play late in the fourth quarter, was taken from the field unconscious, and hospitalized. His condition improved by morning with head injury and a near miss of brain concussion noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mares
Niles Avenue
Cleveland
Kirtz Cigars
Eagles
Riverview Park
Mares
Begas
Lorain to Get Gas From Avon Field
Lorain and Elyria face relief from gas shortages as Cue Teng Gas Co completes a twelve inch main to the Avon field. The line, long anticipated, is expected to ease supply concerns for both communities.
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Lorain
Avon
Cueteng Gas Company
Elyrta
Death of Henry C Hopwood at Ashtabula
Henry C Hopwood 72 or 78 of Grafton Lorain county died Friday at his Ashtabula home after a stroke. He served in the Ohio volunteer cavalry in the Civil War and married Emily Cook of Jefferson in 1870. Services were Sunday at 2 PM at the home. burial in Jefferson Cemetery.
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Henry C. Hopwood
Grafton
Lorain County
Erle C Hopwood
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Malph
Martin Hopwood
Ashtabula
Hopwood
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
Emily Cook
Jefferson
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International Society
Joseph Suhrembs
St. Mary’s Church
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Lakewood Lands
Hastings
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Ashtabule
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