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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1928
Page
1
Treasury official outlines plan to retain automobile tax and repeal the estate tax amid shrinking surpluses and higher appropriations. Proposals include lowering general corporate income tax, revising individual tax rates, and a broad revenue impact estimate with projected deficits and savings.
Three men attempted a jewelry theft in front of a bank in Michigan today. The victim was robbed of diamonds valued at $200 000. Police nearby on a streetcar and in an automobile detained the suspects before they could flee, and the loot was recovered.
State Prohibition Agents Frank Mullan and Carl Seltzer were suspended by Commissioner McDonald after their arrest on charges of conspiracy in a suspected "Hi-Jacking" scheme involving fruit merchant Michael de Angel, arrested by federal agents yesterday.
Mullen and Seltzer confiscated a truckload of beer and whiskey and turned it over to DeAngelo for disposal. The truck in charge was allowed to leave after the liquor was removed. Gunt Kobler, the truck driver, was fined 35 dollars and costs after being cited for driving an overloaded truck. Justice 9 J. George imposed the fines following sheriff's officers’ involvement.
The Board of Trade announced the arrival of the Superior Chemical Co of Cleveland to Flora Elyria occupying part of the Cleveland Southwestern Railway power house near Oberlin road. About fifteen workers will start manufacturing agricultural chemicals and expect rapid growth. Machinery already en route and building repairs underway as cleanup begins on idle property. This marks Elyria's sixth new industry in eighteen months with Falco-Ameht Motors and several others locating here.
The union service of several city churches will be held Friday afternoon from 6 00 to 3 00 o clock in the First Baptist church. Participants include First Methodist St Pauls Evangelical First Latter Presbyterian Second Congregational First Christian and First Baptist. The service features devotional periods and a sermon on the crucifixion of Christ by A Brown of the United Presbyterian church. Open to the public.
A main line bridge of the New York Central near the Bradley mine, part of the United States Coal Company area, burned during the night. Shenfian Williams T. Allison blamed incendiaries amid a clash between strike sympathizers and non union miners. Oil on bridge tires and pilings ignited, halting trains between Illionvale Alliance and Cleveland. Snipers have been reported in the region targeting non union workers.
Steubenville Ohio April 3 A New Philadelphia high school student Minard Le Master twenty jumped from the seventh story of the Imperial hotel in an alleged attempt to escape arrest He survived with leg injuries and struck a telephone wire which aided his capture likely saving his life Police say he leaped to evade arrest
In New Bloomfield Virginia on April 3 Mrs Ralph M Magee burned with her three young children when their farm home was destroyed by a fire. Ralph Magee the father and a four month old baby were saved the infant was tossed from a third floor window to neighbors. The father escaped from the blaze.
Washington April 3 Hirch Helms former Texas oilman told the senate Teapot Dome committee he protested to President Harding Hoover and Daugherty against Interior Secretary Fall secretly leasing the Teapot Dome oil reserve to Harry Sinclair. He said Fall directed actions and that Hoover tried to limit fallout. other witnesses plan to appear with committee updates on convention arrangements.
The Elyria Board of Education accepted a 5000 dollar bid from J Curren for the Ridge Street school site and property. The abandoned building, since 1921, was deemed poorly located and not worth repair. The board also discussed general school matters.
Two storm distressed vessels off the Oregon coast were reported. The five masted schooner Kruse, missing since Saturday, was found with sails torn and decks littered. The five aboard the disabled J Nettleton were rescued after cargo damage near the Columbia River mouth.
Delaware observed a solemn farewell to Senator Frank B Willis with schools closed and 200 soldiers patrolling streets. His casket lay in state at Gray Chapel Wesleyan University as crowds mourned, and pictures and crepe drapery honored his career in Washington.
In Delaware on April 4 Senator Simeon Fess delivered the funeral oration for Senator Frank B Willis. He praised Willis as a model for youth and a leading figure in the prohibition movement, highlighting his rise from American democracy and his belief that America equals opportunity.
Delaware held funeral rites for Senator Wilks with governors and state officials attending. The public memorial drew fourteen hundred students and families, while Congress and party members gathered to honor his career as they mark his sudden death during a campaign season.
State officers and departments gathered in Columbus for the funeral of Senator Frank B. Willis. Governor Vic Donahey led the delegation with the governor’s staff. attendees included state officials who knew Willis well from his long service in Ohio politics.
Col. Charles Lindbergh prepared to meet Harry F. Guggenheim in Santa Barbara to discuss a possible future connection with the Guggenheim foundation for the promotion of aeronautics. He arrived from El Paso with three backers who aided his Paris flight.
Viola Mar was found in the Tuscaragils river after being choked and dropped into the water. Coroner J. Lewis said the state will seek the electric chair for William D. Herron, Viola’s brother in law, indicted for first degree murder. Police say she died while rebuffing Herron’s advances. Mrs Herron vows to stand by her husband.
A blaze in St Clairsville Oho early today killed 15 year old volunteer firefighter Cec Libs of Brookside and injured Fire Chief Charles Cook of Bridgeport and volunteer Arthur Knellinger from Brookside. The cause was undetermined as investigators continued at the scene.
Supreme Court keeps George Remus in the Lima asylum after a stay of execution delays his appeal. The appeal court earlier ruled he is sane after his acquittal for the murder of his wife Imogene. Botkin seeks a new trial while Remus remains confined awaiting further decision.
The Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co wins council approval for a five year franchise and fare increases including seven cent adults two cent school children and eight ride or twelve ride tickets. The vote followed months of committee consideration with several officials present.
Secretary Herbert Hoover led the Michigan Republican ballot with a dominant total as early returns from two thirds of precincts showed him ahead of Alfred E. Smith. Smith was the lone Democrat on the ballot, victorious as the party’s candidate. unofficial tallies listed Hoover at 149,546 to Smith 42,940 with other leaders trailing.
Chronicle of arrests by U S agents in Chicago tied to bombings targeting a U S senator and a governor. Lorvense Juliano, a wealthy alcohol empresario, was taken into custody with multiple associates after federal agents found dynamite sticks at his home. Authorities pledged further arrests and strong actions as the probe advances.
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