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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1931

Page

4

Fights Electric Power Rate Ordinance

Lorain attorney Frank Coleman told Judge Thompson he will prove Ohio Power is charging Lorain rates 20 to 90 percent higher than rivals. He seeks to bar Lorain from enacting a rate ordinance with the company. Coleman says Ohio Power buys power from Cleveland Electric Illuminating for 5 mills per kilowatt and sells to Lorain users at 35 to 70 mills, arguing municipal plants curb rates and that people miss gains from improvements in power production.

Frank Coleman Lorain Ohio Public Service Company W. 8 B. Thompson Coleman O. I. 5S Cleveland Electric Eluminating Company W. Hi

Lorain Hearing Probes Electric Rate Change

Coleman stated the shift to private firms cut coal needs for power from four pounds per kilowatt hour to about one and a half. He noted three Lorain councilmen, all stockholders in the electric company, voted for the new rate ordinance, an unlawful action. The hearing was set to finish that afternoon.

Coleman Lorain Electric Company

Local News In a Few Lines Two Minor Auto Crashes

Two minor automobile accidents were reported to police yesterday afternoon. Cars of Mia, Alex Kesson, 334 Stanford avenue, and RK, Meecha, 122 Northrup street collided at Dennison and Park avenues about 2 p.m. Miss Gertrude Werner, 64 Kenyon avenue, reported her car rear ended at Lodi and Broad streets about 1:30. FACES LIQUOR CHARGE John Stainy, Leavitt road near Umm road, was arrested for alleged liquor violation. Deputy sheriff Abe reported the incident at about 7:30 p.m. yesterday. liquor confiscated.

Mia Alex Kesson Stanford Avenue Meecha Northrup Street Dennison Park Avenuues Gertrude Werner Kenyon Avenue W& Trate Heht Lodi Broad Streets John Stainy Leavitt Road Umm Road Abe

Empire Steel Co to Reorganize Amid Turbulent Times

Empire Steel Co plans a reorganization as it faces leadership changes and market pressure. Analysts note potential asset reassessment and governance shifts as the firm aims to stabilize performance and protect creditor interests.

Empire Steel Co

Dilgren Resigns as Auto Club Counsel

J. W. Dilsren resigned as attorney for the Lo County Automobile Club. The resignation was accepted at the December meeting, with Dilgren tendering his term and duties effective immediately.

Dilgren Auto Club J. W. Dilsren Lo County Aupomtabbile de Cint Toat Dilgren

Notre Dame mourns Rockne era as memorial crowds gather

From ac umen came spend to death in un hankas last Among their sons here were Ji pre Phelan, University of Washington coach and tape tain of the L41y reams, think Mer jlo, New York University coach. Ed Ther ri AW York, who officiated many Notre Dame games. Charles Tee Wie, troit coach and teammate of Horline. all of the "Finer Ftopsa men." Guards over the body included Frank Carideo and Marehinows Schwartz, who led Notre Dame to victories. Mrs Rockne arrived with her youngest children. Rockne’s mother stands bravely, recalling his early life.

Horline Ftopsa Tdi Otre Dame Monogram Auard Frank Carideo Al-America Marehinows Schwartz Notre Dame Florida Rockne Tiavear Kante Norwic

Blame Propellor For Crash That Killed Rockne

A Kansas crash that killed Kraite Rockne and wounded Notre Dame figures is linked to a propeller fault. The Commerce Department clarifies the role of the aircraft propeller in the Tuesday incident and details surrounding the investigation.

Rockne Washington Kraite Rockne Notre Dame Foothell Couveh Revertathiis Thesday Kansas Commerce Department Tie

Berlin College Trustee Dies in Hot Springs

George Wilson Morgan, longtime Oberlin College trustee and former state superintendent of education, died at 55 in Hot Springs Arkansas after a cerebral hemorrhage following a gout attack. He chaired the Oberlin board since 1902, practiced law in New York City, and was honored with a Doctor of Laws five years after his 1897 Oberlin bachelor’s degree. He is survived by his wife Helen and two sons, amid funeral services announced across local churches and NBC broadcasts. The article recalls his family ties to Oberlin and his prominent role in education.

Oberteius. O George Wilson Morgan Oberlin College Hot Springs Mr. Morgan Rm of Breed Abbot and Moran New York City Electo Wiliam H. Morgan de John Morgan Theological Oberlin Colesa Sinva Helen E. Demuth

Four youths face theft charge in barn break in

Four Lorsin youths were arrested by Sheriff Clarence Adams on charges of breaking and entering a barn on the Walter property and taking tools valued at 400 dollars. Willian H. Wauson, owner of the tools, swore to the complaint. Raymond Ponti alias Smith and Jack Allison bound over to the grand jury under the above charge. Two boys, both seventeen, sent to juvenile authorities. Justice S J George presided at arraignment.

Clarence Adams LHS Walter Elen Yiotta Willian H. Wauson Walter Raymond Ponti Alias Smith Jack Allison S.J. George

King Haakon to Represent at Rockne Funeral

Chicago April 3 By order of King Haakon of Norway six prominent Norwegians will represent His Majesty at the funeral of Knute Rockne at Sau Bend Saturday. King Haakon advised Chicago leaders he would knight Rockne within six months. Rockne was born at Voss Norway.

Chicago

Fifty-Six Children From 21 Cities At Clinic Here

Sixty children from twenty one cities attended a local clinic held under local church auspices. Officials and volunteers, including Edward Randail, coordinated medical staff and services to provide care and screenings for attendees.

Fragmentary OCR: Propeller hub blades missing after crash

The readable text discusses a propeller hub missing three blades and possible metal fatigue or damage. It mentions lab findings about marks on wine and blade fragments, a 5 ton impact, and inquiries into the wreckage. It references Articles of and Perpetual up by Congress and Canada, but details remain unclear.

Alimostol Congress Canada Theovoitios

No Tax Order Bans Gainesville City Taxes For 1931

Gainesville Alabama officials announce no municipal taxes will be collected in 1931. The city council cites a cash balance of 246.25 dollars and no bonded debt, saying taxpayers should receive value from their tax dollars by not taxing. The building photo notes the mayor occupies the upper floor, with the city jail on the lower.

Gainesville Ala

Campaign schedule outlines next weekly stockholder meeting

The text mentions campaign activities and a plan to hold meetings. It states the next ports on the fourth weekly stockholders meeting will be held and indicates speakers and campaign roles. Names and places are unclear due to the damaged text.

Adv

When She Comes Home by James Whitcomb Riley

A reflective poem narrator awaits a loved one’s return with vivid sensory memories. The speaker describes trembling, touching hands, the perfume of the dress, and the room’s sway as emotions surge. Tears and ache fill the throat while anticipating a reunion.

Brace James Whitcomb Riley

Methuselah Dies After Reaching 969 Years in Bible Tale

Historic note records Methuselah's death at age 969, marking him as the Bible's oldest man. Details emphasize longevity and the aging patriarch within Genesis genealogies.

Methuselah Yeas ES

United States Minister Hanna aids reef relief in Nicaragua

Minister to Nicaragua Ren E Hanna led relief efforts after the Manazua earthquake that killed several hundred people. He organized aid operations and coordinated with U S relief agencies to assist survivors and secure emergency supplies. The disaster prompted international backing and rapid response.

United States Nica

Two Men Die in Medina Crash

Two men were killed when a crash occurred in Medina. The sparse OCR text references a tragic incident with unclear details but confirms fatalities and location.

Medina

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