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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
1
Revolution troops under General Fausto Topete began a major offensive on the Federal garrison in Naco Sonora with aircraft tanks cavalry and infantry. Bombers dropped explosives on trenches as rebels closed to within 200 yards. Americans in the border town faced a blackout and explosions rocked the area.
June 14 marks the last day to file for the August primaries affecting Elyria Lorain Amherst Oberlin and Wellington. Mayors compete in Elyria Lorain and Amherst while Oberlin focuses on council under a manager government. The November general election will choose city village and township officials and boards of education. Wellington holds a non partisan primary later in summer.
Five hundred gallons of oil burned in a metal tempering oil vat at the Perry Fay Perry Court this afternoon at 1 PM. Hose Company No 1 and Engine Company No 2 responded to the alarm. Two three gallon foamite containers were used to extinguish the blaze in a single story brick factory building with damage undetermined.
Clarence E. Adams lived on a Columbia farm until 1920 when he moved to Elyria to serve as deputy under Sheriffs N. D. Backus and Fred Underhill for six years. He later worked for the National Tube Company before being elected sheriff last November. He is married with two sons and resides at the sheriff's residence in the county jail.
Elyria postoffice receipts for March rose by 870.84 dollars from the same month a year earlier, per postmaster J. W. Mc Henry. He notes the rise reflects rate reductions still shaping volumes since new rates began in July.
A campaign group formed at the Elyria Legion club to raise funds for a new Legion Home on Ohio Street. Mayor James A. Hewitt named chairman with James Armitage as vice chair, T. L. Moise secretary, and Arthur H. Waters assistant secretary. The group plans an executive committee and a Budget task, aiming for a $40,000 goal. William A. Bly is made honorary executive member for donating the lot. Kiwanis and Rotary support pledged as individuals.
GRAFTON OH April 6 Fifty five years of wedded life together all of it in Lorain county marks Mr William Mole and Mrs Sarah Mole as they celebrated their anniversary yesterday They were married April 5 1874 in Monroe Michigan while visiting there Mr Mole aged 78 and Mrs Mole 71 have lived in Lorain county all their lives Their family includes three children six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and one son John Mole remains on a family farm near Grafton now caretaker of Grafton Cemetery.
Lt Commander J M Kenworthy, former Royal Navy officer and British politician, notes in a United Press piece that American entry shifted war aims and morale. He argues entry aided democracy over autocracy, boosted Allied resolve, and tightened Germany’s blockade and finances, warning of a peace shaped by justice and endurance.
Georges Clemenceau, longtime French leader, notes America’s 1917 entry shifted the war’s course. He says the United States helped accelerate German surrender and will be judged as pivotal by future generations.
Sarg Cole known as iron man driver ends a 97 hour 15 minute street drive in Elyria. Crowds gathered as he stopped at the courthouse at 1 30 pm and Police secured him with handcuffs before he was wheeled to Sudro's ambulance. He then rested at Simpson Motor Company.
Jules Jusserand, French ambassador to Washington, calls April 6 1917 one of history’s great dates. He notes America’s entry into the war, Roosevelt’s friendship, and the nation’s unified resolve to stand with liberty, ready to endure privation and provide forces.
A bee entered a Southwestern Bus Company vehicle through an open window and blinded the driver John Hovis of Amherst. The bus veered off course into a rasp berry patch, sinking up to its axles. Two women passengers escaped unharmed. After an hour, another bus towed the vehicle free.
The eighty eighth general assembly in Columbus Ohio closed most business with adjournment set for noon though clocks were stopped. Only the gas tax bill advancing from 3 to 4 cents faced possible Senate delay amid talk of a filibuster. House and Senate failed to agree on the Boden speed limit bill, while committees attempted a settlement. A $114 million general appropriation bill passed the Senate and await House approval, along with a $960,000 supplemental and a $624,000 sundries claims bill. The body enacted 65 measures and the House met thirteen hours in what was the most hectic session since January. The Martin election law recodification and conservation measures also passed. Continued on Page 2.
Fire broke out in the top of the elevator shaft at Elyria Foundry on Filbert Street, triggering a bell alarm at 10:25 p m Friday. The blaze affected the elevator motor wiring, was doused with twelve gallons of chemicals, and Hose Company No 1 and Engine Company No 1 kept flames in check with a hydrant hose though not needed. Fire Chief Bates said total damage is undetermined pending motor damage, with external damage negligible.
A wide area tornado across southern Minnesota and Wisconsin killed at least nine people and injured more than 50. The disaster stretched from Rice Lake region to near the twin cities with farms wrecked and villages shaken. Rescue squads and repair crews moved to aid victims as hospitals received the injured.
Four counties will be represented at the second annual District Child Welfare Conference in Elyria on April 25 under joint sponsorship of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare the Ohio Society for Crippled Children and the Ohio Probation Association. Sessions include morning noon and afternoon at First Congregational church with E F Allen president of the International Society for Crippled Children as luncheon speaker. Also slated are talks by Walter B Underwood Samuel H Squire and C O Darby on community service of the American Legion.
In Macomb Iowa on April 6 robbers used an acetylene torch on a newly installed burglar proof safe equipped with tear bombs. The safe was entered during the night and $21,006 in cash and stamps was stolen. A tear bomb fragment and torch were found at the scene.
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