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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1931

Page

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Quake relief aids prompt return of refugees to Nicaragua

United States and Central American nations aided hurricane victims in Nicaragua as refugees began returning to partially restored towns. Crowds gathered at Lake Managua and nearby sites to celebrate relief efforts and resettlement, while relief officials and naval staff oversaw continued aid distribution and monitoring.

Nicaragua United States Exvedas Lake Manage I Ries Christian Brothers Colle Tor Admiral Saint Heirs Smith Vonlinde Thalse WD Rogers Indira Conrad Gerrivey Remnoval Maraya Pendinie Poe

Wakeman Ditch Murder Victim Identified in Akron

Police traced the Wakeman Ditch murder to Floyd Wambiaugh, 26, of Akron, identified by his father as the victim. Detectives note the driver was attacked during a delivery attempt and the highway robbery theory remains debated while the victim was an amateur boxer known in Akron.

Norwalk Floyd Wambiaugh Akron Victom Wambuteh Tassene Tresday Woombaurd

Hawk Sentenced To Reformatory For Robbery

Ervin Hawk was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory by Judge W B Thompson after pleading guilty to robbing Eddie Thompson at a gas station on Erin Road last February. Hawk was returned from Ashland Pennsylvania after a gunshot wound in his leg, caused by an accidental discharge. He is the third member of a trio that held up Thompson and abducted him. Nick Daraby and Charles McDonald have already been sentenced.

Ervin Hawk Mansfield W. BR. Thompson Eddie Thompson Oberin Road Hawk Ashland Talood Sweet Paul Chapman Ife Thompson Nick Daraby Charles McDonald

Ohio Weather Forecast Looks For Fair Conditions

The forecast notes generally fair weather across Ohio with rising temperatures in the west. A large high pressure area from the St. Lawrence Valley to the West Gulf Coast supports continued fair conditions for about 26 hours, with a warmer change expected by Tuesday.

Ohio West Portion St. Lawrence Valley West Gulf Coast

Auto Plunges Into River Six Crown

Chester Illinois April 6 six persons drowned when the automobile carrying a St Louis party to a birthday celebration plunged into the Mississippi River near a ferry landing. Victims include Mrs Grace Maness 30 Frank Cerny and his three children. John Munness driver and Allen Brookes were rescued by ferrymen. The eight headed to Perrysville Missouri to celebrate Samuel Manns eighth birthday vacationing with grandparents.

Chester Mississippi River Here Grace Maness Frank Cerny Cerny John Munness Allen Brookes St. Louis Perrysville

Tragic weekend deaths across Ohio province

A United Press survey tallies 25 fatalities from drowning accidents, vehicle crashes, and suicides over the weekend. Victims span several towns from Akron and Barberton to Cleveland and Newark with numerous drownings from East Reservoir to Stillwater Creek and river waters.

United Press Tadas Ren| Meth Koop Edward Roop Williame Bowser, Jr East Reservoir Akron Oers Therfort Dellison Barberton New Philadelphia Thomas Justhee Sedetovilley Hien Steats Tathipors Point Pleasant W. Va Catherine Precare Cleve. Jamit Lake Erie Fern Jones Sherwood Stes Defiance Virgil Cromits Defianes John Eblin Pomeroy Arhtabula Holland Robert Conlin Martisville Robert Gl, Phillips Springfield Joseph Knoth Ins Newark James R. Haynes Dayton Pasen Calabria Morris Himel Yorkville Joseph Smith James Hayes

Convicts Face Death Penalty in Electric Chair Case

In Columbus on April 6 two convicts from Philadelphia and Darien, Gibbons and Grate, pleaded not guilty to three counts of first degree murder and arson in a fire at Obie Penitentiary that killed 322 inmates. They had earlier shifted from pleading guilty to seek death in the chair, hoping to speed the case, with Judge Handall assigning counsel.

Columbus Gibbons Philadelphia Clinton Common Pleas Ceril J. Handall John Connor Dwight Swisher William X. Bartels Joseph Eaglesen Grate Pires Ari Heath Vongiers Raucds Aftici Judes Randall Rhein Pride

Mayor Walker Begins Fight New York Mayoral Crisis

Mayor James J. Walker returns from a desert vacation to confront persistent public charges. Civic and religious leaders seek his removal over alleged misfeasance. The ensuing battle, spanning city and state politics, could draw nationally known figures and touch on private life aspects as reported.

New York James J. Walker California Walker Tammany Hall

Fourteen Years Ago Today Congress Declared War With Germany

Washington on a mild spring evening in 1917, Congress declared a state of war with Germany. The Capitol hosted a tense entrance as President Wilson spoke, with Lodge leading the cheers, signaling the nation’s entry into war.

Congress Germany Washington United States Capitol House Senate Henry Cabot Lodge John Sharp Williams Robert M. LaFolette Vardaman Stone Supreme Court of the United States White

Stop 106 Cars With Faulty Lights

Lorain county deputies stopped 106 cars on Lake Road for faulty lighting. Motorists could repair lights or face a court summons. All complied except an accessory dealer, who closed when bulbs ran out. Deputies will issue arrest warrants if warnings go unmet. Sheriff Clarence Adams noted many offenders were from outside Lorain county.

Lorain County Lake Road Clarence Adams Lerain County

War Vets Mobilize Tonight Across Ohio Posts

More than 489 World War II veterans are set to mobilize tonight in Lorain to show how quickly legionaries can assemble for service during disaster. The call, marking the 14th anniversary of the U S declaration of war, will ring across three Ohio radio stations. Dr. A R K Agate urges veterans to report to the Olio Legion Home for duty, as Ohio posts including Lorain and nearby towns coordinate citywide readiness.

Witte United States Germany Ohio Cincinnati WAC Akrom WTAM Cleveland A. RK. Agate Ohio Post No. 12 Olio Legion Onio Street Meadiess Legionaries American Legion Lorain County Avon Lake Lorain Amherst South Amherst Oberlin Wellington

Architect Fee Case To Be Heard Friday

A hearing in common pleas court Friday will address a permanent injunction to stop Lorain county commissioners from paying architect Wendel P. Brown $26,400 for the Lorain bridge project that was never built. Brown has already received $35,600 as part of his fee. the suit, filed by Dr. A. T. Grills, centers on drawing plans for the $2,000,000 bridge. The injunction followed an Ohio Supreme Court ruling and a failed bond vote of less than 65 percent.

Wendel P. Brown Lorain Common Pleas Court Wesley Grills A. T. Grills Brown Ohio Supreme Court

Gary Youth Granted New Trial In Murder Case

In Valparaiso Indiana on April 6 Virgil Kirkland a Gary high school youth convicted of murdering Arlene Draves at a drinking party was granted a new trial today by Judge Grant Crumpacker.

Valparaiso Ind Virgil Kirkland Gary Arlene Draves Grant Crumpacker

Raskob Seeks Democratic Liquor Plan for 1932 Platform

Washington April 66 The Democratic National Committee chair John 4 Raskob asks for suggestions to shape the 1932 platform on prohibition. He notes the issue may split the party between dry South and liberal North and warns against ignoring the problem. He defends the Hoover era as mixed in success and failures. Continued on Page 2.

Washington John Raskob National Committee Raskoh Democratic Party Raskeb P National Committee

Council Set for Busy Session Tonight On Franchises

City council plans to pass the Elyria Coach franchise ordinance for five years after approval by the transportation committee. An ordinance to authorize a yearlong contract with the OPS company for electric power at the sewer disposal plant will be presented. A resolution to prosecute errors in police reinstatement cases and possible Ohio Supreme Court appeal will be discussed. Taxi ordinance also on the agenda.

Elyria Coach Company Redington Council Bus Company O. P. S. Company Seware F. Birkline Christ Kray Common Pleas — Court Ohio Supreme Court

Convictions of Blackmer Fall Affirmed by DC Court

Washington tallies upholding the convictions and sentences of Henry M. Blackmer and Albert B. Fall in Harding administration cases. Fall, ex interior secretary, convicted over a bribe from E. L. Doheny relating to Elk Hills. Blackmer and Denver Cole, oil figures, were convicted of contempt for failing to obey a summons.

Bulletin Washington District of Columbia Appellate ‘Court Henry M. Blackmer Albert B. Fall Oif Harding Fall Secretary of the Interior E. L. Doheny Los Angeles Elk Hills

Ohio Lowlands Flooded as Rivers Burst Banks

Torrential rains sent streams over their banks across the state. Three drownings were linked to the flooding, including Thomas Juster in Repoteville, Bert Dobson near New Philadelphia, and Glen Stotts at Pomeroy. Four more deaths followed despite floods not being the sole cause. Roads and fields flooded, wells refilled, and high water crested Sunday with gradual recessions Monday as skies cleared.

Columbus Thomas Juster Reioteville Little Sciato Terbert Dobson Barberton Ohio Portsmouth Hocking Athens Piketon Marietta Chillicothe Jackson

Grand Jury Set To Convene On Tuesday

Grand jurors will convene tomorrow to review about six transcripts from lower courts and several original matters. Assistant Prosecutor John Harding expects a report by Wednesday noon. The Port City Mortgage Company matter may be examined. rumors of reconsidering the Wallace and Rice murder cases could not be verified, counsel says.

John Harding Port City Mortgage Company Don W. Myers Arthur Wallace Maurice Rice Milton Friedman Lorain Rice

Mrs Wahrman enters council race for at large seat

Nora Wahrman of Port Clinton, now Elyria resident for 31 years, announces Republican bid for council at large in August primaries. Widow of George Wahrman, former New York Central clerk, she has chaired the Woman’s Club for 15 years and says she seeks public office to steward city affairs as a sacred trust.

Nora Be Wahrrman Fifth Street Wuhrman Port Clintan Elyria Sears Wulhriman George Wuhrman New York Central Wihriman Tyades Wnhrman

Boat Collapse Drowns Three Boys Near Akron

Akron Ohio April 6 The collapse of an old tow boat’s bottom caused the deaths of three boys Kenneth Roupe 9 Edward Roupe 11 and William Bowser Jr 13 who were playing near East Reservoir. The rotten floor gave way about 100 feet from shore Bowser swam for land but died. the other two drowned where the boat sank. No witnesses observed the tragedy.

Akron East Reservoir Here Kenneth Roupe Edward Roupe William Bowser, Jr Bowser

Multiple Injuries and Fatality From Weekend Accidents

A series of weekend automobile crashes in Elyria and surrounding areas left one man dead and several others injured. Steve Repke, 27, died at St. Joseph hospital after a car strike on Elyria Avenue near Stop 48. Patricia Burns, 9 months, and her mother, 30, were in critical and serious condition at Memorial hospital from a collision at West River and the Infirmary roads. Hugh Burns was charged with reckless driving. Thomas Butler, 78, fractured his shoulder when Burns’s car left the road. Thomas Rodner, 19, of Toledo, in critical condition after a crash on Hast Bridge Street. his mother Elizabeth, 38, and sister Nellie, 17, injured. Additional collision involved Jessie Parks and Julius Palicka near Oberlin. further details on other crashes noted as ongoing investigation.

Elyria Steve Repke East 35Th Street Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Paul Krebes Butternut Ridge Indian Hollow Roads Repko Elyria Avenue Krebes Patricia Burns Hugh Burns Second Street Memorial Hospital Burns Mr. Burns Stewart Wilkins 16Th Street West River Infirmary Roads Wilkins Thomas Butler Burn Thomas Rodner Rodney Avenue Toledo Hast Bridge Street Rodney Elizabeth Nellie Samuel Finch New York Central Railroad Thomas Rodney Jessie Parks Springstreet Oberlin Julius Palicka Wood

Maple Festival Draws Record Attendance in Geauga County

CHARDON O April 6 Nearly 29 000 persons attended the three day Geauga County maple festival closing Saturday A B Carlson founder of the annual festival and this year’s chairman said the event was the largest and most successful yet Saturday’s attendance reached about 13 000 with visitors from Ohio and neighboring states.

Chardon Geauga County A. B. Carlson Geauga Carlson Ohip

James Reappointed by President Hoover to Fed Board

Washington bulletin says George R. James is reap pointed by President Hoover as a Federal Reserve Board member. His current term expires April 27 and he hails from Memphis Tennessee.

Washington George R. James Hoover Federal Reserve Board White House James Memphis Tenn

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