Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1937

Page

1

Wreckage Of Huge Airliner Sighted Near Mount Baldy

Major A D Smith of TWA reported sighting wreckage of a missing Douglas transport on Mount Baldy near McNary Arizona. Eight aboard were believed dead as searchers prepared to reach the crash site. Mrs Inez Booth and residents in Alpine Greer and Springerville filed sightings of the circling two motor ship.

Albuquerque N. M A. D. Smith TWA Mount Baldy McNary Ariz Smith Burbank Calif New York TWA Offeral Major Smith John Nunn Springerville New Mexico Henry A. McDaniel Escadilla Mountain Alpine Greer Inez Booth Springerville, Ariz

Strike Clash In Cleveland Injures Twelve Labor Activists

Mounted police charged a crowd of about 1000 near the Electric Vacuum Cleaner Co entrance injuring 12, including John Peters, business representative of the Cooks' Union. The conflict stems from a dispute between American Federation of Labor and CIO unions.

Cleveland Electric Vacuum Cleaner Co John Peters Cooks’ Union American Federation of Labor

Brief City Council Meeting Ends After 22 Minutes

City council approved 120 for new office furniture for Auditor Schilleman and set a traffic light at Second and Court Streets. It referred gas rate legislation to study and urged input to The Cities Alliance. Six Brookdale Cemetery lots sold, boosting the maintenance fund. Plumbing license ordinance report delayed. three council members absent.

A. C. Schilleman Second Court Streets United States Senate Council Senate John W. Smith Cities Alliance I. D. Faxon Brookdale Cemetery Leonard Fowls Anna Kennedy George Thompson Seward N. Black

Demonstrators Exit Minnesota Senate Chamber Strike Ends

One hundred sit-down demonstrators left the Minnesota Senate chamber in St. Paul as the House appropriations committee recommended a $17,000,000 relief bill. The group voted to adjourn its sit-down strike after Benson urged them to go home.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Senate House, Appropriations Committee Benson

St Agnes Church Receives Major Bequest From Mary Riley

Bequests totaling about 30000 are left to St Agnes Church by Mary Jane Riley who died March 24. Most real estate worth nearly 60 acres is placed in trust to benefit the church, with proceeds to the pastor or to Lorain churches if refused. Funds for priestly education and parish needs are also specified, with additional masses and a provision for textbooks.

St. Agnes Church Mary Jane Riley Stop Lake Avenue St. Agnes’ Church St. Agnes’s Church St Mary’s Academy Lorain St. Anthony’s Church St. Agnes’ Parish St. Agnes

County Home Farm Enlarged by 25 Acres

Negotiations to buy 25.65 acres from R G Baus for 125 dollars an acre to add to the 225 acre County Home farm were reported by the board of county commissioners. The land will expand garden and pasture space and support the home which feeds 156 inmates with meat dairy and other products.

Board of County Commissioners R. G. Baus Reuben Baus County Home Baus County Home Farm

Burlingham Criticizes Roosevelt Court Plan Before Senate Panel

Charles C. Burlingham former New York bar president told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Liberal and Radical elements may rue Roosevelt judiciary program. He said the president has made a great blunder and urged a constitutional retirement plan for justices. Burlingham contrasted opposition by administration leaders to court plan reform and questioned authorship of the measure.

Washington Charles C. Burlingham New York Bar Senate Judiciary Committee Today Roosevelt Burlingham New York Edward K. Burke Burkingham Dill

Kiwanians Hear Grafton Prison Farm Superintendent

C. H. Swan, superintendent of the Grafton State Farm, will address the Elvira Kiwanis Club at noon Thursday at the Hotel Billinghurst. He will discuss conclusions drawn from his work in state institutions under the title Who Is Your Neighbor. He has years of experience in state facilities.

C. H. Swan Grafton State Farm Elvira Kiwanis Club Billinghurst

Dramatic Moments Recalled On War Declaration Day

Washington marks 20 years since Congress voted to enter World War with memories of opposition from Norris Lundeen and Knutson. Five thousand troops march in the Army Day Parade along Constitution Avenue as living dissenters plan an informal dinner. The president appeals for peace as reflections on Wilsons war message echo.

Washington Congress United States George W. Norris Nebraska Independent Ernest Lundeen Minnesota Farmer-Laborite Norris Senate Lundeen Harold W. Knutson Minn House Wilson

Davey Orders Needy Fed By Soup Kitchens

Gov Martin L Davey acts to feed the hungry by establishing army field kitchens in relief areas by April 15. Adjutant General Emil F Marx to work with the State Relief Commission to locate kitchens and allocate funds as lawmakers debate the plan amid criticism.

Columpus Aprnil National Guard Martin L. Davey Emil F. Marx State Relief Commission Kent Daves Mansion Adjutant General

Marx Declares O N G Not Equipped For Soup Kitchens

Columbus April 6 Adjutant General Emil F Marx said the Ohio National Guard lacks adequate field kitchen equipment to feed relief clients as Governor Davey proposes. Estimates reach 350000 to be fed with 50000 daily capacity from existing gear. He warned against new purchases and suggested using church basements or school cafeterias.

Columbus Emil F. Marx Ohio National Guard Martin L. Davey Roe Marx National Guard Ohio Adjutant General State Relief Commission Gen. Marx Roy Wildermuth Relief Commission Cuyahoga Cleveland Hamilton

Elyria Schools Plan WPA Repairs With Shared Funding

The Elyria Board of Education approved using up to 35 311 of maintenance funds as the local share of a WPA project to upgrade school facilities. Planned work includes combining two Huinsiten rooms for a 400 seat assembly, gym floor replacement, office expansion, and painting across five buildings and the stadium. Start is contingent on WPA approval expected in May with work beginning after school ends.

Elyria Board of Education W QO McClellan Huinsiten Thirteenth Street RR. C. Masten WPA

Ohio Will Not Contest Ruling

A federal district court decision upholding Ohio's minimum wage law will not be appealed to the U S Supreme Court. Attorney Agnes Dickinson said it would be unwise to pursue further action. The move follows the Supreme Court's March 29 decision upholding Washington state's minimum wage law.

Columbus Federal District Court Ohio United States Supreme Court Agnes Dickinson

Sit-Down Strike Closes Steering Gear Plant

DETROIT April 6 UP General Motors officials announced a sit-down strike had closed the Chevrolet steering gear plant at Saginaw today, throwing 1,200 workers out of work. A company spokesman said an employee pulled a switch at noon, shutting off the production line as other workers sat down. No reason was given for the strike.

Detroit General Motors Chevrolet Saginaw

Steamer Pei-An Aground Near Whana Poa China

The steamer Pei-An ran aground and was helpless on a bar near Whana Poa China today and sent wireless requests for navy boats to stand by. Pirates were feared as a possible threat after messages from the Pei-An were intercepted by Globe Wireless.

Manier. P. T Pei-An Whanapoa China Globe Wireless

Detroit Youths Plead Guilty to Car Theft Case

Lawrence Weichert 18 and Robert Catlin 19 of Detroit pleaded guilty to driving an automobile without the owner's consent. Catlin was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory for an indeterminate term, while Weichert received probation. A 17 year old, granted juvenile probation earlier, joined in the incident involving a car stolen near Lorain, Ohio, Feb 1, and subsequent thefts of slot machines in Vermilion before abandoning the machines.

Ran Lawrence Weichert Robert Catlin Detroit Catlin Mansfield Reformatory Weithert D. A. Cook C. F. Adams Weichert Cook Vernon Smith Lorain Florida Vermilion

Amherst Man Has Both Legs Fractured

William Kreeger aged 60 of South Main Street Amherst was hospitalized after a traffic crash near his home at 11 45 p m yesterday. He was crossing the street and was struck by a car driven by William Smith of Amherst. Deputy Sheriffs Emil Kubishke and John Judge investigated.

William Kreeger South Main Street Amherst Amherst Hospital Kreeger William Smith Anherst Emil Kubishke John Judge

Six Killed by Tornadoes Across Southeast Alabama

Tornadoes and floods swept across southeast Alabama killing six people and injuring 23 or more. Warnings issued for Connecuh Pea and Choctawachee rivers as floods threaten Elba Geneva and surrounding areas. Power outages hit Montgomery with over 20 homes destroyed. Tuskegee Dothan and other towns also heavily damaged. Train service halted at Andalusia.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Connecuh Pea Choctawachee Pensacola Fla Elba Geneva Tuskegee Dothan Andalusia

Whidden Co To Build Addition On Prospect Street

Building permit issued by Hart Dickason for 6000 square foot brick and tile addition to Whidden Manufacturing on Prospect Street. Cost about 6300 dollars. One story at rear, 50 by 120 feet. Part expansion for Whidden Manufacturing, rest for future uses. John B Halpin Co. to perform the work.

Hart Dickason Whidden Manufacturing Company Prospect Street C. L. Whidden John B. Halpin Company

Execution of Six Drug Peddlers At Temple of Heaven

Fifty tourists aboard the Reliance watched soldiers execute six drug peddlers at a wall in Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. The victims, arms bound, kneeled as pistols fired at close range, one person requiring a second shot. Tourists remained stunned as the procession ended and they moved on.

Peipin China Reliance Temple of Heaven

Unlawful Diversion Alleged by New Kensington A F L Local

The New Kensington Pa local of the aluminum workers union charged in federal court that the American Federation of Labor unlawfully diverted more than $200 000 from its defense fund to current expenses The cross bill seeks lifting of the A F of L suspension to allow the 6000 members and 27000 dollar treasury to support John L Lewis Committee for Industrial Organization.

Pittsburgh New Kensington Aluminum Workers” Union American Federation of Labor A. F. of L

Oklahoma Legislators Propose Lobbies Marked by Uniforms

Oklahoma lawmakers consider a fashion minded bill to tag lobbyists by their trades. Rep. Jesse Taylor's plan would have liquor dealers wear white aprons and 15 year old liquor, railroad agents in overalls with lanterns and paint, bankers in gold uniforms, and educators in cap and gown.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Jesse Taylor Woodward Liquor Dealers Public Utilities Bankers Insurance Rep. Taylor Drugeist Oleomargarine Processora

Federal Government Faces Higher Borrowing Needs

The Roosevelt administration highlights growing budget gaps as tax receipts fall short of estimates. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau says borrowing will rise in the next two and a half months to cover expenditures tied to low cost housing farm tenantry crop insurance and other programs. Revised estimates due next week may show a larger deficit and debt, complicating hopes for a layman's balance in 1938.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Mr. Roosevelt Federal Reserve Board Morgrenthau

Body Found In Auto After Mad River Plunge

Unidentified male motorist found in car that plunged 100 feet over Taylorsville Dam into six feet of water in Mad River near Dayton Ohio. Michigan plates on car. telegram in pocket to S. Marin Battle Creek Michigan from H S Kelso. CCC workers found vehicle. one window broken and another possible drowning feared.

Dayton Taylorsville Mad River Here Michigan S.marin Battle Creek Mich American Conservatory of Music Akron Ohio H. S. Kelso Holden Darton

Ohio Weather Update Fair, cooler nights and frost

The weather report notes fair conditions in Ohio with light frost and colder temperatures in the southeast tonight. A moving low pressure over the Mississippi Valley shifts northeast, bringing precipitation and strong winds to Ohio. High pressure now over the plains and Mississippi Valley yields generally fair, cooler weather with heavy frost observed as far south as Arkansas.

Ohio Mississippi Valley Georgian Bay Plains States Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Senate M. M. Dinan South Bend Ind Grafton Prison Farm Davey O.N.G Elyria J. A. Watson Lorain County Oscar Dunn Elyria Central Labor Union Albert A. Balock Bulletin Atlanta South Bay
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication