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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1928
Page
1
Washington reports a crowded week as more than 100 delegates will be selected in presidential contests. Key primaries include Lawden-Thompson in Chicago, the Nebraska primary, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and the New Mexico date, with campaign leaders predicting delegate patterns and favored slates as the races move forward.
Receipts at the Elyria post office for the first quarter of 1928 totaled 25192.05, up 4785.05 from 1927. Postmaster J Ve McHenry predicts 1928 receipts may reach 29000, boosted by Christmas mail and population growth.
In Toledo on Sunday a crash between two cars driven by Spencer D Blackburn of Pincola North Carolina and Joe Josefowmes of Toledo led to a gang fight. John Slowinski age 28 was shot by detective Harvey Cummings. Martin Franklin age 35 was struck with a baseball bat. Slowinski fled to a nearby residence where police say threats were made and Slowinski was later arrested after being wounded.
In police court this morning Louw Boros and his son Joseph faced charges stemming from liquor possession and interference with officers at the family home on West River Street. Louw Boros paid $600 with costs. Joseph Boros was fined $100 with costs after pleading guilty to liquor possession and interfering with officers during the incident.
County Auditor warns property owners that new buildings and additions taxed under LQu7 appear on parcel notices sent by the county treasurer. Residents who did not receive notices should contact the auditor to ensure proper added taxes are assessed to avoid penalties.
A Cincinnati jury found Samuel F. Jones nineteen a prime victim of self harm by hanging after a dispute with his younger brother Leonard seventeen over alleged favoritism by their father. The incident and verdict highlight family tensions that led to a fatal act.
Elyria public school pupils resume classes after a week off with final examinations looming. Students settle into a steady routine as the spring term progresses toward summer break.
Auditor M H W Welty sent about 27 000 personal property blanks to report filers for 1927. Recipients must return properly sworn forms by April 30 to gain the statutory 100 exemption. those who fail to file by the deadline lose the exemption. The list includes district assessors for 1928 across Amherst, Black River, Grafton, Lorain, Elyria, and surrounding towns and villages.
The first session of a federal suit in Pittsburgh tested whether members of the Rebel faction could be legally banished from the Ku Klux Klan in Pennsylvania. Judge W H Thomson presided as opposing counsel sparred over the case’s scope while Governor Alfred E Smith and others faced questions about political alignments.
Two people were injured Saturday when a car was struck by a truck on 15th street. Frank Pell of Pennsylvania sustained cuts to the head and other injuries while 12 year old Anthony Sneezik of 15th street was cut on the left leg above the knee. Emergency medical care was provided. The accident happened as the car drove east on Ath street, struck by a truck driven by Carles Moore of 6617 Lorain Street, Cleveland.
Eleven people lost their lives in Ohio traffic and grade crossing crashes over the weekend per United Press. Arthur Shaw, 17, died near Wooster when his car left the road and overturned. other fatalities occurred in Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, New Philadelphia, Steubenville, Mt. Vernon, and Akron. A 20 year old, William Finnerman of Darton, died near Cincinnati after being struck while changing a tire. Ralph Voak, 21, of Dayton, was injured. Mel Jane Brombarck, a Monroe Center teacher, was killed when struck by a Nickel Plate train near Conneaut. Two killed and two injured near Toledo in an interurban crash. Earl Unger of Woodsville and Joseph Bourdrie, 19, perished. In Columbus area, two women died and fourteen injured including Mrs Jeune Pargle and Mrs Berth Halim from crashes involving drivers W. H Hermann and LM Lindler.
Easter brought mixed weather with snow in the morning and sun later. Congregants braved a chilly breeze to attend services as frocks and coats appeared, and younger people ventured out despite the gale for a cheerful celebration in Bresia.
The third battle in the bridge dispute begins at 9 a m tomorrow as the Court of Appeals takes up the case from Judge A K R Webber in Lorain County. Finexold seeks a permanent injunction to stop bridge construction, with appeals likely to Ohio Supreme Court after Court of Appeals action.
A powerful explosion rocks a Melrose Park residence linked to alleged alcohol operations as Chicago faces a renewed election offensive. Police detained three men minutes after the blast. officials gave minimal details.
Robbers stole 425 dollars in cash and jewelry from Mrs. John Gay home on Apple Ave. while she shopped downtown. Two diamond rings were among the loot.
More than 100 delegates will be chosen at four state conventions and two primaries this week. Illinois and Nebraska votes occur tomorrow with Nebraska leaning to Senator Sursiz. Former Governor Lawders fights for his state delegation amid Chicago campaigns. Rhode Island convention features Secretary Hoover as sole candidate. Idaho and North Carolina also hold decisive days.
Mrs. WA Ashbrook, wife of the former congressman, is in serious condition with burns suffered Sunday after gas that had accumulated in the basement ignited as she tried to light the furnace.
In Ohio the relief effort for destitute children of striking miners in the Southern and Eastern coal fields will end this month under National Guard supervision. Major General Frank D. Henderson announced April 25 as the feature date for discontinuing the work. He said funds may exhaust by then but could extend a few days longer if the child count declines.
In Washington on April 2 the second trial of Harry F. Sinclair to defraud the government opened amid extreme difficulty selecting a jury. After two hours only one juror was tentatively seated as both sides challenged and dismissed numerous candidates amid concerns about jury tampering and fixed opinions on Sinclair's lease of Teapot Dome.
Mrs. Robert McLaughlin of East Third Street Cleveland was cut and bruised when her car skidded on Suppery Street car tracks near North Logan Street, ran over the curb, and struck a tree. She was taken to Elyria Memorial for treatment. the driver Edward Theven, 2200 East 3rd Street, was uninjured.
Chicago closes a campaign marked by bombs bullets and threats with sermons from pastors urging voters to unseat the administration. Straw polls show conflicting views on victory amid reports of crime and gangs influencing politics.
The United States liner Leviathan, returning from Southampton, was struck by a massive wave at about 9 PM Thursday. It smashed a forward deck searchlight, bent the iron top of a companion way, and wrecked seven lifeboats, flooding forward sections and forcing third class passengers into second class quarters. Commodore Harold A. Cunningham downplayed the damage, predicting sailing would not be delayed.
Chicago police disclosed an extensive kidnapping plot targeting wealthy residents. Thomas Gaynor was rescued after two days in a damp cottage near Crystal Lake, while seven men led by Bill Lewis James O Brien Frank Car soc Harry Burns Otto Schoen Nerman Harms and Arthur Brown were arrested. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for four leaders, Lewis O'Brien Carron and Burns.
Cleveland April 3 Yeags profiting from Easter demand for flowers broke into Bramley and Son Co florist shop and stole between 200 and 1000 dollars. The raid occurred early today as police investigated the break in and the smash of the display area.
John and Rose Zurcher sue State Prohibition Inspector Rankin and officers Murphy Buda Reynolds for 20000 alleging unlawful entry and search during a March raid on their Lorain home. Zurcher also sues Murphy for 10000 claiming a false affidavit of liquor possession and sale. Court action follows Lorain Municipal Court proceedings cited in the filing.
The trial of Joseph Webber and C A Buswell for possession of liquor proceeded after defense protests that Justice S J George had a financial interest. The protest was overruled since prosecution supplied the costs. If guilty, an appeal may follow on legal grounds. Officials arrested the men last Thursday in Avon Lake, with a “birthday penny” scheme cited. Chemical tests showed the liquid contained about 50 to 60 percent alcohol.
A group of Spanish actors were robbed of 168 dollars by two bandits who followed them into a restaurant and held up the money at gunpoint after a Saturday night performance. The incident occurred in Lorain as the performers wrapped up their festivity.
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