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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1928
Page
1
West Plains Missouri reports a deadly explosion and fire at a downtown dance hall in a garage above a shop. The toll rose to 35 with many injured and 60 attendees in the crowded hall. Rescue teams recovered bodies as investigators opened a probe into the blast.
Campaign updates show Hoover gaining momentum as delegates align behind him in multiple states. Lowden and Walsh pick up backing, while Willebrandt backs Hoover citing prohibition enforcement as proof of his capability. Meredith and Daniels push Democratic lines with state delegations in play for Houston.
In Pittsburgh on Friday Judge Thomson ruled the government could not seek damages or a restraining injunction against five rebel Ku Klux Klan members. The suit sought 100000 dollars damages per defendant and to bar use of the Klan name. The judge condemned the invisible empire as an unlawful institution and said the organization came into court with filthy hands.
Washington April 14 The defense of Harry J. Sinclair charged with conspiring with former Interior Secretary Albert G. Wall to defraud the government over the Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve is expected to stretch nearly two weeks far longer than the government phase. The defense will open Monday with testimony from Navy and Interior officials who set leasing policy Wall ordered, with Foster Bain and J. K Robison among the principal witnesses.
Mrs John Dustin, mother of Mrs Frank B Willis widow of the late Senator Willits, is gravely ill at her Galena home. She will be 81 on Sunday and the death of the senator is believed to have worsened her condition.
Lorain County County Dog Catcher Lee Mick Jer reported that on the thirteenth, thirteen boys were unlucky as he rounded up thirteen dogs without tags. The dogs were of thirteen different varieties, ranging from tall and thin to short and fat.
Santiago reports from Nacion say 200 people and 20000 animals were buried under 24 feet of snow in the Juas Girones region. Many trapped in ravines for days, fearing death from cold. Unconfirmed reports say tourists are included as relief teams rush from Santiago with doctors and supplies.
Announcement was made this morning that the kite flying contest would be postponed due to wet grounds and bad weather. Inspectors went to Riverview Park to assess the site and mud, and plans are now in place to make the next Saturday bigger and better than the original event.
Mrs Nay Rawlow of Cleveland suffered severe burns after being trapped in a second floor apartment by fire that broke out early today. Firemen carried her from a pantry window as smoke awakened her and flames engulfed the kitchen blocking the back stairway. Her condition remained critical and death may follow.
Milford Vorace of East Broad Street was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge by police Thursday and failed to appear in police court yesterday to answer the charge. He is believed to have left the city, with the affidavit still at police headquarters. Vorace was accused of creating a disturbance at Gala Alleys.
Dr. O. T. Corson, longtime leader of National and State Teachers Associations, collapsed with heart trouble while addressing the Ohio Educational Conference at Ohio State University. He died before help arrived as he spoke on Ohio legislation and teaching.
Mrs Sheridan I Kinsley was confined to bed as two colored men, one described as tall in a brown suit and slouch hat, ransacked her Morgan avenue house at midnight. They locked her daughter in a room and escaped with $60 after forcing entry with a skeleton key. Police pursued leads but found no suspects. investigation ongoing.
Verbonic found guilty in Lorain on liquor possession after a trial before Judge W B Thompson. Verbonik had pleaded not guilty before Judge Webber on April 3 and today attempted to prove the liquor in his bakery was nighted by an encamp. sentence delayed.
In Covington Kentucky on April 14 the industrial alcohol agency a New York corporation was fined ten thousand dollars after Jacob Stein and Bertram Weil pleaded guilty to indictments for violating the Volstead act. The action tied to the George Wiedemann Co Newport Ky brewers and other firm members were fined or sentenced. the Stein and Weil indictments will be dropped.
On April 14 Lorain will declare Chamberlin Day on May 8 when Clarence B Chamberlin, famed trans Atlantic flyer, visits the city. A public reception and banquet will be held with suitable toasts as Mayor Clayton Stauden invites the entire county to participate in the event.
Elyria heard a Calvert talk on gardens and their city role at the Congregational church Men's Club. He urged shrubs around the courthouse lawn, flower boxes on public buildings, and a formal garden plan, with a city garden club to drive beautification including parks, flower displays, and lawn care expert guidance. Mayor Hewitt backed the plan, and YWCA Federation Club members provided music.
More than one hundred members of the All-America anti-imperialist league were arrested in Washington after a march around the White House protesting U S policy in Nicaragua. The demonstrators carried banners opposing "Wall Street Rule" in Central American affairs and many were said to have traveled from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Wilmington.
Campaign tabulators in Washington report Hoover with 574 pledged delegates toward the Republican nomination while 545 are needed. Smith followers claim 671 pledged delegates for the Democratic nomination, 63 short of the two thirds. Oregon records list ballots petitions for Smith and Hoover. Oregon and Washington actions with Asheville welcome for Smith noted.
The Canadian Government Steamer Montcalm has been sent to Greenly Island to bring the Bremen’s crew back to civilization. Defense Minister Ralston ordered Captain Mercier to push the Montcalm to the Labrador coast at full speed as ice and rough straits threaten navigation. The Montcalm was about 200 miles from Greenly Island when orders were given.
Berlin applauded Captain Koehl Baron von Huenefeld and Colonel J. F. J. Maurice for completing the first westward crossing of the Atlantic in a Junkers monoplane Bremen. President Von Hindenburg Chancellor Marx and Professor Junkers sent congratulatory messages praising German engineering and international friendship.
Elyria lieutenant Arthur St Clarke bought a light second hand roadster for 19 dollars in a city auction. The car, driven through an alley in front of Central fire station, collided with buildings, fenders bent, but Clarke was unhurt. Fireman Jim Lysaght rode initially but withdrew as the vehicle lurched along. The Friday incident occurred on the thirteenth.
On April 14 Ernest Brown former Bend Inn owner received 69 days in jail and a $200 fine. Eugene Quackenbush partner with Charles Kelly at Good Lurk Inn drew a similar sentence and fine while Kelly paid $100. Both roadside taverns were closed by the government after Miami University officials complained of student liquor parties near Millville.
A meeting for the deaf will be held at 117 West Street on Sunday April 15 at 10 20 p m. All those with this affliction are urged to be present.
A dispatch from Quebec reports the Bremen airplane aims to repair by noon and continue westward flight. In Strait of Belle Isle three aviators await rescue as Bremen, with a German Irish crew, struggles after fuel loss and damage. Col Fitzmichael comments on fate.
April 14. Fred Melchoir, pilot of the Junkers plane bound for the Bremen relief mission, said a Canadian patrol boat will collect the three flyers at Greenly Island and ferry them to Quebec. Baron Von Huenefeld, Captain Hermann Koehl, and Col James Fitzmaurice may be brought to New York by air from the port chosen by the patrol boat. Poor weather halted the Old Orchard Beach to Greenly Island flight, so the relief flight north is postponed while Melchoir and Franlin Junkers stay on at Mitchell Field ready to assist if any other relief planes fail.
Dublin April 14 All Ireland today cheered the safe arrival in North America of the Bremen after a trans Atlantic flight. Ireland's representative Col James Witzmaurice doubted success citing engine fuel and navigation concerns. His mother and father framed the flight as a family victory and praised the crew's bravery.
German Consul Borchers in Cleveland voiced a prayer of thanks as German flyers landed safely. His face lit with joy and he noted that both sides in earlier conflict seemed glad about the venture's successful culmination.
Six boys aged 12 to 13 were taken to police headquarters after breaking into New York Central freight cars. They allegedly took 20 golf balls to be shipped by Worthington Ball Co and damaged curtains from another car. They are to appear before Judge TY C Wilcox of the Probate Court next week.
Washington reports wide acclaim for bold acts as Americans recall the 1916 Deutschland voyage. The story mentions Herr Baron Huenefeld Herman Koehl and Col Fitzmaurice landing with the German party on an island near Belle Island strait. Authorities note the bravery and the impact of the mission.
New York April 14 Ww. FP Barrett operator of Point Amour Lib erador radio station was first to tell the world that the German friery and their Irish comrade were safe ending hours of suspense. The message was relayed via St Johns N F to a worldwide audience anxious for news.
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