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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

3

Couple May Be Seen In Motion Pictures Soon

Hollywood reports Josephine Haldeman-Julius and Aubrey Prorelle, famed companionate pair, are test filming for a screen version of Judge Ben Lindsay's companionate marriage. They quit residence to try housekeeping in a department, expressing mixed feelings about actor life and the project.

Hollywood Calif Josephine Haldeman-Julius Aubrey pRorelle Ben Lindsay Joseppine Aubrey Josephine Delicatesgen St. S. Millard Corliss Palmer Eugene Brewster Millard Wes Athletic Club Biltmore Kansas City

Elyria Considers Plumbing Ordinance After Health Inquiry

In a letter from Dr. G. E. French the city health commissioner the Elyria board of health urged council to adopt a plumbing ordinance. Investigations found many improperly installed plumbing and claimed Elyria is the largest Ohio city without plumbing inspections. Recommendation went to the sewering drains committee.

G. E. French Elyria

Unemployment Figures Sweep Europe and Russia Ahead

Paris reports France showing interest in the American job question while unemployment figures across Europe appear vague. Over 5,000,000 idle in Europe, with Russia leading urban unemployment at about 2,100,000 and agricultural idleness estimated six to seven million. Estimates note part time workers and incomplete coverage in many nations.

Paris France United States Europe Germany Austria Belgium Danmark Esthenia Finland Hungary Italy Satyria Norway Netherlands Poland United Kingdom Russia Rumenia Saar Sweden Switzerland Czecho-Slovakia Economic Research Institute Moscow Ural Great Britain

Economic Strains Highlight 1927 Unemployment Rise

The text notes improving artificial silk and chemical industries yet rising unrest. Germany reports unemployment insurance aiding 780,000 temporarily, while Milan faces gravest strains with joblessness jumping from 181,000 to 414,000 in 1927 and total unemployed nearing one million across agriculture, mining, steel, and structural trades.

Germany Milan Italy

Death Record Riley A Taylor 86 at 113 Cleveland Street

Riley A Taylor died at his home at 113 Cleveland Street this morning at seven. He was eighty six years old, with eight months and six days. He leaves a wife, four sons J Louis of West Palm Beach Florida Ever ett L Robert E and Earl C and one daughter Mrs Jake Smith all of Elyria, two brothers Albert S Elyria and Charles A Penfield. Remains taken to Taylors Funeral Home for burial preparation. Funeral arrangements pending.

Riley A. Taylor Cleveland Street J. Louis West Palm Beach Florida Everett L Robert E Earl C Jake Smith Elyria Albert S Charles A Penfield Taylor

Funeral Services for William Mastin Held Thursday

Funeral services for William Mastin of 206 East Broad Street will be held Thursday at 10 30 AM from the home. The Odd Fellows and Rev G A Brown will conduct the rites and burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

William Mastin East Broad Street Odd Fellows G. A. Brown Ridgelawn Cemetery

Orders Probe of Stark County Workhouse

Governor Donahey ordered a joint inquiry by two state departments into the Stark county workhouse at Canton after an affidavit by Leon ard Gaetano accused the facility of breeding crime and disease and mistreatment of prisoners. Welfare and Health departments will investigate conditions and sanitation and report findings to the governor.

Columbus Donahey Stark County Canton Leonard Gaetano Trumbull County Gaetano John E. Harper Missy Bell Grove Division of Charities John H. Harper

Plead Not Guilty To Liquor Charges In Cleveland

George Ehlert of Cleveland pleaded not guilty in police court to transporting liquor and Herbert Fiben of Cleveland pleaded not guilty to liquor possession. Arrested Monday night on Fast avenue by patrolman P. J. Crehan, they will face trial this afternoon and were each held on $500 bond.

George Ehlert Cleveland Herbert Fiben Fast Avenue P. J. Crehan

Venom Serums From Snakes Confer Broad Immunity

In Brazil venom is collected from rattlers and other deadly snakes and injected into horses. The process yields a serum that protects against snake bite and also grants immunity to smallpox and rabies.

Brazil

City committees back water mains and sewers at Birmingham allotment

The lighting and waterworks committee and the sewer and drainage committee of the city council recommended approving a request for water mains and sewers at Birmingham allotment. They favored water mains first, then sewers, after determining Jets will sustain the assessment. The report was accepted.

City Council Birmingham

Elyria Belting and Machinery Co to Build Switch Across Buckeye St

Elyria Belting and Machinery Co won council approval to lay a switch track across Buckeye Street to reach a proposed east side warehouse. A watchman will be stationed at the crossing when cars move, and construction must begin within a reasonable time.

Elyria Belting and Machinery Co Buckeye St Elyria Beiting and Machinery Co Buckeye Street

Auction Bridge Tourney at Newell Hotel Thursday

An auction bridge tournament will be held at the Newell hotel Thursday evening at eight o'clock. A large crowd is expected as attendees from two weeks ago said they would bring friends.

Newell Hotel

Funds Transferred to Buy Law Books for Library

City council approved a $75 transfer from the solicitor's furniture and fixtures account to the solicitor's account for the law library. The ordinance, requested by the city solicitor, allows purchase of additional books.

Law Library

Elyria Police Motorcycle Put Up For Sale By City Council

The Elyria city council passed an ordinance authorizing the sale of a police motorcycle used mainly in the summer for five years. The bike has chased down speeders and will be sold as surplus to new owners.

Elyria

Car Damaged When Aldrich Vehicle Hits Local Truck

A LaGrange driver D. S. Aldrich lost minor damage to his car when it struck an Electric Package Co. truck on Broad Street Monday afternoon. The truck sustained no damage, police report states.

D. S. Aldrich LaGrange Electric Package Co Broad Street

Street paving plan urged for Adams and Foster avenues

The street and sidewalks committee urged the city council to place Adams street from Lake avenue to Walnut street and Foster avenue between Adams street and Lake avenue on the 1922 paving program. The council accepted the report.

City Council Adams Street Lake Avenue Walnut Street Foster Avenue

Cleveland man fined for intoxication after guilty plea

Alfred Brown of Cleveland was fined 35 and costs in police court this morning after he pleaded guilty to a charge of intoxication. Brown was arrested on East avenue last night.

Alfred Brown Cleveland Brown East Avenue

Pool Room Break-In Report Amid Silent Investigation

Police found the Seiss pool room broken into last night but the investigation failed to disclose any disturbance or stolen items. No suspects or clear evidence were identified, and the scene showed only minor damage.

Seiss

Germans Like Music In Their Operetta

Berlin reports on selecting a German cast for Rose Marie. Herbert Stothart notes Germans treat musical quality as paramount, more than acting or looks, unlike Paris London or New York. He observes critics attend operetta premieres and emphasis on singers in casting discussions.

Berlin Rose-Marie Paris London New York Herbert Stothart Stothart Germany

Lindy Opens Two California Lighthouses With 10-Million Candle Power

In California two aerian lighthouses with beacons of ten million candle power were lit by Colonel Charles A Lindbergh. One sits atop Mount Diablo near San Francisco and the other near Merced on the I-5 corridor. The lights, visible up to 150 miles at night, will burn from sunset to sunrise, marking strategic coastal points.

San Francisco California Mount Diablo Mercedile Los Angeles Charles A Lindbergh Tyeaver

Two Divorce Suits Filed in Common Pleas Court

Two divorce cases were filed in common pleas court late Monday. Ethel Martin seeks a divorce from John Martin, married March 25 1926, citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. George J Goss Jr sues Marjorie Goss, married June 23 1925, on similar grounds.

Common Pleas Court Ethel Martin John Martin George J Goss, Jr Marjorie Goss

Methodist Conference Opens In Oberlin This Week

Norwalk district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets at First M E Church Oberlin on April 19 and 20 with Bishop Theodore S Henderson of Cincinnati taking part. Program includes book reviews by Sidney Moror and J H Butler, reports on counties and stewardship, musical numbers by the Norwalk district male chorus and the Oberlin choir, and addresses by Henderson and H W Courtney. Supper at 5 30 each day and special music in the evening sessions.

Methodist Conference Oberlin Norwalk The Methodist Episcopal Church M. E Theodore S. Henderson Cincinnati Charles 3B. Hess Charles B. Ketcham J. J. MacAlpine Sidney Moror Christ J. H. Butler Hender H. W. Courtney Board of Examiners Fellowship of Intercession

Bosworth Speaks at Exchange Club Meeting

Richard Bosworth of the Guardian Savings and Trust Co of Cleveland spoke at Monday noon’s Exchange Club gathering. He heads the department that evaluates bonds and stocks as investments and discussed finance related to investments.

Bosworth Exchange Club Richard Bosworth Guardian Savings and Trust Co Cleveland

Elyria swimming meet to crown inter-house champion

Plans are set for an inter-house swimming meet at the Elyria Y pool on Saturday April 21. College men may compete with a special team for non affiliated rooming house members. a permanent trophy and individual awards will be given. Nine events include diving relays sprints and lifesaving with two entrants per house.

Elyria

Belian Independence Centennial Celebration Planned

The 100th anniversary of Belian national independence is set for 1839 with large fêtes planned in several principal cities.

Nicholas seeks receivership of Central Laundry Co

Judge A R Webber granted a cognovit judgment for Charles Nicholas against Central Laundry Co of Lorain for 126 40. Immediately after, Nicholas petitioned for a receiver, which the laundry company consented to.

A. R. Webber Charles Nicholas Central Laundry Co Lorain Nicholas

Talking movies to carry campaign voices nationwide

New RCA Phototone plans aim to stream campaign content in theaters with talking movies. David Sarnoff, president, says work is underway to show candidates in action using their own voices, letting the public hear the presidential figures through movies and radio during the upcoming campaign.

New York United States RCA Phototone David Sarnoff Sarnoff

New Hampshire Boy Traveled 62 States before Return

Leavitt Cram of Hampton Falls vanished in September to avoid Exeter enrollment. He traveled across 62 states and into Mexico, later returning after an October truck accident and a Maine job-seeking stretch that used a cousin as reference.

Boston Phillips Exeter Academy Leavitt Cram William E. Cram Hampton Falls N. H Ralph Adams Cram Leavitt Mexico Connecticut Cram March Maine

Community notes from Amherst and vicinity in April

Local society items list attendees at Amherst First Evangelical Home Builders class gathering and various visits. Donald Ludwig attends Hi Y conference at Elyria YMCA. Frances Richmond visits Cleveland. Hazel Ruch visits Avon Lake. Families hosted gatherings featuring Ludwigs, Kolbes, Bechtels, and others. Chicken pox confines Edwin SchmitKens. Several visits to Brownhelm and Cleveland, with multiple extended family entries.

Middle Ridge H. W. Schmitkens Paul J. S. Clfford J. H. Ludwig W. H. Sentbley Fred Herrman H. P. Kolbe N. W. Bechtel First Evangelical Church Amherst Donald Ludwig Elyria Y MT. C. A Frances Richmond Wm. Spielgelberg Ruth Marion R. J. Fitch Keith Kenneth Brown Elyria Matilda Dornagie Elmer Cleveland Edwin Schmitkens Richard Whecox Stella Hecock

Mowat Ina Field Set to Become World’s Largest Silver Lead Deposit

With an initial $20 million in development work, the Mowat Ina field in Queensland Australia is projected to grow into the world’s largest silver lead proposition, signaling a major mining milestone for the region and investors.

Queensland Australia

Markets in Columbus Ohio April 17 Fruit and prices

Demand fair for most fruit and vegetables in the wholesale district. New beets carrots and sweet potatoes in good demand at higher prices. Florida celery scarce and costly. oranges scarce with high prices. Strawberries plentiful but quality irregular with some crates fetching high and others low. Eggs poultry and butter expected to rise tomorrow as distant markets are higher. Price notes list limited specifics including beets, celery, strawberries, peas, peppers, radishes.

Columbus. O Florida

Potatoes and Poultry Prices From Cleveland Market Report

Cleveland market notes show 150-lb sacks of round white potatoes from Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan at 3.50 to 3.65 per sack, 120-lb sacks Idaho russet Burbanks at 3.35, Ohio bushel sacks 1.59 to 1.75. Poultry prices list heavy broilers 45 48c, leghorns 35 40c, heavy fowl 28 30c, medium stock 2% 20c, old roosters 17 18c.

Cleveland Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Idaho Ohio

Cleveland Hogs and Cattle Prices Reported for Market Day

Cleveland Ohio April 17 Hog market 15 to 25 higher top 10.25 250 to 350 lbs 9.90 to 10.10 200 to 2350 lbs 10.00 to 16.25 160 to 200 lbs 10.00 to 10.25 130 to 160 lbs 8.35 to 10.25 90 to 156 lbs 7.00 to 8.25 packing sows 7.50 to 7.75 Cattle calves 350 market steady beef steers 11.50 to 15.25 beef cows 7.50 to 9.50 low cutter and cutter cows 5.50 to 6.50 vealers 12.00 to 16.00 Sheep 1000 market steady top fat lambs 15.50 bulk fat lambs 15.00 to 15.50 bulk cull lambs 10.50 to 12.50 bulk rams 6.00 to 8.00

Cleveland. O

Market Report Toledo Hogs and Cattle Prices

Toledo market notes show hog receipts at 500 with steady to 10 higher bids. Heavies 9.95 to 10.50, mediums 9.65 to 9.85, workers 9.50 to 9.85, good pigs 7.25. Cattle receipts light and market slow. calves and sheep and lambs also light with steady prices.

Toledo

Toledo Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Seeds

Toledo market round up for April 1 to 7 lists cash prices per bushel for wheat at 1.91 to 1.92, corn 1.06 to 1.07, oats 69 cents, rye 1.35, clover seed 16.75 to 17.25, alike 15.45, timothy 2.10 to 2.25 with May and December bids.

Toledo Tle Allike Timothy

Chicago cash quotations bloom in early April trading

Market notes show butter at various creamery classes and prices per tub. Eggs higher with rects and firsts quoted alongside storage packed extras. Poultry steady with fowls, broilers, turkeys, ducks and geese prices listed. Potatoes reds and whites with shipments and regional prices. Wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, timothy, clover seed and hog products prices included.

Chicago Roosters United States Canada Texas Bliss Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho

Minneapolis grain market report from April 17

In Minneapolis the grain market shows flour up ten cents in carload lots with patents at 8.40 to 8.50 per barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks, shipments 3,260 barrels. Pran 323.00 33.50. Wheat quotes include No 1 northern 1.483 4, May 1.483 4, July 1.501 4, Sept 1.493 4. Corn No 3 yellow 97 1-2 to 98 1-2 cents. No 3 white oats 58 1-8 to 59 7-8 cents. Flax No 1 2.23 1-2 to 2.31.

Minneapolis

Rubber reclamation tests in St Louis reveal stable aging

In St Louis on Monday April 17, George W Miller, a Chicago based research chemist, reported to the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society that rubber can be reclaimed repeatedly without notably harming quality. He noted there was no evident deterioration of aging properties as judged by artificial aging tests.

ST. Louis Mon Rubber Division American Chemical Society George W. Miller Chicago

Feng Yu-hsiang Pursues 2200 Mile March To Peking

Peking April 17. The Christian general Feng Yu-hsiang has led an army estimated at 100000 to 120000 troops on a 2206 mile trek from Peking through Mongolia and Kansu to Henan and Shaanxi before turning toward Peking again. He sustains his forces without regular pay, relies on improvised supplies, and uses strong propaganda symbols while remaining a volatile political power in China.

Peking Feng Yu-hsiang Chang Tso-lin Mongolia Kansu Shens Henan Chiha Feng Moscow Chiang Kai-shih Nanking China Sun Chuan-fang Fang Yu-hsiang Chiang

France to Admit Women to Some Diplomatic Posts

The French government has decided to allow women to hold certain diplomatic positions, with the stipulation that they must not be posted abroad. The policy marks a shift toward greater gender inclusion within the diplomatic service.

Dancing at the Elyria Eagles Friday Nights

Every Friday night the Elyria Eagles host a dance event inviting all, with a 50e couple fee for entry and admission details.

Elyria Eagles All Welcome

Ordinance Suits Hospital Co for 1928 Payments

Elyria Memorial Hospital Co accepts provisions of an ordinance passed by council to pay for services to indigent patients and city employees during 1928. A letter from Charles B. Tucker, secretary of the Elyria Hospital Co, expresses thanks for consideration. The ordinance, though passed, awaits hospital company agreement to take effect. Details were in the Chronicle-Telegram.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Co Elyria Memorial Hospital Charles BE. Tucker Elyria Hospital Co Hospital Company Chronicle-Telegram

Extravagance Hurts Soviet Merchant Marine Efforts

Moscow reports allege inefficiency extravagance and probable corruption in the state owned shipping trust. With $30 million annual shipbuilding appropriations last year only four vessels were built while a 54 ship target was promised. This year a maximum of 18 ships may be produced as officials criticize luxury fittings on ordinary freighters and question where funds went. The government also pays $35 million annually to foreign carriers to haul its goods as many confiscated ships deteriorate.

Moscow Shipping Trust Commissariat of Works’ and Peasants’ Inspection

Chinese cemetery uprooted for new suburb in Chungking

Chungking, capital of Szechuen, accelerates urban growth by clearing a vast historic cemetery. Tens of thousands of graves are dug up as the city expands two miles beyond the old walls. Coffins are burned or relocated as bones are reburied in cheaper containers or jars.

Chungking Szechuen China Stérhuend Russia Roadie Ae Old China New China

Right of Women Dentists to Train at London Hospitals

A strong effort unfolds to secure access for women graduates to training in London hospitals. The campaign seeks equal professional opportunities and admission to clinical programs in the capital.

London

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