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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1932
Page
1
Strikers clash with sheriff and National Guard at the Somers mine in Adena Ohio as guardsmen fire wounding Elmer Trionfi and Louis Porter. Hundreds march at dawn while roads are barricaded and machine guns guard the mine area. Newsmen report an auto shot at nearby.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed Plant 2, the cutting mill at the Ohio Cut Stone Company quarries in Amherst Ohio. Discovered shortly after midnight, the blaze burned three hours. Amherst firemen prevented spread to a nearby office building. The 200 by 200 foot 75 foot high structure housed three cranes and was not in use recently. Damage estimate withheld.
Polly Johns, 25 West Avenue, bound over to the grand jury under $1,500 bond after arraignment before Mayor W. I. VanOster on a charge of cutting with intent. Johns allegedly cut Leathry Porter during an argument on Chestnut Street Saturday night. Johns said she defended herself against an attack with a club. Mrs. Bender reported the incident after Johns attacked her in the presence of officers. Patrolman Sayles separated the parties.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York writes to the Liberal Civil League Inc reiterating his view that control of intoxicants should be returned to the individual states. He argues for state authority over liquor policies and enforcement.
Ohio forecast calls for fair tonight with increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures. Tuesday may bring showers in the extreme west portion of the state.
The National League of Women Voters opens its Detroit convention on April 25 with a study of world problems under the banner Wanted patriotism and international cooperative action. Miss Ruth Morgan of New York and other leaders including Miss Katherine Ludington of Connecticut and Miss Marguerite Wells of Minnesota hold vice presidency roles while committees focus on legal status of women efficiency in government and child welfare.
R E MacDonald recounts a near miss at his tire vulcanizing shop at 616 Broad Street when a steam plate exploded after a faulty safety valve failed. He stood in the room yesterday and escaped with only a few scratches as debris and shattered windows filled the area. Damage is estimated at $100, with a miraculous avoidance of serious injury noted.
Wayne Hileman 20 died in New London hospital after a head on collision two miles east of town Friday night. In the crash Janet Converse 18 and Mary Louise Houghton 18 were injured along with Donald Clawson 35. Hileman’s funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church with Rev. W. B. Robinson officiating.
New York April 18 contact with alleged kidnappers of Col Charles A Lindbergh Jr s baby has been re established. John F Condon the negotiator who paid 50000 ransom without result says the baby will be returned soon. Reports say Lindbergh deposited 100000 in currency and gold with an agent in New York, and a mysterious amphibian plane met a coast guard destroyer off Menemsha light Martha s Vineyard.
Lieutenant Arthur Richwine and Sergeant Earl Carrington of the local National Guard unit were dispatched to Cadiz to deal with striking miners. Richwine joined Major Connely of the First Battalion in Cleveland as adjutant, while Carrington, radio man of the local headquarters company, accompanied the detachment that left Cleveland Saturday afternoon for Cadiz.
New York April 18 Lincoln Ellsworth of Hudson C and Bernt Balchen plan a 15 hour 2900 mile flight to map South Polar regions next year Balchen who piloted Byrd in 1929 will discuss plans for a new plane in Los Angeles They expect to depart New York in September 1933 heading to Framheim Bay of Whales and fly across the unknown region between the Ross and Weddell Seas then return to base without landing.
Moscow acknowledged Soviet troop buildup on the Manchurian frontier with no figures given. A government spokesman warned of serious consequences if incidents escalate and suggested Russia could fight offensively or defensively. Tokyo reported 70,000 troops deployed and cited possible Japanese intervention if a clash occurs.
Citizens are set to attend the Elyria council meeting to discuss the city gas rate proposal. Protests are expected over the offered rate, with Harry Redington denying involvement in the protest and noting a $1,000 survey figure from Beman-Thomas for property appraisal. The city proposed $1 per 1000 cubic feet and 55 cents per additional thousand. the current rate is $1 and 60 cents. Gas company counsel Lawrence Webber said officials will attend and request a few weeks to consider the proposal.
Horton B. Alger county agricultural extension agent will speak at the Kipton Parent Teacher Association meeting Tuesday night. He will discuss Four H Club work, plans for the coming year, and the purposes of the clubs.
Washington April 18 President Hoover holds early talks with Secretary Mills and Rep Snell on the federal pay cut phase of the national economy program. Snell reports no appreciable change in House Economy Committee opposition. Interstate Commerce Commission seeks authority to regulate interstate motor trucks and buses, arguing road transport has superior service to rail and water lines.
George M. Graham of Rockne Motors Corp. and spokesman for the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce urged the Senate Finance committee to avert motor excise taxes in the House Revenue Bill. He argued the tax would frustrate the industry’s recovery program and risk increased unemployment.
Washington April 18 Names of nationally known persons appear in the list of short sellers submitted today to the Senate Bank and Currency committee after partial examination by the committee spokesman who said no cabinet officer has yet appeared in the nominee list. Favorable action on bonus urged by Michigan legionnaires Detroit representative David V Addy testified before the House Ways and Means committee as hearings on the Patman Bill resumed to issue over two billion dollars in new currency for veterans payments.
Philadelphia police announced one man was under arrest in the kidnapping of Hilda Brodsky an eight year old Wilmington girl. The child was returned home without ransom on Sunday and police said another man and a woman were expected to be arrested shortly.
Ridgeville High School led in four of five county music events at Clear View School, taking first in band and both glee club contests and second in class A orchestra while Wellington won class A orchestra first and Penfield won class B. Brighton and others earned second and third places. seven hundred students competed across sessions as Lorain county totals set a new annual event.
Amherst Water Works secretary J. J. Smythe writes Mayor Conley asking Lorain to consider supplying Amherst with water. Amherst now buys from Elyria. contract expires in six months. Rate would drop from 12 to around 8 cents per 100 cubic feet if a sliding scale is adopted. Lorain officials say pumping capacity depends on requirements. Amherst uses about 600000 cubic feet monthly.
John W. Bricker, a member of the state public statues commission and Republican candidate for attorney general, has accepted an invitation to deliver the commencement address at Clearview High School, Penfield Junction, in the latter part of May. The announcement was made today.
A Lorain county delegation in Columbus urged relief legislation and asked for information on the excise utility tax law. They discussed county bonds funded by a one percent utility tax, noting questions of constitutionality to be decided by the state supreme court. The officials indicated readiness to act if needed but saw no immediate need for bonds in Lorain County.
A United Press survey shows at least 15 deaths from a weekend of crashes and mishaps across Ohio. Included are amateur pilot Jack Durell and Carol Mannold in Youngstown. four killed in Cincinnati auto and rail incidents. deaths in Columbus Dayton and Akron. and others from falls, burns, and a suicide near St Marys.
A crowded want ad urges readers to place notices during Clean Up Week April 18 to 23. It seeks men with trucks to haul and tidy cellars and lawns and invites readers to list their needs in the Chroniele Want Ads with the classification Hauling.
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