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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1927

Page

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Let Contracts for Building Tf Stadium

The William A. Ely Stadium bids opened by the board of education show Hill and Hill Company winning the general contract at 36365.13 dollars and Mieckason Electric Company securing the electrical contract with 422 dollars. Plumbing and sanitary sewers go to Lewis W. Brown for 4908 dollars. Five Elyria Oberlin Cleveland bidders ranged up to 50125 dollars. Work starts soon. the stadium will cost over 510,000 and seat about 3,089 with plans for an extra 850-seat section possible from donations.

William A. Ely Blyria Board of Education Hill and Hill Company Sid Street Elyria Lorain Cleveland Mieckason Electric Company Lewis W. Brown Elyne Oberlin Brown A. R. Agate Ohio William A. Fly

New Southern Chinese Government Being Formed

A London dispatch says a new southern Chinese government opposing Hankow Nationalists is near. Shanghai Moderate Nationalists loyal to Chiang Kai-shek are reported to have moved from Nanking to prepare the new regime amid a Kuomintang split and Chiang’s decisive stance against the Hankow government led by foreign minister Eugene Chen.

London Daily Express Shanghai Chiang Kai- Khek Nanking Chiang Kuomingang Mankow Eugene Chen The Express

Protesters Oppose West River Street Improvement Plan

Twenty two property owners on West River street from Furnace Street north to the city units protested to the city council last night against paying for this portion of the street. They argued benefits would not equal the cost and the petition was referred to the street and sidewalk committee.

West River Street Furnace Street

Council votes to improve streets in city plan

The city council passed resolutions to pave Lith Street from Middle Avenue to its eastern terminus and to pave Iron Dale Street from Woodford Avenue to Blake Street. They accepted both resolutions and enacted an ordinance authorizing widening and resurfacing portions of Second Street from Middle Avenue to West Avenue, with five foot widening on both sides from Court Street to West Avenue but no resurfacing for that stretch.

Lith Middle Avenue Irondale Street Woodford Avenue Blake Street Second Street Court Street West Avenue

Pleads Guilty in Shooting Gaol

Raymond Lorenzo of Lorain, indicted for shooting Tumercinzo Cromer during a restaurant argument over a waitress, changed his plea to guilty in open court and was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory for an indeterminate period by Judge W. B. Thompson.

Raymond Lorenzo Lorain Tumercinzo Cromer Mansfield Reformatory W. B. Thompson Lorenzo Gomez Andy Dusa Dusa John Hardy Elyria WW BL Thompson Taeda

Fence Dispute Brought to Court Over Fence on Wake Avenue

Joseph Conrad filed a petition in the court of common pleas with Al, Catherine Sheldon, and others named. Conrad claims ownership in fee simple of property on Wake Avenue for twenty one years and seeks an injunction to restrain Sheldon from entering and removing or destroying the fence plus a quieting of title.

Joseph An Ovary Conrad Alhere PL Catherine Sheldon Court of Common Pleas Wake Avenue Sle Sheldon

Brother of Judge Webber Laid to Rest in Canton

Funeral services for Harrison B. Webber brother of Judge AL R. Webber were held at the First Christian church in Canton this afternoon. A prominent Canton citizen Webber died suddenly Saturday night after a serious operation. He was born in Hinkley Medina county about 68 years ago and attended public schools before entering Wham. Continued on Page 2.

Harrison B. Webber AL. R. Webber First Christian Church Canton Webber Attorney Webber Hinkley Medina County

Dr W C Parks Called by Death in Elyria

Dr William C Parks of Grafton died at Elyria Memorial Hospital in the early evening after a three month illness. He was 49 with months and 12 days. Survived by wife Grace two daughters Mrs James Hilley Elyria and Jeanne Frances at home his mother Mrs Thames Parks and sister Miss Olive Parks of Cleveland. Born in La Grange he lived in Grafton for 26 years where he practiced medicine. A Western Reserve University graduate, his father also a physician. He belonged to Masonic orders the Lorain County Medical Association and several local lodges. He served as director of Lorain County Agricultural No 2. Continued on page 2.

William C. Parks Grafton Elyria Memorial Hospital Grace James Hilley Elyria Jeanne Frances Thames Parks Olive Parks Cleveland Dir Parks la Grange Tle Western Reverue University Masonic Lodge of LaGrange K. of BP. Lodge Macahees Lorain County Medical Association Lorain County Agricultural No. 2

Death Penalty Demanded in Mrs Stable Murder Case

In a crowded court Mrs Christine Stable 40 listened as Prosecutor John J Quinn pressed the state to seek the death penalty for the murder of her daughter Rosa 16 shot on March 7 after discovering the infant in the cellar. Four jurors were excused for opposing capital punishment.

Chrina Stoble John J. Quinn Stable Rosa

Clevelander to Pilot Plane on Hop to France

Cleveland air mail pilot Liord W Bertaud, holder of endurance records, will pilot the Wright Bellanca monoplane from New York to Paris within the next ten days. He will fly to New York tonight to assume command, then take a 30 day leave to prepare at Roosevelt Field. Bertaud seeks to set a transatlantic milestone, relying on the Bellanca and Wright engines for the long crossing.

Cleveland Alleveland Air Mail Liord WL Mertaud New York Paris Bertaud Air Mall Roosevelt Field Bortaud Tetas

Fined 75 Dollars for Intoxication in Police Court

Charles Noisy Davis received the heaviest intoxication fine in that court for a long time. He pleaded not guilty but was found intoxicated and ordered to pay 75 dollars and costs, with commitment to county jail until the fine is paid.

Charles Noisy" Davis

Suit Over Columbia Township Property Conspiracy Claim Filed

Katherine P. Monnen of Cleveland filed suit in the court of common pleas against A. E. Schultz Columbia township the Leonard Realty Company and Dr L W Kuttler alleging a conspiracy deprived her of land in Columbia Township. She seeks restoration of property valued at 7000 with clearance of a one dollar mortgage and nullification of a deed.

Katherine P. Monnen Faith Street Cleveland A. E. Schultz Columbia Township Leonard Realty Company

Halpin Offers City Easement Pact If Broad Street Case Stands

Halpin agrees to easement terms if the court decision on a Broad Street property stands without appeal. He would allow city access to reach bridge supports and widen the road, with limits to protect his building and access. The council discussed appealing the ruling and set a special meeting for April 22 to continue the matter.

Halpin CITY Broad Street John Halpin Court of Common Pleas Lorain County Tiaipin Tilack River East Broad Street Ridge Street Seth Geound Hig Tyo East Bron Street Bridwey East Broad St. Bridge

Protests Heard By Officials In Taxes Hearing

Protests by tax payers will be heard tomorrow at the courthouse starting at 2:00 PM with Commissioners George Rnhands, Arthur Watera, and Monroe H. Welty presiding. Hearings continue Wednesday through Saturday with each protester given a time to present arguments. officials estimate about 2,000 protests. Two assessors have investigated and will report as property owners present their cases. board decisions will be final.

Tas Court House George Rnhands Arthur Watera Monroe H. Welty Sateurdauy Tax Board Aree

Gale Torments Sidney as 70 Mile Storm Wrecks Ships

A 70 mile gale swept Sidney and much of New South Wales causing five deaths and extensive damage. The Riverina steamer ran aground in heavy seas while passengers prepared to abandon ship. Bernice Siders and family were among the travelers, with reports of rescheduled concert plans amid the disaster.

New South Wales Sidney Australia Riverina

Donahey Vetoes Three Measures In Ohio Action

Governor Donahey vetoed three measures on April 19 including bills to raise county commissioners salaries the Abele bill creating safeguards against theft of public funds and securities and a Marshall bill raising the penitentiary warden salary.

Cgolumbis Donahey Roberts Abele Bil Treasur Erst Marshall Chupada

Nine Arrests In War On Speeders

Motor cycle cops nabbed nine speeders in a Monday roundup. Each pleaded guilty or waived, with fines and costs totaling from $1 to $40. Names include Joe Branastein, Massfeld, Abed Lerain, and others. two Cleveland men pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined $16 plus costs.

Jin George Joe Branastein Massfeld Ev A. Abed Lerain Kennethr Chartin W. OC Womefer Costa Mahar Roste Wy T. Kailiff Elyria Stanley Talaiski N. Nuddlenean Mansfield Robert Fairchild Wakeman Cleveland J. George Yasterday Fd Reed Arthur Roulette Clem Burney Cere Costes

Restores Welfare Department Funds In Appropriation Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee restored 1,600,000 for maintenance and operating expenses of the state welfare department, bringing 18 month total to 12,178,767. Chairman Starry Carpenter urged the department’s essential role as state government, noting needs include food and maintenance while institutional population grows.

Senate Ciniracy Committee State Welfare Department Dondhey Starry Carpenter Jefferson Co Welfare Department

Snyder Gray Murder Trial Pausing With One Juror Selected

Eight hours of court sessions end at noon with one alternate juror chosen in the Ruth Brown Snyder Hoary Judd Gray murder trial on Long Island. Juror William E. Young, advertising manager of a New York hotel, among those questioned. about 24 percent dismissed for capital punishment objections and others for unwillingness to convict a woman of a capital crime or peremptory challenges.

Long Island Gcory No Y Ruth Brown Snyder

Bengal Devastated by Cyclone Hits Bengal Districts

Allahabad India April 19 a severe cyclone today devastated districts surrounding Barista and Maridpur Bengal hundreds of houses were wrecked and it was believed many persons were killed

Allahabad India Barista Maridpur Bengal

State rests in Hewitt trial in Raws

The prosecution rested its case against 17 year old Floyd Hewitt for the murders of Mia and her son Freddie Brown. Defense says testimony will continue into late Thursday or Friday. Defense asks to suppress two alleged confessions, claiming they were coerced by promised benefits. Judge Sargent overruled.

Jmpferows Floyd Tewitt Mia Fred Brown Freddr Rtate Case Deifense FL Dunleavy Altegers Charles R. Sargent

Child Run Down by Car In Lorain

Lorain April 19 a 16 month old child, Elizabeth Megyesy of 2353 Katon 29th street, was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Florence Beyer of 2854 East 28th street. The child remains in serious condition at St Joseph's Hospital. Mrs Beyer is held on a charge of reckless driving.

Eorain Lorain

Relief rushes to Strigken area flood disaster

Washington reports Mississippi valley floods drive 25 000 from homes and Red Cross appeals for 25 000 in relief as forecast calls for new flood crest tonight or tomorrow. National Red Cross will treat as major disaster while operating funds are sought to cover food and shelter needs indefinitely. Mississippi river at St Louis may reach 33 feet within 24 hours with Arkansas and Cairo regions setting new records.

Washington Mississippi Valley Red Cross St. Louis Arkansas City Ark Greenville Miss Mississippi Cairo Great Central Arkansas River Fort Smith Ohilo

Storm Levels Buildings in Autawest

Autawest bulletin from Hugo Oklahoma reports a cyclone struck Southern Choctaw County early today sweeping from North Texas across the Red River. Interrupted communications confirm Paris Texas reports and indicate more word may reveal additional destruction. Arthur City Texas buildings were demolished in the storm.

Hugo Okla Choctaw Oklahoma Texas Red River Here Paris Arthur City

Lorain Police Capture Youths After Chase

Lorain police captured two youths after a high speed chase through Lorain and along Lake Road. The pair fled a car at sixty mph until a freight train halted them near Vermilion crossing. They gave names James Smith 15 and Joe Mamutski 17 and face theft accusations tied to Youngstown suspects.

Lorain Lake Road Youngstown Diagonal Vermilion iLprain James Smith Joe Mamutski Tor Yewagsiows Potter

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