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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1928
Page
1
A lone thief broke into Dammy's Bakery at 555 Broad Street by entering through the roof and air shaft. He forced open the safe and cash register, left checks totaling 207 dollars, and escaped after fleeing with the loot as police chase leads.
Reports from Greece describe a powerful earthquake hitting Volo and Corinth. Corinth is reported in ruins with early death toll at eleven. many residents had fled earlier. Debris falls amid telegraph and prison destruction as authorities organize relief missions.
Chief Justice Carrington T. Marshall of the Ohio Supreme Court announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U S Senator to complete the term of the late Frank B. Willis. He notes broad service goals, vows to apply judicial energy to the legislature, and explains precedent for running without resigning the bench.
Work started today on a new three story dormitory 112 by 41 feet to house sixty rooms at 723 West Avenue for the Elyria Home for the Aged. The brick fireproof building will include a 40 by 40 sun parlor wing linking to the Taft Memorial home and a 9 foot.12 inch cellar. Contractor Lewis Heidrich. surveyors on site. actual work to begin. The home now cares for 56 with many on a waiting list and expects to exceed 100 after completion as the Taft and Wick homes join the new dormitory. Rev. G. A. Reeder notes rapid roll growth since he took charge five years ago from 22.
Louis Bazo of Trondale Street faced a cut to wound charge after an alleged Saturday night quarrel with Cash Darmis of West River Street. Police say Darmis was stabbed three times with a knife, one wound below the heart. Darmis was hospitalized. Bazo pleaded not guilty and his case was continued to April 26 with a $2,500 bond.
Former New York Governor Nathan J. Miller opened in the Supreme Court a case to stop Chicago and Illinois from diverting Great Lakes water. The suit claims the diversion harms lake commerce water front property and water power facilities.
An unidentified man presumed to be a track walker was killed when struck by an Erie passenger train near Lowesville yesterday on Apr 23. The incident remains under investigation.
Lorain County commissioners said the Lorain Memorial Bridge injunction case pending before the Ohio Supreme Court could send the issue back to voters in November if upheld. They noted the Kreuger Act would have required a 55 percent approval, and current support was just over 50 percent. A Chamber of Commerce inquiry questions whether Lorain County voters are being double crossed on the bridge proposition.
B&O detective L. V. Jones reports Steva Slavik of 726 Daltilas Avenue Loratu was arrested after being found with a screwdriver hack saw and flashlight in a car in railroad yards. Slavik pleads not guilty to violating the state railway law and is scheduled for trial April 28. He allegedly told the detective he intended to pull off a job with the tools.
The Supreme Court will recess from April 30 to May 14. Arguments for this term end April 27, with the term resuming in October. The notice was issued from Washington on April 22.
Hoover for President headquarters released a statement claiming Richard Hoover would secure more than 500 votes on the first ballot at the Kansas City convention. It asserted solid delegations from at least 20 states and support from 41 of 45 states plus Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, with a substantial GOP House majority backing Hoover.
In Ohio's pivotal Republican primary Hoover faces a split delegation clash with Willis allies in a contest that could shape his bid. Massachusetts delegation dynamics shift after Coolidge ballot write-in guidance, while Pennsylvania and other states see varied party strategizing. Democratic bids center on Atlee Pomereno and Al Smith as expected in key settlings.
Ohio voters head to the polls to choose whether late Senator Willis or Secretary Herbert Hoover will lead the Republican National Convention delegation. The Willis Hoover contest intensified by Willis deaths overshadowed the race, with leaders claiming victory in various districts despite an expected record turnout.
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, a Republican presidential hopeful, sent a wire from Columbus Ohio expressing thanks to Col Thad Brown and all Ohio Hoover clubs for their loyal and tireless efforts in his behalf. He signed the message with appreciation.
Mrs Harriett Reynolds of 926 West Avenue suffered a fractured left leg after being struck by a car driven by Leslie White Elyria R D 3 as she crossed Broad Street at Washington Avenue. She was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for examination and treatment.
Cleveland Ohio April 25 Belden Goldman age four remained in serious condition today after a house fire yesterday. The child was saved by firefighters who also sustained minor injuries.
Hartford April 23 Clarence Chamberlin first man to fly nonstop to Germany from America started from Brainard Field at 11 am bound for Greenly Island to greet the German non stop fliers. He piloted a Fairchild cabin monoplane of L and H Aircraft. Carl A. Dixon followed in a sister ship and had previously piloted the Canada flight.
April 23 Copenhagen reports acclaim for Captain George H. Wilkins and Carl B. Eielson after a perilous top of the world flight from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitzbergen. Rival explorers and Roald Amundsen congratulate the two, who flew with no outside support and merit attention for geographical science. Continued on Page 2.
Pittsburgs bulletin: Two 18 year old federal prisoners, Jake New and Owen Richards, escaped from officers aboard the Liberty Limited train near Derry, Pennsylvania, while being transported from Topeka to Washington. They wrested revolvers from officers Thomas Powell and Charles Baker, beat them, pulled the emergency cord, and fled as the train stopped.
Washington reports that all Americans in the northeastern Shantung district have been told to evacuate to Chefoo at once. MacMurray in Peking says the number of Americans there has risen since January 1, with officials fearing bandit attacks as the Abantusy government collapses. Consul Webber at Chefoo requests a naval evacuation. a Japanese warship is nearby and the British consul seeks protection. A separate cable notes a major fire sweeping Chungking with thousands of houses destroyed, largely insured by American companies.
April 23 Montreal reports a relief plane sponsored by the North American Newspaper Alliance and New York World landed at Greenly Island after a 460 mile flight from Seven Islands. The plane carried supplies and repairs for the Bremen monoplane stranded since Dublin flight. Passengers include Captain James Fitzmaurice Bernt Balchen pilot Ernest Koeppen mechanic and a sponsor representative. Koeppen to repair Bremen as Kaiser pilots Huenefeld Koehl and Fitzmaurice had earlier parachuted to safety on the island.
Captain George Hubert Wilkins and Lt. Carl Eielson started April 15 from Point Barrow to probe near the North Pole aboard a heavy monoplane. They faced rough runway, open sea near Svalbard, open weather, and a fierce snowstorm, landing safely on Dead Man's Island after about 30 feet on loose snow. They reported flying 2012 miles at speeds exceeding 110 mph along a route south of the pole to test land existence.
Cincinnati police report 44 year old Mrs Katherine Buschmane took her own life at her residence yesterday by slashing her throat amid a personal crisis. निक
A review notes 1928s top aviation feats during the first four months. Cap tain George Wilkins and Carl B. Eielson flew over the world from Point Barrow to Spitzbergen in 2012 hours. Von Wuenaefele Koehl Fitzmaurice crossed the Atlantic westward. Debenardi set speed record at 318.53 mph. Eddie Stinson and George Kaidman set a sustained flight record near 81 hours. Bert Jlinkler set London to Australia records. Dieudonne Costes Lebrix globe cruise with Pacific leg by air. Lindbergh undertook a lengthy Panama cruise.
QUEBEC April 23 The aviator Floyd Bennett who planned to join the relief mission to Bremen is said to be recovering at Jerry Hale hospital. Physicians report a comfortable night with persistent chest pain and coughing. Bennett, believed to be in poor condition when he left Detroit last week, is described as young and expected to recover soon.
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