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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
6
Sam Nebbile aged 33 died from 12 bullet wounds in Cleveland’s bootleg conflict. The shooting happened behind a garage as Nebbile arrived by auto with two men seen fleeing after an argument and gunfire. His brother Jos was killed nearby in June 1926 amid a related feud.
Martha Wight aged 88 died at midnight April 27 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Janie Adams on Town Line road between Columbia and Olmsted. Funeral services will be private at Mrs. Adams home Saturday at 2:00. She is survived by son Theodore of Lakewood and three daughters Mrs. Mary Healy Mia Settle Rath of Columbia and Mrs. Janie Adams of Olmsted plus several grandchildren. Her husband Wylie Wight died thirty eight years ago.
Hamilton reports state bank examiners declined to confirm the shortage at the College Corner Bank Co Coliere Clamer which closed Tuesday with an estimated reach of 100000 Two faulty deposit boxes opened and a second conference with John P Teogers ensued Following a first conference Charles Stout was arrested on a 10000 bond He may be rearrested after Eaton president J S Cramer vowed to file an affidavit charging Stout in the disappearance of 3009 Liberty Hands from a runner’s deposit box Cash under 10000 also missing Stout has not spoken since arrest and release on bond ahead of next Grand jury session for May investigation
A garbled quiz lists ten items about child prodigies and composers. Questions cover a boy prodigy piano debut at age ten, Danube Waltz composer, oratorio first performed in Dublin, Brahms, and works by Wagner, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff with references to The Vagabond King and pop songs like Always Chasing Rainbows.
Three men are held in jail on a $10,000 bond each on a kidnapping charge. Frank Radella and Mike Turk were brought back to Youngstown from Canton where arrest warrants were issued by Frank Owen. He alleges that Radella Turk and Peter Turki abducted him, beat him, threatened to hang him, and tried to extort $150.
The garbled text references Vanzetti and Sacco and mentions a confession and legal proceedings. It implies discussions around their fate and possible saving due to a confession, with mentions of appeals, execution dates, and related court actions.
Assistant prosecutor Tael Persky continued examining records related to a murder case at Slevelard. He reviewed affidavits and sought consent of relatives, then planned to check county auditor records to verify fee arrangements.
David Hayes of Cleveland street appeared in the pretrial court this morning charged with violating the traffic ordinance by moving a parking sign on Washington Avenue. Hayes pleaded not guilty after a witness claimed an unknown man moved the sign, but the observer did not identify Hayes.
Word from Akron states Ormind Muraten of Elyria earned the highest grade in the assistant pharmacy artist exam held at Columbus on April and Murstein a Ohio State University pharmacy graduate scored 81.8 percent. Evan Grifitis of Kyria and John Hock of Lorain also passed the pharmacy exam. Kafer of Lorain joined other applicants in qualifying for pharmacist certificates amid eighty four applicants for pharmacist certificates and twenty three for assistant pharmacist certificates.
Robert Tins 20, of 472 Bard ing away was arraigned on a charge of support of a minor child. Indicted by the last grand jury on complaint of a Grafton girl. Pleaded not guilty and asked for trial. The case is set for hearing in Judge A. K. Webber's court.
arry M Gardner charges wife Sarah with cruelty and adultery alleging secret liaisons during eighteen months of separation. case filed in common pleas court seeking divorce and restoration of peace.
Fannie Gilder Wack sues Frank W. Wack for divorce charging cruelty and deception. They wed in 1925 and seek alimony and restoration of her previous name, Fannie Cider, amid a court proceeding reported today.
Parking violators reached a total of 696 this morning, with names including Thad Meyers San Deulseh W. W. Grant and others listed on the parking docket. The readable portion shows several more names and initials from varied spellings.
Mrs. Vanderbilt petitions for divorce from her husband in Paris arguing grounds for dissolution amid long separation. The court weighs revival of ties and proceeds with proceedings while revealing negotiations and property interests tied to the Vanderbilt family.
Former Elyrian Forres Brush, born in Filstin, has been appointed acting chief of police in Topeka Kai. He previously considered moving to Kansas at fourteen but returned to Lorain to work on railroad engines. In 1911 he returned to Topeka and has since served in the police force for thirty years.
Edgar Watson Taw of Atehisnny Nansay, known as America’s greatest country editor, will attend a dinner marking Howe’s sixtieth year in journalism. The event in New York on April 28 features about 140 writers, editors, and publishers in attendance.
M C Carter 24 of Wheeling West Va is hospitalized in Bethesda after a rifle discharge at a gas station on National Road near Norwich. Authorities say the incident was an inside job from a "bandit trap" planned to rob Calloway's station, with Carter the first victim.
Residents of St Bernard Parish prepare for possible clashes as armed guards patrol roads to protect against Mississippi flood diversions. Mayor O Keefe warns of potential gunfire while engineers, military officials, and state authorities inspect the planned breach site and residents evacuate with belongings.
A witness recounts a suspect's claim of trouble, saying he never went to Albany but to New York, where a woman failed to meet him. The tale describes a burglary at the woman’s home, the husband slugged, the wife bound, and the suspect hiding in a closet during the assault. He later visited Snyder, blood on his shirt, and then returned home to play with children before leaving for a hotel.
Attendees include Mr and Mrs J P Widred and children, the Misses Finuma Margaret and Mildhert Pallas, Harley Conk and others at Vincent School play in Carlisle Orange hut. Guests hosted by Mrs Mae Ashbrook and Mrs Lang. circles and church groups meet with various local families attending Sunday and Friday gatherings.
Market notes report hog receipts up 2000 in Cleveland with prices 9.00 to 11.50 per cwt and cattle receipts 100 with beef steers 4.06 to 9.80. Toledo quotes hogs at 9.50 to 10.50, calves light, sheep and lambs higher by about 30. Market summaries include Chicago cash quotations for butter eggs and produce with assorted grain and livestock prices across several markets.
Friday to Sunday greetings fill the week with numerous visitors. Misa Ruth Hunger spent Friday with Cleveland friends, while Sunday callers included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hart of Elsha, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Strams end daughter Elemuar of the Overviin road. Elyria and Oberlin residents also hosted or were visited, with gatherings at Chas. Schalble’s and by Mrs. E. Brown and family. Florence Kelty returned home to Carliste Fourer after a weeks visit with her sister Mrs. George Lavon, and other local households hosted relatives through the weekend.
Attendees from Ridgeville and nearby towns joined a Grange meeting on Tupaday evening. Among those listed were Mr. and Mrs. Merle Penfound and family, Mr. and Mrs. Afarold Rowley, Mr. and Mrs. George Deher, Drusendaht and daughter Leola, and families from Oberlin and CALLED ON THE SICK.
Mr and Mrs John Hawkins of 1 Elyria accompanied Mr and Mrs JH Tapper and daughter Sarah to the Pythian Sisters temple in Oberlin on Friday evening.
Amherst April 25 The Amherst Fire Department was called this morning at 7:00 to the home of Mr and Mrs J C Aldrich on Milan Avenue. The fire started when clothes ignited after being thrown near a stove. Firemen got the blaze under control quickly with only the clothes bureau and part of a partition damaged. chief estimated damage at 30 dollars.
Mrs Albert Wright of Morprow J avenue was fined 1 and costs after a disorderly conduct charge. Wright pleaded not guilty to abusing and striking Mrs Jones, but was found guilty amid counter claims. Immigration officers were notified that the Wrights had entered from Canada without proper papers, with plans to be sent back May third.
The Elva Kiwanis group sent thirty dollars as a partial subscription to the Red Cross for Mississippi River flood relief. The money was donated at the Newell Hotel, via the Thy Wands Clarecp event, with participation from local residents. NEGRESS 115 YEARS OLD obituary notes a 116 year old resident passing in Columbus Ohio. The piece also mentions Halo State University spring football preparations and the close of a football tour, detailing training drills and positional work.
Columbus April 28 The money bill permitting school boards to borrow in anticipation of funds for distribution to school districts became law when filed with the secretary of state Governor Donahoy refused to sign due to an emergency clause but the measure became law without signature. The bill limits admission to the Ohio soldiers and veterans orphans home to Ohio residents and places the institution under the board of trustees, not the superintendent.
The Westin and Southern Life Insurance Company of Cincinnati announces a historic reinsurance with the Wye Public Savings Life Insurance Company of Padillapo tig. The transaction covers about 1.2 billion dollars and brings 5,000 employees under Western and Southern control through the merged portfolios.
An 18 year old youth named Booth from Roanoke remains critically weak seven days after an operation to repair a spinal injury from an automobile crash. Doctors say recovery hinges on nerve regeneration while friends provide comfort with breath support, ice cream, and cigarettes as his family stays at the hospital.
Canton Ohio April 28 Slater investigator of the Mellert murder will return to resume work on the case He will complete gathering evidence to be presented against Floyd Streilenberger who faces trial May 9 on a first degree murder indictment connected to the Mellitt assassination.
Health commissioner French warns tourists to immunize against typhoid fever before trips. Officials note camps and camp health practices contribute to spread. immunisation materials are provided by the Board of Health.
New York April 23 The Sew York Stock Eschanss mem bership of Resmalkl Pincke was sold to Charles Gigere for 100000, a new high record. The prior sale was 180900.
Local society items from Birmingham County Line list visits among neighbors in Lorain and Elyria areas. Grist includes a WCTU meeting at Birmingham M E Church on April 27, plus care duties for Mrs. Thomas Rusk and various family and guest visits through late April.
An old advertisement extols a blood stimulating product named by initials as 8. 3. 8. It promises restored strength and vitality, sharper thinking, and a brighter appearance. Sold in two sizes at drug stores, it is advertised as time tested and scientific.
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