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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1931

Page

8

Witness Rechecks in Potter Murder Case Amid Bribery Claims

Cleveland detectives reexamine all witness accounts in the William E. Potter murder case as County Prosecutor Ray T. Miller orders probes into possible bribery or intimidation. Investigators Hogan and Wolf will interview each witness to uncover who contacted them and what was said. Betty Gray, Martin accuser, signs an affidavit retracting her earlier sworn testimony.

Cleveland William E. Potter Ray T. Miller James Hogan Hernard Wolf Potter Pittsburgh Hymie’ Martin Miller William FE. Mioshail Martin Betty Gray

Officer denies dropping gun in Broad and Lodi pursuit

Patrolman L D Brown tells Chronicle Telegram he did not drop his gun when a prisoner bolted at Broad and Lodi. He says he reached for a dropped pair of gloves the prisoner left, not his weapon, and five men stopped the escapee within the block. The note adds the US leads in periodical circulation.

Chronicle Telegram L. D Brown Broad Lodi Brown

Prisoner Sends Food Home From Jail

A county jail inmate serving a $300 liquor fine was found packing a basket with saved rations to feed his wife and 13 year old daughter. Sheriff Clarence Adams discovered the plan when the visitor arrived and noted a loaf of bread plus meat and potatoes in the basket.

Clarence Adams Adams Sherff

40 and 8 Names Delegates To Convention

Lorain County Voiture 149 of the 40 8 held a Saturday night meeting at the American Legion Home. Delegates named were Paul Q Collins Fathe H L Collins and Carl F Wolf with alternates John Kolopos R F Leembhuis and Otto K Mischka.

Lorain County American Legion Carl F. Woit Paul QO. Collins Fathe H L Collins Carl F. Wolf John Kolopos R. F. Leemhtus Otto K Mischka John Koullopos Campbells Grove Diagonal Road Virgil Jasper Leembhuis John Kollopos John Tattersall Eddie Herzog Otto K. Mischka Otto K. Mischka, Commissaire Chaster Janis Earl Bacon Robert Oldfield Detroit Commissaire Ontendant

New York Central Employers Plan to Reside Here

The Chronicle Telegram reports several New York Central railroad workers plan to live in this city due to employer concentration in the Cleveland district. Mr and Mrs Liosd E Hendry and family of Detroit will move next month to 1284 East Avenue with Mr Hendry working in New York Central’s office and commuting between here and Cleveland. A Canadian family started the first permanent settlement in Wisconsin at Green Bay in 42750.

NEW York Central Chronicle-Telegram New York Central Railroad Cleveland Frome Liosd E Hendry Detroit East Avenue B. M. O'Donnell Hendry New Lark Central Wisconsin Green Bay

X-Ray Monkey for Diamond Ring

Mrs. Gertrude Dennis of Inglewood California recalls a vivid mishap when her pet monkey Jackie swallowed a $750 diamond ring. An X-ray at a hospital located the ring in his stomach and Jackie returned home with a wiser appetite, flanked by nurse Marie Steel and Dr. Dean on the operating table.

Jackie Gertrude Dennis Inglewood Marie Steel Dennis Dean

Arizona Heat Fails to Prove Deadly Toll This Summer

Arizona has seen record highs with 106 to 1145 degrees in southern areas and occasional readings over 126 but no heat prostration or sun stroke deaths have occurred. Experts cite low humidity and outdoor habits, while residents stress common sense dress and caution during extreme heat.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz Weather Bureau

Crippled snipe lure golfers on Chicago courses

A quirky note explains that birds described as crippled snipe resemble killdeers. They flutter near water hazards on golf courses to distract players while tending nests, using broken wings as mock signals to invite a game of hide and seek.

Ne3ts Chicago

City Slickers Burn Hay Load With Cigaret

Needham Massachusetts. John Cuzr Iinski, 38, a farmer, said he never liked city slickers and may like them less after an incident in town. While driving a hay load, youths in a sport roadster called him a hayshaker then a cigarette was tossed onto his hay starting a fire that destroyed the hay and wagon. Firemen had trouble saving the horses. Police quoted the man alleging the cigarette came from the auto.

Needham Mass John Cuzr Iinski John

Discovery of hay fever and asthma cause offered

Readers are invited to obtain full information and a booklet on a discovered cause of hay fever and prohial asthma. The offer is via Dept 7410, Fugate Company, 1268 Meridan St, Indianapolis, Ind. Free information will be sent to those who request it.

Fugate Company Meridan St Indianapolis Ind

Maine Waterways Cover One-Tenth Of State Surface

Maine’s lakes, rivers, and streams account for about ten percent of the state's area, reflecting a significant network of freshwater bodies that shape ecosystems, tourism, and regional planning across all counties.

Maine

Mount Vernon replica stays dry at Paris Colonial Exposition

At the Paris Colonial Exposition, American High Commissioner C Blascom Slemp orders Mount Vernon replica kept dry despite ridicule. He notes the U S prohibition amendment applies to American soil abroad, while embassy events are wet with cocktails and wines. The expo features 27 cocktail bars and two beer gardens, including near the American building.

Paris Mount Vernon George Washington C. Blascom Slemp Vincennes Forest Slemp

Graf Zeppelin Leaves Berlin for Arctic Expedition

Graf Zeppelin lifts off from Templehof Airport Berlin with sixteen scientists aboard to collect data in the Arctic. Onboard are Lincoln Elsworth of Hudson Ohio representing the American Geographical Society and Edward H Smith of the U S Coast Guard Service Washington D C. A large crowd bids bon voyage as the giant airship departs.

Templehof Berlin Arctic Germany Northland Lincoln Elsworth Hudson, Ohio Arctic Explorer American Geographical Society Edward H. Smith U. S. Coast Guard Service Washington

Genoa Woman Detained Over Loan Dispute

Genoa police questioned Ghagi Pittaluga after a widow accused him of soliciting a 10,500 lire loan and of paying funds she says she did not receive. She was placed under liberty while charges are pursued.

Genoa Italy Ghagi Pittaluga Tomn P Ltberty Pitt Pittulga

Evangeline Loom Displayed by Louisiana Descendants

Three Cadian relatives from Evangeline work the historic loom named Evangeline at the Preach Colonial Exposition in Louisiana. The loom, over two centuries old, started when Evangeline and her child left their homeland. The descendants rotate the weaving at the wheel, preserving a centuries old family craft.

Paris Evangeline Louisiana United States

Washington Trees Hold Their Own Olympia View

Washington forestry officials report that standing timber supplies in the state were not markedly depleted in recent years. A survey shows 65 to 90 percent of trees available to citizens in 1930 were used for wind breaks and shelter belts, with many areas relying on young trees to replace logged timber.

Washington Olympia, Wash

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