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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1927

Page

6

Elyria Plans Publicity Push With New York Central Officials

Elyria publicity committee of the Board of Trade met with New York Central agents T. J. Cook and J. B. Clishe to outline an advertising campaign. They discussed a cooperative effort, including national ads a descriptive booklet and highway signs to draw attention to Elyria's industrial and residential potential near Cleveland. The railroad men backed the plan citing Elyria’s strong growth prospects and mutual benefits.

Board of Trade Wa Elyria Fresterday T. J. Cook J. B. Clishe New York Central Railroad New York Central Hivria Cleveland

Earth tremor shocks Los Angeles area

An earth tremor of considerable intensity was felt in Los Angeles at 4 25 am today. The shock extended north to Ventura and south to El Centro and was reported to have shaken Long Beach San Pedro San Bernardino and Catalina Island with no damage reported.

Los Angeles Cali Ventura el Centro Long Beach San Pedro San Bernardino Catalina Island

Ford's Railroad to Be Double Tracked

Lima August 4 double tracking of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad Heary Fords road will start soon engineers say they have permission from county commissioners to construct three culverts along the right of way The track will run east of the National Quarries company indicating the probate court action to acquire property for right of way will be dropped

Lima Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Heary Fords Road National Quarries Company

American Inventions Ten Questions Quiz

Ten questions test readers on inventions and inventors. Topics include the telephone by Bell, Goodyear’s invention, Edison’s three great inventions, Morse code, Colt’s instruction instrument, Fulton’s steamship, Westinghouse transport improvements, and Kodak founder George Eastman.

Benjamin Franklin U.S Charles Goodyear Thomas A. Edison Morse Colt Stobert Fulton Westinghouse Kodak

City Plans Sale of Canal Residue Within Limits

The city has authorized a sale of residue from the Hocking Canal inside city limits. A committee including the mayor, a service director, and the city auditor will oversee the sale.

Logan Cannefl Hocking Canal Janis

Ohio Public Service workers visit Nela Park Cleveland

Twenty six Ohio Public Service Co Elyria division employees toured Nela Park in Cleveland. The visit featured a demonstration home built to showcase modern lighting equipment and a special program for the group.

O. P. Ss Cleveland Ohio Public Service Co Elyria Division Nela Park

Chaplin Divorce Case to Be Aired in Open Court

In Los Angeles on August 4, the Chaplin divorce case moves to open court after prior settlements fell through. Attorneys for Mrs Lita Gray Chaplin seek fees, claiming the actress refused a reported monetary settlement while listing services provided since January. Charlie Chaplin the famed motion picture comedian is the co respondent.

Chaplin Los Angeles Cal Lita Gray Chaplin Young and Young

Lancaster youths in night clothes captured by officers

Cleveland authorities captured the second of four Lancaster reform school escapees, 17 year old Parsa, found asleep in a car in a garage at his home. Earlier, 16 year old Albert Krause was caught in Parma in old raincoat. the other two youths remain at large.

Cleveland Lancaster Reform Seriool Parsa Albert Krause Parma Kraus

Violence and Rivalry Surge in Coal Town Case

McManaway says Merz struck him at home, widening a feud linked to the coal miners strike. He claims Merz beat him on the neck and later threatened murder. A stabbing and a fatal shot followed as McManaway fled toward Nelsonville, with authorities unable to locate the supposed knife.

Nelsonville McManaway Merc Merz Ainer Wheelane McManawat McMuona

Number Four continues bargaining as coal strike drags on

The passage details ongoing labor tension with miners and operators facing losses while a settlement seems distant. Governor Donahey weighs urging both sides toward a meeting with the Ohio National Guard rumored to be staged for Toledo on May 14, 1927, to press for resolution.

TL Davead Conhier ConditHoib Podina Hiner Ole Heyrtore Lowrie Ohi National Guard Toledo Dua

Dayton Aging Club Holds General Meeting at Johnson Field

Dayton aging club members and families meet at Johnson Field to view the club’s Pacer airplane and discuss the gathering. London petitions circulate in Mechanicsburg urging voters to support constructing a municipal water works system.

Dayton Dareton Johnson Field London Mechanicsburg

Sacco and Vanzetti case verdict unchanged by governor

Governor Fuller announced no clemency for Sacco and Vanzetti despite defense pleas noting a fair trial. He found no justification for executive clemency, asserting the defendants were guilty and the trial fair, while defense teams vow to continue their fight amid security precautions in Massachusetts.

Grave Speken Jim Haegard Sfrer State House Rye Beach NX H Tsa Alvan T. Fuller Sicco Vanzatti Sacco Vanzett Wagat Hemhi Sacco- Vanzetti Worchester Webster Thayer Arthur P Rueg Massachusetts Superior Court Fuller Bs the Defense Committee Tt Jussica Anon Boston Menenager Ful- Ter Dorne Dias Miceh Vansetth Godts Vansetti Faa South Braintree Sarena Vanzeitl Taal Yair

King Ben to Take Stand Next Week in Michigan Court

Wing Ben Purnell of the House of David will testify in his own defense next week in St Joseph Michigan. Defense counsel William J Barnard said ordinary witnesses will finish Monday and the defense may close by end of week. Also testifying will be Queen Mary Purnell and Clara Mooney. Young women witnesses denied charges of immorality against King Ben.

ST. Joseph Mich Ben” Purnell House of David William J. Barnard Barnard Ben Mary Purnell Clara Mooney Harges Cenit

Parley Failure Over Naval Limitation Sparks U S Reactions

The Geneva talks on naval tonnage collapsed after the United States and Britain clashed over cruiser limits. Ambassadors Gibson and Kellogg voiced disappointment, while Japan proposed a naval holiday. Dayton reports General Patrick to attend a reception for Charles Lindbergh, with General Verick en route from Washington.

United States Britain Washington Geneva Hugh Gibson Briain U. S Japan Kellogg Dayton Mason M. Patrick U. S. Air Corps Charles A. Linkbergh Verick Washington, D. C

Granville Names Comstock Commandant of ROTC Unit

Captain J. H. Comstock of the Dennison Reserve Officers Training Corps is ordered to Granville as commandant.

Granville J. H. Comstock Dennison Reserve Officers Training Corps

Scher-Hirst to Increase Force at Elyria Plant

The Scher-Hirst Company Rhyma division, men’s clothing makers, announced plans to raise local employment to twenty five girls after August 13. Current staff is about fifty. A company picnic is scheduled for August 23 at Cascade Park. The firm arrived in Elyria a year ago.

Seher-Hirst Company Rhyma Cascade Park Scher-Hirst Elyria

One Killed Two Hurt When Car Overturns

At St Marys Ohio on August 4 a car collision left Luther Jesse Mowry a Celina resident and father of five dead when the auto overturned after a collision with five other carpenters en route from Buckland. Two companions were injured in the accident.

ST Marys Luther Jesse Mowry Celina Hes Celine Buckland Mowry

Authorities tighten guard as two radicals await fate

Secretary Kellogg ordered consular protection as bombings and anti American demonstrations accompanied the Massachusetts murder case. Justices Holmes and Brandeis vacationing in Massachusetts, but no stay of execution possible during court recess. In Cincinnati, 17 year old Albert Gosmeyer’s body was returned for burial after drowning in the Ohio River while swimming to Kentucky.

Kellogg Nne U. S. Supreme Court Massachusetts Oliver Wandell Holmes Lewis Demhitz Brindeis Supreme Court Cincinnati Albert Gosmeyer Ohio River Trevor Kentucky

Oberlin College Welcomes New President Dr Wilkins

After three days of getting acquainted Oberlin College welcomes new president Dr Ernest Hatch Wilkins. He toured the campus met faculty and students, discussed plans for new buildings, and pledged close liaison with all departments. He projects a broad scholarly reach and blends ease with authority as he begins his tenure.

Oberlin Ernest Hatch Wilkins Oberlin College Wilkins Calvin Coolidge Tt Vikes Collene Sins Dante

Friday's Five Best Radio Features

Radio program log notes features from WEAF WRAL and WIZ with concerts and band performances. Listings include Abie’s Trish Rose, Municipal Band, Cities Service Concert Orchestra, Philen Hour, and a soprano performance by Florence Waiamann.

United Press WEAF New York Abie Trish Rose New York Company WRAL Baltimore Cities WIZ Philen CNTR Toronto Florence Waiamann

Markets Cry Out in Mixed Farm Prices Across Cities

Cleveland and Chicago markets show variably higher and lower prices for butter eggs poultry and potatoes with hogs cattle sheep and lambs listed. Grain futures across Minneapolis and Toledo remain steady to mixed while futures for Timothy seed and cloverseed move. A numbered inquiry service advertises future-life horoscopes by the Number System.

Cleveland Aus Chicago Turkeys Roosters Ducks United States Virginia Kanesag Missouri Timothy

Market Prices Reported for Grains and Flax

The list shows corn No 3 yellow at 1.00 per bushel with 1.08 quoted, oats No 3 white ranging 421 to 444, flax No 82.244 at 2.28. These figures reflect grain prices and trading intervals.

Toledo

Lindbergh Flies from Bettisfield to Wheeling Tour Stop

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh took off from Bettisfield at 1.15 pm EDT for Wheeling West Virginia on his national air tour promoting aviation. He spent the prior day in Pittsburgh greeted by thousands. in Wheeling he will be welcomed by Governor Howard M. Gere at Lianginfield and then motor to the city.

Pittsburgh Charles A. Lindbergh Bettisfield Wheeling W. Va Hig National Air Tour Lindbergh Thoousands New York Paris Lianginfield Moundsville Howard M. Gere

Orthopedic Clinic Set at Elyria Memorial Hospital

Elyria Memorial Hospital prepares for a large August orthopedic clinic. About 76 children are expected to attend the event planned for Friday morning from nine to twelve. In July the clinic drew 36 children from multiple parts of the state.

Elyria, Memorial Hospital Nive Elyria Memorial Hospital

Liberty Hrounds New York sports update unclear

Fragmentary OCR note from Liberty New York dated Aug 4 reports scattered scores and partial results for multiple 4s and 1-4s, with numbers like 301.2 and 103.31 and a treasury 3 $-8. The text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Liberty Hronds New York Liberty Treasury

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