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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
8
A car stolen from Second Street in Perrysburg was recovered after officers arrested two men in Perrysburg, Ohio. One suspect, Mike Yastham, gave a near Oberlin address. the other is booked as John Doe. Both face charges of automobile theft. Yastham is linked to a prior burglary at HL Skinner’s, 131 Middle Avenue, on June 3.
Charles Riebe and W. E. Malone of Rochester Ohio were released on parole after serving time since May 4 for liquor traffic convictions. Parole signed by Judge W B Thompson Sheriff Mathews and Prosecutor Gaird.
Police uncovered a massive brewery operation in a brick Cleveland building. Officers dismantled two 2000 gallon storage tanks and found 14 fermentation vats with beer in process. Frank J. Clark, 52, arrested. police seek other suspects in what officials call a major blow to small beer operators.
C Lb Watson of 1Sth Street faced two charges this morning and pleaded guilty to dock in police custody. He received a $19 fine. Major James A Hewitt, cited for failing a safety stop at Broad and Chestnut, was fined $25 plus costs on the second disorderly conduct count. Police say Watson struck Robert Ward at Street intersection after failing to stop his car. The incident, described as a family quarrel, involved choking and threats with an e pick.
A fragmentary report notes a box of valuables went missing after a suspect action at a location. No clear names or dates are readable, but authorities investigated the missing items and searched for the thief.
Local report lists Baward Marcin of Park Place fined three dollars and costs after a disorderly conduct incident. A separate note mentions a trestle crash and a drunk driving claim, with assistant details about defendants and pending appeals and trials, including Anna Ken Laraip and others.
Colry O Ang, head of Tibbetts Printing, collapsed at his summer home in Winding Ridge Pa after a hemorrhage. He was taken to a hospital in Confluence Pa where he died this morning during vacation.
At EK M West store on East avenue last night a large crowd attended the band concert. Cars from many areas arrived, and the audience loudly applauded the performance.
The Columbus based fraternal order of Eagles held a parade and convention climax with degree teams performing. Prizes totaling 15 596 dollars were awarded for various presentations. Officers re elected included J F Morrison Warren chaplain Peter Weber Lorain conductor George Gersimerer Piqua inside guard Joseph Corran Youngstown outside guard and Jerry Heineart trustee L Brown Springfield secretary and Charles Keck Cincinnati treasurer.
Oberlin officials unanimously approved the White War ordinance at a special session, shifting lighting costs to a mix of downtown assessments and property taxes. The measure targets installing 40 lights at an annual cost of 2,400, with 1,230 paid by business properties and 1,200 by remaining village taxpayers. The vote followed a protest signature from outlying residents claiming representation of taxpayers.
Columbus Aug 6 Tar s nine counties will gain by more than 33.20 in highway work to be let Aug 31 by the State Highway department Director Harry Kirk announced. The project may total 23,900,009 with paving of state routes in Athens Butler Champaign Cuyahoga Franklin Fulton Hancock Wood Holmes Lorain Seneca Licking Medina Portage Crawford. Plans include grade crossing removals and bridge construction on several routes and 15 bridges overall in listed counties including Champaign Crawford Erie Highland Huron Richland Tuscarawas Van Wert and more.
Several common pleas actions have been started, per clerk of court records. Harrar Dier of Shefield township sues P. Heifmer for 155 pounds due by two date. AH West seeks judgment for 3155.10 with interest on all due from defendants named in Lorain Lumber and Manufacturing.
The death occurred Tuesday morning at her home 121 Taylor Street Wellington. The deceased is 72 years old with several months of illness. Burial will be at Westwood Cemetery in Oberlin, with Rev C. B. assisting. Survived by Nora Welincoa and Miss Jones of Oberlin, plus four grandchildren. The record mentions family names Em ile and Ella Sherwood of Lounsquis City.
The storm damaged Tal beach avenues and damaged driveways as the hurricane raged. The mail steamer Algonquin carrying 25 passengers reported in distress near Jupiter Light, with most passengers said to be women. An unidentified vessel stood by as Algonquin departed Galveston en route to New York. Miami initially appeared to escape, though squally winds and rain marked the hurricane's reach north of the city. Meteorologist Richard W. Gray noted the barometer fell, signaling worsening conditions.
Five Lorain residents filed divorce petitions Wednesday in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Plaintiffs include Mabel L. Markham seeking alimony from Jack Markham, Yna Nahm asking for a divorce from Fred Naht, Dorothy Short seeking custody of her son and alimony from Claude T. Short, Sumner W. Day seeking a divorce from Portia A. Day, and George R. Pownall filing against Lela V. Pownall amid reported mutual nagging. Marriages ranged from 1908 to 1926.
William Wells a dark skinned man from Warnesburg Ohio, accused of carrying concealed weapons after a June incident on Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Columbia Steal Co. will likely receive a hearing in Common Pleas court as grand jury actions unfold. Wells seeks discharge or commitment to a better equipped institution to treat wounds inflicted by a detective.
C J Alderson runs as Republican for 1st district senate with background as probate practitioner and former solicitor for Sheley. His campaign emphasizes legal expertise and public service as he tours endorsements and rally stops across the district.
Washington reports the death of George E. Brennan, longtime Illinois Democratic boss and a key architect of Smith’s presidential bid. His loss is viewed as a heavy blow to Governor Alfred E. Smith’s campaign, especially in the Midwest where Brennan directed much of the support and strategized for Smith’s nomination. His absence leaves a gap in political knowledge and influence across Illinois.
Two automobile dealers from Cincinnati, Paver and Bovis, died when their plane crashed in fog near Lun ken airport during a golf tourney trip to Akron. Pilot Huffman reported the Waco craft stalled after takeoff and exploded into flames, with wreckage found in the fog. Both men were prominent golfers. Bovis left a wife and three children, Paver a widow and son. Twelve other dealers in the tour were unharmed after departing in a Ford tri motor.
Chicago markets show unchanged cash quotations with eggs and poultry steady and sacks weak in Kansas and Missouri. Potatoes and lard entries list mixed figures while Minneapolis grain prices slip on flour and corn with No 3 corn at 99e and No 3 white oats at 35 12.
Grain prices for Toledo and Cleveland markets show No 2 red wheat at 1.55, No 3 yellow corn 1.06, rye and CLOVER oats. domestic soy complex and hemp seed noted. Livestock receipts steady with hogs top at 12.49, cattle and calves varied, lambs 14.75 to 15.50, fat ewes 5.00 to 7.09. produce section lists potatoes at 2.50 to 2.60, poultry and eggs with assorted quotes.
Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer argues that film success rests on decisive judgments from leaders who say no when needed. He cites directors King Vidor and Clarence Brown and notes that accurate reasoning, not fast thinking, guides crises from business to production, shaping costly outcomes.
United States Department of Agriculture reports on 3 859 farms across the nation show an average per return of 1290 dollars, with 1773 farms averaging 1353 dollars in 1927. Gross receipts outpaced expenses and cash balances rose, while average farm size reached 73 acres and an average investment of 13445 dollars. Current cash expenses totaled 1457 dollars with spending on hired labor livestock taxes machinery seed and miscellaneous items.
Two excursion trains will run from Elyria to Carey Ohio for the Carey Shrine pilgrimage. The last train departs Elyria 3 48 p m Tuesday August 13 and returns from Carey Wednesday August 15 at 3 30 p m The second train leaves Elyria 6 50 a m Wednesday August 25 returning from Carey at 3 30 p m the same day About 2400 people from Elyria and Cleveland are expected to participate.
The sheriff reports three cases in four days as prowlers enter homes while occupants are away. Deputies advise homeowners to beware and suggest using a police dog in rural properties and tracking suspicious vehicles to aid law enforcement.
The passage emphasizes the Sim director’s need for precise perceptive analysis akin to a skilled businessman. It argues colleges can foster accuracy and judgment, noting practice improves skill but foundational judgment remains essential for success.
An eastern man devised a bicycle that can function as a climbing rig for scaling poles. The frame may be converted into a boat by adjusting a strip of canvas and fastening it to the reste.
Rose Kansas resident Gorpas McFanpex reports weakness and nervous fatigue improved after taking Erdiz E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia E Pinkham's Pills for constipation. He notes a visible difference after the first bottle and now recommends the remedies for renewed energy and health.
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