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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

4

Southern leaders back Smith in spite of Republican threat

United Press survey finds southern political leaders and editors leaning to Governor Alfred E. Smith for the Democratic ticket. They cite issues such as white supremacy, alleged Republican corruption, and the Teapot Dome affair to mobilize the stay-at-home vote. Senator Pat Harrison will oversee the turnout drive as leaders stress a Dalton-like anti-Republican campaign in states like Mississippi and Georgia.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press South Alfred E. Smith Tennessee George Moses New Hampshire Republican Advisory Pat Harrison Osippi National Advisory Committee Mississippi John Sharp Williams Hoke Smith Georgia Herbert Josephus Daniels Carolina Tavy Houston Smith York Daniels

Prohibition Debate Shapes Southern Democratic Strategy

The piece analyzes southern Democrats’ likely votes in the upcoming campaign, noting many oppose Smith and Hoover due to party corruption links and prohibition stances. It cites the Houston convention telegram, Raskob’s national chairmanship, and the case against Prohibition as central factors influencing turf battles and congressional prospects.

Houston Raskob Prohibition South Mr. Smith Hoover Teapot Dome Harding Coolidge Smith Congress Morse New York

Night Cereus Opens In Elyria

Mrs H L Markel on South Oak Street reported the first night blooming cereus blossom of the season in her yard. The flower opened around 9 pm reached peak at midnight and wilted by morning. Fire flowers measured about six inches across and were pure wax like with a strong fragrance. two more plants in the same yard show promise for blooms later this year.

Elyria H. L Markel South Oak Street

Market Report Cleveland Produce and Livestock

Cleveland market notes show vegetable prices and poultry as well as live cattle hogs sheep and calves. Prices include tomatoes potatoes and butter with varied grades and per dozen or per tub figures. Hogs and cattle are reported with weights and ranges, calves and sheep listed with current selling values and throughput.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland Tol Strong Los

Campaigns and veterans bureau head shift described

The piece notes continued campaigning across several towns with a call for a high level approach. Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen of Kentucky, head of the Rhine occupation army, is named head of the veterans bureau for the national organization to appeal to ex service voters. Dems plan Governor Smith campaign, while street corner vituperation subsides.

Imms Smith Henry T. Allen Kentucky the Rhine Veterans’ Bureau The National Organization

Local News In a Few Lines CONTINUES CASE OF XEORDERLY CONDUCT

Disorderly conduct case against Will Hagenmeyer of Telegraph road continued to August 21 after accusations from Mrs. Margaret Leamon. Hagenmeyer said he was attempting to collect a debt and pleaded not guilty in police court.

Will Hegenmeyer Telegraph Road Jirs Margaret Leamon

Building Permits Issued by City This Week

The city approved several permits including Mary Lesecki for house repairs at 345 BH Street costing 750 dollars, Dr J G Wherry to build a dwelling at 39 Ohio Street for 3599, W H Merriam for a garage at 268 Marseilles Avenue for 190, and C J Krantz for a dwelling at 248 Onto Street costing 10500. Thomas Hopewell was found guilty of reckless driving and fined 19 dollars plus costs by Justice S J George after pleading guilty. Harry Robertson was found not guilty of intoxication and released.

Mary Lesecki BH Street J. G. Wherry Ohio Street W. H. Merriam Marseilles Avenue C. J. Krantz Thomas Hopewell S. J. George Hopewell Harry Robertson Sheriff's Deputies

Four Fined For Traffic Violations By Justice Court

Four traffic offenders faced fines yesterday afternoon in Justice J. George court. John Ronez was fined for speeding while J. W. Zell received a penalty for reckless driving. James Luckr and George Danko were also charged with reckless driving and fined sums plus costs.

J. George John Ronez Dowith J. W. Zell James Luckr George Danko

Harding Memorial Assn Sued Over Estate Items

The Harding Memorial Association faces a suit by Jean and George DeWolfe, grandchildren of Florence Ring Harding, to recover household articles left in Mrs. Harding's estate not listed as bequests including lamps, glassware, jewel cases, and other items. Also notes Columbus produce market: apples Duchess, 1.00 to 1.25 a bushel. beans 1.25 to 1.50. beets 1.50 per dozen. carrots 30 to 40 cents per dozen.

Harding Memorial Association Marion Jean DeWolfe George Neely DeWolfe Florence Ring Harding

Contractor killed by propeller at Brook Park airport

J L O'Donald a sewer contractor was struck and killed today at Brook Park airport Cleveland while working on sewers. A plane piloted by Lieut E H Cummines National Guard instructor skimmed the ground and struck him as he became confused. Major John Barry airport superintendent called the accident unavoidable.

Cleveland J. L.' O'Donald Brook Park O’donald E. H. Cummines National Guard John Barry

Plea Change Reduces Fine in Police Court

Mrs. Helen Nagy of West River Street saved $25 by changing her plea from not guilty to guilty on a disorderly conduct charge in police court Monday. Mayor James A. Hewitt said the maximum fine would have been $54 plus costs if she stood trial. She was fined $25 and costs after being arrested Sunday morning when six men were found in her home. Major Hewitt urged her to leave town.

Irma Miller Hough Avenue Cleveland Helen Nagy West River Street James A. Hewitt

Death Records for Charles A Spieth and Frank R Nichols

Charles A Spieth died at his daughter's home in West Park at eighty six years. Born July 25 2042 in York township Medina county he was married to Adelia Wicks. Survived by three sons two daughters sister and twelve grandchildren. Remains at Carl Taylor Funeral Home. Services at the Armbruster residence in Erhart. Burial at Erhart cemetery. Frank R Nichols died yesterday at his sister's home 373 East Bridges Street at seventy five. Survived by one daughter one son two sisters and a half brother four grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery.

Charles A. Spieth Charles A Spieth West Park York Township Medina County Adelia Wicks Carrie Smith Reece Kanses Cora Lindeman Hattie Armbruster Ered Armbrnater Erhart R. Webber Erharit Cemetery Nichols Frank R. Nichols Stra Paul Hamburger East Bridzs Street William Teizerow Columbus Street Leo Nichols Annie Leere C. Hener M. Lengel St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemeter

Son Of Elyria Pastor To Give Sacred Concert

Prof. Robert E. Neighbour son of Rev R E Neighbour formerly of Elyria will give a sacred concert at First Baptist Wellington Friday evening. He carries a Viela Amour made by Amati in Italy 1535 appraised at 5000 and another rare violin of great value. He resigned his professorship at Des Moines University to fill engagements. Neighbour specializes in gospel hymns and has been praised by Prof Auer and other critics. A large delegation from Elyria plans to attend. admission is free with a free will offering.

Elyria Robert E. Neighbour R. E Neighbour First Baptist Church Wellington Neighbor Amati Italy Des Moines University Neighbour Auer New York

Columbus Girl Is Believed Kidnaped

Columbus police search for Opal Gower fourteen daughter of Mrs Sylvania Gower a widow of New Lexington reported kidnapped by a thirty seven year old roomer who seized her while berrying and forced her into a coupe heading toward Columbus a description matched auto seen last night a girl answering the description alighted and walked away from the scene Sheriff McNabb of Perry county asked to watch for the alleged kidnapper the man a widower from Chillicothe lately discharged from a sewer gang then working on a farm owned by the family

Columbus Opal Gower Sylvania Gower New Lexington Gower Sheri& Herler McNabb Perry County Sherif Eire Chillicothe

Primary vote surge folds into Ohio results

Reports from Cincinnati and Youngstown show heavy voting in today's primary as Republicans and Citizen's Republican committee battles spark strong turnout. Absentee ballots noted amid county and state contest pressure, with totals ranging from forty to fifty thousand ballots cast locally.

Cincinnati Timarr Board of Elections Republicans Citizen’s Republican Committee Youngstown

Storm Still Rage In Florida

A tropical storm moves along Florida’s west coast from the Gulf of Mexico bringing high winds and heavy rains. The storm, weaker than last week’s hurricane, disrupted wires, downed trees and flooded lowlands near Okeechobee and along the interior. Tallahassee to Mobile report gusty winds and rain, with gales expected to follow. overall damage limited to wires and fruit trees as authorities monitor later conditions.

Tampa Flo Florida Gulf of Mexico Tallahassee Apalachicola Pensacola Mobile Ala Sp. m Weather Bureau Okeechobee Fort Miers Punta Gorda Boca Grande Sarasota

Begs Campaign Weathered by Heavy Turnout in Erie Area

In Sandusky on Aug 14 reports show strong voter interest across Erie, Sandusky, Seneca, Huron and Wood counties as James T Begs seeks the Republican nomination for governor. Bere headquarters project a 19,000 vote majority amid heavy district turnout.

Sandusky James T. Begs Erie Sanduski Seneca Huron Wood Bere

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