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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1928

Page

7

Negro Factor in Politics in the South

United Press reports that negro leaders in southern Republican groups may determine the region’s political loyalty to Governor Alfred E Smith. Investigations in Georgia and Mississippi reveal white officials paying negro leaders to maintain jobs. Mississippi saw indictments and dismissals tied to a broader patronage issue.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Alfred E Smith Perry Howard Mississippi Howard Washington Hoover Senate Committee Tennessee South Carolina Essee BR. R .Bob

Blue Beaus of 1925 Show Jealousy and a Framed Star

Jeret Mery James rises as a star in Mort Gedstein's forest musical Blue Beaus of 1925. Janet faces a jealous rival Flodine Deslys who plants a diamond ring in Janet's dressing room. Chief Murphy uncovers the scheme, clearing Janet and forcing Deslys from the show while promising wider industry scrutiny.

Jeret Mery James Janet Miss James Gressing Room Meester Goldstein Cressing James Rert Louis Shere Lotus Chet Murphy Miss Desire James Wors Rhearer Flocine Goldsten Chief Murphy Flodine Flodine Deslis Caet Murphy Han Ani Soléstern Worm Sodine Snes Equity

Republican splits threaten Tennessee and Mississippi races

Nationally noted factions in Tennessee and Mississippi threaten GOP prospects ahead of elections. Church, a Tennessee Republican power, is blamed for potential vote erosion if clashes with white factions persist. In Mississippi, Perry Howard fights George L. Sheldon’s white-led group over presidential electors, with officials warning a weak Republican showing. The article notes postmaster and negro vote dynamics and a Bureau of Standards air testing milestone.

National Church Tennessee South United Press Mississippi Perry Howard George L. Sheldon Nebraska Sheldon Kansas City

Woman 85 and man 84 killed in crash

In Ellefontaine Ohio, Hattie Davis 85 of Bellefontaine and Charles Dodson 84 of Quincy were killed when their car was struck by an L C and E traction car at a crossing between West Liberty and De Graff at 2 yesterday. Also in the car were Charles Davis 35 and his wife, plus Mrs. Harry Lee of Detroit. Mrs. Lee was injured. others suffered minor hurts. Jefferson Davis 84, a Civil War veteran, had died earlier, with funeral attendance near West Liberty.

Ellefontaine Hattie Davis Bellefontaine Charles Dodson Quincy L C. and E West Liberty De‘Graff Charles ‘Davis Davis Brrs Harry Lee Detroit Mfrs Hatte Davis Jefferson Davis Darton Boma

Port Washington Bank Closed in Wisconsin

The Farmers State Bank of Port Washington Tescara was closed today by state superintendent E. H. Blair due to bad paper and frozen assets. The bank, organized in 1919, had resources of 224526.60 on June 26, with Port Washington residents as officers.

Colusibus, O Farmers State Bank of Port Washington Tescara Can Wes E. H. Biar State Banking Department Get Waer Wobdwerd R E. Curn

Haines relaxes during new release at Capitol Theatre

After four successful sport pictures demanding peak condition, William Haines finally relaxes while filming his new production Telling the World, due to arrive tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre in Elyria.

William Haines Rew St

Missing Link at Dreamland Sunday in Imporia

Dreamland in Imporia presents an extended run of the laughing thriller The Missing Link starring Syd Chaplin. The program promotes two Dreamland attractions this Sunday and highlights the comic science fiction feature.

Syd Chaplin Ranger Dreamland Imporia

The Play Girl at Rivoli Tomorrow

Madge Bellamy delivers what critics call her best career characterization in The Play Girl a Fox feature showing at the Rivoli for three days starting tomorrow.

Rivoli Carreer Madge Bellamy Fox Films

Cradle Snatchers Last Time Tonight at Rialto

Roberson stars in the week long Rialto presentation of Cradle Snatchers a New York success. Also on offer next week is Three Wise Fools by John Golden a sensational hit seen in New York Australia and Britain.

the Roberson Rhe Opperir New York Steccess Rialto Theatre John Golden Australia Britain

168 000 Pass Life Saving Examinations

More than 168000 persons in the United States have earned American Red Cross Life Saving certificates after intensive instruction in its science based rescue methods. Of these, 33614 are women and girls over seventeen, 3245 are men and boys over seventeen, and 91281 are youths up to sixteen. The Red Cross campaign for water safety since 2014 has reduced drownings despite growth in swimming participation, with over 6000 deaths annually.

United States American Red Cross Red Cross HF. Enlows Red Cross First Aid and Life Saving Activiies

Mooresville to honor Captain Carranza with memorial

Mooresville townspeople plan a memorial near the flying field for Captain Emil Carranza the Mexican flying ace who died in a failed attempt a New York to Mexico City flight. He was forced down in fog while en route from Mexico City to Washington.

APT Carbanea Mooresville N. C Emilis Carranza New York Mexico City Carranza Washington

New Orleans Memphis bus service expands travel options

Tourists can now travel from New Orleans to almost any part of the country by bus with the new New Orleans to Memphis service. At Memphis transfer connections link to transcontinental routes, broadening national travel access for riders.

Orleans New Orleans Memphis Tenn Trans-Continental

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