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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

4

Police expose plans behind murders of Calles and Obregon

Aug 22 report details a secret group meeting at Mother Superior Concepcion's home planning killings of President Plutarce Calles and General Al yardo Obregon. Also envisioned bombings and arming rebels to resolve church tensions while shifting blame to political figures.

Mexico City Concepcion Plutarce Calles al Yardo Obregon Mexico Chamber of , Deputies Jose de Lega Tereas Yares Cepeion Toral Obregon Feres Maria Elena Zelaya Guanajuato de Jaya Rezardizs Manuel Trejo Cacios Castro Chamber of Deputies Castro Eutonio Gonzale

Youth Confesses Short, Colorful Crime Career

A Michigan youth who escaped from a suburban industrial school near Detroit and was recaptured by Marshal David Shad Petrce Jack and Jess Jack confessed to entering a highend Detroit suburb and to two robberies. He also admitted to thefts in Commus, plus two shootings in Highland Park Michigan.

Socnster Industrial Detroit Marshall David Shad Petrce Jack Jess Iso Commus Highland Park Mich

Man Hurt While Operating Threshing Machine at Waller

CUI BE KNIVES ON THRESHING MACHINE BRarmond Stofkepi of Waller was taken to Elrrie Memorial hospital yesterday after he had machine injuries while operating the contraption. He received treatment and was later removed to his home.

Brarmond Stofkepi Waller Elrrie Memorial Hospital

Resurrection morning sermon and Adventist gathering note

Fragmented report notes a sermon about resurrection, a deceased individual, and a Seventh Day Adventist event. It mentions Rev. L. E. Froam, a secretary, and activities on grounds with multiple occasions listed for the remainder of the day. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable portions.

L. E. Froam

Exchange Club to entertain Legion Drum Corps

Kiwasis Club President A H West announced the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps would be guests of honor at the Hoek Newell meeting. The note mentions other local notices and a divorce filing by Herman Kreeger from Amelia Kreeger on grounds of cruelty, with six children from a former marriage and the couple dating back to 1925. A separate item reports Ruta N Stolzenburg seeking divorce from Henry W Stolzendurs for neglect of duty with joint property concerns and prior marriage history. A drunk at a wedding case ends with a $5 fine and costs.

Legion Drum, Bugle Corps A. H. West Kiwasis American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Herman Kreeger Common Pleas Court Dar Amelia Kreeger Pigintiff Petitifean Ruta N. Stolzenburg Rastaue Henry W. Stolzendurs Stolzerburg

Auto Abandoned on Oxford Court With Lights Off

Police discovered an abandoned roadster on Oxford Court last night. The vehicle had no lights and bore license plate 1434007.

AUTO Oxford Court Jefe Estrauto

Tricks Clerks And Steals Stockings

A colored man about 25 used a fake note from a Mrs. Tannor to trick clerks at Inskeep Corget and Toegkop Court Street. He claimed corsets for her and fled with two boxes of silk hose valued around 50 dollars as staff searched for the supposed customers.

Metro

Last All Stars Beat Peerless Cleaners

Last All Stars defeated Peerless Cleaners by a score of 9 to 0 in a one sided game. The junior All-Stars led from the start and opened a rally in the second inning that continued until the sixth when the Cleaners' defense faltered. Batteries were shared by Haven See and Pine Goeongga for the All-Stars while Bussell and Shrorer worked the Cleaners.

Last All Stars Peerless Cleaners Patsy” Elberts Fest Seran Sto Cleaners Bussell Shrorer

Party leaders prepare for Labor Day parade crowds

The text describes national party leaders and campaign managers outlining plans for a Labor Day event. It notes key figures including John J. Raskob, Joseph T. Robinson, Kes Pittman, Peter G. Gerry, Pat Harrigan, and Harry B. Hawes to direct different regional campaigns. An official estimate places about 141,000 people within the area near the capitol, with up to 160,000 expected in adjacent streets.

John J. Raskob National Committee Runntime Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Kes Pittman Nevana Peter G. Gerry Rhode Island Pat Harrigan Mississippi

White declares Smith must face legislative record

Paris Aug 22 William Alfred White Texas editor criticized Governor Alfred E Smith in a European tour statement. He argued Smith answers charge by emotion, not logic, and said his focus is the public record. White insisted he attacked policy, not Smith personally, and noted the campaign centers on contrasts between Tammany Hall support and American public views.

Paris William Alfex White Texas Alfred E. Smith New York White Smith Kansas

Ask Higher Car Fare In Lorain

The Lake Shore Electric and Lorain Street car companies seek arbitration to fix Lorain fare increases. They claim current rates are too low and, if enforced, would depress property values. They urge the commission to determine fair charges for patrons and protect property values. No hearing date set.

Columbus. CO Lake Shore Lorain Street Lorain Reiati Conpres Gare

Unclear political offices and candidate names listed

The fragment lists several state offices and candidates including lieutenant governor unexpired terms, secretary of state, auditor, and U S senator with multiple figures such as Graham Hunt Cyrus Locher and Dennis Dunlavy. The OCR is incomplete and lacks coherent context or dates.

U. S Graham P. Hunt Cyrus Locher

Hoover pledges farm leaders aid for common ground

Hoover urged farmers to back his presidential bid and said he would convene agricultural leaders to find ground for action. He named former Gov. Frank Lowden of Illinois as his chief opponent in the nomination battle, speaking from an event tied to the party’s anxieties about economic policy.

Braxch Herbert Hoover America Allan Lominate Frank O. Lowden Jinois

Cascade Drive Opens At Cascade Park Draws Many Ohioans

Elyrians and visitors from across the region are using the new Cascade Park road since its Sunday opening. The 1.5 mile route runs from Lodi Street, through corkscrew curves past playgrounds, diamonds and pool, then along the river bank to Washington Avenue. Park Commissioner Frank Wohlford notes heavy public interest and scenic views drawing crowds.

Cascade Park Frank Wohlford Lodi Street Washington Avenue

Curses At Cop Pays Five Dollars In Court

W G Contansi who swore at a man and his daughter and blocked their path with his auto was fined five dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct in police court. Patrolman C E Southam advised better control around people. Contant pleaded for a reconsideration but was found guilty. Also mentions a mortgage suit and a car theft report.

W. G. Contansi Jack C. E. Sentham James A. Hewitt Southam Contant

Amherst News Highlights Local Social Events And Weddings

Amherst and adjacent Brownhelm scenes showcase a busy week of social gatherings. Guests from Uniontown and Berlin Heights attended. Mrs. Luteman and Mrs. Ror Bristol visited. A ten day trip to Hendon and Catskill Mountain regions is planned. A quiet wedding united Edna Knispel and Raymond Maring with a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. R A Pelt. attendants Maretta Avery and Walter Knispel.

Amberst Aus Frank Barck Ales Burcell Charles Kendeigh Philip Schmauch Verelno Park Elmer Baker Park Avenue Charles Holzworth Evangelical Brownhelm South Ridge Toledo J. B Ezeland Max Luteman Berlin Heights Hendon Catskill Mountain I Mahkorn Coburn Meton. Kr Ohio Keniicky Jil Society of Si_ Catholic church Gertrude Lapp Colson Co Elyria Rome Mre B. A. Jenne Patrick McGarvey St.egrid and Son Amherst Cailers Maretta Avery Brownthelm Walter Knispel

Gas Line Explosion Fatal to Two Men in Ohio

In Logan near Bangs Ohio an explosion at a Logan Gas Company station trench work for repairing a gas main left two dead. P L Lemaster 50 of Bangs died of a fractured skull and Liord Weaver 22 of Homer died of injuries. Four others were injured including Ralph Barber Allen Rearick Reid Householder and George Critchfield. The blast occurred while workers attempted to remove a section of the gas line and gas blew onto the trench after the line was being repaired.

Mt, Vernon Logan Gas Company Bangs P. L. Lemaster Liord Weaver Homer Ralph Barber Allen Rearick Skip Reid Householder George Critchfield

Deaths Ahead by Mary Summers and Others

Obituaries report the passing of Mrs. Mary XN Summers at 434 Earl comes after months of illness at age 76 8 14. Survived by husband R M Summers three children Myrtie Wildman H W Sommers C R Summers twelve grandchildren four great grandchildren and church membership. Also notices Mary A Feges 60 a resident of the city twenty seven years obituary mentions husband John E Feros and many relatives. funeral plans pending. William L McNeal 72 died at Ely Tia Memories Hospital at 9 30 am residence 127 Franklin Avenue body transported to Sudre Funeral Home services pending. Jean B Gill 51 buried at St Agnes after funeral at St Agnes Church. An unnamed man died at home Stop 4 Yellow Line after illness. survivors include wife and many children. Infant Norton son of Helton Norton R D No 3 died at Memorial Hospital at age four days.

Mary Summers Earl R. M. Summers Myrtie Wildman Norwalk H.W. Sommers Detroit C. R. Summers Oberlin Church of Ch William L. McNeal Ely- Tia Memories Hospital St Tedris Franklin Avenue Sudre Jean B. Gill St. Agnes Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Market Reports from Cleveland and Toledo Markets

Cleveland and Toledo market briefs on Aug 22 show mixed livestock and produce prices. Potatoes, poultry, hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep listed with various weights and prices. Toledo corn and Clover seed values noted. first American club opens on the Riviera in Nice.

Cleveland Produce Cleveland, CO Virginia Cleveland Livestock Cleveland Anz Steadr Toledo The Riviera Nice

Oberlin W Tucehe wedding and local notices in Oberlin

Oberlin records wedding plans for Miss Isabelie Hoelzel and Alfred Wheeler of Oberlin at the bride’s Sharon Pennsylvania home. Wheeler, Amherst coach, studied at Oberlin College and will reside in Amherst Massachusetts. Attendance notes Mrs Powers is sister of the groom. Also reports Oberlin School of Commerce opening Sept 4, funeral for Mrs Rebecca M. Rice in Oberlin, and community notices including staff movements, visits, and local people in town events.

Oberlin Isabelie Hoelzel Air Alfred Wheeler Sharon Hoelzel Wheeler Oberlin College Amherst College Amherst Mass Sam L. Powers Kenseth Powers Sirs. Powers Business College Oberlin School of Commerce Oberlin Business College Ohio T. B. Grant Rse N. Y Schneider H. L. Rawdon Janet Jef Windsor Ashtabula Caty Mabel Farrar New York City Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Grace E. Farrar Burtis Farrar Hugh Dale Fisher Bros la Tala Cleveland Aliee Eva Smith Afri_ Norman Metcalf Washington, D. C Edith Waters Smith Washington Reighter-Greenhoe Litchfield Mary Brooks Ruth North Park Street Niagara Falls James Baker Chicago Ruth Grant East College

Band Concert at LaGrange by Cleveland Band

A Cleveland band will perform at LaGrange on Saturday night August 5 at 3 o clock. The organization consists of 25 pieces.

Lagrange LaGranze Clevejland

Campaign expense reports show seven more county candidates

Board of Elections released detailed spending for seven additional county offices. Most candidates reported zero contributions. amounts spent include Myers 407.20, Rogers 326.05, Wilcox 29.25, Bauer 26.28, Ruer 24558.00, Thompson 376.29, Babcock 8709.95, and Rhoads 216.72, with varied success across races.

Board of Elections Don W. Myers P. H. Rogers General Assembly H. ©. Wilcox Fred M. Bauer Protate Court Ruer Repub General Assemble George Rhoads Nominatioo

Local Credit Meeting at Cedar Point Attended by City Officials

Several members of the Credit Rating Bureau of this city attend the Ohia Grocers and Seat Dealers meeting at Cedar Point. The main speaker is Guy Hulse of the National Retail Credit Association, addressing credit topics.

Cedar Point Credit Rating Bureau Ohia Grocers Dev Guy Hulse National Retail Credit Association

Daver to Speak in Cleveland at Democratic Gathering

Congressman Martin L. Daver of Kent, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will address the biennial meeting of the Democratic county central committee in Cleveland this Saturday. Wall paintings dated to the fifteenth century were found in the Warsaw rural castle. Deaf children in America are said to number 3,950,900.

Davey Cleveland Martin L. Daver Kent Democratic County Central Committee Warsaw America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Calles and Obregor Charis Evers Loch Haddin E. Erie Ave Finaine Max Horwitz Joe Monroe Elrma Wade James A. Hewits Peice Morroe J Qkie Page Cartington T. Marshall Supreme Court Robert H. Dar Frank W. Geiger James C. B. Beath Earl D. Bloom Pe Wi Herman RB. Witter J.csap Gre Ickrel Corernor Em G. Pickrel Stat John H. Newman Carl W. Smith Danie Alva L. Codéin Joseph T. Ferguson Herbb Fred M. Bushnell James P. Mangan Atorney Francis Poulson U.S Frank F. Genisch Charles V_ Truex Charles V. Wharton George White Homas S. Wright Dennis F. Dunlavy Frank S. Monneti Michigan Add Hoover Cascade Drive Lewis Yarka MicLaughlin Parsview Cour Logan Gas CO Mary A. Feron John B. Gill Baby Boy Norton Bor Norton E. College St Rebecca M. Rice Sedgeman Newton Moore Brighton Broad St SIS AM Elgris Sandusky NEW York Central Leader Shoe Store Borylan’s Blue Bird Blue Bird Sweet Shoppe Court St
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