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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

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Landon Enters Roosevelt's Home State

NEW CASTLE Pa Aug 24 Gov Alfred M Landon entered President Roosevelts home state for two key speeches in the Republican bid to defeat Roosevelt He spoke at Chautauqua on education and planned a Buffalo address likely on government admin and spending His schedule included stops at Sharon Greenville Conneautville Fire Ripley and a return to Des Moines for drought talks with Roosevelt and other farm belt governors Read on page 2 for continue.

New Castle Alfred M. Landon Roosevelt White House Chautauqua Landon Buffalo Middle West Des Moines Landau Sharon Greenville Conneautville Ripley N. Y Tie Conneaudivills New York Pennsylvania West Middlesex William Mossman Minnesota Floyd B. Olson Michigan James Couzens Mr. Roosevelt

Child Struck by Auto Near Home Injures Brown

Manreon Brown six-year-old daughter of Morris L Brown of 398 Oxford avenue was seriously injured when she ran from behind a truck into a car driven by Eugene Forester of Cleveland near her home around 12 30 p m. Forester stopped and rushed her to Elyria Memorial Hospital. X rays showed no broken bones but doctor S J Birkbeck warned of possible internal injuries.

Manreon Brown Morris L. Brown Oxford Avenue Eugene Forester Cleveland Forester Elyria Memorial Hospital S. J. Birkbeck

Variable Sky With Showers In North Tuesday

Weather outlook reports mostly cloudy skies with possible scattered showers Tuesday. In the extreme north tonight a cooler air mass persists, with cooler conditions Tuesday across central and northern areas.

Two Men Overcome By Extreme Heat

Two men fell unconscious from heat Saturday in separate incidents. Emerson C. Barclay, 62, assistant courthouse custodian, collapsed on the second floor and was taken to Myria Memorial Hospital where he remained unconscious. William Beaver, 60, a Toledo New York Central Railroad employee, was stricken at Kipton and brought to the hospital, also unconscious.

Emerson C. Barclay William Beaver Toledo, New York Central Railroad Kipton

Hitler Orders Embargo On Arms To Spain

Berlin announces an immediate embargo on arms to Spain in response to France's neutrality plea. German naval movements in Spanish waters are reduced as warships depart for home, signaling a cautious stance amid international tensions over the Spanish revolt.

Hitler Spain United Press Berlin France Adolf Hitler Germany Admiralty Woeth Seeadler Albatros Leipsig Jaguar Wolf Admiral Leheer Deutschland Leopard Luchs Kamerun Italy Great Britain

Townsend pension group spent $144000 in 90 days

Dr. Francis E. Townsend testified in common pleas court that the Townsend pension organization used 144000 dollars in the prior 90 days to pay employees. Rev. Alfred J. Wright seeks a receivership of Old Age Revolving Pension Inc. Townsend denied plans to unite with Gerald L. K. Smith. Co defendants include Joe Gilmour of Chicago and Baxter G. Rankin.

Cleveland Townsend Pension Organizetion Francis E. Townsend Revolving Pension Plan Common Pleas Alfred J. Wright Ohio Revolving Pension, Inc Townsend Gerald L. K. Smith Alle Huey P- Long Smith George Kerr Joe Gilmour Chicago Baxter G. Rankin

Tax Collections Pass $1,270,000

County Treasurer Walter J Wright reports mid year tax collections have surpassed 1.27 million as outside agencies wind down. Taxpayers may still pay directly to the treasurer without penalty for a limited time before bank closings trigger a 10 percent penalty on unpaid taxes as required by law.

Walter J. Wright

J E Robson Summoned By Death In Elyria

James Edward Robson 67 lifelong Elyria resident and businessman died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a two month illness. Born April 23 1869 in Carlisle township he moved to Elyria at age five and attended Elyria High School then Ohio Northern University. He ran Faurer and Robson dry cleaning and men’s furnishings before retiring six years ago. Survived by wife and five brothers and one sister. Funeral at St Andrew's Episcopal Church with burial private.

James Edward Robson Elyria Memorial Hospital Carlisle Township Robson Elyria Elyria High School Ohio Northern University of Ada Fauver and Robson Masonic Lodge Washington

Britain Again Warns Spain Riles Overseas Tensions

London reports Britain fixed a three mile limit for Spanish warship searches of British ships and warned to use force if needed. The note followed the Gibraltar Straits incident with the Gibel perjon and a British squadron response. Officials reject six mile Spanish waters claim and deem the episode closed after an apology from the Spanish commander.

United Preset London Great Britain Gibel Gibraltar Straits Straits

Postmaster Killed As Auto Hits Tree in Michigan

SIADSON Mich Aug 24 An automobile accident near here today claimed the life of D J Gunsett postmaster at Van Wert O Gunsett was killed when his automobile skidded into a tree Mrs Vern Dunstan Van Wert a passenger in the car was injured seriously Gunsett a former member of the State senate and in 1934 sought the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor He was appointed postmaster last September.

Siadson Mich Here D. J. Gunsett van Wert O. Gunsett Vern Dunstan Gunsett State Senate

President Roosevelts Western drought tour speech plan

Close associates say President Roosevelt will deliver one major address during his western drought inspection trip. The speech is expected in Des Moines or Indianapolis, outlining policy and rallying support.

Washington Roosevelt Des Moines Indianapolis

Death summons Governor Olson shocks Minnesota politics

MINNEAPOLIS Aug 24 Farmer labor leaders anxiously seek a successor to Gov Floyd B Olson whose Mayo Clinic death leaves the Misota November race in doubt. Olson died after stomach treatment. Lieut Gov Petersen succeeds to the governorship as three men lead potential bids for Olson for U S Senate. Names mentioned include Rep Ernest Lundeen Elmer Benson Atty Gen Harry Peterson and Chief Justice J P Devaney. Roosevelt praised Olson a man of force and courage in a statement from Hyde Park.

Minneapolis Farmer-labor Floyd B Olson Misota Olson Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Minneapolis Municipal Auditorium Farmer-Labor Party Lue U. S. Senate Roosevelt Commonwealth West Senate Gov Petersen

President Back At Desk In Capital

President Roosevelt returns to the White House for talks on foreign affairs drought relief and other administration matters before flying tomorrow night to the drought region He arrives from Hyde Park New York at 8 26 a m E T He plans to meet with Henry A Wallace secretary of agriculture on crop prospects and drought relief progress The report notes he left Hyde Park after discussing peace with

Washington Roosevelt White House Hyde Park N. Y Hudson Henry 4. Wallace

Elyria Drum Corps Protests Point Deduction at State Meet

The Elyria based Flyrna's Auperiraty Legion drum and bugle corps faced a protest over a point deduction at the State American Legion convention in Portsmouth. Judges cut its score for leaving the field early, leaving it second with 93.9 points, behind Norwood at 94.35, while Lima stood third at 93. The protest decision by State Commander Mitt J. Campbell was expected later today as the corps planned to march in the convention parade despite the dispute.

Flyrna’s Auperiraty Legion Drum American Legion Portsmouth Elyria Corps Norwood Corps Lima Corps Mitt J. Campbell Lady Crean Puff

Loyalists Confident Of Victory In Spain Civil War

Madrid reports loyalist leaders express firm confidence their fortunes rise and Ley will crush the rebellion while noting no major front charges over the weekend. They admit setbacks in Estremadura and tightening siege near Cordoba as both sides push for rail lines and key towns like Oviedo and Majorca.

United Press Madrid Ley Loyaliss Estremadura Cordopa Valentiin Guadelupe Badajoz Merida Imaders Burgos Valladolid Giyon Aviedo Asturms Oviedo Uoideba Majorca Aland Balearics Socialist Party el Socialista Cordoba Huesca Zaragoza

Owens Returns From Olympic Triumph

Jesse Owens returns from Berlin after setting multiple Olympic records aboard the Queen Mary. He praises Brundage and German organizers, greets by wife and mother, discusses future plans at sea, and notes several offers while aiming to return to Ohio State for education and athletics.

New York Jesse Owens America Avery Brundage Adolf Hitler Martin L. Davey Ohio Recection Committee Cleveland Jack Dempsey Owens Fiorella H. la Guardia Honey Chile Ohio State Eddie Cantor Bill Robinson Cantor Robinson Jesse Dempsey Larry Snyder

Compromise Seen On Delinquent Taxes

Toledo report states a compromise on delinquent taxes faced by Willys-Overland Company continued before Federal Judge George P. Hann. Empire Securities Inc proposed paying Susan County 400000 to settle 790000 in delinquent taxes owed, with the county filing an exception demanding payment in tax.

Toledo Willys-Overland Company George P. Hann Empire Securities, Inc Susan County

Two Die In Auto Crash Near Dayton

In Dayton Ohio an auto crash on Fulton near here claimed the lives of Harry Albert 53 and his wife Magdalene 49. The car driven by Albert skidded and struck a culvert late last night. he died soon after and his wife died today. A daughter Janet was injured.

Dayton Fulton Here Harry Albert Magadaline Albert Janet

Davey to Speak at Wellington Fair

Governor Martin L. Davey is set to speak at the Wellington Fair at 1 PM Wednesday, announced by Ben Harris of Lorain, a county Democratic leader. The event opens with the horse show, offers $500 in premiums, and features Percheron and Belgian horse exhibitions, vaudeville contests, harness and pony races, and a busy entertainment program including baseball and softball games.

Martin L. Davey Ben Harris Lorain Fair Board Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association LaGrange Homerville Wellington New London Adid A. RR. Branson

Seventeen Die In Weekend Ohio Accidents

United Press report details a grim weekend toll across Ohio as heat, drownings, and crashes claim seventeen lives. Victims include two Covington women in a head on collision near Wilmington, Garland by Rex Pence, paroled convict held on charges. Additional deaths involve a Toledo child, a man struck by a train in Columbus area, and drownings in the Great Miami near Franklin and in Point Pleasant. Authorities hold suspects in several cases as the state reels from heat related and traffic fatalities.

United Press Harland Rapp Marion George Schlingermann Newark

Five Miners Found Dead 200 Feet Underground in Pa Mine

In Wilkes Bar, August 24, five miners were found dead 200 feet below ground after a four hour search in a Sullivan Trail Coal Company mine at West Pittston. Rescue efforts and hospitalizations followed a gas explosion that trapped workers. identities include Edward Rakar and Patsy Soriceli among others, with several rescuers affected by the gas.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barrh IUBHK Sullivan Trail Coal Company West Pittston Here Coal Company Edward Rakar Pittston Tratlia Charles D. Samoney Old Forge Patsy Soriceli John Smith Theodore Nalanic Scranton Natanie Sullivan Trail Company Pases

Seek Extradition Of Reputed Black Legion Leader

A formal request to extradite Virgil H. Ifinger of Lima, reputed head of the Black Legion, to Michigan was presented to Governor Martin L. Davey. If extradited, he would be taken to Detroit to face charges under Michigan's criminal syndicalism law and illegal possession of bombs. He was indicted on eight counts last Friday. Hearing on extradition expected tomorrow. Michigan officials accompanying the party included Assistant Attorney General Guy Jenson and Wayne County prosecutors, investigators, and a deputy sheriff.

Columbus Virgil H Bert) Ifinger Lima Black Legion Michigan Martin L. Davey Guy Jenson Wayne County John A. Ricca Arthur Popiel Charles Morrison Michael Ferral

Grafton Boy Injured in Fall From Roof

Sidney Spitzer ten year old son of Gen Spitzer a Grafton hardware merchant was seriously injured about 12 45 p m today when he fell from the roof of a new gas station being erected beside the Spitzer Hardware building in Grafton He was on the roof with roofing men when he lost his balance and fell to the concrete below He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital with a fractured left arm and a possible skull fracture

Bullletin Sidney Spitzer Gen Spitzer Grafton Elyria Memorial Hospital

New Serial Begins in Chronicle Telegram Page Seven

Readers show strong approval for our fiction format with a new two week serial starting this evening on page seven. Sheree jee tove writes a tale featuring a unique cast and unfolding intrigue.

Shem Sheree Jee Tove gMa Eeenes Penton

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