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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1934

Page

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Roosevelt says Liberty League cares too much for property

Washington August 23 President Roosevelt faults the American Liberty League for focusing on property rights over neighbors, noting his support for constitutional tenets while urging consideration of social duties. He described observers’ reaction to the league as dry and joked about Wall Street’s view of the league as a prayer answer.

Washington Roosevelt American Liberty League League Wall Street

Animal Trainer Injured By Lion in Rough Performance

BAY CITY Miel Aug 25 Cliede Beatty veteran trainer of jungle animals was injured by a lion during a performance at the Big Ton tent. The scarred trainer treated at Mercy Hospital after a sudden attack by Sammy Kerome or Ken but returned to guide his beasts through the act.

Bay City Miel Cliede Beatty Beatty Mercy Hospital

The Weather Forecast The Weather Forecast

Fair tonight and Sunday with cooler conditions in the southeast tonight. Stronger cool air moves in after sunset, bringing a measurable drop in temperatures across the southeast portion.

Father Of Six Children Drowns In Vermilion River

Andrew White of Euclid drowned in the Vermilion River at Vermilion while fishing with three Clark Contractor Co. employees. His wallet and a missing check sparked initial belief of an accident. only a dollar remained. Efforts by Lawrence Evert failed to rescue him. The river was about ten feet deep. White is survived by his wife and six children.

Andrew White Euclid Vermilion River Vermilion Ilone Lhrer A. J. Moore Erie County Sher Tle Sherff Lawrence Evert White

Louisiana Road Contracts To Be Probed

A federal grand jury investigating Louisiana politicians and income tax payments directly targeted the Huey Long era in New Orleans. It subpoenaed all records of the state highway commission and its members. The commission has spent over 66 million dollars since the Long administration began. Accusations of graft and irregularities in road contracts have been openly raised.

New Orleans Louisiana Huey Long State Administration State Highway Commission Highway Commission Long

Hunt Location For Mattress Factory Delayed

The opening of the FERA mattress factory here is delayed due to inability to find a suitable location and because equipment and supplies have not arrived. Mrs. Violet Curtice, director of women's work relief projects, says the county fair grounds site was abandoned as unsuitable and zoning questions arose. The project aimed to provide work for relief women.

Fera Mattress Violet Curtice Women’s Work County Fair Grounds Fair Grounds

Jury duty drawn for Lorain County grand jury list

Fifteen Lorain County residents were drawn for September term grand jury starting September 11. Elyrians six, Lorain residents six, and three living near the two cities. Names include George Ferguson Viola Van Oduyke Edward Herzog and others. reporters must report at 9 am. Twenty more Lorain County residents were drawn for petit jury service but not announced yet.

Lorain Mary Nauman Thirteenth Street Morris Burge Erie Avenué John Litkovitz George Schenkel Thirty-First Charles Vaughn Twenty-First Carl Snyder Eleventh Street Maude Wescott Elyria Township Leo Allen Conrad Road Gerald Mead North Ridge Road Court House

Big Supply of Cans Arrives for Elyria Relief Center

Arrival of 30 000 cans from Columbus today to the Elyria relief canning center at William Golda farm on Lake Avenue signals a busy period ahead. Women workers, led by Violet Curtice, head of the county FERA women's division, canned 840 cans yesterday and expect about 2 000 more today. Beans, corn, and other produce will be stored for relief distribution next winter after being grown in the Elyria Community Gardens.

Columbus Elyria Relief Canning Center William Golda Lake Avenue Elyria Golde Ely Violet Curtice FERA

Democrats Hold Harmonious Meeting in Elyria

Elyria Democrats gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall for a well attended meeting led by D W Seward urging party harmony ahead of the November election. Vincent J Gray was reelected chair with William G Smith withdrawing his nomination. Other officers were elected, and plans were made to reconvene next Friday with potential candidate invites while factions avoided open conflict at the session.

Elyria Robert Smith Frank Eckler Vincent J. Gray William G. Smith Frank Henke Smith June Shibley Tona Dengate Mary Eshman Elyria Committee County Central Committee Eagles Hall Henke Sixth Ward Veteran of Foreign Wars Hall Frank A. Billings Democratic Gray Seward Latar Pat Radiecan Don Harter W. H. Vanoster Arthur Haury

Steel Business Veteran Dies

Greenwich, Conn. August 25 John A. Topping a $300 a year payroll clerk who later became president of the Republic Tron and Steel Company died at his home last night at age 74 He was associated with the steel industry for more than 50 years and retired from the Republic Company four years ago due to failing health.

Greenwich Conn John A. Topping Republic Tron and Steel Company Republic Company

Schall Attacks Roosevelt Over News Service Plan

Sen. Thomas D. Schall of Minnesota sharply challenged President Roosevelt's information request on a proposed government news service. He said the move would censor the press and endanger press freedom, linking the White House inquiry to political image crafting and pledges from Chicago.

Washington Thomas D. Schall Torday Roosevelt Schall White House United States Chicago

Mussolini Warns War Readiness Necessary for Italy

In Bologna Mussolini declares Italy must be militarized as war looms. He cites peace efforts but says war is in the air and troops must be ready at any moment, recalling 1914 lessons after last July’s frontier deployments to defend Austrian independence.

Bologna Italy Benito Mussolini Mussolini Europe

Father Dies As 12th Child Born

In Cincinnati suburb Reading, 50 year old George Schierloh collapsed as the 12th child, a son, was born. Dr D N Cavanaugh delivered the baby and pronounced the father dead. Mrs Schierloh and the newborn were reported doing well. Coroner M Scott Kearns was informed of the indigestion complaint prior to death.

Cincinnati UPI George Schierloh Schierloh Reading D. N. Cavanaugh Cavanaugh M.scott Kearns

Riot Reported at Graterford Prison in Penma

Prison authorities reported a riot at Graterford Prison in Penma with prisoners attempting arson on several buildings. Early details were scarce and officials declined to comment on the incident.

Penma Norristown Gratersford

Notices To Be Posted At Elyria Banks

Notices will be posted at Elyria Savings and Trust Co and Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co this afternoon. The State Banking Superintendent has taken charge, with petitions to court expected Monday to place all depositors on equal footing. After legal time lapses, banks return to directors and plan releases half of presently restricted deposits.

Elyria Savings and Trust Co Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co Boards of Directors

Japan defies Russia after arrests of Soviet workers

In Harbin Manchukuo authorities arrested 70 more Soviet employees of the Chinese Eastern Railway defying a Russian warning. Police seized rifles pistols and hand grenades amid suspected plots to sell railroad information to bandits. The round-ups occurred in Harbin and other locations.

Harbin Manchukuo Manchukuan Russia Japan

NRA Codes To Be Regrouped

Washington August 25 General Hugh S Johnson and the NRA will stay at the old stand for now as President Roosevelt signals a transition plan. The decision to make the NRA permanent and to retain Johnson as commander has been postponed, with reports of conflict between Johnson Richberg and Frances Perkins denying any fundamental rift.

Washington Chi—Cgen Hugh Johnson NRA Roosevelt Donald R. Richberg Frances Perkins Richberg

Local Merchant Robbed By Lone Gunman On Cleveland Street

A lone gunman robbed Conry Confectionery at 202 Cleveland Street last night, forcing owner John Conry to lie on the floor and escaping with about $25. The bandit, described as 30 to 35, 150 pounds, wore a blue cover-all. A cap found on Gulf Road was identified by Conry. Two men seen earlier by Mike Klein, nearby shoe shop proprietor, matched the description. Elsie Whit, 281 Pasadena Avenue, nearly witnessed the fleeing suspect.

Conry Confectionery Cleveland Street John Conry Conry Harwood Street Elsie Whit Pasadena Avenue Mike Klein Canary Gulf Road

Lorain GOP Elects Committee and Chooses Chairman

Lorain C Ohio August 25. The Lorain city GOP central committee met to elect the county executive committee. Charles W Davis was endorsed along with Mrs Nellie Love Mrs Belle Wells and John Baker. Baker is the only new member. Harry Bratton was not a candidate for committeeman this year. Charles Gray was elected chairman, succeeding Fred W Harmon.

Lorain Charles W. Davis Davis Lorain City Charles Gray Gray Fred W. Harmon

County Republican Central Committee to Meet Wednesday

The Lorain County Republican Central committee will meet on Wednesday at 1 30 p m in court room number one. The gathering aims to organize differences and review progress on NRA code transfers. NRA officials say codes are being regrouped for a new administrative setup that could be announced on September 10 with a proposed Board of Directors and 11 divisions of 22 code groups.

County Republican Central Committee Lorain County Republican Central Committee NRA Johnson

Militant onion strike leader beaten in McGuffey riot

In McGuffey Ohio August 25 a mob attacked Okey O'Dell leader of the onion weeder strike after a bombing blamed on strikers. He was abducted, beaten, and dumped near the county line before returning to town with multiple injuries. Nonunion workers fled as townspeople vented fury over three months of wage and hour protests.

Mcguffey Ohio Godfrey Ott Okey O'Dell O'Dell Hardin County Ott

Half Of Peanut Taken From Lung In Lima Surgery

In Lima on August 25 a delicate operation removed half a peanut from the left lung passage of Patricia Lavesque two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lavesque. Three physicians attended Drs C L Steer E C Yingling and Walter Yingling. The child is reported recovering. A Bonchoscope guided a tiny light bulb into the lung to extract the peanut with miniature forceps. The peanut had irritated the baby's throat for three days due to oily fumes.

Lima. C Patricia Lavesque Robert Lavesque Lima

Landlords to Form Protective Association in Elyria

An Elyria meeting is set for Tuesday at 7:30 p m in the M C A building to organize the Biy tia Landlord's Protective Association. A preliminary committee has gathered about 50 landlord names and invitations were sent, with all landlords welcome to participate. The group plans to share tenant credit and character information and address tax, property management, and related issues, affiliating with the Elyria Credit Rating Bureaus.

Biytia Landlord's Protective Association Elyria Elyria Credit Rating Bureaus

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Butler M. C. Lackey League Too Rush Property Mattress Factory Steel Business Henry T. Rainey Congress J. W. Burns Tenn John McDuffie Ala Wm. B. Bankhead Sam Rayburn Tex John J. O'Connor N. Y L. Warren N.C Sen. Schall G.O.P Ott of
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