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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1928

Page

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Drisko Guilty in Liquor Possession Case

Nick Drisko of 246 Woodford Avenue was found guilty in police court on a liquor possession charge after his attorney declined to present a defense. Mayor Hewitt overruled a motion to dismiss. a new trial motion failed. an appeal to common pleas was allowed. Drisko posted $500 bond and intends to appeal.

Nick Drisko Woodford Avenue James A. Hewitt Drisko Common Pleas Court E. G. Curtiss Curtiss Second Street Driske Court of Common Pleas

Salome dance party ends in arrests on Erie Street

Deputies broke up a liquor fueled Salome dance in a shack on Erie Street. Leora Perkins 24 was found entertaining in the nude as four men and a woman were taken to county jail on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. Wright, Hailes, Brady and Washburn face charges with Wright to be charged for running a disorderly house and liquor possession. The woman's exact charge pending, likely entering a house for lewdness.

Erie Street Wellington William Beaver Wesley Miller Beaver Leora Perkins Fred Wright Elmar Hailes Brads Washdorn Ai Eve Wright E. G Mathews Wodar Hales Brady Washburn

Both Legs Are Broken In Fall

Mervin Sawyer, 12, of Gratton township, was seriously injured this morning when he was thrown from a milk truck by a wire stretched across the road. Investigators say the wire, used in silo construction, struck him under the helmet as the truck passed beneath, breaking both legs. Driver R Harris later identified by sheriff deputies.

Mervin Sawyer Gratton Township E. G. Mathews Sawyer R. Harris

Airport Meeting Discusses Reopening Illinois-Quarry Plan

A joint conference of the Elrria-Lorain airport committees was held in the local Board of Trade rooms last evening. R P Cunningham of the Airport Development Company of Cleveland discussed reopening questions on establishing an airport. Each committee will report improvements to their next meeting.

Elrria-Lorain Committee Board of Trade R. P. Cunningham Airport Development Company of Cleveland Lorain

Union claims contract 15 violations at Elyria plant

Central Labor Union brand marks unfair conditions at the Elyria sewerage disposal plant under construction. Violations alleged involve Section D-607 favoring local labor. Union leaders say out of town workers replaced Floridian plumbers and electricians, with 25 workers unemployed. Court injunction possible if no settlement. Mayor Hewitt defers to union and contractor dispute.

Elyria Central Labor Union C. H_ Kopp Secy

Bohl Fined 200 for Liquor Possession in Court

Alfred Bohl of South Amherst was fined 200 and costs after pleading guilty to possessing liquor. Judge W B Thompson presided in common pleas court Tuesday afternoon following arrest Monday by sheriff's deputies.

Alfred Bohl South Amherst W. B. Thompson Common Pleas Bohl Sheriff‘s Deputies

Sheriff at Kenton Subdues Insane Man at Funeral

Sheriff John W. Crooks was wounded by a knife attack while arresting an insane man at a Kenton church funeral. After a lengthy scuffle he and bystanders restrained the assailant despite the attacker’s early offense and a tear-gas powered counterassault.

Kenton John W. Crooks

Political groups organize meetings in Lorain county

A County Central Republican Committee meeting at City Hall elected John J. Baird permanent chairman and Guy E. Wells secretary. Elyria, Lorain, Oberlin, Amherst and Wellington members named to executive posts. A motion limiting executive control over campaigns and vacancies passed, with central committee retained to fill its own vacancies. Democratic committee organized with T A Conwar chair and George Moehle vice chair. Fireworks marked Lorain Democratic Central Committee adjournment after reading a protest letter from Adam Lepkoski. Continued on Page 2.

County Central Republican Committee City Hall John J. Baird Lorain Guy E. Wells Wellington Elyria Frank A Stetson James A. Hewin A. C. Schilleman J. G. Whitner C. W. Davis J. J. Bair Davis Baird Oberlin E_ W. Sperry Sybil Miller Amherse C. E. Cooper Harry Lucier Gus E. Wells Gra Stemple East Side Frank Cousins Grafton Tempe Burrell Sheffield Walter Dar Brighton Herman Port Man Henrietta J. XN. Stome Executive Committee Central Committee L. D. Hamlin Ely- Tia Democratic Executive Committee T. A. Conwar George Moehle Lorain County Democratic Central Committee Eagles Lodge L. A. Snell Adam C. Lepkoski Ward Lorain Centras Committee T. A. Conwey

G O P Campaign Fund Drive Expands Across North East

Washington reports a Republican push for additional campaign funds led by Hubert Work and party leaders from Chicago and New York. A meeting in Work's office preceded a move to Hoover’s new headquarters to brief on rising expenditures and plan a new fundraising drive within days. Governor Alfred E. Smith heads to Syracuse for a significant farm oriented rally and scheduled speeches, with careful plans to avoid outdoor appearances to protect his throat.

Washington Hubert, Work Chicago New Yor Wore Democratic Satienz Raskob Work Reskob Gov. Smit J. R. Nute Jeremiah Millbank Herbert L. Gutterson Republican National Committee Franklin Fort John Q. Tilson Welter Newton Speakers’ Bureau James R. Goad New York Hoover Moran Mansion Alfred E. Smith Syracuse Dar New Jersey Grand Central Station Jerome D. Barnum Syracuse Post-Standard Smith

Haiti Faces Starvation After Devastating Hurricane

In Port au Prince on August 29 Haitian President Louis Borno warned over 100000 people in the stricken interior face starvation as crops were ruined and farms drowned. The disaster killed more than 200 and left thousands homeless while government aid and resources proved insufficient to provide food shelter and road repairs.

Port AU Prince Haiti Louis Borno Borno

Four missing buried in Shelby building collapse

In Shelby North Carolina on Aug 29 search of the debris from three collapsed buildings found no trace of four negro workers feared buried. Six people died and twelve were hospitalized with injuries. Officials planned a community memorial as dawn cleared ruins and questioned whether missing laborers were inside the wreckage.

Shelby N. C McKaight Txo An

Political Battle Brief Updates in Campaign Plan

Herbert Hoover will meet Republican campaign financial heads and map eastern efforts. Governor Smith travels to Syracuse for State Fair and state leaders conference while weighing three campaign itineraries. Senator Robinson filed for Democratic vice president and surveys southern and border states for tomorrow’s remarks. Senator Curtis shifts from Syracuse to Harrisburg to press eastern outreach as Blaine backs Smith. Prohibition nominee Egerton to be officially notified at Fort Lyon tonight of victory as VP candidate.

Smith Syracuse Joseph T. Robinson Robinson James A. Egerton Fort Lyon Prohibition Party

Kellogg Receives Ovation in Paris Farewell Journey

Thousands line routes and stations as U S Secretary of State Frank B Kellogg departs Paris for Ireland after helping shape the peace treaty. Crowds cheer from Paris to Havre with vivas for Kellogg and party including Irish Free State President William H Cosgrave. The Detroit will take them to Kingstown to rendezvous with their ship.

Paris United States Frank B. Kellogg Ireland Havre Kellogg William H. Cosgrave Irish Free State U. S Detroit Kingstown Dublin

Ohio State Junior Fatally Injured by Furnace Door

LeRoy J. Duerr, 20, of Columbus, a junior at Ohio State University, was accidentally killed when a furnace door at Case Crane and Kilbourne Jacobs company was forced open by a draft and struck his neck. The incident occurred late yesterday in Columbus.

Columbus Leroy J. Duerr Crane

Invite Every Nation To Sign Anti-War Pact

Washington Aug 29 Six four nations every country in the world with three minor exceptions have either signed or been invited to subscribe to the Bellogz renunciation of war treaty. The state department announced after identic notes were delivered to 48 of the 29 non signatory governments. Russia received a similar note from the French ambassador in Moscow. The Paris ceremony followed the treaty signing by 15 powers and U.S. acceptance of ad herence notices. Independent nations not asked to subscribe are Andorra Monaco and San Marino. Notices of adhesion have been received from Peru Bolivia Roumania Denmark and Jugosia Via.

Washington United States Russia State Department Moscow Paris Andorra Monaco San Marion Peru Bolivia Roumania Denmark Jugosia Via

Hunt Two Men In Old Mine Near Cambridge

Cambridge Ohio August 23 A rescue crew led by State Mine Inspector Jerome Watson entered the old Orchard mine seeking Ben Hissenter 25 and his brother William 26 who disappeared after entering the abandoned shaft early yesterday They took water and food with them Officials fear they are trapped behind a shifting formation or overcome by gas The search had been underway for hours at 1230 p m with no trace found The mine was abandoned 12 years ago and seldom entered.

Tbulle Cambridge Jerome Watson Old Orchard Ben Hissenter William Shall

Injured When Hit By Auto in Elyria

Steve Sandor a 17 year old from Connemaugh Pa is in Elyria Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries after being struck by an automobile while walking along Cleveland road last night. He was found unconscious beside the road and brought to the hospital by a passing motorist.

Steve Sandor Connemaugh Elyria Memorial Hospital Cleveland Road Sandor

Landslide Hiram Johnson Leads in California Senate Nomination

In California the Republican senatorial primary returns show Hiram W. Johnson expanding his lead over Charles Randall of Los Angeles. With over half the precincts counted, Johnson is ahead by more than 200,000 votes, signaling a decisive victory.

Hiram Johnson California San Francisco Hiram W. Johnson Johnson Charles Randall Los Angeles

Fever Spreads Rapidly in Greece Amid Epidemic

In Greece an estimated 0.5 million people in major districts suffer from dengue fever with Athens and Piraeus most affected. Reports say up to 80 percent in the two cities are ill or convalescing, while spreading claims reach some provinces and Turkish authorities brace for cross-border transmission. Social life in Athens largely halted as the outbreak intensifies.

Athens Greece Piraeus

Dayton Divorces Stir Dayton Society in Patterson Case

Dayton, Ohio August 29. Evelyn Van Tyne Huffman Patterson sues Frederick W. Patterson, 36, president of the National Cash Register Co., charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and seeking alimony. The filing in Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court follows an earlier society divorce note involving Arme nal Gordman.

Dayton, O Dayton Evelyn van Tyne Huffman Patterson Frederick W. Patterson National Cash Register Co Sportsman Globe Trotter Patterson Montgomery County Pattersons Armenal W. Gordman E. J. Barney Gorman

Cleveland Taxicab War Threat Prompted Urgent Talks

In Cleveland on August 29 Safety Director Edwin D Barry convened a hurried meeting of taxicab company heads to avert a pending taxi war as three new firms enter the market with 500 nickel cabs. Officials eyed a mutual restraint plan while Yellow Cab slashes fares and Cleveland Railway warns of downtown congestion and a possible one cent fare increase.

Cleveland, O Edwin D. Barry Barry Ecompaniet Yellow Cab Company Cleveland Railway Company

Coast Guard Justified Board of Private Yacht Duddy

Washington Aug 29 coast guard boarding Aug 22 of the private yacht Duddy owned by Framaler of Cleveland was entirely justified. M Rasmussen of the Lake Erie and Ontario division said reports that cutter 2521 rammed the yacht were groundless. The owner, after pleading ignorance of the law, expressed himself as pleased after a conference with Rasmussen and others. Rasmussen said he is arranging with Commodore Reed of the Cleveland Yacht Club a plan to identify legitimate private craft on the lakes.

Washington Coast Guard Duddy Framaler Cleveland M. Wy. Rasmussen Lake Erie and Ontario Rasmussen Toledo Commodore Reed Cleveland Yacht Club

Racketeers Busy In Cleveland Again

In Cleveland Ohio an unidentified motorist threw a stir about injuring a Royal Laur driver delivering apparel valued at 3209. Police blamed the attack on the refusal of company officers. The laundry drivers union denied any connection to the outrage.

Cleveland. O D Rivers Union

Peru and Liberia join anti war pact

The Kellogg pact for renunciation of war gained formal adherence from Peru and Liberia as announced by the State Department on August 29. Meanwhile Denmark Bolivia and Austria expressed intentions to adhere. A piece of iron injured George Malek at Elyria Belting and Machinery Co. as he worked, with treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Peru Liberia Washington Denmark Bolivia Austria State Department Ceorge Malek Buckere Street Elyria Belting and Machinery Co Elyra Memorial Hospital

Biggest Hunt in Aviation History Begins

Curtiss Field and Buffalo officials lead a multi-aircraft search for M. Merrill and Edwin M. Rovers after they vanished Monday en route from Buffalo to New York in Col. Lindbergh's Falcon monoplane. Twenty planes form warlike search formations along the Buffalo New York corridor, with additional sorties from Mitchel Field and private craft. Authorities extend the effort to Ithaca to cover a wide tri state area as state police and Middletown aviation depot officers scour Peters Mountain near Harrisburg for the missing aviators.

Curtiss Field L. Tr M. 3 Merrill Curtiss Flying Service Edwin M. Rovers Buffalo Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh Falcon New York C. S. (Casey) Jones Curtis Service Curtiss Mitchel Field Ithaca N.Y Curtiss Flying Army Fliers Harrisburg Middletown Peters Mountain Here Duncannon Susquehanna Trail York Merrie Merrill L. Rs

Hunt For Rockford Filters Continue Hunt For Rockford Filters

In Copenhagen on August 28 the search for missing aviators Bert Hassell and Parker D. Cramer of the Greater Rockford continued in Greenland’s Eredesminde district near Akigsserniak after reports of a plane heard. The Greenland sheriff informed the Danish government he is conducting an investigation in that area.

Copenhagen Bert Hassell Parker D. Cramer Greater Rockford Todare Akigsserniak Greenland Sherif Eredesminde

Kray To Be Taken By Federals

County officials expect federal authorities to arrive in Eisria to take charge of Robert H. Kray who is jailed on an auto theft charge after escaping by breaking through a jail window. In other news Lester Bowen had his left fourth finger amputated at Elyria Memorial Hospital after an on the job grinder injury while John Fangregorio stepped on a nail and received treatment at hospital.

Eiisria Robert H. Kray Courtr Kray Arthur Hard Flw Zarnke Eisria Lester Bowen East Avenue Second Street Ely‘ria Memorial Hospital Colson Company John Fangregorio North Street Gallagher. Burke Construction Company

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Meastel Wellington Shack Republican Committee G.O.P Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis N. Y John J. Blaine Rep Wis Old Mine London Resterdey FE. W. Patterson Wesley L. Smith National Air Transport Company Ithaez Edward P. Ronne M.A. Merrill Mineola Rockford Filters
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