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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1927

Page

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Cleveland JOA Crash Injures Four. Driver Sought

A car collision on Cleveland road near 51 last night injured David R. Evans of Scranton Pa and two passengers Jorca Yates of Murst Twinnois and Tory Powers of Chicago plus the driver, with all four taken to Elyria hospital. The sheriff investigates ownership of the car bearing Illinois license 625-865 and the driver’s identity.

Machine R Cleveland Road Urban David R. Evans Scran- Pa Jorca Yates Murst Twinnois Kness Ory Powers Chicago Illinois Elyria Otal Hospital Evans G. Mathews Mathews Chinn

Secretary of Navy Learns to Fly in Washington

In Washington on August 31 the acting secretary of the Navy Warner, overseeing aviation, explained his interest in piloting a plane. The assistant secretary of war, in charge of army aviation, learned to fly during the war and recently re learned, showing strong familiarity with aviation.

Secy NAVY Ashington Asnt Warner Artner Ison Army Avia

U S Asiatic Fleet Arrives in Shanghai

Admiral Bristol arrives as commander of the 8th Asiatic Fleet in Shanghai. Authorities announce five battalions will stay in Shanghai through winter. Dispatches say General Sun Chuan Ee’s forces repelled nationalist attacks near Lingtan in the north.

Ariatic Shanghai

Former Indiana Governor McCray Freed on Parole

Warren T. McCray, former Indiana governor, was released from Atlanta federal prison on parole after three years and four months. He is expected to be officially notified today and may seek to restore his fortune and status while starting life anew. He left the prison around 2 52 p m penniless with his property lost in past financial collapse.

Atlanta Warren T. McCray Indiana McCray Tlanta T. McCray Isis Department of Justice Ernor Rawd

Runks Locked in Tiffin Jail to Diet After Outbreak

Tiffin officials announce a bread and water diet for jailed inmates after a heated city meeting. Police Chief Charles J. Mutehler said the measure starts today to reduce meals from three daily servings.

Charles Juehier Mutehler

Patriotism education urged by Dr McAndrew at teachers meet

Dr William McAndrew told Lorain County Teachers Institute that real patriotism comes from informing citizens rather than public opinion alone. He urged civil service style education for all, greater teamwork, and curriculum including civic meaning beyond the three R's. He criticized rote singing without understanding and emphasized teaching service to the general welfare.

William McAndrew Lorain County Teachers’ Institute Madison Washington Thomas Jefferson England United States

Purposes of Education at Today's Institute Discussed

The Rev R T Ketchum led devotions as the Teachers Institute entered its third day with Dr William McAndrew of Chicago presenting on education's purpose. He argued social moral and civic aims drive learning, urging mastery through repetition and student responsibility for error correction.

R T. Ketchum First Baptist Church Teachers’ Institute William McAndrew Chicago

Coolidge Visits Custer to Dedicate Scout Camp

President Coolidge will arrive today in Custer to dedicate a boy scout camp near the historic gold discovery site in the Black Hills. National scout authorities will attend as officials note the president has received gifts from scouts during his summer residence at the game lodge twelve miles away.

Custer President Coolidge Alned Hills Game Lodge

Elyria man fined for reckless driving by Lorain justice

Dave Forbes of Elyria was fined 10 and costs by Justice S. J. George for reckless driving. He was arrested Tuesday night by deputy J. E. Rundle on Elyria avenue, Lorain.

Justice Dave Forbes Elyria S. J. George Forbes J. E Rundle Elyria Avenue Lorain

Speeders Fined One Dollar By Mayor

Clarence Troutman faced a $1 fine and costs in police court after pleading guilty to speeding. The report states he drove 32 mph last night, had no light, a defective muffler, failed a safety stop at Broad Street, and possessed only one license plate. Joe Newman also paid $1 for speeding on Lake Avenue after pleading guilty at arraignment.

Clarence Troutman Troutman Broad Street Joe Newman Lake Avenue Newman

Following directions in a letter a woman takes own life

In Cincinnati on August 31 Dr W P Murray and Mrs Mathilda Murray visited the home of Mrs Hester Murray 60 widow and found her dead by suicide. A letter written Monday night planned the act and a will and token parcels were arranged on a center table. A rubber hose connected to a gas jet was found in her mouth. Relatives cited loss of husband three years earlier and recent unemployment joining the brooding.

Cincinnati W. P. Murray Mathilda Murray Hester Murray

Amherst Man Fined For Liquor Charge In Common Pleas

August Bishop of Amherst fined 100 in common pleas court after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Deputies Bivins Cowie and Rundle arrested him this morning. a small bottle of liquor was found on the scene.

Amherst Bishop Common Pleas Court Bivins Cowie Rundle

Lack of Funds May Stop Work on Flood Breaks

Secretary of War Davis said flood crevasse repair on the Mississippi River banks may halt without $2 million from the general rivers and harbors fund. He appealed to Comptroller General McCarl to reverse his ruling and permit the War Department to borrow the money from unallotted funds.

Washington Mississippi McCarl War Department General Rivers and Harbors Fund Davis

No New Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported Locally

City health commissioner Dr. G E French says no new infantile paralysis cases in Elyria as of this morning with one suspicious non city case under county review. In Columbus nine new August cases bring totals to about 225 and state health officials plan site visits in Tuscarawas Belmont counties for state aid assessment.

G E. French Elyria Columbus State Department of Health John E. Monger R. B. Tate Tuscarawasco J. J. Sutter Lima Belmonteo

Steamer New York Aground Six Hours Off Cape Cod

The steamer New York with about 500 passengers aboard ran aground for nearly six hours on a sand bank at Buzzard's Bay near the Cape Cod canal. She was floated and proceeded to Boston under her own power. A separate item notes Tony Haysia was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor in common pleas court, with sentence deferred until today.

Letin Bourne Mass Buzzard'’s Bay Cape Cod Canal New York Boston Tony Haysia Common Pleas Court A. R. Webber Haysia

County youths bands to perform Friday at Ely Park

The boys and girls bands of the county will perform at Ely Park Friday at 7 30 pm. About seventy five to one hundred musicians participate in the concert. The groups previously impressed with a Saturday show and will return Friday with several selections by the Eagles quartet of Lorain.

Ely Park Eagles Quartet Lorain

Bride of Detroit lands in Belgrade on world flight leg

The monoplane Pride of Detroit carrying William Brock and Edward Schlee arrived in Belgrade at noon en route to Constantinople. A Yugoslav airplane escorted them to Pozarevac before continuing toward the Turkish capital as storms delayed progress.

Constantinople Detroit Belgrade Jugoslavia William Brock Edward ¥. Schlee Pozareva Danube Linton Wells Edward Evans Schlee Aero Club

Log Found of Redfern Flight Over Caribbean

The 8.5 Christian Krohg ship logs reveal sighting of Paul Redfern’s plane in the Caribbean about 1,673 miles from Brunswick on Friday. The craft circled over the Norwegian vessel, sent notes to indicate land distance, and then headed away toward land.

Redfern Caribbean Kingston Jamaica Paul Redfern Georgia Brazil Brunswick Christian Krohg Christian Krogh

Princess Lowenstein-Wertheim backs transatlantic flight

The airship Saint Raphael, a Fokker monoplane with Princess Lowenstein-Wertheim and crew, began a non stop eastward flight from England toward Ottawa Canada. Takeoff faced wind and taxi delays but favorable weather and 900 gallons of fuel marked high hopes for a women led record attempt.

Upavon Wiltshire Eng Lowenstein-Wertheim Lesiia Hamilton F. F. Minchin Saint Raphael Ottawa Canada Bath Bristol Mostyn Cardiff Earl of Ludwig of Lowenstein-Werthein Spain Atlantic Europe America

True bill returned in Eddie Peppers murder case

The Gallipolis grand jury found a true bill against Eddie Peppers a 21 year old hotel porter for the murder of Mrs. Florence Buck a post mistress of Grimms Landing West Virginia at the Park Central Hotel on August 15. Buck's nude body was found on the bed strangled with a wet towel. Peppers confessed August 20 and was jailed to prevent mob violence.

Gallipolis Gailaco Eddie Peppers Florence Buck Grimms Landing W. Va Park Central

Kent Furniture Dealer Says He Was Flogged

Alfred Harris a second hand furniture dealer from Kent Ohio was hospitalized with wounds from a flogging he says occurred after eight masked men seized him from his store. Harris claims the attack followed his petition to Governor Donahey for a police investigation. County officials and hospital staff dispute the flogging while some officials support his account.

Kent Alfred Harris Harris Akron Donahey

Fined for Selling Cigarettes Without License

Mrs. Cora Stang of 11 Lake Avenue was fined 100 dollars plus costs in the court of common pleas this morning by Judge A R Webster for selling cigarettes without a license. Stang pleaded not guilty but was found guilty.

Cora Stang Lake Avenna Court of Common Pleas A. R. Webser

Parting Note Marks Change in Chronicle Telegram Ownership

J. F. Burke announces departure from the Chronicle-Telegram with gratitude for Elyria’s support. He passes leadership to A. C. Hunnutt and reflects on decades of editorial work, promising continued devotion to accurate news and civic ideals in a distant city.

Chronicle- Telegram Chronicle-Telegram Ourself

Four Thousand Dollars in Currency Scattered on Lehigh Valley Tracks

Four thousand dollars in currency was scattered along three miles of Lehigh Valley tracks near Athens when a bag of registered mail from Star Express fell under a train. The money, in twenty bundles of two thousand dollars each, was destined for Athens National Bank and Farmers National Bank of Athens. The mail clerk ordered the train halted and railroad police began a recovery search. some notes were found, but a large amount remained missing.

Sayre Lehigh Valley Athens Star Express Athens National Bank Farmers National Bank of Athens

Elyrians Attend National American Legion Convention

Elyria residents prepare to travel to the National American Legion convention starting mid September. Included are Zomo Graber who sails from New York to France, Andrew Malanowski from Grafton, Frank A. Robson and Thomas Welsh carrying colors for the parade, and Mrs Ida Barnhard to lead the Ladies Auxiliary. Additional locals Leonard Terry, Mr and Mrs Cart, and Charlen Waltee are among those leaving for the event.

France National American Legion Paris Elyria Zomo Graber Ith Street New York Colne Andrew Malanowski Graftog Frank A. Robson Widds Avenue Thomas Welsh Inear American Legion Post Ida Barnhard North Olive Street Bitpria Leonard Terry River Street Charlen Waltee Er Street

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