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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1928

Page

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Plan Nxinley Day Banquet For County

Lorain county Republicans plan a January 29 banquet at Lorain with Governor Myers Y. Cooper as possible principal speaker. A five member committee was formed to organize, with Stetson hoping Cooper will attend if busy legislative duties permit. The event aims to draw prominent Republicans from outside the county. Endorsements were discussed for Miss Alicia Hastings as LaGrange postmistress and C. A. Horn for the new tax commission. Financial obligations from the late campaign will be cleared and state position endorsements delayed for now.

Myers Y. Cooper Lorain County Lorain Oberlin Inn Oberlin Jonn J. Baird Fred Locke John G. Whitney Elyria C. E. Cooper Amherst Walter Day Rochester Frank Stetson Stetson Cooper Haa Alica Hastings LaGrange C. A. Horn New Tax Commission Horn Frank B. Willis

Auto Stealing Suspect Held in Grafton Jail

Jarish, 19, of Grafton, jailed pending bond set by Justice of the Peace G Gardner after being bound over to the grand jury on auto stealing charges. He was committed to jail last night following the charge of steering an automobile in Grafton. Meanwhile in Lima Peru Ambassador Moore is hospitalized after knee operation. His condition not serious.

Jarish Grafton Justice of the Peace G. ©. Gardner Grand Jury Ambassador Moore Lima Peru Alexander P. Moore New York

Brand Whitlock Returns Home After Four Years

Brand A. Whitlock former mayor of Toledo and minister to Belgium in World War I arrived in New York aboard the Mer Roma with his wife. He left for Urbana Ohio immediately to reach his ill mother and assist her care.

U. 5 New York Brand A Whitlock Belgium Toledo United States

County Recovers 3300 From Auto License Funds For Busses And Trucks

Lorain and Elyria will receive about 3300 in auto license funds that had been paid to adjoining counties by four bus and truck companies. Auto license commissioner R. E. Hakes said licenses had been purchased in neighboring districts because firms kept offices there. The Lake Shore Electric, Lake Shore Coach, Southwestern Bus, and Kuentsen Trucking were cited. Collected funds and future payments are being reconciled to ensure licenses are issued in the correct district.

Lorain Elyria Erie Cuyahoga R. E. Hakes Lorain County Hakes Tassom Southwestern Bus Company Kuutsen Trucking Company Lake Shore Electric Lake Shore Coach Company Cuyahoga County FE. J. Stankard Cleveland Wakes

Lorain County Tax Rate Among Lowest In State

Lorain County taxpayers face a tax rate of 3.05 per 1000, among the state's lowest. Auditor Monroe H. Welty notes the rise from last year due to revaluation and a one mill road tax added to this year's bill. Belmont County's rate stands higher at 7.25 per 1000, while Lorain's last year was the lowest statewide. Welty credits prudent county spending and thorough property assessment for the low levy.

Lorain County Monroe H. Welty Welty Belmont County Lorain

Ridgeville weighs $60,000 school addition plans

Ridgeville officials push rapid plans for a 36000 square foot two story wing with basement seven rooms a cafeteria and a large study hall to relieve congestion at Ridgeville High and lower grades. The $60000 bond issue was approved by the voters.Future expansion may add gymnasium auditorium and repurpose the current auditorium.

Ridgeville R. P. Vaughn County Superintendent of Schools Vaughn

City to Receive Bids for New Sanitary Sewer

City Engineer Jack Powell announced bids for a new sanitary sewer on Second Street. The six hundred foot long eight inch diameter pipe will run from East Avenue to Middle Avenue this winter to align with repaving planned for early spring.

Jack Powell Second Street East Avenue Middle Avenue

Jaworski to Die During Week of December

Governor Fisher set the week starting December 31 for the execution of Paul Jaworski the bank robber and murderer captured in Cleveland after a gun battle and a prior escape from Allegheny County Jail. Jaworski killed a policeman near Pittsburgh and had urged an early date. The criminal was wounded in the Cleveland capture and paralyzed, ending his death sentence status.

Harrisburg Fisher Paul Jaworski Cleveland Jaworski Pittsburgh Allegheny County

Woman Held For Killing Of Husband In Ohio

ASHTABULA OHIO December 7 1930s. Grace Dehrow 31 of Austinburg Township is held for the alleged killing of her husband Edward C Dehrow 38 at their home yesterday. Dehrow died of bullet wounds in both lungs. Sheriff Frank Sheldon said Mrs Dehrow claimed the shooting was accidental when he grabbed the muzzle of a gun she pointed during a quarrel.

Asutabula. O Grace Dehrow Austinburg Township Edward C. Dehrow Dehrow Frank & Sheldon

Big Billy Sunday Tabernacle Nears Opening in City

The Sixth Street and West Avenue tabernacle almost ready for use with complete building and widespread wiring. It seats about 5,000, acoustics praised as perfect. Billy Sunday and party finish a campaign tour in East Liverpool and plan a January start on January sixth.

Sixth Street West Avenue Billy” Sunday Sunday East Liverpool

Canton Bus Girl Kills Coal Dealer on Porch

Police search for a 25 year old woman who boarded a Canton bound bus after fatally shooting Bernard Fearn 35 on his Waco porch. Five shots ended his life as he told his wife he did not know the assailant. Fearn described as prosperous and respected in the coal trade.

Canton Bernard Fearn Waco Fearn Gibbson

Dogs Kill Sheep on Oberlin Farm

Two sheep were killed and fifteen injured on the farm of Edyard Samisiow three miles north of Oberlin this week. County Dog seashen Lee Minkler reported to ny. Samislow fired at the dogs but missed. they escaped. Minkler believes the dogs came from Oberlin where sheep-killing dogs are reported.

Edyard Samisiow Oberlin Seashen Lee Minkler Tony Samislow Minkler

King George I under radiographs as illness enters third week

In London and Buckingham Palace reports indicate King George I remains seriously ill with pleural and lung infection. Radiographs of the right lung were taken with enhanced equipment as doctors monitor progress. Prince of Wales travels toward Europe to join near the royal bedside.

London King George Lord Dawson of Penn Buckingham Palace Palace George I Stanley Hewett Dawson Penn Prince of Wales Africa Suez Port Said Brindisi Italy Enterprise Mediterranean Frobisher Suez Canal Alexandria Cairo

Duke Hurrying To Bedside Of King

The Duke of Gloucester sails home from Capetown aboard Balmoral Castle to reach his sick father, the King, whose condition forced cancellation of an African hunting trip. Railroad head dies in Baltimore hospital as NYNH&H announces Edward Jones Pearson’s death.

Duke King Capetown South Africa Duke of Gloucester King of England Balmoral Castle Africa Boston Edward Jones Pearson New York, New, Haven and Hartford Railroad Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ithe Road

Harding likely named assistant prosecutor for Lorain County

Attorney John M. Harding of Lorain is expected to become assistant county prosecutor when Don W. Myers of Elyria takes office in January. Myers declined to confirm or deny the rumor, which legal circles consider well founded. Harding, a veteran attorney and former Lorain Municipal Court judge, also refused comment on the probable selection.

John M. Harding Lorain Don W. Myers Elyria Myers Harding Fendal Foundation Lorain County Lorain Municipal

Del Rio Writer Near Death in Berlin Hospital

Berlin December 7 Taime Del Rio Spanish author and playwright and former husband of Dolores Del Rio died today from infection after an operation. The last rites were given to Jaime Del Rio as he lay near death with religious consolation provided by Padre Sanchez Moreno who was summoned from Spain. Doctors said Del Rio was sinking and could not survive the weekend.

Berlin Taime del Rio Huse Dolores del Rio At & P.m Jaimio del Rio Padre Sanchez Moreno Spain del Rio

City to Seek Bids for 2000 Gallon Pump

On New 2,000 Gallon Pump the city will receive bids Monday December 10 for a new centrifugal pump rated at two thousand gallons per minute. The motor driven unit will aid the water works plant near Lorat to reduce the nuisance of a costly ice clog. Installation date not yet set, says Service Director John N. Eldt.

Lorat John N. Eldt Tony

Standen's Bar Admission Hopes in Lorain County

Lorain mayor J Standen's eligibility to take the Ohio bar exams this January hinges on a Lorain county bar committee report due Monday. The panel met with Standen and Lorain city solicitor Wesley Grills to weigh recommending him to the Ohio Supreme Court, amid objections over studying under Grills since 1922. Twelve Lorain attorneys signed a petition asking for investigation. signers include William F Hurley A Greulich Jr Helen Acs A Calhoon Henry King W P Duffy J J Ewers Arthur Kurtz W A McGee Thomas O'Hern R W Welmer and Joseph Provenza.

Lorain Dec. T J. Standen Lorain County State of Ohio Hal Johnson Don Myers Elyria D. H. Aiken Standen Wesley Grills Ohio Supreme Court Seba Miller Ohio State Supreme Court Wiliam F. Hurley A. Greulich Jr Helen Acs A. Calhoon Henry King W. P. Duffy J. J. Ewers Arthur Kurtz W. A. McGee Thomas O'Hern R. W. Welmer Joseph Provenza

Prohibition Debate Opens In House Over Enforcement Funds

In Washington on December 7 the House debated a proposed amendment by Rep. Laguardia to the treasury post office appropriation bill. The amendment would direct Secretary Mellon to distribute prohibition enforcement money to states based on population, sparking a general debate over the Volstead Act and local dry laws.

Washington Rep

Men Absolved Of Torturing Woman By Judge's Ruling

Ruth Livermore, 23, wife of Lester Livermore, was sentenced to life in the Marysville women's reformatory for burglary. Judge David D. Thomas, sitting in Marietta, denied her appeal for a jury trial and possible freedom. He absolved county officials of torture accusations, calling Ruth's testimony utterly false and noting she knew her rights when pleading guilty. The Mitchell home was robbed of valuables valued at $6000, and Livermore, awaiting transfer from state prison, testified during Ruth's hearing. Public sympathy rose, with moves to set aside the sentence.

Youngstown Ruth Livermore Lester Livermore Women’s Reformatory Marysville David D. Thomas Marietta Ruth Thomas John Mitchell Livermore Mitchell Ife Paul Lytle Cox

Bellevue Senator Elected Ohio Senate President Pro-Tem

Senator Allen Aigler of Bellevue was elected president pro-tem of the Ohio senate at the senate Republican caucus in Columbus. He won unopposed after Senator Herbert of Columbus withdrew over the Peace public utilities law and Anti-Saloon League positions. Aigler secured all 31 votes, with George Kumler nominating him. Thomas E. Bateman was reelected senate clerk and Edward P. Gibson assistant clerk, both from Columbus.

Columbes Allen Aigler Bellevue Ohio Senate Senate Aigler Herbert Columbus George Kumler Preble County Thomas E. Bateman Edward P. Gibson

Kellogg Defends Anti Treaty Under Senate Scrutiny

Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg defending the anti war treaty under questioning by wary Senate Foreign Relations members. The pact has been signed by fifty nine nations as debates over reservations continue. Congress returns to routine votes while a new New Mexico senator is sworn in and coal industry hearings are scheduled.

Washington Frank B. Kellogg Senate Congress Kellogg Johnson Boulder Dam Pittman Nevada House Treasury and Post Office Department Ways and Means Committee O. A. Larrazola New Mexico Watson Interstate Committee

Mabel Delton Wins Hollow Damage Verdict in Dry Raiders Case

In Ashland on December 7, Mrs. Mabel Delton won a nominal victory in a $100,000 damage suit against alleged dry raiders who killed her husband. The jury, after deliberation, returned a verdict of no damages and was instructed to fix damages. One defendant, ex-patrolman Darlos Gorham, remained from the original twenty-nine and had earlier served a two-year manslaughter sentence over the Dutton killing.

Ashland Mabel Delton Darlos Gorham Gorham Dutton

Attacked by Acid Thrower In Columbus

James Morrison twenty six reported to police that an acid thrower attacked him as he slept early today in Columbus Ohio. He woke to liquid trickling down his face and a flashlight shining on him. The assailant fled before Morrison could learn a motive. He was not badly burned.

Columbus James Morrison Morrison

Dog Warden Leo Minkler Presides Northeastern Ohio Meet

Dog Warden Leo Minkler returned from the Northeastern Ohio Dog Wardens Association meeting in Youngstown where he presided as president. He reported on ferulations and procedures for capturing stray dogs and related procedures discussed by the group.

Leo Mink Ler Oh! Dog Warden's Association Youngstown Minkler

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