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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1929

Page

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Communists Given Five Year Terms and Fines

Sentences of five years in prison with hard labor and fines of 2500 each were imposed on two of the three convicted for criminal syndicalism. Tom Johnson of Cleveland and Charlies Gwyan of Lansing received the terms while Marysville reform school detainee Lil Andrews, 19, Cleveland, got an indeterminate sentence not exceeding ten years. Bond set at 5900 each. All in jail. Judge W W Cowan delayed sentence after outburst by the defendants.

ST. Clairsville Dee. Tu Camus Ber Tom Johnson Cleveland Charlies Gwyan Lansing O. Ming Lil Andrews Marysville Reformatory W. Www. Cowan Cowan Tolis Jall

Puremen to elect officers at Elyria Foremema Club meeting

Elyria Foremema Club will elect a president and three vice presidents at its November meeting Thursday evening. Nominees include George Telk Ernest Birch and J A Sargent for president. Arthur Joscox Henry Whitney and Tiow ard Goallmar for first vice president. Harry Warren Claude Wil ef ield and C P Ahres for grand vice president. Jack Geriffitts Charles Cook and Glenn Bratiersen for third vice president. Installation will occur at the January meeting. A smoker starts at 7 15 with plans for entertainment under the program committee.

Elyria Foremema Club M. C. Oa W. G O. McClellarn George Tel

Student Admits Check Forgery at Wesleyan University

Cleveland freshman Norman Taylor admitted forging eight checks, police report. He cited inability to find work as a motive. The incident was reported by GQ on December 19.

Delaware Norman Taylor Cleveland Onin Wesleyan University Taylor

City editor of Warren paper dies in city

G. T. Heck lingered in death at 54 after a illness that cost the life of the Warren Tribune Chronicle city editor. Heck, 54, died here late yesterday. His long service and local reports marked his career. He led the Tribune Chronicle staff through many events in Warren community.

Warren Warren, O G. T. Hecklinger Waran Tribune Chronicle

J B Williams Early Life and Career Path

When J B Williams reached twenty one, he was a chemist at the National Tube Company laboratories in Lorain. He served twelve years there, then in 1924 left to enter real estate in St. Petersburg Florida and Elyria. He has since worked in real estate, is married, and resides at 288 Broad Street. His main hobbies are football and Florida fishing, and his ambition at that time was to own a circus.

J. B Jim) Williams National Tuba Company Lorain National Tube Company St. Petersburg Florida Elyria Williams Broad Street Cna

Kiwanians Will Entertain Gridders in Elyria Meeting

Elyria high school football players and coaches will be guests of the Elyria Kiwanis at Thursday noon lunch at Hotel Newell. Coach Paul MacEachron of Iberlin College is to speak during the program.

Elyria Heh Elyria Kiwanis Newell Paul MacEachron Iberlin College

JURY 5 HEARING MANGLACCHTER Ghat

Jury 5 hearing Manglacchter Ghat on whether John Smith of Lorain was intoxicated Oct 15 1929 when his car left Meister road and killed Frank Petrosky Lorain musician in hospital. Trial began this morning with testimony aligning on intoxication.

John Smith Lorain Jay Ditck Om Smith Petrosky Mary Petrosky A. R. Webber Rial Miss Germ

Dynamite Bomb Found in Rich Man's Mansion

Discovery of a dynamite bomb in the dining room of James Norris Lake Forest mansion prompted five armed private detectives to patrol the estate. Norris, a wealthy Chicago broker with New York ties, controls the Chicago Stadium stake. Sidney N. Strotz, heir to the late C. N. Strotz fortune, is also present among the guests.

Chicago Lake Forest James Norris New York Norris Sidney N. Strotz C. N. Strotz

Chiang Kai Shek Loyalists Face Revolt Across China

Shanghai dispatches describe foreign powers building barricades and deploying troops as General Chiang Kai Shek’s Nationalist Government struggles to maintain control amid revolts. British, French, and American evacuations proceed while Nanking sees troop reinforcement and rail service restoration.

Shanghai Chidog KarShek Nanking China Dermes Hong Kong Shanghai-Nanking Yangtse Ichang Wan Ichang Hupeh Tchang C. T. Wang Chiang Kai-Shek Changchow Cheklang

Lindsey Fights Disbarment Over Colorado Supreme Court ruling

Ben B. Lindsey founder of the juvenile court system and proponent of a companionate marriage idea fights a Colorado Supreme Court decision barring him from practicing law. His lawyers will seek a rehearing after the court found he violated his oath by accepting 47500 in gifts from Helen Elwood Stokes and Samuel Untermeyer. The judge denounced the ruling as brutal and unjust.

Denver Colo Ben B. Lindsey Todry Colorado Supreme Court Supreme Court Lindsey Piots Helen Elwood Stokes Samuel Untermeyer New York Wttle Greeley W. Whitford

Grundy AG money raiser who influenced party in Congress

The Senate Lobby Investigating Committee reported Grundy head of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association used substantial aid to campaigns to influence Republican lawmakers. He raised large sums in Pennsylvania to support Congressmen and tariff interests, and the report noted no recommendations. It cited prior inquiries into other lobbyists and referenced Grundy's potential Senate appointment and past fundraising in 40 counties.

Wastington Dewly Joseph R. Grundy Pensylvania Assigi Congress Senate Lobby Investigting Committee Grundy Charles L. Evanston Connecticut Manufacturers Association Hingham Repo Wiliam F. Burgess Pennsylvania John Fisher William S$. Ware

Militia Quietly Mobilized as Illinois Mine Strike Threatens

In Taylorville Illinois National Guardsmen mobilized to guard town and coal districts amid a threatened miners war between 1000 strikers and workers. Four companies including infantry cavalry and machine guns patrolled at dawn after orders from Adjutant General Black following talks with Acting Governor Sterling. Sheriff Dunbar had requested troops after threats from the National Miners Union linked to the United Mine Workers of America. A 490 armed mob previously gathered at Peabody Mine No 58 but dispersed without violence.

Taylorville National United Mine Workers of America D. L. Dunbar Peabody

Trio Bandits Loot Beaverdam Bank Near Lima in blue coupe

Beaverdam bank near Lima was robbed by three men in a blue coupe early today, taking about $9000. They bound cashier James Yant and held Lois Yant during the holdup, then fled toward Toledo. Identified by license plates, authorities believe the same trio hit Sun Savings bank in Rising Sun last week for about $1500.

Beaverdam Lima Farmer's and Merchants Lois Yant James BR. KE. Allanas Allen County Sun Savings’ Bank Rising Sun Woodcomunty Yant Misa Hazel Creen

Seizure of British Rum Laden Ship Elizabeth

New London Conn December 10 News reports the seizure of the British ship Elizabeth carrying Wyquer rum. A radio intercepted message said seven prisoners were aboard the Bligabeth as it was convoyed to New York by a patrol boat.

New London Conn Coast Guard New York Long Island New Yo Lex

WATOON Delays Vote On Tax Reduction

Washington staff reports Senate Republican leader Watson delayed a $160 million tax reduction to secure an amendment from Muscle Shoals supporters. Talks aimed to keep peace after tariff furor while lawmakers debate the tax cut and tariff resolution. Senate attention shifts to wool tariff provisions as the House moves interior department funding.

Washington Watson Senate Muscle Shoals House Heffin Black Alabama Tennessee River Blane Wis Hawes Missouri Couzens Republian Michigan Treasury Interior Department

President of Greece Resigns in Athens Selection Impasse

Admiral Paul Coundouriotis resigned as president of the Republic of Greece. Liberal party leaders will meet to designate a successor. Coundouriotis, 74, served with distinction during the wars with the Turks in 1897 and 1912 and was awarded the lifetime title of admiral.

Athens Paul Coundouriotis Republic of Greece Liberal Party Coundouriotis

Commissioners Hold Ditch Hearing in Elyria Carlisle Townships

County Commissioners today held a hearing on the proposed improvement of the Diedrick Ditch in Elyria and Carlisle townships. They were scheduled to take part in the organization meeting of the County Building Commission as ex officio members. The building commission will oversee erecting two new county buildings approved by voters in November.

Diedrick Elyria Carlisle County Building Commission Building Commission

Elderly Man Fatally Struck by Car in Elyria

Howes Laundon, 81, of 620 Park Place, died after being struck by a car Sunday afternoon. Driver William Blair, of 120 Kenwood Court, was cleared of blame. Coroner Myles F. Perry ruled the death accidental. Laundon died at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Howes Laundon Park Pla Elyria Memorial Hospital William Blair Kenwood Court Myles F. Perry Blair Laundon Perry

Mystery surrounds teacher Cordelia Gumimens death in Rockford

In Rockford on December 10 an accomplished young teacher named Cordelia Gumimens was killed in her third-floor apartment. Police have fragmentary clues and no definite motive or suspect. Investigators traced her life through the eyewalls and notes a quarrel with a former suitor may be involved. Dr Fiord Dr Leech, an eccentric dentist, remains in custody with no direct evidence tying him to the crime. Discovery of jewelry in the apartment excludes robbery as motive.

Rockford Cordelia Gumimensheimer Jyédrs Myst Fiord Leech WU Wallywood Maner

Alleged Bad Check Passer Held Here

A clever alleged bogus check worker was rounded up by police here yesterday afternoon. Raymond Miller, also known as Frank Meyers or Earl Rixler of Gary Indiana, swindled banks in many cities. He had accounts in many locations and planned to deposit bad checks then cash out. His hearing is set in police court, as authorities verify links to other cities and recover blank checks found on him.

Raymond Miller Allag Frank Meyers Earl Rixler Gary Indiana Meyers Elyria Cca FE. J. Stankard

Injuries Fatal to Rubber Works Head in Auto Plunge

Akron dispatch reports John F. Lowman 54 president of Philadelphia Rubber Works Co. died from injuries after his car swerved to avoid a bus and plunged down a 109 foot embankment last week. The accident occurred in Akron, with Lowman identified as the casualty and business leader.

Rubber Works Akron John 5. Lowman Philadelphia Rubber Works Co Lowman

Seven Explosions Kill Nine at Pathe Studio in New York

Rapid succession blasts at Pathe Studio on Park Avenue and 130th Street killed nine and injured others as a recording session by Eddie Elkins and his 14 musicians was about to begin. Fire and smoke filled the rear stage area while 30 dancers awaited cue. Identifications were tentative. victims included Harold Bishop Al Kramer Iran Bob Mussman. Ambulances ferried the injured to Harlem Hospital and others as crowds gathered amid flames rising 50 feet high and emergency lines forming outside the studio.

New York Pathe Company Park Avenue 130Th St Eddie Elkins Harlem Hospital Harold Bishop al Kramer Iran Bob Mussman Bronx Willliam Mullarke Stanley Vinal Samuel Vanenra Warlem Knickerbocker Harry Delmar Potee

Fellowship talk at Rotary meeting in Sandusky

Rev William C Fowler urged fellowship and courtesy as Christmas ideals at the Hotel Newes Rotary Club. Lawrece Webber announced a Sandusky delegation visit to Elyglauuh, while President James A Hewitt appealed for the Empty Stocking Fund for the city’s needy. William McClellan led song with Jack Flynn at the piano.

Heaven Marth William C. Fowler Hotel Newes Saylor Rey Fowler Lawreace Webber Sandusky William McClellan Jack Flynn Flynn

Flood Threat Mounts Across Britain As Storms Lessen

London December 19 grave danger of extensive floods rises across Great Britain as week long storms abate after a brutal surge. Heavy rains add to the menace in Wales and England as November’s deluge promises wide damage. death toll rises to 166 with many unaccounted for. Thames bursts its banks creating lakes and forcing evacuations along the Somerset Moors fringe and flooding roads with two to four feet of water.

London Great Britain Wales England Yarmouth Lowestoff Sutton France British Isles Thames Somerset Moors

U S Cruiser Pittsburgh Heads to Shanghai Mission

The United States cruiser Pittsburgh under Admiral Charles McVay left Manila at midnight bound for Shanghai to protect American interests amid tense China situation. Six destroyers of the thirtieth division led the way: McCormick Bulmer Simpson MacLeish Edsall Parrott.

Manila United States Pittsburgh Charles McVay Nanghai McCormick Bulmer Simpson

Want Ads Describe Furnishings and Classified Bargains

Classified section highlights furniture for private rooms and suites near the Huron road and West Street crossing. The notice promotes cheap and varied items with references to a papered area and B&O tracks, inviting shoppers to explore the daily Disasified page for bargains and a variety of goods.

Huron Road B& O West St

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Manglacchter Ghat Rich Man Chiang Glaing Grundy AG ILL. Goal Town Bank OF Ood Watoon Presient Greece NU Aieo Pathe New York City Bulletin Britain U.S OnWayTo
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