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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1927

Page

2

Doubt of U S Ready to Join World Court

President Coolidge doubts the United States will join the World Court except under Senate conditions. He asks the State Department to study foreign correspondence for possible gains through negotiations while the Senate position remains unchanged. Appeals for broader policy cite Women’s International League and other writers. With a navy build‑up imminent, allies await a more favorable time.

Washington Coolidge World Court Senate State Department United States America Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom

Savage of Oberlin speaks to Hi Y Clubs and Elyria team

Professor C W Savage director of physical education at Oberlin College addressed a joint Hi Y meeting with Elyria high school football teams and coaches at the YMCA last night. He described the Army and Navy game he witnessed in New York City this year with detailed gridiron scenes. Songs and high school yells added vigor before a dinner served by Friendship Club girls. Jack Siekkinen dboys' work director noted the event as one of the best Hi Y gatherings.

C. W. Savage Oberlin College Elyria High Schoool Savage Army and Navy New York City Friendship Club Jack Siekkinen Dboys

Judge Approves Election of Mischka as Humane Society Agent

Probate Judge H. C. Wilcox approved Otto Mischka as agent and attorney for the Lorain County Humane Society. Mischka will focus on outlying districts lacking law enforcement, initiating duties immediately.

Otto Mischka Lorain County Hu- Mane Society H. C. Wilcox Mischka Humane Society

TWO WIVES FILE PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE

Myra Whitney sues William Whitney for divorce alimony and custody of their son Robert 5 alleging furniture throwing cruelty neglect and drunkenness with only 290 in five years cited. Irene Howard seeks divorce alimony and custody from John Howard accusing failure to provide eviction from home and distress. Bus line competition affects railways and electric lines of Hawaii.

Myra Whitney Robert William Whitney West Russia Road John Howard Middle Avenue Irene Howard

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets Aid Quick Relief

An ad touts Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets to relieve sniffling sneezing and stuffed heads at the first warning sign. It claims no lasting after-effects and promotes Masterweed for chest and nasal relief, with address listing in Cleveland Ohio.

Cruz- Cordoany Cleveland

Browns Sell Sisler to Senators, Ball Announces

New York bulletin reports Phil Ball, president of the St. Louis Browns, confirming the sale of first baseman George Sisler to the Washington Senators.

New York Phil Ball St. Louis Browns Today George Sisler Browns Washington Senators

Pleads Not Guilty To Speeding On Broad St

R L Jackson Cornell street pleaded not guilty in police court this morning to speeding on Broad Street Yesterday. According to police Jackson almost hit a woman at the cross walk on Broad Street at Middle avenue and the woman was so frightened she could not give her name. Jackson will have his trial tomorrow morning. Sued To Foreclose Lorain Mortgage The City Bank Co Lorain filed suit against Henry G and Ada J Root and J J Wieler seeking 2500 and foreclosure of a mortgage if the judgment is not paid.

Broad ST R. L. Jackson Cornell Street Broad Street Jackson Middle Avenue Bis Lorain City Bank Co Henry G Ada J. Root J. J. Wieler

Cleveland Man Verdict Jury In Auto Collision Case

A Cleveland jury found Hartman liable for $10 in damages to Garrett Newell as administrator of Edmund R. Newell. The suit arose from a collision at Leavitt and Telegraph road that allegedly caused Edmund Newell’s death. Hartman sought $7,500 for injuries in his counterclaim.

A. Sawnee Anne Fa& H. Hartman Cleveland Garrett Newell Oberlin Edmund R. Newell Newell Hartman Edmund Newell Leavitt and Telegraph Road

Reed bill authorizes 106 million for public buildings

Washington December 14 The Reed measure to provide 106 million dollars for public buildings nationwide was favorably reported by the public buildings committee. It would give a flat authorization with project lists to be submitted after congressional approval. A private poll favored reporting Reed's resolution though debate centered on who should handle the investigation into a document alleging four U S senators were to receive over 1 2 million from the Mexican government by order of President Calles.

Bulletin Washington Reed House Public Building Committee Secretary of the Treasury Congress Foreign Relations Committee Reed of Pennsylvania United States Calles

Farmer Happy On His 99th Birthday

Columbus dispatch reports John Cummins a farmer living south of Galloway celebrated his 99th birthday. His brother Edward, 90, attended. Another brother Francis, 94, from Iowa, could not make the trip. Cummins has fifteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

Hospital reports boost crippled child care program growth

The hospital notes a fifty percent rise in a prior year and outlines ongoing social service follow ups for crippled children from first contact onward. Over 30 children across ten Northern Ohio counties receive continual support, with yearly reviews and possible services. The annual hospital company meeting is set for January 25, 1228, at Elyria Country Club.

Pacant Ehaates Rounies Ohio Hospital Social Service Department Elyria

Hold Husband in Murder of Woman

Thad Draper, a coal miner, is alleged to have shot Mrs. Milton Cooper, mother of five, during a brawl at the Cooper home near Nelsonville. Draper was arrested and jailed in Athens County for murder, as Mrs. Cooper died from two bullet wounds inflicted in the family altercation. County prosecutor Fr. D Williams plans to file two murder charges.

Athens Thad Draper Milton Cooper Cooper Nelsonville Athens County Draper FR. D Willliams

Goiter Prevalence in Lorain County Schools Declines

Lorain County reports 7 percent of boys and 31.3 percent of girls show thyroid enlargement, an improvement over last year. Health officials credit iodized salt use and urge households to procure iodized salt and keep goiter patients under medical care. Dr G D Barrett urges parishioners to seek physician advice for larger goiters and to spread awareness in the county belt.

Amherst South Arthens Wellington G. Pbmball Cleveland Health Department Lorain County G. D. Barrett Peerre Rain County

Ohio rivers rise as rains flood towns across region

U S Gypsum Company suspended until water clears. Akron reports flood damage in the thousands after 24 hours of heavy rain. Drowned: Howard Rock, 10, Curahoga Falls, testing a swollen stream. Cuyahoga River traffic halted. ships tied up. Towns from Burton to Kent endure high waters. Valley View residents marooned. Morrow, Lebanon, Hamilton, Dayton see floods. Some bridges wash out. Michigan and regional rail traffic disrupted.

U.S. Gypsum Company Akron Howard Rock Curahoga Falls Cuyahoga Cleveland Ohio Daniel Henderson Burton Kent Balltimore Miami River Morrow Marshal Kratze Lebanon Hamilton Dayton Miami County Piqua Pieasant Roxanna Pennsylvania R. BR

Condinned to Grand Jury on First Arrest Charge

A defendant bound over to the grand jury without bond on a first arrest charge. A habeas corpus filing seeks to reduce the charge, gain a more favorable venue, and secure Velmate Jeasor’s release on hall.

First Ae Gream Naheas Corpus Net Counsel Velmatejeasor Hall

Remus Again Battles Court Room In Cincinnati

George Remus today sought to restrain county prosecutor Charles P. Tafe from alleged intimidation of defense witnesses in his wife murder trial. He filed a petition in Judge Stanley Struble’s court after similar petitions were denied by the State Supreme Court and trial judge. He argued jurors sighted headlines about indictments of Vernon R. Chambier and John S. Berger, claiming prejudice from the prosecutor’s tactics.

Cincinnati Deu George Remus Charles P. Tafe Vernon R. Chambier John S. Berger Los Angeles Remus

Death Of Woman Found At Lorain Remains Mystery

Lorain county coroner Al Perry said the death of Miss Sparrow of New York City remains a mystery. The body washed ashore at Lorain Ranch in Gepher with head injury and water in the lungs. A Cleveland cousin Mrs W M Stark thinks suicide but authorities pursue murder theory.

Lorain Ehize zroWn New York City Gecpher al. Perry M Rrow Lorain County Eraloner Belisy Mie der Miss Sparrow Cleveland W. M. Stark Ciifton . Boulevard Perry

Opposition to Lorain Bridge Plan Sparks Local Debate

Lorain civic leaders including T. W. Morgan object to removing the north ramp of the Lorain County Memorial viaduct approach. Morgan argues the change favors south section merchants and would discriminate. A public meeting at Lorain City Hall will allow objections before the council planning commission and county officials. James M. Allison, longtime Cincinnati Times-Star correspondent, died in New York Hospital from intestinal complications after a period of illness.

Lorain County Memorial Viaduct T. W. Morgan Lorain Broadway Rhoads City Planning Commission New York James M. Allison Cincinnati Times Star New York Hospital Allison

Senate Deficiency Bill Passes Amid Long Session

Washington December 4 The senate rested after committee reorganization and the deficiency appropriation bill passed. Under Senator Warren 12 year old depropriations chair it worked until 6 30 p m yesterday to clear this legislation aiding flood control farm relief and other business. The bill carries about 210 million in appropriations about 10 million more than the house. The senate added 3 million and 7 million from floor amendments. The largest item is a 6 million addition to retire the Cape Cod canal bond issue bearing 5 percent interest. The Shawnee Indians payment was restored and other line items include 126 009 for housing at Ft Riley and 215 000 for the Mr Tittle Indians.

Washington Senate Warren House Senate Appropriations Committee Cape Cod Ft. Riley

Former airman tied to fatal 1926 Langley Field desertion identified

Cleveland December 14 A gunman killed by Sergeant Stephen Tozzer last Wednesday has been identified as Graham Johnson 24 a former Army Air Corps deserter. Identification by Edward McCulloough and verification by Detective Arthur Simmons links Johnson to Langley Field arrest records from 1926. The bandit was killed after attempting a robbery at a grocery store.

Cleveland Des Stephen Tozzer Army Air Corps Cornelius Cody Graham Johnson Cody Edward McCulloough John‘son Arthur Simmons Langley Field

Southwestern to Take Over Bus Line Thursday

Southwestern Bus Co announces it will take over operation of the Cleveland Elyria and Toledo Bus Co on Thursday. The acquisition, authorized by the State Utilities commission, will double Southwestern mileage and enable coordinated interurban electric and bus service. Previously Southwestern ran two lines Lorain to South Amherst and Elyria to Gratton, while C E T Nines served Cleveland to Norwalk via Elyria and Oberlin.

Cleveland, O Southwestern Bus Co Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co Cleveland, Elyria and Toledo F. H. Wilson Southwestern System Ine State Utilities Commission Southwestern Lorain South Amherst Elyria Gratton Cleveland Norwalk Oberlin

Engineer Appointed by Highway Chief in Columbus

G. C. Snyder is named chief engineer of the bureau of maintenance in the state highway department announced by director George F. Schlesinger. Snyder, formerly division engineer of district six based in Marion, succeeds F. B. Swineford of Akron who resigns to become service director of Akron.

Columbus G. C. Snyder Bureau of Maintenance State Highway Department George F. Schlesinger Snyder District Six Marion F. B. Swineford Akron

Elyria Outdoors to Sparkle This Christmas

Elyria will glow with outdoor Christmas lighting as homes, yards, and evergreens transform into a nighttime fairyland. The Chronicle-Telegram sponsors a citywide electrical decoration contest with prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars. Children are urged to register installations for a chance to win.

Christmaas Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

Markets Pulse Near Holidays in Cleveland and Midwest

Columbus Ohio market report shows holiday demand boosting activity with oranges and grapefruits in varying prices. Cleveland and Toledo listings note prices on produce, eggs, butter, and livestock with mixed gains and steady to lower tones in cattle and hog markets.

Columbus Ohio Division of California Ohio Florida Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Lawyer Collapses in Court During Case in Columbus

Ohio lawyer Frank Kinkle of Cincinnati collapsed today while arguing a case before the state supreme court in Columbus. He was carried outside and revived. doctors said a possible acet indigestion caused the incident.

Jin Columbus Tee Frank Kinkle Cincinnati aitar+ hey State Cupress Court Kinkle Physiciana

Senate to Inquire into Mexican Relations and Papers

In Washington on December 14 the Senate Foreign Relations committee met in executive session to consider a full inquiry into Mexican-American relations. The discussion centered on Senator Reed's resolution for an investigation into allegedly forged Mexican state papers printed in newspapers, with broader questions about a comprehensive inquiry.

Wasitington Nec Charles A. Lindbergh Mexico Senate Foreign Relations Committee Reed Dem Senate

Elyria Elks Initiate Record-Size Class at Hall

More than sixty candidates began their Elks journey at Elyria Elks Hall in the largest initiation ever held there. The Lakewood lodge conducted the rite, followed by a banquet for 32 percent of the Elks. A notable guest traveled from New Jersey to attend. Henry Dykeman, an Elyria resident, arranged theater top-line acts from Cleveland. Lakewood Lodge, founded a century ago, presented a large engraved chime clock to the local Elks.

Elyria Elks Elks Hall Lakewood Lodge Elks New Jersey Cleveland Henry Dykeman Elyria Elgrit Lodge

Building Collapses Killing Man in Mechanicsburg

In Mechanicsburg Ohio on December 14 a wind gust collapsed a building on Wilbur Tobias property. Charles Tobias 61 was killed instantly when struck by a falling timber. Wilbur Tobias 60 escaped by leaping from a window. Clifford Tobias 20 was lightly cut. The three were moving the structure when it gave way.

Mechanicsburg Wilibur Tobias Charles Tobias Wilbur Clifford

Gas Explosion Kills Woman Near Lima Farm

Mrs. O. W. Hullinger died from severe burns and Oscar Hullinger was badly injured when a gas explosion occurred at the Hullinger farm five miles east of Lima. Officials said gas generated by vegetables stored in the cellar triggered the blast as Mrs. Hullinger descended to the basement carrying a lantern. Physicians reported he will live.

Lima O. W. Hullinger Oscar Hullinger

President approves medal for Col Lindbergh in honor

President Coolidge signed a bill awarding the congressional Medal of Honor to Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The move marks the first approval of a measure in the 70th Congress.

Col. Lindbergh Washington Col Charles A. Lindbergh Coolidge Congress

Lakewood Concern Acquires Elyria Duplex Foundry

Lakewood Engineering Co acquires The Duplex Mfg and Foundry Co of Elyria and will operate it as a branch. Lakewood had increased its stock holdings over two months and plans to take over the Elyria plant without changing management. The plant makes gray iron brass and bronze castings and street drainage supplies.

Duplex Mfg. and Foundry Co Elyria Lakewood Engineering Co Lakewood Chronicle- Telegram H. A. Baker

Death notices and local obituaries mix in Oberlin area

Clecelia Park Morfoot widow of RB Frank Morfoot dies at 78 after a brief illness at 220 Washington Avenue. Survived by daughter Margaret Morfoot. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Friday from her home with Rev William Mutr Auld officiating. burial Rugelawne Cemetery. Merlin Herman Denevan four months dies at Herbert Mason home after pneumonia. survived by brother Kenneth and extended family. Montreal plans a new hashball stadium costing 500000. Oberlin I O O F club signs five piece Norwalk orchestra for December 15 dance at I O O F hall.

Clecelia Park Morfoot Cecela Park Marfete Frank Morfoot Ton Avenue Margaret Morfoot Willam Mutr Auld Eliting Buriny Rugelawne Merlin Herman Denevan Lester Denevan Homs Herbert Mason Fioral Court Denevan Mason Greenville Mich Kenneth I. O. O. F. Club Oberlin Norwalk I. O. O. F. Hall

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