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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1928

Page

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Dismissal Motion Aims At Heywood Suit Near Cleveland

A Cleveland based $50,000 damage suit against Louis Cleco Frank Klady Walter Knitter and William Firestone faces dismissal in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Attorney George Glitsch says jurisdiction lies only in Lorain County where the officers reside, and a motion to dismiss will be filed soon. If granted, a Lorain County filing likely follows, shifting the case toward new publicity in Elovia.

Curahoga County Common Pleas Court Louis Cleco Frank Klady Walter Knitter William Firestone Cuyahoga County George Glitsch Ciero Lorain County Cleveland Bettie Heywood Bisra Miss Hey Vond Glitsch Elovia

Hoover In Argentina Receives Unusual Hospitality From Irigoyen

President-elect Herbert Hoover continued his Argentina visit with unprecedented welcome as President Irigoyen personally delivered a banquet speech. Irigoyen praised US Argentina friendship while Hoover read his own reply after Irigoyen spoke. The event capped Hoover’s visit, with cheers as the two leaders rode through Buenos Aires streets. Separately, a Cincinnati burglary ended when a woman trapped a burglar under her bed, police later capturing him after resistance.

Buenos Aires Herbert Hoover Argentina Wipolito Irigoyen Hoover Irigoyen United States Oghanart Henry P. Fletcher Italy White Antofagasta la Quiaca American Club of

Citizenship Ceremony Marks Elyria Americanization Night

Sixteen new American citizens were certified at Elyria’s Americanization program, with certificates awarded by Miss Doris Teddy and Miss Mariel Marsh. Rev. Wan M. Auld explained the flag symbolism, while Geo. Chamberlain welcomed the new citizens and praised the achievement.

Elyria Elyria Americanization Association M. EK America Wan. M. Auld First Congregational Church Auld King George United States of American Geo. Chamberlain Americanization Association United States Chamberlain Rrc Maston Mariel Marsh Doris Teddy Rector The Zahari Yahars Zahars Americanization Council Judg- Slavfiy Stere Ivanciz Peter Szente Trifungary Ben Smith Russia Harrre Zahars Turkey John Madok Czechoslovakia Elyrian South Amherst Eufemia Condito Italy Calman Kovacs Hungary

New East Carlisle School Building Opens January Second

Bonds totaling 70,900 dollars for the East Carlisle school were sold to Otis and Company of Cleveland at a premium of 840 dollars. The new building on the Grafton Road, south of Elyria, will house about 300 students and replace six one room schools. Taft Carlisle will use seven rooms with seven teachers. Eight staffers now employed will be reassigned as the six abandoned schools are closed. Construction is nearing completion and expected to be finished per schedule. occupancy is set for January 2.

East Carlisle Otis and Company Cleveland R. I. Vaughn Grafton Road Elyria City Taft Carlisle Quarry LaPorte Chestnut Grove Ital Matchery Vaughn Todas

Three Men Die In Chair In Joliet

In Joliet Illinois three men including a Chippewa Indian and two Black men were executed in the electric chair at the state prison for the murder of William Beck, a Lake County farmer. Claude Clark was pronounced dead at 7 18 a m, John Brown at 7 28 a m, and Dominic Brosnetti at 7 37 a m.

Dominic Brosnetti

Change in King George's medical team and condition

The King of England remains in a monitored state as ten doctors, including Dr. Howett and Dr. Wood, consult at Buckingham Palace. A late bulletin reports several hours of sleep and a steady pulse with no sign of deterioration, while officials note mixed reactions among royal medical staff after the operation.

London King George William Howett Wood Buckingham Palace Lord Dawson of Fean Stanley Hewett George Hugh Rigby Dawson Penn

Residents defeat Huede ditch appeal in common pleas court

Henrietta township residents won before Judge A. R. Webber, defeating the Board of County Commissioners plan to assess them for a new ditch extension. The 1912 ditch owners argued they already paid their share, and Judge Webber agreed, sending the case to the court of appeals for further action by the commissioners.

Henrietta Township A. R. Webber Common Pleas Board of County Commissioners A. K. Webber Court of Appeals

75 000 Cases Of Flu In Ohio

Columbus report on December 15 quotes Dr. C F Robbins of the State Health Department as saying about 75 000 influenza cases exist in Ohio. Akron leads with around 15 000, Lima about 10 006, most cases mild and confined to school children. Toledo schools report 5 900 out with colds and flu. Fifteen tularemia cases noted across the state.

Columbus Ohio C. FP. Robbins State Health Department Akron Lima Robbins Toledo

Farmer Walters dies in car crash near Marietta Ohio

Elba Ohio December 15 James G Walters 48 a farmer died when his car left the highway near Marietta. His passenger Ross Linchcombe was seriously injured. Walters' eldest daughter was killed in a similar accident several weeks earlier.

Kileo Elba James G. Walters Ross Linchcome Walter Marietta Walters

Police ban punch boards in city as Chief orders crackdown

Police Chief E J Stankard announced a citywide offensive against punch boards and gambling devices. He ordered officers to arrest anyone found possessing such devices in businesses or elsewhere, with fines from fifty to five hundred dollars. The crackdown targets candy cards and prize drawings amid rising use by local groups.

Stankard E. J. Stankard Nio Biron Rome

Death Summons Theodore Roberts

HOLLYWOOD Calif December 13 The screen world mourns Theodore Roberts famed for cigar smoking financier roles died yesterday after an influenza attack led to complications and uremia He fought a paralytic stroke three years ago and returned to vaudeville and film He was 67 years old.

Hollywood Calif Theodore Roberts Screen Roberts

Hoover Named New Manager at Elyria Columbia Steel Plant

William Hoover appointed manager of the Elyria plant of the Columbia Steel Division. He previously joined as assistant to A. K. Lewis, vice president at the Butler plant, and has been active in the recent Community Chest campaign and employee safety course efforts.

William Hoover Elyria Columbia Steel Division American Rolling Mmni Company Ime Middletown Hoover A. K. Lewis Butler Columbia Steel Company Moover Colunthia Steel Company

Bound Over For Non Support Of Wife

Wilford Youngblood was brought before a rustles 4, George on a charge of non support of his wife Maude Youngblood. He pled not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on a 200 dollar bond.

Wilford Youngblood George Maude Youngblood

League Sends Second Note to Bolivia and Paraguay

The League of Nations council issued a second note urging pacific settlement of the Bolivia Paraguay border dispute. President Briand was directed to monitor the case and convene a special session if needed. Bolivia and Paraguay were reminded of their international obligations and warned against military action.

League Bolivia Paraguay Lugang Switzerland Council of the League of Nations Olivia Aristride Briand

Bolivia Cannot Enter Peaceful Negotiations Over Chaco Crisis

In a League of Nations note from La Paz dated December 15, President Hernando Siles says Bolivia cannot undertake a pacific settlement of the Paraguan Bolivian situation. He accuses Paraguay of concentration of troops in the Chaco, notes Bolivian casualties on December 6, and claims Paraguay violated covenant articles 10 and 15, hindering public opinion support for talks.

LA Paz Bolivia Hernando Siles Council of the League of Nations Paraguay Chaco Pacific League

Nations Pressure Bolivia to Avoid War Over Paraguay Dispute

Washington officials expect no war between Paraguay and Bolivia as South American powers pressure Bolivia to accept arbitration. Bolivia demands moral reparations from Paraguay before arbitration, while Paraguay seeks a swift settlement under League of Nations guidance. The United States and ABC powers coordinate private efforts to secure peace.

Washington Paraguay Bolivia League of Nations ABC United States Isreed United Press Today Argentine Brazil Chile Chaco Diez de Medina Juan Ramirez Paraguyan Council of the League of Nation League South America Ramirez

Patten Leaves Millions to Charity in Will

James A. Patten, the Wheat King who died at 74 in Evanston, leaves half of his estimated 29 million fortune to seven Chicago and area charities including Evanston Hospital Association and United Charities of Chicago. The other half earmarked for his two children. The widow Amanda Patten will receive income for life, then the share is divided between charities and children. About 125 thousand dollars goes to servants, Y M C A and Monmouth College. Patten built wealth through Chicago Board of Trade grain deals before focusing on philanthropy.

Cihcago James A. Patten Agnes Patten Wider Santa Barbara Calif Aml John Lowrie Patten Kevanston Amanda Patten Chicago Board of Trade Evanston

Valley City Boy Injured By Air Gun Accident

Carlton Smith aged thirteen of Valley City was injured when a loaded airgun discharged while he played with it. The bullet entered his right hand and he was treated at Memorial hospital. medical opinion found the injury not serious and he was sent home.

Carlton Smith Valley City Carlton Memorial Hospital Seriou

Widow Freed on Charge of Killing Husband with Knife

New York December 15 Mrs Frances Kirkwood a 33 year old widow was freed today on charges of killing her husband Dr Glenn Kirkwood a veterinarian of Sunnyside Queens. The defense contends the veteran was accidentally stabbed by himself with a breadknife during a quarrel while Mrs Kirkwood was away. Assistant district attorney Robinson says the stabbing was in the heat of passion.

New York Frances Kirkwood Glenn Kirkwood Sunnyside Queens Dana Wallace

Youngstown Man to Be Appointed by Cooper

Ira Sprankle of Youngstown is slated for a top post in Governor Myers Y. Cooper's cabinet after a conference with a Youngstown Republican delegation. He is expected to be named either director of Industrial Relations or a member of the State Industrial Commission. The Mahoning County GOP was led by William A. Mason.

Columbus Ira Sprankle Youngstown Myers Y. Cooper Sprankle Cooper State Industrial Commission Willam A. Mason Mahoning County Republican Committee

Coroner to Question Heldman in Canton Murder Case

In Canton Ohio on December 15 Wilbur O Heldman, furnace salesman, is jailed pending investigation into the death of his wife Margaret the Phantom Gun Girl who allegedly killed Vernard Fearn before taking her own life. Margaret Vierce, sister of the dead woman, testified that Heldman repeatedly threatened her sister with a gun and brutalized her during marriage. She denies that Margaret wrote the death by own action letter and says the victim lacked money to travel, staying with relatives for safety. Coroner T C McQuate ordered Heldman held on suspicion.

Canton, O Lora Vierce Wilbur O. Heldman Margaret Lorain Canton Heldman Vernard Fearn Waco T. C. McQuate

Two Akron Men Fined For Liquor Violations

Foggy night in West Heights led to police stopping a dilapidated touring car. Andy Klostick and John Gorda, both of Akron, were found with a keg of liquor and a satchel of whiskey in the back seat. Each pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and were fined 250 dollars by Mayor James A Howitt.

Akron Western Heights West River Street Andy Klostick Bellows Street John Gorda James A. Howitt Klostick

Farm Bureaus To Elect Officers Next Week

Teratn County Farm Bureaus will hold their annual election meeting next week announced by C. E. Rowk county extension agent officers of the Elyria Farm Bureaus were discussed at a meeting at Town Hall.

Teratn County C. E. Rowk County Elyria

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