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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1929

Page

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Trans Atlantic flight ends in crash near Santo Antonio

Brazilian forests destroy the trans Atlantic airplane of Lt. Col. Tadeo Larre Borges and Capt. Leon Challe. Challe slightly injured, Larre Borges unharmed. Challe reaches Santo Antonio, telegram sent to Uruguay minister. Officials rush aid as wreck prompts wide response across Brazil.

Bahia Tadeo Larre Boges Leon Challe Challe Santo Antonio Larre Gorges T Larre Borges Rio de Janeiro Natal Lareenereation Company Rio Tre Janeiro Santa Antonio Pernambuco Larre Borgas Chane Seville Spain South America Brazil South Atlantic Arturo Ferrarin

AR H EROES HOP FF ON 6 000 MILE JAUNT

Squadron Leader A G Jones-Williams and Flight Lieutenant N N Jenkins launched from Cranwell at 6 00 am on a 6004 mile non stop flight to Capetown South Africa in a Fairey Navier monoplane carrying 1000 gallons of petrol. Durban is an alternate goal while the team aims to beat the world nonstop record in a 68 hour window.

London A. G. Jones-Williams N. N. Jenkins Cranwell Capetown Africa Jones-Williams Jenkins Cranwael Karach India Avorld Prenektiers Dueudenne Matrice Bellauteim LeBourget Field Paris Tsitsimar Manchuria

Auto Crashes Into Filling Station on Pittsfield LaGrange Road

County authorities search for a driver believed to have stolen an automobile in Bedford Sunday night after it rammed a gasoline station on the Pittsfield LaGrange road. The car wrecked the station building owned by Charles Gotts and was completely inside the structure when halted.

Pittsfield - LaGrange Road Bedford Charles Gotts

Lima Locomotive Works Wins Big Freight Order

Lima Locomotive Works received an order for twenty five giant freight locomotives for the Missouri Pacific railroad. The engines will cost more than $2,500,000 as part of the Missouri Pacific's $25,000,000 expansion plan announced today in Lima, Ohio.

Lima Locomotive Plant Lima. Q Lima Locomotive Works Missouri Pacific Railroad Missouri Pacific

From 21 to County Extension Agent Career Overview

Tiertan R. Al ker worked at Mason Tire and Rubber in Kent Ohio at 21 then returned to Ohio State University for two years of study. He earned a Master’s in soils, joined Geauga County as extension agent in August 1925, moved to Elyria in 1929 as Lorain County agent. Married with one son, he lives at 219 Stanford Avenue and aspired as a boy to be a forest ranger.

Tiertan R. Alker Mason Tire and Rubber Company Kent Ohio Ohio State University Ohio State Geauga County Elyria Lorain County Alger Stanford Wenuwe

French fliers set new distance record on closed course

Paris and Istres report Dieudonne Coste and Paul Coda flew a triangular 206 mile course at about 100 mph, surpassing 4761 miles in 55 hours and 8 minutes and totaling around 4870 miles with fuel savings. They averaged 52 hours aloft on a 3,900 mile leg, aiming to extend total distance barring accidents.

Marseilles Raneer Dee Dieudoune Coste Istres 1Si Plom Coste Hs Companion Paris Coda Caste Maurice Bellante Tsitsmar Manchuria

Empty Stocking Fund Mounts Slowly

The Empty Stocking fund for Elyria grows slowly with $329.45 received and $90 in outstanding pledges. Treasurer Alex C. Dehileman reports five dollars from Boy Scouts Troop Four and the Veterans of Foreign Wars plus individual gifts this morning.

Elyria S Alex C. Dehileman Boy Scouts Veterans of Foreign Wars

Federal income taxes reduced in 1929 plan

Washington reports a one percent rate cut to 1929 incomes set to save individuals about 70 million dollars and corporations around 90 million. Hoover and Mellon push a flexible annual tax plan with reductions varying by income, with larger cuts for higher earners and a 12 1/2 percent corporate rate down to 11 1/2.

Washington Hoover Seery Treasury Mellon Esterday Thraove Iesa Urder Melon Melton Congress

Quake Of Severe Intensity Recorded At Pes Body Museum

An earthquake of severe intensity lasting one hour was recorded today on the seismograph at Pes body museum. Yale observer Fred C. Herpech reports the quake began at 6 49 and occurred about 1750 miles from New Haven. Direction not yet determined.

NEW Havgan. Com Pes Yale University Fred C. Herpech New Haven

Health chief appointments announced in Columbus

State Health Director Dr CG Neal announced the appointment of Dr Homer Austin of Columbus as head of the Hygiene division and Dr Alfred B Lipber of Columbus as head of the division of child hygiene in the State Wealth department on December 17.

Columbus CG. A. Neal Homer Austin State Wealth Department Alfred B. Lipber

Death of Mrs. Mary Rittner in stove fire tragedy

A Delaware incident reports the death of 39 year old Mrs. Mary Rittner after her clothing caught fire from flames rising from a heating stove. The accident occurred at her home, and authorities are investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the blaze.

Delaware Mary Rittner

Cold Wave Expected to Hit Ohio Tomorrow

Bulletin from Columbus reports the United States Weather Bureau predicts a cold wave sweeping Ohio tomorrow with temperatures dropping to around 10 degrees. Rain tonight in central and western parts and snow tomorrow will herald the cold air mass.

Columbus Ohio Inmoerrou United States Weather Bureau Washington Toway

Campaign to raise five million for Ohio Methodist Temple

Ohio Methodists launch a statewide drive to raise 5 million dollars for a 24 story Methodist Temple in Columbus. Construction may start next year and the project aims to be paid in full upon completion with every layman urged to participate.

Columbus Ann Hed Tadaw Wamune Lee Empia Cc Sthc

May trial to beginEd delayed by illness in Lorain manslaughter case

Opening of the Williams trial in Lorain for manslaughter was postponed to tomorrow due to illness of Assistant Prosecutor John Harding. Williams, indicted for manslaughter in the October 21 car crash that killed William Clark, faced a jury selection that stretched into the first day. Also noted: repair work on Third Street and West Bridge Street and a county hearing on Baker Harrington ditch assessments in Eaton and Columbia townships, with parking violation tags dropping to eight.

Williams Lorain May Don Myers John Harding Charles Adams William Clark Baker-Harrington Eaton Columbia Townships

Judges Named For Yuletide Illumination Contest

The Chronicle Telegram names judges Miss Mary Frances Squire Mrs. Herman Stevens and George H. Chamberlain to pick three Yuletide Illumination winners. Awards range 25 15 and 10 dollars. Entry is open to all city residents and entries are due by year end with judge visits planned between Christmas and New Year.

Chronicle-Telegram Mary Frances Squire Herman Stevens George H. Chamberlain Chronfield Telegram

Coroner Details Findings On Timms Spring Disaster

Coroner Perry released findings into the Timms Spring Company blast that killed six employees. He concluded gas pressure in an old line caused the explosion after a three-fourths inch hole admitted gas into the building. An inquest and probe by officials examined possible negligence in testing and ignition.

Geronty Myles Perri Timms Spring Company Perry Withe A Don Myers Myers

Award judgments in Lorain accident case total 2510 each

Tenor of verdicts in common pleas court on July 1928 accident that killed two Lorain children. Tre Crea Company found liable for 2510 to estate of Andrew Urnains and 2510 to administrator of Patricia Muay. Victims were nine year old Michael Hrelia and three year old Patricia Muay, both Lorain residents.

Common Pleas Nrichwine Tre Crea Company Andrew Ur Muchael Hrelia Iatwin Fandant Ray Islyrin Syne Twenty-Third Street Loram John May Patricia Muay Elyria Avenue Lorain

Sixty Miners Entombed After Oklahoma Mine Blast

Sixty miners were reported entombed in the Old Town coal mine north of McAlester Oklahoma after an explosion today. Rescue efforts were underway as officials assessed the situation and possible casualties. The incident occurred in the Old Town mine, a key regional coal operation.

Mcalester Okla Old Town Here

Chest conference at hospital today invites lung checkups

New cases of tuberculosis are being discovered at every chest conference held under the Lorain County Public Health Council. The events are funded by Christmas Seals sales, with a special examiner available without charge for those worried about lung health.

Loraine County Aly

Dramatic Overhaul Shakes Cleveland Police Department

Three major changes swept through the Cleveland police force after an internal inquiry into alleged leaks. Captain Winfield Potts, head of the detective bureau, was reassigned to the third precinct to probe racketeering, Detective W.H. was demoted to patrol duty, and Emma Selin Her, a six year bureau veteran, was dismissed. The shakeup followed inspector Reid’s testimony and claims of contradiction with Detective Lieutenant Frank W. Story.

Cleveland Dew Pelion Department Edwin D. Ba Winiet Potts Detective Bureau of Criminal Investiion Emma SelinHer Reid Frank W. Story Larcy

Dow Tax Rearing Under Way

County prosecutors report slow tax hearings underway as a new tax law prompts assessments. Officials note that the Dow tax law, tied to state prohibition actions, has led to a $100 assessment on property sales and multiple cases awaiting review for justification.

DOW Riine Wielow Ingmar Meyer Tatra County

Bound Over On Liquor Charge In Browshelm Case

Bound over on a third offense liquor charge. Was arrested by Sheriff Clarence Adams and deputies last night on River Road, Browshelm. Judge W. J. Thompson set bond at $590 for Wellman.

Wellman River Road Browshelm Clarence Adams W. Jises B. Thompson

Capacity crowd packs Elytia council meeting over traffic ordinance

City Council held its last regular session of the year as residents and council members debated Elytia's traffic ordinance. The chamber was packed with spectators, many outside the doors, while critics and supporters voiced concerns, with committee referrals to December 30 for reporting. The Chamber of Commerce urged changes including extending 30 minute parking to two hours and banning certain U turns, plus a one hour curb to street line parking allowance when paved. A property owners petition sought repeal or modification of sections restricting parking times, with emphasis on Court Street parking differences.

Elytia Council Chamber Lotuv Police and Fire Chamber of Commerce Inter Petidiona Chamber Flyria Court Street

Insertion Ad Sells Ten Merry-Go-Round Horses

A newspaper insertion reports that ten merry-go-round horses were sold and calls continue to arrive seeking more information. The note indicates ongoing interest in the sale and emphasizes the remaining demand for the items.

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