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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
1
Oklahoma City, Dec 19. Impeachment of Governor Henry Johnston appeared inevitable as the twelfth legislature united Democratic reconcilables with Republicans to form a committee to investigate the governor's office and all state departments, signaling the imminent downfall of his administration.
Rescue crews in Kentucky fought through darkness to reach six men trapped after an explosion at Black Diamond Coal Company near Drake, with eight men in the shaft. Two escaped uninjured while officials feared the others were killed. S.A. Green and W.W. Bridges led the rescue efforts as rock and timbers blocked the 400 foot level.
City records show 469 building permits issued so far in 1928, just ten more than all of 1927’s 459. Estimated construction value this year totals $945,310 compared with $1,016,415 in 1927, while actual costs tend to rise with changes and price shifts. The last two months bring 65 permits per month and $147,520 in permits, up from $101,690 the year prior, signaling a stronger 1929 outlook per authoritative sources.
Lorain harbor will host 27 lake freighters for the winter lay-up, per Great Lakes Towing manager William Campbell. The lake season closed December 15, down from 36 boats last year. In Napoleon, three men plead guilty to highway robbery and receive ten years hard labor. victims include Arthur Hoffer of Liberty Center, Jack Jorrison of a local grocer, and George Stecman a retired traveling mint.
Lorain patrolman Louis Cicco is entitled to about 400 dollars in back pay after a suspension tied to the Heywood shooting on September 26. City Solicitor Wesley L. Gritty ruled Cicco was reinstated on December 5 and has since served as a patrolman.
Clarence E. Adams announced nine deputy sheriffs at a social gathering attended by deputies wives and local newspaper men. Appointees include Chief Deputy Clarence Dick of Lorain, with others from Elyria Lorain and Wellington, many previously connected to former sheriffs, plus special deputies for road patrol and general work. The event was hosted at Bob Rogers home on Kenyon avenue with most newly appointed deputies and reporters in attendance.
In Columbus Ohio a night of robberies targeted multiple venues. Detroit businessman L A Poser was robbed of 2700 dollars after two armed men confronted him as he left a streetcar. A theater robbery failed when a young female cashier acted quickly, and Miss Margaret Roberts thwarted a hold up at Loew's Broad by securing receipts in a strong box. The Northern theater lost 50 dollars to a bandit.
The Elyria Americanization Council held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon electing officers and three trustees for three year terms. Reports from Doris Todd show 44 444 attendees at the Settlement House from Dec 1927 to Nov 1928, with extensive services, educational work, library lending, and club activities.
Italian Field Marshal Count Luigi Cadorna, commander of the Italian army 1916 to 1917, remains unconscious in Bordighera after a cerebral thrombosis and heart attack. The courtess and their daughter were at the bedside as death was expected momentarily.
Superintendent R C Maston reports Elyria public schools show normal attendance. Absences run about seven percent, typical for December, with teachers and pupils near normal levels. Illnesses cited include mumps and measles and the Christmas season thought to account for some absences. No closing or alarm is anticipated while conditions stay satisfactory.
On BLOCK ISLAND December 19 navy salvagers raised the resunken submarine S-4 after tests of pad eyes a new pontoon chin device. The nose surfaced first last night while the tail lay 55 feet down and flooded motor compartments delayed the lift until today. A motor room flood was cleared by a new external valve system and the sub surfaced in ten minutes. The earlier S-1 was floated after 48 hours for similar testing.
Fremont, C., Dec 18 Hope was abandoned by physicians and relatives for the recovery of A C Wrigley 80 president of the Wrigley Brothers Printing Co and general manager of the Fremont Daily News who was injured in a Saturday automobile crash driven by Harold J Deal 21 a motion picture operator of Fremont Wrigley s condition grew weaker with doctors at his bedside reporting the reed newspaper publisher cannot be. His daughters Mrs Williams Zahm Waco Tonas and Mrs Bes sle Swift Bellevue Pa have been summoned to Fremont Wrigley suffered a concussion of the brain which paralyzed his left side He is 80 years old today.
Fred Jacobs Smith, son of composer Carrie Jacobs Bond, near Lake Arrowhead California, shot himself in the head after leaving letters to family about health worries. The report notes the distress over his health and personal crisis surrounding the tragedy.
Mrs. Coolidge left Washington for Northampton Massachusetts to visit her mother Mrs. Lemira Goodhue who had been ill in a hospital there for a year. The White House announced she would return to the capital in time to spend the Christmas holidays with the President.
Washington Dec 19 Congress will adjourn Saturday for the Christmas holidays and will reconvene Jan 3. The House joint resolution proposing these dates was adopted today by the Senate without debate.
Mel Harrison of North Olmsted and Scott Cook of Lakewood were seriously injured when their car collided with a freight train on the Detroit road between Case and Aldey Toads. Cook suffered facial injuries and a crushed nose. Harrison sustained lacerations and severe bruising. Both were taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital after the collision and were reported to be improving. The crash occurred as the men had been to a party at Spring Valley Country club. sheriff’s deputies investigated and noted the crossing visibility may have contributed.
A special Inter American Conference mediation panel met in Washington on December 19 to discuss steps to implement good offices for conciliation between Bolivia and Paraguay. Chairman Maurinua of Peru indicated the aim is speedy settlement, with Bolivian minister Diez de Medina attending talks and delegates expected to join before adjournment. Maurtua stressed that good offices seek voluntary accord, not binding rulings.
An official bulletin from royal physicians states King George had a restful night in London and shows slight improvement after a Sunday downturn. The latest update, signed by Stanley Howett, Hugh Rigby, and Dawson of Venn, notes continued progress and was issued at 11 a.m. Nev 19.
Canton detective Ora Slater pressed to reveal more on the Vernard Fearn murder and the Heldman death as two Akron women linked to Heldman’s early life are sought. Coroner McQuate aims to locate an unnamed woman tied to Heldman and a confidential service she provided, with Stark County authorities puzzled by her disappearance.
Three army planes scoured the Grand Canyon of the Colorado to locate Mr and Mrs Glenn R Hyde of Hansen Idaho who disappeared after leaving Green River Utah on October 29 for a trip through the mule deep Gorge. One plane from Grand Canyon joined the search from the river upper reaches while two others followed the Col deat River mouth from Needles to Las Vegas. Local Indians joined the search as river edges and narrow trails were examined for signs of the missing couple who may have been drowned or stranded on a ledge.
Washington reports from 42 states indicate more than 700000 people in the United States have influenza. Official weekly totals show 141,900 new cases through December 15, with officials estimating the total far higher. State figures include Missouri 71683, California 6655, Georgia 4462, Ohio WS, Florida 93, and other numbers totaling the national spread.
A jury in the common pleas court under Judge W T Thompson awarded Mrs Hattie Joslin Vermilion $1000 against Frederic M Potter Sandusky for injuries from the Sandusky Cleveland road accident on December 25 1926. The trial had been waived earlier and Judge A R Webber presided. prior grant of $2500 to the plaintiff was overturned on a new trial request.
Elyria reports an auto theft roundup after two youths fled during arrest. Franklin Rust, 208 Cornell Avenue, described as formerly from Grafton, aided in detaining one suspect. Charley Dannerline, 22, of 112 Warren Avenue, will face auto theft charges in police court tomorrow. The second suspect remains at large.
Des Moines dispatch reports a barracks fire at Fort Des Moines army post destroying the building and causing one death. Private Joe Koztero, 22, of Cleveland Ohio, Troop E Fourteenth Cavalry, was found dead amid the ruins with about ten thousand dollars in property loss.
Elyria will close its old public library on December 22 at 8 p m to move 36 000 volumes to the new Third street building not yet opened. Ingersoll says furniture and equipment will be new with metal stacks and a large charging desk. opening date to be announced. A historical room in the basement will house the Lorain County Historical Society collection, some of which was damaged in a past fire.
Asuncion, Paraguay, Dec 19 mobilization of the Paraguayan army ended today with about thirty thousand men recalled. The move followed Bolivia accepting the Pan American arbitration and the conference in the border Chaco dispute, which had brought the two nations to the brink of war after clashes left soldiers dead.
A female motorist was injured Tuesday afternoon when her car went off North Ridsertane and overturned into a ditch. Her husband, the driver, was uninjured. She was taken to Elyria Memorial hospital for treatment.
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