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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1927

Page

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Woman's body found under Rocky River bridge

A man reported his wife missing after she rose from bed earlier that morning. Searchers found a body under the ice near the quarry bridge on Rocky River. Coroner and sheriff investigated. funeral plans incomplete. Fred Allen, a local house builder, is named in the notice.

Treed Ati Mast Raver Road Columbia Tuund Dev Lee Quarry Bridge Auew Fuller California Richard Tut Rocky River Allen Myles Perry Shericki Mathews Hartes Leon Berea Fred Allen

Imprisoned Aliens Face Canning Over Christmas

A battered OCR item reports on figures including George Remus, William Ff Laeder, and Jade Lieder with references to trials and potential liberty. Mentions Herman Hoppe Th UU Melutyre and Thomas A Ravins tied to a case. Awaiting a decision before next Wednesday, Nesladers aware of the parole context. Grounded, emotions run as the subject eyes Christmas outside.

Cencinnate George Remus William Ff Teutree Intignnaire Irs Herman, Hoppe Th UU. Melutyre Thomas A. Ravins Jude Leeders Jade Lieder Hemus Om Bouloy

Lindberghs Plan Quiet Christmas in Mexico City

The Lindberghs spent Christmas in Mexico City with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh aiming to dine at the American embassy with staff. Mrs Fran geline Lindbergh arrived from quiet rain yesterday at Valbuena field. The aviator searched by air for her plane as she landed in a Ford Toupeplane.

Mexico City Lindberghs Mrer Christmeas Col Claries A. Lindbergh New York Paris Frangeline Lindbergh Vaibnenn Qietrait Henor Prutiergh

Papal honors awarded to Cleveland clergy and lay members

Papal honors were conferred on three Cleveland priests and five laypersons and two women, with Msgr. Joseph F W Smith named domestic prelate and Prothonotary apostolic. James A Mebschait and Rev. F J Hroch also elevated to monsignor. Lay honorees include John J Bernet, Anthony Carlin, Philip Marquerd, and Miss Rose Dannemiller plus Mrs Rosa Klorer of Canton.

Cleveland Catholic Universe Hullelin Joseph F W. Smith St. Philomena’s Church James A. Mebschait F. J. Hroch Hast Neveland Federation of Labor Walher McFadden Ding Se Vasoreed Assilant Nest Euclid Evenin Sist Street St. Agnes’ Parsy Kivyia Woly

White House preps for Christmas at the Coolidges

Washington December 23 The first colorful touches of Christmas appear at the White House with wreaths trees and green decorations Mrs Coolidge plans private gift exchanges and decorates five trees Three Christmas dinners feature many delicacies including nine turkeys two ducks and honey from South Dakota Public observances are set for Christmas Eve with a community light and a concert by the Interstate Commerce Commission and Marine Band singers broadcast on NBC

Washington Der Blark Hills South Dakota White House Lisltenin National Broadcasting Company Rehain Tne

Body of Girl Found in Ditch Bluffton Case

An inquiry began today into the death of Cleona Steamen, 24, of Elida, found dead in a ditch along the Trixte Highway south of Bluffton. Police say she died late Thursday night after a mental health crisis led her to ask someone to take her to Tolrain. Her mother reported the incident.

Unclear Sailor Losses Rise Over Sunken Saline Vessel

Fragmentary report notes sunken salimaring with ten officers and men found within it. Navy officers state relief is rising but cannot be raised until June while weather conditions hinder salvage operations led by Weatherweil Devine.

Pheer Agring Navy

Elyria Girl Attacked by Colored Man Near Chestnut

Anna Thegler, 14, of 37 Chestnut Street, was attacked by a dark skinned man on Chestnut Street near the undercut while walking home from a store. He tore her dress and scratched her face and arms before she fled toward home. A passing car struck her as she crossed Elm Street. She was not seriously injured.

Anna Thegler Chestnut Street Anna Chratnut Street Elm Street Ted Smith Winckles Street Thea Girth

Dem National Committee Set to Pick Convention City

The Democratic National Committee meets January 2 in Washington to select a convention site and hold a Jackson Day dinner with party leaders. Reed of Missouri aims to push his presidential bid, and Reed may speak. Governor Al Smith cannot attend due to New York Legislature session. Smith supporters may reassess sentiment. Republican primaries begin March 13 in New Hampshire, with more contests to follow.

Washington Dec Democratic National Committee Reed Missouri al Smith New York Smith New Hampshire

Grayson family plans new Atlantic flight attempt

Mrs Frances Grayson, with pilot Lieut Oskar Onda and Wright expert Fred Koehler, aims to depart from Curtiss Field New York at about 4 30 p m for Marble Grace Newfoundland. They expect a nonstop first leg and to stay aloft overnight as they resume the uqueli post poned flight across the Atlantic.

Curtiss Field Dee Frances Wilson Jayson Atlantic Oskar Onda Deer Weee Toldshorough Fred Koehler Wright Motor New York Marbor Grace Newfoundland

Mrs Nye to be laid to rest in Lorain Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs Lynn Finher Nye wife of Judge Daverd Nye will be held from the home at 83 Washington avenue Saturday at 2 30 Pastor William Muir Avid will officiate and burial will be at Nidgelawn cemetery The 83 year old Nye died Thursday after a long illness She was born July 20 1845 in Independence township Cuyahoga county Her husband Judge David J Nye aged 84 is surviving along with one son Horace and the widow of David Fisher Nye who died in 1912 The family has a long Civil War and World War I charitable record through Red Cross and other efforts.

Lynn Finher Nye Daverd Nye Lorain County Washington Avenue William Muir Avid Wurlal Nidgelawn Cleveland Luna Fisher David J. Nore Elyria Third Street Nye Nyé Red Cross David J. Nye Loraln County

Bandits Steal Payroll in Cleveland Holdup

Two bandits seized $1,508.97 payroll of Power Light Switchboard Co. in broad daylight as Glenn Cook paymaster and assistant Warl Slugger exited a bank. They jumped from a running curbside car, threatened with revolvers, grabbed the bag, and disappeared into city traffic.

Cleveland Power-Light Switchboard Co Glenn Cook Warl Slugger

Hewitt To Die In Ohio Chair Alone On Jan 8

Flord Hewitt, 17, is to be executed at the Ohio Penitentiary between six and eight tonight for the Feb 14 murder of Fred Brown Jr. Warden Thomas said Hewitt will receive the last meal, with fried chicken on the usual menu. The Board of Clemency asked Governor Tyner for clemency, but denied involvement in Hewitt’s case.

Columbus. O Flord Hewitt Fred Brown, Jr Hewitt Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Wdlward Tyner Vewitt Tewitt

Governor Donahey Plans Quiet Christmas at Mansion

Columbus December 23 Governor Vick Donahey says Christmas will be low key at the executive mansion in Your with Mrs Donahey and the Donahey family. He mentions turkey gifts from friends, delivering baskets with Col Walter Collins Volunteers of America, and a possible family skating trip to Indian Lake with remarks about the grandchildren and several Donahey relatives from Cleveland and elsewhere.

Columbus Ohio Vick Dovaher Mre. Tionabey Donaney Donalyor Turkey Col Walter Collins The Volunteers of America Indian Lake Donahey Bernater James Huff Alrs Park G, Ogden Toher Donahes Cleveland Hal John Vic James Dorothy Marian Donaber

Gov Donahey names state highway and public works heads

Governor Donahey announces George H. Schlesinger of Columbus as state director of highways and Richard T. Wisda of Defiance as director of public works under the Norton highway code. The code separates the duties, places Wisda in the governor’s cabinet for a one year term, and allows removal at will.

Columbbus Donaher Georgea H. Schlesinger Columbus Richard T. Wisda Defiance Schlesinger Wisda Witel

Alleged Wife Of Cult Leader Arrested In Pittsburgh

Neten Chesiyn, said to be the alleged wife and daughter of Tir Homer Thompson, head of a local cult, was arrested at a post office in Pittsburgh while awaiting a letter. She previously bonded out here last July and is wanted for questioning in Thompson’s escape from a psychiatric ward two weeks earlier. Three men crowned today in Fort Lee when a cofferdam being used near the New York Bridge was washed ashore as workers toiled.

Cleveland Neten Chesiyn Tir Homer Thompson Pittsburgh U. 8 A. FE. Bernsteen Cat Thompson Fort Lee New York Bridge

Move to shift presidential inauguration date debated by Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a joint resolution by Senator Norije of Nebraska to amend the constitutional date for presidential inaugurations. It proposes inaugurating the president and vice president on January 15 after the election and starting congressional terms on January 4, altering current timing and procedures.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee

Fair And Cold Predicted For Christmas Eve

Weather forecaster R H Weightman predicts a cold Christmas Eve with mostly fair skies east of the Mississippi. He says Santa may switch to a car in parts of the eastern United States but snow could fall in northern New York and along eastern Lake Ontario before dawn, with a possible northwest disturbance bringing rain or no precipitation further east.

Washington Santa Claus United States R. H W. Weightman United Press Today New York Lake Rie New Eyeland Weightman Mississippi

Indicted Kidnapper Hickman Captured After Parker Case

In California the suspect Hickman was indicted for kidnapping and murder by a grand jury. He was arrested in Pendleton and faces extradition to Sacramento. News of Marion Parker’s abduction and Hickman’s confession sparked relief and a citywide manhunt. Officers estimate thousands participated in the investigation across the Pacific coast, with hundreds questioned as the hunt dominated headlines. The case involved possible accomplices but police later pursued only Hickman, while searches for Andrew Cramer and the Dunning were pursued.

Ngales Calif Hickman Pendleton Oreagon Sacramento Wickman Marion Parker Perry Parker Herman Cline Cline Central Police Station Marlon Parker Mau Hirt Los Angeles Pacific Coast Marion Merchante Andrew Cramer Dunning Virkinna Rory Heckman Eliy Tekan Thistriet Aga Wess Naliee Daranit Punt Nf Eta OV Cayman Vee Grafis Odisiniet Ablames Cramer Hwickman

Prisoner tied to hangman fate as Hickman faced extradition

California moved swiftly to save Edward Hickman, jailed in Pendleton Oregon for kidnapping and murder. Detectives flew to Pendleton while others sought extradition from Governor Young. Grand jury indictments came in 28 minutes as Perry Parker described the moment the child's body was shown to him. Officials prepared for possible mob violence during Hickman's return.

Los Angeles Cal Sacramento Young Tuickman Hickman California Grand Jury Perry Parker

Hickman Denies Murder of Child in California Case

Edward Hickman, guarded amid possible mob action, denies killing Marion Parker aged 12 in Pendleton Oregon. He claims an accomplice, Andrew Cramer, and a woman named Miss June Dunning, killed the girl while Hickman says he kidnapped her for tuition funds. Police doubt the existence of Cramer and Dunning as he describes them.

Pendleton Ovc Edward Hickman California Marion Parker Hickman Andrew Cramer Cramer Miss June Dunning Miss Dunning Los Angeles Perry M. Parker

Mother of Hickman tied to asylum history in plea note

Dec 25 basis for possible plea of hereditary insanity to spare Edward Hickman from the gallows emerges as investigation reveals Eva Hickman, mother of the kidnapper Marion Parker, had previously attempted to harm her own child and spent time in an asylum. Neighbors say the couple separated after a 1912 episode. records note Mrs Hickman’s illness and family strain surrounding the case.

Edward Hickman Eva Hickman Marion Parker Los Angeles Heress West Hartford Ark Abs. Hickman Pr. E.R. Jones Hartford Arkansas Hickman

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