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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

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Jardine to back Hoover in Republican bid

Secretary of Agriculture Jardine plans to support Herbert Hoover for the Republican nomination. He views Hoover as a fit president and attentive to farmers' problems, though Jardine faces a delicate position due to Curtis as his home state’s favorite son.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Jardine Herbert Hoover Hoover Jardiae Curtis Rantas Secretar Ture Kansas America

County tax collections reach over two million

Records in the county treasurer's office show 2 57 169.26 collected so far this week with a large portion from Lorain. Hundreds of checks await processing and the delinquent deadline passed yesterday. Officials expect total receipts around 2 560 000 though final figures need days to firm up.

Lorain Clarence

Captain Donnellan's abortive flight to Belize from Cuba

Captain Joseph Donnellan began a 650 mile over water flight from Columbia field toward British Honduras in a goodwill tour toward South America. He encountered fog near the Cuban coast and later planned a longer 18,000 mile round trip to link northern and southern continents.

Havana Joseph Dourlian Donnellan Cuba Joseph Donnellan South America Columbia British Honduras St. Joseph, Mich United States Norost

War condemnation clause in draft British American arbitration treaty

London February 13 a draft preamble of the forthcoming arbitration treaty between Britain and the United States includes a clause condemning war. Godfrey Locker-Lampson and the foreign secretary's secretary spoke on the matter in the Commons today.

London Godfrey Locker-Lampson Hersecretary of Foreign Affairs

Hoover to Present Flood Control Views Before Senate

Secretary of Commerce Hoover will appear before the Interstate Commerce Committee on February 24 to present his views on Mississippi flood control. Chairman Jones spoke by telephone with Hoover who was fishing in Florida and arranged the appearance date.

Hoover Washington Secretary of Commerce Senate Nterstate Commerce Committee Mississippi Jores Florida Bloover Jones

Witnesses Identify Liberty Bonds in New York Hearing

Two witnesses told the Teapot Dome probe in New York they could identify liberty bonds purchased by Continental Trading Co. The testimony concerns 875,009 of 334 Liberty bonds worth 74,718 dollars deposited to Dupont’s account. Bernier and others face reopening testimony as part of the probe into bond transactions.

Washington New York Liberty Bonds Coleman Dupont Republiiad National Com Nye Continental Trading Co Joseph F McManon Potter API Compans James Berniert C. F. Childs and Company Wittesses Saje Duppent

Plane Plunge Kills Captain at Wilbur Wright Field

Cincinnati dispatch reports Captain Thomas Miller was killed instantly when a training plane piloted by Lieut. Edward Laughlinentered a tail spin from 300 feet and crashed at Wilbur Wright field. Laughlin survived with slight injuries.

Cincinnati Thomas WH. 3Liller Wilbur Wright Field Edw Laughlin Lauchlin

Muskingum County GOP Endorses Hoover for President

The Muskingum county Republican executive committee met and endorsed Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover for the Republican presidential nomination. Hoover delegates from the 1ath district were also endorsed, with a 17 to 6 vote in favor.

Muskinglim County Herbert Hoover Zanesville Muskingum County Republican Hoover

Death of Lord Oxford Ends Era in British Politics

The Earl of Oxford Herbert Asquith, a key British statesman and prime minister at the start of World War I, died at 6 50 am aged 73 after a long illness. His wife Margot Asquith was by his side as crowds gathered outside. He led Britain from 1908 to 1916 and later reconciled with Lloyd George before their falling out.

Sliton Courtney Earl of Oxford and Asquith England UWO &Cars Great Britain Oxford” University Emma Margaret Tennant Eastland America Navi Lloyd George Lord Oxford

Air Mail Plane Falls Into River Near Glenwood Station

A New York to Chicago air mail plane piloted by Edgar W. Leedy of Youngstown Ohio crashed into the Monongahela River at Glenwood Station near Pittsburgh today after taking off from Bettis Field McKeeport Pennsylvania. Leedy was reported uninjured.

Pittsburgh Edgar W. Leedy Youngstown Ohio Glenwood Station Pwae Bettis Field MecKeepsort New York Chicago Leedy

Must Be Pioneers To Show The Way Declares Lindbergh

Col Charles A Lindbergh declares pioneers must show the way as controversy simmers over future flights and calls in Congress for a possible resolution to curb hazardous aviation. He defends recent flights as carefully planned ventures and says no plans exist beyond an upcoming air mail trip.

Lindberg St. Louis Aulet

Born In Germany Can't Run For President

Sandusky Ohio February 15 Charles J Direcks a Sandusky farmer who sought the presidency on a platform of wine and beer delivery is out of the race after a local woman revealed he was born in Germany and ineligible under the constitution. Direcks called it a sham that a man who wants to do the square thing cannot be president due to birthplace.

Sandusky, CO Charles J. Direcks Sandusky Direk Germany Dircks

Hoover aides to ignore charges in Ohio campaign

In Columbus on February 13, Hoover campaign managers for Herbert Hoover will ignore charges from Carmi Thompson that Willis handled a deal to split Ohio delegates. Thompson alleged a division plan to favor another candidate after Willis announced his bid.

Columbus Secretary of Commerce Herbert Huesre Ohio Carmi AL Thomps Ator Frank Bo Soa Thompson Willis Hoover

Ohio Republican Maschke Resigns From Rallong Committeeman Role

Maurice H Maschke of Ohio writes to Senator Frank Willis detailing reasons for withdrawing support from Willis and accuses Willis of shifting stance on delegates. Maschke urges publication of the letter but refuses to disclose it to reporters, leaving the matter to Willis to reveal.

Cleveland, O Maurice H. Maschke Maschke Wills Ghia Willis Gates

Ohio Republicans clash over delegate pledges and primary loyalties

Tensions rise as Willa and Hoover factions press for control of Ohio delegates. Thompson denounces demands as unworkable restricting Willis and warns of rights being trampled. Maschke withdraws tentative Willis backing to back Hoover, while leaders plan a full delegate slate to be approved by Hanover and sent to Washington.

Willa Hoover Ohio Hanser Willis Thompson Sand Oain Thompson H. Moses New Hampshire Elias Cleveland Maurice H. Maschke Republican National Committee Cleland Hanover Washington

Government rests in Buckley case in Misa Mills murder

In Cambridge Massachusetts at noon the government rested its case in the trial of Joseph Foster Huckles 25 charged with killing his sweetheart Misa Grace Mills. The sole witness for the state testified before the defense was to begin later today. If convicted he could face the electric chair.

Cambridge Mass Joseph Foster Huckles Misa Grace Mills Buckley Tony

Navy Committee Drafts Moderate Build Plan Post Coolidge Pact

Washington Feb 15 The House Naval Affairs Committee moves to draft a moderate naval program after President Coolidge agrees to cut the earlier expansive plan. The panel aims for about 13 cruisers possibly two aircraft carriers and one destroyer leader, with no submarines. The package seeks congressional acceptance while balancing protests and projections of cost and personnel.

Washington House Naval Affairs Committee Compines Comriites Drafia Coslidge Ling Congress United States Jpayy Br Coolidge Navy Willmr Britten Om Guide Prudent Coolidge

Merchants 10 Hold 0-07 Cooperative Clearance Sale

Merchants division of the trade association announces a two day cooperative clearance sale to run Thursday and Friday this week. Merchants with licenses showcase new Spanish merchandise arriving for the event and will discount odd lots to clear space for fresh stock. Anticipated crowds are expected at the sale.

Tha Les of Trade AY Ing Cence Spain Dea

Judge Webber Speaks on Lincoln at Akron Church

Judge Tadse A. Webber spoke to the First Methodist Church gathering in Akron about Abraham Lincoln, delivering remarks in a meeting of the Kwanis club and addressing men and women present.

Tadse A. Webber Sandusky Ees Kiv Lincoln Judge Webber First Methodist Church Akron

Hoover Club Of Fifty Formed In Lorain

Lorain February 25. About fifty men join to form the Hoover Club Of Fifty with Harry J L Shaw a Republican leader guiding the effort. The group aims to back President Hoover and support Hoover’s policies locally.

Hoover Club of Fifty Lorain Peh Clu Harry JL. Shaw Moovler

Late News Bullets Delay Arbitration Treaty Action

A Washington report states the Senate Foreign Relations Committee halted action on the New France American arbitration treaty and summoned Secretary Kellogg for interpretation. Other items note milk relief for Southern Ohio coal fields, a farmer Frank Foxt’s suicide near Sidney, and mixed political updates from Washington and Kentucky.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kelloge

Start Work On Third Floor Of Court House

County plans finish of third floor for a law library and a third court room on the second floor. Walls to be painted and minor prep by county employees. Outlay includes tiling, flooring, heating and other details to be done for contract.

Court House

Senate Debates Walsh Resolution and Arbitration Treaty

Congress continues debate on Walsh resolution for public utilities investigation. Foreign relations committee studies arbitration treaty while representatives discuss bituminous coal dispute. House schedules Treasury post office appropriation. Naval Affairs panel hears protests on naval projects.

Senate Foreign Oo Relations Freoch Interstate Commerree Committee Arts Johnson Rolmien House Treasury-Post Office Naval Affairs Committee

Two Youths Captured After Exciting Battles in Ohio

In St Clairsville Ohio on February 15 Sheriff Hardesty announced the arrest of a man who gave the name Albert Jennings but who matches John Burns, a reformatory escapee suspected in the disappearance of two Indiana deputy sheriffs. The companion is believed to be Samuel Baxter. They were captured after a pursuit following an exchange of vehicles and were wounded during the arrest. Authorities traced the pair from Lafayette Indiana toward Pendleton Reformatory where they were to serve five years for burglary.

ST. Clairsville C. C. Hardesty Albert Jennings John Burns Indiana LaFayette Ind Pendleton Hardesty Burns Samuel Baxter Clairsville St Clairsville Sheri Resicy Wardesty Mapan Deratus Indiama Lafateur Tippecanoe County Stirsvills John Runs Baxter Joan

Battle to Halt Release of Remus Plan

Plans outlined at a conference called by Attorney General Edward C Turner aim to block George Remus from being released from the state hospital for the criminally insane at Lima. Attendees include Hamilton County prosecutor Charles P Taft II Lima prosecutors and state officials. The state will oppose a writ of habeas corpus and seek to keep Remus detained with a hearing set for Monday.

Columbis George Remus Cincinnasti Remus Healine Lima Imogene

Favorable Report On Resolution For Coal Probe

Washington action favors a Johnson investigation into coal fields across Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. The Reed amendment to curb freight rate inquiry was removed from the resolution and wording was changed to allow the Interstate Commerce Committee or a subcommittee to conduct the investigations. The original resolution called for intervention law by the fall committee.

Washington Feoyo Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Interstate Commerce Committee

Hickman and Fal Go On Trial For Murder

William Edward Hickman and Welles Truni face trial in Los Angeles for the murder of druggist C Ivy Toms at Rose Hill. Judge Carlos Herdy overruled a continuance motion. defense attorney Jerome Walsh Nled filed an affidavit claiming insufficient time to prepare. Hickman showed calm demeanor as jury selection began.

Court Room Los Angeles William Edward Hickman Welles Truni C. Ivy Toms Rose Hill Swether -Court

FORMER KLN CHIEF TESTIFIES ON INDIANA BRIBERY PLOT

D C Stephenson once Klan Grand Dragon of Indiana spoke of an altered conspiracy involving Governor Ed Jackson and Warrim 2. McCras Stevenson refused to testify yesterday from Midi penitentiary after a murder sentence. He later testified at the Winnipeg? race as referenced in the garbled text.

Tnimanapolis Ind D. C Caziv HnsTater Siata Comaeyan

Hoover Arrives in Florida for Fishing Trip

Herbert Hoover lands in Florida for a week of fishing seeking rest from political turmoil. He dismissed active campaign talk and aimed to stay out of the presidential race as FORMER president hopeful.

Fla Herbert Hoover Fshing Hoover Republic

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