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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1928

Page

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Lengel Freed By Corrected Verdict

Canton resident Polten Chief Surat A Lengel was freed from further prosecution after a corrected verdict of acquittal in a Canton murder case linked to publisher Mellet. The retrial decision followed testimony disputes and claims of bribery involving a Canton detective, with the judge ruling jeopardy prevents retrial.

Lisbon Famer Polten Surat A Lengel Canton Dope R. Mellett Canton Daily News Lones Ilie Sinie Penitentia Lis Serioues Floid Xerevienmberger Taer Canton Sireliequergers Lingel Streltenberger Slate Leoge Meliett Cantin Lengel Strehenberger Meller State Supreme Court Lonray

Mystery Death Of Woman Burned On Morristown Road

A woman found ablaze beside the Bernardsville Morristown road died in a Morristown hospital. Police could not confirm murder or accident as investigators note she suffered a mysterious death amid several recent arson cases in the district. She wore a sealskin coat bearing the name Louise Buffalo and had Paris hats and imported feld glasses, about forty years old, five feet five inches, 120 pounds, with marcelled hair and a red green bead necklace.

Morristown Toda Guidges Fr New York Bernardsville Bernard Campbell Campbell Louise

Funeral for Wreck Victim Walter Hoppie

Funeral services for Walter Hoppie 42 motorman for Cleveland Southwestern Railway Co will be held Wednesday afternoon at 9 30 from his home The Rev E A Reilly will officiate He is survived by his wife and one daughter Vera Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery near Elyria after the wreck near the Elyria Country Club killed him Sunday afternoon

Walter Hoppie Woodland Avenue Cleveland, Southwestern Railway Co Elyria Country Club E. A Reilly Vera St. Mary's Cemetery

Lindbergh Flies Airmail Run Through St Louis

Airmail pioneer Charles A. Lindbergh completed another goodwill flight returning to St Louis at 9 06 p m after a record breaking Chicago run. A Douglas fighter plane carrying commemorative mail sacks roared over the field at 005 a m and landed about a minute later, fifteen minutes early, with Springfold II reporting.

Lindy ST. Louis Good Will Co Charles A. Lind—bergh Todey Chicago Air Trail Dougie Scheduli Jefe Springfold, II

Pan American Delegates Depart Havana Conference

Delegates from Latin American nations leave Havana after the Pan American Conference as discussions cover arbitration, childbirth leave policies, and a potential United States Latin American policy understanding. Cuban Ambassador Dr. Osiris Ferrara notes a critical juncture, urging cooperation or risk of isolation.

Havana United States Washington Oestes Ferrara United Press Latin America Latin-america

Patterson Dies in Toledo After Long Lorain Lineage

Joseph Stephen Patterson longtime Lorain County native and Civil War veteran dies at 1930 Robinwood avenue Toledo after residing there 18 years. He owned early Western Reserve roots with Defiance Illinois manufacturing, leaves wife daughter and two sons, funeral in Toledo mortuary with burial at La Porte.

J. S. Patterson Toledo Joseph Stephen Patterson Oeod Avenue Patterson Lorain County Old Patterson Place Nouth Elyria Defiance Illinois Jamonge Western Reserve Lorain Countrey Creat Barrington Mass Massachusetts Scotland Waxing Oat Shin Volunteer Infantry James Wightman Smith Carlyle Arthur iPatterson Syracuse University Prefent Pasadena Calif Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Aho Sophia Braman Belle P. Whitney Evansville Ind Boyer-Krute la Porte

Elyria Library Closed Tomorrow for Holiday

The Elyria Public Library will be closed tomorrow as a legal holiday per Librarian Miss Charlotte Brooka. The facility will be unavailable all day.

Elyria

Five Bodies Recovered From Hinlock Bord Mines

New Kensington Pa Feb 21 five explosion victims at Hinlock and Bord mines of Valley Camp Coal Co near here were recovered today seven others are missing. Two men died by black damp in the Bord mine while five bodies were pulled from Kinlock and Rinnock workings after a blast last night. Rescue squads worked through gas filled chambers as officials said all miners in Boyd slops were accounted for.

New Kensington Valley Camp Coal Company Kinlock Kinloch

Burns Prove Fatal to Ohio Inmate in Prison Fire

Robert Hunt 31 a Cleveland police killer from K Company died from burns after his cell clothing caught fire. Coroner ruled death by self harm with investigation into fire cause and potential cigarette starting. Hunt’s cell located in the Bird Cage block. guards evacuated him after smoke was seen.

Ohio Veritentiary Columbus Robert Hunt Cleveland K Company Cusuins Hunt Ohio State Penitentiary Coliaibis Mfe Murpar P. FE. Thoroas Huoni Notorous First

Trial Opens In Damage Suit Over Car Crash

Trial began in Judge W. B. Thompson's court for Mra Ethel Rothman of Rush Street against James Roth. Rothman seeks damages for a car collision that damaged her vehicle on the Cleveland line east of Ridgeville in December 1926.

W. B. Thompson Mra Ethel Rothman Rush Street James Roth

East Broad Street Improvement Debate at City Council

Several East Broad street property owners spoke last night urging paving or betterment from Prospect to Boston avenues. Horace, William Schurr, and Henry Fridenstine claimed the city should fund one third of paving under the old plan, as petitions were filed before the new plan. They said a sewer and cover with cinders ruined the road and protested paying two thirds of costs.

East Broad Street Prospet Street Boston Agenus Horace Wiliam Schurr Henry Fridenstise Council Henry Fridenstize Clader Fridenstine Mex

Ohio reports balanced budget and tax receipts rise

Ohio's 1927 audit shows the state returning to a balanced budget with cash operations and no immediate tax increases. Revenue sources include liquor fines, corporate taxes, insurance taxes, inheritance taxes, and state fair income, with significant transfers from other funds and a year-end general revenue balance of 4.11 million dollars.

Columbus Jhio State Library Tracy Ohio General Revenue Fund

Iowa congressman named judge by president

Washington February 21 An opponent of certain tax policies who helped shape tax legislation will leave Congress as Chairman Green of the Ways and Means committee is set to retire. Rep Hawley Oregon will succeed Green by seniority and join the administration Republican ranks. Green has served 17 years and plans to stay until Senate confirmation of his court of claims judgeship. The farm bloc opposes him over tax revision stance.

Washington Congress Green Iowa Ways and Means Committee Court of Claims Coolidgs Hawley House Senate Farm Bloc Tola Sorslon

Man slain in apartment of criminal gang

New York reports a man was killed in an apartment used by a criminal gang connected to international jewel robbery and smuggling. Police found numerous cables and letters, forged documents, and costs of lavish living. two occupants identified as Isaac Berman and Anne known as Bess, with a deceased accompanying man and an empty scene suggesting a quarrel over loot. The gang links trace to Muncie Indiana and connections to Gerald Chapman.

New York Marine Browr Muneie Ind Gerald Chapman Strict Atorney Joan E. McGee Muncie Gerald Chipman Berkowitz Isaac Berman Anne Bess Berman Dorle Jases Wm M Doyle

Action Sought on Longford Ave Paving

F J Noveski of Longford Avenue told a council meeting last night that no progress had been made on paving Longford Avenue despite a summer petition. City officials cited scarce cinders and noted a storm sewer plan may require forming a sewer district to cover Longford Avenue and its drains.

F. J. Noveski Longford Avenue Connec Longford Noveski Jack Pawel Inka Eldt Council Whro

Schooner Bentinet Afloat Fire In Provincetown Harbor

A four masted schooner Bentinet bound from Boston to Newport News caught fire in Provincetown Harbor. Tugboats assisted as salvage crews worked to confine the flames below deck amid nearby naval tugs aiding in the operation.

Provincetown Mass Bentinet Boston Newport News Provincetown Harbor Tuga

Muscle Shoals Issue Up In Congress

Washington February 21. Congress debates the Muscle Shoals project as Norris pushes a resolution for government operation of the Tennessee River plant and private critics warn of power interests. The debate follows a series of probes into the so called Power Combine and calls for investigations by independents.

Congress Washington Norris Saaais Tennessee Alabama Ortts Belves Operatco Senate Walsh Ine Ste Tonal Power Combine Federal Trade Comm Lney

Fire devastates Freeport block with million dollar loss

A basement explosion at a clothing store in Freeport Illinois sparked a fire that swept a business block. Damages were estimated at one million dollars and the blaze reached the Prestor hotel where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A Douglas are said to have stayed. guests escaped as flames threatened the hotel. Fire began at 3 am.

Abe Lincoln Stephen L. Douglas Freeport Ill Prewster Abraham Lincoln Stephen L Douglas

Court awards two agreed verdicts in Wakefield and Moore cases

Two agreed verdicts were signed today by jurors in Judge W. Thompson's court. One verdict for 3,518.50 favored Guy B. Firdles guardian of Velma M. Wakefield against Cleveland and Southwestern Railway Co. Another verdict of 15 dollars in a 4,000 suit in favor of Paul Moore against W. A. Thomas for injuries from a motor vehicle collision. A third suit involving Owen J. Bannon seeking 1,900 for real estate transfer commission against Meri and iDash Darmos was dismissed.

W. Thompson Wan Guy B. Firdles Velma M. Wakefield Ridgeville Ridgeside Cleveland and Southwestern Railway Co Paul Moore Wellington W. A. Thomas Thomas Owen J. Bannon Meri iDash Darmos

Humane Society Elects Gilman To Presidency

Mrs Po Gilman Elsha is elected president of the Lorain County Humane Society as the group addresses finances at a recent meeting. Several officers donated maps for their services and a further meeting is planned for March 2.

Gilman Elsha Lorain County Humane Society

City Hears Request to Vacate Streets for Bridge Approach

Lorain council heard requests from W B Reichmand and R E Vandemark for vacating 18th street and part of 14th street for the Lorain memorial bridge approach. They asked to dedicate BE 14th St for highway use. Council told the solicitor to draft legislation and postponed action to the next meeting.

Lorain Fonoth St Mity Council W. B. Rchmand RE. F. Vandemark Lorain Courty Memorial Bridge Weasley Ro Grills

Australian Floods Ravage Towns Across Australia

Floods across Australia kill fourteen in Queensland and New South Wales with many missing. Grafton faces seven and a half million dollars in losses as the Macleay River overflows and Kempsey drowns beneath rising waters. Rivers rise, landslides occur, and residents are ordered to evacuate.

Melbourne Australia Grafton Wurwillumbah Australa Queensland Kempsey

Bombing at Crowe ally spurs Chicago attack

A blast at the home of Lawrence Cunro, brother in law to State's Attorney Robert Crowe, marks another bombing in Chicago. No injuries reported though glass and china were shattered and tenants evacuated. Crowe offers a reward for bomber identities as political links are suspected.

Chicago Attornness Robert E. Crowe Lawrence Cunro Crowe Cuneo Crowe Politcal Organization

Bailey to Speak on Proposed Village Incorporation

E. I. Bailey, assistant county superintendent of schools, will speak at a mass meeting at Vincent school stop 7. He will discuss the proposed incorporation of a village between Lorain and Elkina township and explain school laws and their operation. The Sheffield Lake village clerk will describe benefits from its incorporation.

E. I. Bailey Schours Vincent School Yellow Flue Lorain Elgina Township Bailey Sheffield Lake Village Hial Ite 'N Corporation

Car Damage Report From Local Street Incident

Elyria resident Lyale Cunningham reported Monday that his machine was damaged at the scene and last day. Cunningham said his vehicle collided with a truck that had tires on free, following a traffic mishap near the area.

Nishap Lyale Cunningham Elyria Campningham

City Tightens Drunk Driving Penalties

The Elyria city council approved an emergency ordinance increasing penalties for driving while intoxicated. A first offense carries 10 to 300 dollars, 38 days to six months in jail, or both, plus a six month to one year driving ban. Second offenses incur longer bans and jail terms, with stricter enforcement aligning to state law. Mayor Hewitt backed the ordinance. Councilman Stark advocated tougher DUI measures.

Elyric Birria Elyria James A. Hewitt Tn Council George Stark

Solons Discuss Repairing Of Sidewalks

City officials debated who should handle sidewalk repairs as several sidewalks in need of maintenance were identified. Council members argued over assigning duties to the streets and sidewalks committee or to the city service director and streets superintendent, with the mayor noting frequent complaints and the tendency to investigate sidewalk conditions.

C. C. Stoltenberg Pels Te Service Stresta John N. Ett R. Meek Iton Streets and i Sidewalks James A. Beechet Dewalka George Mereag

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Mellett Yctur Penna Bulletin URIS Europe Longford Ave Freeport, Ill Humane Society Solons
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