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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1931

Page

1

Special Permit Expected for Local Bus Company

A special permit is expected to be granted to one of two bus firms presenting Propositions tonight in a mayor called emergency meeting at 7 30. Mayor James A Hewitt said the action aims to provide transportation service by Monday and possibly Sunday. A meeting in the mayor’s office with Elyria business leaders discussed plans for city bus operation. Only one company is likely to receive the franchise, as officials strive to ensure transportation by March 1 or by Monday morning due to the ending street car service by midnight Saturday.

James A. Hewitt

Four Arrested In Demonstration Of Unemployed

EAST LIVERPOOL Q Feb 26 Four men and three women were under arrest after an unemployed demonstration in front of Carnegie Library. Police used tear gas bombs and a fire hose to disperse a crowd of more than 500 as Mayor R C Benedum had refused permission for the meeting. Seven speakers were arrested. no injuries reported.

East Liverpool R. C. Benedum Carnegie Mbrary

Alimony Appeal Filed In Lorain County Divorce

An appeal from the divorce alimony settlement of Mrs. Laura Peebles and Dr. Thomas A. Peebles was filed in the district court of appeals. Mrs. Peebles won custody, alimony of $100 per month, and use of the home and furniture until remarriage or removal. Real estate to be split when the youngest child turns 18. Divorce granted by Judge A. R. Webber on January 4.

Common Pleas Court Laura Peebles Thomas A. Peebles Lorain District Court of Appeals A. RK. Webber

Radcliff Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny in Wellington Case

Charlies Radcliff of Sheffield township changed his plea from not guilty to guilty yesterday in Justice 8 J. George's court and was fined $100 and costs for grand larceny. He was charged with stealing a sulky from the Wellington fairgrounds.

Radcliff Sheffield Township Court of Justice J. George Wellington Fairgrounds

Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday in Ohio

Washington weather report lists fair tonight and partly cloudy Friday with a slight rise in central and west temperatures. prior highs range from Miami 76 to Los Angeles 74 and Phoenix 74 while The Pas drops to 13 below. Missouri Valley and Lake region stay much above normal with anti cyclonic area supporting fair conditions for 36 hours and higher shippers’ forecasts across regions.

Washington Friay Ohio Missouri Valley Lake Region

Legion Officers Ready For Loan Applications

American Legion service officers in Elyria Lorain County Ohio and nationwide are prepared to process bonus loan applications following the anticipated Senate vote. Ohio Legion News reports the new Form 1185 will be used for increased bonus loans with immediate payments. Lorain County veterans total about 4000 with Elyria at 700.

American Legion Elyria Lorain County State of Ohio Sloover A. R. Agate Ohio Legion News Columbus Ohio Legionaires Otto K. Mischka Legion Washington Ohio Department Legion Service Lorain District Avon, Lake South Amherst Oberlin Amherst Wellington Edgar Herzog American Legion Service Soldiers’ Relief Commission Avon Lake Grafton la Grange

Missing Toledo Pastor Found In Hospital Today

The Rev Francis Glougherty missing since January 17 in Toledo has been reported found in a Columbus hospital ill with influenza. Rev A J Dean said friend Louis Ward informed him of the finding. A Columbus hospital check found no confirmation.

Toledo Francis Glougherty Columbus A. J. Dean Cathedral Chapel Father Gloughherty Louis Ward Detroit Ward Father Glougherty Youngstown Benedictine Order Catholic University Peiping China St. Vincent's Hospital

Noted Aviatrix Missing Two Days Sought

Los Angeles police search for Edna Mae Cooper 26 co holder of the women's endurance flight mark missing 48 hours from Hollywood Hills home. She left home Tuesday morning to walk to the car line a mile and a half away wearing jewelry valued at 4500 dollars. Her mother May Cooper reported the disappearance. Cooper was divorced from Carl Brown a film executive. With Bobbie Trout she set an endurance record of 123 hours 50 minutes several months ago.

Los Angeles Edna Mae Cooper Hollywood Hills Miss Cooper May Cooper Carl Brown

Adopt Report On Clark Memorial

The House adopted the conferees report on a bill to provide 750000 dollars in Federal funds for completing the George Rogers Clark Memorial at Vincennes Indiana. The report urges War veterans to first pay debts, buy homes and family necessities, and conserve the remainder to ease the current industrial downturn.

Washington House George Rogers Clark Vincennes Ind Senate

Screech Owl Coloring Contest Sees Strong Turnout

The Chronicle Telegram invites children twelve and under to color the screech owl subject for a weekly bird coloring event. A steady flow of colorings arrives, with judges selecting winners for Birdland coloring kits. Last week a four and a half year old submitted an excellent entry that nearly won first prize.

Chronicle- Telegram

Ohio seeks emergency $80,600 for unemployment relief

Governor White's relief committee will ask the legislature for an emergency appropriation of 80600 to aid jobless. Funds will fund labor in southern and southeastern Ohio for wells, lake clearing, park work, road building, and canal repairs. Projects include 1000 acres of reforestation and 16 air support stations in the region.

Columbus White State Relief Committee Ohio Adjt Henderson Health Department Auglaize Mercer Logan Summit Agriculture Department Vinton Ross Scioto Lawrence Athens Washington Department of Public Works Miami and Erie Ohio and Erie Adjutant General's Department

Capone Trial Opens as Gang War Clash With Federal Agents

In Chicago on February 26 Scarface Al Capone faced a federal contempt charge in Judge James H Wilkersons court amid a DC crowds. Prosecutors framed the case as a showdown between Capones gangdom and the federal government with Kapones lack of compliance a test of federal authority. Capone left the courtroom for a brief bond hearing and was then escorted back under heavy police presence. The trial drew rival gang figures including Bugs Moran and highlighted ongoing power struggles in the underworld.

Chicago Scarface al Capone James H. Wilkerson Scarface al Gandgom Capone Rangdom Ca Bone Detective Bureau George Bugs Moran The Underworld Central Press al Capone James Wilkerson Federal Building

Cleveland Youth Found Hungry On Court Street

Cleveland youth, found cold and hungry on Court street, was brought to police headquarters by Capt. C. E. Southam at 10 p m yesterday. The boy said he was en route to Wakeman to visit a brothel. Authorities were notified.

Cleveland Precup C. E. Southam Court Street Wakeman Ereland Noti- 4

Visit To Elyria Will Be Feature Of Convention

The tenth annual convention of the International Society for Crippled Children Inc will be held at the Statler Hotel Cleveland from April 12 to 15. Elyria president Edgar F Allen will open with a speech, Dr George W Crile will discuss Research, and delegates will visit Gates Hospital for Crippled Children Wednesday. About 1000 physicians and interested persons from the US and abroad are expected.

International Society For Crippled Children, Inc Statler Hotel Cleveland Edgar F. Allen Elyria George W. Crile Gates Hospital United States

Vacancy Rates In Elyria Homes Report

A ten day survey by the Home Owners' Bureau of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce shows residential property vacancy at 44 percent from 6270 homes surveyed. A year earlier the vacancy stood at 3.43 percent. Ernest Jones, secretary, said the current figure is lower than expected and noted that 64 percent of vacant units need modernization.

Home Owners’ Bureau Elyria Chamber of Commerce Ernest Jones Home Owners Bureau Jones

Trouble Watch at Ohio Pen Amid Tightened Rules

Ohio penitentiary starts spring trouble watch after Easter fire killed 320. Prison lines tightened and discipline resembles old lock step. Visitors must sign records, reporters barred from screening inmate records, and mail censorship formalized. Guards face stricter controls and a suspended guard.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Thomas McSweeney

18th Amendment Endorsed by Education Delegates in Detroit

DETROIT Feb 26 Delegates from the National Education Association endorsed the eighteenth amendment when the resolutions committee report was adopted. The blanket report included the prohibition resolution and fifteen others and drew nearly unanimous support. Dr Daniel Kealey of Hoboken N J urged a separate vote against the 18th amendment but was overruled. Fewer than fifty of more than five hundred delegates voted again on the report.

Detroit National Education Association Department of Superintendence Daniel 8. Kealey Hoboken N. J

Democrats Balk At Prohibition Policy At March Meeting

Senate Democrats oppose any effort by the national committee to bind the party on prohibition at the March 5 meeting. Key figures including Robinson McKellar Connally and Tydings question the authority of a committee to fix policy and warn such moves could disrupt party unity.

Senate Democrats National Executive Committee Washington Senate Democrats National Committee Robinson Dem Ark McKellar Tenn Connally Texas United Press Tydings Walsh League of Nations World Court Rashob

Grass Fire Threatens Homes Near Longfellow and Sycamore

A grass fire spread over about 40 acres near Longfellow and Sycamore streets and men fought it for 1 hour 25 minutes. Triggered by Henry Neipfoot who aimed to burn grass on his property, he summoned the fire department when flames threatened Longford street buildings. This marked the first alarm response since February.

Longfellow Sycamore Streets Longford Street Henry Neipfoot

Flour Mill Razed In Wellington Fire And Blast

An explosion and fire destroyed a large flour milling plant in Wellington Kansas injuring four men, with a $300,000 loss. About 200,000 bushels of grain in the elevator burned. The blast rocked the city late yesterday. All injured are expected to recover.

Wellington Kan

Four Murder Indictments Expected Tomorrow By Grand Jury

Prosecutor Don W. Myers said a report will be issued tomorrow on the special grand jury session. Indictments for first degree murder are expected for Spencer Stevens Edward Nolan Jr Jack Rice and Arthur Wallace in the Watts murder at Wallace’s Lorain magic shop on January 28. Also anticipated are second degree counts against Nick Mutisch for a deadly stabbing in a quarrel over $15 along with manslaughter and robbery charges. Cases against William Stankett Arnold Fos Letain and Mick Daraby Elyria were slated for today.

Don W. Myers Spencer Stevens Edward Nolan, Jr Jack Rice Arthur Wallace Norman Watts Wallace Lorain Nick Mutisch Steve Zaboteki Im & Quarrel William Stankett Arnold Fos Letain Mick Daraby Elyria

Prominent Figures Yet to Testify in Potter Murder Probe

Cleveland report details three Cuyahoga County Republican leaders expected to testify before a grand jury examining the murder of former Councilman William E. Potter. Prosecutor Ray Miller aims to connect city land graft cases of 1929 with Potter’s threats, while Beatrice Potter and Albert Hoffman are summoned to testify.

Cleveland, O Cuyahoga County William E. Poteter A. J Gus) Hirstins Republican County Executive Committee A. I Sonny) DeMaoribus Fred W. Thomas Ray T. Miller Potter Common Pleas George B. Harris Robert Bunowitz Thomas Iga Onion Therrstice Eee Hirstius Miller Pittsburgh Hymie” Martin Trigger Makin Beatrice M. Potter Albert Hoffman Hoffman

Watch Stolen From Mrs Schafer On Ledt Street

Mrs Charles Schafer reports a gold wrist watch stolen from her home on Ledt street recently. Police investigated yesterday afternoon and continue to seek leads about the theft.

Charles Schafer Ledt Street Ae Ned

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