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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1936

Page

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Three Japanese Statesmen Assassinated by Army Extremists

Tokyo reports three great statesmen slain by army extremists in a swift coup. A state of alarm nears martial law as censorship tightens and Tokyo braces for a reshaped political future.

Virtual Truce In Akron Strike Today

Akron, Feb 26 a virtual truce in the Goodyear labor dispute went into effect as both sides awaited arrival of Assistant Labor Secretary Edward F McGrady. Goodyear President Paul W Litchfield praised non mob violence while reinforcing opposition to negotiating with strikers and authorities prepared for court injunctions.

Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Edward F. McGrady U.S. Secretary of Labor McGrady Paul W. Litchfield Goodyear James T. Flower Lee D. Schroy Litchfield Tom

Dunn Presents His Views Before 60 At Meeting Here

County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn presented arguments accusing mis management at the Oberlin Children s Home before about sixty attendees at the Odd Fellows hall. He cited a 1935 excess of about 10 000 over the Home s appropriation and pledged to raise the issue in his reelection campaign if conditions do not improve. Trustee A Nabkowski of Amherst repeatedly interrupted, challenging Dunn s figures as misrepresentations during the discussion.

Oscar G. Dunn Oberlin Odd Fellows Hall Wellington J. G. Holland William B. Richmond Elyria Dunn Pduhn Richmond The Fair Board Neds-Tribune A. Nabakowski Amherst Nabakowsky

Rain Tonight and Cold Thursday in Extreme West Ohio

Weather forecast for Ohio calls for rain tonight with colder conditions Thursday morning. The most significant cooling and rainfall are expected in the extreme western portions late tonight as a second system moves through.

Ohio

P S Abandons $1 Monthly Service Charge In 4 Towns

Ashland Ohio February 26 The Ohio Public Service Co announced abandonment of the $1 monthly service charge and a general reduction in electric rates for Ashland Mansfeld Massillon and Alliance J R Halladay Ashland division manager said new rate schedules have been filed with the public utilities commission and will likely take effect March 1 The new rates are expected to save Ashland consumers about 30000 annually

Ashland Ohio Public Service Co Mansfeld Massillon Alliance J. R. Halladay Public Utilities Commission Salladay

Farm Program Near Enactment in Congress This Week

Washington Feb 26 The new deal’s broad program to control agriculture moved toward enactment this week with House approval of the joint conference report nearly certain. The substitute AAA measure would then go to the Senate for ratification and on to President Roosevelt for signature likely by Saturday.

Washington Congress House Senate Roosevelt

Ohio WPA Will Be Continued At Peak Until July First

Columbus report states WPA in Ohio will run at peak pace through July 1. Dr Otis Garber assistant WPA administrator says plan to cut activities by 75 percent after March 15 has been overridden and fulltime operations will continue until July 1.

Ohio Columbus Otis Garber WPA Garber

Troops Guard Tokyo After Coup Bid In Japan

In Tokyo and Osaka, army and navy units guarded public order after young army extremists assassinated three top Japanese statesmen and attacked others. The first fleet was sent to Tokyo, the second to Osaka as martial law considerations grew. The war office assumed control and major buildings and high official homes were protected. The Bank of Japan closed temporarily.

Japan Tokyo War Office Keisuke Okada Makoto Saito Privy Seal Jotaro Watanabe Kkorekiyo Takahashi Soroku Suzuki Privy Council Foreign Office Takahashi Watanabe Home Office Fumio Goto Moscow Osaka Singapore Orient China Mpi Bank of Japan

Three Killed In Train Wreck In Indiana

Three people died and several were injured in a train wreck near Wheatland in Vincennes Indiana. Victims Carl Wilson of Washington DC and Clinton Ste of Boston Virginia were taken to Samaritan Hospital for treatment.

Indiana Vincennes Ind Wheatland Here R. B. Cochran Carl Wilson Washington, D. C Clinton Ste Boston Goon Samaritan Hospital

Former Secretary Fall Near Death in Beaumont Hospital

Former U S Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall, once jailed over the Harding oil scandals, lay near death in Beaumont government hospital after a pneumonia relapse. He had been gravely ill since his transfer from a Three Rivers ranch, with arthritis long affecting him. His wife Emma Fall and daughter C C Chase were with him as doctors warned of slim hope.

Mrs. Chase

Governor Davey urges constitutional amendment on bank liability

Columbus. Gov Davey prepared a special message to the General Assembly proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the double liability of stockholders in state banks. The move follows pressure from Ohio banking interests amid forthcoming federal measures that insure deposits and remove double liability for National bank stockholders next year.

Columbus Davey General Assembly Ohio

Crop Loan Bill Vetoed With Warning

President Roosevelt vetoed a 50 million crop loan bill for not matching budget plans and lacking a revenue clause. He warned of economy measures and mentioned a new 3.5 billion tax plan to cover farm costs. A Byrd-led Senate panel and mixed party group were named to audit federal costs for savings.

Washington Roosevelt Congress White House Farm Hill Harry F. Byrd John N. Garner Byrd Joseph T. Robinson Joseph O. Mahoney Wyo Charles L. McNary John G. Townsend, Jr Delaware Treasury

Lorain Commissioner Shaw resigns to join Keystone Driller

County Commissioner Tarryl L. Shaw of Lorain formally files resignation effective 4 p m March 2. The move follows his recent role as general manager of Keystone Driller Company in Beaver Falls Pa. His term would have run to December. Shaw planned to participate in a March 9 Children’s Home trustee appointment and cited county business demands. His notice was filed with state officials and county leaders including Probate Judge Wilcox and County Auditor Kelser.

Tarryll. Shaw Lorain Shaw Keystone Driller Company Beaver Falls Beaver Falls Company Children’s Home George S. Myers John E. Davidson Board of County Commissioners Oscar G. Dunn Board of Commissioners H.C. Wilcox C. S. Kelser William G. Mitchell

Pleads Guilty In Traffic Death In Oberlin Case

Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findley considered a probation for Gerald Turner 32 of Stop 100 Oberlin Road after Turner pled guilty to second degree manslaughter in the traffic death of Elizabeth Lehandorsky 28 of Oberlin. Lehandorsky was killed as she rode home from work when Turner’s car struck her on Route 58 near Oberlin at dusk on December 6.

Common Pleas Guy B Findley Gerald Turner Oberlin Road Elizabeth Lehandorsky Oberlin Turner

Accidental Injury at Colson Company Leaves Man Lacking Fingers

Richard Jensen an employee at Colson Company was admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital after an accident this morning that resulted in the loss of all fingers on his left hand. Jensen is hospitalized following the incident at the Colson plant.

Richard Jensen Charles Court Elyria Memorial Hospital Colson Company Jensen

Lorain Legion Seeks Control Of War Chest Funds

The American Legion Torain Post 30 sues to seize a $25,000 war chest raised in Lorain for soldiers. The fund now stands about $25,000 and is held by eighteen trustees. The legion seeks turnover to its group or a special board to aid veterans, naming Lester A. Wauger and seventeen trustees as defendants.

American Legion Torain Post 30 Lorain Lester A. Vwauger

Final tributes paid to Mrs Sharp on memory of life

Memorials for Mrs William Graves Sharp poured in from across the country and France where she served as ambassador's wife. Dr William Minn Auld delivered a funeral sermon praising her absorbing interest in human life and her curious, questioning mind. The service drew local friends to Elytia for the farewell.

William Graves Sharp Sharp Washington Avenue United States France Elytia William Minn Auld First Congregational Church

Crane operator dies after aerial operation in Lowell

John McCoy a 47 year old crane operator died in Lowell Massachusetts after nearly a week since his mangled right arm was amputated mid air with a hacksaw. Death followed bronchial pneumonia from exposure during the operation postoperative shock and inability to rally strength.

Lowell Mass John McCoy

Mrs Hannaford Admitted After Icy Accident

Mrs A M Hannaford of 35 Fifth Street was admitted to Memorial Hospital in Ely this morning after an ambulance transfer from Louisville Kentucky. She was injured in an automobile crash on an icy road while traveling with her husband to the South for a vacation. She suffered several fractures.

A. M. Hannaford Eifth Street Elyvia Memorial Hospital Louisville Kentuchy Mr. Hannaford

Hauptmann Faces Execution as Governor Sees No Reprieve

New Jersey officials indicate no further delays for Bruno Hauptmann. Governor Hoffman remains firm that no new trial will occur unless startling new evidence emerges. Attorney General Wilentz backs the push to set an execution date for Hauptmann in the Lindbergh baby case.

Trenton Harold G. Hoffman Gibraltar Bruno Richard Hauptmann Hauptmann United Press David T. Wilentz Florida Hoffman Knuptmann Wilentz State House John F Jafsie) Condon Mtr Charles A. Lindbergh Millard Whited Tindbergh New Jersey New York Wailentz

Cleveland Voters Approve Seven Mill Levy

Cleveland voters approved a seven mill emergency levy in a special election, raising the city's tax rate from 2.99 to 3.20 per 100 valuation. Mayor Harold H. Burton said the levy would restore municipal services and ensure regular pay days for city employees, with 89,743 for and 50,504 against in 752 reported precincts. County results showed 94,690 for and 45,439 against in the same precincts.

Cleveland Harold H. Burton

Harter and Bulkley Press for Naval Dirigibles

Ohio congressman Don W. Harter and Senator Robert Bulkley have introduced a bill to fund immediate construction of two naval dirigibles. The plan seeks 1.2 million dollars to start, with a possible three million total, including a training ship with scout planes and a metal hull ship. Local industry in northeastern Ohio, especially Akron, is expected to gain from jobs in assembly. The measure awaits Navy department feedback and hopes for administration backing in both houses.

Washington Houses Congress Ohio Don W. Harter Akron House of Representatives House Robert Bulkley Senate Harter Ife Hiram Johson California Navy Department Durand

Abandon Plan For Dog Pound At Disposal Plant

Lorain County Humane Society abandoned plans for a new dog pound at the disposal plant after city council talks showed the site would require costly architecture and potential rental. An alternative to move the pound to county property on Oberlin road near the county garage was proposed and discussed with county commissioners. Mrs. A. C. Schilleman led the effort and the special committee on dog pound improvements planned to meet the commissioners next.

Lorain County Humane Society A. C. Schilleman

Lowland Ohio Under Water Amid Ongoing Flood Threat

Rain and thaw swell Ohio rivers with water covering low lands. Scioto and Muskingum face ice jams and rising levels. bridges saved from ice gorges by dynamite. Officials warn of more rain, possible freezing temperatures, and continued flood danger across multiple counties.

Ohio Weather Bureau Scioto River Pickaway Country Scioto

Water Rising Threatens City Sewage Plant

Water at the disposal plant near Gulf road rose about five feet since 4 a.m. as thawing snow and rain swelled the river. An ice jam drove the rise. dykes seven feet high would hold back four more feet. No immediate plant damage reported, though flooded lowlands and Spring Valley Country Club fairways.

Columbus Fred Kundts Scioto River Chagrin River Willoughby Coshocton Tuscarawas River Miami Conservancy District Ohio Maumee River Northwest Ohio Lake Erie Ohio River Pittsburgh Cincinnati R. P. Powell U. S Parkersburg W. Va Muskingum River Marietta Gulf Road Herman Bloem Bloom Spring Valley B Country Club Charles Biggs Frank Wiford

Suffers Fractures In Fall On Pavement

Oliver W Williams of 139 Ridges street was reported recovering at home today from injuries sustained Saturday night when she slipped and fell on ice at Middin avenue and street. He is suffering free en ribs and was reported.

Oliver W. Williams Ridges Street Middin Amd Howl

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