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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1928
Page
1
A section of the Cincinnati Union Station train shed collapsed in a disorderly fall injuring no one. The National Limited and other trains were involved as girders wires and steam crashed onto tracks. Crews removed wreckage and detained service while roof joints sagged and a locomotive cab was damaged.
Missouri Senator Reed faces Democratic delegates at a state convention urging support for his presidential bid. Former Governor Gardner urges backing and cites Reed as a reformer who exposed corruption in the Newberry scandal and Pennsylvania seats purchase. Gardner frames the campaign as a fight to return federal power to the people and praises Reed’s record.
Daniel, assistant superintendent of docks at National Tube Company, was named superintendent succeeding the late Robert J. Aspin. Aspin led the docks for thirty years and died recently in Florida. The appointment was announced by company officials in Lorain.
Missouris Democratic gathering in St Joseph creates a crowded scene with former Oklahoma Governor Robertson predicting Klan influence in the race while New Yorks Governor Swith has potential to shift campaign control. Illinois former Governor Lowden is expected to respond to Senator Burns prohibition questionnaire as other notable figures including Senator Willis and Secretary Hoover are mentioned.
Police probe into Mrs. McClure's four marriages expands as she admits to marriages with Guilmett Gerstacher Carlson and Ramit, amid a broader inquiry into bigamy and the mysterious death connected to her alleged acts. Detained husband Albert Carlson is questioned in Cleveland.
Chief Bates cites rising fire losses as city population and building count grow. He notes 23 fires in January and February but expects total losses still below initial fears, with cautious efforts to keep per capita costs down.
Police admit they have no suspect or location for the fire murder of 40 year old Miss Margaret Brown found burned behind a Newark Morris stand. Two gambling letters are the only clues, one claiming $2,500 was taken from the victim and the other suggesting the writer faces imminent death by self-action.
A fire on Furnace street caused extensive damage to a West Broad Street home belonging to John Morgan at 347 West Broad Street. Firefighters battled attic flames from a difficult location, with damage likely in the hundreds of dollars and an estimated $76,000 fire figure referenced.
A small menagerie owned by Morris Lesnick on Furnace Street burned early Monday. Tan horses and four other animals were lost. a dog and several pups perished while one large dog was found alive after rescue efforts. The fire also destroyed two of the buildings, with one dog reported dead and later confirmed alive along with pups at the Happy Bunts Ground.
In six months from August to December 1927, Elyria police logged twenty one cars stolen with four recovered. Most thefts involved cars under $2000, and many recovered vehicles were not in the same condition as when taken. Thieves show no preference for car type, with coupes roadsters and sedans all impacted.
The Navy renewed search at dawn for Commander T. G. Ellison, pioneer naval aviator, and two companions after their amphibian plane vanished during a flight from Hampton Roads to Annapolis. aircraft from Anacostia, Hampton Roads, and the carrier Levington joined the hunt over Virginia Maryland and Chesapeake Bay regions. Ellison, first Navy officer to receive a pilot's license, was traveling to visit his 12 year old daughter Mildred at an Annapolis hospital. accompanying were Lieut. Comdr. Hugo Schmidt and Lieut. Roger Ransehousen. The aircraft reportedly carried a radio and was not confirmed sunk.
Lorain County farm extension agent Rowland has been confined to bed for several days with influenza and a touch of neuritis. He became ill last Friday and his condition has shown some improvement.
Balboa Cuba February 28 The U S Dirigible Los Angeles departed Colon at 12 16 p m to fly to Guantanamo naval base Cuba to join the Tender Patoka The airship left France Field at 10 30 am and circled Panama City and the Canal area before the over sea flight A large crowd watched the departure on the Isthmus.
Bulletin out of Quebec reports Mrs Raoul Garneau aged 39 and her four children burned to death at Great Pine near Quepec. Six other children escaped. one infant in critical condition. Cause of fire unknown.
A collision near Rochester Indiana involving a school bus and a freight train left ten children and the bus driver seriously injured with two children in critical condition. Cleve Biddinger of Letterster sustained scalp wounds and could not explain the crash.
In Steubenville Ohio on February 28 seven leaders of a mob estimated at 500 attacked the Y and O Coal Company mine near the town after owners signaled resuming non union operations. Deputies arrested them as clashes continued with injuries reported and National Guard potential.
Washington notes a meeting of anti-saloon league and Methodist temperance boards pressing for strict dry planks in party platforms. Representatives threat to oppose any wet slates or mismatched tickets for president and vice president. Debates rose over wording as GOP candidates respond to Borah’s questions.
Abraham Wagonstein of Logue Street was fined £200 and costs after a Palee Court verdict of guilty for possessing intoxicating liquor. Wagonstein had pleaded not guilty but was convicted after testimony from police officers who described a large glass jug of liquor found at his home.
The Chronicle-Telegram lists replies from readers born on February 29, many celebrating their rare birthday. Letters name individuals from Clarksburs to Elyria, noting birth dates such as February 29 1924 and 1892, with corrections and a final draft to be published tomorrow.
Washington February 75 Senator Borah told Dr Charles A Reed of Cincinnati he is not a candidate. He would oppose super-government by any religious or prohibition group. Reed asked if Borah supported anti saloon league tactics or the Ku Klux Klan. Borah answered no to each question.
Hoover supporters push to secure delegates in New York and Pennsylvania with plans to influence unpledged votes. They aim to disrupt a rival draft effort in New York led by Charles C Hitles and coalesce with upstate Republicans.
Mayor James A Hewitt will address the Junior W- Club meeting at the YMCA tonight. The talk titled Lessons from George Washington aims to inspire civic duty in local residents.
Misread telegrams describe Harm Brooks aircraft missing off Melbourne Florida after a February dive into the Atlantic. Cushions and thermos found ashore raise hope of recovering the pilot, while high tides threaten continued search and possible closure.
Lorain court arraigned Seau Mann of Elyria on embezzlement of 46.89 from a local vacuum cleaner firm. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury under a 500 dollar bond.
The Senate subcommittee returned to Washington after a five day survey of Pennsylvania bituminous coal regions. They urge immediate regulation to curb industrial warfare and report findings to the Interstate Commerce Committee. They warn of overproduction, steelage unions, and social conditions described as terrible in western and central Pennsylvania.
A large delegation attended the International Society for Crippled Children convention held in Memphi. Elva and F. Allen led local hosts with leaders from Ohio and other cities praising the seventh annual convention and its global spread.
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