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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
1
Tokyo reports indicate failed compromise with extremist army rebels under martial law. News censorship tight. ships and troops guard streets as negotiations continue amid five assassinations and a tense call for stronger army representation in government.
Washington February 2 the supreme court was asked to reconsider its decision upholding the powers of the Tennessee Valley authority to develop hydro electric power in the Tennessee river briefs were filed for preferred stockholders of the Alabama Power Company who brought the recent suit.
Sanitary Officer F H Williams warned residents along the east branch of the Black River not to dump rubbish into the river. The act violates city ordinance and carries a potential fine. Williams said he will press charges if the practice continues.
The forecast calls for fair skies in Ohio with light winds, followed by increasing cloudiness Saturday. The southwest portion may see slight rain or snow in the evening, and the extreme north portion could experience light precipitation.
President Roosevelt outlines a plan to finance Farm Relief and Bonus payments with new taxes. Congress will consider a tax measure to replace processing taxes and cover 1937 budget shortfalls. Early details place the tax bill between 500 and 700 million dollars, with hearings to follow the president's message.
Italian forces press a major new drive in Northern Ethiopia as War Communique No 138 signals movement on the Eritrean front. Observers see a push toward Amba Alagi, with troops extending positions west of the front and seizing a key pass in Southern Tembien to disrupt caravan routes. Camel corps helped secure the Tembien encirclement aim.
C. Lloyd Fisher, Hauptmann's chief counsel, says he may file perjury complaints against Joseph Perrone and Millard Whited, citing Perrone's testimony linking Hauptmann to the ransom note and Whited's sighting near the Lindbergh estate. Gov. Hoffman and A G Wilentz clash over the case as Wilentz pursues the electric chair in the week of March 30.
Washington February 28. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers charged the National Labor Relations Board with laxity and marked unfairness in handling a complaint against the El Paso Electric and withdrew its case from the NLRB.
The first steel for a 1,000,000 gallon water tank arrives at Belmont and Furnace streets, signaling start of steel work on the city PWA project. City Engineer J M Powell expects completion by May 28, with eight foot center pipe connecting to the tank base and 4,200 tons of water capacity to be carried by beams spanning a 1850 foot height. Concrete bases already laid include a cent er pier of 100 cubic yards and 20 smaller piers. Pittsburgh DeMoines Steel Company builds the tank at a cost of 84855 dollars.
Rome dispatch from Giornale D Italia cites unconfirmed report that Emperor Haile Selassie was seriously wounded by bombing near Dessye. Private physician Dr Wanner, a Swede, arrived with surgical instruments. crown prince Mahonne and the emperor's second son were summoned.
Ohio schools will receive the first quarterly payments under the school foundation law around March 6. About $11,000,900 was due on February 29, but collections were slack and actual disbursements will be smaller this round. The state assures that shortages will be made up in later payments.
A man residing at 458 17th street was fined $50 and costs by Mayor Don A. Baird after being found guilty of selling illegal liquor. Patrolmen C L Miller and M F Olmstead arrested him yesterday following an affidavit from a purchaser who claimed he bought a pint for 50 cents.
Safety was the keynote as 190 Lorain County representatives gathered at the Antlers Hotel Lorain for the fifth annual Industrial Safety Campaign closing banquet. Speakers warned that accidents stem from attitude more than ignorance and urged better man selection, with figures showing statewide and national tolls and costs. General Industries won the grand prize for the second straight year. Elyria Chamber of Commerce cup went to No. 2.
Desperado Clayton J. Clawson of Toledo was sentenced in Cleveland criminal court to 30 to 1415 years for robbery and parole violations. He robbed the Sterling Hotel of 73 dollars, drew 10 to 25 years on that count, and the rest from a prior robbery sentence. He caused a panic by smashing a bottle of nitroglycerine, which proved to be ammonia, and attempted suicide by burning his mattress.
A 70 year old Shaw homestead on Station Road in North Ridgeville burned early today. Firefighters and neighbors saved only an electric refrigerator and stove. The loss, including furnishings, is estimated at 7500 dollars, with partial insurance coverage. Norman Strala rented the house from the Shaw estate. he and his family were in Cleveland when the fire started.
Edward F McGrady assistant secretary of labor presented a settlement plan to Goodyear management and striking workers in Akron. He warned he would depart that night unless both sides accept. He declined to disclose plan details, saying it would provide machinery to adjust disputes in the future.
Three graduates of the Elyria Memorial hospital school of nursing were among 692 recipients of state licenses. The Elyria graduates are Miss Tilian Elizabeth Wadawas of Elyria, Miss Mary Wagdalene Schulz of Ashland, and Miss Evelyn Kathryn Sharpless of Willard, all from the class of June. Schulz will join the local hospital staff March 1, according to hospital superintendent Frank W. Hoover.
Gallatin Mo Feb 28 Minrcourt mourns Judge Joshua Willis Alexander veteran statesman and former member of President Wilsons cabinet who died last night at age 74 The longtime jurist and public figure served in various offices and helped shape early 20th century policy authorities said he passed away in his sleep at home last night
Ohio's flood threat is expected to ease within 48 hours if no new rain arrives. State meteorologist W H Alexander predicts a general return to normal by early next week with continued fair and warmer weather tonight and Saturday. Some sections remain high, with rivers such as Scioto and Muskingum varying in level while others fall, and Ohio River crest forecast between 42 and 45 feet around 10 feet under flood level.
Dr Robert Whyte of Cleveland, a leading Presbyterian preacher, will speak at First Congregational Church of Elyria at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev William Muir Auld will conduct, assisted by Rev Odell Stewart. A 30-voice Negro choir will sing spirituals as Second Baptist plans a new church for outreach.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered American railroads to charge two cents per mile in coach fare and three cents per mile in Pullman transportation, effective June 2, 1936. The 3.6 cent standard was found unreasonable, with the Pullman surcharge eliminated while superservice trains retain extra charges. The decision follows two years of investigation and notes losses in passenger traffic since 1923.
Three Ohio penitentiary inmates attempted to escape as a truck entered the grounds. Guard August Light fired one shot, and the trio John Davis from Cleveland serving life for murder Edmund Paulinski from Lucas County serving 20 to 50 years for robbery and Joe Filkinski from Cleveland serving life for murder rushed back into the yard unharmed. They carried a wooden gun and knives and broke through an inner gate before trying the outer gate.
In Washington on February 28 attorneys for Carter Coal Company stockholder James Walter Carter filed briefs challenging the Guffey Coal Control Act as an overreach on state power. The case will be argued before the Supreme Court on March 11, with Carter’s attack on the law central to the briefed arguments.
Why should you trade your car in on a better one now. New car sales bring in record trade-ins across all makes and models. Dealers offer attractive prices to move stock for spring business and to make room for new inventory. Reed today's want ads.
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