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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1932

Page

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Outlaws Trapped After Six Officers Slain

Houston, Tex Jan 5 Police stormed a house where Harry and Jennings Young Missouri outlaws accused of six killings were trapped. Jennings was dead, Harry wounded and later died. The brothers fought since Saturday in a large manhunt after the Springfield Missouri shootings. Police poured tear gas and fired into the cottage as detectives reached the bathroom where the pair lay. Identification was confirmed by a police expert. The Youngs had split from two gang members and fled in a stolen car to Texas where Harry's new wife lives. A posse held the Walker avenue hideout in Houston's east end.

Houston Tex Harry Jennings Young Missouri Jennings Youngs Southwest Springfield Jennkings Percy Heard Robert Ellis Texas Walker Avenue Young’s

Elyria School Board Elects Officers for 1932

The Elyria City Board of Education met at Washington School to start the year. E. J. Howenstine was elected president replacing Dr. A. R. Agate. H. H. Nye was chosen vice president, and a new member C. H. was installed along with clerk reappointment.

Elyria City C. H

Four youths hold up Deshler State Bank

Four youths ages 12 to 20 robbed the Deshler State Bank today and escaped with about $4000. Cashier BE Montehaven and his son H E Montehaven were forced to lie on the floor as the robbers took money from the counter and fled to a roadster.

Bulletin Deshler. O Deshler State Bank BE. H. Montehaven H. E. Montehaven

Ohio Weather Outlook Rain Then Snow Flurries

Ohio forecast calls for rain tonight and warmer temperatures, followed by Wednesday rain likely turning to snow flurries and cooler conditions. Local impacts include slick roads and unsettled travel as systems move through the region.

Ohio

Granges to Install 130 Officers in Joint Lorain Meet

Lorain County seven Granges and three juvenile Granges will install 130 officers at a joint meeting in Ridgeville. Acme Eaton Grafton North Elyria Carlisle Hickory Tree and Ridgeville Granges plus Carlisle Hickory Tree and Ridgeville Juvenile Granges will participate. R D L Holcomb and team from Old Glory Grange will conduct the installation. More than 200 visitors are expected. meeting opens at 7 p.m.

Lorain County Ridgeville Acme Eaton Grafton North Elyria Carlisle Hickory Tree R. DL Holcomb Old Glory Mason

Bandits Capture Cambridge Town Marshal and Watchman

Six bandits overpowered Cambridge town marshal Frank Whitney and watchman Marc Dunning, raided Gillespie Garage and three stores, taking about 300 dollars in cash and 400 dollars in merchandise. The captives were driven 20 miles south before release. they walked hours to call for help.

Cambridge Mass Gillespie Marc Dunning Frank Whitney Marshal Dunning

Racial Hatred Intensifies Over Filipino Seaman Killing

In Honolulu rioting flares after attacks on American women as Filipino community members condemn police actions. Autopsy shows Miguel Barbas died from a back shot by Patrolman James Pokipala during a patrol under territorial law. Pakipala says Barbas drew a revolver and attempted to flee.

Honolulu T. H Miguel Barbas Meigs James Pokipala National Oahu Pakipala

Mayor Urges Shared Sacrifice For Elyria Budget

Mayor W. H. Van Oster asked council to set politics aside and pursue strict economy in 1932. He warned of a greatly reduced budget, urged all to work for Elyria’s bene t, and pledged his own full effort to continue the city’s progress and growth.

W. H. van Oster Elyria

Earthquake Logged at Georgetown Uni Seismic Station

An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded last night at the Georgetown University seismographic station between 9 05 and 9 15 p m Officials estimated the quake centered about 5000 miles from Washington and could not determine its direction.

Washington Georgetown University

Chicago Opens Battle for Fun and Funds

Chicago faces near bankruptcy as Mayor Anton Cermak leads a mass meeting to urge Springfield action. Schools halt normal operations with air classes in 500000 pupils looming. 14000 teachers have six weeks pay, city workers face 20 to 27 percent cuts, six hour days, and strained tax collections threaten city finances.

Chicago Anton Cermak Springfield Rich Glencoe

Report By Redington On Elyria Solicitorate

Former Elyria solicitor Harry Redington submitted his annual report to the council, noting 20 items for attention and detailing the term’s observations. He retired January 1 and Howard Butler took office after being elected in November. The report cites Section 4317 of the General Code, lists pending Lorain County Common Pleas cases, and states no funds were collected in 1931. Continued on Page 2.

Harry Redington Council Harvey Cheney Redington Howard Butler City of Elyria General Code of Ohio Common Pleas Court Lorain County Powers Elyria Ehrke Williams Short, Et al

Red Cross Ready to Distribute Farm Wheat in Distress

John Barton Payne national chairman of the American Red Cross informed the House agriculture committee that the organization is prepared to handle distribution of Federal Farm Board wheat to distressed families. He appeared at hearings on the Jones Bill to authorize immediate distribution of 20,000,000 bushels of government wheat and declined to opine on the wisdom of the measure while noting the Red Cross is willing to accept responsibility.

Washington John Barton Payne American Red Cross House Agriculture Committee Federal Farm Board Payne Red Cross

Democrats Tax Bill To Include Some Sales Taxes

Washington January 5 The Democratic Tax Bill will include sales taxes likely on automobiles and radios and possibly a federal tax on gasoline Speaker Rainey said the measure aims to raise revenue. He indicated stamps taxes could also be included.

Washington Janu Rainey

President Hoover Confers With Geneva Arms Delegation

President Hoover began talks with the American delegation to the Geneva Arms Limitation Conference. Charles Dawes and Norman Davis met him after breakfast to discuss the conference program and agenda.

Washington Hoover Charles G. Dawes Great Britain Norman Davis

Committee Seeks Details on Morgan Foreign Loan Profits

Washington Jan 5 The Senate committee asked J P Morgan & Co to provide a detailed breakdown of profits from 1 807 billion dollars of foreign loans floated. Senator Hiram Johnson urged action after Thomas W Lamonts earlier testimony was deemed inadequate by the committee.

Washington Senate Committee J. P. Morgan & Co Hiram Johnson Repu Calif Thomas W. Lamont

Akron Dirigible Defect Rumors Spark Naval Inquiry

The House Naval affairs committee voted unanimously to investigate rumors about defects in the Navy airship Akron. Rep. McClintic of Oklahoma requested the inquiry, citing reports the airship was overweight underpowered and poorly built.

Washington House Naval Affairs Committee

McFadden Attacks Hoover Reconstruction Plan

Rep. McFadden of Pennsylvania criticizes President Hoover's proposed 2 billion Reconstruction Finance Corporation at a House Banking and Currency Committee hearing.

McFadden Hoover Finance Corporation Washington Repu Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation House Banking and Currency Committee

Adams backs Vinson Bill for 120 new warships

Secretary of Navy Adams endorsed the Vinson Bill proposing construction of 120 warships over ten years at a total cost of 616 million dollars. The plan aims to expand the fleet and strengthen national defense through a decade long program.

Washington Secretary of Navy Adams Vinson

Mortgage Co. Fails to Elect Board at Lorain Meeting

A tempestuous stockholders' meeting of Port City Mortgage Co in the Broadway building Lorain drew about 200 attendees last night. Factions led by ex-heads McDonald and Hageman and director Meyer clashed over board nominations as adjournment motions were forced and an attorney sought to reconvene. Meyer declared the meeting adjourned as lights flickered and attendees began leaving.

Port City Mortgage Company Broadway Lorain T. F. McDonald A. V. Hageman J. J. Meyer L. B. Fauver McDonald

Board Meeting Sees New Tasks After Bankruptcy Reorganization

The present Lorain board led by E. E. Foster of Amherst and others including D. D. Grimm and A V Hageman convened to report ongoing confusion, with an annual business meeting planned next month after creditors were paid and assets returned to directors.

E. E. Foster Amherst D. D. Grimm Adam Baetz Louis Schreck Drj EZ. O

County approves 16 cents per meal prisoner feed rate

County commissioners renewed two jail resolutions. One grants the sheriff a 13 cent credit for each county jail blanket washed, and the other allows contracting prisoner meals at 16 cents each. The jail blanket washing bill runs a little over twenty dollars monthly.

Elyria Voters Expand Council to Nine Members

Elyria's new council of nine met for the first time in 1932 after population growth from the census prompted two ward additions. Charles Sartor was named president and announced nine committees and mayoral appointments. W. D. Taylor elected president pro tem. Harvey Cheney chosen as clerk with a $1500 salary. Adjournment set for January 13 for final action on treasurer bond reduction.

Elyria Charles Sartor W. D. Taylor D. W. Hamlin Charles Snoble Joseph Petro Harvey Cheney Cheney Hamlin Edward Notley W. H. van Oster Sinking Fund H. Squire Board of Health R. L. Stearns Civil Service F. B. Faulhaber Park Commission T. N. Cook Fred Underhill Anna Kennedy Ernest Birch W. G. Smith Paul Wainwright William Smith Carl Curtis Walter Kohn Leonard Smith Notley Kennedy Wainwright Kohn

Firemen Answer Two Alarms In Elyria

Two alarms were answered by the Elyria Fire Department raising total calls this year to four. Coal gas in a Castle Wall Paper cabinet heater at 45 Second Street caused a smoky blaze with slight damage that the firemen vented. A second small roof fire at 1604 Middle Avenue, Peter Weber residence, was sparked by chimney sparks and burned a hole without further damage.

Elyria Castle Wall Paper Store Second Street Peter Weber Middle Avenue

Toledo Board Approves Interim Salaries If Borrowing Needed

Toledo public school teachers and other employees will receive January wages and the remaining December pay if the board borrows funds to cover the $400000 payroll.

Toledo Board of Education

Elyria Board approves temporary school operation funds

The Elyria City Board of Education approved a temporary appropriation of 184 610 81 to operate Elyria schools until this year’s tax money arrives. Funds derive from year end 1938 balances and cover early 1932 operations with large items including interest sinking fund 49 544 22 teachers payroll 40 113 06 repairs 27 188 28 and bond retirement 22 512 9.

Elyria Elyria City

Japanese Advance Drives Invasion Near Shanhaikwan

Japanese troops from Chinchow moved toward Shanhaikwan on the northern China border aiming to seize the city and link with a garrison at Shanhaikwan. Heavy fighting was anticipated at Hungchian and Sunshang as tensions rise with disbanded Chinese forces and riots in Foochow prompt Tokyo to demand explanations and possible indemnities.

Tokio Chinchow Shanhaikwan China Manchuria Tientsin Japan Hsinminfu Mukden Sasebo Foochow Nanking

Harbin Street Fights Leave Four Dead

In Harbin Manchuria on January 5 four people were killed and many injured as Chinese Nationalists and students clashed with Russians. The violence disrupted shops and halted business as street fighting escalated with repeated clashes between Chinese and White Russians. No intervention by Japan was seen despite Russian appeals.

Harbin Manchuria Japan

Elyria Increases Mill Tax Rate By Six Tenths

City of Elyria will pay a higher tax rate of 23 mills, up from 22.4, due to an error omitting the Elyria Sinking Fund. The correction affects tax statements and delays collections, with offices opening Monday as scheduled.

Office of County Auditor Co. S Elyria Chron Attor Backus Elyrians Elyria City

Japan expresses regret over Mukden attack on American consul

Japanese Ambassador Debuchi delivered a formal expression of regret to the U S State Department after reports of armed Japanese soldiers assaulting American Consul Chamberlain at Mukden. Tokyo officials called the incident closed with an apology from Mukden officials and a forwarded explanation to Washington.

Washington Japan United States Mukden Chamberlain Debuchi Tokio State Department Culver B. Chamberlain

Chronicle Telegram Want Ads Sell Steady Rentals

Rental ads offer steady income from furnished rooms at $3 weekly or $150 yearly and $5 or $6 for apartments. The notice urges landlords to advertise to avoid vacancy losses and suggests Elyria women may rent, with ads promising low daily rates.

Chronicle Telegram Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

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