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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
7
Elyria Memorial Hospital carried out its largest service year in 1938 with 2,142 patients treated, up from 2,127 in 1926, and 20,011 hospital days. Gates Hospital shows gains with 12,129 service days in 1928, and maternity care rises as 80 percent of Elyria births occur there.
Massillon residents react to a second unsolved murder as Madid Mohammond, a 24 year old Arab, is shot defending his brother’s coffee shop. A suspect is detained, $100 stolen, and city officials lead the probe with Police Chief Ertle also investigating.
Antibes France January 7 Grand Duke Nicholas second cousin of the late Czar died Saturday at 9 45 p m from heart attacks after pneumonia illness. His body lay in state in a red velour room before transport to the Russian cathedral at Cannes for funeral services tomorrow. The monarchy’s hopes among Czarist exiles fade as the grand duke’s death ends a royal gesture.
An advertisement promotes Cystex as a solution for bladder weakness, nighttime urination, backache, burning sensations, and leg or groin pain. It claims a 48 hour test with money back if not improved and encourages purchasing at drug stores with a promise of renewed energy and better sleep.
Mrs. Charles Lanier thirty five of No 10 Woodford avenue sought medicine for a sore throat at 3 30 am yesterday. In the dark she took iodine instead of the medicine and was rushed to Memorial hospital by her husband. She was admitted for care and later discharged as the poison effects proved minor.
A heavy man with a red mustache asked for twenty cents worth of apples in a Lodi street store. He paid with a five dollar bill, grabbed $4.80 in change plus the bill, and fled in a brown coupe. The clerk notified police headquarters.
A still alarm late this morning brought Hose Company No. 1 to 469 West Ninth Street where shaving in a hot air furnace chamber caused smoke. Firemen investigated and remedied the trouble with no damage reported. ER W Bell occupied the first floor and L Hillibrant the second.
Stanley Broski of Tenth Avenue Lorain explains to the Chronicle Telegram that he is not the man in the police record for intoxication. Broski, a musician at the Tivoli Theatre, Lorain, notes another man with the same name was fined five dollars and costs as a 1928 intoxication offender.
Gabral Siwiski of Prospect Street was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor James A. Hewitt in police court after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct following a quarrel with his wife. Her husband’s boarder row at the Linski home sparked the trouble.
A faulty chimney caused smoke to fill 349 Vulcan Street last night. Fire crews from Hose Company No 1 responded to Peter Kavalecz’s home at 349 Vulcan Street. Owner George Seibel of 3213 Barber Avenue Cleveland would be notified about chimney condition. No damage occurred.
Police Chief E J Stankard issues city wide directive to call Safety Director John N Eidt when a fire breaks out at night or for fires not classified as still alarms. The notice directs officers to notify Eidt at his home or office promptly.
Auto theft reported in Lorain yesterday. Elyrian and Tom McBride of 12 West Avenue reported the 1924 Buick coupe stolen with spare tire and Incense B 16-292. Local police are investigating.
Ashland police reported a 1925 Ford coupe held at police headquarters suspected of being stolen. The car was found with a spare tire and license plates 139 903 on it.
Gasper Boloz of 232 West River Street was detained in the city jail today after residents reported a rampage late Saturday evening. Officers found him under the influence of liquor.
Jean Barrer of Berea was driving on Middle when an auto owned by Dutch Kessler of South Maple Street cut in front of Barrer. Both vehicles were damaged. Kessler’s young son was driving, according to the police blotter.
A set of automobile license plates were stolen from a car at Simpson Motor Company on Saturday. The plates reported to police are numbered D 4-265.
Live electric wires were reported down at the corner of Princeton and Garford avenues last night. Police notified the electric company.
Miani Beach Florida January 7 the body of Tex Rickard promoter who died in Allison hospital was aboard the Havana Special headed for New York City Mrs Rickard widow and Jack Dempsey accompanied the remains which will fly in state burial set for Wednesday at Woodlawn cemetery New York Rickards infant daughter Maxine remained unaware of the loss Rickard died at 837 am Sunday from overwhelming infection following acute gangrenous appendicitis less than a day after telling Dempsey he had this fight won.
The Eighty-Eighth Ohio General Assembly convened with most members present. Senate President pro tem Allen G. Algler and Speaker O. C. Gray preside as Republicans hold the chamber majorities. 9 women hold seats. An emergency highway-building bill of about 14 million dollars is on the table, with overall appropriation near 25 million. Governor elect Cooper aims for a brief session.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer introduced the Bloomer Costume in 1849 featuring an open-fronted jacket and trousers gathered at the ankles. The design aimed to provide practical dress for women, influencing fashion debates of the era.
In the year 760, Pope Paul I delivered what was believed to be the only clock in existence to Pepin the King of France. The artifact symbolized the era’s fusion of faith and science, underscoring papal and royal partnership in medieval innovation.
About 33 seamen were rescued when the German steamer Rodelheim sank near Cape Race. The crew was saved by the American-Scantic Mner steamer Saguache, which is bound for Portland, Maine. The cause remains unclear in fragmentary advices.
Columbus Ohio January 7 The joint legislative committees on economy in public service will recommend to the General Assembly abolishing the state fire marshal's office The duties would transfer to other departments health would oversee hotel and restaurant inspections while public safety would handle arson detection and investigations The report notes the fire marshal and prohibition commissioner are the only state offices not under civil service and supports continuing the tax that funds the office with a belief duties would be performed more efficiently under the new plan
Oberlin public schools show markedly fewer absences after Christmas break. About 50 students are absent at the high school and similar figures at Pleasant and Prospect street schools and the junior and senior highs. Superintendent H L Rawdon expects class resumption to continue unless new developments arise. A fire at S H Hayden’s home, 319 East College, caused about 30 dollars’ worth of damage to the chimney and stairway area, likely from a superheated chimney.
Mr Kenneth Powers of Pratt and Morris on South Main Street leaves for Toledo to begin work with the Athletic Supply Company after accepting a position recently. He will observe the Toledo branch for one week, then proceed to Columbus to join the company’s branch there permanently.
Oberlin Janby Oils were defeated by the Sandusky Reds at Sandusky on Saturday night, 26 to 12. Their next game is scheduled against Lorain on Friday night. Also, several club and meeting notices appear for Oberlin residents, including gatherings of LT. T. M. clam, Nineteenth Century Club, Sorotls, and Oberlin Woman's club History Department with various hosts and times tomorrow or tonight.
A United Press survey reports multiple week end traffic deaths in Ohio. In Cincinnati two people died, including George Johnson 93 of Lockland who was struck while reaching for his brother’s hat. John Fisher 67 died after being struck outside his home. In Wooster Paul Smith 22 of Frederick was killed when a Pennsylvania train struck his car. two girls Virginia Wells 21 of Wooster and Dorothy Kem 21 of Cleveland were not seriously hurt.
Mrs Nonie Storrs widow of Edward C Storrs died Friday night in a Cleveland hospital She is survived by sons Merle Tlora Roy and Donald all of Cleveland daughter Mrs Grace Thomas of Elyria two brothers Clement Gardner of Bloomfield and Sherman Gardner of Litchfield Her home was 1657 East 2ne Street Cleveland Funeral services from LaPorte church Tuesday at 3 30 PM
Mrs Mary Moss aged twenty nine died at her LaGrange home Saturday afternoon from double pneumonia. She is survived by husband Neil and five children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at three at the Baptist church in LaGrange with interment in LaGrange.
Martin H Lauer aged seventy two years two months and fifteen days died at St Josephs hospital Lorain on Monday January seventh at ten oclock a m He leaves a wife and four children Mrs Henry Hacker of Oberlin Harry and George of West Ridge and Irvin at home along with nine grandchildren He came from Germany at age eleven and lived on West Ridge fifty years He was hospitalized two weeks prior Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
William E B Dean aged sixty four died at his La Grange Township home Sunday morning. He is survived by his widow Verna and two sons Harry of La Grange and Lovell of Berea. Service will be held Tuesday at 1 p m in the Seventh Day Adventist Church La Grange.
Funeral services for the late Harry Caughlin will be conducted Tuesday morning at nine oclock from St Marys church in Lorain. Burial will follow in St Marys cemetery on Lake Avenue. Services moved to Lorain due to the flu epidemic.
Word comes of the death of Thomas Rockwood aged 76 of Durango Colorado on New Year’s Day. He was the uncle of S. S. Rockwood Mrs J A Reubdlin and Miss Dora Nichols of this city and is survived by four daughters. In early life Mr Rockwood lived in El Paso.
Columbus Ohio January 7 Senator Allen G Algier floor leader in the senate says he favors repealing the Peace Law which allows utilities to collect higher rates with bond before approval by the utilities commission He predicts repeal and states he expects a majority in both houses to vote for it He favors funds to empower the utilities commission with an adequate staff to speed rate cases processing.
Two days before Vicksburg fell, the town newspaper was produced on a single wallpaper sheet, reflecting wartime scarcity. The unusual printing method underscores the siege era’s material shortages and community information needs during a pivotal Civil War moment.
Volcanic blast near Puerto Varas sent dead and injured to the town as communications failed. Eruption created three smoke spewing craters, scattered cinders over Rinihue Los Lugos Linpingue, and caused lake flooding that destroyed homes and dams. Refugees moved along the Pescado river as doctors and soldiers aided the region.
Market report listing but ter extras firsts and seconds prices for butter eggs poultry and potatoes. Includes express stock poultry rates per pound, 150-pound sack prices for various potato origins, and dairy quotes with multiple grade levels.
Hogs receipts 4990 and higher by 35-39 cents with various weight brackets priced from 8.75 to 9.65 for lighter hogs and up to 9.65 for 200-350 lb ranges. Packing sows 7.75-8.10. Cattle receipts 1250 market steady to active. Beef steers 10.00-12.50. Vealers 15.00-19.50. Beef cows 7.60-9.00. Cutter cows 6.25. Sheep receipts 3500 with lambs strong. top fat lambs 16.50. Bulk fat lambs 14.99-16.50, fat ewes 6.59-7.59.
Toledo livestock markets show hog receipts of 650 with prices 10 to 25 cents higher. Heavy hogs quoted 9.09 to 9.25, mediums 9.25 to 9.40. Calves receipts light and market steady. Sheep and lambs receipts light with steady demand.
A frantic youth told neighbor William Edwards that his father is dead and he cannot find his mother. Sheriff Gibson was alerted as the Oser family is found in turmoil with Harold grieving after a fatal shooting. Mrs. Oser’s body lay frozen, and the father lay shot in the head with a .32 calibre pistol after the family’s kitchen and bedroom showed damage.
The article notes a flight rule requiring the plane to land at Metropolis Field after a take-off last Tuesday morning. The Question Mark marked its sixth day and 144th consecutive hour aloft at 7:26:45 a.m. surpassing the previous sustained flight record of 118 hours set by the dirigible Dixmude.
Chicago Heights witnesses a massive police and federal raid as 12 squads and 100 agents seize 25 men linked to Capone era crime. The operation targets racketeers, gambling and alcohol networks amid a wave of murders in the suburb. Indictments in York murder case return against Hess Blymer and Curry for the killing of Nelson Rehmeyer tied to a hex belief. Court actions begin with Blymyer to be tried first. Rehmeyer family attend.
Washington January 7 Congress began seven weeks of tariff hearings before the Ways and Means committee. The American chemical manufacturing industry, claiming to represent 5,000,000,000 in capital, urged a rise from 25 to 40 percent in import duties on unclassified chemicals.
Police responding to a late night call found Roma Bromley of 29%4 Chestnut Street bleeding from two knife wounds in his back after a dispute with Clef Shumaker of Fox Furnace Apartment. Shumaker allegedly drew a knife and the men argued. Bromley was treated at the hospital with noncritical injuries.
Elyria business leader Mr. Follansbee, longtime executive with Garford Manufacturing and later Colson Co., died Saturday after a lengthy health struggle. Born in ton Maass, he married Minnie Mountain in 1885 and devoted decades to sales leadership and industrial growth. Funeral Tuesday at Dr Karl Reefy’s residence. private services, flowers omitted.
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