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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
1
Newspaper account describes an armed assault on multiple Columbus girls on the West Side with a long slender knife. Victims suffered slashing wounds while police search for the attacker. Names and locations cited include Tala and Matei Thompeyi as authorities chase the suspect through the city.
Mrs Coolidge arrived in Dickinson to be with her mother Mrs Goodhue during a North Rimpton visit. Lt Commander Boone and John Fitzgerald accompanied Mrs Coolidge, with medical staff noting the mother’s condition not yet critical though not fully stable.
Lorain County taxes may be paid at the Lorain branch of the county treasurer’s office located at the Bank of Commerce. Taxes for all owners are kept on file, with duplicates sent to Lorain for residents of Lorain city Sheffield Black River and Lorain-Sheffield. Payments accepted through February 15 without penalty, according to County Treasurer Arthur Waters.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur urged the House Naval Affairs Committee to adopt a twenty year building and replacement plan costing 3.26 billion dollars, with a follow up twenty year program to maintain strength, including an initial 800 million five year plan for immediate construction.
Fred W Warnes chair of the Republican state central committee issued a call for a meeting on January 10 to resolve the split between Hoover and Willis factions over Ohio's delegation to the Republican National Convention. The dispute centers on which faction leads the delegation.
An inquiry board at Provincetown investigates the loss of a patrol craft after a collision at sea. Officials and reporters observe the wreck near the torpedo room as divers search for victims. The crash involving the coast guard destroyer and submarine prompts preparations for underwater salvage operations.
Chamberlin and Williams begin an ambitious endurance flight test at Roosevelt Field aiming to set a world record. The pair follow a prior failed four hour bid and face limited fuel storage and control challenges as they attempt a sustained voyage.
Charles Lindbergh arrived at France field aboard the Spirit of St Louis after a flight from Lindbergh Field Panama. He completed his transatlantic journey continuing near Paris with a welcome at the field.
The Griffio steamer sent distress signals after radio reports placed its position about 390 miles south of Cape Flattery. Twenty three crew members aboard the vessel were noted as missing or in danger as authorities tracked the incident following the call letters received by Warrol Radio Corporation.
An inquiry into a jail break plan at Lima Jail is presented by Sheriff with details on the alleged removal of mortar from a large stone structure. The plan aimed to deliver prisoners and involved later actions to cover the scene. Twenty prisoners faced arraignment on charges returned by the grand jury.
Washington January 12 a pension bill for World War veterans is introduced by Representative Rathbone. The measure sets pensions from 329 to 39 dollars for veterans who served in the United States armed forces in World War II or overseas and are incapacitated for work.
Interstate commerce committee continues hearings on railroad consolidation. Irrigation committee holds hearing on Boulder Dam bill. Naval affairs committee hearings on submarine disaster resolution and naval binding program. House takes up interior department appropriation bill. Post office air mail bills, flood control, immigration, and census measures under review. Foreign affairs and Pan American road conference discussed. World War veterans committee continues hospitalization bill hearings.
Los Angeles reports the long delayed trial of Hickman proceeds toward a January 25 start date after the removal of initial obstacles involving the Marion Parker case. The defense claims progress, and court officials expect a final determination by Tuesday in the gavel phase of the case.
Howard of Hastings Nebraska announces a plan to unite all undenominational churches into one organization. He leads the General Conference of Undenominational Churches and will present a proposal for a single general head and a central clearinghouse. The Rev Mrs J W Henry of Toledo is slated to speak at the conference sessions tonight.
A Garresville poultry farmer complains to the Postmaster General that low flying air mail planes frighten hens causing injury and reduced egg laying. He urges action from National Air Transport contract operators on the New York to Chicago route to ease the disturbance.
Trustees of the state Anti Saloon League meet in Columbus to elect a successor to the late George Selby of Portsmouth. Seymour Towan will address the meeting as assistant secretary and treasurer in charge of customs cost guards and prohibition enforcement as 1928 plans are drafted. Frank Holleran president of Liberty Coal Co is found dead in his Columbus office, heart disease listed as the cause.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Marines preparing a journey to Nicaragua with planes and aviation support. References to Bourne Pointed and Trans Zalfi imply deployment planning. details are garbled but indicate movement toward Central American operations and possible air or coast guard coordination.
A foreman aged 51 at a Bay 4 plant was struck by a car on Elvria Avenue near 21st Street. His skull was fractured and an arm broken. Patrick Lorain was cleared of blame as the victim was rushed to St Joseph's Hospital.
Indiana case reports Charles Walters known as one armed remains in prison for the murder of Ben and Hance Muneie after the state supreme court denied his appeal. The Hances were killed for information leading to a lethal confrontation at Chapman’s compound in Michigan. Separate notes mention a Lorain loan dispute and a church pension matter filed in common pleas court. A burglary claim notes tire and rim theft from Warr y Demos’ Jefferson Street car was recovered.
Boston reports show fifteen bodies identified at Corea naval hospital with seventy two recovered from the wreck. Eight remain unaccounted for and divers search the submerged wreckage continues as authorities work to identify more victims.
County Commissioners led by George Rhoads discussed financing options for an annex to the courthouse. A bond issue was contemplated but no definite cost estimate or architect was appointed, with hopes an architect would be commissioned soon to study the project.
Police traced wife of William Dore to an alleged quarrel with her husband at 1332 Erie Avenue Lorain. A caller claiming to be Mire Dore said she told him she would not stay, but police doubt captivity and continue searching as Mrs Dore remains missing.
Cleveland fans report concerns about conditions at a Polish orphanage after claims of malnutrition and overcrowding. Local Polish business leaders and community figures demand an investigation and action if abuses persist.
A motor incident at a California Frat Stow this afternoon triggered a fire alarm. Fire units responded, but no injuries or further damage were reported as the motor was shut off and the scene secured.
Will Rogers appeared before the flood control committee in Washington reporting he is among the few congressmen who have heard of the flood problem. He spoke to the committee and a packed caucus room about suggested measures and his stance on flood control.
City officials and highway staff visited the Coveland Road Show to review latest highway construction plans. Street commissioner I A Lastings and Service Director J N Eide joined the tour and observed road riders and exhibits.
New York report details Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray facing the electric chair at Sing Sing tonight after all legal avenues are exhausted. Officials say no stay will be granted and the execution could proceed shortly after 11. Witnesses describe mounting tension as attorneys failed to secure a writ or delay.
Albany Jan 12 Attorney General Albert Ottinger ruled Ruth Snyder can be executed at Sing Sing tonight in line with her sentence. He said Supreme Court Justice Aaron Levy lacked authority to issue the stay, despite the court’s prior action.
Mrs Josephine Brown mother of Ruth Snyder and Andrew Brown brother of Mrs Snyder arrived at Sing Sing prison to bid farewell to Ruth Snyder who is scheduled for execution that night. Tears marked their departure as reporters pressed around the death cell.
Governor Al Smith of New York sent a letter to be read at the Jackson Day Harmony Direct, as details remained undisclosed. Chairman Clem Shaver of the Democratic National Committee would read the message, amid speculation about Smith’s participation.
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