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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1928

Page

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President Coolidge Returns Home From Havana Aboard Memphis

President and Mrs Coolidge left Havana early today aboard the cruiser Memphis with Cuban president Machado and Mrs Machado aboard the dock as salute gunfire greeted the sailing. The Memphis proceeded to Key West to board a special train for Washington while the Texas followed Hav ana harbor.

Memphis United Press Coolidge Havana Kor West Machado Cuba Macharda Coolridge Ortiz

City votes to issue 299000 in bonds for disposal plant

The council approved an emergency ordinance empowering the city auditor to issue 299000 in bonds to fund the new senate disposal plant. Bond authority already issued totals 700090 with 200900 remaining, approved by voters in 1920. The move faced some dissent over timing and disclosure but was explained as needed to secure contracts and favorable interest.

New Senate Myron Jones Senate Jones H. M. Redington Hewitt

Open Diplomacy To Rule At Havana Open Diplomacy To Rule At Havana

Havana bulletin reports the sixth Pan American conference approved open diplomacy in its rules. The decision, 16 to 3, follows motion by Honorio Paer mydon Argentine ambassador to the Loredtes and was seconded by Charles Evans Hughes.

Havana Honorio Paermydon Loredtes Charles Evans Hughes

Oberlin Junior Kil led by Train in Berlin Tragedy

Jota McGill Jr. of Avalon Pennsylvania a junior at Oberlin College was killed by a New York Central passenger train west of Oberlin Berlin January 17. Coroner Perry ruled accidental death though some details remain disputed. McGill an honors student had been with friends late the night before and had studied at the college library before leaving for his room.

Berlin Jota McGil, Jr Avalon Oberlin College New York Central Ther Perry New York Cenatray WeCall Obertin College Library Townsend Lodge Halph Conner] Hall Joan Denger Tnion Ting McGrailh Kipton Ramsey Jandelhard Reiiti Aleade McGill Rieish School Cere

Senate Finance Committee Delays Tax Cut Action

Washington January 17 The senate finance committee voted to delay further action on a 299 billion tax reduction bill until after March 1 to inspect treasury receipts. The strict party roll favored delay with Republicans backing and Democrats urging immediate action. The delay follows Treasury Secretary Mellon’s warning that the large house bill reduction could threaten the treasury system unless March 16 returns show a much larger surplus than expected.

Washington Senain Finance Committee Treasury Mellon

Wilder pleads to two check fraud charges in Maine case

Fred Wilder alias H E Smith alias Dr W H A Smail of Machias Maine faced two grand jury counts for fraudulently issuing checks to Cleveland banks for 10 50 pounds and 5 dollars. He pleaded not guilty and was fined 850 plus costs by Judge A F Webber after arraignment.

Wilder Fred Wilder H. E. Smith WH. A Smail Machias Cleveland A F. Webber

Pleads Guilty to Petit Larceny in Calf Theft Case

Virgil Bruenning of Floria pleads guilty before Judge A T Webber to petit larceny in the calf theft scheme tied to Harry and Roy Hebe, with two calves from H F G Eschtruth. Sentence deferred.

Virgil Bruenning Floria Harry Roy Hebebrand Elyria

Rate agreement approved between Logan Gas and Loran Gres Company

Formal acceptance of the rate ordinance was communicated by Aron Raimond Cro president of the Logan Gas Company. The action clears a path for a gas franchise decision as the city moves to replace the expired franchise with Eas Company.

Aron Raimond Cro Logan Gas Company Sas Ordinepie Cics Eas AurUsia Rauell Lozan Gas Company Caurel

Rotarians Hear Canadian Pastor at Weekly Luncheon

The Rotary Club of St Thomas heard Rev T T Fowler from Canada deliver remarks on US Canada ties and future development in the Northwest. He praised US stance on liquor control and noted growing interdependence, with plans for a Cleveland Mussolini talk and a Tri City meeting in Lorain. William Harding donated a Rotary brass bell for toast use.

United States Canada T.T. Fowler St. Thomas Ontario Rotary Club Newell Mr. Fowler W. L. Fowler Church of Christ West Canadian Northwest Fowler Kaqwor Lawrence Webber Club Cleveland Mussolini Camtol Theater Newell Webber Tri-city Elyria Lorain Lakewood William Harding Rotary

City Solicitor Seeks Pension Exemption For Police And Fire

The city solicitor urged state lawmakers to exempt police and firemen from state workers compensation if a pension fund exists. Officials discussed funding from the contingent fund and questioned the Industrial Commission’s authority to grant compensation in such cases. The mayor and council members emphasized a moral obligation to protect officers in duty, while indicating potential legislative change.

Cire Police HJ Stankard Jase Giehe Jeult Soldior Redington Don Myers Aries Coun el Cnetting Sian 4 Hard Ham Inq George Stevens Roy Moulton Te Ur James A. Tlewitt Cits Eita Mazor Ety Sto

Move to Align City Statutes With State DWI Penalties

Council debated adopting a city ordinance to comply with state DWI law. Solicitor Redington cautioned on imprisonment and jury rights. Mayor Hewitt noted the disparity between local fines and state penalties. Residents urged state conformity to ensure consistent punishment and avoid legal conflicts.

Elyria Council Waser Hewitt George Stark Justice of Peace Court Anna Remiupds

California Airmen Aim to Break Endurance Record

Captains Charles A Kingsford-Smith and Lieutenant George Pond took off from Mills Field San Francisco at 11:28 am in a Fokker Visnecoma to attempt a new world endurance flight record for California today.

Mills Field San Fran Cisco Calif

Sheriff raids Brighton township dwelling house

Deputies led by Sheriff G Mathews conducted a raid on a Brighton township house this morning. One person arrested faced a potential liquor charge, with details of the conditions at the residence still uncertain to the sheriff. A conference with the prosecutor was planned before any charges were filed.

Brighton Laguor Brigdon Township Sherff G. Mathews

Indict Couple For Murder Of Child In Kansas

Indictments charging Wiltal murder were returned today against Robert H. Pitts and his housekeeper Marie Frazier in the death of Pitts daughter Mars Magdalene on December 2. Pitts, jailed at Somerset, admitted responsibility for another death but did not exonerate Frazier. The state charges a torture pact and connection to the child's death was indicated.

Greenup Wiltal Robert H. Pitts Marie Frazier Jin Pitts Mars Magdalen Somerset Framer Othe Orchaid Todas Jau

Fire destroys storage warehouse at Corning

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a storage warehouse of the Sunday Creek Coal Co. at Corning Perrs County early today. One ambulance, one hearse and one automobile were also destroyed. Loss estimated at several thousand dollars.

Lenington G Sunday Creek Coal Corning Perrs

Capital Firebug Set Dozens of Blazes Across Washington

Washington authorities battled a coordinated wave of fires from midnight to dawn as a suspected arsonist, John J. Frer, 29, a former Walter Reed patient, admitted involvement in three fires. Firefighters from across the city and ten nearby companies fought major blazes, with gas explosions hindering efforts and many firefighters hospitalized. Police pursued the suspect, aided by citizen Timothy Dail, who reported the license plate leading to Frer’s arrest.

Washington Midnigue Baltimore Maryland Virginia Cies John J. Frer Walter Reed Army Hospital Heme Fischer Fallisburg Timothy Dalr Capital Shell Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol Treasury Tenth Feed and Coal Company Onl Ume Fourteenth and Belmout Ets

Reed committee urges vacancy for Illinois senator

The Reed primary investigating committee reports to the senate that Smith is not entitled to a seat. It recommends declaring the Illinois Republican Senators ilt vacant and denounces Smith for large sums spent in the 1926 primary campaign. Democrat Senator James Reed of Missouri chairs.

UNGTO Frank United States Senate Reed Primary Investigating Committee Senate Illinois Smith Wse James Reed

Cold Wave Missed Ohio Forecasts Fail To Hit Mark

Keatherman’s forecast for Ohio promised a colt wate this week as 16 predictions went awry. The short range forecast for today and Wednesday called for fair weather while temperatures failed to reach the bottom and hovered around 7 degrees higher than Sunday. Cool winds Monday night and early Tuesday brought a light chill to residents acclimated to milder days.

Keatherman Ohio Kat

Owosso Fight Over Adolph Hotelling Mob Threat

In Owosso Michigan neighbors and relatives recall Adolph Hotelling as a violent denouncer of a rival criminal case. A mob gathered at the Genesee county jail after the Dorothy Schneider case spurred fears of lynching. National guardsmen and police kept order while Hotelling was moved to avoid mob violence as tensions rose in Flint.

Owosso Mich William Edward Hickman Marion Parker Los Angeles Adolph Tietelling Islarer Dorothy Schneiner Michigan Ruby Hotelling Flint Lake Hotelling J. W. Frye Nfe Hetelling Jas Genesee County Dorothy Mare Adolph Thi County Dorothy National Tvachers Dorothy Schneider Hickman Lan Xg Ionia Reformatory

Marines Kill Edel Leader in Nicaragua Skirmish

In Nicaragua near San Albín, U.S. Marines clashed with rebels from the General Aureustino Sandana group. The rebel general Mendes was killed, another fighter injured, and rebel equipment captured. Major General Terie oversees the Marine presence during a week long inspection tour.

Managua Nicaragua United States Todas Mendes Geronimo Range San Albine Ameal Marie Nica Asua Terie United States Marine Corps Leverne Tod

Lorain Council OKs Bridge Plans on Broadway

Lorain council approved county plans to build the Lorain County Memorial bridge over Broadway with approaches to Reid avenue and a south ramp to Broadway. The action followed the original plan though details remained unsettled.

Lorain Jag Lorain County Memorial Bridge Broadway Reid Avenue

Excerpts From Statement Of Slayer In Flint Case

Excerpts from the statement of Adolph Hotelling 49, a carpenter, arrested in connection with the death of Dorothy Schneider. The interview covers his movements near Mt. Morris and questions about luring the girl, her requests to ride, and what he said about taking her toward his home.

Flint, Mich Adolph Hotelling Carpenter Deorothy Schneider Caesar J. Soivents Flint Pough Mt. Morris Mt Morris

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