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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1928

Page

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Program for Elrria High School January graduates

The commencement program for Elrria High School January graduates is announced for Thursday night at the high school auditorium. It features a processional by the school orchestra under J Martin Berk, an invocation by Rev. W. L. Fowler, singing by the Girls' Glee Club, a commencement address by Thomas W. Treseriacion of Presentation, and diplomas presented by Thomas N Cook, president of the Board of Education.

Elrria High School CL. PL Shively J Martin Berk W. L. Fowler Church of Cir Glee Cleb Thomas W. Treseriacion Thomas N Cook Board of Education Bean Graham Woedner Oberlin School Theolo Cook

Brighton Man Pleads Guilty to Liquor Possession

Cornelius Culp of Brighton pleaded guilty to liquor possession in Justice A. Ro Weber's court and was fined 1000 dollars plus costs. Silvia Culp and two others from Brighton faced disorderly conduct charges and were fined five dollars and costs each after a Tuesday raid by deputies Haver Crehore Cowie and Claude Bitin.

Cornelius Culp Brighton Judice Ro Webber Silvia Culp Roehen Perk Ida Whitmeier Ales George Haver Crehore Cowie Claude Bitin Wiquor Culp Duras

Trotzky On His Way To Banishment In Turkestan

Berliner Tageblatt Moscow dispatch says Leon Trotzky, former co dictator of the Russian empire, departed Moscow for banishment on the Chinese frontier of Turkestan. The report claims his exile follows opposition to Stalin's faction and notes Trotzky's vow to rise again.

Trotzky Berlex Leon Trotki Erce Turkestan Moscow Tageblatts Sovernment Mit Stalin Vageblatt Trotky

Lenroot Opposes Whilsh Resolution on Power Industry Inquiry

Former Senator Irvine Lenroot of Wisconsin argues against the Wehi resolution for investigation of the Power Industry. He says no facts show need, the scope is too broad, and the senate committee lacks jurisdiction over many activities proposed for inquiry. Prisoners were sent to Atlanta federal penitentiary from Toledo. Seventeen inmates moved under U S Marshal Jauer. One prisoner from Hardin County received twenty one months for violation of the prohibition law.

Washington Irvine Lenroot Wisconsin Joint Committee of National Utility Viations Wehi Senate Intestate Comrace Senate Atlanta Toledo United States Marshall Jaufer Cleveland Aasistota Dible Hardin County

January Class Givers Parting Gift to E H B

The January 1928 class at Ste Alma Mater presents gifts totaling to the Washington building urns and flowers funds. They donate 100 dollars for a piano purchase for Irma Shum and 50 dollars to the National Honor Society, with the remaining funds to the library.

E. H Ste Alma Washington Building Irmna- Shum National Honor Society Librars

Seniors Hold Farewell Party At High School

Seniors held a farewell banquet in the high school cafeteria the night before graduation. Kenneth Harden acted as toastmaster as tastes of peach and Nile green decor framed diplomas tied with ribbons. Ten senior girls served a chicken dinner while faculty guests attended and gifts funded a piano for the gym.

Cwhich Kenneth Harden Rose Provosanik John W Lauck Veda Haylor Ruth Haag Robert Baintridge Donald Dun

Three Men Are Shot To Death In Chicago Heights

Three men found shot to death on a lonely road near Chicago Heights Ill after a suspected hijackers battle. Identified victims include Joe Faso 29 and Joe Cagianeg 18 of Chicago Heights and Fuller 28 of South Bend Ind. Police link slayings to liquor traffic and consider possible internal killings or a staged hijacking.

Chicago Heights Ill Joe Faso Joe Cagianeg Fuller South Bend Ind Rum Runnera

Adolph Hotelling Confesses to More Children Attacks

In Genesee county Michigan Adolph Hotelling confessed to additional attacks after confessing the murder of Dorothy Schneider a five year old girl who was kidnapped and killed near Mt Morris. He named Esther Skinner and Ella May Horn as other assault victims and his attorney prompted a new confession. A mob once stormed the Genoese county jail and Hotelling awaits circuit court trial with a sanity commission to be named after sentencing.

Ionla Mich Adolph Hotelling Dorothy Schneider Michigan Hotelling Mt. Morris William A. Seegmiller Esther Skinner Oak Hill Cemetery Owosso Ella May Horn Carland Horn Genessee County Flint Michigan Reformatory Frank Cain Circuit Court Green Leslie Schneider Dorothy Illint Fce Benson Creek

Congress Today Senate and House Proceedings

Congress actions include votes on a resolution to exclude Frank Smith of Illinois from the Senate and consideration of the Jones shipping bill by the Commerce Committee. The Irrigation Committee continues Boulder Dam hearings while minority recommendations on Jones are reviewed. In the House the independent offices appropriation bill advances as the Elections Committee pursues the Beck case. Naval Affairs and Flood Control panels hold hearings on their respective programs and farm rental issues.

Sexate Frank Smith Illinois Senate Ay Jones Irrigation Committee Boulder Dam Commerce Committee HOUSE Elections Committee No. 2 Beck Naval Affairs Committee Agriculture Flood Control Committee

Two Brothers Victims Of Fumes Near Bedford Foundry

In Bedford Ohio on January 18 two brothers Walter Zumack 24 and Benjamin Zumack 22 were found dead near the Best Foundry Co plant. Gas fumes from lime piled nearby are suspected as the cause. A passerby noted the men appeared asleep and informed police chief C G Carter.

Bedford Best Foundry Co C. G. Carter Walter Zumack Benjamin

Lorain man sues for 25000 after streetcar crash

John Mihalski of 1633 F. Sixth Street Lorain alleges he was riding on Steve Bogi grocery truck driven by Alex Bogi when it crashed into a street car on 28th Street last fall. Mihalski seeks 25000 for injuries including a fractured right leg and brain base injuries.

John Mihalski

Fliers Progress In Flight As Spirit Of California Near Record

Flying at 1500 feet the Spirit of California passed 24 hours aloft over the San Francisco Bar region. Capt Kingsford Smith and Lieut Pond continued the long endurance flight facing 30 more hours to beat the record as the Fokker T monoplane held steady with engines throttled low.

San Francisco Spirit of California Kingsford-Smith Lieut Pond

Garford building to add room for rising first grade enrollment

The district plans a new room at the Garford school to handle expected growth in first grade pupils. Superintendent Maston said changes will take effect as the semester begins. Students return Friday for regular sessions with promotions announced. Two new teachers, Mrs McMan and Mrs Marian Sexton, will fill vacancies at Roosevelt and Franklin schools.

Garford Bldg Garford Schol Htc Maston Marion McMan Roosevelt Miss Becker Marian Sexton Franklin School Miss Roick Gates

Annual Meeting Of Elyria Red Cross Held Tuesday

The Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Tuesday evening January 7 at the Lorain County Bank Director's Room. Trustees will be elected and reports on the past year given. Edith McAllister will share relief experiences from the Mississippi Flood. All charter members are urged to attend.

Red Cross Elyria Croag Lorain County Bank Edith McAllister Lorain

Firebug confession ties string of Washington blazes to urge

John J. Fisher a 29 year old ex policeman confessed to police that an obsession to start fires led him to ignite at least two of seven fires in the capital. He said he watched the first blaze at a Five and Ten store then set others including a feed store and a lumber yard. Police filed two counts and later added two more charges. Damage from the fires exceeded 100000 dollars. Fisher a disabled World War veteran was being held.

Washington John J. Fisher Paytienc Fisher Polie Eckington G Streets Jeff 14Th Street Florida Avenue Sher Baltimore Maryland

President Coolidge Recovers From Seasickness En Route North

On the Friendship Special, President Coolidge and party sped from Havana to Key West then toward Washington. He suffered seasickness during the Havana to Key West passage but felt better by today. He delegated a note to Secretary Wilbur to address the Memphis crew while en route.

President Coolidge Washington Jan. IS Florida Miami Coolidge Havaga Ker West

Donahey Urges Aid for Destitute Miners Children

Governor Vic Donahey issued a proclamation urging Ohio residents to aid children and adults in coal mining districts starving due to the strike. He called for food and clothing gifts and money donations to be sent to local National Guard armories or Adjt. Gen. Frank D. Henderson in Columbus for distribution.

Columbus Vic Donahey Ohio Ohio Natonal Guard National Guard Adjt Frank D. Henderson

Denison University Quarantine Follows Scarlet Fever Case

In Granville on January 18 a suspected second scarlet fever case led Denison University to place 159 female students and one male writer under six day quarantine. Dayton dining hall waiter Charles E. Cole showed symptoms and was quarantined by Dr Loveless. Miss Mary Edgerton of Trenton first contracted the disease.

Granville Denisom Charles E. Cole Dayton

Brown Visits Columbus To Aid Hoover Campaign

Walter F. Brown assistant secretary of commerce and Hoover political aide met Hoover supporters in Columbus to discuss Ohio campaign plans. A decision on Hoover entering Ohio as an open candidate with delegates may follow from the visit. Col. Carmi A. Thompson and Charles A. Jenex outlined plans for a Willis campaign headquarters in Columbus.

Columbus Walter F. Brown Toledo Commerce Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover Hoover Ohio Brown Frank B. Willis Col Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland Willis Charles A. Jenex

Treasury to mail old tax blanks for 1927 returns

The treasury orders six types of income tax return forms issued by the Internal Revenue Service to be mailed to taxpayers for filings due by March 15. Officials estimate March collections around 360 million dollars, compared with 1827 figures.

Washington Treasury Internal Revenue Sis Commissioner of Internal Revenue Blair Uua

Fortune Teller in Columbus Fined

The Supreme Court sustained lower county courts in finding Gertrude Davis of Cleveland guilty of practicing palmistry and fortune telling without a license. She was fined 379 and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail, time suspended pending good behavior.

Columbus Supreme Court Cuyahoga County Gertrude Davis Cleveland Costa

Airmen Leave Detroit for Cuba in 1350 Mile Flight

Lt Leonard Flo and Austin Bement depart Selfridge Field aboard a Scinson-Detroit monoplane bound for Havana Cuba. They aim to cover 1350 miles in about 14 hours following a route via Cincinnati Atlanta and Key West Florida. The duo are part of the Ten Wise Birds club and carry a rubber boat from the earlier world flight attempt.

Detroit Cuba MT. Clemens Mich Leonard Flo Austin Bement Selfridge Field Havana Edward ©. Schlea Wa. S. Brack Cincinnati Arlanta Kew West Fla Ten Wise Birds

Auto Hits Trolley Car Wounding Driver at Erie Street

Clyde Jones 19 of Adelbert avenue sustained a broken left leg and possible internal injuries when his high light coupe struck the southbound Yellow Line street car on Erie street. He was taken to Elyria Memorial hospital. air line of the trolley car broken and the auto wrecked. No other injuries reported. Street car under Charles Ford and J M Atkinson.

Clyde Jones Adelbert Avenue Erie Street Jones Elyria Memorial Hospital Charles Ford 19Th Street Tain J. M. Atkinson West Street Elyria

West Side Kindergarten to Open Monday in Gates Building

A new West Side kindergarten will start Monday in the Gates auditorium. Children five years old by April 1 may enroll, with enrollments coordinated through the district principals. The program, state-supported by the local board of education, will split sessions by district from Gates and Jefferson, with Gates children in the morning and Jefferson children in the afternoon. Miss Roice from the Franklin building will lead the new program.

West Side Gates Supt KR. C. Merston Maston Oberlin Board of Education Gates and Jefferson Roosevelt School Board Jeferson Rolce Franklin

Three Men Fined for Assault in Lorain Case

James and Ienryr Marshall and George Onoffer of Lorain pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Judge A R Webbe. Each was fined 25 pounds plus costs after a burglary indictment was called off for lack of evidence, the judge concluding the attack arose from a misunderstanding.

James Ienryr Marshall George Onoffer Lorain A. R. Webbe H. C. Bereil Assauit Edward Burrell Webber

Regiment to donate one night’s pay for afflicted children

Officers of the 143rd regiment National Guard announced a plan to donate one night's pay to aid suffering children. The offer was made by Lt. Col. F. W. Neves and the unit hopes to raise funds for coal seed relief programs for miners.

Cleveland Cers 143Rd Regiment Obie National Guard Liew

Smith Seeks Seat Contested In Illinois Case

Washington reports the Illinois senate votes to declare senator-elect Freak Li Smith's seat vacant amid contest threats by Republicans. Private polls suggest a Norris resolution will pass, with potential Supreme Court action or another reelection bid possible. Friends argue expenditures and public utilities ties were validated by voter choice.

Washington Senate Li Smith Smith Illinois U.S. Supreme Court Wllneis Smiths Int Inenois State Public Utilities Commission

Oberlin College Student John McGill Die at Train Tracks

The Oberlin College junior John McGill was found dead near the New York Central tracks west of Oberlin. Initial theory of suicide by jumping from a train was discounted as a foreman and railroad officials noted he had not boarded at Kipton. Coroner Myles Perry accepted accidental death by being struck by a train, pending final verdict. Two brothers arrived to arrange funeral details.

Oberlin John McGill Oberlin College McGill New York Central Kipton Perry Lorain County Coroiner Myles Perry Youss Mag Theis Wag & Toman M Wes Oberliga Coromer

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