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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

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Lorain County Democrats propose education director for Prohibition Dept

A Lorain County Democratic Executive Committee letter to Governor White proposes an Elyria woman as Director of Education of the Department of Prohibition. The move aims to place Democrats in office and follows word that L. L. Faris of Lynchburg may become the next prohibition commissioner. No senate confirmation yet.

Lorain County Democratic Committee Elyria Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Party Department of Prohibition George White D. W. Seward Cooper Nellie Hill Seward L. L. Faris Lynchburg Prohibition Faris Columbus Dispatches Columbus State Prohibition Department Rupert R. Beetham Cadiz White Lysichburg Beetham Prohibition Department Senate

Noted Swedish Flyer Injured In Crash

Bulletin from Stockholm reports Capt. Einar Lundborg seriously injured when his airplane crashed at Malmstaett airdrome. Lundborg, famed for rescuing the Italia party in the Arctic after the Polar ship Italia disaster, was involved in the crash today.

Stockholm Einar Lundborg Malmstaett Lundborg United States Arctic

Missing Aviator Safé At Hunghsai

Shanghai dispatch reports aviator G W Brophy, missing since his Shanghai to Manila flight route, is safe at Hunghsai after a snow storm incident. He was overdue to Canton and presumed lost during the Foochow to Canton leg of the planned Shanghai to Manila trip.

Shanghai G. W. Brophy Hunghsai Foochow Canton Brophy Manilla

Weather forecast for Columbus Ohio Tuesday and Wednesday

The forecast calls for generally fair and colder conditions, with light rain in the north portion changing to snow flurries tonight and continuing through Wednesday. Unseasonably high temps persist in the plains, with temperatures expected to fall across the lake region and St Lawrence valley tonight into Wednesday. Shippers anticipate cold and warm contrasts across regions with notable above normal readings in multiple directions.

Columbus Ohio Los Angeles Phoenix Miami White River Pas Cochrane Lake Region St. Lawrence Valley Texas Ohio Valley Plain States Vewer Montana Superior Lake

Resolution urges Congress to pay veterans certificates

In Columbus Ohio on January 27 Senator Joseph E Ackerman Republican Cleveland introduced a resolution in the Senate urging immediate passage of legislation to pay Adjusted Compensation Certificates to World War veterans. Ackerman said Ohio veterans would receive about 178 million dollars from the Federal Government if the bill passes.

Congress Columbus Senate Joseph E. Ackerman Republican Cleveland Ackerman Ohio

Burnett Nomination Reported Favorably by Senate Panel

The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously to report favorably the nomination of David Burnett of Ohio to be Collector of Internal Revenue, succeeding Robert H. Lucas, now executive director of the Republican National Committee.

Washington Senate Finance Committee David Burnett Ohio Collector of Internal Revenue Robert H. Lucas Republican National Committee

Postpone Hearing On Bethlehem Steel Bonus Indefinitely

Newark N J Jan 27 Vice Chancellor John H Backes indefinitely postponed a rule to show cause why 19 Bethlehem Steel directors and officers should not be restrained from disposing of their stock. The suit seeks refunds of 36000000 in bonuses. Defendants include Charles M Schwab chairman and Eugene G Grace president.

Newark N. J Bethlehem Steel Corporation John H. Backes Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Board Eugene G. Grace

SIMERAL RESIGNS STATE POST

Charles D. Simeral of Steubenville, secretary of the State Building Commission, resigns and will submit the resignation to the Commission at its Wednesday meeting. The move takes effect immediately and he and his family will spend the winter in southern Mississippi. The post pays six thousand dollars annually.

Columbus, CO Charles D. Simeral Steubenville State Building Commission White Commission Simeral Mississippi

Failure to agree on Shoals issue stalls compromise

Senate and House conferees met but took no action to report a formal disagreement on Muscle Shoals legislation. Rep. Reece of Tennessee said the Senate refused the House proposal and would not pursue a vote in both houses, leaving the matter stalled.

Washington Senate House Muscle Shoals Reece Tennessee United Press

Former Marietta Eagles leader Merritt Hyde dies at 69

Merritt A. Hyde, age 69, a longtime Marietta businessman and former president of the Ohio Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, died at his home in Marietta today after a long career with the Eagles and local business.

Ohio Eagles Marietta, O Merritt A. Hyde Marietta The Ohio Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles

Stabs Wife With Butcher Knife Then Ends Life in Home

In Greenville on January 26 James H Townsend 65 of Jaysville stabbed his wife Mary 47 five times with a butcher knife, then killed himself in the barn after writing a letter to a son describing plans. Authorities found the two bodies in the home and barn, coroner said.

Greenville James H. Townsend Jaysville Here Mary Townsend R. J. Marker

Hoover Will Not Clarify Prohibition Viewpoint

Washington January 27 President Hoover will not express further on prohibition and no additional clarification of his views is planned at the White House.

Hoover Washington White House

Hopple Southard Appointments Confirmed in Ohio Senate

Ohio Senate confirmed two governor appointments without opposition. E. J. Hopple of Cleveland was named to the Public Utilities Commission by a 30 to 0 vote, succeeding William Klinger. Dr. H. G. Southard of Marysville was approved as State Director of Health by 31 to 0, succeeding Dr. Charles A. Neal. A Prohibition Commissioner appointment for L. L. Faris of Lynchburg was not presented.

Columbus White Ohio Senate E. J. Hopple Cleveland Public Utilities Commission William Klinger Dem Lima H. G. Southard Marysville Charles A. Neal Cincinnati L. L. Faris Lynchburg Senate

Prince of Wales Cheerful Amid Atlantic Gales Aboard Oropesa

Prince of Wales travels to Latin America aboard the S Oropesa facing 48 hours of heavy westerly gales and high seas that delayed arrival at Bermuda. He kept active on deck with exercise and joined indoor events, chatting daily in Spanish with South American guests while his party kept a low profile.

Prince of Wales Latin America Bermuda Prince George Prince Oropesa

Seven Indicted in Buckley Murder Case

Detroit dispatch reports on January 27 indictments by a special grand jury charging six men and one woman with the murder of radio commentator Gerald E Buckley. Named suspects include Angelo Divecchi Ted Pizzino Joe Bommarito and Pete Licavoli with four others unnamed as Mary Ros John Doe and Richard Roe. Eighty two witnesses were listed on the indictments.

Detroit Gerald E. Buckley Special Grand Jury Mary Ros John Doe Richard Roe Angelo Divecchi Ted Pizzino New York Joe Bommarito St. Louis Pete Licavoli Licavoli

Former Lorain councilman J Ashley Rawson dies at 79

J Ashley Rawson 79 longtime Lorain county resident and former councilman died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 11 45 this morning after a month long illness. He is survived by one son C D Rawson of Elyria and four grandchildren Clayton Donald Dorothy and Janet. Born in Grafton township he moved to Elyria thirty years ago. Remains were moved to Sudro Funeral Home with arrangements to be announced.

J. Ashley Rawson West Sixth Street Lorain County Elyria Memorial Hospital Rawson C. D. Rawson Elyria Clayton Chicago Ill Donald Dorothy Janet Grafton Township Sudro Funeral Home

Butler Asked to Explain Mussolini Speech Controversy

Major General Smedley D. Butler was summoned by the navy department to explain remarks attributed to him in a Philadelphia speech that Italian ambassador cited as derogatory to Mussolini. Butler, away from Quantico, likely headed to Washington to provide his explanation. The cited remarks described Mussolini’s regime and a car ride with an armored nose, prompting criticism over disarmament views and state affairs.

Mussolini Navy Department Washington Smedley D. Butler Philadelphia Italy Butler Quantico Marine Barracks United States Marine Corps Bellevue-Stratford

Gandhi Seeks Peace With Honor in Bombay Return

Gandhi arrives in Bombay after eight months away and declares he favors peace with honor. The Mahatma, described as a pampered prisoner, says he is anxious for peace if it can be had with honor, amid huge crowds welcoming him.

Bombay India Mahatma M. K. Gandhi

Lorain Farmers Set to Attend Ohio Farmers Week in Columbus

Lorain County farmers join thousands of Ohio agriculturists at Ohio State University in Columbus for Farmers Week. Henry Leimbach of Brownhelm Township, president of the Ohio Vegetable Growers Association, will speak and preside at events. Sessions cover poultry, vegetables, beekeeping, fruit growing, and dairying with peak programs Mon Tue Wed. More than 7,000 farmers attended last year, including some from Lorain County.

Lorain County Ohio Ohio State University Columbus Lorain Henry Leimbach Brownhelm Township Ohio Vegetable Growers’ Association State Farm Bureau Ohio Dairymen’s Association Alger

Elyrians to Pay More for Gas Next Month

Elyrians will see a 30 cent rise in gas bills next month as rates change under the current franchise. The first 1,000 cubic feet will cost 1.30 under the new plan, with 60 cents for each additional 1,000 feet after the initial allowance. The present franchise expires January 29, 1932, and Councilman Clarence Locke said proposals for a new rate are under consideration.

Elyrians Clarence Locke Council Gas Committee

Gandhi arrives amid crowd cheers guiding spinning wheel

The Mahatma declared that peace must address three questions salt foreign cloth and liquor and urged withdrawal of repressive ordinances before civil disobedience ends. He arrived from Poona after Yerada prison confinement since last May 5 and was met by cheering crowds as he rode the train, spinning his wheel.

Lord Irwin Mahatma Poona Yerada Gandhi

All Men Will Be Employed on Rivers and Harbors

Washington reports 4500 men to be employed by March 1 on rivers and harbor projects under emergency relief. Major General Lytle Brown told the House Appropriations Committee that work under the $22.5 million emergency river and harbor appropriation is mostly under contract and will start by April 1 in 48 localities nationwide. He noted 99 percent of labor will come from nearby areas, with about half of flood control funds going to dredging and the rest to levees, and that 95 percent of flood work will use unskilled labor drawn locally.

Washington Lytle Brown Army Engineers House Brown Red Cross Senate Interior Department Burns Dem Tenn Army Congress

Bomb damages Lowellville structures near police station

In Youngstown Ohio a bomb destroyed a house beside Lowellville police station. Richard Innonic, former owner, had moved out on Saturday. The blast shattered six police station windows and several at the fire station, with no motive found. damage estimated at 1200 dollars.

Youngstown Lowellville Richard Innonic

Seize boat and 029,000 wort of liquor

Newport Jan 27 Coast Guard at Seaconnett Dock seized the power boat Overland known as the phantom captained by George Horeman of Fall River and eight crew escaped. About 450 cases of liquor valued around 25000 were confiscated and to be taken to Providence. Overland registered to Wilfred Corriveau Woonsocket powered by three Packard motors.

Newport, R. L Overland Ellsworth Latham Prenton Point Latham Coast Guard Seaconnett Dock Horeman Providence Wilfred Corriveau Woonsocket

Three Clyde Suspects Expected Arrest In Slaying

Fremont Ohio January 27 authorities believed a six month murder case would near resolution with the expected arrest of three Clyde suspects. Victim Russell Gibbs 23 Clyde was found in a burned car July 28 the eve of his planned marriage to Doris Kuns. Secrets from two prisoners at Marquette prison inspired the breakthrough as Toledo detective Frank Delora and Sheriff Tom Pask led the inquiry. The suspects have been under surveillance for days and could be taken into custody at any time.

Fremont Ohio Clyde Russell Gibbs Doris Kuns Marquette, Mich Frank Delora Toledo Tom Pask Sandusky County

New Cabinet for Frange Presented

Paris January 27 Senator Pierre Laval presented a new cabinet to President Gaston Doumergue formed with support from Ex-Premier Tardieu. It includes ten members of the Tardieu government overthrown in December with Tardieu as Minister of Agriculture. Laval, exhausted after two days of talks, announced the cabinet and vented disappointment that radicals and socialists refused to back him, yielding a more conservative lineup than planned.

Paris Pierre Laval Gaston Doumergue Tardieu Laval

Move to remodel courthouse offices gains petition

A drive led by W R Comings seeks to remodel the Lorain County Courthouse interior on the second and third floors to house eight offices now scattered downtown. Petition with 60 names calls for consolidation to cut rent and improve sanitary conditions for jurors and staff.

Court House Common Pleas W. R. Comings West Avenue Elyria Lorain Lorain County Eine Panienreent Law Library Monroe H. Welty Lorain County Bank Board of Elections

Jilted Suitor On Trial For Cutting Woman

John Kozal of Lorain faces a cutting to wound charge in Judge W B Thompson's court after Eva Mosalygo testified he cut her on December 3 when she refused marriage Kozal had asked her to marry if he paid for her divorce and she said she would only marry him if he quit drinking The jury will decide this afternoon

John Kozal Lorain W. B. Thompson Eva Mosalygo

Food Specials and Low Prices in Want Ad Page

A rural produce push highlights home grown country produce at lowest prices in the Want Ad column. The Chronicle Telegram urges thrifty readers to consult the page for excellent offers and prices, inviting them to join the army of satisfied readers.

Want Jorm Setisfed Chronicle-Telegram

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