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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1929

Page

5

Hoover May Meet Smith After Election Victory

Miami Beach Florida January report on a likely meeting between President-elect Herbert Hoover and defeated candidate Alfred E. Smith. Hoover expressed openness to Smith calling, aiming to avoid publicity-driven arrangements. Smith, staying at Coral Gables, offered no direct statement but did not rule out a visit. Hoover planned to remain at the Adams estate executive offices.

Miami Beach Fla Herbert Hoover Alfred H. Smith Hooover New York Eleect Smith Hoover Hamilton Wright Miami Wright Coral Gables Mr. Hoover Penney Adams

Cleveland Liquor Ring Exposed In Federal Raid

Federal agents raided offices and seized $60000 worth of wines and liquors tied to a Cleveland ring that shipped uncut imports from across the Atlantic. Ten men were arrested with nine jailed awaiting arraignment. one higher up was released to aid questioning. The probe links to a broader Superior Industrial alcohol case and could implicate multiple cities and officials.

Cleveland A. E. Bernsteen St, Nice

Farmer Geeting killed by pole during wind storm

L R Geeting a Franklin County farmer died from injuries after a pole toppled in a January wind storm. He was injured a week earlier and succumbed in Springfield Ohio. Geeting was known locally for farming work and lived in the county.

Farmer Springfield, O L. R. Geeting Lark Count

Woman Killed as Car Skids in BrokkenSword

Mrs. Emanuel Lust, 50, was killed Sunday when her husband's automobile skidded and overturned at Brokkensword. Lust's husband escaped injury.

Brokkensword, O Emanuel Lust Lust

Farmers Institute Opens at Deighton in Lorath County

The first of three Farmers Institute sessions opens this morning in Deighton, Lorath County, and runs through today and tomorrow. The second institute starts Wednesday in Columbia and continues through Thursday. The Henrietta Institute ends the week with sessions on Friday and Saturday.

Farmers’ Institute Brighton Farmers’ Institutes Lorath County Deighton Tomorrory Columbia Henrietta Institute

Farm Bureau Directors Meet Tomorrow Night in Elyria

Lorain County Farm Bureau directors will gather at the bureau office in Elyria Tuesday night for the year’s reorganization. Three men and two women will be chosen from the board to serve on the executive committee.

Farm Bureau Lorain County Farm Bureau Bureau Elyria

Fire Destroys Clothes Closet At Kiser Residence

An undetermined origin fire caused 1500 dollars in damage to the clothes closet at the J. K. Kiser residence on East Avenue this morning. Kiser and his son, acting as volunteer firefighters, extinguished the blaze with an improvised apparatus and buckets of water from the bathroom.

J. K. Kiser East Avenue Kiser

Auto Fire Near 409 West Avenue Causes Little Damage

Jay Harp and others owned an automobile at 409 West Avenue that caught fire after gasoline leaked onto a hot exhaust pipe last night. The blaze spread near the vacuum tank and was put out by Hose Company No. 1 using a carbon tetrachloride extinguisher. Damage was negligible.

Jay Harpeter West Avenue

Bar Association Adopts New Constitution in Lorain County

The Lorain County Bar Association voted to adopt a new eight article constitution replacing an obscure old one after about half an hour of discussion with four changes accepted. It calls for regular monthly meetings and an annual May meeting where officers are elected and the president delivers an annual address. Attending was William N. Coonz of Mt. Vernon, chairman of the Knot county Bar Association, who spoke briefly.

Lorain County Bar Association William N. Coonz Mt. Vernon Knot County Bar Association

Postpone Trial of Oklahoma Governor

Oklahoma City, Jan 208 The impeachment trial of Henry S. Johnston suspended governor of Oklahoma was postponed by the Oklahoma senate until Thursday morning. Demurrers on all impeachment charges will be filed at that time by Judge Thomas H. Owen counsel for Johnston.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Henry S. Johnston Oklahoma Senate Thomas H. Owen Johnston Owen Senate

Kingston mine disaster claims fourteen dead

Kingston West Virginia January 28 14 miners died in a blast at Kingston mine No 5. Bodies burned and mangled were recovered from the Bluefield morgues as officials search for the blast cause. Fourteen victims are named in a coroner’s tentative identifications with a joint funeral service planned pending an inquest.

Kingston W. Va Bluefield State Mining Department W. A. James Portsmouth Blaine Parker Barbourville Arnold Frazier Elsie Coal James Clevender Helier Eustace Cremeans Autland Ohio

Louisiana couple denied sanity hearing in murder case

In New Orleans on January 2 a Louisiana State Supreme Court decision denied Mira Ada Bonner Leboeuf and Dr. Thomas E Dreher a commission to determine their sanity. The pair had been sentenced to hang for the murder of Mrs Leboeuf's husband.

New Orleans State Supreme Court Today Mira Ada Bonner Leboeuf Thomas E Dreher Hanr Lebdoouf

New England States' Share of Population and Telephones

The New England States, constituting 2 percent of the nation's area and with 7 percent of its population, account for 8.4 percent of telephone usage and 2 percent of loan decline.

New England

Time zones align in 2062 world clock note

At 12 o clock Eastern Time in 2062, London and Paris show 3 PM, Berlin Rome Vienna 3 PM, and Honkonkx 1 PM. The message outlines global time differences and schedules across major cities.

U. S. St London Paris Berlin Rome Vienna Honkonkx

Prohibition case details unfold in Buckley Eckhart plot

Indictments allege Buckley conspired with Eckhart Schrimpner and Gruber to bribe state officials and police raids on Cincinnati area breweries. Key figures include Schrimper, Sperrer, Gruber, with testimony planned from Mau and others. Jury to be isolated at Nell House. trial timeline and telegrams referenced.

Prohibition Duckley Eckhart John L. Schrimper Joseph Sperrer Brewminster Clicinnati Buckley Sperber Adolph Gruber Cincinnati Aamed Nell House United States Schrimpner Mau Gruber Columbus May South New Orleans Buckler Myers Y. Cooper Capitol Jackson Graber Schrimper John Cincinnat Eerhart Trest Tam Bickley

Vesper Services Week for Students in Oberlin

Oberlin schedules a series of vesper services starting this afternoon at four o clock and running through Friday. Open to the public, the events suit students amid final exams. Arthur Croley leads today with G O Lillich tomorrow at four, and Professors Yeamans and Holden appear Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Oberlin Arthure Croley G. O. Lillich L. E. Yeamans I C. Holden

Breughle Exhibit Opens at Allen Memorial Art Building

An exhibition of reproductions by Peter Breughle is on display in the Allen Memorial Art Building. It is open daily from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. except Saturdays and Sundays, under the Oberlin Art Association. The show is free to the public and will remain for about two weeks longer.

Peter Breughle Allen Memorial Oberlin Art Agsociation

Music director Huffman leaves Oberlin for Berea college post

F Walter Huffman completes his Oberlin studies with dual degrees and departs for Berea Kentucky where he becomes director of music at Berea College. He will lead a 100 voice choir the college orchestra and the Harmon ia chorus and teach voice. The group will perform the opera Martha next spring under his baton. Huffman is a known tenor soloist in Oberlin and has directed church and college ensembles.

F. Walter Huffman Muale College of Arts Conservatory of Muaie Isto Berea Berea College Ralph Bigby Harmonia Martha Huffman Department of College Ober- UN United Church Choir College Glee Club First Baptist Church Lorain First Congregational Church Conserratory Orchestra

Oberlin clubs schedule evening and tomorrow meetings

The Oberlin education department of the Woman's club meets this evening at Mrs. Burgner’s 171 East College Street with papers by Miss Oakes Mrs. Chapin and Mrs. Nelson on wall paper clocks and brass. The Woman's Progressive club convenes with Mrs. Willis tomorrow at 8 pm on South Pleasant Street. The Business Woman's club meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Tremaine’s 136 Morgan Street at 2 o'clock. The W C T U invites all county unions to attend Billy Sunday at Alyria Sixth Street and West Avenue tomorrow evening. Also notes: Mrs Delmar Horning of North Main Street visits ill sister Mrs Joan Miller. F H Maddock returns to work. Mrs O O Bill and son Edward visit Mrs W K R Gregg. Mrs John W Ramsey leaves for New Jersey. Miss Wilhelmina Fullerton to replace her in the president’s office.

Oberlin Woman's Club L. E. Burgner East College Street Oakes Chapin Nelson Woman’s Progressive Club Willis South Pleasant Street Business Woman's Club Tremaine Morgan Street Western Bus Company O. O. Bill Edward Singapore Straite Settlements Bill W. KR. Gregg Edgemore Place John W. Ramsey Wilkins New Jersey Wilhelmina Fullerton

Woman Murdered in Youngstown by Jealous Lover

Christine Johnson 30 was killed with an axe in Youngstown on a Sunday. Sam Griffin, living with her as common law husband, faces murder charges after police traced the attack to jealousy. Griffin surrendered after a daylong manhunt. neighbors named him as the killer. Police noted the couple’s volatile relationship. The report also mentions Australia exporting wheat, a nonrelated detail.

Youngstown Christine Johnson Sam Griffin Griffin Tie

Prohibition Hearings Reveal Turf for State Aid

In a Cleveland precinct a witness Eckhart denied knowledge of taida and Cincinnati plans while Buckler pressed for favors in exchange for help securing a state prohibition department post. The trial timeline was set for 9:30 am to 5 pm with notes on mail privacy and jury conduct.

Buckler Eckhart Cleveland Cincinnati Buckley Eckhar Echart State Prohibition Department Mau Homegeh Hough

Prayer Meeting Schedule At Second Congregational Church

Miss Florence Kinney will speak at ten o'clock on Tuesday in the Second Congregational church at Lod and West Streets. The schedule lists district sections and addresses for attendees across multiple districts.

Florence Kinney Second Congregational Church Lod West Streets Tatricta Falrman Idea Mre Fay Washington Second Congregational Barnhart Cleveland St Mra. Stroup Stearns Wood Hobill Warwood Harley Chestnut St

Drunken Driver Arrested Near Tabernacle

An intoxicated driver caused a disturbance near the West Avenue tabernacle on Saturday night as Billy Sunday dismissed services. Stanley Smithkowski zigzagged his car down the street and was stopped by Officer Lloyd Sweet. Smithkowski pleaded guilty in police court and was fined $100 plus costs by Mayor James A Hawitt.

West Avenue Tabernacle Billy Sunday Stanley Smithkowski Lloyd Sweet Sweet Tabernacle Smithkowski James A. Hawitt

Mrs Margaret Weitzel Dies At 89 In Murray Ridge

Mrs Margaret Weitzel of Murray Ridge, aged 89, died Sunday evening at nine o'clock. The body was taken to Rosenberry Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Margaret Weitzel Murray Ridge Rosenberry Brothers Funeral Home

Death of Andrew Novak at 63 in Elyria with four children

Andrew Novak of 839 Broad Street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at age 63 after a month of illness. He leaves four children Andrew Jr. Elyria Joseph of Youngstown Mrs Marie Starr Youngstown and Mrs Josephine Witt Sharon Pa. Born Germany October 13 1865. Wife predeceased him by three years. Funeral at St Marys church Nine oclock Thursday. Interment in St Marys Cemetery. Body to be moved from Bittner Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon to the Broad Street home.

Andrew Novak Broadstreet Elyria Memorial Hospital Andrew Jr Elyria Joseph Youngstown Marie Starr Josephine Witt Sharon Germany St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Bittner Broad Street

Views differ in Wood case in Detroit area

January 28 reports show a split view among police over Ralph P. Wood the master bank robber and possible victim of a plot by his wife Grace M. Wood. Detroit authorities accuse Mrs Wood of planning to kill Wood for life insurance while county officials hold him on bank robbery charges.

Detroit Ralph P. Wood Grace M. Wood Wood Joseph ‘County Oscar Olander

Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges Listed

Admissions include Mrs. Barney Nagy at 260 Vulcan Street and several others in North Olmstead Elyria and Lorain areas. Discharges note patients from La Grange Elyria and Lorain with multiple newborns and post partum cases.

Barney Nagy Vulcan Strees Frank Prenan North Olms Harold Guthberie East Broad Street Alfred Cousins Grafton Hlarway Holcomb la Grange Carl Keefer James Joiner R. B Elyria William Simmons R. D Elyvia Alice Thomas Benjamin Lapinski Shear Street Steve Kasaay Eas Ninth Street Lorain Edward Sweensy Georges Street Joseph Novak Riverdate Court

Buckley Jury Heads To Trial In Ohio Bribe Conspiracy Case

In Columbus on January 28, a jury was selected to try State Treasurer Vert B. Buckley on charges of conspiring to offer a bribe. The pool includes Ernest Swan of Beaver, George Ayers of Radnor, Homer Braden of Mt. Ci lead, Jessa Blackner of Washington D. H., R. A. Braden of Washington D. H., J T. Bulen of Columbus, Homer Crothers of Marysville, H. RB. Gilson of Columbus, Russell McCorkell of Chillicothe, F. Ms. Randolph of New Lexington, and Kenneth Schramm of Bellaire.

Columbus Vert B. Buckley Ernest Swan Beaver George Ayers Radnor Thomas Burns Logan Homer Braden Mt. Cilead Jessa Blackner Washington D. H R. A. Braden J.T. Bulen Homer Crothers Marysville H. RB. Gilson

Sheriff Pledges Countywide Flow Control and Cooperation

The sheriff said he intends to plug the flow and ensure no partiality across the county. He has met with Elyria and Lorain police, ready to cooperate, and will aid them as needed. Oberlin and Wellington villages will see sheriff activity in corporate limits with promised police cooperation. Extra effort will be directed toward drying up the county.

Elyria Lorain Oberlin Wellington Adams

Sunday speaks on Christian conversion and personal duty

Mrs. Sunday outlines a threefold plan for converting others, stressing self righteousness, a desire to save loved ones, and earnest intercessory prayer. She recounts the Pacific Garden Mission conversion of Mr. Sunday in Chicago and emphasizes immediate personal outreach despite embarrassment.

Earth Oth‘ers

Wardrobe Stolen From Roomer at Clark Street Home

W H Hatcher of 215 Clark Street reports a new roomer stole a wardrobe from his home. Police are investigating as the intruder expected to move in.

W. H. Hatcher Clark Street Hatch

Scolded Girl's Tragic Death In Medina Incident

Nellie Latwrence, 17, daughter of C W Lawriotite, president of Medina Monument Works, died after allegedly being scolded by her father for dating before 18. She attended a party with a boyfriend, returned home, and reportedly swallowed poison. Parents and doctors failed to save her.

Medina Nellie Latwrence C. W. Lawriotite Medina Monument Works Tiltil Ste Slater

Markets Cleveland Produce Cleveland Ohio Jal 28

Butter prices for extras and firsts range from 38 to 62 cents per pound with various cuts listed. Poultry prices include heavy fowls 30 to 31 cents, leghorn springers 25 to 27 cents, ducks 30 to 38 cents, geese 23 to 25 cents, and old cocks 17 to 18 cents. Potatoes priced per 150 pound sacks at 2.15 to 2.40 dollars and home grow sacks 90 cents to 1.00.

Cleveland Jal Ohio New York Maine Creek Mountain Idaho

Cleveland Livestock Market Report January Trade Summary

Cleveland Ohio January 28 livestock receipts reach 3000 with higher market. Calves and vealers show gains with beef steers and yearlings steady to higher. Cattle cows and cutters mix, vealers rising modestly. sheep and lambs firm with fat lambs leading gains. Prices shown by weight and class across calves cows sheep and hogs.

Cleveland

1928 Ohio farm stock values rise amid cattle gains

Columbus reports U S Department of Agriculture and Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station data showing a three percent rise in total farm stock value to 318 777 000 for 1928. Cattle and sheep boosted totals while horses mules and milk cows fell as automobile growth reduced horse numbers to about 620 000 and mules to 22 000. Cattle and calves reach 1 640 000 with average price up to 71 30, milk cows down 9 900 but total value up 8 000 000. Swine drop to 2 146 000 while price falls 1 10. Sheep up in price and numbers to 2 151 000.

Columbus U. S. Department of Agriculture Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Kansay

Hogs and Calves Market Report from Toledo January

Toledo traders report 500 hogs received with uneven demand and prices rising about 25 cents. Heavy hogs bring about 9 49, medium and light hogs near 10.85, workers around 10.25, and good pigs near 9.00. Calf receipts light with market steady.

Toledo, CO

Minor auto accident at West and Broad yesterday

A minor traffic collision occurred at the West avenue and Broad street intersection yesterday involving Judy Holden of Elyria and Florence Harmegan of 156 Loudondale Avenue, Lakewood.

Thea West Avenue Broad Street Judy Holden Elyria Florence Harmegan Loudondale Avenue Lakewood

Elyria B C Seeks Cage Games for Class B Team

Elyria B C seeks cage games for Class B teams through Elyria Business College. Eight men form the book keepers lineup for a newly organized fog team. Managers wanting games should call Reese at the college, telephone 2461.

Elyria Business Collera Offrith T Reese Elyria Business College

Bus Driver Not Told Of Toll Of Death

Bellevue report on the 19 fatalities after a bus crash with an Interurban car last Tuesday. Edward Hittler of Cleveland, the driver, was killed along with others. confusion about the toll persisted as residents and press were kept from the hospital.

Bellevue Edward Hittler Cleveland Sreyhouhd Gong Hitler Tadiblle Hassell Mack Mubkewon Heights Bulief Hik Ute

Baby Born To American Princess In Paris

In Paris on January 48 the former Maharajah of Sidere and his American wife Miss Nancy Miller of Seattle welcomed a son. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well. The birth occurred at Château D Hénnemont in Saint Germain where the couple have been staying.

Paris Sidere Nancy Miller Seattle Chateau D’'Hénnemont St. Germain Potentata Mms

Contests Decide Champions In Three Grades At Local Schools

About 700 spectators watched as Raymond Triliter Brownhelm and James Graupner Brookside led first and second grades respectively while Erma Hales Eaton township Anna Gronsky Henrietta township second grade Irené Bitzel Vincent school Clear View rural Minnie Davidson Camden township took second. Final contests in each grade were held in separate rooms with five judges and the pronouncer present. To filter for higher difficulty, some contestants faced words beyond their grade, drawn from a 2000 word list. Common misspellings included parallel receive future hazard and planned. Judges were Donald Sinclair Vincent school B Kellmer Penfield school and C C Esselbaugh Gratton. County superintendent R P Vaughn acted as pronouncer. Wellington High School quartet provided music before the oral contest. Morning sessions determined the champions for the written divisions.

Clear View Rural Raymond Triliter Brownhelm James Graupner Brookside Erma Hales Eaton Township Anna Gronsky Henrietta Township Irené Bitzel Vincent Minnie Davidson Camden Township FE. L. Baltey Pailey Donald Sinclair Peagibel The B. Kellmer Penfield School C. C. Esselbaugh Gratton R. P. Vaughh Schoole Wellington High School

Play acting in English churches grows common

Play acting in church is becoming a common occurrence in England with congregations and clergy noting more frequent staged recitations and acted devotions during services. Observers say the trend reflects broader interest in dramatic presentations and outreach.

Church England

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