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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
8
A fragmented report from Illinois indicates miners and coal operators discuss a $5 wage scale, while union officials suggest the national constitution limits action. Ohio actions are not empowered, and the matter may go to press for final steps.
The National Woman Voters Committee of the League of Women Voters holds a three summer session in Willoughby to thresh out the December Congressional and 1825 presidential campaign details. Belle Sherwin presides with Katharine Ludington Elizabeth Hauser and others guiding the meeting in Washington and New York.
An exchange dispatch from Shanghaï reports Chinese rebels seized the town of Tsint Tan antung but were heavily outnumbered by rival troops and driven back as they counterattacked. American and Japanese authorities sent reinforcements to Tao to bolster defenses.
Letters from Falcon Motors officials John Nichols Jr and R Harger express appreciation for the Chronicle Telegram welcome edition. Nichols lauds the issue as a standout, noting his long newspaper background and the editors who supported local business. Harger thanks the paper for a fine, clear edition in connection with the plant opening.
The East Bodge street bridge will reopen for traffic next month per county engineer E L Delaney. Concrete work nears finish with only east railing curb and sidewalks left while dirt fill is added to the roadcut over arches.
In Chillicothe and Youngstown Ohio on July 7 reports say L easure suffered a head and vertebrae injury after a diving accident at Cross Hospital. Heavy showers with hail in Mahoning County damaged crops and caused downed trees and power outages.
Washington July 7 railroads plan a joint air and rail passenger service to offer night rail connections and day air travel with tickets sold at railroad offices and possible partial refunds for bad weather William P MacCracken Assistant Secretary of Commerce has approved the plan and will confer with railroad officials during trips to Chicago and Detroit amid the Ford reliability airplane tour.
Prof A H Throckmorton of Western Reserve University urged the Ohio State Bar Association to back a constitutional amendment to set four year terms for the Governor and all state officers. He argued four years would stabilize government and curb political machine reelection tactics. He opposed a new constitutional convention in 1932 as unnecessary. Senator Ramon Prada proposed an idea for an international clearinghouse to ease tourist travel and promote international goodwill.
Geneva talks stall as United States and Japan oppose Britain's demand for large cruiser tonnage. Kellogg says total cruiser tonnage for U S and Britain should be about 210,900 tons, with Britain seeking over 400,000 cruiser tons and destroyer tonnage. Page 2 continued.
A violent thunderstorm with high winds swept the county causing loud thunder and aroused sleepers. Farmers say yesterday morning and last night rain will greatly benefit parched crops, especially pasture land, after extreme heat.
Dr William Foulkes condemns modern marriage substitutes at the Christian Endeavor convention. He warns against free love and concubinage, urging youth to pursue courtship and chastity as a path to virtue and stable family life.
Marion Illinois July 7 The first death penalty in the southern Illinois gang war was handed down today for the murder of Ward Jones. Rade Wilch a former Blirer Rangster received the death sentence after being convicted today. Eural Gowan involved in the Jones murder was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment. The feud between the Birger and Shelton gangs is tied to the case and Birger leader faces murder trial in Benton.
James R. Sheffield ambassador to Mexico arrived to attend a three day conference with President Coolidge at the White House. He avoided discussing resignation but indicated a desire to leave public life, citing health concerns and a preference for a stricter U S policy toward Mexico.
A steel cutting machine rod pierced Parl Kosty’s head as he bent to pick up a wrench in a Hammond plant. The three eighths inch diameter rod entered the left temple and exited the back of the skull, narrowly missing vital nerves and sparing his life. Doctors called his survival a miracle.
Commander Richard E Byrd outlined a seven to eight year program to explore four remote areas. He would seek Navy permission to visit the North Pole the interior of Brazil Aarau and Mount Esercat as next targets and to study their geography and science.
In Zanesville two residents die from stair falls. Mrs Pearl Williams, 45, fell Monday and died yesterday. Albert H Palmer, 73, who fell months ago, succumbed to his injuries yesterday.
YMCA board meets and after a brief session re-employs Wo O McClellan as general secretary for another year. Directors also handle routine business and related matters during the session.
One person injured when an unknown motorist drove two machines off the pavement on Oberlin road near the county garage. Mrs Max Oldfeld of Oberlin riding in her husband Wax Oldfeld’s car was hurt and taken to the hospital. Mrs Leora Ford of Grafton drove the other car. no other injuries reported. Both cars were badly damaged.
Falcon Motors plans to boost personnel as it expands Falcon Knight production. Kiwanis luncheon guests included WA Barnes and George Geisubler as officials discussed growth, forecasting up to 500 workers in body building for export by year’s start.
In Cleveland on July 7 the fifth week convention planned to elect three permanent trustees to oversee the brotherhood finances. Trials for President Pren ter, Harry F. Daugheri, Vice President A G Griffing, and Secretary Treasurer C F E Lindquist proceed with charges of laxity. A vote of censure was passed against Lindquist, who vowed to fight the charges as the convention, led by John Ostua, pressed toward further actions.
Police log details two break ins with entry through windows and damaged doors. One home at 789 East River Street robbed of cash including twenty one dollar bills and five pound notes. house ransacked with nothing else missing.
Cleveland July 7 A female air entrant to Rome flight laurels Miss Gladia Rov arrives en route to San Diego to secure a plant for a transatlantic hop She travels with Trent Delmar L Snyder a partner in inhibition flying and parachute jumping Miss Ros claims high and low parachute records and plans to obtain a Evan meso plane on the coast for the attempted Rome hop
A severe storm hit Toledo with a 69 mph wind causing extensive damage to trees and telephone lines. The night thunderstorm began at 1am and lasted over two hours. The lake freighter James MacNaughton grounded on a sand bar after being blown into a pier. Authorities reported crops largely undamaged.
Clarence D Chamberlin and Charles A Levine have severed their cordial relations after Levine sent a telegram challenging Richard Byrd to race from Paris to New York. Chamberlin refuses to pilot the Bellanca back home and plans to fly with a French pilot in an ordinary passenger plane.
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