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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1932

Page

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Dewey predicts fascism or economic dictatorship if current policy continues

Dr John Dewey at the third annual convention of the League for Independent Political Action warns the nation faces discontent and a shift to a third party offering social control. He attacks Roosevelt and Thomas, says top‑half prosperity drives unemployment and wage cuts, and warns of an economic dictatorship if the government keeps aiding big interests.

Cleveland United States John Dewey America League For Independent Political Action Dewey League Franklin D. Roosevelt Norman E. Thomas Dr. Dewey Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Secret Inquest In Reynolds Death At Reynolds Estate

The secret inquest into Smith Reynolds death resumes at the Reynolds estate Reynolds behind guards. Guests from a birthday party earlier were summoned to testify for Coroner W N Dalton and the jury regarding the party events and possible self inflicted death. Ab Walker, Reynolds friend, held as material witness, was moved between jail and a guarded hotel before returns to Reynolda. Newsmen could not enter the inquest.

Winston Salem N. C Smith Reynolds Reynolds W. N. Dalton Libby Holman Ab Walker Lee Hotel Reynolda

Yacht Lost Two Weeks Is Found

NEW YORK July 9 The Ketch Curfew missing since June 25 when it left Montauk Port in a yacht race to Bermuda, headed into New York today under its own power after being found by Coast Guard Cutter Marion. The Curfew was found just north of Nantucket lightship last night. The Marion identified the boat by its registered number K 11941 and returned to New London. All aboard the 47 foot Ketch were reported safe and well. The boat appeared undamaged.

New York Montauk Port Bermuda Coast Guard Marion Navy Dirigible Akron Nantucket New London Conn

84 Patients at County Sanatorium Report

The June report by Dr. H F Gammons shows 84 patients at the tuberculosis sanatorium. Average cost per patient per day was 2.65 and 9,830 meals were served in June. Raw food cost per meal per patient stood at 13.8 cents.

County Sanatorium Tuberculosis Sanatorium H. F. Gammons

The Weather Forecast to Ohio Warmer Tonight

The forecast calls for fair and somewhat warmer conditions tonight across Ohio. Slight chances of showers and thunderstorms develop later, with Sunday bringing continued unsettled weather.

Ohio

Survey Bids Run From Four Thousand To Seventy Five Thousand

City seeks an engineering survey of Ohio Fuel Gas Company property in Elyria to value the asset for a potential rate case. Eight firms submitted estimates ranging from 4000 to 75000 dollars. Council plans to review the matter with the gas committee in August and send it to council in September for action before the Public Utilities Commission in Columbus. The case follows a rate dispute after the city set a 50 cent charge per unit beyond the first 500 feet, instead of the former 1.00 for 500 feet.

Butler Council Utilities Commission

Marietta Scene of Costly Blaze Damages 500000

A major blaze in Marietta Ohio destroyed three buildings with 250000 in damage to the Union Hardware structure and 150000 more across the Huff Chevrolet and Becker Brothers Pontiac properties. Firefighters from Parkersburg and Williamstown aided, two firemen were injured, and 10000 spectators watched as investigators probed spontaneous combustion theories. The fire began in the elevator shaft basement around 6 pm and ended by 7 30 pm with the area secured by police.

Marietta Parkersburg W. Va Williamstown Union Hardware Whuff-Chevrolet Becker Brothers Pontiac George Holst Pattin Brothers

Chagrin Falls to Dedicate Airport with Notable Attendants

Lead ing pilots of the nation will attend the dedication of the Chagrin Falls airport tomorrow at 1 45 PM. Aerial program planned with acceptances from James H Doolittle Russell Boardman Ray Brown and James Ray. Frank Hawks hopes to attend pending physician approval after recent injury.

Cleveland Chagrin Falls Falls

Silsbee Man Hospitalized After Car Collision

R Silsbee Hart remains at home with two fractured ribs after a Wednesday auto crash on Overbrook road. His car was struck as the other vehicle entered Washington avenue from a side street, according to reports.

Silsbee Hart Silsbee Overbrook Road Washington Avenue

Garner to Seek House Probe of Fiscal Policies

Washington July 9 Congress promised a formal inquiry into the U S fiscal policies as Speaker Garner ordered the rules committee to report favorably a resolution authorizing inquiry into the treasury the federal reserve board and the office of the comptroller of the currency. The move follows a Republican challenge that put Garner in a position of scrutinizing a department under President Hoover. Garner had previously opposed the inquiry to avoid hurting public confidence in the government's fiscal agent or aiding his vice presidential bid.

Washington United States Garner House House Rules Committee Hoover

Faulty Magnet Ends World Flight Attempt

Borisov U S 8 R July 9 A faulty magneto and clouds over a peat bog forced James Mattern and Bennett Griffin to crash land. They dismantled the wrecked plane, expressed disappointment, and hedged on future attempts to beat Willy Post and Harold Gatty’s record.

Three Ohioans Drown in Separate Water Incidents

United Press reports three Ohioans died by drowning on consecutive days. Harold Byers, 11, son of Earnest Byers, drowned in Racoon Creek near Newark late Friday. Brady Skaggs, 37, of Chillicothe, drowned in the Scioto River after being knocked from a ferry near Chillicothe Saturday. George W. Bohache, 58, a grocer, drowned in the Ohio River while fishing at Cincinnati on Friday.

United Press Harold Byers Earnest Byers Raccoon Creek Newark Brady Skaggs Chillicothe Scioto River Brewer & Brewer George W. Bohache Ohio River Cincinnati

Dynamite destroys car of Harlen labor figure in Kentucky

A dynamite blast in Harlan Kentucky destroyed the automobile of Joe Cawood a stormy figure in the county s labor troubles and shattered windows at his home with no clues to the perpetrators Sheriff John Henry Blair suggested the act may relate to Cawood s recent injunction cases

Harlan, Ky Joe Cawood Harlan County Cawood John Henry Blair

Elyrians Cooperate To Make Circus Day Happy Event

Elyrians join in a city wide effort for circus day on Monday July 18 at the Fair Grounds. Mayor Vanoster Chief Stankard and the Fair Board back the event with transportation for crippled children from Gates Hospital and Oberlin Orphans Home. Freckles Hooray will greet youngsters during the afternoon show as coloring contests vie for hundreds in prize tickets.

Elyrians Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Gentry Bros. Circus W. Hvanoster E. J. Stankard C. T. Winckles Fair Board W. B. Richmond Fair Grounds Gates Hospital Oberlin Orphans Home Our Gang

Salvage Crews Race to Raise Submarine Promethee

Salvage teams from Attiglio II and Reatro to pass chains under the sunken submarine Promethee in the English Channel. The vessel lies with 63 men aboard and lies in 80 fathoms of water, deeper than their prior operations, as strong currents force extra weighting of the diving bell.

Charbourg Ialian Attiglio II Reatro English Channel Egypt

Bandits Leave Trail of Death in Wood County

A gang of four youths aged 16 to 25 eluded police in a wood county crime wave. Marshal Jay Davis of North Baltimore was killed, and Dr. Martin J. Larkin of Toledo was wounded. Bert Storey later died in jail. Manley and James Storey were captured or jailed, with James linked to a car theft and car hijack spree. The bandits had seized vehicles, kidnapped motorists, and fled toward Findlay and Indiana, triggering a large manhunt.

Toledo Wood County Jay Davis North Baltimore Bert Storey Martin J Larkin Manley Storey Hancock County Findlay James Storey St. Paul Minn Stillwater Davis Bert James Francis Boner Carl Moore Robert Moore John Hova William Kiesin Indiana Line Hova Elkhart Indiana Larkin Manley

Urge Bonus Army To Stand Firm

Washington July 9 leaders of the Bonus Expeditionary Force urged veterans at a mass meeting to reject government transport home and stay in Washington to press for a cash bonus. Commander in Chief Walter Waters said the ranks grew by 637 with 235 taking the transport offer, while the Veterans Administration noted many left and several hundred new applicants appeared. Transport is provided under the Howell Bill signed by President Hoover.

Washington Bonus Expeditionary Force Walter W. Waters Waters Veterans’s Administration Howell Hoover

Will Plead Self Defense In Murder Case

Murray Hutchinson 23 of Lorain is slated to plead self defense in the murder of his stepfather William Williams. Hutchinson and his mother Hattie Williams were indicted on second degree murder and will be tried jointly. The defense claims Williams attacked with a heavy iron bar prompting Hutchinson to use an ax. he reportedly disposed of the body near the Williams home.

Murray Hutchinson Lorain Hattie Williams Basil Dziama Charles Adams Common Pleas William South Lorain Hutchinson Williams

Hail Lausanne Conference As Forward Step

The State Department praised the Lausanne reparations settlement as a great step forward while signaling opposition to cancellation of European war debts to the United States. It referenced Hoover’s June 20 1931 moratorium, implying any temporary adjustment would depend on debtor capacity to pay.

Washington State Department Lausanne United States Hoover Department

Ohio dry leaders plan campaign for prohibition slate

Columbus July 9 dispersal of dry forces outlines aims to elect dry congressmen and a dry state legislature in Ohio. A five member sub committee headed by Dr Isaac E Miller includes Harvey O Yoder E R Root John T Breese and Florence D Richard to study political conditions and advise on the program. The group plans to oppose repeal measures and to defeat any prohibition repeal referendum in the November election.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Anti-Saloon League Isaac E. Miller The Methodist Episcopal Church Harvey O. Yoder Cleveland E. R., Root Medina John T. Breese Portsmouth Florence D. Richard Toledo

Draw 16 Names For Jurors For Common Pleas Court

Sixteen persons were drawn from the jury wheel for common pleas court jury service beginning July 25. Names include Elyria Hallie Adams of Park Place, Bruce Spaulding of Blaine street, J. F. Burns of Seventh street, Ralph Latimer of Cambridge Avenue, Archie Hahn of West Third street, Lorain residents Maude Linden, Ray Thomas, Edmond Braun, Thomas Forbes, Mrs. Jessie Weber, G. F. Randall, Anne Swartz, and Noah Taft from the county as well as residents from Sheffield township Washington, Grafton, L. W. McConnell of Wellington township, Wilmot Metcalf of Oberlin and others.

Common Pleas Court Elyria Hallie Adams Park Place Bruce Spaulding Blaine Street J. F. Burns Seventh Street Ralph Latimer Cambridge Avenue Archie Hahn West Third Street Lorain Maude Linden Ray Thomas Edmond Braun Thomas Forbes Jessie Weber G. F. Randall Anne Swartz Noah Taft Sheffield Township Washington Grafton L. W. McConnell Wellington Township

Treaty of Lausanne Ends German Reparations

Lausanne Switzerland July 19 1 The Lausanne Treaty ends Germany's World War reparations payments. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald signs first declaring any agreement must fit a world framework. He urges relief of European tension and closer Franco German friendship. The treaty suspends inter European debt collection until ratification and opens a path to future U S settlement.

Lausanne Switzerland Germany Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain MacDonald United States

Regatta Ends As Commodore Vaughn Departs For Detroit

PUT-IN-BAY July 9 The Inter-Lake Yachting Association Regatta ended with Commodore J W Vaughn departing for Detroit aboard Red Arrow his flagship William Fisher of Fisher Brothers Detroit said he expects a new sloop in Class A next year He noted La Salle was a disappointment this year as well as last The R flag was taken to Buffalo by Scorpion last year and by Bob Kat this year.

Put-In-Bay Inter-Lake Yachting Association Commodore J. W. Vaughn Detroit Red Arrow William Fisher Fisher Brothers Fisher la Salle Buffalo Scorpion Bob-Kat

Sheriff Adams Seeks Stray Mule From Carload

Sheriff Clarence Adams searches for a stray brown mule that separated from a carload of mules received by Chief George Matowitz. Report sightings to the sheriff immediately.

Adams Clarence Adams Cleveland Police George Matowitz

Bright Spots In Business World

A roundup of industry results from across the United States highlights a dip in bank suspensions to 24 this week from 44 last week. Reports show Nash Motors posting a quarterly net of 322,281 in Wisconsin, Frigidaire celebrating the 2,250,000th electric refrigerator in Ohio, and a rebound in employment and production at several plants. Kline Brothers in New Jersey report a 23.6 percent sales gain for the first half of 1932, Hudson Motor Car Co plans reemployment, Auburn Automobile Co ships 3,232 cars in June, Great Northern and Soo Line expand railroad work, DeSoto sees record June registrations, and Valley Mould & Iron Co. resumes operations in Pennsylvania.

Senate Approves Unemployment Relief Bill After Stalemate

The Senate passed a 2.122 billion unemployment relief package after a lengthy stalemate with Speaker Garner and President Hoover. The plan allocates 300 million for state relief loans, 1.56 billion for Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans, 132 million for roads, and 190 million for other public works with funds pending treasury availability. Democratic and insurgent votes aided passage despite threats of a veto.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Treasury Mr. Hoover Garner

Plane Lifted From Peat Bog Ends World Flight Bid

American aviators James Mattern and Bennett Griffin recovered their plane from a peat bog in Borisov, Soviet Union, ending their attempt at a world flight record. They planned to travel by train to Moscow, arriving Sunday, in good health and hopeful for the next leg of the journey.

United Press Moscow Berlin

Woman Escapes From Ohio Reformatory Prison

Grace Griffith a 61 year old inmate of the Toledo in the Cottage at the Marysville Ohio Reformatory for Women escaped by prying bars from her cell aided by blankets fashioned into a rope. She lowered herself from a second story window and was recaptured near Milford Center hours later by deputy game warden Lewis Fox who assisted in the search.

Marysville Grace Griffith Toledo Therysville Reformatory Milford Center Lewis Fox

Classified Page Announce ments on Elyria venues

An invitation to turn to the classified page for full information on inviting faces in Elyria amusement center and out of town restaurants and hotels.

Elyria

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Philosopher Zas Gostly Globe Flight Borisov Minsk Will Lausanne Conference ONIO U.S. Senate Elmer Thomas Wirt Franklin Oklahoma U. S. Senate Thomas Homer Smith Hys France American Banker Kenosha Wisc Dayton Frigidaire Corp KB. G. Biechler Syracuse Eastwood Pierce, Butler & Pierce Jersey City N. J Kline Brothers Detroit—Hudson Motor Car Co Chicago—Auburn Automobile Co Great Northern Soo Line Minneapolis & St. Louis DeSoto Suarpsville Valley Mould & Iron Co Senate U.P Iit White House
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