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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1927
Page
1
July 13 Lorain Ohio workmen finish touches on the large freighter Harry Colby power at the American Shipbuilding Co yard. A fire is believed started by a careless spark on the deck, causing extensive damage during final construction stages.
London July 13 Jenmis elem correspondent reports the latest official checkup on the quake havoc shows 5 killed or missing. About 500 people may be dead with many women among casualties. Nablus homes damaged and presidents withdrawn from damaged government house in Jerusalem.
Idle since April 1 Oia Coal Mines to reopen next Friday under the S. H. Reich Coal Operators' Association. Robbin tement and J. Gonde of the Ohio Coal Bureau say mines to be run with union workers at about $5 a day. Cleaning and repairs expected to take two to six weeks before actual mining resumes.
Indiana July report alleges Ku Klux Klan funded a negro newspaper in Indianapolis. Governor’s alleged $72.50 check linked to Stephenson and Madge Oberholtzer case cited. Times printed checks and notes show payments to Ledger owner or outlet for publicity. Continued on page 2.
A great heat wave covers the region east of the Mississippi with sweltering humidity. The Weather Bureau predicts relief for the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley by tomorrow, while middle and north Atlantic states wait until tomorrow night. Tonight may bring thundershowers.
Saranus A. Lengel former Canton police chief was named a partner of the underworld in a conspiracy to murder Canton publisher Don Meffett. Henry W. Harter opened the trial as Lengel denied participation while defense counsel disputed the state’s case. Coroner McQuate testified on the publisher’s condition.
Federal revenue cutter intercepted a rum running operation in Cleveland harbor. Two thousand cases of Canadian ale were seized along with trucks and a touring car. liquor valued over 35 000 dollars. Four customs officers pursued tips leading to the seizure late at night. passengers fled as the raid unfolded.
Dublin holds a state funeral for Kevin O Higgins vice president assassinated Sunday on his way to Mass. Arch bishop Brune presides at St Andrews church. President Cosgrave leads executive council with full attendance as dignitaries attend.
Geneva July 13 The United States delegation head Gibson announced a plenary session to review progress at tomorrow afternoon. He declined to state if public views from Great Britain Japan and the United States would be disclosed, but said it would not be their last season.
Mrs. Ziegman Polgar of West River Street was fined 200 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possessing liquor. The mayor noted a 25th offense as police raided her home Saturday afternoon and found 22 percent alcohol in liquid from a pitcher pulled from a window.
In a lonely road confrontation near Cincinnati early today Orman A. Wheeler of Piqua, a former West Point cadet and Elks visitor, died after a fight with two men. Bertha Dewald and William Lang were detained by police as witnesses. Lang claimed Wheeler attacked first over a failed beer plan and a watch charm was the final trigger.
The Peking foreign office protested to the Japanese legation demanding immediate withdrawal of forces from Tsing Tao and Tsinan-ru. Indignation runs high across the country as the note condemns Japan's presence.
In San Francisco and Oakland area on July 13 1940 two young lieutenants Miers Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger returned from their Honolulu to Oakland Maui trip. They visited family homes in California and shared reception with wives and friends as the press praised their epochal three engine Army plane flight.
Four people including a baby drowned and three rescued when a sailboat foundered during a sudden rain and windstorm near Hamilton Ontario. A lake search continued for remaining bodies with one recovered so far.
At the crossleg session of the state convention of the Grand Encampment and the Patriarchs Militant, St Goldsmith was installed as Grand High Priest. The committee praised local lodge branches for arranging the events and thanked Elyria city officials Chronicle Telegram merchants hotels and citizens for aid making the convention a success. Grand Master Chas Summers of Oberlin was commended and an address by Past Grand Master and Grand Representative was given.
S J Goldsmith acts as host and new Grand High Priest presides at Lake Erie College as Elyria hosts a model convention with Grand Lodge delegates. Ohio Odd Fellows leaders praise the session and pledge continued support while a Zanesville labor parade launches in the morning then a mass picnic and evening events.
County wealth commissioner D. Barrett will address the Kiwanis at the Newell hotel Thursday. He is expected to discuss the work being accomplished by elinfek in public schools.
The Grand Encampment of Ohio and Ohio Patriarchs Militant staged a colorful street parade last night with 1908 uniformed Odd Fellows from across the state. Grand Marshal Dave Williams led on horseback, followed by police, a Youngstown band, and a hospital squad with nurses. Notables reviewed the procession as it passed the Gates Home for Crippled Children and Cheapside before disbanding on Court street.
The eightieth annual St Stone of the Grand Encampment of Independent Order Odd Fellows held in the state installed officers chosen by votes from lodges. Names listed include A. L. Thomas Newark as Past Grand Patriarch W H Geeeman Youngstown Grand Patriarch S J Goldsmith Painesville Grand High Priest E W Rett Akron Grand Senior Warden A B Fuller Findler Grand Junior Warden F F Garrett Dayton Grand Scribe W OF mons Sidavy Grand Treasurer John R Linn Portsmeurs and Albert Keckler Mansfield Grand Representative to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The county superintendent announced work on a new course of study to be used next year. The revised program replaces the old course and is expected to be ready when county schools open in the fall.
Fire at the Rex theatre in Toronto destroyed the building this morning. Witnesses heard a slight explosion as windows blew out. firefighters battled the blaze while noting an estimated loss between 150,000 and 250,000 dollars.
A Cleveland man named Page allegedly entered a Buick belonging to Mrs. Matilda Johnson after noticing fresh paint on the fenders. He drove off, was chased by police, and arrested on Cleveland Street. Officers found a razor and a watch on him. Johnson plans to press automobile theft charges. The suspect gave a weak excuse about wanting a ride.
State highway official E. S. Forman cites 52,000 in usable funds for three Lorain County projects, after a prior pledge of about 189,090 for seven 2020 highway works was rescinded. The Telegraph Road bridge project is deferred. three smallest projects remain funded: IC H 41 1 road in Columbia Township, TC H 555 1 North Ridge, and FC HS 290 west of Tipton totaling 41,600 15,000 and 19,500 respectively.
Dr Homer Thompson a Cleveland figure described as high priest of an alleged cult will plead insanity to avoid removal. His attorney J A Fetterman said Thompson suffers from a delusion of dual personality and will be examined immediately by psychiatrists.
Miami defeats Los Angeles for the 1928 Elks convention after a July 13 vote 510 to 366 with Atlantic City withdrawn. Earlier Los Angeles led with 713 votes to Miami 538 and Minneapolis 1, failing to reach the needed majority.
Governor Bonahey granted Philip Orleck a stay of execution until Monday after a Jewish Sabbath plea from local Jewish leaders. Orleck was sentenced to die by electrocution for the murder of a guard at Mane Field Reformatory last October.
A collision in Indianapolis today killed three people and injured four others when the auto they rode in was struck by The American Pennsylvania Railroad flier en route from New York to St. Louis at a crossing. Local authorities reported the accident occurred during daytime hours and investigations are underway.
The battered weather note speaks of extreme heat with heat easing expected as a front moves in. Forecasters predict cloud cover and possible relief tomorrow though the current heat remains intense and oppressive for residents planning outings.
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