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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

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Hoover Leads Westward March From East to West

Hoover and Curtis resume the campaign with a western drive starting tomorrow. Hoover will travel to California to formally accept the Republican nomination while Curtis goes to Kansas for notification ceremonies. Hubert Work leads the national committee tour with meetings in Chicago and California to align plans for western states.

Washington Hoover-Curtis Herbert Hoover California Charles Curtis Kansas Senate Hoover Hubert Work Republican National Committees Chicago National Committee Western Committee Republican

Mexican Lindbergh Carranza Returns Home From Flight

Captain Emilio Carranza, hailed as Mexico's Lindbergh, halted his 27 hour Roosevelt Field flight to land in Mexico City after dark. He was last seen heading toward the Gulf with a direct course to ripen his final approach. Carranza departed Roosevelt Field at 7 15 p m last night amid plans to reach the Mexican capital by nightfall.

New York Emilio Carranza Mexico Lindbergh Roosevelt Field L. L.i Gulf Tany Brownstike Tampico Mexico City Carranza L. 1

San Francisco Set For Next Air Tour Stop

On July 13 pilots and passengers rested ahead of resuming the national air tour with San Francisco as the next host city. Mrs Phoebe Ome, a contestant, survived a second forced landing at Laguna Beach with neither she nor her passenger Mrs Edward A Stinson injured. John Wood and Diane led midway through the leg.

Los Angeles San Francisco Phoebe Ome Wemar Laguna Beach Edward A A. Stinson John Wood Diane

Veteran pilot killed as plane crashes near city

Chicago on July 13, Henry C. Keller aged 60 a veteran pilot died when he lost control of an airplane during a lesson with student aviator West Johnson 23. The craft spun from 2000 feet injuring Johnson slightly Keller had flown since 1902. the accident occurred during a training flight.

Chicago Henry C. Keller West Johnson Keller Johnson

Tube Company to operate at eighty percent next week

Lorain July 13. Announcement states that the National Tube Company will run at 80 percent capacity next week, a drop of 2 percent from this week’s operations.

Tube Company Lorain National Tube Company Et &O

Bee Keepers to Meet Monday in Wellington

Lorein County Bee Keepers Association will hold a Monday evening meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Eber M Vincent in Wellington. Mell Pritchard a well known beekeeper from Medina will give a talk at the gathering.

Wellington Lorein County Bee Keeper’s Association Eber M. Vincent Wellingui Mell Pritchard Medina

Chile and Peru to resume diplomatic relations

Secretary Kellogg announced that Chile and Peru will reestablish diplomatic ties after a 12 year rupture. The move, via Kellogg’s plan, aims to settle mutual issues, appoint ambassadors in Lima and Santiago, and remove misunderstandings between Washington, Santiago, and Lima.

Washington Chile Peru Kellogg Santiago Lima Caile Kellogs Lim

Mian Killed in Detroit Gun attack on rum runner

Joseph Tallman 23, an east side rum runner, was shot to death in his car when a gang forced the vehicle to the curb and fired four bullets into his head and back. Harvey Smith and Mex Wuester, with Tallman, said they were leaving a saloon when the murder car stopped them and the assailants fled after shooting only Tallman.

Detroit Joseph Tallman East Side Ganz Harvey Smith Mex Wuester Tallman

Former Federal Dry Officer Sentenced

Urbana Ohio July 13 William Bush Heaston former federal dry officer was sentenced to less than 15 months in the Ohio penitentiary by Judge E P Middleton after a jury convicted him of obtaining money under false pretenses Heaston allegedly took 150 dollars from Elmer Minor as a bond for arrest on a liquor charge December 1926 His attorney John C Hoover Bellefontaine gave notice of appeal after denial of a new trial and sentence execution was deferred pending appeal Heaston is on bond pending appeal

Bellefontaine Court of Appeals Fudge Middleton Keaston Benc

Picnic baseball not good for attorneys

Attorneys and court attaches who played scrub baseball at the Bar Association picnic in Spring Valley yesterday limped around the courthouse today. Most vow future participation will be limited to the bleachers, though one participant said he never felt better. Judge A R Webber ran the bases yesterday and warned he might suffer when older.

Bar Association Spring Valley A. R. Webber

Mine Section of ORO Hit by Storm

A cloudburst and flood damaged Jefferson Belmont and Ohio Valley areas. Estimated losses near 850000 with 700 miners out of work a week. Bridges, tracks, and the Webb mine suffered extensive damage. 25 cars washed away and several homes destroyed. Major impacts on Ohio River and Western Railroad service. A man was fatally injured and several other injuries reported. widespread property loss including farms, garages, and roads.

Jefferson Belmont Ohio Valley Bayland Jefferson County Belmont County Wegee Creek Ohio River and Western Railroad Bellaire Zanesville Webb McMuljem Mead Township Ohio Rayland Glen Robbins Connerville Lemoine Vaushen Martins Ferry Charles Vaughan Fordham End New Jersey Zinc Co Tiltonsville Vaughn Liverpool-Mariettta Lawrence Kull Yorkville Warrerton Highland City Yort Ville Tiltsonville Deeprus Florence Webb Mine Ohio River & Western Railroad Wezee Creek Open Shop

Peacock, Steel Magnate Dies

New York July 13 Alexander T Peacock formerly a partner in the Carnegie steel interests died yesterday. His funeral followed hours later. He had lived in New York for years and previously resided in Pittsburgh where his home was among the most pretentious. He was 66 and survived by a widow two daughters and three sons.

Peacock New York Alexander T. Peacock Carnegie Steel Interests Pittsburgh

Winchester Fire Devastates Towns and $75,000 Loss

A three hour blaze in Winchester destroyed the Winchester Produce Company's two story building, T R Morgan general store, the residence of R E Cupperton, W 2 Sexton coal office, and the Winchester Broom Factory. Estimated loss stands at $75,000 as firefighters from Seaman Georgetown West Union and Hillsboro battled the flames.

Winchester. O Winchester Produce Company T R. Morgan General Store R. BE. Cupperton W. 2. Sexton Winchester Winchester Produce Co Seaman Georgetown West Union Hillsboro Calla

Three Year Old Held For Ransom Found Safe

Miami police report Billy McAllister three, grandson of a prominent hotel operator, was kidnapped from his home last night. An $8,000 ransom was demanded, but he was found unharmed sixteen hours later in a deserted house. A large auto and a poisoned watchdog incident linked to the family’s earlier security raised suspicions of planning over weeks.

Miami Fla Billy McAllister Meamys Florida Billy E. C. McAllister MacAllister Elks Mel Alister Mcalister Neiznbors

Norris Flays The Power Trust In Direct Election Push

Senator George Norris of Nebraska denounces the power trust as he campaigns for direct presidential election and opposes a farmer labor party nomination. He argues the current electoral system locks out voters and forces costly electors, criticizing money influence across schools, legislatures, and media.

Washington Stir George Norris Nebraska Farmer-Labor Party Norris Celal Nortis United States Senate Boy Secours Kiwanisead Rotary Societie de Tris United States

Clevelander To Address Real Estate Board

Carl Palmer, member of the Cleveland Real Estate Board, will address the PQ Elsha Lorain County Real Estate Board dinner at the Elks Club on Monday July 3 at six o clock. His talk topic is Elements of Residential Appraisals. Palmer serves on the Cleveland board's valuation committee.

Carl Palmer Cleveland Real Estate Board PQ Elsha-Lorain County Real Eetate Board Elks Eluh Palmer Cleveland Board

Smith Plans To Speak In 10 Cities

New York July 12 The presidential campaign of G E Smith moves forward as the governor returns to Albany and national chairman Ra5 kod goes to Centreville Md for a weekend rest. He will deliver about ten speeches in key cities with radio hookups for the rest. A campaign fund of at least 2006000 will be raised by a national organization with no solicitors. The effort is directed from New York City with the governor in charge of major phases. The governor may choose a brief rest after preliminary organizing is finished.

New York G E. Smith Albany Jon J al-1 Banr Tially Nellis Tayloe Ross Wyoming Democratic Party Idie Rodar

Union Starts Fight Over Rate Increase

The Elsrna Central Labor Union filed the ordinance copies with the city auditor to trigger a November vote on the Cleveland and Southwestern street car fare hike. City officials note the rate cannot be collected after filing, while union leaders press for service speedups and petitions to pursue the measure. Frank Wilson of the streetcar company discussed questions with Mayor Hewitt as service teams expand ahead of any price change.

Elsrna Central Labor Union Cleveland and Southwestern Shorc Frank Wilson James Hewitt

Columbia Steel to Pause Work in Tribute Across Plants

Columbia Steel will stop five minutes today at 43% capacity to silently honor H. C. Phillips, secretary of the American Rolling Mill Co., who died Wednesday and will be buried in Middletown, Ohio. Other plants in Zanesville Middletown Butler Pa Ashland Ky and Nellis W Va will also pause briefly.

Columbia Steel Elyria Columbia Stee] Co H. C. Phillips American Rolling Mill Co Middletown Ohio Phillips Zanesville Batler Ashland Nellis W. Va

Double Execution in Georgia At State Prison

In Milled ge, Georgia two weeks apart, Sam Gower and Ferdis Taylor were electrocuted today at the state prison marking the second double execution in two weeks.

Georgia Milledgeville, Ga Sam Gower Ferdis Taylor

East Centralized School Progress Lagging on Grafton Road

County superintendent R. P. Vauzhn said the East centralized School on Grafton road advances slowly due to supply delays. Part of the first hour structure is up. It was hoped to finish by the start of the school year but occupancy before Thanksgiving is unlikely. Bonds totaling 75000 were voted for the project.

Grafton Road R. P. Vauzhn

Farmers Happy Over Crops in Lorain County

Lorain County farmers appear in a happy frame of mind over a crop boom. They are cutting hay and cultivating corn while wheat dries for next week. Oats planted early look good and will be harvested late July to early August. The hay crop is lighter than hoped, and spring rains forced replanting of corn and potatoes. Fruit crop, aside from peaches, is weaker than in past years.

Lorain County Counir

Underhill Takes First Solo Flight at Kansas City School

Robert Underhill son of former sheriff Fred Underhill made his first solo flight Monday at 2 Kansas City flying school. The pilot reported the aircraft fixed fine and said he has 35 more hours of solo flying before course completion. He hopes to become a Position 5 instructor at a new Los Angeles flying school after finishing.

Robert Bob” Underhill Fred Underhill Kansas City Underhill B. M. O'Donnell Los Angeles California

Rum Runners Escape In Fast Boat

Cleveland July 13 An all night search of Lake Erie failed to locate the Turner runners who escaped a border patrol near Toledo Thursday night Chief Robert Burri reported Friday The escape followed an exchange of shots in the Maumee river The speed boat used by the runners outdistanced the patrol cabin cruiser A row boat recovered contained 20 cases of Canadian ale Burri said

Cleveland Lake Erie Toledo Robert Burri Maumee Burri

Mercy Plea Hopes Hoppe Remains On Death Row

In Toledo July 75 A pier judges review mercy pleas for Charles Hoppe. Hoppe’s counsel argued insanity and insufficient proof of premeditated murder in the Aerobr Sz Ski case, seeking to reduce to second degree murder.

Toledo Charles Hoppe Lucas Mercy Charles M. Milray Austin, Jr James Hoppe Mercy Tlea Hoppe Ans Aerobr Sz Ski

Band Concert Moved to Tomorrow Afternoon at 2 36

Announcement says if rain continues the band concert will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 36. Phil Barker of Cleveland, a Scotch comedian, will perform tomorrow afternoon if tonight's event is cancelled.

TF Tain Phil Barker Cleveland

Old Neighbors in Court Over Ancient Fence

Joseph and Mary Conrad sue Albert P. and Catherine A. Skeldo over a three foot rear strip claimed to be adjacent. A witness aged five recalled the fence’s former appearance as years of dispute unfold in Judge Thompson’s courtroom.

Reas Judge Ompton Joseph Mary Conrad Laka Avenue Albert P Catherine A. Skeldo Conrad Sheldon Thompson

Lake Road Improvement Agreement Reaches 12 Foot Addition

County Commissioner W B Richmond announced a long term Lake Road project with Avonabe and Sheffield village officials after a phone briefing with State Highway Director Yarri J The plan shifts reconstruction costs to the county and village for a 12 foot widening while the original 18 foot width is abandoned The agreement follows a meeting in Columbus with the state highway director and is described as a shared funding effort with the state covering half of the costs for the upgrade

Avonabe Sheffield W. B. Richmond Yarri J Richmond Columbus Kirk Jetter Ascins Kirk

Elyria Clears Contagion Yet Reports Minor Illnesses

Local report states Elyria remains free from serious contagion though there are scattered cases of hoop-sickness cough and chickenpox. Williams notes the cut in question has not shown contagion risk and emphasizes the unusual time of year for such illnesses.

Frank Tia Williams

Sedan rolls from curb onto West Avenue street

A sedan rolled down an incline and stopped in the center of West Avenue street last night. Police moved the vehicle back to the curb and ensured traffic safety.

West Avenue

Rowland Attends 4-H Club Meet at Camp Craig

County farm extension agent C E Rowland is at Camp Craig Medina County for the 4 H Club meet today. He expects to return Saturday.

Rowland County Farm C. E. Rowland Camp Craig Medina County

Rescue on Arctic ice as Krassin saves Ital. group

On July 13 the Russian ice breaker Krassin reported rescuing Capt. Adalberto Zanio and Filippo Zappi and a group aboard the wrecked Ital dirigible. The operation reached survivors near Cape Brun and near the Tesecae encampment, with two dogsled teams aiding in the long, perilous search amid Arctic conditions.

Moscow Krassin Sora Sefj van Dongen Virgo Bay Ludwig Af. Varming van Dongen Cape Brun Chukhnovsky Cape Platen Ital Adalberto Filippo Zappi Alfredo Vig Eins-Paul Lurdborg Mariano S Zappi Mariano Zapai Finagrea North Vis- Tieri Giuseppe Biagi Mre

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