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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1937

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China vows defiance as Japanese threat grows

Shanghai July 14 Chinese leaders mobilized a strong army and ordered Peiping authorities to stand firm. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek was to arrive at Nanking to take charge. Central troops concentrate along Lung Hai line and 81 war planes reach Loyang ready to speed to Peiping front. Kuomintang urges calm as national unity deepens in crisis.

Shanghai China Peiping Sung Cheh-Yuan Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking Lunghai Peiping-Hankow Loyang Fukien Chiang Kak-Shek Kuomintang Japan Chinese Communist Party

Jap Troops Marching To Peiping Front

Japanese reinforcements pour from Manchukuo to war with China causing rail congestion at Tientsin and a 60 mile march to Peiping. In a separate clash near Feiping Chinese and Japanese forces fought from 1 to 3 am, with about 1,000 Japanese involved and four dead two wounded reported.

Peiping Manchukuo China Peiping- Mukden Tientsin Japan Feiping Yungting Fengtsi Tahanzmen

Ohio Weather Thundershowers Tonight Through Thursday

A storm system brings thundershowers tonight and Thursday across Ohio and the Ohio Valley with moderate to heavy rain in its path. Pressure remains high over New England and the South Atlantic states while a stationary low over the plains shifts to central Iowa. Morning temperatures show little change from the prior 24 hours.

Ohio New England South Atlantic States Plains States Iowa Ohio Valley Virginia Coast

Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson Dies

Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson dies at 65 in his apartment near the Capitol. Found pajama-clad and pronounced dead at 8:15 A.M. EST after years of service and amid the fierce fight over Roosevelt's court plan. He led New Deal legislation, balanced southern conservatives and northern liberals, and collapsed amid heavy duties during the bid to enlarge the Supreme Court.

Washington Senate Joseph T. Robinson Roosevelt Robinson Warren Fletcher Woodrow Wilson League of Nations Democratic Party Congress Mr. Roosevelt U. S. Supreme Court Arthur Capper Kansas Sam D. McReynolds Tenn House Foreign Affairs Committee Supreme Court George W. Carter Calver Reavinson Charles W. Jurney Senate Sergeant At Little Rock Jurney James F.J Byrnes S. C M. B. Solson

Death Of Senator Robinson Hurdles Court Plan

Washington July 1 Senator Joseph T Robinson's sudden death raises new obstacles to President Roosevelts plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. Democrats Barkley Harrison Byrnes clash over agendas as party caucus approaches. Robinsons fiery leadership had curbed debate on court changes, and his absence loosens the rules as the fight reopens with fresh uncertainty.

Robinson Washington Senate Joseph T. Robinson Oday Roosevelt Supreme Court Alben W. Barkley Pat Harrison James F. Byrnes S. C Barkley Senate Democrats White House Chevy Chase Hatton W. Summers House Judiciary Committee Summers House

President Roosevelt Mourns Robinson Death

President Roosevelt expressed sorrow over the death of Senator Joseph T. Robinson, calling him a pillar of strength and a beloved friend. He noted Robinson’s lead in pushing the Supreme Court program and wrote a personal note to Mrs. Robinson. The president would attend services in Washington due to pressing duties, foregoing a trip to Arkansas.

Washington Roosevelt Joseph T. Robinson Robinson Senate Arkansas

Highlights of Joseph T. Robinson's Career

Washington July 14. Highlights of Joseph T. Robinson born Aug 26 1872 in Little Rock Ark one of ten children of a pioneer doctor preacher. He graduated Arkansas University 1894 with honors and worked through school. Elected to Arkansas Assembly 1894 to Congress 1903 served ten years. Governor January 15 1912. Elected to Senate two weeks later and reelected four times. Nominated for Democratic VP 1928 with Alfred E Smith but defeated. Mentioned as presidential candidate in 1932 withdrew for Roosevelt. Became Senate majority leader in 1933 and died July 14 1937.

Washington Joseph T. Robinson Little Rock Ark Arkansas University Arkansas Assembly Congress Arkansas U. S. Senate Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Senate

Senate adjourns in respect to Joseph T. Robinson

Washington July 14 The Senate adjourned at 12 44 p m EST in respect to the late Majority Leader Joseph T Robinson who died today.

Washington Senate Joseph T. Robinson

Applications For Relief Again Increasing In County Unit

Applications for relief are rising again in the district served by the Orain County Central Relief Unit, Ernest Holmes reports. Despite a 30 case drop last month, total cases hover near July 1 levels with 229 on July 1 and 259 on June 1 as new eligibilities offset eliminations.

Orain County Central Relief Unit Ernest &. Holmes Holmes

Hope Vanishes In Search For Fliers

Honolulu July 14 A vast aerial hunt for Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan resumes today weather permitting. Sixty of the Lexingtons 62 planes joined the search yesterday but rain squalls halted work. The navy seeks about 260000 square miles before ending the effort. Earhart disappeared July 2 during a 2500 mile flight from Lae New Guinea to Howland Island.

Honolulu Pacific Ocean Amelia Earhart Fred J. Noonan Lexington Navy Orin G. Murfin Miss Earhart Lae New Guinea Howland Island Sandspit Itasca Swan Gilbert Islands

Truck And Load Of Tires Destroyed By Flames

A Lib erty Trucking Co semi trailer and its cargo of tires burned after the driver Beby Freudiger swerved to avoid an oncoming car and crashed into a ditch on Route 1 about two miles east of Penfield at 11 last night. Wellington Fire Department extinguished the flames and Freudiger was treated for minor burns at Falls Clinic in Wellington. He was en route from Akron to Toledo with a load of tires.

Liberty Trucking Co Beby] Freudiger Penfield Wellington Fruedizer Falls Clinic Akron Toledo

Defending Champion Leads In Golf

At Scioto Country Club in Columbus on July 14 Mrs Burt Well of Cincinnati, the defending Ohio Women’s Golf champion, trailed two up at the turn against Miss Janet Shock of Dayton while Mrs Weil rallied with birdies to square and edge ahead as other matches progressed.

Scioto Country Club Columbus Edward Goddard Cleveland City Mont Reid Cincinnati Burt Well Janet Shock Day+ ton Weil Miss Shock Curtis Soh Isabel Ogilvie Cleveland Sally Elson Dorothy Gardner Steubenville

Opponents of Court Plan See Victory

Washington July 14 opponents of judiciary reorganization hailed Rep Hatton Summers support as a death blow to the administration program Wheeler urged Roosevelt to drop the fight lest he fight against God. Senate debates showed uncertainty over votes and timing for a final decision on the court bill amid renewed administration push and possible reconsideration in the House.

Washington Burton K.wheeler Mont Roosevelt Wheeler Senate Joseph T. Robinson Congressional Friends Publc Robinson Hatton Summers Tex Summers House Judiciary Committee Burton K. Wheeler Judiciary Committee Sumners House Joseph C. O'Mahoney Ares Burken Tom Connally Texas Judge Summers Alben Barkley Carl A. Hatch Sen. Royale Copeland Chamber Sumner

Osu Gridiron Star Dismissed for Scholastic Failure

Columbus July 14 Joe Williams regular left halfback for Ohio State football was dismissed from the university for failing to meet scholastic requirements. Williams hails from Barberton Ohio and played a key role on the team this season.

Columbus Joe Williams Barberton Ohio State University Today

Death Calls Well Known Veterinarian Dr Harris Dies at 77

Dr Ben J Harris a North Ridgeville veterinarian aged 77 died at his home after a four months illness. Born in England December 25 1859 he lived in North Ridgeville 45 years and practiced 55 years. He is survived by daughter Ruth and brothers Robert of Australia and George of Columbia Station. wife died in 1922. Funeral Friday at 2:00 from his home with Rev Ralph Neighbour officiating. Burial in North Ridgeville cemetery.

Ben J. Harris North Ridgeville Harris England Ruth Robert Australia George Columbia Station Sudro-Curtis Ralph Neighbour North Ridgeville Cemetery

Fire Destroys Large Barn on Cleveland Road Estate

A large barn on the Nelson Abbe estate near Elyria city limits burned yesterday afternoon. Ridgeville Volunteer Fire Department kept the fire from spreading. water was pumped from a well. The old structure housed only old tools and the loss was small. Firemen cited a discarded match by boys as the probable cause.

Nelson Abbe Cleveland Road Elyria Ridgeville

Water Supply Outage Hits Wellsville After Main Break

WELLSVILLE, C. July 14. The entire water system serving a 7500 population was shut off when a main break occurred at an undetermined location. Housewives and children gathered at cisterns and wells as emergency crews hunted the leak. Fire officials warned a fire hazard could arise, and only river-pumped water remained available. The state health council had earlier petitioned for a manda mus writ against city leaders to ensure a pure and adequate supply. A planned $187,000 relief project awaits federal aid approval.

Wellsville Howard L. Kelley Fred Gluth Charles Hanlon Ohio River State Supreme Court State Health Council

Ohio Senate Hatchet Men Organize in Columbus

Led by Lieut. Gov. Paul P. Yoder, 19 charter members of the Ohio Senate Hatchet Men Association organized in Columbus. Each member received a hatchet lapel pin, and Yoder wore a diamond-centered lapel hatchet. The group pledged to swing their hatchets again at the earliest opportunity, aiming for economy and Governor Dater’s scalp.

Columbus Dater

Elymian Becomes Doctor After State Exam

Harold A. Robinson of 304 Park Avenue earned the title Doctor after passing the state medical licensing exams announced by the State Medical Board in Columbus. He will intern at Miami Waller Hospital in Darton after training at Western Reserve University School of Medicine following premedical studies at Ohio Wesleyan University. He is the son of A J Robinson, president of the Elria Savings and Trust Company.

Harold A. Robinson Park Avenue Columbus State Medical Board Robinson Miami Waller Hospital Darton Western Reserve University School of Medicine Ohio Wesleyan University A. J. Robbinson Elrtia Savings and Trust Company

Grafton Democratic Club Meets Monday Evening

The Grafton Democratic Club will hold a special meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in Immaculate Conception Hall. All members are urged to attend. The meeting is called by the chairman.

Grafton Democrat Club Iwill Immaculate Conception Hall Ithe

Three Russian fliers set distance record then land in California

Russian pilots Michael Gromovy Andrei Yumeshev and Sergei Danilin forced landed in a cow pasture near San Jacinto California after fuel ran low on their non stop flight from Moscow. They traveled about 6625 miles surpassing the prior 5657 mile record. Army planes from March Field landed to assist and guard the crew. The fliers reported fog across the coast and inland valleys hindered radio contact on the final leg toward San Diego. Gregory Gohkman, Russian consul general, flew to March Field to monitor the situation.

San Jacinto Cel California North Pole Michael Gromovy Andrei Yumeshev Sergei Danilin Moscow Foga San Jacinto Mountains San Diego March Field U.S. Army San Francisco Gregory Gohkman Gohkman Filers Lindbergh Field

Attendance at city playgrounds rises with second day turnout

Ralph Bauer reports the five city playgrounds opened this week show attendance up to 623 yesterday from 391 on opening day. Hamilton led with 216, McKinley 152, Allen 135, Edison 73, Gates 41. Gates may move location after Friday if attendance does not improve.

Elght Ralph Bauer Hamilton McKinley School Allen Edison Gates Gates School Bauer

Accident Victim's Condition Unchanged

The condition of 86 year old Celia McEwen of 229 Wooster Street remained unchanged after a Sunday afternoon crash at Fuller Road and Route 57. She is listed as improving from a fractured skull and other injuries at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Celia McEwen Wooster Street Fuller Road Route 57 Elyria Memorial Hospital

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