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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1929

Page

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French aviators vow to retry Paris New York transatlantic race

Paris July 15 French aviators Dieidonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte, undeterred by the Polish Marshal Pilsudski crash and a fatal Azores motor trouble incident, plan a second attempt at a Paris to New York air crossing after turning back near the Azores due to fuel and weather. They reported severe winds, hail and fuel strain but credited the experience and pledged to press on.

Paris Marshal Pilsudski Dieidonne Coste Maurice Bellonte Azores Louis Jdzikowski Casimir Kubala Coste United Press Bellonte

Polish Biplane Crash in Azores Kills Pilot

The single engine Polish biplane Marzhal Pilsudski crashed on Graciosa Island in the Azores during an attempted trans Atlantic flight. Major Louis Dz wielkowski was killed instantly. Casimir Kubaila survived with multiple injuries and was in hospital. The wreckage was total and details remained incomplete. Communications to the island were difficult. The crash occurred about 35 miles north of Fayal in the Brazileira.

Horta Azores Marzhal Pilsudski Graciosa Island Louis Dzikowski Paris Casimir Kubaila Marshall Pilsudski Idzikowski Fayal Brazileira Kubala

Elyria Fire Department Veteran Hess Reaches 22 Years

Otto J. Hess, member and assistant chief of the Elyria Fire Department, entered service on September 1, 1396. He will mark 22 years in the force this September 1, behind only Chief W. N. Bates in tenure. Hess, who enjoys puttering in the yard on days off, grew up wanting to be a fireman and lives with his wife at 119 Glendale Court.

Otto J. Hess Elyria

Attempted kidnapping shocks Columbus community

A group of county officers searched today for an unidentified man who tried to seize 8 year old Marjorie Garvin in Upper Arlington. The intruder entered via a rear window, stole a watch and $8, then lifted the girl from her bed before fleeing when she woke. He is described as about 30, tall, dark complexioned.

Columbus Marjorie Garvin Charles Garvin Upper Arlington Garvin Marjorie

Three Auto Crashes Shake Wellington Sabbath

Three automobile accidents near Wellington disrupted Sunday quiet with injuries. In east Route 18 collision, Detroit rider Molnar and eight others, including an Akron driver Hartions, sustained injuries. Molnar’s son and a brother-in-law faced serious harm. Akron’s Mrs. McQueeny suffered severe glass cuts. George Wyrant’s car plunged 270 feet into a ditch, tearing fence posts. A south Route 37 crash after a pheasant sighting left a woman driver uninjured but rear-ended another vehicle. Deputy Webb C. Beaver coordinated reports.

Wellington Webb C. Beaver Beaver John Molnar Detroit R. C. Hartions Akron Molnar M. C. McQueeny Hartsong George Wyrant

Elyria Delegation to Interracial Goodwill Mass Meet

Elyria and Lorain county colored residents plan a large delegation to Dover Tuscarawas county on July 29 for an Inter-Racial Goodwill Mass meeting in the American Legion Auditorium. The program features a trained chorus of 100 voices and mirrors last summer's Elyria gathering.

Elysria Lorain County Dover Tuscarawas County American Legion Elyria 100 Voice

Federal Farm Board holds first meeting in White House

Washington July 15 The Federal Farm Board met today in the White House cabinet room for its first session as the new agency to administer the 500 million farm bill. President Hoover said the board aims to steady upbuild agriculture to equality with other industries and to curb speculation and waste while coordinating with the Department of Agriculture.

Washington Federal Farm Board Hoover White House Congress Farm Board Department of Agriculture Golf Ports Zo Man Hyde Alexander Legge Chicago James C. Stone Lexington Charles C. Teague Santa Paula Calif William F. Schilling Northfield Minn Carl Williams Oklahoma City Okla C. B. Denman Farmington Charles S. Wilson Uball N. Y Legge International Harvester Company

Train Derailment Kills Two Men Near Tomah Wisconsin

Two men were killed when the second section of Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul train No. 12 from Minneapolis to Chicago derailed near Tomah Wisconsin as it moved over a switch. The engine and seven cars overturned. no passengers were aboard. Other crew members escaped serious injury.

Tomah Wis Milwaukee & St. Paul Minneapolis Chicago

Flight To Nome Authorized From New York To Nome Flight

The War Department granted authorization for a 4,230 mile speed flight from Mitchell Field New York to Nome Alaska by Capt Ross G Hoyt refueler of the Question March flight. The mission should start within 19 days and take under 20 hours of flying time.

Washington New York Nome Alaska Ross G.* Hoyt War Department Mitchell Field N. Y

Minor Operation Performed On King George

London reports a minor operation on King George at Buckingham Palace to drain an abscess and relieve chest congestion. The procedure was successful and the Prince of Wales left the palace at 11:30 a.m. Two physicians departed earlier, signaling no cause for alarm.

London King George Buckingham Palace Prince of Wales

To Ask Mental Examination Of Snook

Columbus July 15 Appointment of a sanity commission to determine the mental condition of Dr James H Snook confessor slayer of Theora Hix Ohio State University co ed will be demanded tomorrow the former instructor s attorneys announced today If Snook were found insane he would be committed to the state hospital at Lima and thus would escape trial on a first degree murder charge Three alienists would compose the commission If they adjudged Snook insane a jury would be impanned to hear evidence on the issue On the jury s verdict would rest Snook s fate.

Columbus James H. Snook Theora Hix Ohio State University Snook Lima

Man Slashed by Pocket Knife Near Death

Amzi White, Big Four section hand, is in serious condition at Oberlin's Allen hospital after a knife battle Saturday. He bears 14 wounds to face and body, one piercing a lung. The fight began over a gambling game in Wellington. White stabbed the other man, who then attacked White after the weapon broke. Witnesses say the assailant fled by freight, White received initial care locally, then moved to Oberlin hospital where recovery is uncertain.

Amzi White Allen Oberlin White Webb Beaver Wellington

Chinese in Opium Incident Recalled Trouble Averted

July 15 in San Francisco three Chinese officials Ying Kao his wife and Suen Foon were arrested on opium charges as $599050 worth of contraband was found. A grand jury was to indict tomorrow but Dr C C Wu ordered recalls to China to avoid a Tong war and possible prosecutions. The move avoids further tensions in Chinatown and preserves Sino US relations.

San Francisco United States Ying Kao Suen Foon C C Wu Washington W. G. Anching Kung China Jones Miller

Rumblings of War Heard Across Moscow and Tokyo

Reports from Moscow and Tokyo describe growing war talk over the Chinese situation. Soviet crowds denounce Western Europe for Harbin events and demand decisive action within three days unless Nanking accepts the ultimatum. Rumors in Mukden place mobilization orders for 100000 to move toward the Russian border, while deportations and railway incidents deepen the crisis.

Nanking Harbin Moscow Russia Republic of China Soviet Union Europe Leo Karkhan Tokio Mukden Chang Muehliang State Council Ussuri Pogranitchaya

Resume Operation of Street Cars in New Orleans

New Orleans July 15 street car service resumed today under federal protection with strike breakers. Armed Deputy US Marshals and police escorted the first car down St. Charles Avenue amid a calm scene and no disorder was reported.

New Orleans United States St. Charles Avenue

Four Brighton youths fined for assault and disturbing the peace

Justice J. George fined four Brighton youths Pete Miller Clarence Miller James Sheldon one dollar and costs each after a Saturday morning assault and battery incident. Deputies said the group fought with several Brighton youths, injuring a man, and another weapon was found in a car. The youths then swore warrants for four more attackers.

Justice S&s J. George Brighton Pete Lee Clarences Miller James Sheldon Sherif Webb Beaver Brachton

Pope Presents Medals To Fliers

In Rome on July 15, Roger Williams and Lewis Yancey the American trans Atlantic aviators were to be decorated with gold medals by King Victor Emmanuel. They were granted an audience by Pope Pius XI in the Pontifical apartment and blessed along with their families.

Rome Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancey United States Victor Emanuel Pope Pius XI Pontifical Monsignor Burke North American College Williams O’connell Old Orchard Piace

American Air Heroes Dine With King in Pisa

Roger O. Williams and Capt. Lewis A. Yancey, crew of Pathfinder, arrived in Pisa and rode with King Victor Emmanuel to San Rossore for lunch with the Royal family. Hydroplane squadrons escorted the Fliers on arrival.

Pisa Italy Roger O. Williams Lewis A. Yancey Pathfinder Royal Automobile San Rossore Victor Emanuel

Plane from Chicago to Berlin sunk by pack ice

In Labrador on July 15 the Antin Bowler plane bound from Chicago to Berlin sank after pack ice at Lagava Bay broke loose in a NW gale. A five day fight to save it failed. the Bowler drifted to sea and disappeared, while the cact ashore escaped. The flight left Chicago ten days earlier amid unfavorable weather.

Ungava Bay Labrador Chicago Berlin Windy City Lagava Bay

Jackson Woman Victim Of Murder

Mrs. Mamie Short, 34, of Jackson, Ohio, was found dead at her aunt’s home in Columbus with her throat slashed. Police believe murder occurred. the aunt suspects a visiting secondhand dealer who had been calling and spent the night in the ward. Eva Short, Mamie’s daughter, said the man drank and left after a scream. The man disappeared.

Columbus Mamie Short Jackson Mary Cartwright

Curb exchange membership fetches 195000 record price

New York July 15 A curb exchange membership sold for 195900 in a record high, rising 22990 from the last sale. The deal compares with the prior record high of 390000, marking a notable market activity in the membership transfer.

Bulletin New York New York Curb Exchange

Few Attorneys in Court Today

Common pleas activities continued light today with only 18 of the county's 93 attorneys present for the usual Monday morning assignment of cases. This marks the smallest number in a summer session.

Common Pleas

Drowning at Vermilion on the Lake Claims Hibbard Reeder

Hibbard Reeder, 21, of 732 West Avenue, drowned while swimming toward a diving platform at Vermilion-on-the-Lake. Two Elyria youths, Robert Goecke and William Anderson, attempted rescue amid strong undertow. Cleveland man saved by lifeguard Campell Probert, but Reeder remained submerged. Rescue efforts continued until 5 a.m. as Coast Guard boats searched and coroner Myles E. Perry and Sheriff Clarence E. Adams aided in the inquiry.

Lake Erie Hibbard Reeder West Avenue Vermilion-on-the- Lake Elyria Reeder Robert Goecke Sixth Street William Anderson Park Avenue Goecke Anderson Bath House Cleveland Campell Probert Lorain Coast Guard Myles E. Perry Clarence E. Adams Vermilion

Waters claim many lives in Missouri flood rescue

In Union Missouri searchers drag Pinoak creek and Bourbeuse river for bodies of five of seven drowned when a five foot wall of water swept their car 150 feet downstream after a cloudburst. Victims include Marie Beckman 28 and children Virgil 7 Marie 5 Irene 3 Bernice 13 months and relatives Lawrence Tigges 15 and Mary Tigges 51.

Union Pinoak Creek Bourbeuse River Here Marie Beckman Virgil Beckman Irene Beckman Bernice Beckman Lawrence Tigges Beckman Mary Tigges Young Tigges

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Polfan Flier Leon Idzikowski Father Federal Farm Board Mets Lee Minkler Mildred Herman Amherst Florence Root la Grange Auditor Allen Hospital King Simi Undertow Vermilion-on-the-Lake Lancaster Susquehanna River Betty Lorraine Pequea Holtwood Irene Vox Benjamin Stresksr Dwicht Clark Pecora Edward Sellers Leos Smith Anthony Boxeon John Saal
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