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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1928
Page
12
Aviation crowds at Chicago Municipal Airport surge as enthusiasts flock to watch flights. Report notes rising attendance, added staffing, and the public’s demand for timely information about departures and arrivals. Officials describe Chicago as a busy air crossroads drawing families and enthusiasts alike.
The week’s playground ball schedule includes Bantam League matches at Hamilton and Jefferson venues from July 16 to July 19 featuring Jefferson, Hamilton, Ely, and McKinley. Junior senior games run June 17 to July 18 with Hamilton facing Jefferson and Ely at various sites, plus Hamilton vs Ely at Hamilton.
The piece describes Ohio political discourse with references to tax policy, state debt, and government waste. It highlights Begg's pledge to broaden the tax base, curb leakage, and pursue reform, while criticizing the current GOP and Democratic administrations for fiscal mismanagement. A Begg For Governor Club forms with local leaders named. The Maryland divorce note and a Bremen swindle tale follow in brief notices.
Charles Foss of Harvard Avenue was fined $25 and costs by Major James A. Hewitt in police court after pleading guilty to four counts of disorderly conduct. Foss was arrested by city detective F. W. Zerneke following a minor automobile crash on Louis Street. a license issue tied to Foss was noted, and he was later apprehended in a related incident.
Tao mee paid today for drinks given yesterday at Waldecker Ridge. Reed $35 and costs in polo court today by Major James Hewd on charge of intoxication. Waldecker pled not guilty Baskacs West River Street pled intoxication.
Lorain County Band will give an open air concert Tuesday evening July 1 from 7 to 9 at West's store if weather permits. The event will be postponed to a later time on a Wednesday if Tuesday weather fails.
Jennie Brightman of Lorain sues Reid Reidy and Scanlon Company for 325000 after tripping on a floor cord, alleging injuries and medical costs. The case is filed in Lorain Common Pleas Court citing negligence and damages.
Robert Nieman aged 15 of 133 North Mapte Street sustained a lip laceration after a bicycle fall. He received initial treatment at Elsham Memorial Hospital and was later discharged to his home.
France plans new coinage after the war with franc stabilization at about four cents in U S money. Coins of 1 2 and 10 francs will replace the present currency with silver 10s and 20s, and a 196 franc gold piece. The reverse will depict a dove or peaceful symbol. Marianne will appear on the obverse. A design contest offered 2600 dollars for the reverse image with August 15 closing.
A distorted report describes Danish military progress with a tanks at the front. It notes improved speed and size relative to earlier French models, with officers eager to test the new unit and consider its strategic value in ongoing operations.
George Offer, 101, claims the key to long life is to drink lots of ink and never worry. The report notes the unusual advice from a centenarian resident in Denham, England.
Archaeologists report a rare relic find at the Posulonia site near Florence. The discovery includes alabaster vases, carved vessels, a gold item, and domestic utensils, suggesting significant ancient commerce and art. Excavations aim to reveal historical connections between Dittisan Romayian trade centers and early Italic civilizations.
The article reports workers in a cloth trade facing new stocking costs. It notes stockings worn during work hours can be removed at home to gain cooling, allowing savings of about one dollar weekly or more for vacations. The piece mentions youths and fathers adapting to new fashion rules and price impacts on household budgets.
A chaotic dispatch reports Chinese girls organizing against Japanese forces in Shantung and Shanghai areas. It notes alleged plots to assassinate Japanese officials and mentions potential violent actions linked to antiwar sentiments and Revolutionary efforts amid ongoing conflict and troop movements.
Dr Rawlings, state health director, reports 14 deaths in Temors last year and a rise of 129 from 1926. He says about 150000 Americans are living impaired or deficient due to heart disease, highlighting the growing nationwide toll.
Old OCR note shows markets and produce terms with scattered items including cattle, apples, cantaloupes and other produce. The readable facts indicate Cleveland and Columbus market references with July dates and price mentions though text is fragmented. Names and places suggest a historical newspaper market brief with limited readable detail.
A fragment discusses the diamond mystery and the resistance of diamonds to various treatments. It references gem origin, carbon structure, moissanite comparisons, and attempts to alter diamonds with heat and pressure. The text hints at historical debates about diamond formation and treatments, with scattered names and technical terms.
Europe’s largest locks are nearly finished at Andersen near Hanover two miles from the city. Two independent lock sets operate side by side on the old Mimelland canal and Hanover Elbe canal, each basin 738 feet long and 13 feet wide. The system will lift almost 6,000 tons and handle about 15,004,000 tons of shipping yearly, with 327,000 cubic feet of concrete used.
Fragmented OCR text describes a royal tour and reactions to a vessel appearance. It references England, the queen, and a general council. Details are unclear, but conveys a ceremonial visit and public interest in royal actions and maritime events.
Fragmented notice reports wealth tied to mausoleums in Paris, detailing royal era ornaments and a burial suit with a jeweled shirt button, along with a carved amaranth wood case sealed with stone for protection.
Washington reports a six percent rise in divorces and a slight increase in marriages in 1927 across 25 states and the District of Columbia. Divorces totaled 403, trailing 3,052 more than 1926, while marriages reached 347,925, up 0.1 percent. Nevada and Arizona saw notable increases and declines due to residency rules and notice requirements.
The text notes marriages numbered identically by year and reports divorces up 118 states and DC with a 52 percent jump. It also attributes Nevada's 92 percent divorce rise to Reno as a magnet for unhappy spouses.
Three divorce suits were filed in common pleas court today. Eunice Terrell of Elmia sues Lorvnus H. Terrell for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, alleging expensive car purchases and onetime rides for friends, with two children from a 1923 marriage. Lee Ferguson filed against Florence Ferguson for neglect and cruelty, married last October. Ruby Bates filed against Raymond Bates for neglect and cruelty, married in 1912 with an eleven year old adopted daughter.
Three year old Howard Vos Jr. suffered a fractured arm at his home 25 Lake Avenue. He was taken to the Ebtia Memorial Hospital where the fracture was reduced.
Dance Elyria Armce Association hosts a Cascade Pavilion event on Tuesday July 1 at 8 80 p m. Admission is 50 cents per couple with an extra lady charged 25 cents.
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