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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1928

Page

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Hoover to Stress Prosperity in 1928 Campaign

Prosperity and competent governmental management will be Hoover themes in the 1928 campaign. Reports from informal talks at the president's lodge indicate acceptance remarks will emphasize these issues, with Dawes and Coolidge backing the choice. Hoover plans speeches in Palo Alto and Massachusetts, and may announce resignation as secretary of commerce.

Superior Wis Herbert Hoover Coolidge White House Palo Alto Untif United Press Chicago Charles G. Dawes Hoover Mr. Coolidge Tormmerce Walter Brown Toledo Tulvis Klein Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce William M. Butler Natonal Committee Massachusetts Duluth Minnesota

GOES 10 COURT TO REGAIN CUSTODY IN HABEAS CORPUS

Ten year old girl in Brownhelm is sought from Anna Shoe of Elyria in a habeas corpus petition filed in common pleas court. Kaispel claims the child was born after his separation from his former wife who is institutionalized. Hearing expected before Judge B Thompson. sister has kept the girl. Also, William Cable Jr and Alice Cable sue to quiet title to a real estate parcel against Cornelius Meeker and others.

Wm.inispel Brownhelm Iter Anna Shoe Col Ambus Street Elyria Kaispel Hhey Kaisgel B. Thompson William Cable, Jr Alice Cable Corneliy 5 Meeker

Landmark Falls As Roads Are Widened

Lorain County residents report the historic Hickory Tree at Middle Ridge and North Ridge roads has been cut to make way for road widening. The tree, long a landmark at Hickory Tree Corners and Grange, served as a surveyor’s mark and traveler guide for more than 50 years, drawing calls for keepsakes from mourners of the old tree.

Lorain County Middle Ridge North Ridge Roads Hickory Tree Corners North

Arrest of Woman and Man After River Street Crash

A late afternoon crash at West River and Hazel streets led to arrests after Julius Vives of Lorain collided with Fred Sheppard, who was turning onto Hazel Street. Evelyn Crawford, a passenger in Sheppard’s car, was intoxicated and jailed. Sheppard pleaded guilty to drunken driving and was fined. Crawford faced charges of neglecting her children, ultimately pleading guilty and receiving fines plus county jail time and a reformatory sentence. Humane Society plans to assist Crawford’s children amid poverty and welfare concerns.

West River Hazel Streets Julius Vives Lorain West River Street Fred Sheppard Vives Hazel Street Vive Evelyn Crawford Aoto Sheppard Lee Johnson Arthur Hurd E. J. Stankard Crawford James A. Hewitt Marys‘ ‘Ville Reformatory Humarze Major Hewitt West Virginia The Humane Society

Freight Train Gasoline Tanks Explode Near Spencer

A freight train on the Northern Ohio line derailed near Spencer Medina County causing gasoline tank cars to explode. The blast, heard for miles, destroyed A A Randall's home and farm buildings but left the engineer and fireman uninjured. Efforts to fight the fire were ongoing at press time.

Akron Cleveland, and Youngstown Thx Northern Ohio Railroad Spencer Chronelle-Telezgram Miies Medina County Lorain County A. A. Randall

Cross To Come Here On Gas Franchise

Council Clerk Harvey Cheney said Lawrence Webber, Logan Gas lawyer, told him Raymond Cross would visit Elyria after his vacation to discuss the gas franchise. The council and company have not agreed on franchise provisions. Cross previously discussed the franchise with city officials earlier this year.

Harvey Cheney Council Lawrence Webber Logan Gas Company Raymond Cross Elyria Gas Company Cross

Sheriff's Son Drowns In Lake

WARREN O July 17 Donald Smith 22 son of Sheriff John H Smith of Trumbull county drowned in Lake Milton last night after a sudden heart trouble attack. He was in four feet of water near shore when he disappeared despite bystanders quick response. This marks the fourth drowning at Lake Milton since July 4.

Lorain Postal Robber Goes To Pen

James Sears Burk, a principal figure in the Lorain post office robbery, left for the federal penitentiary in Atlanta with six other prisoners under heavy guard. He will be dressed in to begin 23 years behind bars. Joseph Saunders, head of an auto theft ring, faces eight years.

Cleveland James “Sears Burk Lorain Ohio Atlanta Joseph Saunders Saunders

Political Battle in Brief as Hoover Heads to Nomination

After two days with President Coolidge Hoover will leave the summer White House for Palo Alto Cal to receive his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate. The corn belt farmers convention at Des Moines condemns Republicans and backs farm relief planks. Ant-Tammany efforts emerge from Texas anti-Smuth Democrats. Publicity chief Henry J. Allen moves to Chicago to launch midwest Republican publicity. Democratic leaders J J Raskob and Senator Peter G Gerry return to New York to map campaign plans.

President Coolidge Herbert Hoover White House Palo Alto Cal Corn Belt Committee Destron John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Peter G. Gerry Democratic Advisory Committee New York Coolidge Brule Wis Chicago Hoover Charles G. Dawes

Cascade Park to Host Official Opening Program

City officials and councilmen were invited by the Park Commission to attend the Cascade Park opening. A choose between July 25 or August 1 was read in council. The program includes a tour of the park roadway and bath house with a diving exhibition planned and no formal speeches.

Park Commission Cascade Park Park Bath House Ohio Central West George Stevens Myron Jones

New York Pays Tribute to Capt Emilio Carranza

New York plans a major funeral for Captain Emilio Carranza, youthful Mexican aviator killed in New Jersey. Ten thousand soldiers will stand at attention outside Pennsylvania Station as his body begins a journey to Mexico City, with a noon service in Broadway’s upper boulevard chapel and a procession led by West Point cadets. The casket train departs at 4 05 p m for the Mexican border via St Louis Laredo and San Antonio.

New York St. Louis Laredo Tex San Antonio

Elyria youths lectured after police court action

Four Elyria youths, about sixteen to seventeen, stood before Chief of Police B. J. Stankard for marauding and property destruction. Officers traced the incident to a re port from Reser Brothers contractors about boys near gas tanks on Garford avenue. The youths allegedly damaged a shed, stole tools, and attempted to siphon gas from tractors, prompting the police to promise stricter enforcement to curb such offenses.

Elyria B. J. Stankard Milton Oditts Reser Brothers Contractors Garford Avenue Oblus William John Resat Obitis Resar Brothers Maf Stankard Jesson

Werner Opeaks On Concert Out Uation

Elyria concert enthusiast Werner criticized the local musicians union for blocking nonunion bands. He recalled funding the city band’s uniforms and noted dwindling donations. He announced Friday night concerts would continue in Ely Park through early September despite union objections.

Blg Park Werner Elyria Bair Boys and Girls Kiwanis Berea Uni Rms

Two To Answer Charges In This County

Deputies brought two men back to the county to face charges. C. J. McCartney was captured in Tiffin and jailed to await a hearing on issuing a check with insufficient funds. Harry Dickason was returned from Youngstown to answer non support charges by the Lorain Humeate Society. Arraignment is planned in justice court today or tomorrow per Shen E. Mathews.

C. J. McCartney Tiffin Harry Dickason Youngstown Lorain Courts Humeate Society Shen E. G. Mathews

Absent Voters May Cast Ballots Announcement

The County Board of Elections announced that absent voters may cast their ballots for the August primaries from now until Saturday August 11. The primary day is Tuesday August 14.

County Board of Elections Arizen Ate

Miners Union Holds Closed Door Session July 21

Workers of America policy committee met in a closed session amid ongoing talks. The session, described as businesslike, concluded with no public announcement. President John L. Lewis hinted a statement may follow after the current meeting ends.

Workers of America Policy Committee Cottin Sesson le Ath John L. Lewis

Death ends buy fight for father

Two Cleveland brothers Joseph and Peter Bunts aged 10 and 12 were killed when a speeding New York Central express train struck them at a street crossing as they walked arm in arm toward Lake Erie after selling newspapers to aid their family. Watchman George Whitcomb witnessed the crash. bodies hurled 200 feet and shoes torn from their feet.

Cleveland Jeter Joseph Peter Bunts New York Central Lake Erie George Whitcomb Lake Shore Cumber Co

Hoppe breaks down in jail after death sentence

Charles Hoppe a former chauffeur condemned to die for the kidnapping and killing of Dorothy Szelagowski wept in his county jail cell. He was sentenced to death yesterday and laughed when led from the courtroom. Removal to the state penitentiary at Columbus not fixed. slated for October 26 by electrocution. Officials may reexamine him in connection with a Lily Dale Croyd murder confession.

Toledo.o Charles Hoppe Dorothy Szelagowski Hoppe Columbus Roy Hunt Lily Dale Croy Hoppe Clals J Maz Shera

Final Lake Road estimates by surveyor Biggs

C. T. Biggs presented final cost estimates for Lake Road reconstruction. Concrete option totals 340 398 20 including 18 feet and 12 feet widenings, plus engineering. brick option totals 444 587 67 with added 18 and wider sections. Plans reviewed by state engineers. village Shefield lacks funds for its share and state officials travel to Columbus to finalize.

C. T. Biggs Biggs Columbus State Highway Department Lake Road Cuyahoge County Lorain City Sheffield Aheed

Bicyclist Hurt By Machine At City Corner

Bicyclist William Huffman, 115 Caoarles Court, was slightly injured yesterday when his bicycle was struck by an automobile at the corner of Fourth Street and East Avenue. He rode west on Fourth when the car cut the corner, smashing his wheel and injuring his foot. The driver drove away, and an auto license was later given to police.

Wiliam Human Caoarles Court Fourth Street East Avenue Huffman

Russian icebreaker Krassin saves 16 Arctic men

Moscow July 17. The icebreaker Krassin rescued 16 men from the ice bound north after their leader Fi Malmgren and captains Adalberto Marino and Filippo Zappi were among the crew. Marino is described as critically ill with a frozen leg while awaiting transfer at Advent Bay. the survivors include Prof F Behorick, Lieut Alfredo Vigneri, and others. The ship, unable to enter Kings Bay, plans to refuel and then search for 12 more missing men, including Roald Amundsen, who disappeared June 18 near Tromsoe with others seeking Italia relief.

Moscow Krassin Sca Adalberto Marino Pot ‘Grene Meriano Mariano Citta di WE Tano Fialis Bight Kings Bay Herder Hings Bay Harbor Advent Bay Theos Prof F. Behorick Alfredo Vigneri Felice Troiani Natale Cecctoni Chukhnovsky Arctic Roald Amundsen Tromsoe Norway

Ireland joins Kellogg antiwar treaty and more nations eyed

Washington July 17 news that the Irish Free State has joined the Kellogg anti war treaty with no changes. Dublin reports approval of the original draft and that the revised draft is equally acceptable. Spain may be admitted as a signer. Uncertainty about adding Yugoslavia and Romania persists. Russia’s stance remains key as the Soviet government wishes to join on the same basis as others, while the United States declines to press Moscow directly. Germany is active in the negotiations.

Washington Kellogs Irish Free State Nois Jef P. McGuiligan Dublin Spain Sigmatorr Jugo Slevia Roumania Alles France Russia United States Germany

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