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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1929
Page
1
In a Chilean sea tragedy off San Antonio the naval transport Abtona sank during a violent storm. Only one midshipman survived, found in an open boat by the Imperial. Rescuers Flora and Antarctica aided but reports were not confirmed.
Common Pleas Judge A R Webber issued a temporary restraining order barring violence or threats by strikers against the Electro Alloys Company, its property, and employees. The court declined to limit picket numbers at the Taylor street plant and postponed the injunction hearing to Friday after defense counsel requested time to review the petition. Sixteen strikers appeared as defendants. eight were served while gathered near the plant’s ditch, a picket site since July 1.
Bulletin from Cornwall Ontario dated July 17 reports a devastating blaze that consumed four buildings. Eight people were affected eight perished including Olais Givoque his wife and nine month old grandchild and Cecile Piche two others injured. The tragedy highlights the loss of the two families and the extent of the fire damage in the city center.
William Maloney was arrested by Sheriff Clarence E. Adams on a liquor possession charge following a raid on his West Ridge Road farm near Oberlin Road. He appeared before Common Pleas Judge A. R. Webber this morning, pleaded not guilty, and his trial was scheduled for Friday at 9 o'clock.
At age 21 Corbett Southam served as First Lieutenant in Company D of the Fifth Ohio during the Spanish-American War era. He later joined the Cleveland Southwestern railway for eight years, then moved to the Elyria police force where he has served for 22 years. He is married with three children and resides at 128 Cedar Street.
An intoxicated driver failed to halt for Officer Charles Sawyer on Broad Street. The patrolman stopped a second auto driven by Leonard Gerber with Kenneth Coleman as a passenger, aiding in bringing the two intoxicated men to police HQ. George Kaiser and Edward Murray were arrested. Kaiser was fined $100 and costs, Murray $5 and costs.
French Premier Raymond Poincare, after a tireless drive for ratification of British and American war debt deals, fell ill with a high fever and was kept in bed. Physicians cited his exhaustive three day speech in the Chamber of Deputies and the Paris heat wave as contributing factors.
Washington July 17 federal prohibition officials support a stronger state enforcement role while cautioning against broad changes to the Volstead Act. They say concurrent federal provisions suffice and warn that full federal policing would cost about 300 million annually.
Charles Murray chief of Sheffield Lake board cleared technicalities of the final Lake Road repaving and widening contract during a flight to Columbus. He reported to the village council on returning, and the council approved. The state plans to let the contract in August as village funds become available, with costs shared among federal, state, county and village highway funds.
The Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Tampa and its nine branches did not open for business. It reported capital of 1.9 million dollars and deposits over 35.9 million. Four Tampa branches and others in Plant City, Bradenton, Sarasota, Fort Meade, and Dade City were affected. The state institution cited unwise gossip and unrest from the Mediterranean fruit fly as causes.
Police recorded four traffic violations on Tuesday all for over time parking. The brief report notes no injuries or other incidents and lists no additional details about locations or enforcement actions.
Sheriff Clarence Adams announced there will be no action to close lake bathing amid fears of danger. He noted Lorain county lake deaths are low compared to other local drownings and urged caution mainly in rough water while pointing to other hazardous sports with higher risk.
Unconfirmed reports say a 9,000-ton North German Lloyd steamer carrying 200 passengers is aground and sinking off Tsing-Tao on Shantung coast. Japanese salvage vessels depart Moji to assist. The ship traveled from Bremen to Dairen, Kwantung Province, China.
Ohio Finance Director Silver and State Purchasing Agent Rybolt let contracts totaling 750000 dollars for 287595 tons of state coal. The average mine cost is 1.30 per ton, freight adds the rest, and prices are about 59 cents per ton lower than last year, saving roughly 90000 dollars. Only Ohio coal was purchased.
In Ohio during the past school year about 590,000 students in 159 banks deposited roughly 2,500,099 dollars into school savings departments. The deposits totaled 2,294,628 dollars, averaging 7.4 dollars saved per child, according to a survey by the Ohio Bankers Association.
City health official F H Williams reports six scarlet fever cases still under quarantine as the last traces of the epidemic linger. No other contagious diseases of note are spreading.
The Public Utilities Commission announced a new trucking regulation effective July 25 capping trucks at 25 mph on rural roads and differing limits by weight and tire type in urban and open road areas. Heavier trucks face lower speeds and penalties for reckless driving, with specific rules on trailer lengths and required marker lights.
The Public Utilities Commission in Ohio launches a rigid bus operation check up with 34 inspectors from the Department of Commerce. Ira E. Sprankle named superintendent of investigation to report findings. Inspectors will ride every bus line to ensure compliance with new regulations for public and operator safety.
Lorain police officer Frank Bark and two U S Immigration officers searched a Gary avenue Sivth street area garage and found 99 gallons of white mule liquor. Investigators searched for the owner of the garage.
Five persons died when their car was struck by a New York Central Railroad train near Long's Crossing. The collision occurred as the train headed toward Niagara Fay's. The car burst into flames. three of the victims were women.
The Lorain Eagles quartet also known as Lorain County Eagles will be the special attraction at the band concert at Ely Park announced today.
In Cleveland on July 17, editor Louis B. Seltzer and editorial writer Carlton K. Matson of the Cleveland Press were found guilty of contempt of court by Common Pleas Judge Frederick P. Walther. Bond of $1000 was set for appeal. The case arose after the Press published an editorial about an injunction restraining interference with Thistledown race track operations.
The body of Hibbard Reeder of this city was found at 1:00 p m today in the lake near Elberta Beach by three men in a canoe. The trio Ralph Terry Elyria deputy Roland Bailey Vermilion on the Lake club house manager and Don Hazel life guard had been searching since morning. Hazel previously saved Reeder’s companion from drowning on Sunday. The body lay offshore from Elberta Beach clubhouse about a mile west of the last sighting. The search, begun Sunday at 3:30 p m, involved two coast guard crews and many residents, hindered by a strong undertow until today’s calm conditions allowed renewed efforts resulting in the recovery.
The Brighton gang case saw three men arraigned in justice court yesterday. Two defendants Therm and Buck Welch admitted guilt to disorderly conduct, each fined one dollar plus costs, while Charley Dill pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance. Four opposing members were arrested on warrants. mutual warrants followed. District disturbances involved fist and stone battles, drawing Deputy Webb Beaver to intervene. Ages span 18 to 35, with farmers complaining of interference in duties.
MARION O July 17 Henry P Weber and R W Weimer Lorain attorneys and Robert E Dombausgh Marion traveling salesman were injured today when their autos collided at an intersection east of Marion They were taken to City hospital Weimer suffered a dislocated shoulder and rib fractures Weber had severe bruising and facial cuts Dombausgh had a dislocated shoulder Both cars were badly damaged The attorneys were en route to Columbus.
William Fox, prominent motion picture producer, was injured in a car accident near Searingtown Illinois. His chauffeur died. Fox and passenger Jacob Rubenstein were taken to Nassau Hospital for treatment.
Edward Smith of Lar Porte suffered a fracture to his left leg while on a nearby street Monday afternoon. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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