Canton Bandit Identified In Bank Robbery Case
Charles Riblet, 69, former police chief, clings to life at Mercy Hospital as police question Jimmie Roman, identified bandit linked to Wednesday’s bank robbery. The trio seized $60,000 from John Morris and Riblet. Williams was killed, and Romeos gang members face charges and ongoing investigations across Cleveland and Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Charles Riblet
Mercy Hospital
Jimmie Roman
Romeo
John Morris
Riblet
First National Bank
Earl W. Herxamer
Charles Williams
Charles Kish
Cleveland
Ohio
Youngstown
Akron
Gertrude Watkins
Board of Health
Cleveland Avenue
A. A. Kress
John
Morris
Williams
Gloture Threat In Senate
In Washington on July 17 Majority Leader Watson charged the London Treaty opponents with filibustering and demanded a voting time or forcible silencing by cloture. Senator Johnson of California rejected the move, urging the majority to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Watson
Senate
Johnson
Calif
MacDuff
California
Carol Divorce Annuled in Romania Crown Plan Reiterated
Bulletin from Bucharest reports the annulment of the June 1928 divorce between King Carol II of Roumania and Helene of Greece has been officially announced. A formal reconciliation is expected, with a coronation planned for the fall making Carol and Helene King and Queen of Roumania, ending the dynastic turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Roumania
Carol II
Helene
Greece
Carol
Reports chickens stolen from Wasco coop in Elyria
Five Plymouth Rock hens were stolen from Otto Wiodzki at 1517 West Avenue. Police were notified this morning after the theft occurred sometime during the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Otto Wiodzki
West Avenue
Elyria
Wiodgeki
Nationwide youth endurance craze grips the country
Chicago reports endur ance fads sweeping cities from Racine to Evanston as tree sitters bicycle riders and dancing marathoners push records. Jimmie Clemmons sparked the movement, with Bill Kearney and Jack Richards challenging marks in Kansas City. Authorities and parents observe, some contests halted by health boards while others continue with bold flights of endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Racine
Wis
Jimmie Clemmons
Chicago
Evanston
Ill
Jack Richards
Kansas City
Bill Kearney
Bill
Jack
Richards
Daring El Paso Girl Climbs Tree to Prove Sitters Equal
El Paso July 17 Dorothy Dykes age nine climbed a tree in her yard with a magazine and ice water to prove women sitters are as capable as men. Her five year old sister Frances joined for company but fell out an hour later though unhurt. Dozens of boys also perched in trees with props as Dorothy's ascent drew attention from neighbors led by R. M. Shaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Dorothy Dykes
Dorothy
Frances
R. M. Shaver
Juvenile tree sitter sets Ashland record in height climb
In Ashland Nelson McIntosh 12 ascends a stately tree shouting 500 hours of bust as his goal. His father Henry remains unfazed by the stunt. Cleveland meanwhile sees sisters Irena and Anna Kostek 12 and 14 perched in a front yard tree for hours in a tree sitting endurance test. In Brockton Ralph D Agostino claims world flagpole sitting champion title with 819 1/2 hours, calling it a feat rivaling shipwreck Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Nelson McIntosh
Nelson
Henry
Cleveland
Irena
Anna Kostek
Irene
Brockton
Mass
Ralph D'Agostino
Kelly
D'Agnostino
Shipwreck Kelly Opens 26th Flagpole Sit Day in Atlantic City
Alvin Shipwreck Kelly, a pioneer of flagpole sitting, began his 26th day before large crowds on the Atlantic City boardwalk. He anticipated reclaiming the championship title from Ralph D Agostino of Brockton Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Alvin
Kelly
Ralph D'Agostino
Brockton, Maas
Youthful aviator Frank Goldsborough dies on his birthday
Bennington Vermont July 17 The body of Frank Goldsborough outstanding young aviator and victim of a flight mishap will be sent to New York today. He died at Putnam Memorial hospital on his 20th birthday from a skull fracture after his plane crashed in a fog shrouded mountain forest Monday. He was trapped in the wreckage for hours and rescued after almost 18 hours without medical care. Mockler a New York publicity agent he was firing for left him missing. blooded by cold weather and unconsciousness during transport. Brice Goldsborough his father perished in an Atlantic transoceanic attempt aboard the Dawn. Mrs Gertrude Goldsborough summoned to his side but arrived too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Frank Goldsborough
New York
Frank
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Donald Mockler
Goldsborough
Mockler
Brice Goldsborough
New Foundland
Gertrude Goldsborough
Brice
Who Is This Elyrian Who Is This Elyrian
A silhouette identifies a man famed in Elyria for work with boys and youth, described as secretary of many groups, a frequent song leader, and with a noted athletic record. The reveal promises more detail in tomorrow’s issue.
Ship's Captain Blamed For Disaster
Washington bulletin declares Captain Archie H. Brooks master of the steamer Fairfax responsible for the June collision with the oil tanker Pinthis off Scituate Massachusetts. Forty nine lives were lost and charges have been filed by Dickerson N. Hoover, supervising inspector general of the Federal steamboat inspection service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Washington
Fairfax
Scituate
Mass
Archie H. Brooks
Dickerson N. Hoover
Federal Steamboat Inspection Service
Brooks
King of Spain Narrowly Escapes in London Collision
King Alfonso of Spain escaped injury when his automobile collided with a woman driver en route to Buckingham Palace. He leaped from the car, rushed to the other vehicle, and reassured the woman motorist there was no damage. The driver did not recognize the royal visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alfonso
Spain
Buckingham Palace
Specialties For Tomorrow's Concert In Ely Park
A. L. Werner says tomorrow night’s band concert in Ely Park will be a real event. Baird's Boys' and Girls' Band will perform with four special features including Walter O. Smith and Miss Veda Haylor, Betty Bishop, Jack Elton, and the Dolly Sisters. The program mixes marches, overtures, selections, and vocal numbers with a trombone and cornet quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Park
A. L. Werner
Baird
Walter O. Smith
Elyria
Veda Haylor
Betty Bishop
Jack Elton
Werner
Dolly Sisters
Benni
Myers
Ensign
Vote on London treaty eyed for early next week
Washington July 17 supporters of the London treaty seek a vote early next week as filibuster concerns fade. The pact holds a secure two thirds in the Senate with 67 roll calls, while several absentees and illness or family matters limit attendance. Senator Copeland repeatedly reads from Federalist papers, while McKellar and Pittman press for or against the treaty and access to secret documents. Six reservations may be attached to the ratification resolution as the administration supports a Norris variant excluding secret papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Copeland
New York
McKellar
Tennessee
Pittman
Nevada
Hoover
Moses
New Hampshire
Johnson
California
Watson
Former Elyria safety director Beck dies at 60
Henry A. Beck long prominent in Elyria business and civic life died at his home on Furnace Street at 202. Beck served 14 years as safety director beginning in 1918 under Mayor Asaph Jones and twice sought the Republican nomination for mayor. He was a contractor in Elma for 20 years and helped oversee the water works plant project. Born in Medina County November 25 1869 Beck lived 35 years in Elyria and belonged to multiple fraternal and religious groups. Funeral services are set for 3 pm Saturday at his home with Rev. C. F. Wiseman officiating. burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. He leaves his wife Pearl and two daughters Pauliner and Mrs Walter C. Roe, plus three grandchildren and several siblings and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Beck
Elyria
Furnace Street
Beck
Elma
Asaph Jones
Medina County
Second Congregational Church
The
Masons
Elks, Eagles
First
Second Congregational Brotherhood
C. F. Wiseman
Ridgelawn
Pearl Beck
Pauliner Beck
Walter C. Roe
Vivian Pearl Roe
Theron H. Roe
Clifford A. Roe
Oscar Rothschild
Joseph
Alvin
William
Medina
Reuben
Rittman
Ohio
Manic chicken-killer dog shot on Eaton township farm
Sheriff Clarence E. Adams reports a dog that killed about 50 chickens on Low Chapman’s farm in Eaton township was shot after a killing spree. The dog had no identifying tag to reveal its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Adams
Low Chapman
Eaton Township
Libbey Gift Adds 2 Million to Toledo Museum Wings
The Libbey family generosity expands Toledo's art museum with a planned 2,000,000 expansion. Edward Drummond Libbey's will funds future wings and Mrs Libbey early grants raise the total to 2 million. The gifts aim to aid unemployed workers by initiating immediate construction on the east and west wings.
Rules on nets Columbus O July 17 Minnow trapping banned
The Attorney General Bettman ruled in a formal opinion that the use of traps and dip nets for catching minnows is illegal. The legislature bans anything but a minnow seine, as stated to Prosecutor George Schroth of Seneca County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus. O
Bettman
George Schroth
Seneca County
Gas blast kills twelve miners at 300 feet depth
In Mitchell Tunnel near San Francisco, twelve miners died after a gas explosion at 300 feet depth. Rescue efforts failed as toxic fumes and poor ventilation thwarted recovery while officials from the state industrial accident commission and the U S Bureau of Mines oversaw the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mitchell Tunnel
Mile Long
Livermore
State Industrial Accident Commission
U. S. Bureau of Mimes
End of Long Study on Crippled Children Nears
A seven months study of crippled children nationwide, led by Harry H. Howett of the International Society for Crippled Children, nears completion. Findings from every state are compiled, with a 200 page report due around August 1. Elyria serves as study headquarters with Miss Laura Hood coordinating data from local offices. The team reports over 125000 orthopedic exams last year, likely exceeding 200000 when unreported cases are counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Howett
International Society For Crippled Children
Hoover
White House
Washington
Howett
Elyria
Laura Hood
Chicago
United States
Montreal man denies murder of government clerk
Herman Barrere, jailed in Montreal for allegedly aiding the murder of Mary E Baker, a Washington D C government clerk, denies knowledge of the deed. Police chief Langevin says reports of a confession are incorrect and Barrere asserts he is not the killer, claiming the circular that labels him as such is a lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Hermann Henry Bakere
Mary E. Baker
Washington, D. C
Taa
Langevin
Barrere
Herman Barrrere
Miss Baker
Bethlehem Steel President Grace Salary Secrecy Maintained
In Youngstown July 17 the court failed to compel disclosure of Eugene G. Grace's pay as Bethlehem Steel president. Judge Jenkins ruled against a demand by Cyrus S. Eaton’s forces to reveal income amid the Bethlehem and Youngstown Sheet & Tube merger dispute. It was asserted Grace earned 250000 yearly with 1929 bonuses pushing total into the millions, a claim disputed by Eaton allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
David G. Jenkins
Grace
Luther Day
Cyrus S. Eaton
Bethlehem
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company
Day
Frederick H. Wood
Automobile Hits Truck on West Avenue Seventeenth Street
An automobile driven by Mrs Witberrt of Furnace Street collided with a truck on West Avenue near Seventeenth Street as the truck slowed to stop. The car sustained minor damage. the truck suffered no damage and was driven by Edward Waldo of 1046 West Seventeenth Street Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue
Seventeenth Street
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Bulltein
Jimmy Dooley
Salvatore Uzzalino
Tony Penque
Hackensack
N J
Vincent Hoffman
WUP
Frank Ward
Ward
Mildred Barrey
Ruth Emerson
Peter Jans
City Board of Health
Merry Garden
Elyrian
Thle
Henry A. Brub
Toledo
Toledo. O
Libbey
Edward Drummond Libbey
E. D. Libbey
Art Museum
Elyria Headquarters
Gov't
Eugene Grace
A ‘Alghet
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