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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

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Donahey to Move on State Department Fund Deposits

Governor Donahey instructed Attorney General Tur ner to compel state departments to deposit funds with the state treasurer. The move follows Treasurer Buckley’s report accusing departments of uneconomical operations and noncompliance with deposit laws. Buckley to supply delinquent list. governor to act on it.

Columbus. C Vic Donahey Edward C. Turner Bert B. Buckley Donahey Buckley

Belgium Joins In Approving War Treaty

July 18 Belzum adds its name to nations approving the American draft for a renunciation of war treaty. Kellogg expects France to invite signatories in Paris within the week. Belgium requests notice of date and place for signature. Great Britain accepts the anti war proposal and will sign at a time and place agreeable to the United States. Notes from Australia New Zealand South Africa and India accompany Britain’s communication. Canada and Ireland replied directly to Washington.

Washington Belzum State Department Kellogg France Paris United States Belgium London Great Britain Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Chamberlain Australia New Zealand South Africa India Canada Ireland

Meals At Jail Cost 15 Cents Each In June

Prisoners in the county jail were fed at the rate of fifteen cents a meal during June. Sheriff E G Mathews reported to the Board of County Commissioners that 2694 meals were served, at a total cost to the county of $418.22.

E G. Mathews Board of County Commissioners Mathews

Injured When Towed Car Gets Loose

John Eugene a 64 year old Detroit man was slightly injured when struck by a runaway auto in Ridgeville as a tow chain broke during a trip to New Jersey. Clyde Roberts of Lansing said the tow car struck Eugene, who was taken to a hospital by W F Cooper of East Avenue. Roberts continued on his way after confirming Eugene’s condition.

John Eugene Detroit Ridgeville Clyde Roberts Lansing Mich New Jersey Eugene W. F. Cooper East Avenue

Freight Wreck At Spencer Draws Big Crowd

A railway freight wreck near Spencer yesterday causing $200,000 damage. A train of 25 cars erupted in a gas explosion, lit the scene, burned the Randall home and farm buildings, while sections of rubber tires lime and coal burned. Officials think engine jumped a curve at high speed causing the high tension line to explode the gasoline tanks.

Medexa. O Akron, Canton, Youngstown Spencer Wellington A. A. Randall Farm i

Russian ice breaker Krassin to seek 12 missing men in Arctic

The ice breaker Krassin, after rescuing 16 explorers, will continue to Advent Bay to refuel and begin another search for 12 missing men in the Arctic. Six men died aboard the Lakha dirigible and six more may have perished on Roald Amundsen’s air expedition. observers hope the 12 may still be alive.

Moscow Krassin Arctic Advent Bay Roald Amundsen

Aged Priest at Youngstown Dies

Msgr. John W. Klute aged priest in the Cleveland diocese and rector of St. Joseph's church for fifty years died today in Youngstown from complications of diseases. He had been dean of priests of the Youngstown deanery and active in his parish until recently.

Youngstown John W. Klute Cleveland Catholic Klute St. Joseph's Church

Democrats to Campaign for Farmer's Vote

Democratic leaders outlined a farm vote push after the corn belt committee backed agricultural plank. John J. Raskob Senior Gerry and Col Herbert H H Seaman coordinated plans for regional HQs and a nationwide fund drive with voluntary state finance directors. Regional offices in agricultural regions to be announced after today’s conference.

New York John J. Raskob Gerry Rhode Island Herbert H. H. Seaman National Committee Lehman France Xo Hmit Louis Denver Corn Belt Committee John J. Raskoh Herbert H. Lehman Democratic National Committee

Confident Iowa Governor Maps Hoover Farm Plan Support

Iowa Governor Hammill told Herbert Hoover after a Des Moines talk that Hoover has a definite agricultural program acceptable to farmers. He said the corn belt would back Hoover and predicted him as the next president, while contrasting with Democratic policies favored by Smith and Raskob.

Omaha Herbert Hoover John Hammul Iowa Des Moines Hoover Hammill Corn Belt Committee Houston Alfred E. Smith Flora Corn Belt United States Palo Alto California Smith John J. Raskob Democratic Congress

Will Be Tried Today On Non- Support Charge

Harry Johnson of Toledo arraigned in police court on a non support charge. He pleaded not guilty and was released under a $1,000 bond for appearance at 2 o'clock this afternoon for trial.

Harry Johnson Toledo

Auto Fatalities Hit 277 in First Quarter of 1928

Columbus July 18 1928 277 automobile fatalities recorded in the first three months of 1928, up 51 from the same period last year, per state registrar of vital statistics C. Plummer.

Columbus C. Plummer State Registrar of Vital Statistice

Playgrounds See Surge in Attendance and Activities

Despite heavy rain, over two thousand people visited local playgrounds last week. Jefferson won the week’s tendance prize while mothers noted growing sewing groups. Hamilton hosted a marshmallow roast and Mechinter held an animal show with diverse exhibits. First prizes went to Herbert Weldy for white mice and William Pia for a turtle, Eleanor Monschein for a cat, and Nelson Reublin for a fish. second prizes to Isabel Bryden for a kitten and Marinet Mrers for a rabbit.

Jefferson Hamilton Mechinter Playground Herbert Weldy William Pia Eleanor Monschein Nelson Reublin Isabel Bryden Marinet Mrers Ford Brown

Expect Showers To Break Heat

Cleveland reports cooler weather as thundershowers advance to relieve a prolonged heat wave. The heat claimed two drownings and three deaths yesterday, including Emil Haas 63 and Antonforcel and Mrs. Margaret Hut 32. Merris Stewart 12 drowned at Lake Erie near Gordon Park, and Earnest McCrerry 14 drowned in Chippewa Creek near Brecksville.

Cleveland Emil Haas Antonforcel Margaret Hut Merris Stewart Lake Erie Gorden Park Earnest McCrerry Chippewa Creek Brecks-i

Pleads Guilty to Carrying Concealed Weapons

Lorain youth Ford McKenney aged 18 was bound over to the grand jury after pleading guilty to a charge of carrying concealed weapons in police court. Arrested at 1 40 a m near the Lodi street bridge, he claimed family quarrels and a gap home exit path, and police found two pistols with cartridges on his person though the guns were unloaded.

Ford McKenney Lorain James Hewitt McKenney Lodi Street Elyria

Walks Off With Gas Station Cash

A sneak thief robbed a Lorain filling station of more than $100 in cash checks and coupons. Attendants at the Peerless Ohio station reported to police and the sheriff s office that a dapper youth entered, used the telephone then left. About five feet six to eight inches tall, wearing a slouch Panama hat and no coat, he fled with $99 in money $5 in checks and $17.50 in coupons. Descriptions circulated to county police and the sheriff s office.

Lorain Erie Fifth Streets Sheriff's Office Fouth

Hoover and allies map midwest farm vote campaign plans

Hoover held talks with midwestern farm leaders as his train moved toward California. Governors Hammill of Iowa and McMullen of Nebraska joined in discussions alongside figures like Robinson and Lehman. Iowa Republicans planned to endorse Hoover while Texas and Southern Democrats plotted to oppose Smith. Bishop Cannon helped sponsor Asheville meetings aimed at defeating Smith.

Herbert Hoover California John Hammill Iowa Adam McMullen Nebraska

Boy Drowns As Boat Propeller Drags Him Down

Lorain reports a tragedy at the Black River mouth as a lake freighter denied swimming space. Joseph Simor, 15, of 1641 East 26th Street, and Chase Zap, 12, of East 29th Street, were sucked under by the propeller. Deck hands threw ropes and life preservers in a frantic rescue. Simor's body remained unfound by mid afternoon.

Boy Lorain Black River Oe Boy Joseph Simor East 26Th Street Chase Zap East 29Th Street Ti Bors Ian Simon

Rivalry over bias ends in Toledo stabbing

In Toledo on July 18 a love rivalry turned violent when Ollie Braden, 24, of Mansfield was stabbed in the chest during an argument with Robert Martin, 20, of Toledo, who hid in his car and flashed a porch light. Martin was arrested on suspicion. Braden lay in serious condition as medical staff fought to save him.

Toledo Wo Bos Ollie Brader Mansi Robert Mariin Martin Hazel Hetzelaie Braden Heizel Maritin Warne Thomas William Bedachi Harold Stevens Hetzel

Leaders Meet in South 10 Eight Om t

Southern Democratic clergy and church leaders gather in Asheville North Carolina to plan a campaign against Governor Alfred E Smith of New York. Delegates from prohibitionist groups and major Protestant churches debate Smiths call to modify prohibition laws and may issue a unified anti Smith plea at a mass meeting tonight. The conference continues tomorrow with a restatement of anti Smith sentiment and a plan to oppose his candidacy.

Texas New York Asheville N. C Smith James J. Cannon Alfred E. Smith Anti-Saloon League Women’s ,Christian Temperance Union Baptist Methodist Guy Smith James J. Carzon Richmond Methodist Church Benton Atlanta

Vacation costs man two years vacation costs man two years

Chde A Laird Athens is back in the state penitentiary after a six year escape. He was arrested when applying for a $250 soldier's bonus check at the secretary of state's office. Two years are added to his sentence for the escape. An Erie County lawsuit seeks foreclosure on a $185 mortgage.

Columbus A. Laird Athens Laird Secretary of State

Obregon Assassination Shocks Mexico City Warily

President Calles moved quickly to avert a national crisis after Alvaro Obregon was shot at a cafe in San Angel. Troops sealed bars and cinemas while police reforms followed. The assassin, initially identified as Juan Escapulario then Jose Juan Gonzales, claimed he acted to crown Christ as king. Obregon died at his residence after being carried home by Humberto Obregon and aides, as authorities vowed swift justice and a guarded state funeral.

Meashan Mexico Assessin Daltet San Angel Mexico City Obregon ' Siz Jose Juan Gonzales Juan Escapulario Obregon Christ Carles Obrezonistas Benito Guerrera Leal Homobone Marquez Secret Service Mexi Col Ricardo Topeia Valdez Ramirez Aaron Saenz Juan James National Palace Jaas Juan Escapaulario

Lowden to Confer With Smith in New York

Fragmented report indicates William Lowden of Illinois may confer with Smith as political maneuvers unfold. Moffat and Mazecer aides cite New York contacts. Lowden withdraws from a Kansas City convention over farm relief policy while aiming to discuss strategy with Smith.

New York Lowesa Illinois Damina Hensas E Smith P. Moffat Mazecer Nicaragua Lowden Democratic Maiquariots George Yanames

Armco Expands with Ashland Plant Acquisition

American Rolling Mill Co. announces the purchase of Ashland Steel Company Plant in Ashland Kentucky from First National Bank of Ashland. George M. Verity, Armco president, discloses the purchase while noting the Columbia Steel Co. at Elyria is part of Armco.

Cincennate, O

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