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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1931

Page

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Capture of Cappading Deputies: Iroquois and Ford Counties

In Watseka jail, three Buckley bank robbers were held after a dramatic manhunt across three Illinois counties. Mulchowski, Lanigan, and Byrnes, all New York natives, faced pursuit by air, auto, and 500 volunteers. Deputy Henry Ennen was killed after surrendering. Mulchowski wounded, later captured following a high speed chase. The pursuit, aided by airplane pilot Delbert Koerner, ended with Lanigan and Byrnes fleeing toward farm country near Piper City.

Wateera Iroquois Ford Watseka Buckley Illinois Joseph Mulchowski Chitgazo Pierre J. Lanigan New York Edward “Jake Byrnes Mulchowski Byrnes Garden City NS. Y Miami Beach Fla Clemenson College Buckley State Bank Burkley Here Henry Ennen Clarence Smith Enden R. H. Liebenow Sheldon Malchowski Ennen Muilchowski Will Brown Russell Brown

Ohio Weather Outlook for Weekend

Partly cloudy with local thundershowers this afternoon and tonight in the southern region. Sunday looks generally fair with little temperature change. Unsettled conditions prevail nearby with occasional thunderstorms possible this afternoon or tonight and then largely fair weather on Sunday.

Ohio South Portion

Miners Return as Strike Ties Ohio Mines Reopen

The last of 110 deputy sheriffs aiding central nine marches is removed as Tiltin vill mine of Warner Collieries resumes Monday. Hanna Coal Company to re employ nearly 150 in a night shift at Fairport. Strike called by the National Miner's Union began a month ago in Belmont County.

ST. Clairsville Central Fairport Sherritt Howard A

Fall Threatens Cameramen Before Prison Departure

Albert B. Fall former secretary of the Interior faced photographers as he prepared to serve a year and a day in a New Mexico prison. Police found him in pajamas with a shotgun across his knees at his El Paso home amid a disturbance sparked by a photographer.

EL Paso Tex Albert B. Fall Santa Fe N. M Fall G. C. Chase Chase

Robbers Blow Safe at Charles Wagner Feed Store

Villagers in New Riegel Ohio believed lightning struck when robbers blew a 1200 pound safe to bits at the Charles Wagner Feed Store. The blast wrecked the interior. Wagner said no money was inside the cafe.

New Riegel Charles Wagner Wagner

Poultry House Destroyed by Lightning Near Yellow Line

A two story poultry building on Gabor Toth’s Stop 4 Yellow Line property burned Friday at 5 30 P M after a lightning strike. Fire spread quickly but neighbors formed a bucket brigade to protect a nearby hay barn. Five men nearby were shaken but unharmed.

Gabor Toth Stop 4 Yellow Line

Second of Baby Blimps in Ruins at Cherry Festival

In Traverse City Michigan the second Goodyear Baby Blimp, the Mayflower, lay ruined after a windstorm injuring two crew members in Kansas City where Captain C E Brannigan died from his injuries. The Puritan also damaged at the National Cherry Festival. Minaee to the Turitan estimated at $20,000. The blimp will be rebuilt at Akron.

Traverse City Mich Kansas City C. E. Brannigan Bowling Green Ohio Lake Michigan Minaee Akron

Chest Conference At Elyria Hospital July 21

The county health program adds two winter and spring chest conferences to the regular schedule. Elyria Memorial Hospital hosts the July chest conference on Tuesday morning July 21 conducted by Dr. H. R. Gammions new superintendent of the County Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Citizens are urged to consult their family physician for referrals to the Elyria event.

Elyria Memorial Hospital H. R. Gammions New York State Elyria

No Tickets For Billy Sunday Meeting Here

Announcement that doors open at seven and no admission tickets are needed for Rev. William A. Sunday’s sermon at First Methodist Church under the Anti-Saloon League. Seating given on a first arrive basis to ensure equal access for all, avoiding ticket distribution.

William A. Sunday First Methodist Church Anti-Saloon League

Last Day To Pay Taxes At Face Value Approaches

Monday marks the final day to pay taxes without penalty as County Treasurer N D Backus reports noon collections near 125000 dollars amid a year over year shortfall totaling nearly five hundred thousand dollars. He expects mail and county receipts to close the gap by tally time.

N. D. Backus

Gas well brought in at Laporte on Christenson-Paulson property

A two and three quarter million foot gas well was brought in this morning by Driller Daugherty on the Christenson Paulson property in the southwest corner of LaPorte. The well was drilled for Steel and Tubes Inc. and is described as exceptional.

Daugherty Christenson-Paulson LaPorte Steel and Tubes, Inc Chronicle-Telegram

Police Find Man Shot To Death In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on July 18 Mrs. Curt Collins fled her flat and police found Clarence Woodruff, 30, shot to death. Mrs Collins was injured and Collins was arrested on a murder charge. Police suspect family quarrel over beer sales sparked the shooting in neighboring flats near noon. Crowds gathered as traffic stalled outside the scene.

Cincinnati Curt Collins Clarence Woodruff

Governor's Sec'y To Resign

COLUMBUS July 18 Alfred C Crouse announced he will resign as secretary to Governor George White He had agreed to serve only until adjournment and may be replaced by Elmer P Fries public city director of Democratic state headquarters The former Cincinnati Post editor is expected to return to Cincinnati to resume duties as chief probation officer of the Hamilton county juvenile court where he has served for years

Columbus Alfred C. Crouse George White Crouse Capitol Elmer P. Fries Democratic State Cincinnati Post Cincinnati Hamilton County Juvenile Court

Belgian Congo Revolt Suppression Fatal Toll Reported

BRUSSELS July 18. Troops were reported today to have killed 120 natives in repressions of a revolt in the Kwango District of the Belgian Congo.

Brussels Kwango Belgian Congo

Miss Browne Wins Ohio Women's Golf Title

Miss Mary K. Browne of Cleveland defeated Mrs. Curtis Sohl of Columbus 7 and 5 in the final to become the dame women's golf champion of Ohio at Westwood Country Club Cleveland on July 18. Browne, a former national tennis champion, dominated the final. Sohl, state champion in 1929, offered little resistance as Browne swept through the match.

Westwood Country Club Cleveland Mary K. Browne Ohio Curtis Schl Columbus Browne Sohl

Blaze Threatens Detroit Factory District Fire Contained

A large fire confined to the Studebaker plant loading docks in Detroit prompted a dozen fire companies to battle flames. Damage under 10000 dollars. Spontaneous oil combustion in a chemical warehouse blamed for the blaze. Smoke forced many families from their homes as explosions sent debris into the air.

Detroit Studebaker Automobile

United States Won't Fund German Postwar Status Quo

Washington reports say the U S will not back any German loan with political guarantees to preserve Europe’s postwar order. France may seek assurances on military spending and political questions as a $500 million credit loom at London talks. Dawes Mellon and Stimson mobilize for London discussions.

Washington United States Germany Europe London Hoover Charles G. Dawes Mauretania State Stimson Treasury Mellon France

Confessions Linked to Amherst Burglary Case

Sheriff Clarence Adams said Joh Balzer and Charles Burley of South Amherst confessed to breaking into Steve Meyers house in South Amherst and taking money and clothing. They admitted attempting to steal from William Kolenda and will be arraigned before Justice Walter H. Watts.

Steve Meyers South Amherst Joh Balzer Charles Burley Clarence Adams William Kolenda Sherif Adams Walter H. Watts

Mellon Confers With Stimson And Edge In Paris

Paris July 18 Andrew W Mellon secretary of the treasury arrived from the Riviera and conferred with Secretary of State Henry L Stimson and Ambassador Walter E Edge. They discussed presenting an American plan at London if the French plan for extending Germany a large loan fails to gain agreement this week end.

Paris Andrew W Mellon Riviera Henry L. Stimson Walter E. Edge London Germany

Bank Holdup in Madison Ilia Bank Robbed for 86000

Two men held up the First National Bank of Madison and robbed about 86,000. They bound the cashier and janitor and escaped. Police believe St. Louis gangsters committed the crime, the bank's money was insured.

Madison, I First National Bank St. Louis

Clarence Mackay Weds Opera Star

Clarence H Mackay and Anna Case wed at St Marys Catholic Church Roslyn details note Mackays fortune born in 1849 Comstock Lode and Anna Case Metropolitan Opera star. Police report Davis 34 dies after car crash while ex wife Mrs Molle Jackson and escort Jesse Auman detained for questioning.

New York Clarence H. Mackay Comstock Anna Case Metropolitan Opera Company St. Mary's Catholic Church Roslyn L. J Cleveland, CO Alex Davis Davin

Lorain Men Change Pleas In Courtroom Confusion

In Lorain Justice Court Judge George presided over liquor cases involving George Markovic and Nick Serbu. Plea changes were sought after private conferences amid police concerns, with Markovic facing a minimal fine of 190 dollars for two counts.

Lorain Duffy Markovic John Harding Albert Greulich George Justinea George Markovic No

Man Charged With Issuing Fraudulent Checks

George McManis of Cleveland was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Paul Chapman on fraud charges for writing a $35 check to Alfred Alten and another to Muir Drug. Sheriff Clarence Adams believes he issued several worthless checks between Port Clinton and Cleveland. McManis was bound over to the grand jury by Justice S. J. George.

George McManis Cleveland Paul Chapman McManis Alfred Alten Muir Drug Company Clarence Adams McManus Port Clinton Grand Jury S. J. George

Mysterious Sea Serpent Off Lakeview Beach Turns Out to Be Log

Sightings near Lakeview Beach in Lorain sparked fear and talk of a dragon headed sea monster. Credible witnesses described a monster with humps, but observers later identified it as a large water soaked log with a knob on the end bobbing in waves.

Lakeview Beach Sandusky Lorain Lakeview

Drought Fears Plague Elyis as Storm Ends Heat

The region saw deadly storms after extreme heat. near cloudburst rains cooled cities, refilled wells, and damaged crops. Ohio faced deaths from storms, floods, and heat with several youths among the casualties. cities including Cleveland Lima and Dayton reported storms and suspended work.

United Press Ohio Mont James Crawford Loudon Villa Daniel Rush Millersburg Wade Marsh Curtlee William Fristee Zanesville Everett Osborn Dayton Robert Clements Mt. Vernon Willis Tapsico Lorain Cleveland Oriom Coblentz Xenia Andrew Moran Cincinnati Lima Cleveland Heights Shaker Heights

Believe truck driver victim of murder near Ironton

Police believe Andrew Payne a 46 year old New Boston truck driver was slain and his body buried or dumped in weeds along a roadside. His truck found abandoned and bullet riddled near Coal Grove as Payne had left Cynthiana for Portsmouth carrying tools and a large amount of money for contractor Carl Bower.

Ironton Andrew Payne New Boston Payne Cynthiant Pike County Portsmouth Carl Bower

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