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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
1
In Van Lear Kentucky rescuers pulled seven bodies from a hillside coal mine after a gas explosion and 12 hours of fire hampered efforts. Three other workers were injured but escaped as officials feared the remaining two miners may have died.
Preparations for drainage projects in Lorain County progress as 76 CCC enrollees from across Ohio train at the camp near Elyria. Fifty three arrived the previous week and twenty three earlier, with more expected. The camp can hold about 200 men.
MASSILLON OH July 18 The willingness of Ralph Lewis to help a neighbor boy break in a new baseball glove today inadvertently caused the death of Lewis son Ralph Jr 19 months old The child died after being struck in the abdomen by a baseball Lewis threw as the child walked between his father and the neighbor boy
Generally fair conditions persist with continued warm temperatures tonight and into Friday. Highs and lows remain mild with no precipitation expected. Strong sun early in the day yields warm afternoons across the region.
NEW ORLEANS July 18 UP Roosevelt plan to set a power price yardstick for the Tennessee Valley was ruled constitutional in every disputed point by three judges of the Fifth U S Circuit Court of Appeals. They overruled a lower judge who said the government had no right to sell electricity and remanded for rehearing. The decision rejects objections of government competition with private business and state rights infringement. TVA, created in 1933 to take over Muscle Shoals nitrate plants and Wilson Dam, aimed to revitalize wartime assets no longer useful in peace.
London July 18 Lord Marley whip of the Labor party in the House of Lords testified before the Arms Traffic commission condemning the quality of American munitions used by Allied forces in World War I. He recalled shells bursting in the muzzle and urged publicity for arms manufacture and national ownership to curb corruption and profit from arms sales.
A 36 member band from the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield will visit Elyria Tuesday for a day of activities starting with lunch at the Masonic Temple. The group will play a concert at 8 30 p m on the courthouse steps with a rain backup in the high school auditorium. They plan a Cascade Park baseball game and will tour several nearby cities surrounding their Elyria appearance.
DETROIT July 18 Merton Ward Goodrich will be the first defense witness in his murder trial for the death of 111 year old Lillian Gallaher. Prosecutor Duncan M. McCrae prepares to rest the state case after about half of his 79 witnesses are excused. Burgess testified Goodrich and his wife lived at the Warren Avenue apartment from July 11 to Sept 20 1934 the day Gallaher disappeared. Five days later Burgess found the body in a trunk and notified police. Branton testified to Goodrich’s confession in New York after arrest. The court granted defense a psychiatrist to examine the defendant and testify.
R P Vaughn county superintendent of schools returned home after several weeks at Elyria Memorial Hospital from a serious operation. He was reported to be making rapid progress in his recovery.
CHICAGO July 18 Louis Two-Gun Alterie a longtime Chicago gangland figure tied to Al Capone was assassinated as he left his hotel with his wife Erma Alterie. He died after surgery from nine bullet wounds to the head and six to the left shoulder. The killers likely were rivals in the labor union racket.
At Upper Sandusky the Pennsylvania Railroad cleared the line after a wreck injured 18 people and caused about 250000 dollars in damage. Wrecking crews labored over 16 hours to remove derailed cars. engineer I D Todd of Fort Wayne, the most seriously hurt, was out of danger in hospital. The Liberty Limited collided with a truck trailer, derailing ten cars and the locomotive.
William G. Robertson postmaster of Minneapolis was found dead in his hotel room in Columbus while to be installed as grand treasurer at the Elks convention. Authorities suspect a heart attack. he was reported in good spirits on retiring. Grand lodge officers to elect a new treasurer and plan a memorial service.
A parade in Columbus Ohio will close the 71st national Elks convention with 19 000 lodge members bands and unusual floats. The three hour procession will have aerial escort from Wright Field Dayton and Selfridge Field Michigan. The Piqua lodge won a band contest yesterday.
The Board of Elections in the Elyria Savings and Trust Building will stay open until 9 p.m. on Saturday July 20 and Tuesday July 23 to accommodate voters. Residents who have moved or not yet registered must register by the July 23 deadline.
Berlin dispatch reports General Hermann Goering ordering provincial officials to use every legal means against Catholic clergymen. He accuses some clergy of political opposition to the Nazi state and threatens to disband Catholic youth groups unless reforms occur. He limits uniforms and activities to Nazi and official youth groups, while outlining his many government roles. The move follows tension with churchmen, students, Jews, and veterans, amid desecration accusations at a Münster area church.
Washington July 18 Two Associated Gas and Electric Co representatives told the Senate lobby committee they were ordered by superiors to destroy all records of their campaign against the Wheeler Rayburn utilities bill The firm spent 700.00 fighting the measure and deputies were told to clear file matter prior to congressional probes E W OBrien Erie investment manager and R D Herron Warren bond salesman testified Herron said he destroyed evidence including about 1000 telegrams marked with names from a city directory because he believed the public opposed the bill.
Washington July 18 recovery and relief activities of the federal government have cost taxpayers more than 14.0 billion to date. Up to Tuesday outlay for recovery and relief exceeded 10.08 billion with about 4.0 billion in loans likely recoverable. Direct fees topped 3.5 billion and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation accounted for 2.3 billion.
Lena Brong a 74 year old resident of 294 Bath street was left in critical condition at Memorial Hospital after burning embers from a plum tree set her clothing ablaze while she worked at her home. A neighbor found her semi conscious and she remained listed in fair condition today.
Ninety two Four-H members from Lorain Cuyahoga Trumbull and Mahoning counties registered for the four county Four-K Club camp at Camp Crag Medina County. Junior division runs Sunday to Wednesday and senior division until the following Sunday. Seven staff and 18 hut leaders will direct activities. Five Lorain seniors will serve as hut leaders.
Lorain County will select its healthiest 4-H Club boy and girl next Tuesday after examinations of 61 entrants at Oberlin. Final county winners, senior division, will advance to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. runners up in junior and senior divisions named without state contest eligibility.
Emperor Haile Selassie urged Ethiopians to defend independence against Fascist Italy in a stirring speech to parliament. He vowed to lead from the field if war comes, calling on soldiers, peasants, and all to unite and follow their warrior ancestors in defense of sovereignty. He blamed Mussolini for fomenting war and urged sacrifice.
Relief Workers Local No. 1 announces a Cascade Park picnic on Saturday July 20. A large crowd is expected with athletic contests in the morning and afternoon, a ball game, and prizes from local merchants including a groceries basket for the largest family. Committee includes F. M. Passmore chairman E. G. Olds and C. H. Harding.
The body of an unidentified woman was found today in a sewage catch basin on the South Side. It was wrapped in linen with early reports that the arms were bound to the body. Police investigated if it was Evelyn Smith, allegedly beaten by her Chinese Consort Harry Jung and by Ervin Lang.
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