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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1928

Page

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Hoover health questioned amid campaign whispers in California

In Palo Alto on July 22 reporters note whispers that Herbert Hoover may be in poor health during the presidential campaign. Hoover, described as showing improved condition, is following diet and exercise advice while continuing a packed schedule of political meetings with California allies and national press in attendance.

Palo Alto Calif Herber Hoover Washington

Smith Independent League Formed by Hansbrough

Hansbrough former North Dakota senator announced formation of the Smith Independent League and urged support for the New York governor as a partner to farmers. The league will operate mainly in Montana Minnesota and the Dakotas as the National League of Women Voters announced its stance for the upcoming election.

Washington Hansbrough North Dakota Smith Independent League New York Smith Montana Minnesota Dakotas National League of Women Voters

Wan Fined For Possessing Liquor In Clarion Court

R. C. Murpher of Lake Road was arrested last week on liquor possession. He appeared in Clarion Pleas Court before Judge 2B. Thompson and entered a plea of not guilty to one count of guilty. The judge fined him $190 and costs.

Wan R. C. Murpher Lake Road Clarion Pleas Court Thompson

Modest Hero Saves Lad From Drowning

Steve Etek, 4, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Etek of 127 Parkview Court Was saved from drowning in Black River Cascade Park on a Sunday afternoon. William Darden of Lakewood stripped to rescue the boy after slipping on slippery stepping stones. Firefighters arrived with a ladder and brought both to shore. The boy was not admitted to Ellria Memorial hospital. Darden said he is no swimmer but felt someone had to act.

Steve Etek Alr Paul Etek Parkview Court Black River Cascade Park William Darden Lakewood Steve Darden Elvria Squad Co. I Fire Department Arthur Clark James Lysagar Fred Krafe Walter Albreche Wastingion Avenue Osee Durden Elrria Memorial Hospital

Obregon Party May Back Calle In Mexican Politics

The Obregon party, long led by the late General Obregon, may back Calle as provisional president, with Col. Ricard Topete stating Calle likely named November 39 and serving two extra years. The party controls Congress and hopes to guide succession amid recent assassination shock.

Mexico City Jusr Alvaro Obregon National Congress Plutarco Carles Aaron Haenuz Nuevo Loex Col Ricard Topete Obregon Cailes

Cars Hit And Roll Over In Smash

Two men escaped serious injury when an automobile and a truck collided at East River and Lark streets and rolled onto their sides. Nelson Lawrence of 140 Highland Court drove south on East River and failed to stop at Clark Street, claiming the Stop sign was concealed by parked cars. Roland H. Watton of East River Street drove the truck north and the crash broke the truck rear axle and damaged the car’s rear wheels. both drivers were scratched.

East River Lark Streets Nelson Lawrence Highland Court Clark Streets Roland H. Watton East River Street

Ohio drownings and crashes toll shocks state

A United Press survey shows drownings and traffic accidents heavy over the weekend in Ohio. Victims include Warren Carter 39 and Harry Staley 19 in Mahoning river near Leavittsburg, plus multiple drownings in St Marys Cincinnati Lima Youngstown and other towns. one traffic death Joe Sherry 15. Local authorities report several river and lake drownings and a drunk driver fatality.

Ohio United Press Today St. Mary’s Celina Teir Warren Edward Carter Harry Staley Mahoning River Leavittsurg Cincinnati Joseph Schlueter Miami River Francis Clay Thomps St. Marys William Coit Neytleman Mrs. Homan Marie Klein Celeste

Carranza’s Body Arrives in Mexico City for State Lying In

The body of Captain Emilio Carranza, young Mexican aviator, killed during a New York to Mexico City non-stop flight, arrived in Mexico City and was taken to the war office to lie in state. Twenty five thousand school children showered flowers along the funeral procession from the railway station.

Mexico City Emilio Carranza New York War Office

China Treaty Talks Weaken Unrest and Settle Extra Territorial Issues

Secretary Kellogg announced the United States would discuss treaty revision with the Chinese Nationalist government in Nanking. A conference may be proposed to include other powers, with delegates to be named by the Nationalist regime. Conversations would focus on recognizing the Nanking Kuomintang as de facto government while addressing extraterritoriality tariffs and foreign concessions.

Washington Kellors Mary United States United Press Minister McMurray McMourrey Frank Lee New York Kellers Jal Lee McMurray Koumintanz Committee Nanking China Ric

Woman Faces Unique Charge in Cincinnati Case

In Cincinnati Ohio a woman, Leura Nichol, aged 30s, is charged with unlawful possession of explosive materials. Police say 100 sticks of dynamite 50 pounds of blasting powder and numerous percussion caps were found in her home. Neighbor Daniel Thompson 51 faces burglary charges. Her husband allegedly bought the explosives.

Cincinnaty Jair Cincinnati Amite Leuraois Daniel Thompson Thompson Mariemont

Habeas Corpus Case Continued In Oberlin Hearing

The habeas corpus suit of Paul D. Stryker, arrested July 7 in Oberlin for alleged attempted short changing of Pfaff and Norris, was continued today in the common pleas court before Judge W. B. Thompson. The state and Stryker agreed to adjourn the case as he maintains illegal detention.

Paul D. Stryker Oberlin Pfaff and Norris Common Pleas Court W. B. Thompson Stryker

Plot to kill Alfonso of Spain uncovered in France

Discovery of a 29 member plot to assassinate Alfonso of Spain led to arrests in France. Anarchist leaders were detained as authorities warned of a crossing frontier attack to aid a railway project. Secret service agents on both sides shadowed suspects, and Alfonso traveled safely under guard while investigations continue at Carcassonne prison.

Paris Ling Alfonso Spain France Alfonso Carcasonne

Stolen Automobiles Reported Across Elyria and County

Police report at least five cars were stolen over the weekend in Elyria and surrounding areas. Knepp’s coach from Eastern Heights Boulevard was abandoned nearby after failed starting attempts. Adams’s blue coach from Columbia Station was taken from South Lorain, a Broad Way Lorain roadster was seized, and a coupe from South Amherst was stolen. One car reported stolen Sunday was seen later in Lorain County with three men aboard.

Elyria Knepp Eastern Heights Boulevard Clarence Adams Columbia Station South Lorain Broadway Lorain Earl CL Leonard South Ambkerst Amherst Wekeman Loraine County

Confession Report In Mexican President Elect Assassination

July 23 Mexico City Chief of Police Zer tuche announced Jose De Leon Toral had made a complete confession to the murder of the President Elect. Clergymen were cooperating with authorities to investigate the crime background.

Mexico City Zertuche Jose de Leon Toral Obregon

Steamer Rescues Two Adrift In Motor Boat

The steamship Manchuria reported rescuing two men 95 miles off Florida as they drifted in a motor boat for seven days. The refugees named were Charles Priere and Aaron Coxne. No further condition details were given. The Manchuria was due in New York tomorrow.

New York Manchuria Pan- American California S.tine Fia Charles Priere White Aaron Coxnearo

Automobile Crash Damages Mail Box at East River and Cornell

An auto with Pennsylvania plates crashed into a mail collection box at the corner of East River Street and Cornell Avenue shortly after 1 PM. Police reported the vehicle sped away after the collision, causing little apparent damage to the car. Local ROX notes.

Machis&e East River Street Cornell Morus Pennsylvania Rox

Graton Mill Reopens Under United Mills Co. Leadership

A new company organized to liquidate the former Graton Mill now operates as United Mills Co. with capacity for 9000 barrels of flour. Officers Howard E. Irvin president, King E. Fauver vice president, Fred N. Barton secretary treasurer, W. G. Landman superintendent. The Elyria trio lead, Barton a Grafton native. Officials expect modernization to maintain and improve flour quality and storage, placing the mill among Ohio’s top producers.

Aged Proper Corporation Grafton United Mills Co Howard E. Irvin King E. Fauver Fred N. Barton W. G. Land- Man Elyria Barton Fauver Irvin Ohio

East Liverpool Briefs Tally Tragedy And Local Changes

East Liverpool reports John Evans 26 Chester West Virginia died from injuries after diving into Beaver Creek and striking two rocks. He played amateur baseball with Midland Pennsylvania and at the University of Kentucky. Also in East Liverpool King resigns as superintendent of Louis Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home after six weeks. C E Burcher is reinstated as director of education. Charles Barton named to succeed King. Toledo bandits steal 4000 after overpowering guard at liveszge store. Columbus Turner banner torn down and stolen. Cincinnati lightning strikes cause minor injury to Geneva Mayer. Cleveland car crash injures F T Allan and Mildred Jackson.

East Liverpool John Evans Chester W. Va Beavers Creek Evans Midland University of Kentucky Xenta J. Norman King Louie Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home Board of Trustees King C. E. Burcher Collinwood Charles V. Barton Cleveland Ohio National Guard

Race With Death In Plane Fails To Save Huntsburg Man

July 23 report from Cleveland describes WaHece Moorehouse of Huntsburg Ohio rushed from Camp Perry in an Ohio National Guard plane to Charity hospital after appendicitis worsened. Camp authorities ordered medical flight to expedite care and the pilot landed at Cleveland airport where he was taken by ambulance to Charity.

Cleveland. Q WaHece Moorehouse Huntsburg Ohio Charity Hospital Ohio National Guard Camp Perry Moorehouse Cleveland Charity

Hoover Johnson conferences kick off political drive

Herbert Hoover plans a series of Republican conferences starting today with Senator Hiram Johnson. Governor Smith will meet eastern leaders this week to map his campaign tour and discuss support with Governor Ritchie of Maryland. A Republican committee begins collecting small donations for the Hoover-Curtis fund.

Without Foundation San Francisco George Akerson Unitedress Hoover Kiamark River Redwood California Hiram Johnson Ralph Sam Shrotridge Pacific Region Herbert Hoover Smith Ritchie Maryland Hoover-Curtis Fund

Old Ohio River romance race sparks river duel

The Betsy Ann of Pittsburgh and Captain Chris Greene's Betsy Ann from Cincinnati clash in a 20 mile river race from Cincinnati to New Richmond. Frederick Wisburgh offers sold leather horns if his Betsy Ann loses. Thousands along the river await the contest with threats of a late start.

Paca Itt New Richmond Tee Chris Gr Cincinnat Betsy Arn Pittsburgh Upper Ohio Lower River UTS Frederick Wisburgh Ubris Greene Chris Greene Greene Tire Cincinnati Greene

Unlucky Day For Mike Kordelewski In Two Auto Accidents

Sunder day brought two crashes for Mike Kordelewski at 1:45 p.m. on Lodi street and West Avenue. He failed to stop leaving West Avenue, hitting Dan Miller’s car on 126 Har Tisom street, tearing a fender and injuring no one. Later he changed lanes into Thirteenth street, striking M. P. Baumbert’s car, tearing off fenders and the running board, and smashing his own front bumper.

Sunder Mike Kordelewski West Avenue Kordelewski Lodi Street Dan Miller Har- Tisom Street

Rescue of Italia survivors yields fatality aboard ship

Kings Bay Norway July 23 one of sixteen rescued men from the bitter Arctic died aboard the steamer Citta di Milano. Captain Mariano, gravely injured since the Italia search, had his leg amputated after frozen tissue. Zappi remains seriously ill. The Nobile party is reported to be transported across Sweden by Italian car on a Swedish train.

Kings Bay Spitzbergen Citta di Milano Italia Adalberto Mariano Mariano Filippo Zapri Finn Malmgren Halia Mariano Zappi Krassin H Krassin Citta 'i Milano Aliso Seriou Stockholm Juit Hings Italy United Pro

Colorado Snow Dampens Heat Wave Across State

Colorado recorded snow amid a heat wave in other regions as temperatures plunged to sub normal levels. Flurries fell at Allen's Park, sixty five miles west of Denver, with heavy rain across the state and cooler conditions on the western slope. Forecasters warned temperatures would stay unsettled with little change in the next twelve hours.

Colorado Denver Col Allen’s Park

Cleveland Man Narrowly Escapes On Oberlin Road

F Harriman of Cleveland faced a close call Saturday when his auto from Oberlin road was struck and bowled over at Seventeenth street by W Surface of Doristown. A rear wheel was torn from Harriman’s car. Surface admitted misjudging Harriman’s speed and agreed to pay damages.

F. Harriman Cleveland Oberlin Road W. Surface Doristown Seventeenth Street Harrimans Surface Harriman

Man in Oberlin Court Over Alleged $3 Debt

In Oberlin, Winder Durham faced justice court after a dispute over a $3 debt led to injuries from broken crockery. Durham claimed Fred Parks assaulted him and fled with about $15. Parks is sought for robbery. Durham was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and bound over on $5000 bond.

Oberlin Winder Durham Justice Court Fred Parks Durham Court of Justice &. J. George Parks Justice George's Court Sheriff's Deputies

Detroit Man Fined In Police Court For Transporting Nator

Edward Rhoads of Detroit was fined 260 dollars and costs by Acting Police Judge S J George for transporting Nator. Rhoads pleaded guilty and was warned to stay out of the city or face a severe sentence upon next apprehension. Chief Stopkard testified the man came into town with a trunk full of Equor. Rhoads, about 69, appeared in court on two canes.

Edward Rhoads Detroit S. J. George Nator Rhoads E. J. Stopkard Rhosds

Contracts Let For New Elyria Library Addition

The Elyria Library Board awarded the general contract for a brick and stone trimmed addition to the library on the Reef property near the Y M C A. T J Hume of Lorain won the bid. R S Kee Elyria is the architect with plumbing and heating to Albert Abramoska. Elyria Superior Electric to wire and E A Lewis to paint. Completion set for October 1. The basement will house the Elsina Historical Society. The Reefy home remodeling and move date to new quarters not yet fixed.

Old Reef Third Street Elyria Library Board of Directors T. J. Hume Lorain R. S. Kee Elyria Albert Abramoska Elyria Superior Electric Company E. A. Lewis Henry W._ Ingersoll Library Board Ingersoll Thebrary

Amelia Earhart Welcomed At Toledo

Amelia Earhart the celebrated aviatrix and cross Atlantic flyer arrived in Toledo today for the twelfth annual Exchange Club convention aboard a train that drew thousands. She was greeted by a delegation of 100 Toledozzi and accompanied by Wilbur Stutz and Lou Gordon as crowds cheered along the Maumee River route and banners fluttered over the city.

Toledo Amelie Earhart Iedo Ohio Miss Earhart Wilbur Stuitz Lou Gordon Exchange Club Maumee Michigan Atlantic Lin Scort Toledozzi Maroin T. Jackson

Men and dog set globe circling record by air and sea

New York reports that B D Collyer Mears and their Sealyham Terrier Tail Wind completed a record globe circumnavigation in 25 days 25 hours 3 seconds using airplane ship ferry and automobile. They beat a 78 day 14 hour 31 minute 伯 record amid foggy overland passes and credited the finish to a rapid final leg into New York.

New York B. D. Collier Mears Sealyhainier Cherbourg Forice Linton Wells Edward Evans Collyer Minneapolis Miller Field Staten Island Battery The National Aeronautical Association Coliver Cance Chicago Middletown Olympic Takio Tokio Vancouver Collyer and Mears

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Deny Hoover Spike Whisper Modest Hero Lad Obregon Party CALLE Topete Calles Lui Morones Celestina Gasca Eduardo Moeda Grolanierr Topsie Labor Party Morones T Klein Frank Ziji Lake Erie Lima Nathan Smith Youngstown Joe Sherry Akron Russell C. Turner Liberty Steel Joseph Kasna Warren—Myrron Manley J and John Tesman Galton Floyd Bowman Marion Sugar Grove Lake Galion Dayton George Sparah Phillips Pool Icarranza I Graton Mill Liveszge Colembus Edward C. Turner Cedar Point F. T. Allan Harno Mildred Jackson Allan TNO Deuicve Grew Amelia Earhart
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