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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1928

Page

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Auto Upsets Kill Elyai an Wilbert in Ohio Crash

Edward Wilbert twenty one of 331 Furnace street was killed when the car carrying three companions overturned on the Maysville pike near Zanesville. He suffered a fractured skull and died enroute to Good Samaritan hospital. Hahn Goetz and Dunlap escaped with minor injuries. The party was en route to a Moxahala park when the roadster overturned three times. Wilbert was pinned under the chassis and rescuers carried him to medical aid. The others were treated and released. Goetz returned home next night. Funeral services were planned for Keck funeral parlors in Zanesville.

Edward Wilbert Furnace Street Maysville Zanesville Wilbert Good Samaritan Hospital Earl Hahn Marietta Street Carl Goetz Fourth Street Elgrit Wm. Dunlap Lorain Elvirators Bunlap Habrn Wilberc Goetz Hale Moxahtala Park Zanestitle Hahn Goer Dunlap Good Samarian Keck Iirlors Zanesile

Coal Wage Pact Convene Thursday in Ohio

The Ohio Coal Wage Pact conference, called by Lee Fall of the United Mine Workers, will meet Thursday in Columbus to decide wage scales. The Ohio Coal Operators Association, led by S. H. Robbins, invited independent operators, with open shop preferences noted. A preliminary meeting drew few operators, and observers expect a possible union announcement of a minimum wage as a outcome.

Columbus Lee Fall Bited Ohio S. H. Robbins Eveland Hall Cle Internaional Jacksonville Robbins

Youths Confess To Hring Warehouse Fire

Dayton police report three youths confessed to starting a warehouse fire at Stamps-Burkhardt for a thrill. Donald Peeling 19, Leonard Ryan 17, and Windr Molen 15 gave statements. Peeling to be arraigned on arson charge. others sent to juvenile authorities. Fire caused about $20,000 damage.

Dayton Burkhardt Forture Donald Peeling Leonard Ryan Windr Molen Peeling

Democratic Woman Will Support Hoover Bulletin

Dr Jennie M Callas Nebraska Democratic party leader says she will back Herbert Hoover for president in a Fremont Tribune letter. She says she was misrepresented as backing Alfred E Smith at the Houston convention and she opposed Smith to the last ditch citing dry supporters.

Fremont Jennie M. Callas Democratic Pappal Committee Nebraska Herbert Hoover Callas Alfred E. Smith Houston Smith

Hoover Fishes for Trout Today at Big Creek Lodge

Hoover traveling near Medford Oregon on July 30 rises with the sun to fish the Rogue River for big steelhead. Republican nominee Herbert Hoover seeks solitude away from reporters as he plans a move to Milton Esberg's remote Klamath river camp. He may stay until Wednesday night before heading to San Francisco, viewing Mt. Shasta from the camp.

Big Creek Lodge Medford Oregon Herbert Hoover Rogue River Hoover fFarge Opty Milton Esberg San Francisco Esberg Palto Alto Bull Creek Red Woods Eureka Crescent City Calif Redwood Grove Ten Mijses

Federal Judge W C Westenhaver Dies at 63

Cleveland July 30 Federal Judge W C Westenhaver aged 63 died at his home after a long illness. He faced a relapse after returning from Baltimore where he had two operations. A noted jurist in patent law he had served 12 years on the federal bench and championed the use of the judicial gown. His death leaves the district with one remaining judge Paul Jones of Youngstown and signals broader changes in the federal judiciary.

Cleveland W. C. Westenhaver Westernhaver Baltimore Westenhaver Paul John Hopkins Hospital Wenstenhaver John M. Killits Toledo Westenhearer Paul Jones Youngstown

Day of sectionalism ends in Coolidge remarks at Colvill memorial

President Calvin Coolidge urged an end to north south civil war animosities during a Gett ysburg hero Col Will iam Colvill memorial address in Cann on Falls Minn He said isolated outbreaks may occur but responsible elements in both regions pride themselves on contributing to national welfare and warned that stirring sectionalism harms public confidence.

Cannon Falls Minn President Coolidge Col William Colvill Gettisburg

Yeggs Hit Winnipeg Bank Messengers in High-Value Hold Up

In Winnipeg Man four bandits robbed bank messengers of between 25000 and 35000 pounds, surrounding them on their route and escaping in an automobile. Separate report from Montpelier Ohio notes 16 year old Lucile Burns killed in an automobile overturn near town. sister Naomi 17 and Christopher Walz 17 injured.

Winnipeg Man Bank of Commerce Montpelier Lucile Burns Here Naomi Christopher Walz Eden

Lake Road Reconstruction Contract Could Be Let About Aug 31

County Surveyor C. T. Biggs announced that word from Divisional Highway Director T. S. Brindle of Ashland indicates the Lake Road contract probably will be let about August 31. Biggs could not estimate how much work can be completed before winter.

Lake Road C. T. Biggs T. 5. Brindle Ashland Biggs

Political battle in brief advances in vacation notes

Governor Smith remained on vacation at Hampton Bays and would not discuss political situations. He plans to go to New York Wednesday to confer with John J. Raskob. Herbert Hoover planned several fishing expeditions at his camp near Medford, Oregon. Few remaining positions on the Democratic finance committee to be filled soon. The Texas Democratic primary showed little anti Smith strength.

Smith Hampton Bays Re York John J. Raskob Herbert Hoover Medford Ore Democratic Finance Committee

Sheriff Busy With Calls Accidents

Automobiles and automobilists kept the sheriff’s office on alert over the weekend. Sheriff EF CG Mathews reported a pursuit near La Porte after gasoline theft from Otto Chapman’s car. Chapman fired at the suspected pair with a shotgun, believing he hit the vehicle. Earlier, deputies investigated a Lake Shore overturned accident and found a burning auto on the Lake road, with the sheriff shooting a hole in the gasoline tank to prevent an explosion. the Make car burned. Names of involved parties were not released.

Sherif Mathews Cvo Otto Chapman la Porte Chapman Elyria Thhey

Lorain Police Hive Gun Battle On Vine Street

Lorain police say a gun battle occurred on Vine Street involving a man named Floras after merchant patrolman Anthony Barnes reprimanded him and three others for noise in front of a theater. Barnes narrowly escaped a revolver shot. Floras was arrested and pleaded not guilty to shooting at a person with intent to kill, bond set at 2500.

Lorain Vine Street Raymond Floras Floras Anthony Barnes Barnes

Copenhagen Cheers Nobile and Italia Crew Head to Berlin

In Copenhagen General Erberto Nobile and rescued Italia crew members received a warm farewell as they left for Berlin. Crowds cheered and flowers were handed out by Nobile. Zappi visited Mrs. Malmgren and returned her son’s compass and effects from the Arctic relief effort.

Copenhagen Eraberto Noble Dirigible Italia Berlin Nobile Meney Filippo Zappi Finn Malmgren Malmgren Adalberto Mariano Mariano

Elyria Township Hires Two Teachers and Plans Heating Plant

Elyria township school board met in the town hall to hire two principals and seventh to eighth grade teachers. George Webb of Ironton will lead Lake Avenue School. Harley Haskins of Ada will lead Markley School. The board planned to solicit bids for a new heating plant at Markley after the old one burned out two years ago.

Markley Elyria Township George Webb Lake Avenue Harley Haskins Markley School Webb Ironton Ohio Haskins Ada

Lorain County Band to Perform Concert at Ely Park

Announcement states the Lorain County Band under Prof. E. M. West will present a concert from the band stand at Ely Park on Tuesday, July list, at eight o'clock if weather permits. In case of rain, the concert will move to Wednesday evening.

Lorain County E. M. West Ely Park

Judge Nye Dead After Illness in Lorain County

Obituary notes the death of Judge David J Nye at his home in Lorain County after long service in public life. He served as Elyria village council school examiner prosecuting attorney and common pleas judge. Born December 1823 in New York he studied at Oberlin College graduating in 1871. Funeral set for Tuesday at First Congregational Church with burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Lorait Oberlin College Nye Common Pleas Bilicett N.Y Cattaraugus County Randolph Academy Randolph N. Y Ohio Elsrna C. W. Johnson George P. Metcalf Elyria Kansas Noe Ohio State Bar Association Wes County Bar Association David Fisher N Judge Nye Aad June Fisher Cleveland Horace H. Nye Elvira First Congregational Church Judge Nye A. B. Meldrum Oberlin Old Stone Church Ridgelawn Cemetery Who Bim

Cleveland Man Injured In Local Traffic Crash

Cleveland resident Mike Tamara of 2240 East 203th Street sustained a chest artery injury when the truck he rode in on Batre Avenue skidded and overturned. He was hospitalized at Essei Memorial Hospital. Driver was Robert Reese of Lochear Street, Cleveland.

Mike Tamara 203Th Street Cleveland Cleveland Trac Batre Avenue Tamara Essei: Memorial Hospital Robert Reese Lochear Street

Mian Fined for Having Booze

Henry Voreese, a colored resident of Elm Street, was fined 750 dollars and costs in police court after pleading guilty to intoxicating liquor. Police raided his home on Sunday finding two brands of whiskey. Voreese claimed the liquor was found in a dump for his personal use and that he had been trying to drink it before discovery. He escaped through a second story window and injured his foot during the arrest.

Henry Voreese Elm Street James A. Hewitt Voreese Voreess

Plan Campaign To Repeal The Peace Law In Ohio

Cleveland July 39 Charles H Hubbell, Cleveland Democrat candidate for state auditor, announced a repeal campaign against the Peace law governing rates charged by public utilities. He said 300 supporters will seek signatures to place a referendum on the issue after Turner certifies the repeal as true and fair. The law allows utilities to raise rates during rate disputes before the utilities commission. Turner, Republican governor hopeful, has also opposed the act.

Cleveland, O Charles H Hubbell Cleveland Hubbell Edward C. Turner Turner Perce Utilities Commission

Railroads Increase For Hauling Mail

Washington reports a ICC majority decision boosting trunk line railroads pay for postal service by about 15 million dollars yearly and retroactive to July 1. The rise includes roughly 45 million dollars in back pay, with about 15 percent annual increases and a minimum of 72 dollars per mile. Independent short line railways receive about 8 percent increases. Commissioners Lewis McManus Taylor and Eastman dissented.

Washington Post Ofice Department Interstate Commerce Commission Additio Lewis, McMagsamy Taylor Eastman

Divers Considered to Recover Contraband Liquor Off Sandusky Bay

Customs official Arthur P. Fenton proposed using divers to recover 25 cases and 25 kegs of alleged contraband liquor dumped into Sandusky bay after a rum running craft capsized during tow near West Sister Island. Walter J. Duvall of Monroe Michigan was found aboard and charged with violating prohibition laws. he will be brought to Cleveland for questioning.

Cleveland Juil Arthur P. Fenton Sandusky Bay West Sister Island Coast Guards Walter J. Duvall Monroe Mich Fenton Duvall

Fire destroys Chardon basket factory in $25,000 blaze

Chardon Ohio records a major blaze that wiped out half of the Asplin Miz Co basket factory, the town's sole industry. Nine men were left idle as flames consumed a large portion of the building on Sunday. Fire crews battled the fire, and damage was pegged at about $25,000.

Chardon Chardon Asplin Miz. Co

County to Share Lake Road Renovation Costs Set at 70000

County to pay 70000 of lake road reconstruction, brick or concrete total 424000 or 308000. Avon Lake would owe 106000 for brick or 77000 for concrete. Commissioners ready to proceed and will confer with Avon Lake Mayor John Pipes and council.

Avon Lake T. S. Brindle Ashland Board of County Commissioners Lake Brindle George Rhoads John R. Pipes

Attempted Break At Ohio Pen Probed

Ohio State Penitentiary guards and officials questioned warden about an escape attempt by four inmates of Company K. The quartet used a tobacco tin key and improvised tools to breach a screen wall, with outside help suspected but not confirmed. Two had prior breaks. they were placed in solitary as the investigation continues.

Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus P. E. Thusas Company K James Scott Montgomery County Burton Carter Darke County Jack Hare Summit County James Gallagher Cuyahoga County Thomas Sherman A. Rijer

Eruption of Maron Volcano Increasing In Manila Area

A rising eruption at Maron volcano on the southern island end endangered exploring parties. Residents evacuated as new lava streams poured from the mountain and rocks and ashes spewed into the air. Crops including hemp and coconuts were destroyed by lava flows and tremors.

Manila P.L Maron

Fire Devastates Ledz Tenement District in Poland

A massive blaze in Ledz tenement district, Warsaw, killed thirty and injured about three hundred as benzine tanks exploded. Fire surged through the block Sunday, with hospitals overwhelmed, communications damaged, and troops mobilized to quell panic while residents leaped from upper floors to escape the flames.

Warsaw Poland Ledz Sadar Maury

Man Injured In Accident Near B Q Tracks On Route 29

Wade Williams of East avenue drove south of the B Q tracks on Route 29 when his car struck Frank Hejnar of 436 Thih street as Hejnar stepped into the road. Hejnar suffered a fractured nose and facial bruises. he was taken to Memorial hospital. Carl Mussey of West Big River street was fined 250 and costs in police court after pleading guilty to liquor possession. Mussey had attempted to pour liquor down a sink but some was recovered when the lid was removed. He admitted knowing he was disobeying the law.

Wade Williams East Avenue Frank Hejpar Thih Street Hejnar Carl Mussey River Street James A Memorial Hospital Hewitt Mussey

Lorain Police Catch 53 Machines For Violations

Lorain police tagged 53 machines for minor traffic violations during a Sunday drive against erring motorists. The owners faced assessments of 2 dollars for each violation at cafeteria court.

Lorain Lo- Tain

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Elyaian OUTHS Coolidge Texas Gopenhagen His Lorain County Band David Joe Nye Syamue Lorain County Bar Association David J. Nye Bar Association David J, Aye MIAN Elyrian
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