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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1927
Page
1
A man struck by a Big Four passenger train three miles east of Wellington died earlier today at Oberlin hospital. The victim remained unidentified after receiving severe injuries as train crew rushed him from the scene to Oberlin.
Washington on June 7 plans for a national reception and port of call for Captain Charles Lindbergh were approved by President Coolidge. The Los Angeles airship will escort Lindbergh from across the Atlantic to the Washington navy yard, with details including public exclusion from the yard and possible appearances by relatives.
New York June 7. The trans Atlantic contests among the pilots of St Louis and the Columbia reveal a near photo finish. Lindbergh led, Levine and Chamberlin followed with closer time gaps. Lindbergh flew Paris bound and arrived on schedule while Chamberlin failed to reach his destination after fuel issues.
Clarence Amberlin, pilot of the trans Atlantic Bellanca monoplane, spoke with his mother today by radio telephone. Mrs Amberlin was in Denigoa as telephone officials reported
Chief of Police E. J. Stankard continues to improve and is on the road to recovery. Doctors believe he will regain strength as flowers from friends keep arriving and he Watches visitors at the hospital while his diet remains carefully guarded for the time ahead.
The city council approved a report from the gas committee recommending a settlement without refund for an increased rate already charged for gas consumption. The proposal includes $4.10 minimum up to 2,000 feet and $1.20 over 2,000 feet for two years, plus renewal talks on franchise. If rejected, the matter moves to the Public Utilities Commission.
The city council approved a resolution ending the Halpin versus city litigation over a building and driveway on the north side of Fast Broad Street Bridge. Halpin gains use for 25 years then the property reverts to city for street use if needed. court costs to be shared. If no agreement, the Court of Appeals would hear the case.
Captain E. L. Janner of Elyria plans a solo flight from Ottawa to London on June 30 to take part in Canada's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Janner, a World War II veteran and former promoter of an Elyrian automobile agency, aims to mark the historic event across the Atlantic.
The Memphis neared Washington for a voyage after Lindbergh’s arrival. The ship honored the famed aviator with salutes and a Spirit of St Louis cake. Admiral Burrace praised his preparation and judgment. Lindbergh climbed the mast in a 60 mile gale and inspected the engine room. He congratulated Chamberlin on the Chamberlin-Levine flight.
Joseph Ingraham was arrested Saturday night by Sheriff E G Mathewa for driving while intoxicated. He appeared before Justice S George and changed his plea to guilty. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
June 7 city council meeting was halted when democratic members refused to attend and left the chamber, preventing action on a proposed compromise with Logan Gas Company affecting 50 Ohio cities. The plan would raise rates for two years then higher for two more, while insurgents cited constituent objections to the later increase.
Arthur Sapp of Huntington Tud was unanimously nominated for the 1927 International Rotary presidency at the Ostend Belgium convention. The gathering also nominated directors including Raymond Knorppel New York Leonard Skegres Youngstown Corney Garretson Wilmington Robert Hausa Richmond Palmer Shreveport John B Orr Miami Norman Black Fargo Walter D Cline Wichita Falls Joseph Roger Quebec Charles White Belfast Ireland.
Ohio reform effort advances with a 42 member committee to rewrite key criminal code sections including justice of the peace diction. Support from the State Bar Association and groups in Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus and other cities backs the project as more than 2500 sections will be revised statewide.
Lorain man Miguel Billabobos, indicted by the last grand jury on a charge of carrying concealed weapons, failed to appear for arraignment. He was arraigned later and pleaded not guilty to the charge, with a $30 fine plus costs imposed by Judge A. R. Webber.
Four thousand three hundred seventeen Elsrna students end classes Wednesday, with certificates of promotion to mark the start of a three month summer vacation. Teachers use Thursday to prepare final reports for Friday distribution as students imagine one more day of play while teachers return to school duties.
The city council, with president J. Miner casting the deciding vote, voted to rescind the February 14 motion limiting park board spending. Debate centered on whether park funds, including for Cascade Park swimming pool, should be used first and under what conditions. Several council members supported rescinding, others opposed, as the park board faced pressure to cooperate with the finance committee and public plans.
Dayton Ohio June 7 father of the air plane Gryille Wright says passenger service to Europe remains distant despite recent Atlantic flights. He cites the need for absolute safety before routes are established and notes pilots require reliable drift indicators for location when land or water is out of sight.
After a lengthy council discussion and a recess, the stop gap zoning ordinance was approved on its third reading as an emergency measure. The final draft includes dwellings setback limits and interference controls, with the public hearing in recent weeks. The ordinance takes effect immediately.
The city council last night passed an ordinance empowering the service director to contract for acquiring a site for a new disposal plant and for its construction and operation. The city solicitor is in Cleveland consulting with the new plant engineer on site plans.
Soviet minister to Poland Volkoff died in a Warsaw hospital after being shot at the railway station by a Russian monarchist student Boris Kowerdar. He had gone to greet A P Rosengolz returning to Moscow from London where he had been ambassador. The assailant fired two close range shots.
Clarence Chamberlin arrives in Berlin in the Bellanca Monoplane Columbia completing a record New York to Berlin flight. Charles A. Levine and U.S. Ambassador Schurman join the celebratory reception as 20 planes fly over Tempelhof in a city-wide cheering event.
Mrs. Clarence Chamberlin and Mrs. Charles Levine sail from Hoboken on the S S Berlin to join their husbands in Berlin. A crowd of more than 6 000 gathers as motor cycle sirens clear the pier for the departure. Mrs Chamberlin says she is thrilled and has dreamed of visiting Berlin to study music.
Text fragment notes Captain F Rehm of Berlin relinquishing his sufie to Mr Chamberlin, described as the best part by a speaker. The context and participants are unclear from the excerpt.
Valley Wellman of Broorham township pleaded not guilty to possession of liquor when arraigned before Judge A R Webber. A hearing was set for Saturday June 11 at 9 00 a m. Wellman was arrested last night by O E Rankin after being found in possession of liquor. Bond for appearance at trial was set at 1000.
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