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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
4
Four motives are explored by police in the slaying of Earle Bracker, an alleged racketeer and bootlegger, shot by two unidentified gunmen in his Toledo driveway as his 11 year old daughter Rita June witnessed the killing. Investigators probe jealousy over a woman, revenge, rival interests, or internal gang discord as possible causes.
Milwaukee June 8 Kiwanis International civic club may end its long standing ban on political discussion at the 7,000 delegate annual meeting June 23 to 27 in Milwaukee. Debate centers on allowing discussion of Democratic and Republican issues while preserving club independence. Also on the program are plans to boost care for under privileged children through more personal member involvement beyond monetary aid. In Springfield Ohio a Greyhound bus overturned near Brighton injuring none seriously.
President and Chief Justice Taft entered Garfield Memorial Hospital in Washington for rest and recuperation before a planned Murray Bay summer visit. His wife accompanied him during the admission, and doctors ordered rest after a lifetime of arduous public service amid ongoing health concerns. In Mansfield, a hot box blamed for a tank car fire on the Erie Railroad tied up traffic. the car carried gasoline and was extinguished with sand and chemicals.
Social notes from South Ridge dated June 8 recountes meetings of the Needle Guild at Mrs Joshua Thompsons home with a short business session and refreshments. It lists members and guests including Mrs H Peabody of Spokane and notes upcoming entertainments in Elyria and gatherings of Fidele club and church circles.
The Squall comes to Theatres At The Theatres Capitol in Elyria for a four day engagement. After Broadway runs as a stage play with Blanche Yurka and as a First National film, it features Myrna Loy as Nubi. An all talking and singing production based on Jean Bart's stage play, now on screen with expanded gypsy customs and Hungarian scenery.
Hoot Gibson appears tomorrow in Smilin' Guns at the Dreamland theatre surrounded by a strong cast. The Universal cowboy-romeo plays a reckless cowboy who becomes a polished gentleman in a lively film adaptation of a Shannon Fife story.
A review touts a haunting film at the Rivoli delivering pleasantry chills. The piece suggests the eerie mood intensifies as the storm outside deepens and the viewer imagines a ghostly tale unfoldings.
First National Vitaphone picture opens at Rivoli tomorrow for four days. The film blends mystic happenings with alarming sounds from A Merritt’s mystery, featuring Thelma Todd and Creighton Hale. Also notes Jeanne Eagles stock company presenting Saintly Hypocrites and Honest Sinners with a human story focus.
Tonight marks the final performance of the world famous drama Rain at the Rialto. The show features renowned actors and draws a full house, ending a celebrated run in the city.
The text fragments reference gossip and amusing plays in the city and the idea of distant country life. Mentions of characters like Charlen ly and F. Harrison suggest a literary or theatrical context. The passage is incomplete and lacks a coherent reportable event.
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