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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1931

Page

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Pinchot to abolish coal and iron police July 1

Governor Pinchot announced in Harrisburg that an executive order will cancel the coal and iron police in Pennsylvania effective July 1. State policy will control strike disorders at mines and plants as he pledged to fulfill his platform. He noted that deputy officers could be used if widespread disorders occur.

Harrisburg Pinchot Coal and Iron Police Pennsylvania Coal and Iron

Convention Ends Knights of St John Twenty Seventh Annual Meet

The quiet business session closed the twenty seventh annual convention of the Cleveland Toledo Grand Commandery of the Knights of St John. Officers elected last year will serve until next year’s meeting. no bids were received for the next convention site. A resolution thanking Elyria for hospitality and a wrist watch presented to Judge Thomas E. Green of Cleveland marked his 25 years as judge advocate.

Cleveland-Toledo Knights of St. John Elyria Thomas E. Green Cleveland The Knights

Lorain County Board of Review Elects Officers

The Lorain County Board of Review organized yesterday in the County Auditor C. S. Kelser’s office. N. D. Backus was elected chairman with Kelser as secretary, and Thomas Peebles serves as the other board member. The panel will hear tax complaints and make adjustments per law requiring June organization.

Lorain County Board of Review C. S. Kelser N. D. Backus Kelser Thomas Peebles Board of County Commissioners

Ohio Weather Forecast Signals Warmer Midweek

Ohio forecast calls for fair conditions tonight turning partly cloudy and warmer on Wednesday with a chance of showers in the Northwest. Last night’s highs included Huron and Abilene at 94, while White River and Flagstaff cooled to 30 and 34. Expect rising temperatures and increasing clouds with possible afternoon or night thunder showers over the next 24 hours into midweek.

Ohio

Hewitt Reenters Race for Elyria Mayor Nomination

Mayor James A. Hewitt announces his candidacy for the Republican mayoral nomination at the August primaries after hundreds petitioned him to reconsider his earlier decision not to run. He says city affairs demand attention he wishes to pursue to completion and will serve Elyria again if voters prefer.

James A. Hewitt Hewitt Elyria

Miners March to West Penn Mines as Strikes Spill

Thousands of miners marched toward Western Pennsylvania bituminous mines while over 10,000 workers remained on strike. Police patrolled the district to avert violence as clashes at Westland Ellsworth and nearby sites drew injuries, arrests, and front line picketing at Francis Warden Montour No 10 Kinlock Newfield and Wildwood mines. A state police line set at Ellsworth kept miners 190 yards from the town.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Westland Ellsworth Francis Burgettstown Washington County Warden Douglas Strickers Montour Library Kinlock Newfield Wildwood Mnining Coal and Iron

Man killed in head on crash near New London Ohio

June 9 New London Ohio two autos collided head on at Ruggles four miles south of town. Walter Moore of Findlay driver of one car died from a fractured skull. His son escaped unharmed. I L Landes principal of New London High School driver of the other car escaped with injuries. both cars badly damaged. Moore's body to Fitch's funeral home for later transport to Findlay.

New London Ruggles Here Walter Moore Findlay I. L. Landes New London High School Moore Fitch

Murder Probe in Dayton as Benge Family Slain

Dayton, O. June 9. Cur'and county officers search for a man believed to have hacked to death Thomas P. Benge 49 and seriously wounded his wife Margaret 49 and daughter Laura 19 in their three room cottage. Granddaughter Bernice 4 witnessed the attack.

Dayton Thomas P. Benge Benge Margaret Laura Fred Wolfe Bernice Johnson

County Sells Bonds For County Home Project

The county sold bonds totaling $104 599 to Braun Bosworth and Company of Toledo for the sick and invalid county home. They bear four percent interest from July 1, run 19 years, retire notes at 5 4 percent, and include a $285 premium. Eleven bidders competed with the county calling the price one of the best received for this type of bond sale.

Braun, Bosworth and Company Toledo

Building Board Considers Bids For Hospital Flooring

Members of the country building commission meet today to consider bids on mastic tile flooring at the tuberculosis sanitarium. Other building matters and construction policy phases are to be discussed at the session.

Country Building Commission

Italian reply on Papal protest delivered to Rome

Rome June 9 Italian note responding to the Pope's protest against Catholico fascist incidents was handed to Cardinal Pacelli Papal Secretary of State by Count Caesar De Vecchi Italian ambassador Pacelli briefed the Pope after talks with Marquis Francisco Pacelli the Pope's unofficial spokesman in negotiations with Cardinal Gasparri and Mgr Borgongini-Duca

Rome Vatican Cardinal Pacelli Caesar de Vecchi Pacelli Francisco Pacelli Gasparri Mgr Francesco Borgongini-Duca

Abduction of Columbus theatre owner implicated by labor ties

J Real Neth owner of three Columbus theatres was abducted around 12:30 AM and released near Marion after his car was parked at home. He reported mysterious calls about non union labor and threats tied to local labor disputes as he described the night’s events and a postdinner trip to the Grand Theatre.

Columbus J. Real Neth Marion Neth Grand Theatre

Indian girl may face jury tonight in Cleveland case

Jeffer son Ohio June 9 Julia Maude Lowther a quarter breed Indian girl 23 accused of ambush killing Mrs Clara Smith wife of her paramour Tully Smith may learn tonight if she joins her lover on Ohio Penitentiary death row Prosecutor Nazor seeks death for Lowther as in Smiths case Marvin her counsel pleads for life Arguments to the jury began this morning

Jefferson, O Julia Maude Lowther Clara Smith Tully Smith Ohio Penitentiary Smith Howard M. Nazor

County Detours Road Paving Over Funds Constraint

County commissioners told residents along West Ridge road between Route 20 and Telegraph road that paving the township road with hard surface material is not possible now due to a shortage of funds. Residents had threatened to enjoin township trustees from stage construction to achieve a hard surface road. The road remains a township responsibility.

West Ridge Road Route 20 Telegraph Road

Federal Judge orders Monticello Club padlocked for year

In Marion Ohio James Innes proprietor of the Monticello Club was sentenced to 90 days and fined 250 dollars on a liquor charge as Judge George P. Hahn ordered the club padlocked for one year.

Toledo George P. Hahn Monticello Marion James Innes

Route 2 Becomes US Highway In Ohio Decisions

Chicago June 9 Controversy over Ohio highway routes ends as the executive board of the American Association of State Highway Officials designates Mansfield to Delphos as US 30 and Mansfield via Marion and Lima as US 30 South. US 6 absorbs 322 to Cleveland and links to Sandusky. US 62 extends north to Cincinnati. US 36 extends to Cadiz via several towns.

Chicago Ohio American Association of the State Mansfield Delphos Marion Lima UU. S. 6 Cleveland Sandusky Fremont Napoleon and Bryan Maysville Washington C. H Columbus Canton Salem Sharon Cambridge Zanesville Washington D. H Cincinnati Union City Ind Cadiz Piqua Urbana Marysville Delaware Mt. Vernon Coshocton Denison O. W. Merrell Toledo Sandusky Bay Roosevelt Highway Pennsylvania Denver Colo

Elyria Joins Route 20 Association In Growth Drive

FE Sherrill announced Elyria’s strong response to the Federal Highway No 20 Association campaign with about fifty local firms and individuals joining. Oberlin also reports seventy new members as the group expands from Rocky River to Perrysburg. The Merchants Division of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce voiced support. The association aims to boost tourist travel, improve the route by straightening bends, widening narrow sections and advertising Route 20.

A. Sherrill Elyria Federal Highway No. 20 Association Sherrill Oberlin Rocky River Perrysburg Elyria Chamber of Commerce

Car crashes on Leavitt road injuring two riders

Edward G. Keese and George Mi hok of Cleveland were taken to Amherst hospital about 6 AM after a car they rode in went into a ditch on Leavitt road north of Telegraph road. The wrecked vehicle carried a Washington DC license, and deputy sheriffs reported both men injured.

Edward G. Keese George Mihok Cleveland Amherst Hospital Leavitt Road Telegraph Road Washington, DC

Three Put On Probation By Judge For Five Years

Judge W B Thompson granted probation for five years to Edwin Krugman Harry Terrell and Willard Jordan after guilty pleas The probationers were assigned to Detective Lloyd Sweet The court said the minimum ten year sentence was too harsh for their offense and influenced the probation decision

Edwin Krugman Harry Terrell Willard Jordan W. B. Thompson Lloyd Sweet

Tennessee Governor Horton Cleared of Impeachment Charges

Nashville June 9 The Tennessee House voted to quash remaining seven articles of impeachment against Governor Henry H Horton, clearing him of all such charges. The first article accusing conspiracy with Col Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell to defraud the state and stay in office was defeated last week.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee House of Representatives Henry H. Horton Luke Lea Rogers Caldwell House

Railroads plan 15 percent freight rate rise effort

Traffic experts from 23 southern railroads agreed to cooperate with Eastern and Western Railway officials to seek freight rate increases. A tentative plan calls for a general 15 percent rise, with discussions in New York on Thursday to prepare a formal Interstate Commerce Commission application.

Washington Southern Eastern and Western Railway New York Interstate Commerce Commission

Poseidon submarine sinks after collision near China

The admiralty said the submarine Poseidon sank after a collision with a merchant ship off Wuhaiwei China. Two sailors were confirmed dead and 18 were reported missing.

London Admiralty Poseidon Wuhaiwei China

Government Eyes Watchful Waiting on European Debt Talks

Washington officials describe the U S stance on reparations and German debt as watchful waiting. They emphasize no link between reparations and war debts despite cross arguments abroad. Hoover and Stimson focus on armament costs versus European payments and seek better Franco German ties ahead of the next World Disarmament Conference.

Washington Europe Germany United States Hoover Henry L. Stimson Stimson France United

Lake Erie fish catch limits set to five year ban

A five year ban on the ws number to be caught in the Lake Erie fishing district will take effect June 16, with daily limits of 20 sunfish including long-ear pumpkinseed and green sunfish. A 40 per day limit applies to a catch including black bass crappies rock bass and bluegills with sunfish. No more than a two day’s catch may be held by one person at a time. The order is signed by I S Gethery director of agriculture.

Lake Erie The Conservation Council I. S. Gethery

Riots Roil Santiago Cuba as Unemployed Clash with Troops

In Santiago de Cuba the unemployed again rioted spreading fear through the eastern region. Hundreds surged through city streets after dark while soldiers tried to restore order. Combatants exchanged fire. two wounded were found after clashes as demonstrators demanded relief and denounced officials.

Anna Cuba Santiago Perage Libertad Park

Elyria to Lower Flags for Former MayorHinkson

City of Elyria will lower all flags to half mast from morning until after the funeral of former mayor Harry Hinkson. Mayor James A. Hewitt said several city officials are expected to attend the service.

Elyria Harry Hinkson James A. Hewitt

City Asked to Fund Half of Police Pension Costs

Police pension board passed a resolution requesting the city provide one half of the anticipated end expenditure for police pensions for 1932 as its share under pension board regulations. Half of the pensions would be paid from the existing fund and half by the city, under current rules, and the request will be presented to the budget commission.

Police Pension Board Penion Board Budget Commission

Defiance College names new president Dr W Vernon Lytle

June 9 report: Dr. W Vernon Lytle of the Institute of Human Relations at Yale University elected president of Defiance College to replace Dr. Alfred Garfield Caris whose resignation takes effect at year end. Lytle, born in Parkersburg West Virginia, is a Parkersburg High School and Bethany College alumnus who completed a divinity course at Yale and served four years as secretary of the New England Educational Society of the Congregational Church.

Defiance. O W. Vernon Lytle Institute of Human Relations Yale University Jodas Defiance College Alfred Garfield Caris Lytle Parkersburg W. VA Parkersburg High School Bethany College Yale New England Educational Society The Congregational Church

Pension Settlements End Dispute Over Police Dismissals

Retired officers Christ Kray and Fauldine Birkline drop suits against Service Director J N Hidt and accept pensions. Kray receives 370.80 a month and Birkline 76.40 a month, both starting May 27, following a district court of appeals ruling upholding the city’s dismissal action for inefficiency.

Christ Kray Fauldine Birkline Pension Board Birkline Kray J. N. Hidt District Court of Appeals

Defeat Attack on Tax Bill Amendment Fails

Columbus bulletin reports the House defeated an amendment to increase valuation of personal property machinery and farm equipment and household goods, aiming to raise rates to 100 percent for property. Rep. Robert T. Secrest proposed the changes. debate lasted about two hours before adjournment.

Columbus General Assembly Robert T. Secrest Noble Country

Man Killed By U S Customs Inspectors

Watertown New York June Donald Tremont 30 a officer was shot and killed today near Perch Lake after an automobile chase by U S Customs Inspectors. His automobile contained a load of liquor. Inspectors Harold Markham and Pearl Leavy had been watching for the automobile from Fisher's Landing and pursued Tremont for four miles. Tremont abandoned his car and ran through a field before he was shot down.

Watertown WN. Y Donald Tremont Perch Lake TU. S Harold Markham Pearl Leavy Fisher’s Landing Tremont

Women Only Want Ad Column Opens Tomorrow

The Chronicle Telegram announces a new “Women Only” want ad column starting tomorrow offering space for feminine merchandise and services. Prize incentives await the first women to use the section, with details on today’s want ad page.

Chronicle- Telegram Want

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