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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
1
Kansas City crowds converge as the Republican convention week begins in a carnival like atmosphere. Bright lights, flags, bands, and marching delegations fill the streets and hotel lobbies as thousands gather to witness the event leading to the presidential candidate selection.
Lorain June 11 Mike Hutera bound over to Lorain County grand jury on a first degree murder charge after a drunken brawl in Lorain's Little Russia Saturday noon ended in Walter Klukowich's stabbing death and a second man injured. Hutera pleaded not guilty and waived preliminary hearing. Three others held on $300 bonds as witnesses. Grand jury total rises toward 26 cases.
The city of Elyria appeals a probate court jury award of 4750 for property at Cascade Park entrance. The case began in the common pleas court before Judge A R Webber as the city seeks to condemn for park improvements.
Peking reports heightened risk of civil conflict as Kuominchun forces surround the city from three sides while Feng Yu Hsiang and Yen Hsi-Shan vie for control. In Shanghai, General Tsung Chang seeks one million dollars to surrender Nankin and withdraw northern troops, with no signs of payment.
Gifts to Ohio Wesleyan University totaling more than 700000 were announced by Erwin G. Guthery of the development committee. Nearly 500000 in annuities and funds join gifts for Selby field and Edgar hall. Donors Mr and Mrs EK Edgar of Troy gave 142500 for North Hall renamed Edgar Hall. A bronze tablet honored the couple. A 100000 gift from Mr and Mrs F E Stuyvesant of Cleveland was also announced.
Two hundred children registered on opening day of Summer Bible School at First Baptist. The event doubles prior year enrollments with eight classes planned, a kindergarten section of over thirty, and daily sessions from 8:30 to 11:30. Ruth Taylor led song service. Rev. R. T. Ketcham delivered an acrostic on the Holy Bible. trombone solo by Ralph Obitts. Warley Stevick spoke. A policeman guards recess due to traffic concerns.
In Cleveland today two men faced federal charges over the February 28, 1925 Lorain post office robbery. Harry P. Tholmes and James Burke are accused of assault on a government employee conspiracy mail robbery and bond theft. One associate was killed in a wreck another escaped capture and a fifth unidentified.
Peggie Mundy of Amherst climbed a ladder at the Birmingham stone quarry and broke his leg, though he did not realize the injury until after reaching the top. He traveled to Cleveland for treatment and friends report little danger of complications since his leg is wooden.
Four radio messages to the Citta di Milano from Spitzbergen indicate 16 Italia crew members endure frigid North Pole waters as rescue groups from four nations race to reach them. General Umberto Nobile and others are said to be in the cabin, with two injured. The crew is split, one group approaching inland via Northeastland, others remaining with the battered craft. Rescue efforts continue but may take days. mainland Northeastland arrival could speed relief by dog teams or relief boats.
Lieutenant Luetzow Holm via seaplane found two wounded Italia crew members near Triandy Bay on Northeastland. Oslo dispatches say relief expeditions began to save the 16 airship crew members. two badly injured required leg amputations after the craft iced and propellers froze. Dogsled teams from Green Harbor head toward Northeastland across the frozen terrain.
June 11 Oslo notes Captain Runser Larsen and Lieut Leutzow Holm plan air recon flights from the S S Hobby to Italia position as crew drift threatens open sea between Franz Josef Land and Spitzbergen. Italia crew reportedly drifted on ice southeastward in critical situation per Aftenposten.
In Columbus on June 11 a small plane taking off clipped the top of a large hickory tree and crashed. The occupants were Duncan McCallum a commercial pilot from Jeffersontown Kentucky M X Cochran and Hiram Be Mattery both of Columbus, all three hospitalized with injuries.
Former Ohio state senator and Perry County treasurer B. F. Rodgers, 70, dies at home in New Lexington from heart trouble.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth arrived in Kansas City and declared she supports Herbert Hoover for president. She mingled with political friends in the hotel lobby while Ruth Hanna McCormick and Mabel Walker Willebrandt also drew attention as Hoover campaign figures.
In Bellaire Ohio on June 11 two union miners Andrew Petshaur and Basil Campbell were shot near the Webb Mine, which operates non union. Police arrested driver William Baker after he fired when stones were hurled at him. Employed miners report daily stoning near the mine.
The Rev J R Mooney administered first communion to eighty nine communicants at St Marys church yesterday morning. Boys and girls wore white and the altar was lined with flowers gifts from the communicants. The church was full and many family members stood outside The auditorium in attendance.
Kansas City June 11 The Republican national convention plans include a Tuesday morning call to order by William M. Butler and a keynote by Simeon D. Fess Ohio Reading of the official call and introduction of the temporary chairman precede a gavel return and committee readings Later Wednesday brings committee reports with credentials likely delaying seating until appeals are settled The program then moves to permanent organization George H Moses NH slated as permanent chair. platform and reports follow Nominations and ballots for president and vice president close the session with adjournment to order.
Delegates and leaders converge as Hoover edges toward the nomination amid growing opposition. Mellon holds 79 votes but hints support only to Hoover. Fourteen farm states urge Mellon to oppose Hoover and avert a doomed November showdown, with Coolidge seen as the sole figure to salvage the convention battle.
Senator William E. Borah arrives in Kansas City in a two room hotel suite to press a definite program for the Republican convention. He seeks party stands on prohibition farm diversification and anti money politics while urging a treaty to outlaw war and pledging a specific platform rather than generalities.
Three civilian employees died when a gasket blew on the U S Bruce destroyer at Norfolk Navy Yard. The victims were Jy H Munden of Norfolk Charles N Bryan of Norfolk and H Joyce of Portsmouth. All were working in the fire room. steam scalding caused the fatalities. The ship suffered no damage and an investigation was ordered by the yard commandant.
Cant Emilio Carranza of Mexico embarked the nonstop flight from Valbuena field to Washington at 9 10 am E S T. The attempt aimed to mirror Lindberghs goodwill flight. A special 318 mile runway aided the takeoff as ground crews loaded 326 gallons of fuel onto the heavily laden plane.
The Rev. Thomas J. O'Reilly, 70, died in Columbus after a seven week illness. He founded St. Dominic's church here in 1889 and was a prominent figure in southern and central Ohio religious circles.
Convention activity heats up as a western Republican backs Hoover against Smith, and New York’s 90 votes draw all hopefuls. Daily opening prayers are led by city clergy including Bishop Partridge Lillis and Aldorf, plus Rabbi Cohen. Will Rogers, amid humor sources, eyes tonight’s rally as a rival to parade events, while a Chicago pair note the downtown bun battle sounds fitting for the scene.
Kansas City June 11. A ticket pairing Hoover and Dawes is being explored by Hoover and Dawes supporters on the eve of the national convention. Dawes would be acceptable to Hoover backers though vice presidential selection remains in doubt. Delegates from midwestern farm districts are urged to back the idea to win western votes. Page 3.
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon arrived in St. Louis en route to Kansas City with Governor Fischer. He declined to name potential Pennsylvania delegate voters, saying the 79 unpledged delegates would determine their votes at a delegation caucus before the National convention opens tomorrow.
Four Lorain youths from good families, aged 20 to 25, linked to a career of safe cracking, were sent by Judge Frank C. Phillips to a common pleas court psychiatric clinic. Dr. George N. Reeve will assess motives behind the crimes after police say the men confessed to forty nine robberies including the Forbes Varnish Co. robbery on May 25. Sentences to Mansfeld reformatory are held in abeyance pending evaluation.
Dean Burns president of Elyria Rotary Club and the Society for Crypted Chief will represent Elyria at the Rotary convention. The Elyriane International Rotary mimeeapotts are selected to attend, with Miyriane Miagescta as a notable participant.
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