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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

5

Beaten to the draw death in Cincinnati shootout

In Cincinnati early today detective Joseph Schaefer killed George Wrassman after Wrassman drew first. Wrassman a known underworld figure linked to ski jacking bootlegging and other killings had been under surveillance. The shooting occurred near a garage behind a roadhouse as Wrassman and an accomplice approached the detectives who lay in wait.

Cincinnati George “Fat’ Wrassman Joseph Schaefer Schaefer Walter Fricke Wrassman Schaeffier Hamilton Grassman Covington Capt Fricker Cincinnati-Hamilton Thomas Concannon Five Mile House Rapid Run Pike Morris Solomon New Port.s Robert Zwick Zwick Wv Zwick Marshal Pester Dumele North Colege Han Dumele

Rose Routs Tug Phillips In Erie Bout

Cincinnati lightweight Rose defeated Tug Phillips in a ten round feature in Erie Pennsylvania by decision from two of three judges. Phillips, 141 pounds, started strong but Rose used a jabbing left and controlled late rounds. Other regional boxing notes include Ernie Rasmussen’s win over Jimmy Sansone and Alabama Kid Columbus stopping Danny Huff in under a minute.

Columbus Billy ‘Rose Cincinnati Tug” Phillips Erie Rose iRose Phillips Wildcat Ernie Ruskings Vernon Haye Jimmy Sansone Alabama Danny Huff Denton George O'Brien Tampa Fla Charlie Dunlap

Death of John L Capelli at 45 in North Olmsted

John L Capelli aged 45 died Monday morning at his home on Barton road North Olmsted He is survived by his widow Ina Capelli nee Wuebcker and three sons Stanley Sidmer and Lynn at home Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two at a clerk from his late residence

John L. Capelli Barton Road North Olmsted Ina Capelli Wuebcker Stanley Sidmer Lynn

Elyria Chiropractor Elected to Ohio Association Board

Dr. C. E. Guth of Elyria was elected to the executive board of the Ohio State Chiropodists Association at its sixteenth convention in Cleveland Monday. He will handle publicity work for the organization.

Elyria C. E. Guth Elyria Chiropodist Ohio State Chiropodists’ Association Cleveland Mondas Association

Camp Iss-see-kes Camp Award Offered in Elyria

Ralph Murbach will pay ten dollars to the Elyria boy who brings in the most new campers for Camp Iss-see-kes at the Elyria Y M C A this summer. John R. Siekkinen, director of boys work at the Y M C A, announced today.

Ralph Murbach Elyria Iss-see-kes Elyria Y. M. C. A John R. Siekkinen

Fire damages Crystal restaurant on Court Street

Grease on the Crystal restaurant range sparked a blaze at 1 14 a m. today. Firefighters from engine company No 1 arrived at the Andwar building on Court Street and used two three gallon chemical extinguishers to quell the flames. Crews tore up a portion of the second floor above the kitchen to stop the fire from spreading.

Crystal Hose and Engine Companies Number One Andwar Court Street

Fire crews clean Central station floors with large hose

Firemen at Central fire station spent the afternoon tidying up as they scrubbed the main floor with a two and one half inch hose attached to a flush out device. The scene described shows workers performing a spring house cleaning activity in the station.

Central Fire Station

Phelps Fined After Police Court Fight

Confectionery store proprietor Phelps was fined one dollar and costs in police court after a fight with William Gillespie. Phelps had pleaded not guilty on Monday but reversed the plea this morning.

Phelps William Gillespie Gillespie

Seven cars tagged for parking violation by police

Seven red parking violation tags were attached to autos Monday by police, signaling enforcement action in the street parking crackdown. The tagged vehicles included several sedans and a pickup, all derestricted by officials for unpaid meters and mismatched permit zones.

Democratic leaders map future as Raskob vows $600000 drive

At a New York dinner, Democratic leaders praised Raskob's stewardship while aiming to bury past divisions. The plan calls for a persistent, year round party organization with 154,000 district counselors. Charles Michelgon became national publicity chief as Senator Overman urged unity with courage.

Democratic National Committee National Party Raskob Alfred E. Smith Smith Robinson Baskop Charles Michelgon New York World Bureau National Committee Senator Overman North Carolina Simmons Overman Bruns Der Tenn Woodrow Wilson United States Shouse

Yankees Beat Browns 3 2 Behind Hoyt Strong Start

Waite Hoyt struck out eight and pitched the New York Yankees to a 3 to 2 victory over the St. Louis Browns. Earle Combs added two triples in the win.

Waite Hoyt Struk New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Earie Combs

Farm Board urged to have clear vision of needs

Sam H Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau told 1000 farmers in Lima Ohio that the farm board to be created under the agricultural marketing act must understand agricultural aims and carry out organized, concentrated efforts. He praised three bill features and urged rural city cooperation to maximize benefits of farm relief laws.

Lima Farm Board Congress Sam H. Thompson American Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Farm Bureau Thompson Henry S. Ballard Ohio Farm Bureau Ballard Bender C. A. Dyer Farm Bureau Federation

Oberlin Chile Fatally Hurt In Detroit

David Nickoloff three year old son of Mr and Mrs J N Nickoloff of Morgan street died in Detroit Michigan last night from fractures after being struck by a machine while running into its path in the street He was accompanied by his father to Detroit and never regained consciousness Funeral arrangements not yet made The body is being brought back to Oberlin for burial

Oberlin David Nickoloff J. N. Nickoloff Morgan Street Detroit Michigan Nickeloff Jackie

Exchange Club Holds Its Final Meeting

The Oberlin Exchange Club held its last meeting of the season at the Martin Inn yesterday at noon. Philip D. Sherman and John G. Olmstead spoke and Illumination night plans were reviewed. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Monday in September.

Oberlin Exchange Club Martin Inn Philip D. Sherman John G. Olmstead

All Star Club Hosts Bridge Night at Mrs Sage Home

The All Star Club met at Mrs Carmel Sage of Worth Professor Street last evening. The diversion was bridge with Mrs Weeks winning high score. Guest Mrs Bernt Davis attended. Refreshments followed the games.

All Star Club Carmel Sage Worth Professor Street Weeks Bernt Davis

See Candidates Rush At Last Minute

Primary candidates rush to file as the June 14 deadline nears. Mayor James A. Hewitt faces a light Republican field while Democrat Harry Hinkson holds the only Democratic nomination, with Democrats expected to add another candidate on the last day. Several present councilmen seek reelection. two wards show GOP and Democratic contests.

James A. Hewitt Harry Hinkson Hinkson Ror Moulton Scott Gilmore Ninulton Pal Wainwright

Youths Charged With Auto Theft In Indianapolis Transfer

Two youths arrested while siphoning gasoline from a car owned by J. L. Cronin on Mill Street were turned over to Indianapolis authorities today on a more serious auto theft charge. They had been in police custody for petit larceny in local court this morning, per Police Chief E. J. Stankard.

Indianapolis J. L. Cronin Mill Street E. J. Stankard

Otterbein Grant Honors First Woman Honorary Degree

Otterbein College conferred an honorary LL D on Judge Florence E. Allen the first woman to receive such recognition. She delivered the commencement address as part of a ceremony where five hundred graduates received diplomas. Other degrees were awarded to Calif Osias Everett Haris and Rev. Frank Howard Capehart. Ohio University and University of Minnesota leaders participated in the exercises.

Nasium Homer P. Lambert Anderson Ind Columbus Citizen Florence E. Allen State Supreme Court Otterbein United States Philippine Islands Everett Haris Darton Watchword United Brethren Frank Howard Capehart Parkerburg W. Va D. D Ohio University Athens B. Bryan Lotus D. Coffman University of Minnesota

Youths Confess Car Theft in Indianapolis Chase

Indianapolis police were alerted after two youths named Clifford Keith of Springfield Tennessee and Hurskins Jenkins of Lake Avenue confessed to stealing a large roadster and admitting the crime in Indianapolis. Authorities confirmed their stories and pursued them.

Ran Indianapolis Clifford Keith Springfield Tenn Hurskins Jenkins Lake Avenue

Parking plan changes mark Elyria council meeting

The council trimmed and altered a proposed two hour and four hour parking ordinance. Changes included unrestricted parking from the undercut to North street and revised zones on Second, Broad, East and Chestnut streets. A five minute Broad street parking zone may be created, and general curb and sidewalk parking bans kept in place.

Lodi Street Merchants Alley Broad Street North Street Washington Avenue Depot Street Second Street Court House Chestnut Street Cedar Street East Avenue West Avenue East Bridge Street Second Broad Streets Third Depot Streets Middle Avenue Broad Third Streets County Court House Cascade Park Court Street North Director of Public Safety Hewitt Elyria Council Merchants’ Committee George Day Robert Vestal J. J. Cronin

Merchants Debate Parking Zone Extensions in City Meeting

Mayor Hewitt read letters backing the ordinance proposals while a Broad Street and Cheapside petition from nearly all merchants protested extending the two hour parking limit and banning one hour zones. Merchants committee hesitated at first, then shared cautious opinions in the ensuing discussion.

Nance Hewitt Broad Street Cheapside Merchants Committee

Markets Cleveland Produce

Cleveland June 11 market quotations for butter eggs poultry and potatoes include extras and firsts price ranges for butter 42 to 46 cents per pound newYork potatoes at 2.15 to 2.25 per 150 pound sack Maine Green Mountain 2.25 per 120 pound sack home grown 60 cents per bushel sack eggs firsts 29 cents ordinary 28.5, poultry by the pound with fowls 29 to 30, broilers 40 to 43, leghorns 25 to 26, leghorn broilers 30 to 45, spring ducks 25 to 28, old cocks 18 to 20, geese 15 to 18, stags 18 to 20.

Cleveland New York Maine Green Mountain

Chicago Market Quotes Report Prices for Dairy Eggs Poultry and Grains

Chicago cash quotations show butter receipts 17 633 tabs and churned creamery extras 42 1 2 cents. Eggs unchanged with rects 33 496 cases and various firsts and storage packed prices. Poultry alive steady with fowls 28 29 cents and turkeys 22 30 cents. Wheat No 2 mixed 105, No 2 hard 1.09. Corn No 2 mixed 91 4 92 1 4 cents, No 2 yellow 92 1 4 93 8 1 4. Oats No 3 white 44 3 4 46 1 4, No 4 white 44 44 1 2.

Chicago

Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Hog receipts 1500 with overall steady to 10c higher. hogs 250 350 lb 10.75 11.50, 200 250 lb 11.25 11.50, 160 200 lb 11.35 11.50, 130 160 lb 11.25 11.50, 90 136 lb 11.60 11.50, packing sows 9.00 9.75. Cattle receipts 150, calves 700, market steady to 50c higher. beef steers 12.75 14.25, beef cows 9.25 10.50, low cutter cows 7.00 8.00, wealers 14.00 17.00. Sheep receipts 400, market steady. fat lambs top 17.00, bulk fat lambs 16.00 17.00, bulk fat ewes 6.00 7.00.

Toledo grain and seed prices listed for Detroit market

Grain and seed price table shows No 2 red wheat at 1.19 1.20, corn No 3 yellow 93 1 2 cents, oats No 2 white 49 50 cents, barley No 2 61 62 cents, rye No 2 1.04, clover seed cash domestic old and new 16.00, cash imported old 12.75 new 13.25, timothy cash old and new 2.80.

Toledo

Minneapolis grain and commodities prices in early trading

Grain and flour prices unchanged in carload lots with family patents at 6.60 to 6.70 per barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks. Bran 22.00 to 23.00. Wheat No 1 northern 1.02 7-8 to 1.03 7-8, No 1 red durum 89 1-4 to 90 1-4. July 1.03 7-8, Sept 1.02 7-8, Dec 1.11. Corn No 3 yellow 84 1-2 to 84 1-2. Oats No 3 white 41 1-8 to 42 1-? flax No 1 2.41 3-4 to 2.45 3-4.

Minneapolis

Toledo Livestock Hogs Market Report

Hogs receipts 800 market steady to 19 cents lower heavies 10.40 to 10.75 mediums 11.00 to 11.20 workers 10.85 to 11.00 pigs 19.50 to 11.00 cattle receipts light market slow calves receipts light market strong sheep and lambs receipts light market steady

Toledo

Hay Market Report from New York

The Hay Market in New York reports receipts of 19 cars and a steady market. Large bales of Timothy and light mixed grades sell from G No. 3 and poorer at 16.00 to 23.00 per ton, with K No. 2 at 23.00 to 24.09 and M No. 3 and poorer at 15.00 to 21.00. Heavy Mixed Clover-N No. 3 to 1 ranges 14.00 to 25.00 per ton.

New York Timothy

Yesterday's hero Haier drives Cardinals to big win

Chick Haier of the St. Louis Cardinals slammed a fifth inning homer number 15 along with a triple and a double to drive in five runs. His heavy hitting helped beat the Phillies 19 to 9 and move within .002 points of the National League lead.

Chick Haier St. Louis Cardinals Phillies

Woody English Drives Cubs Past Braves in 10 8 Victory

Woody English went four for four driving in four runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Braves 10 to 8. The win pulled Chicago within a half game of the league leading Pirates.

Woody English Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Pirates

Holloway Stifles Senators as Cleveland Edge Washington

Ken Holloway’s superb relief pitching propelled Cleveland to a 4 to 3 victory over Washington. He relieved Shaute with the score tied in the fourth, shut down the Senators’ hitters, and then Averill’s double and Joe Sewell’s single produced the decisive runs.

Ken Holloway Cleveland Washington Shaute Holloway Senators Averill Joe Seweill

Mrs H W Thomas Dies At Elyria Home

Mrs Elizabeth Thomas aged seventy six died at 10 15 p m June 10 1929 at the family home 415 Third Elyria where she and H W Thomas had lived since 1895 They celebrated their golden wedding in 1924 with all children and grandchildren present Surviving are Annie J Thomas Will H Thomas James B Thomas Mary Elizabeth Thomas Mrs Yerry Koplin a sister Mrs Dan Jones East St Louis Ill and a brother Llewellyn Jones South Lorain Services will be at St Andrews Episcopal Church Thursday at 2 30 p m</summary>

Elizabeth Thomas Third Street H. W. Thomas Elyria Mr. Thomas Annie J. Thomas Will H. Thomas James B. Thomas Mary Elizabeth Thomas Yer

Figures in Third Charge Sheet Continue Bond Status

A continuation lists multiple defendants from So Amherst and Lorain with charges including assault and battery burglary larceny robbery auto stealing and non support. Bonds range from none to two thousand dollars with several defendants held or pled not guilty. Some grand jury indictments remain secret as arrests await.

David and Polina Yarmack Amherst Mike Ksenich Anna Ksenich Steve Worthe Sidney Smith Foster Fisher Vincent Busser George Cole John Smith John Kloxek Harry and Charles Reese Allen B. Bull Peter Kuzner Roscoe Kauffman Samuel Long Barney Davis Reynaldo Perez Pete Schandorsky Delores Eassel

Elyria Mayor Seeks Federal Sample Ordinance on Aerial Safety

Elyria plans to secure a federal sample ordinance to regulate air travel safety over the city, as no local ordinance exists. Clark, badly injured in a crash that killed two, remains in serious condition with no internal injuries suspected. blood transfusions aided his recovery, while city and Cleveland officials coordinate aid. Funeral arrangements are set for Carl Vanderveer, pilot of the plane, with services in Willard tomorrow at 3 PM.

Gested Hewitt Elyria Cleveland Clark Charles Clark Thom Bivins Carl Vanderveer Willard Methodist Episcopal Church

Detroit Tops Red Sox 1 0 Behind Pitching Gem

Charlie Rofing left a well pitched game after issuing three consecutive walks in the seventh inning following Heilmann’s single. Detroit defeated Boston 1 to 0 as Ruffing allowed only four hits in a pitchers duel.

Charlie Rofing Heilmann Detroit Boston Red Sox

Defendant Wins In Damage Suit

A jury in the common pleas court under Judge W B Thompson awarded the defendant in a $5,009 suit brought by Marie MecMuller of Valley City against W C Leadale Elyria beauty parlor proprietor. The plaintiff alleged a severe burn during a permanent wave treatment with operator Miss Brasselle. The case, filed in 1927, identifies Brasselle as not employed by the shop.

Common Pleas Court W. B. Thompson Marie MecMuller Valley City W. C. Leedale Elyria

National Open Golf field set after sectional qualifiers

The bulk of the 150 player field for the National Open at Winged Foot, June 27 to 29, was decided after sectional rounds in 19 districts. Exempt players include defending champion Johnny Farrell and runner up Bobby Jones. Dayton pro Dayton Willie's 144 led Miami Valley qualifiers, while Willie Klein shot 66 79 for 145 to top New York district qualifiers. Play-offs for remaining spots were scheduled.

New York Winged Foot Country Club Mamaroneck N. Y Johnny Farrell Bobby Jones Charles Guest California Lakeside Golf Club Los Angeles Willie Hunter Montebelo Alex Campbell Dayton Ohio Miami (Ohio) Valley Country Club Willie Klein Wheatley Hills New York District Halisbury Plains Ths Cyrus Walker Jess Sweetser Walker Sweetser

Ten Americans Hold Own In British Golf Championship

Ten Americans remained in the British amateur golf championship as the second day began. Forty Americans were eliminated yesterday, while six advanced to the second round including John Dawson, Stuart Scheftel, Pardee Erdman, Joshua Crane, R. H. Baugh, and Douglas Grant. Four more Americans were set to play today with match pairings announced for Behr, Saunders, Sweeney, and Newton.

Sandwich. Eng Frank Sweeney Robert Sweener Walter L. Richards Paul Arbill John Dawson Chicago Stuart Scheftel St. Cloud Pardee Erdman Bel Air Joshua Crane Brookline Mass R. H. Baugh Birmingham Ala Douglas Grant London Max Behr California Capt. Tippet Royal North Devon Rowland Saunders Miami Fla H. O. Hill The Royal and Ancient Golf Club Charles Sweeney New York C. H. Brickhill Sonning Norman Newton Havanna T. A Bourn Sunningdale

New York Hosts Six Day Relief Skate Race at MSG

A new sport opened at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 11 as a six day relief skate race began last night before about three thousand spectators. Each team consisted of three men.

New York Madison Square Garden

Wanted Experienced Ready To Wear Sales Ladies

Job notice seeking experienced ready to wear sales ladies for permanent position at Mangel's. Applicants must be capable, reliable, and comfortable in a retail setting. Apply in person to Mangel's.

Mangel’s

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