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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

Page

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Cabin Cruiser Sinks Three Men Rescued

A Delaware Bay tragedy left even men dead and three rescued after the cabin cruiser Teal sank five miles west of Mymol Light. Coast guard and fishing craft conducted an all night search. victims and survivors were brought ashore. Most aboard were Altoona and State College residents. missing and identified names listed.

Delaware Bay Teal Mymol Light Coast Guard Ashora Lloyd Joavin Bowers Beach Altoona State College Lewes Del William C. Dublin James W. Dublin James EB. Stine Howard Buzzard Herbert Linn Ed. C. McKee B. W. Fishburn Theodora Watson Charles Stoddard

Auto Workers Refuse Steel From Struck Plants

Detroit June 15 Homer Martin president of the United Automobile Workers of America advised John L. Lewis that auto workers will refuse to use steel from struck plants unless a speedy settlement of steel strikes is reached. He said the union will continue to handle steel for now but is ready to stop using steel in auto production if steel companies fail to settle with striking workers promptly.

Detroit Homer Martin United Automobile Workers of America John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Auto Workers Martin

Lewis Calls Out 10 000 Miners

PITTSBURGH June 15 The coal strike called by John L Lewis is effective today against all captive mines operated by Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet Tube. Nineteen mines in western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia are closed and 10 000 miners idle as the United Mine Workers support striking steel workers and seek signed contracts for the captives.

Pittsburgh John L. Lewis Bethlehem Steel Corporation Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Western Pennsylvania West Virginia United Mine Workers of America

Mrs Champ Clark Dies in New Orleans Widow of Speaker

Mrs. Champ Clark, widow of the late House Speaker and mother of Senator Bennett Clark, died at her daughter's home in New Orleans. The report notes her connections and her Missouri family's prominence. In another item from Columbus, Theodore Walker asked the Ohio Supreme Court to review judgments in Thaddeus Smith's personal injury suit stemming from a motorcycle accident near Lorain, with Walker driving his car.

New Orleans Champ Clark House of Representatives U. S Bennett C. Clark Missouri James M. Thomson Columbus, CO Theodore Walker Ohio Supreme Court Lorain County Thaddeus Smith Smith Walker Lorain

Weather Summary for Ohio and Nearby Regions

Partly cloudy skies expected tonight and Wednesday in Ohio with possible showers in the extreme south. Temperature change minimal as atmospheric pressure rises over the Ohio Valley and high pressure centers remain over the Great Lakes and the South Atlantic states. Lows shown on maps off the New England coast, over Arizona, and over Alberta. Scattered showers and thunderstorms occurred nationwide with only light temperature changes.

Ohio Ohio Valley Great Lakes South Atlantic New England Arizona Alberta United States

Riots in Johnstown brink city under arms

Johnstown Pennsylvania on June 15 faced a third riot since Friday at the Bethlehem Cambria plant as 500 striking workers and sympathizers clashed with police. Mayor Daniel Shields pledged 3000 American Legion members to protect homes if needed, as a mass meeting and Legion session planned. A picket named Tony Mandes was shot twice. Philip A. Frey suffered a fractured skull. others were injured.

Johnstown Daniel Shields Bethlehem Steel Corporation American Legion Shields Bethlehem Cambria Tony Mandes Philip A. Frey Bethlehem Mander

Rioting injures twenty at Ambridge plant reopening

At Ambridge Pennsylvania twenty men were injured as riots erupted when National Electric Products attempted to reopen its strike-bound plant after the National Labor Relations Board upheld a wage scale contract with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Extra police used tear gas bombs to restore order. The United Electric and Radio Workers of America had charged Wag ner Act violations and called a stake at the plant two weeks earlier.

Ambridge National Electric Products Company National Labor Relations Board International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers American Federation of Labor United Electric & Radio Workers of America

Quiet Monroe Faces Picketing Tension After Guard Mobilization

In Monroe Michigan June 15 Daniel A Knaggs commanded about a thousand men ready to act if an outside invasion occurs. He conferred with CIO representatives on resuming picketing at the Newton Steel Co plant. The mayor offered peaceful picketing under regulated rules while vigilantes remain nearby. Congressman Hoffman offered 100 well armed citizens to aid Monroe’s defense. Governor Murphy said the military would be available if needed and noted no current trouble in Monroe.

Monroe Mich Daniel A. Knaggs C.I. O Newton Steel Co Charles Kiser Steel Workers Organizing Committee Detroit Knaggs Newton Clare E. Hoffman Alleran Washington Michigan Alsegan Frank Murphy C. I.0

Warrant to search Republic Steel plant for firearms issued

Common Pleas Judge George H. Gessner issued a warrant directing Mahoning County sheriff to search the Republic Steel Corp plant for arms and ammunition. The demand came from attorneys Benjamin Sigal and Forrest Cavalier on an affidavit by Thomas White, president of the Republic Steel Organizing Lodge, alleging the presence of machine guns and automatic weapons at the plant.

Youngstown Jane Common Pleas George H. Gessner Mahoning County Republic Steel Corp Benjamin Sigal Forrest Cavalier C. T Thomas White Republic Steel Organizing Lodge

Davey Proposes Board Ruling On Steel Contract

Gov. Martin L. Davey proposed sending the steel contract question to the National Labor Relations Board during a second joint conference with Youngstown Sheet & Tube Republic Steel and the steel workers organizing committee. He urged an immediate seven point agreement to end the 20 day steel strike and pledged court review if needed.

Columbus Martin L. Davey Committee For Industrial Organization Union National Labor Relations Board Youngstown Sheet & Tube Republic Steel Corp Steel Workers' Organizing Committee Davey

New Flagpole to Be Dedicated at Elyria Home

Elyria Kiwanis Club will meet at the Elyria Home for the Aged at noon Thursday for a flagpole dedication. George Richwine arranged the gift. Rev Karl P Meister, superintendent, will lead the program and members will tour the Home and the newly dedicated cottage from Mother's Day.

Elyria Elyria Kiwanis Club George Richwine Kiwanis Club Karl P. Meister

Question Raised As To Who Is Boss Roosevelt Or Lewis

Rep. Clara Hoffman on the house floor says C I O strikes raised the question of who is the boss between President Roosevelt and John L. Lewis. The remark highlights intra party and labor leadership tensions during the era.

Roosevelt Lewis Washington Clara E. Hoffman Mich House Committee For Industrial Organization John L. Lewis

Destroyer Dunlap Commissioned at Brooklyn Navy Yard

The U S S Dunlap, a destroyer named for the late Brig. Gen. Robert H. Dunlap of the Marine Corps, was commissioned at the Brooklyn navy yard. Acme Photo.

U. S. S. Dunlap Brooklsn Navy Yard Robert H. Dunlap Martine Corps Acme

Occupation Of Bilbao Nears Victory In Civil War

Nationalist troops mass along roads into Bilbao as Franco’s forces close in on the Basque capital. Loyalists retreat toward Santander. thousands of prisoners move west while bombers harass trenches and factories near the Nervion river.

Webs Miller United Press Bilbao Madrid Santander Bay of Biscay Francisco Franco Spain Httle handa—Galdacano Derio Berzona Firestone Tires Don Caminos Nervian Requetes Lhat Bamileta

Ridgeville Township Trustee Injured In Car Flip

Ridgeville township trustee N F Diederich resident of Stop 64 Cleveland Road suffered minor bruises and a possible toe fracture when his car toppled on Cleveland Street near Beebs court at 12 30 p m after colliding with a vehicle driven by Kildor een Barnes of Kalamazoo Michigan Diederich was taken to Elgira Memorial Hospital for examination with minor injuries reported by hospital authorities.

N. F. Diederich Ridgeville Township Stop 64 Cleveland Road Kildoreen Barnes Kalamazoo Mich Cleveland Street Beebscourt Diederich Elgira Memorial Hospital

Daytons Industrial Blaze Wipes Block, $500000 Loss

A dawn fire swept Dayton's industrial district destroying Hobda Brass Foundry and Gonert & Lienesch Lumber Yard, damaging Buckeye Iron and Brass Works Foundry, with an estimated $500,000 loss. Three firefighters were injured and twelve residents fled a nearby rooming house as twelve fire companies battled the flames early today.

Dayton Hobda Brass Gonert & Lienesch Box Co Buckeye Iron and Brass Works Fundry Ben Hudson Arthur Pavis Cletus Hollahan George Conaway McLaren Oil Co Buckeye Wrandot East Third Sharnes Streets

Davis and Hillman clash over wages and hours bill

Washington June 15 George H Davis president of the U S Chamber of Commerce opposed before House and Senate Labor Committees enactment of the administration s wages and hours bill Sidney Hillman president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers union urged approval of the measure in the hearing Davis views were challenged by Hillman in the ongoing discussion of the proposed legislation.

Washington George H. Davis U. S. Chamber of Commerce Today House Senate Labor Committees Davis Sidney Hillman Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union

Two Injured When Car Turns Over Near Wellington

At 5 30 p m yesterday two men suffered injuries when a car driven by Jack W Faller 59 of Youngstown ran off Route 58 two miles south of Wellington bounded over a ditch struck a tree and overturned They were taken to the Falla Clinic Fuller suffered a broken shoulder and wrist while McKinney sustained a severe elbow laceration Both men recently worked for a Youngstown lumber company The car was demolished deputies John Falton and John Hadak reported

Jack W. Faller Youngstown Arnold McKinney Cougaville Litchfield Faller Wellington Falla Clinic Fuller McKinney John Falton John Hadak

Republic Steel Sites To Have Mail Delivered

United States District Court suit seeks a writ of mandamus directing Postmaster General Farley to order delivery of food and supplies mailed to workers at Republic Steel street plants. John S. Brookes Jr. filed the petition for Republic, one of four firms in the CIO strike.

Washington Sd Steel Corporation Today United States District Court For District of Columbia James A. Farley John S. Brookes, Jr Republic Committee For Industrial Organization Farley Warren and Niles, C

Flag Day Tribute Honors Late Mayor Baird In Elyria

About 400 Elyrians attended the Elks Flag Day program in the Elks Auditorium. Frank A. Stetson delivered a tribute to the memory of Mayor Don A. Baird, recalling his community contributions. Frank T. Callitan of Cuyahoga County spoke on democratic ideals and civic duty, noting the flag represents the people's thoughts and enduring principles.

Don A. Baird Elks Frank A. Stetson Elsha Baird Stetson Isle of Somewhere Robert Burns Frank T. Callitan Cuyahoga County Cleveland Elka

Earhart Arrives in Karachi After World Flight Stop

Amelia Earhart reaches Karachi India after a leg from Marsawa Eritrea arriving at 7 65 P M local time 8 45 A M EST. The historic flight continues as reports confirm the renowned aviator’s safe landing and onward schedule.

Karachi India Amelia Earhart Marsawa Eritrea

Rail track dynamited to aid Warren steel plant

A section of Pennsyl vania railroad track near Niles was blown up to derail a train serving Republic Steel in Warren. A passenger car was diverted by a wooden obstacle, and a Baltimore and Ohio freight car derailed earlier. The strike and picket lines intensified as 35 freight cars entered and 35 left the Warren plant under guard while freight resumed through a single siding amid heavy labor conflict.

Niles Pennsylvania Repub- Wc Steel Corporation Warren Baltimore and Ohio Waddell Park Republic Warren Steel West Virginia T Republic

Short Reorganization Session Sets New City Leader

The council met briefly to reorganize after Mayor Don A. Baird’s death. Mayor Leonard Smith’s bond of 2000 dollars was approved and Ed Notley became council president. George Thompson elected president pro tem. A memorial resolution for Mayor Baird passed. No Fifth Ward seat filled yet. Ed Wilcox expected to be chosen next meeting.

Leonard Smith Fifth Ward Ed Notley Smith Don A. Baird Notley Council George Thompson Baird Dan Symons Ed. Wilcox

Ahepa Convention Ends in Lorain With Strong Attendance

The Lorain Ahepa convention concluded as hundreds of attendees prepared to return home. The event was described as highly successful with banquet remarks by A A Pantelis and George Lucas. George Canales served as toastmaster and guests from Elyti… were present. An active program for the Lithon fries was outlined.

Lorain A. A. Pantelis Supreme Lodge George Lucas Elytixere George Canales Ahedpa

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