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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
1
The text outlines a rising interest in a third party coalition led by figures like Lemke and Townsend amid debates on social legislation and GOP split loyalties. It notes potential candidates in New York and Boston inquiries, with strategic dismissals by major parties and speculation on the coalition’s viability come May.
Ohio lawmakers ready to reconvene as opposition grows to the House committee plan and Governor Davey’s food tax repeal proposal. Centrally, critics object to the relief bill’s urban rural aid figures and the resulting tax relief for meals, with urban counties facing high caps and rural counties much lower.
Mostly cloudy conditions linger tonight with some sleep and light showers possible. Thursday will be cooler with improving conditions across the north and morning sun attempting to break through the clouds.
London reports the British cabinet votes to support lifting league sanctions and to urge abolition from the covenant when league bodies meet. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin leads a cabinet of ministers to push the move amid debates on Ethiopian independence and forthcoming House of Commons statements by Eden and Baldwin.
B Thoma former MWivria Ronare Club secretary will serve as Lions delegate to the Rotary International convention in Atlantic City this month. Harry W Luell of the Why related a series of life stories of three famous Obia meh and historical figures. Guests from Loran, Bellflower, Swan PA attended. Wilson, a former Oberlin student, contributed a song.
The Torain County Young Men's Republican club will convene Thursday in the Oberlin Council chamber replacing the Oberlin meeting noted yesterday. Elyria unit members will gather at 7 30 PM.
Two Pittsburgh men, G J Geinger and Andrew Sehotis, were held up at 3 a.m. on Route 18 about three miles east of Wellington by three armed robbers in a Ford sedan. The trio forced them from the car, stole $85 and personal belongings, and struck Geinger with a revolver before fleeing. Authorities, including Chief Deputy Sheriff Gerald Nai, investigated. the victims could not provide clear robber descriptions due to darkness.
Lorain County Hue mane Society members approve a new dog kennel on Oberlin road at the county garage property. The project, costing up to 2.54 and to be built with relief labor, aims to prevent dogs from escaping and wandering. Warden Lae Minkier notes past kennel breakins and releases.
TOPERA Kans June 17 Gov Alf M Landon and Gov Knox plan the 1936 campaign. Hamilton, national committeeman, says he will run the party’s effort with research workers and no master minding. Three headquarters planned in Chicago New York and Washington with campaigns launching June 22 on NBC from New York and Manchester N H.
Quick thinking by a street railway motorman in Cincinnati credited with saving the life of a girl. He moved to the side and stopped his car after a fallen fender guard blocked the path, though details are blurred in the report.
Washington, June 17. Senator Duytan W. Fletcher, age 77, longtime banking and currency committee chair, died today in his Washington apartment. A staunch New Deal supporter, he drafted and piloted key fiscal and banking reform measures. Fletcher entered the Senate in 1904 under D. Smith of South Carolina and was second oldest by service behind Borah. The death followed a cerebral hemorrhage and came as a surprise despite health issues. Fletcher’s Florida colleague Park Trammell had died weeks earlier.
Washington June 17 conference leaders failed to reconcile the two chambers versions of a revenue measure raising over 508.9 million dollars. The administration sought a corporate tax bill before adjournment and both houses aimed to conclude by Saturday, but the talks continued beyond midnight with optimism for a final agreement.
Bulletin from Washington reports two U S Navy fliers died near Norfolk Virginia when their plane from the cruiser Indianapolis crashed into the sea during takeoff. The victims were Lieut C K Mallory of Bethesda Maryland and Radio Man W Bray of Horton Texas. The aircraft was one of three forming the takeoff from the Indiana Polis temper base at Norfolk. Navy officials believe Mallory's plane enered a slipstream within the formation before the crash.
EAST ORANGE NEW JERSEY June 1 Two bullets that felled inventor D Mc Farran Moore were aimed at Jean Philip Gebhardt a rival inventor once found insane Gebhardt shot himself when approached by two officers near New Monmouth He allegedly sought to visit Moore at the Moore home in East Orange prompting a chase that ended in the woods The gun used was a .22 caliber matching a weapon said to have killed Moore Ballistics tests will confirm connections with the weapon involved
Washington late news bulletins report the national public debt rising to 314 billion 331 million 355 thousand 867 dollars and 45 cents this week. The June 14 balance sheet shows enormous totals tied to June 1 operations and new payments linked to a soldier bonus program.
East Orange June 17 identified the body of Jean Philip Gebbhardt an eccentric electrician as the man who visited inventor D McFarlen Moore the night before Moore was shot on his lawn Beatrice Moore daughter of the inventor identified Gebbhardt in Red Bank N J where he died yesterday by a self inflicted 22 caliber rifle shot the same weapon used in the earlier attempted murder on Moore
Mrs Ida Bo Wise Smith of Evanston was re elected leader of the National Women s Christian Temperance union at the Tulsa convention on June 17 The session reported all other nominees defeated and the election unanimous amid general approval by delegates.
A brief dispatch notes the death summons of an aged screen actor in Monrovia California. The elderly actor had been confined to a sanitarium for several months and inquires about the person remain unclear. The record mentions no further identifying details.
Vienna reports Jaane Votta of Hausbiner and premier Berto Moisselmi amid a tense moment as Austria awaits royal confirmation. The piece notes public sentiment and official steps toward a possible dynastic change, with observers watching for decisive action.
Report from Washington dated June 17 describes a new Terbaicians technique demonstrated by Paderal Communications to remove static noises from broadcasts. The method aims to improve clarity across American broadcasting by automating noise suppression and could influence future media transmission standards nationwide.
Washington June 17 The Senate recessed due to the death of Secretary Duncan Bleteler. House and Senate conferees reached agreement on the deficiency bill carrying seven million eighty thousand dollars for safety needs and planned to reconvene later today.
Ten men robbed a Wolham Powell Co transfer in Los Angeles stealing about $5,000. The fugitives fled in a company automobile. Police pursue possible Cincinnati link as investigation continues.
Judge Findley presides in Youngstown over a case involving a bank loan and investment advances totaling 50001. The defendant claims no board approval for the transactions while presenting counterclaims against the bank.
Fragmented OCR note recounts Elyria history with unclear dates and names. Mentions Henan and a Connectio Company figure, the Black River and ocean influence, plus decay and writers. Text is garbled with missing words and improper names, offering little coherent fact.
Checks totaling between 125000 and 150600 are expected to reach Elyria within two days for World War veterans nearby. They cover first payments on adjusted service bonds delivered Monday night and Tuesday morning to more than 600 veterans. About half have already certified bonds at the post office. most will be certified by tonight. Between 250 and 200 veterans presented bonds yesterday and last night, with post office staff staying past 11 p.m. to assist. The average bond certifed per veteran exceeds 490, per C. J. Sartor. Bond certificates were dispatched from Cleveland late last night, and checks should arrive within 48 hours. The total value for 499 recipients is about 330000, with many planning to cash immediately. Veterans cite needs to cover obligations and deferred purchases. some requested up to 31,30 bonds. Certification work aided by 18 organization reps. positive identification is required before certification. Payments to local veterans will come from the Cleveland post office.
Three hurt and several slightly injured when a Penn Forwarding Co bus ran off Route 14 near Twonshieg Creek. A broken spring caused the vehicle to strike a culvert headwall and plow 207 feet along a ditch. Driver Ralphphaier of Pittsburgh was severely cut. victims were taken to Bedford Hospital.
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