Fatal double shooting in Huron by marshal
Huron Ohio June 18 marshal James Sommers shot and killed William Klein 32 and wounded Paul Klein 21 after a fight in the center of town. Sommers said self defense after being beaten while defending himself and his night stick was wrested from him. William died at the scene and Paul was near death at Sandusky hospital. Coroner to conduct inquest. Sommers released after statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
William Klein
Paul
James Sommers
John W. Parker
Paul Squire
Klein
Sandusky
Marshal Sommers
Parker
Klein Brothers
William
Sommers
Paul Klein
Good Samaritan Hospital
Squire
Verdict for Whitney in Oberlin sidewalk case
A verdict for $1,000 was returned for Alice Mae Whitney against the Village of Oberlin by a jury in common pleas court. Whitney sued Oberlin and Alice Peck jointly for $30,000 for injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk at 270 West Lorain Street on July 25, 1928, with jurors directed to return a verdict in favor of defendant Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mae Whitney
Oberlin
Common Pleas Court
Alice Whitney
Alice Peck
Peck
West Lorain Street
Mt Vernon Men Plead Guilty In Federal Court
In Columbus Ohio on June 18 Claire Weekley and George Danforth, Mt. Vernon boot leggers, pleaded guilty to liquor law violations in federal court. They were released on $1,000 bail each awaiting sentencing June 27. Weekley had previously pleaded not guilty. Danforth was brought from Mt. Vernon jail. Indictment rested on testimony from Mt. Vernon city solicitor Robert Grossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Claire Weekley
George Danforth
Mt. Vernon
Weekley
Dantoria
Robert Grossman
Ohio Weather Forecast Signals Fair, Warmer in North and Southeast
Fair tonight and Friday across Ohio with warmer temperatures in the north tonight and the southeast on Friday. Yesterday’s highs included Phoenix 190 El Paso 98 Qu Appelle 26. Today’s low readings show Flagstaff 40 Lander 40 Modena 42. High eastern horizon pressure suggests continued fair weather and little temperature change for the next 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Phoenix
el Paso
Qu’ Appelle
Flagstaff
Lander
Modena
Suspension Of State Gas Tax Div Head By Governor
Governor George White asked the State Tax Commission to suspend J C Smart of Delaware Ohio, head of the gasoline tax division, for allegedly failing to certify taxes due from Soline Oil Company of Cleveland. The action follows an auditor’s report stating a 1929 finding against Solina Oil had not reached the auditor and thus could not be certified to the treasurer for collection, with Smart reportedly saying he destroyed the examiner’s report after recalling receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
State Tax Commission
George White
J. C. Smart
Delaware
Soline Oil Company
Cleveland
Joseph T. Tracy
Kay Douglas
Solina OH
Tracrvy
Smart
Thomas trial at Youngstown under way
At Youngstown Ohio June 18 Harry Engle former railway commissioner testified he received payments from John T Harrington and Ohio Edison Company directors totaling 1150 100 a month and 10000 for a secret contract tied to a franchise transfer. He testified the payments related to a street railway franchise and a written agreement was obtained after initial oral terms. The state charges county prosecutor Ray L Thomas with blackmail knowledge of these transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
John T. Harrington
Ohio Edison Company
Harry Engle
Engle
Ray L. Thomas
R. P. Stevens
New York
Harrington
Stevens
Auto Eagle
Washington
John
Engel
Thomas
No Decision In Pantages Case
San Diego Calif June 18 The jury of nine men and three women in the trial of Alexander Pantages and three others on morals charges was ordered to resume balloting after ten hours of deliberation without a verdict. They asked for a copy of the judge's instructions on possible verdicts against Pantages Jesse Shreve a wealthy broker and William Jobelmann and Olive Clark Day charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Alexander Pantages
L. N. Turrentine
Pantages
Jesse Shreve
William Jobelmann
Olive Clark Day
Bender Grilled On Perjury and Embezzlement Charges
Former Senator George H. Bender faced cross-examination in Cleveland on perjury and embezzlement charges tied to the Constitutional Law Enforcement League funds after the 1927 election. Prosecution showed worksheets linking Kleinman payments to postage accounts, with Bender admitting entries were omitted or misclassified. He acknowledged repeated lawsuits and substantial debt claims during 1927 to 1929 as the trial focused on financial misdeeds and ledger discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
George H. Bender
P. L. A. Leighley
Leeghley
Bender
Constitutional Law Enforcement League
Harry Kleinman
Kleinman
Liezhley
Lieghley
League
Delays May Prolong Assembly Session In Ohio
In Columbus on June 18 the prolonged legislative session appeared inevitable as the Senate balked at House amendments to the Motor Vehicle License Tax Bill raising fees to 25 and 35 dollars for high powered cars and then repealed the Pringiel Certificate of Title Bill. A conference committee was asked to reconcile auto license differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Senate
House
Giant Flying Boat Sets Course for Rio de Janeiro
Natal Brazil June 18 The DC-X giant trans Atlantic flying boat departed for Rio de Janeiro at 5 30 A M heading south along the coast. The 1200 mile leg from Natal to Rio averages over 109 miles an hour. A technical defect delayed the launch from yesterday. The DO X has been overhauled since its Africa arrival via Cape Verde and Fernando Noronha. A two to three week stay in Rio precedes a northward cruise to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Africa
Cape Verde Islands
Fernando Noronho
New York
Seventeen Year Locusts Sighted In County Downs
A report confirms 17 year locusts in the southern county area. Farmers face damage to young orchard twigs as nymphs feed underground for 17 years before reemerging to complete a six week life cycle. E C Cotton notes a general decline, with birds as main natural predators and cultivation aiding control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Cotton
Lake Avenue
Division of Plant Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Cotton
Former grid star Benny Friedman hurt in accident
Benny Friedman former All American Michigan quarterback was cut on the head when his car side swiped a truck and plunged down an embankment near Michigan City Ind He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ind
Benny Friedman
University of Michigan
Opening Session of Cooking School Attracts Large Crowd
The Chronicle Telegram reports a large turnout for the opening session of the Cooking School and Electrical Exhibit held yesterday at 2 30 PM in the Harry H Smith Building on Broad Street with over five hundred women from Elvira and surrounding areas attending. Viola Gonner Irvin led classes from 2 29 to 4 30 PM, assisted by Agnes Kalter of the Ohio Public Service Company. Exhibits from eleven Elyria merchants lined the Broad Street aisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle-Telegram
Elvira
Harry H. Smith
Broad Street
Viola Gonner Irvin
Agnes Kalter
Home Service
Ohio Public Service Company
Elyria
Hoover Pleased With Results Of The Western Tour
President Hoover on his special train toward Washington after a 2,200 mile mid west swing. He praised receptions in Indianapolis Marion Columbus Springfield and other towns while noting a long summer of work ahead to stimulate recovery from the depression. He defended the rule of law and signaled strong tariff support as he spoke at Lincoln tomb and at Harding memorial in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Washington
L.P
Indianapolis
Ind
Marion
Columbus
Ohio
Springfield
Danville
White House
George E. Q. Johnson
U. S
Chicago
al Capone
Lincoln
Capone
Europe
Coolidge
Harding
Mr. Hoover
America
Boys to Sleep on Beach at Vermilion River Camp
Fifty Elyria boys at Camp Iss-See-Kes on the Vermilion River will transfer to Lake Erie for a night on the beach tomorrow. They will take blankets and sleep on the beach, returning Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Iss-See-Kes
M. C
Vermilion River
Lake Erie
Annie Pettie Injures Leg After Swing Fall
Annie Pettie aged 15 of 341 West River Street fractured her left leg when she fell from a swing at the Settlement House last evening. She was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Pettie
West River Street
Settlement House
Memorial Hospital
Two Men Abduct Woman From St Thomas Hospital Lawn Akron
Police cruisers rushed to the scene as two middle aged well dressed men abducted a young, pretty woman from the lawn in front of St Thomas Hospital. Witnesses describe a struggle with blows and a hair grabbing escape attempt before the men drove off in a costly roadster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
St. Thomas Hospital
Road to De Improved Lake Road Project Plans Revealed
Lorain county highway representative A P Lagton announced low bid prices enable full upgrade of Lake road from Lorain to the county line. First 2 12 mile section east to Erie county line let for 62000 and a second 3 mile section Oak Point to Lorain is hoped to let about 46000 with a 35000 Beaver Creek bridge. Remaining 2 1 4 miles to be let later leaving about 133000 to finish the highway to the county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Lagton
Lorain County
Lake Road
Lorain
Erie County
Lagton
Ashland
Oak Point
Beaver Creek
Lagron
Frie
Pennsy Railroad Orders 90 Electric Locomotive Chassis
The Pennsylvania railroad placed orders for 90 chassis of the 150 electric locomotives it recently bought for 316 million dollars in electrical equipment. Construction costs total 4.7 million dollars. Westinghouse will supply six chassis at Eddystone, General Electric 25 at Erie, and 11 in Pennsylvania shops at Altoona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
Eddystone
General Electric Company
Erie
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Road widening blocked for 1931 despite county request
County commissioners received a reply from C. L. Moyer, state highway engineer, saying Cleveland road from Elyria to Cuyahoga county line cannot be widened this year but could be reviewed in the 1932 state highway budget. The 19 foot width creating a bottle neck at the line with a 40 foot chord, could avoid extra property purchases due to abandoned inter urban tracks. Federal Highway No. 20 Association urged further consideration and inclusion in this year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Elyria
Cuyahoga County
State Highway Department
C. L. Moyer
Columbus
Currahoga
Federal Highway No. 20 Association
Merrill
Moyer
Treasury deficit reduced by tax payments and debt receipts
Washington June 16 reports show the treasury deficit dropped to 1,917,241,877 dollars, down 82,000,000 from the prior day. Second installment income tax payments reached 29,508,152 dollars, contrasting with roughly 48,000,000 dollars on the second day in March. Foreign nations also paid portions of their World War debt, aiding the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
50th Anniversary Of LaGrange High Commencement Banquet
At La Grange High School 409 alumni and friends gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1881 commencement. A. H. Wilcox represented the class of 1881 and received a roses bouquet, while memories of 1881 were revived with songs sung by Lulu Wilcox and Flora Brinsdale. Judge H. C. Wilcox presided. speakers included Judge F. B. Gott and C. M. Williams. The program featured music, a piano number, and a concluding dance with local alumni from Elyria and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange High School
A. H. Wilcox
Pittsfield
H. A. Lazelle
Alaska
A. P. Lincoln
Big Four
W. F. Hubbard
la Grange
Wilcox
Helen Veroli
Lulu Wilcox
Flora Bransdale
Cleveland School
Luin Gott
Brinsdale
Flora Butler
H. C. Wilcox
Lorain County Probate Court
F. B. Gott
Cuyahoga Coun
Common Pleas
C. M. Williams
Elyria School
Robert Fre
la Grange High School
Ralh Williams
Keith Brown
Charles Carpenter
Robert Sherrard
Elyria
Supreme Court reverses ruling to free Lorain sewer bonds
Ohio supreme court reversed a prior Allen County decision holding sewer and water bonds as a special tax lien, allowing more than $500,000 in Lorain County projects to proceed. Seven districts had stalled work, including a $6,000 Birmingham Park extension in Blytia, awaiting the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo- Tain
Ohio Supreme Court
Allen County
Ohio
Andrus
Lorain County
Supreme Court
Birmingham Park
Blytia
Gilbert Bettman
Ohio Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Ohio Workmen’s Compensation Fund
Glenn Frank Ellenberger
Also Mentioned on This Page
ATIC
South America
Bulletin
County Line
Pennsy
Bet
Commissioner and Association
Treasury Dehcit
Chronicle Telegram
Ta Lanstei
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!