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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

12

Explosion on Jaime Primero cripples Spain’s sole battleship

In Valencia on June 18 Loyalist authorities opened an urgent probe into a mysterious internal explosion crippling the Jaime Primero the only battleship in the Spanish navy. The blast in Cartagena harbor caused fire and heavy damage with over 120 casualties including more than 100 wounded and 18 confirmed dead. A film may reveal the moment of blast as investigators assess interior damage and link to the Espana sunk earlier by a mine.

Valencia Spain Jaime Primero Cartagena Southeast Coast International Neutrality Committee Espana Bay of Biscay

Elyria Mfg Picnic Fruits of Vermilion River Event

The Elyria Manufacturing Corp plans its third annual employee picnic and fishing party on Vermilion River Saturday. Activities start at 7:00 a.m. with a largest fish prize, a full morning of games, a 12:00 noon dinner and drawings for prizes. The day continues with baseball, fishing and swimming. In Columbus, Henry P. Zimmerman of Covington Ky sues John Bentley of Russell's Point O for 10550 damages over a fractured hand from a defective faucet handle at a hotel on July 18, 1935.

Elyria Mfg. Corp Vermilion Columbus, CO Henry P. Zimmerman Covington John Bentley Russell's Point Zimmerman

Treasury probes race to identify suspects in fraud cases

Continued from Page 1 details show a wide spread of suspects from British Columbia, the Bahamas, and Jamaica as investigators push to match names to submitted cases. Magill said cases are being developed as fast as possible and will be filed once complete. LaFollette urged fairness to individuals whose names may resemble others, and questioned identifying a person as Westinghouse without details.

British Columbia Bahamas Jamaica Westinghouse Dfazis LaFollette Treasury James Srr Tes Sotien Magill

League Asks For Examination Of State's Accounts

In Columbus Ohio on June 15 the Limitation League urged Governor Davey to audit the state treasurer's books amid charges of irregularities and errors totaling over 11000 dollars. The letter cites unaccounted desk cash, a 12929 shortage in beverage tax stamps, and T O U entries tied to former treasurer Harry S Day. An audit led by Examiner William C Marker is underway and expected in about 60 days.

Columbus Fetter Tax Commission League Clarence J. Kinsley Norman Beck Wiliam C. Marker

Probes Slaying Of Coal Mine Foreman

In Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning ordered an investigation into the ambush killing of C. H. Woods a 25 year old foreman at the Zenith coal mine in Fentress County. Woods died when a truck was fired upon by an unseen assailant. Thomas Ross an 18 year old mine commissary clerk was wounded by flying glass. Browning called Adjutant General Raymond C. Smith to obtain facts and Sheriff Wilford Smith who is recovering from prior wounds urged military aid to curb further violence.

Nashville Tenn Gordon Browning C. H. Woods Zenith Fentress County Woods Thomas Ross Ross Jamestown Browning Raymond C. Smith Tennessee National Guard Wilford Smith

Ohio Boys' State government leadership outlines duties

NUMBER FOUR Continued From Page 1 outlines the state’s law and order duties. The Boys' State Commission of the American Legion, with experts in Ohio government, directs operations led by Attorney General Herbert Duffy and officials including Donald Hoskins, K. W. Kitchen, P. E. B. Kirchtlinger, and Judge Arthur H. Day. State and local officials join in support as 239 Ohio State University law students act as immediate counsel.

The American Legion Ohio Attoney Herbert Duffy Donald Hoskins Franklin County Pressenter K. W. Kitchen Cleveland P. E B. Kirchtlinger Warren City Cities Supreme Court Arthur H. Day Edward P. Gibson Ohio Senate Col Lynn Rilack Columbus Ohio State University Law Bors

Strike film shown to aid senate inquiry

In Washington on June 18, the Senate Post Office Committee viewed motion pictures as evidence for its probe into strikes and steel companies. The films reportedly show strikers interfering with interstate commerce by pulling railroad ties and wrecking switches, while a second film depicts Memorial Day disturbances in South Chicago resulting in nine deaths. Senator Styles Bridges says the footage supports a broader investigation into tampering and interference with U.S. mails.

Wasilington Senate Post Office Sen. H. Styles Bridges Senate United States Senate Civil Liberties Investigating Committee Chicago

Mother Who Killed Her Daughter Pleads Guilty

Riverhead New York June 18 1923 Mrs Helen Tiernan 28 year old seamstress who murdered one of her two children to make room in her home for a lover pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree after the prosecution rested a case to seek the electric chair Justice James T Hallinan will pronounce sentence Monday The victim seven year old Helen was killed with a hatchet after which the mother set fire to clothing Jimmy age 3 survived badly injured

Riverhead N. Y Helen Tiernan John R. Vink Alea J. Barron Hill

Court House News Dampens Lorain Separations

In And About The Court House items note William Walker of Lorain filing for divorce from Theresa Walker on neglect. Helen Christina Krakow sues Clarence Louis Krakow of Avon for cruelty and neglect. Ina Gardner sues Nettie Klady for 1765 dollars on a note. Foreclosure actions and a county power-line extension are listed along Vermilion and Gilford roads. Luther Warren, 48, of London, dies from truck fire burns in Columbus, to be buried at Blanchester.

Helen Christina Krakow Clarence Louis Krakow Avon Ina Gardner Nettie Klady Elyria Ohio Public Service Company Vermilion Gifford Brownhelm Henrietta Vermilion Road Middle Ridge Road Gilford Road Columbus Luther Warren London Blanchester

Number Five Continued From Page

In this life extending effort 29 doctors and nurses are employed with all possible equipment. Satie will arrive aboard the liner President Coolidge docking Saturday. He must be moved from his artificial respirator to a shipboard system set on a special railroad car. A siding is built to reach the ship’s landing spot for rapid transfer. To avoid infection nurses wear masks and surgical gowns. Suite ix 28 and a former Notre Dame athlete.

Satie President Coolidge Notre Dame

Tax Collection Here Greatly Improved

County Treasurer Walter J Wright reports improved tax collections through 1956. First half 1935 current duplicate 1 420 509. collected 1 442 553, 102 percent. Second half 1935 collection 106 percent. Latest period shows current duplicate 1 418 945. collected 1 795 025, 120 percent, indicating reduced delinquencies.

Walter J. Wright

New Water Main Increases Pressure at Factory Area

Tests show water pressure rising from 30 to 40 percent in the factory district along Filbert Beech and Turner streets after a new six inch main on Turner street. City Service Director I D Faxon says further tests will refine results. The upgrade aims to support automatic sprinkler systems for fire protection at local factories, including The Universal Crane Company, per officials’ report.

Filbert Beech Turner Streets Turner Street I. D. Faxon Universal Crane Company

Urges Owners Of Property To Cut Weeds

Service Director I. D. Faxon urged owners of vacant lots to cut grass and weeds in compliance with city ordinance No. 2948. The official noted the weed nuisance is worse this year due to heavy rains and warned noncompliant owners may be arraigned in police court with fines from 1 to 25 dollars plus costs.

I. D. Faxon

Oddities and Oddities In A Bustling New York City

News oddities recount John Stillato’s failed crime with no runs and two errors as the 51 year old homeless man stole a blanket from Detective Thomas T. Mason and then tried to sell it to him. In Atlantic City police worry about a man who spent 36 hours partying with 25000 in his wallet. In Clarksville Emerson Mosely, 19, is sentenced to a year for forging a check and cheerfully thanks the judge. In Lima Rambling Hoboes of America plans a July 1 meeting in Patterson New Jersey to organize hitchhikers and promote road safety while opposing holdups, communists and wise guys.

New York John Stillato Stillato Thomas T. Mason Atlantic City N. J Clarksville Tenn Lune Emerson Mosely Lima Hoboes of America, Inc J. Leon Lazarowitz Patterson

Lewis Denounces Chicago Police Murderers at Labor Rally

South Chicago steel workers renewed their union drive after C I O leader John L. Lewis denounced Chicago police as murderers. About 18,000 filled Chicago Stadium to hear the charge after a Memorial Day clash at Republic Steel that left nine dead. A telegram from Lewis read and newsreels shown in Washington described the killings as cold blooded murder in league with Republic Steel.

Chicago Washington Senate Civil Liberties Committee I. Q Republic Thomas Kennedy Pennsylvania Lewis Kennedy Bittner

Denies Steel Co Paid Deputies Withheld Salary Allegations

Sen Bridges read a telegram from Sheriff Ralph E. Elser of Mahoning County Ohio denying charges that Republic Steel Corporation paid salaries of his deputies. The telegram was presented to the Senate post office committee in Washington on June 15.

Washington Fn. H. Styles Bridges N. H Senate Post Office Committee Ralph FE. Elser Mahoning County Ohio Republic Steel Corporation

Meat dollar breakdown outlines share for packer retailer and others

A Chicago packer details meat pricing shares. He states the farmer earns about 50 cents of every retail dollar, retailers 26 percent, wholesalers 5 percent, processors 15 percent, and transport and marketing about 4 percent. He notes unsaleable meat weighs heavily on price comparisons and that large waste meat costs affect the packer. In Ohio, New Philadelphia, William L Newton marks his 103rd birthday from bed as ill for six weeks.

Chicago New Philadelphia William L. Newton Tuscara

Dedicate Flag Pole At Home For Aged

The Elyria Kiwanis club dedicated a 40 foot flag pole at the Elyria Home for the Aged after a brief shower. Club president Harlan Brown and members honored residents with dinner and songs. A flag presentation to A. B. Taylor followed, with Mrs Myra Osbun leading a toast and ode to John Kaley. The Star Spangled Banner closed the program as George Richwine and A. H. West unfurled the flag.

Elyria Elyria Kiwanis Club Proxsrain Duattution Harland ‘Brown Chas Guan Karl Meister A. H H. West Meister A. BR. Taylor Taylor Cift John Kaley Myra Osbun George Richwine A. H. Weat

Has New Theory In Disappearance Of Mrs. Parsons

STONY BROOK N Y old friend of Mrs Alice Mc Dowell Parsons volunteered as contact man in the investigation of her disappearance from the Long Meadow estate. Lawrence F Deutzman a former secret service agent and Pinkerton executive now editor of a North Shore Nassau County newspaper advanced a new theory. He said Mrs Parsons left of her own free will and had been prevented from returning by a furore. He proposed placing an advertisement in New York papers asking her to contact him to produce results.

Stony Brook N. Y Sinc Lawrence F. Deutzman Mis Alice McDowell Parsons PE Real Society Long Meadow Deutzman Secret Service Pinkerton North Shore Long Island Parsons

Deaths: Eli A Thompson longtime North Eaton resident

Eli A Thompson born March 25 1849 in Shalersville Portage County Ohio came to North Eaton as a child and lived in the area until illness sent him to Berea then West View where he died Tuesday He left two daughters Adah Rothel and Laura Heath two sons John and Frank and a son Marion who preceded him 17 years ago He also leaves 35 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Frederick Harrison Smith died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a fall fractured hip He was in WWI health and a member of the Elyria Bible class He leaves wife Cornelia Blaine Smith daughter Mrs R Horner and son F B Smith Funeral Monday at Nichols Funeral Home.

Eli A. Thompson Shalersville N’ Portage Country Ohio North Eaton North Ridgeville Berea Adah Kothel West View Adah Rothel Laura Heath Elyria John Frank Olmsted Falls Marion Frederick Harrison. Smith Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Smith

Markets Chicago Cash Quotations Sweep of Grain and Hogs

Markets show Chicago cash quotations for grain and live poultry. Prices list No 2 yellow corn, white oats, wheat and bran with bids for hogs, cattle, and lambs, including grades and weights. Trade centers on Chicago and Cleveland reporting unsettled or steady markets across commodities and livestock.

Chicago Cara Doe Tose Ley Fiern Fryars Tye Mymouth Brotlers Volore Dyer Pisoouth Lee Geyhorn Plymouth Roch Sey Roosters Horn Roosters Turkey Amall Luc Geesa Ou Wh. S. Depth of Agriculture Reets OG Eara Vtat U.S Wales California North Carolina Bilas Arkane Louisiana Elia Bannex Feea Biggie Tee Ghain Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Caton Cleveland D&e Vieginga North Carolint Leuiainon Alabama Reds Market Stehary Chotel

Governor designates Father's Day in Ohio

Ohio in brief reports Governor Davey designated Sunday June 20 as Father's Day in Ohio. Findlay notes E E Morrison, 42, farmer, killed when his car collided with a truck. Dover reports Kenneth Yackey, 5, killed after being trampled by a horse. Robert Baer, 1½, fell from a team and sled. Chillicothe covers Mrs Clem Oty, 13, a seventh grader who wed in Kentucky with parental consent, now 26-year-old husband from New Holland, saying she expects married life.

Columbus Davey Ohio Dover Kenneth Yackey James Yackey Robert Baer Chillicothe Clem Oty Clarkeburg Kentucky Holland Helen Alexander

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Spanish Elyria Manufacturing Corporation Jay Box Murbach Sederis Clarence H.kinsley O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Wiliam Walker Lorain Theresa Walker Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Hygienic Ice and Coal Company Page Bluebird Stone's Grill Steel Co Cing Lie Elmore Fremont Circle Ove Sanday Spegal Monremile Norenik Wakenan Kup Orellana Eyre. . Arrive CI TP. M.ord . CE Sodern Coaches Oita M. Land Ntral Ase A. Thompson Frederick A. Smith Toledo Ohio News United Press Crystal Restaurant Jersey Guernsey McCormick H. T. Snell Clayton H. Looy Lee Rlinect Woodbury Vox Woodbury Wm A. Woodbury’s China Shop W. Bread Eiytia
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