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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1934

Page

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Army Grief Heard Today by House Proberg

Gen. Douglas MacArthur testified before the House War Department investigating committee in a secret session. The panel cited McMullen's testimony on accepting fees while on duty and pressed reactions to Foulois removal as air corps chief amid plans for further hearings and a summer inquiry with Justice Department operatives.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Army House War Department Joseph I. McMullen Advocate General’s Office McMullen MacArthur Benjamin D. Foulois Air Corps McMillen Louis H Pash War Department House Justice Department Harry H. Woodring Ralph T. O'Neil Robert Jackson Democratic National Committee Tamoval

Petition Seeks to Bar Justice Petro from Trial

A petition filed in common pleas court seeks to prohibit Justice Joseph Petro from trying an eviction suit by Ohio Public Service Co. against H. J. Gordon, alleging lack of jurisdiction due to lease interpretation. The plaintiff asks the court to restrain a 12 a.m. Monday hearing. an affidavit accusing Petro of illegal action was previously dismissed by Judge W. B. Thompson.

Joseph Petro Ohio Public Service Company H. J. Gordon Common Pleas Court Gordon Justice Petro Petro Common Pleas W. B. Thompson

Bedford House Sues Mills For 25000 In Injuries

Bedford House filed suit against Richard and Leland Mills of Lorain for 25000 for injuries alleged sustained as an employee of the defendants. A truck owned by the defendants struck the plaintiff on August 4, 1933, according to the petition.

Bedford House Richard and Leland Mills Lorain

Commissioners Award Pipe Contract to Lorain Firm

County commissioners yesterday awarded a 270 dollar contract to Consumers Builders Supply Company of Lorain for concrete pipe to be used by the county surveyor for culvert work in Sheffield and Carlisle townships. The Inter City Coal and Supply and the Murbach Coal and Supply Companies each bid 275 dollars. No other bids were received. An old Colonial flag believed at least 150 years old was found in an abandoned log cabin at Tranquility near Manchester by Edward Palmer.

Consumers Builders Supply Company of Lorain Sheffield Carlisle Inter City Coal and Supply Murbach Coal and Supply Companies Manchester Tranquility Here Edward Palmer

The Weather Forecast Ohio Fair Warm Then

Ohio forecast calls for fair conditions with mild warmth and lower extreme southwest tonight. Sunday expects scattered showers in parts of the state as a gentle weather pattern continues.

Ohio

Cost of U S Recovery Program tops 4.31 billion in 15 months

United Press report shows Roosevelt era Recovery Act expenditures total 4,311,597,238 since March 4, 1933, averaging about 1,900 per rehired person. Direct relief and indirect finance dominated the spending, with a vast sum invested in banks and credit agencies.

U.S United Press Washington Ihe United States Roosevelt Treasury NRA Farn Credit Administration Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Pilot 6 Killed in Plane Crash Near Saugus

Central Airways passenger plane crashed near a fire station while en route to the government emergency field at Saugus. Pilot C. L. Bucher died instantly. witnesses reported motor trouble seconds before impact. The wreckage burned for an hour and impeded removal of the charred body. Bucher, married with no children, lived in Los Angeles.

Burbaxeh Iups Central Airways Saugus C. L. Bucher Mexico Bucher Grand Central Airport Los Angeles

Sawyer Support Indicated By Baker and Sweeney

In Cleveland on June 23, Newton D. Baker head of the regular Democratic organization and Congressman Martin L. Sweeney, insurgent campaign leader, signaled backing for Lieut. Gov. Charles Sawyer for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Baker praised Sawyer as a liberal and progressive and pledged aid, while Sweeney announced his support and a working local organization for Sawyer.

Cleveland Charles Sawyer Newton D. Baker Martin L Sweeney Sawyer Sweeney Baker

Elyrian Hurt At Local Plant Accident Details

Henry Sandrock, 67, of 216 Wolf Court, employed in General Industries Company inspection department, suffered a fracture of the right arm and multiple bruises when his arm was caught in a generator shaft yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Henry Sandrock Wolf Court General Industries Company Sandrock Memorial Hospital

Boy Drowned In River In Ohio Incident

Portsmouth Ohio reports eight year old Ralph Silver drowned while wading in the Ohio River Friday. Local authorities investigated the accident and warn about river dangers to children during warm weather.

Boy Portsmouth Ralph Silver Ohio River

Dan B. Symons Reelected As Y.M.C.A. Head

Dan B. Symons, local attorney, was reelected president of the Young Men's Christian Association at a board meeting last evening. The 24-member board reelected Worth Fauver as first Vice-President and Ralph Standen as Treasurer, with J. B. Thomas chosen as second Vice-President. Two new directors, Harold Rorick and Joseph Q. Petre, were introduced. Officers begin a one year term. A financial report and an activities report for the past year were reviewed.

Dan B. Symons Young Men's Christian Association Worth Fauver Ralph Standen J. B. Thomas Harold Rorick Joseph Q. Petre

Fear Trouble At Greatest Onion Patch In World

Labor war erupts at the world’s largest onion patch in Ada Ohio as 740 workers threaten violence over wage demands from 10 to 15 cents to 36 cents an hour. Ohio National Guard seen to preserve order while strikers march a three mile picket line led by Okey Odell and Bruce Honeyman. Judge Hoge issues injunction to restrain intimidation as tensions rise after heavy rains.

Ada Ohio National Guard Okey Odell Bruce Honeyman Hamilton Hoge Kenton Wilbur Mitchell

Ponzi Ordered to Leave U S by July 6 or Face Deportation

Charles Ponzi of Boston, recently released from Atlanta federal penitentiary for fraud, must depart the United States by July 6 or be deported, after a labor department ruling. He collected millions from investors, briefly paying large interest before it was revealed payments came from new funds rather than real profits.

Charles Ponzi Boston Atlanta Federal Penitentiary United States Department of Labor Ponzi

Riot at Longchamp after Paris race leaves track chaos

At Longchamp Race Course Paris on June 23 a riot erupted as thousands protested a hot favorite being left at the post. Fences were torn down, track invaded, wood pari mutuel booths burned, and police fought roughly 1,000 rioters, halting racing for two hours. El-Kantara owned by J H Widener failed at the post. Pepince won the Prix de la Porte Maillot amid chaos.

Longchamp Paris Pepince El-Kantara Semblat

Heavy jungle battle leaves Bolivians and Paraguayans exhausted

In the Gran Chaco jungle Bolivian and Paraguayan infantry fought hand to hand for a sixth day. Casualties piled up as machine guns trench mortars and artillery blasted the advancing lines. Each side defended earthworks while Bolivians and Paraguayans battled to secure control of the disputed jungle region.

United Press Buenos Aires Gran Chaco

Two Walk Away At State Farm Farm workers flee premises

State Farm superintendent C. C. Brumetschenkel reported two inmates, Herman Snyder and Delbert Shappie, at the Grafton State Farm walked off the premises during work hours yesterday afternoon. Police have been asked to be on the lookout for the two.

Grafton State Farm C. C. Brumetschenkel Herman Snyder Delbert Shappie

Gas station burglary investigated after theft at La Grange and Butternut Ridge roads

Deputy sheriffs investigated a break in at F. G. Cowles gas station on La Grange and Butternut Ridge roads last night. Entry was gained by prying the door, and about six dollars' worth of tobacco was stolen.

F. G. Cowles Grange Butternut Ridge Cowles

Lorain Man Pleads Not Guilty in Non-Support Case

Ostar Smather of Lorain entered a plea of not guilty to non-support at arraignment in common pleas court this morning and was released on a $250 bond.

Ostar Smather Lorain Common Pleas Court

Man Killed in Mine Disaster at Wellston No 2

Jackson Ohio June 23 One man was killed and four others had narrow escapes in a state fall at Wellston No 2 mine near here. The body of the victim Paul Mills 22 was recovered. The mine tragedy was the first in Jackson county in more than a year.

Jackson, O Wellston No. 2 Paul Mills Jackson County

United Work by Churches Urged in Oberlin Talk

Delegates to the twelfth annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions arrived for sessions Sunday and Monday. The General Council of the Congregational Christian churches will cohost. Discussions emphasized unity, education, training institutes, and the field of economics shaping modern Christianity. Dr Cadman urged faith in God and racial fellowship, while Dr Day was re-elected president of the board.

Oberlin, CO American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions General Council A. L. Warrhuts International Missionary Council Boston Siminars Gardiner Lattimer Lattimer-Stevens Co Columbus Ohio Conference of the Congregational Christian Churches Commission Cadman Willam Horace Day Bridgeport Conn Lewis T. Reed Congregational Ministerial Boards Harry T. Stock Young People’s Work The Congregational Education Society Abrams Nightingale Margaret Slattery

Auto Hits Car Two Dead In Dayton Collision

In Dayton Ohio on June 23 two youths were killed and four injured when their auto collided head on with a street car. Deceased are Lawrence Broughton age 18 and Clyde Wilson age 25. Injured are James Haley 20 Harold Lawson 19 W C House 20 and John Neff 22 with cuts and bruises. Police said Broughton attempted to pass another auto and swung into the street car’s path.

Dayton Lawrence Broughton Clyde Wilson James Haley Harold Lawson W. C. House John Neff Broughton

Two Die as Mansfield Auto Crash Claims Five More Victims

Mrs Howard Twitchell of Mansfield and her 15 year old son Buddy were killed in a two car crash near Mansfield Friday evening. Nine others were injured including three of the Twitchells and six occupants of a car carrying a South Carolina couple returning from the Chicago World's Fair.

Mansfield Uri Howard Twitchell Buddy Here Twitchell David Charles South Carolina

G O P States Candidates Rally At Lorain In Ohio

A Lorain GOP rally featured Clarence J. Brown and fellow Ohio Republicans entering the governor and senator races. Brown pledged tax system revision and reduced overhead while attacking state bureaus. Elden urged private liquor control with regulation, Wanamaker urged a fighting minority stance for a Republican Senate amid calls for Lincoln era revival.

Ohio George Bender Cleveland Brown Elden American Legion Liquor Control Commission

Injuries Fatal to Fall Victim Henry Joyce Dies at Memorial Hospital

Henry Joyce aged 59 of 231 Sixth street died at Memorial Hospital from injuries after falling forty feet from a river bank near East Bridge street railroad bridge last Sunday. He suffered a fractured skull and multiple bruises. three boys found him by the river. Survived by sister Mrs H McKinley and brother Edward of Cleveland. Funeral at St Marys church Monday at 9 30. Burial in St Marys cemetery.

Henry Joyce Sixth Street Memorial Hospital East Bridge Street Mr. Joyce Joyce New York State Hlytia H. ©. McKinley McKinley Edward Cleveland Sudre St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Monroe Lumber Plant Fire Destroys $300,000 Facility

Monroe Michigan June 23 Fire that raged all night Friday destroyed the Wolverine Lumber Co plant valued at 300000. The blaze began at 955 P M Friday and was under control by early Saturday though the plant continued burning. Neighbors heard an explosion shortly before flames roared skyward. The fire started in a building storing lumber and paint and quickly spread to seven other wooden structures.

Monroe Mich Wolverine Lumber Co

Coyote Killed by Ohio Farmer Near Manchester

G H Covert, a farmer from Wamsleyville near Manchester Ohio, shot and killed a coyote last night after spotting the animal chasing his cattle. The incident occurred June 25 as locals reported the unusual predator encounter in this rural area.

Ohio Manchester Plains Wamsleyville G. H. Covert

Draft of three order prepare draft of three order prepare

The 1934 dispatch reports President Roosevelt and the Yankee Traders outlining a plan to create public hearings on tariff changes tied to reciprocal trade deals under the new tariff bargaining act. A presidential trade committee will oversee hearings with experts from the reciprocal trade agreement group advising.

United Press Washington Roosevelt

Tax On Wheat Tax Held Legal By Court

The Court of Appeals upheld a 358,929 tax assessment on wheat processed by United Mills Co of Grafton. The case, involving interstate transit and federal commerce law, will likely go to the Supreme Court. wheat transportation deemed an incident of the company’s processing business and taxable in Ohio.

State Tax Commission District Court of Appeals United Mills Company of Grafton United Mills Company Common Pleas Court W.B Thompson Tax Commission Court of Appeals Supreme Court Appeals Court Ohio

Gen Johnson In Hospital

General Hugh S. Johnson was in the hospital for an operation on an abscess but officials said the procedure was not serious and he expected to return to work at his NRA duties soon perhaps by Monday.

Washington Hugh & Johnson NRA Johnson

Police Prosecutor Accused in Liquor Raids Case

Selma Glenn, assistant police prosecutor in Cleveland D, was accused on June 23 of distributing advance information about liquor raids and arrests. The allegation centers on leaking raid details before police actions.

Cleveland Selma Glenn

Crowded Street Car Collides With Cargo Truck In St Paul

A street car carrying about 50 passengers smashed into a coal truck in St Paul on June 23. The weakened controls caused a wild mile long ride through the loop district down Wabash and 12th streets injuring at least 26 people. Ambulances ferried victims to Anchorage Hospital. a woman fell from the car during the crash. Police and responders rushed to the scene as cars were struck and bystanders aided the injured.

ST Paul Loop Ancher Hospital Tilton Wabash Sth Street 12Th Street Broadway St. Paul

Cupid Wins As Estranged Pair Meet In Court

In Judge W B Thompson's court a estranged couple rekindled affection during an alimony dispute. Catherine Hill 22 and Harry Hill 26 admitted renewed love after a recess, with alimony arrears of 12 dollars discussed. They planned to reside at Stop 612 Lake Avenue where Hill had kept house since May. They were married two years.

Catherine Hill Harry W. B. Thompson Hill

Need More Oil Is Weather Hot

Elyria streets may require another oil treatment depending on warm weather. Safety Director Fred A Underhill says warmer conditions speed drying, prompting more oil. No further authorization exists beyond the $500 already spent. a 10,000 gallon contract at 7 cents per gallon to Henry Hart was awarded and used up.

Elyria Fred A. Underhill Safety Service Underhill Henry É. Hart

Arrests in Ralds Mansfield For Violating Liquor Laws

Thirteen people including three women were arrested here by State liquor enforcement officers for possession and pugs. Five restaurant operators faced license suspension as a result. Drowning death ruled as self-inflicted by coroner J. C. Henshaw in Niles after Dolores Allen’s body was found last Monday. Man killed by Erie train in Warren when Deterline jumped in front of the locomotive at the station last night.

Raldsmansfield Niles, O iCoroner J. C. Henshaw Dolores Allen Warren Ub— Co Deterline Erie

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