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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1932

Page

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Gunman beaten in Wakeman garage hold up

Early today a two-man bandit duo attempted a hold up at the Kenyon Garage in Wakeman. One robber was seriously wounded by the station attendant during the exchange and the other fled, possibly wounded. The wounded man, John Claba of Cleveland, is hospitalized in Norwalk in serious condition.

Kenyon Wakeman John Claba West Forty-ninth Street Cleveland Norwalk Stoon Carl Nieding

Gardner urges help after Wakeman garage hold up

Oberlin station operator Matt Gardner says bandits steal his stuff and welcomes aid in fighting gas station robberies. A gunfight at Kenyon Garage left a bandit paralyzed, Nieding wounded slightly, and a car fleeing toward the east. Cleveland police traced an alias and Deputy Sheriff Claude Adams sought fingerprints in Norwalk Hospital.

Gardner Matt Gardner Oberlin Road Kenyon Garage Wakeman Nieding Norwalk Clarence F. Adams W. L. Pease Cleveland Pease Claude Adams

Lorain grand jurors begin session with varied cases

Lorain County grand jurors open their session under County Prosecutor Doc W Myers. Prominent cases include the cherry or chard shooting in Lorain last weekend and the killing of Oscar Williams. Other charges include burglary larceny shooting with intent to wound automobile stealing speeding violations carrying concealed weapons assault and cutting with intent to wound.

Lorain County Doc W. Myers Lorain Oscar Williams

Ohio Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy and Cooler

Partly cloudy conditions persist across Ohio with a slight cooling trend in the extreme southeast tonight. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a gradual rise in temperature across the state.

Ohio

Ohio Y P B Olympiad Opens In City Church

The Ohio Y P B Olympiad gathers delegates from across the state at the Church of Christ this afternoon, with sessions through Friday. Officers include Dallas L. Hurd and C W Argenbright, while guest speakers feature Helen Louise Barnes and Homer A Ramey among others. Evening banquet at 6 30 p m and sessions set for 8 45 a m 1 00 p m and 7 45 p m tomorrow.

Ohio Y Church of Christ Young People’s Branch Ohio Y. P. B. Ars Dallas L. Hurd Youngstown C. W. Argenbright Columbus Elizabeth E. Rockwell Barnesville Mabel Edgerton Arnettal Gall West Rainsboro Helen Louise Barnes Los Angeles Homer Ramey Toledo Florence D Richard Ohio Bess Kuntz

Autos Collide Injuring Two Men Near Jackson and Schramm

Two cars driven by Clifford Shumate and Hobart Bryant collided at Jackson and Schramm Roads injuring Ison Smith and Warren Harris. Smith sustained side injuries with possible broken ribs while Harris had a head cut. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage as reported by the sheriff's office.

Clifford Shumate West River Street Hobart Bryant Oberlin Jackson Schramm Ison Smith Follett Street Sha!mate Warren Harris Bryant Smith Sheriff's Office

City Appeals to Court Over $500 Judgment

The City of Elyria asked the court of appeals to reverse a December 23, 1931, judgment of Amelia Williams. The Webber court ruling awarded Williams $500 in the original case.

Amelia Williams Elyria A. R. Webber Court of Appeals

FIRE AT TOLEDO DAMAGES DOWNTOWN BLOCK

Firemen fought for over three hours to contain a downtown Toledo blaze causing about 20,000 in damage to four businesses and two vacant buildings. Three firemen and three others injured as an explosion shattered windows near the Western Auto Supply Company. Damage from the Western Auto firm alone pegged at about 100,000 with additional losses at Galliers Hat Company 75,000 Postal Telegraph 35,000 and Buckeye Cigar 10,000.

Toledo Western Auto Supply Company Melvin Schroeder Barney Grant Galliers Hat Company Postal Telegraph Company Buckeye Cigar Company

Trial Opens in $30,000 Bevin v Griffiths Suit

William R Hopkins former Cleveland city manager now council member appeared in Elyria as defense attorney in the Bevin Griffiths injury suit tried in Judge A R Webber’s Lorain County court. Bevin claims Mrs Griffiths dog attacked her at the Griffiths Avon Lake home where she worked as a cook. The trial began today.

William R. Hopkins Cleveland

Steamer Crashes Into Wharf At Shanghai

The President Jefferson of the Dollar Steamship Lines crashed into the wharf in Shanghai while berthing without a pilot. The liner penetrated the wharf by 30 feet, creating a hole in the bow above the waterline. No injuries were reported.

Shanghai President Jefferson Dollar Steamship Lives

Bright Spots In Business World

New York reports improved business outlook. E B Moran of Bradstreet s says outlook better than in months. Buffalo notes three large firms American Radiator and Du Pont and Wickwire Spencer to resume operations. Minneapolis Northern States Power net income 8828295 vs 8641062 prior year. Youngstown Republican Steel resumes Warren Sheet plants idle last week. Los Angeles Southern California Power net income 516863 vs 486811 prior year.

New York E. B. Moran Bradstreet’s Buffalo N. Y American Radiator & Sanitary du Pont and Wickwire Spencer Steel Youngstown, C Republican Steel Corp Warren Sheet

Modification at Once Demand of Wets Convention Head quarters

Chicago June 28 wets demand repeal of the 18th Amendment and immediate Volstead Act modification. They call for states to assume liquor control, federal protection against importations, and revenue from legalized beer pending repeal. Senator Walsh announced the wet plank, noting a substantial bloc of delegates may support a majority.

Chicago David J. Walsh Massachusetts Congress Democratic Party

Governor White Arrives in Chicago as Demo Nominating Fight Grows

Ohio's Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor George White of Ohio push for a Democratic presidential nomination at the national convention in Chicago. White arrived from Columbus, while Cox met with national leaders. Ohio leaders seek harmony to avoid a floor struggle, with Newton D. Baker also rumored as a possible name but Baker has refused to commit.

Swenton D. Baker Cleveland Chicago Baker Ohio Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Alfred H. Smith George White Pennsylvania Palmer House James M. Cox Dayton North Side Cox White Henry Brunner Mansfield Columbus Smith Brunner John J. Raskob National Committee Jouett Shouse W. W. Kurbin Kenton Wired Roosevelt

County Home Rule Amendment 10 Discussion Tonight

State Senator William A. Green land will speak at a Chamber of Commerce meeting here tonight about County Home Rule Amendment 10. The measure would let the legislature simplify county government and allow adoption by any Ohio county, with potential cost savings via office consolidation and a county manager form. The gathering includes tax committee members, Lorain County Tax Association directors, and 25 area representatives. Also, 18 Lorain County youths travel to Los Angeles with deputy sheriffs escorting them, under the Cleveland Y M C A.

William A. Greenland Petitions Committee Chamber of Commerce Ohio Inter Organization Tax Association Greenland Cuyahoga County Ohio Lorain California Lorain County Cleveland Los Angeles West Coast Cleveland Y. M. C. A Clarence E. Adams

Withdrawal From Turmoil Shapes Nomination Fight

The text notes a candidate withdrawing from chaotic scenes surrounding the presidential nomination, with supporters contending it could bolster his chances by reducing negative press and stabilizing his image.

Friction in Roosevelts Ranks Rocks Democratic Convention

Chicago June 28 The rules committee report urges applying a two thirds rule on the first six ballots in the Democratic convention then switching to a majority vote. J Bruce Kremer Montana Roosevelt rep announced the plan amid a split between Roosevelt supporters and their critics. Anti Roosevelt factions indicate they will push for harmony on the floor hoping to win. The committee may reconvene to reconsider to revert from two thirds rule.

Chicago Jornty Rules Committee J. Bruce Kremer Montana Roosevelt Kremer Ttig Arles Pomerena Ohio

Windshield shattered by ball injures truck driver

Frank Law, delivery driver of 3309 Winckies Street, suffered facial and arm cuts when a golf ball shattered his truck windshield. He said glass fragments entered his eyes. Four boys were detained by police. two were spectators. Eddie Hoogenboom and Thomas Flood, not playing, were identified as not involved. Police warned them against street balling.

Frank Law Winckies Street Law Eddie Hoogenboom Quincy Street Thomas Flood East River Street Hoogenboom

Arrest Man As The Fox In Means Plot

In New York police said a man known as The Fox, linked to Gaston Means alleged plot to return the Lindbergh baby, was arrested. He gave the name Norman Whittaker when taken into custody in Brooklyn near his home and is described as an ex convict.

New York Fox Gaston B Lindbergh Norman Whittaker Brooklyn

Slightly Injured When MIT By Auto

Ehrman Ehrz, 14, was slightly injured yesterday afternoon after being struck by a car driven by W. W. Brown at Broad Street and East Avenue. He stepped back to avoid a water splash from a passing bus and collided with Brown’s vehicle, injuring his right arm and shoulder.

Ehrz Elhe Street W. W. Brown Oberlin Road Broad Street East Avenue Ehrman Brown

Roosevelt Dropped Opposition to Two Thirds Nomination Rule

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on June 28 Roosevelt supporters relinquished their stand against the two thirds nominating rule. James Farley denied any push to alter rule power and J Bruce Kremer signaled the committee would likely report a straight two thirds rule. Delegates faced confusion as leadership shifted and the contest over the permanent chairman continued with Shouse versus Walsh, while credentials proceedings opened with Louisiana and Huey Long’s status under minority reports.

Chicago Roosevelt James Farley J. Bruce Kremer Rules Committee Farley Walt Roovelt Jouett Shouse Thomas Walsh Montana Walsh Shouse Kremer Kramer Barkley Monsignor F. G. Ostrowski John S. Hurley New Hampshire Louisiana Huey Long Scott W. Lucas Illinois

Service and Safety for Your July 4th Trip

Advice urges checking car condition before travel and using local garages for safety checks. The note promotes insurance and security offers through a Chronicle-Telegrams style service channel.

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