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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

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Mercury goes to more blistering levels poison is fatal to Elyria woman

Alaska to New York flight tale continues as Wiley Post and Harold Gatty push toward a world record in the Winnie Mae. After Nome stop they refit a damaged propeller here and plan a 3 am departure for the final stretch to Roosevelt Field. Gatty jokes of oyster stew and a hot bath as the duo braces for the last leg of the eight day flight.

Fairbanks Alaska Winnie Mae North America New York Wiley Post Harold Gatty Roosevelt Field Nome Gatty Edmonton Canada Cleveland International Air

Heat Toll Tops Four Hundred as Midwest Sees Heat Wave

Columbus reports from June 30 show Ohio temperatures in the 90s for at least two more days as a prolonged heat wave continues. Ten Ohioans died in 24 hours from heat, drowning and heat exhaustion, raising the nationwide tally beyond 400 with relief at least 48 hours away. Across the nation, 100 degree readings spread from the Atlantic to the Rockies, with railways slowed and highways cracked. Officials warned of potential 500 deaths if the heat persists into Thursday night, as thousands seek shade on beaches and parks and crops suffer while some horses perish in Midwest fields.

Columbus Ohio United States Weather Bureau Northwest Chicago C. A. Donnell United Press United States Atlantic Coast Rockies Midwest Indiana Kentucky New Albany Ind

Mrs Post Heads For New York To Greet Husband

At Port Columbus last night Mrs May Post wife of Wiley Post and Harold Gattr were halted by officials while en route to New York. They are attempting to set a world air speed record in a flight that began Monday from Khabarovsk Siberia toward Nome Alaska. Financial backer F C Hall Oklahoma City oil operator voiced calm as reporters pressed for news.

Columbus Port Columbus New York May Post Wiley Post Harold Gattr F. C. Hall Hall Oklahoma City

Ohio forecast shows fair, warm conditions tonight and Wednesday

General weather in Ohio calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with warmer readings in the northwest area tonight and continued warmth on Wednesday. This summary notes yesterday’s high readings in other cities and lists today's lows in selected locations while predicting favorable conditions for the next 36 hours.

Ohio

Following The Winnie Mae Log Update From June Flights

The Winnie Mae flight log lists leg by leg progress from Roosevelt Field New York to Fairbanks Alaska over June, detailing arrival and departure times across cities including Harbor Grace Chester Hanover Berlin Moscow Novo Siberisk Kirkutsk Blagovestchensk Khabarovsk Nome and Fairbanks with distances noted for each leg. The record shows daily movements from June 23 to June 30 with times in EST and substantial mileages between stops.

All Times Eastern Standard United Press Roosevelt Field N. Y Harbor Grace Nfd Chester Eng Hanover Germany Hannover Berlin Moscow Novo-Sibirsk Siberia Kirkutsk Blagovestschensk

Lorain National Tube retires three veteran department heads

Lorain Ohio June 30 three veteran department heads of the Lorain Works of the National Tube Company retire on pensions. Harry Egolf 824 Middle Avenue Elyria retires after 48 years in steel including 42 with the tube company. I R Williams 3379 East Erie Avenue Lorain retires after 48 years as superintendent of the steel department, just after his 63rd birthday. J C Lahl 1507 Lakeview Boulevard Lorain retires after 33 years as foreman of the truck service department.

Lorain, C Lorain Works National Tube Company Lorain Elyria Harry Egolf Middle Avenue Johnstown Pennsylvania Lorain Steel Company I. R. Williams East Erie Avenue

Man Dies In Peculiar Creek Bank Accident

London Ohio June 30 De c discharge of his target pistol as the creek bank gave way caused the death of Robert L Dunkle 388 The bullet lodged in his head Dunkle with his wife and baby had come from Detroit to spend their vacation with his sister Mrs Gladstone Holway there

London Robert L. Dunkle Dunkle Detroit Gladstone Holway

Elyria man fined for truck overloading charge

H. W. Benjamin of Elyria was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice S. J. George after arraignment on a truck overloading charge. He was arrested by deputy sheriffs.

H. W. Benjamin Elyria Justice 8S J. George

Shivak Fined $25 for Assault and Battery

Frank Shivak of Vincent school district was fined $25 plus costs after arraignment before Justice St George yesterday afternoon. The charge was filed by his wife.

Frank Shivak Vincent Justice St George

Allow $1,250 In Condemnation Suit

A jury in Judge H. C. Wilcox's court awarded $1,250 in the state highway department's condemnation case against Samuel and Ruby Beal tied to the Telegraph road overhead bridge project. The state offered $1,304 prior. Beals sought about $8,000 and plan to appeal. The second case involving Elmer Beal opened with a $1,309 offer as a view of the site occurred.

H. C. Wilcox State Highway Department Samuel Ruby Beal Telegraph Road Raymond S. Powers Attorney General's Office Don W. Myers

Fear Deadlock in Franco American Conversations

Paris June 10 A deadlock feared in talks on Hoover war debts and reparations holiday plan. Mellon adjourned discussions until tomorrow as France stands firm on its reservation to the plan while insisting Germany pay its annuities. Recess taken while Laval Briand and Flandin weigh next steps.

Paris Hoover Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury Washington Germany Mellon Pierra Laval Walter Edge United States Edge Laval Aristide Briand Pierre Etienne Flandin Laval

Water Sweeps Men Into Sewer In Wichita

Two workmen in Wichita were overcome by gas and swept into an open sewer main while removing a sandbag plug. They collapsed and were carried by a strong current toward danger. Police and ambulances responded as rescuers opened a manhole nearby hoping to retrieve the workers.

Wichita Kan

Opening Bids Halted By Injunction In Ohio

A temporary injunction barred State Highway Director Merrell from opening bids for grading and filling on U S Highway No 30 in Wayne County near Wooster. Andrew M Smith of Wooster filed the suit alleging improper route change hearing and lack of council approval. The project, costing about 40600 for grading and filling and 112000 total with finishing, includes a dangerous intersection near Wooster.

Columbus Merrell Wooster Massillon Wayne County Robert Duncan Andrew M. Smith Smith

Bitter Clash at University of Munich riot injures students

In Munich today a Hitlerite student riot targeted Prof Nowiatsky accusing him of defending Versailles terms. Police with swords cleared the campus, the university closed, and a second clash followed a wounded demonstrator led a student parade.

Munich Germany University of Munich Nowiatsky

Swastika Raised at University of Hamburg Amid Turmoil

In Hamburg on June 30, students affiliated with the Hitlerite movement raised the Swastika emblem atop the University of Hamburg. The act occurred during a wild tumult and is described as an anti Semitic symbol by reports.

Hamburg Germany University of Hamburg

Governor Signs Tax and Election Law Bills in Ohio

Governor George White signed the classified intangible tax bill ending the uniform rule system of taxing property. He also signed the Yoder Pollock bill updating election laws with procedural and conduct changes. Both take effect immediately. the tax measure is exempt from referendum.

Columbus Ninety Eighth General Assembly George White

It's Hot in Elyria as Thermometers Vary Across Spots

Elyria residents report extreme heat with readings from ninety to over a hundred degrees depending on shade versus sun. Weather forecasts promise continued fair and warmer conditions with relief in at least 48 hours.

Elyria

Dean Roscoe Pound Weds Widow of Veteran Official

June 30 Harvard Law School Dean Roscoe Pound married Mrs. James E. Miller widow of a Veterans Bureau official in a simple ceremony at St John s Episcopal Church. Canon E Dunlap officiated.

Dean Roscoe Pound Washington Harvard Law School James E. Miller Bureau Canon E. §. Dunlap St. John’s Episcopal Church

Miners March With Hunger Parade Through City

Pittsburgh June 30 The first of seven march columns of unemployed miners reached the city limits at Carrick as about 300 men moved toward West Park for a Hunger Parade. Police escort kept marchers on sidewalks amid threats of tear gas if streets were used. Banners and flags identified groups as unions demand $10 per unemployed worker and $3 per dependent, release of strikers, no evictions, free food for children, withdrawal of armed forces, and abolition of picket injunctions.

Pittsburgh West Park Northside Carrick Brownsville Peter P. Walsh New Kensington Krept National Miners Union Trade Union Unity League

Fire destroys farm buildings at Rochester stock farm

A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Oliver Stocking farm buildings at Rochester shortly before noon. The barn, garage, and tool shed were lost, with hay stored in the barn. Neighbors alerted the Wellington fire department. no one was home, and losses were largely insured. The barn was a five year old replacement for a prior structure burned earlier.

Oliver Stocking Rochester Wellington Fire Department

Two Men Held for Grand Jury on Burglary Charge

John Sapp and William Smith were bound over to the grand jury under $2,500 bond each after arraignment before Justice J. George on burglary charges. Deputies arrested them as they were seen driving from Markley school at night with alleged school furniture.

John Sapp William Smithmire Elyria Avenue Justice 5 J. George Markley School

Youth Who Robbed Father's Bank Placed on Probation

Virgil F. Marshall who robbed his father's bank at Brookville near Dayton Ohio on December 3 1930 then shot himself when capture seemed imminent was placed on five years probation today in common pleas court. Marshall was ordered to report monthly to the court retract statements he made after arrest and make complete restitutions to the bank.

Dayton Virgil F. Marshall Brookville Here Marshall

Fight Fans Follow Title Bout At Chronicle Telegram

Elyria fight fans packing the Chronicle Telegram fight party in front of the paper on Second Street Friday night will have ample room and police protection if needed. The Chronicle Telegram will carry a blow by blow account of the Stribling Schmeling bout via United Press from ringside, with complete radio service and loudspeakers transmitting the event to all attendees.

Chronicle-Telegram Elyria Second Street E. J. Stankard Stribling-Schmeling United Press

Bids Sought For Transformers At Tuberculosis Sanitarium

The building commission voted five to two to advertise for bids on electrical transformers for the tuberculosis sanatorium. Electrical advisors estimated self purchasing could save $400 to $500 annually in electricity costs, and bids will be pursued immediately after advertisement.

Tuberculosis Sanatorium Building Commission

Route 20 Upgrading Planned After Ashland Meeting

State and Federal officials and Oberlin representatives outlined next year’s calendar for Route 20 improvements from the Cuyahoga County line to Elyria. All funds for current work are set, with extensive upgrades anticipated next year, while Federal Highway No 20 Association pledges full cooperation and support.

Cuyahoga County Elyria Ashland J. N. Stone B. A. Sherrill Oberlin H. P. Flasher Federal Highway No. 20 Association

Record-Setting Signups For Cascade Park Swim Classes

Cascade Park reports over three hundred registrations at noon for swimming and life saving classes. Last year 420 enrolled, with more expected before the first class at 10 A M tomorrow. Open to adults and children, instruction covers beginner to advanced levels, and there is no charge.

Cascade Park The Park Commission

Ten Killed in Saloniga Riots Bulletin

Violent Greek Jewish clashes in Salonica flare with ten killed and fifty wounded. Jewish quarter set ablaze at four points, two hundred houses burned. Government contemplates martial law to restore order as tensions run high.

Salonica

Man Shot by Police Held for Pennsylvania Authorities

Ralph Davis of Cleveland was shot in the shoulder while escaping police. He is held at the county jail awaiting arrival of Pennsylvania authorities who have a warrant charging him with breaking and entering and larceny. Davis was arrested at the Fair Grounds after being shot Thursday morning.

Ralph Davis Cleveland Pennsylvania Davis Fair Grounds

Poison liquor blinds husband and kills wife in Elyria

Mrs Elizabeth Balech 58 of 2512 East avenue died in Memorial hospital from wood alcohol poisoning. Her husband John 57 is near death and permanently blind. Police search for source of the poison liquor after a pint purchased Sunday caused acute illness. Coroner Peebles sent tissue for analysis and believes the case may lead to an arrest. Funeral services for Mrs Balech will be Thursday at 10 AM.

Elizabeth Balech East Avenue Memorial Hospital John E. J. Stankard Balech New York Central T. A. Peebles HE. C. Curtiss Peebles Joe Leraught East List Street Lorain Calvin Koratch South Amherst Sudro Ridgelawn Elyria

Thieves Steal Typhoid Germ Vials From Car

Chicago on June 30 Dr T F Churchill Northwestern University pathology instructor warned thieves who took his car might have access to several typhoid germ vials kept in a pocket of the machine The vials could seed a city wide epidemic and Churchill urged their destruction or return of the auto.

Chicaco T. F. Churchill Northwestern University Churchill

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