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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1928

Page

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Four Bandits Rob Columbus Savings Bank

Four well dressed men robbed the Columbus Savings Bank in Ohio as it opened for business. They menaced employees and customers, rifled cages, escaped in a car, and fled with an estimated 75000. Police and detectives searched the area while an air patrol assisted.

Columbus. O Columbus Savings Bank Tiwo Henry Dickson UFL Revero Buer Sern Nortet Aviation Field Frank McKee fFame Steelton Citizens Savings and ‘Trust Company H. G. Heise

Plan 10 Pave Olveral Streets Paving Initiative

City engineer prepared plans and specifications for paving ten streets in the Ohio area. The project covers Ohio east of Harwood Beverly enwri from the north end to Nichols court and Hillsdale court from Furnace street to Mendcourt. Commit reports detail the paving scope and route.

Cowmel Mest Ohio Harwood Beverly Enwri Nichols Court

Rotary District Governor Addresses Elyria Club

Charles Starker of Ashtabula district served as guest speaker at the Elyria Rotary meeting. He praised club leadership, stressed Rotary as a philosophy of life and urged attendance, contrasting a successful man with a Rotarian who neglects service. Lawrence Webber welcomed him and appreciation followed. before the talk, Robert Moore performed moral solos and the Rotary orchestra provided music.

Charles Starker Rotary Club Arkey F. Alien H. Squire Focal Club Iis Rotary Starke Starker Lawrence Webber Starkey Robert Moore

Political battle in brief across party lines and delegates

The report outlines a busy campaign scene with Reed urging unity for a Democratic victory in the 4 Democrat ticket, Hoover delegates chosen by Republicans in New York districts for Kansas City, Hoover's strategy on Indiana delegates, Welergates from Mortana backed by Smith supporters, drys fearing southern harm from a Smith nomination, Lowden hinting at Illinois support, and Bowers and Robinson named as potential convention leaders.

James A. Reed Salt Lake City Commerce Herbert Hoover New York Kansas City Alfred B. Smith Mortana Thomas 4. Walsbh New York State Democratic Committee Drys St. Petersburg Fla Alfred E.mich South Claude Bowers Indiana Houston Tex Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas

Forged large fund theft stalks Avon Lake victim

Police search for two con men who drugged Rose Bushman of Avon Lake then forced her to withdraw 7000 dollars from Lorain and Berlin Heights banks and hand it over. Victim identified the assailants. officials suspect local racketeers behind the crime.

Lorain Lorain Bank Berlin Heights

Elyria Merchants To Donate Revues To Teacher Associations

The Board of Trade reports net receipts from the ing Stxvle Revur staged by Elyria merchants on Monday and Wednesday nights March 12 and 17 will be donated to the Ely Ferent Teacher Associations. Funds support school betterment as the Rialto theatre revue event proceeds. The program includes performances from the Peer Ohio quarter, renowned in Elyria and nearby areas.

Board of Trade Elyria Wasda Ely Cyen Rialto Theatre Beng Diel Auit

Lindbergh Drops From Clouds At Bolling Field

Lindbergh flew into Bolling Field from Belleville during the night and landed at 6 29 a m unannounced. He remained private about companions and next moves. He is to receive Congress Medal of Honor from President Coolidge on March 21 for the New York Paris flight.

Washington Cal Charles A. Lindbergh President Coolidge New York-Paris

National banks call issued by comptroller of currency

Washington March 6 The comptroller of currency requests a report on the condition of all national banks as of February 28. The call seeks financials, assets and liabilities, and other standard banking metrics from every federally chartered institution.

National Bank Washington Comptroller of Currency

Ten Persons Burned to Death Near Quebec

A rural house near Waller Junction in Quebec burned last night from an overheated furnace. Ten people died including Mrs Thomas Cliche and her eight children plus the father-in-law Charles Cliche. Thomas Cliche and wife escaped in night clothes to summon help but only the wife returned.

Quebec Thomas Cliche Charles Cliche Waller Junciion Thomas Chebe

Elyria Auto Counts Rise in County Over Past Year

An annual report by the County Automobile department shows Lorain County total vehicles at 20 499 with Elyria at 3 187 up from last year. Elyria and Lorain lead, Amherst Avon Lake Oberlin and other towns list varied counts, with funds from car taxes allocated to streets and roads.

Elrria Mareh BR. BR Hak County Automobile Eens Department Lorain Elxira Lorain County Loias I & Moner Elyria Amherst South Amherst Isa Avon Avon Lake Eleria Crafton LaGrange Ro Hester Oberlin Shaield Lake Wellincioa

State to halt driving with one headlight at night

State authorities plan to arrest and prosecute automobile owners who drive at night with only one headlight. Officials say cars missing a headlight are a major danger on state highways and action will be taken to stop the practice.

R. BE Strar Hakes

Three Amherst Men Fined for Intoxication

Three South Amherst men Roy Finley Arthur Porter and William Welsh were fined five dollars and costs each by Justice S J George yesterday afternoon after pleading guilty to intoxication. They were brought in by Deputy Sheriff Curl E GTB 802.

Justice George South Amherst Roy Finley Arthur Porter Wilam Welsh S. J. George Sherif Curl E

Cleveland Southwestern Railway franchise up for council action

The Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co sought a new city franchise. Council discussed audit needs and fare implications while company officials urged prompt action. Key figures included Frank Wilson, Roy Moulton, George Stevens, and counsel L. R. Fanuer as talks aimed to resolve service and fare questions.

Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co Transportation and Power Company Southwestera Dise Frank Wilson Cleveland Southwestern Wilson LL. B. Fanuver Cleveland South- Western Roy Montton Steam Sunset Railways Counelman George Etevens Sterve Vic Afvrcon Jones Stevens Moulton Jones Geier Kennedy Charles FE. Kopp Elyria Central Labor Lnion Kopp Cervic Central Labor Tnion George Richwine L. R. Fanner

Court funds seek extra health nurse for Elyria

The court last night accepted a finance committee report recommending funding for an additional health nurse in Elyria at a salary of 1800 dollars. A letter from the Elyria Board of Health asked whether funds could be provided for salaries of board employees.

Elyria Courct Finance Committee Elywia Board of Health Board of Health

Hawthorne Street Water Main Petition Referred

Property owners on Hawthorne street petitioned the council for a water main between Greely and Poplar streets. The request was referred to the fighting and waterworks committee.

Hawthorne Street Council Greely Poplar Streets Fighting and Waterworks

Lindbergh Arrives by Air Then Vanishes In Mystery

Col John A. Paegelow reports Lindbergh arrived by airplane yesterday and has since disappeared. He quips that tracking the plane would yield better results than his own efforts, offering no location details. The remark underscores uncertainty surrounding Lindbergh's whereabouts.

Lindbergh Belleville John A. Paegelow Scott Army Cal Charles A. Lindbergh Paegleow United Press

Elyria Council Approves 20000 Bond Issue for Parks

Elyria council voted to issue a 20000 bond to support park board improvements, the second installment of 49000 approved for park works. Debate centered on whether to seek public approval for future bonds and whether park funds could be better spent on entrances or other enhancements.

Park Board Elyria Geo. Stevens George Stark James A. Hewitt Maxer Georgine Fiford Elvrra Park Commission

Plan Insanity Defense For Chisholm

Crown Point Indiana five attorneys plan to start preparing an insanity defense for George Chisholm 35 a Canadian World War veteran who confessed to drowsing his two email sons and faces first degree murder charges after a hearing at Lake County jail. Attorneys said physicians would examine him to assess the insanity claim and whether the confessions obtained under duress can be used. The defense intends not guilty by reason of insanity at trial.

Crown Point Ind George Chisholm Todey Chisholm Lahe Chicago Connor

Stinson Monoplane Crash Tests Ice for Endurance Attempt

Edward A. Stinson and George Haldeman planned to shatter the endurance record by crossing Lake St. Clair. The monoplane broke through ice during testing, damaging the propeller and front wheels as they attempted to take off.

MT. Clemens Mich Marck Waich Edward A. Stinson George Haldeman Jake St. Clair Stinson Haldeman

Lorain Council Creates Harbor Improvement Commission

The Lorain City Council enacted an ordinance to form a five member citizen commission appointed by the mayor. The panel will study Lorain harbor improvements and make recommendations to the city.

Loratn Harbor Loratn Mar Lorain City Lorain Harbor

School Board Seeks Advance in Public Funds Allocation

The Board of Education met to request fifty thousand dollars in advance from tax distributions for public schools. They will question the city solicitor about alley parking near the high school and reviewed bids for a heating pipeline to Franklin school. The meeting confirmed a teacher appointment and reviewed architect plans for new classrooms and administration space.

Board of Education Paperty Betwe Middle Franklin School West Avenue Sindergarten Acheo Ars

Levine 3 Plane on Way to Cuba from Mitchel Field

Levine and crew in a Bellanca monoplane depart Mitchel Field for Havana, Cuba after a long transatlantic style flight. Wilmer Stultz piloted with Miss Mabel Goll from Rochester New York and Paris France. The group planned a 1300 mile flight with 13 hour time estimate and 539 gallons of fuel onboard.

Levine Cuba Columbia Flying Havana A. Levine Alitchel Bieta Clarence Chamberlain Dew Mitch Germany Wilmer Stuliz ii Mahei Bell Caroline Leiine Sell la America Mabel Bol Aocom

Property Dispute Case Seeks Division Of Fathers Estate

In a morning session Judge Webber presided over the partition dispute of Gresavitz heirs. One party seeks his rightful share of their father Johan Gresavitz estate amid ongoing litigation. The court ordered distribution of funds from a recent sale as rights of the involved parties are determined.

Tone Creavitz T Ie Webber Gresavitz Johan Gresavitz Elarmi Sophnacing Cou Joseph Gre Gale Soon Ag Its

Commissionmen reject Dunton Ditch proposal

Lorain County Commissioners reject the Dunton Ditch plan to Sheffield Township after a brief morning hearing, stating that costs would be out of proportion to the benefits.

Lorain County Dunton Sheffield Township

Velma West pleads guilty during Ohio murder case

Velma West, 21, of Cleveland, pleads guilty to second degree murder in Perry Township court. Judge J. D. Barnes sentences her immediately to life with eligibility for parole in ten years at Marysville reform school, ending a sensational Ohio case.

Marysville Painesville CO Velma West T. Edward West Cleveland Velma J. D. Barnes Marysvile, C Francia Poulson Poulson Perry Taman Rasmus Saushi Stit Velina Intermeys B. L. van Woort Reynolds

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