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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1931

Page

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Bean to resign as head of General Industries

A. G. Bean of Elyria, newly elected president of White Motor Car Company, will resign Thursday as president of General Industries Company. He will remain a board member. A. L. Patrick also resigns as General Industries treasurer while continuing as director and secretary, to ease duties from joint roles.

General Industries Whites Motor Car Co Cleveland A. G. Bean Elyria White Motor Car Company General Industries Company Bean A. L. Patrick

Self defense plea in murder case at Thompson court

Nick Muhich father of six pleads self defense in a second degree murder case over a drunken brawl that ended with Mike Zawacki dying from a thigh wound. Muhich claims he acted during a scuffle in Joseph Paul home basement as Basil Delama argues for the defense. Assistant prosecutor John Harding presents the state's case as jurors weigh possible life imprisonment.

Nick Muhich W. B. Thompson Muhich Mike Zawacki Joseph Paul Zawacki Paul Basil Delama Mubich John Harding

Earthquakes in U S Predicted This Year

Washington dispatch reports Rev Dr Sohon seismologist at Georgetown University warns that so called earthquake weather may bring more shocks in the United States this year. He notes 1930 was quiet but other regions have already felt tremors and says the Middle West could be affected though the national capital is deemed safest.

Washington United States S. W. Sohon Georgetown University Father Sohon Middle West

Ohio Weather Outlook with Cold Night Ahead

Generally fair and continued cold tonight in Ohio. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness and a rising temperature. Eastern storm lingers with snow in the region and Upper Ohio Valley. Northwest roving alarm. temperatures dip in the lake region. Shippers forecast: north to 18-20 above, south to 23 above, west to 20-36 above.

Ohio Ohio Valey Ake

Relief Work Accelerated in quake struck Jugoslavia

King Alexander supervised relief efforts in southern Jugoslavia as a thousand refugees faced cold hunger and injury. He toured Piravo and Kara Gjergijevo distributing food and tents while confirming hundreds dead and thousands displaced amid ruined villages and a harsh winter.

Belgrade Jugoslavia Alexander Piravo Kara Gjergijevo Pravada United Press Gjevgjelija Valandoyo Karageogevatch Mirohce

Under Secretary of State Near Death

Joseph P. Cotton under secretary of state lies gravely ill at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore after weeks of illness and two major surgeries to halt spinal infection including removal of his right eye. Stimson and Cotton family members were at the bedside. Stimson arrived from New York and refused to comment.

Baltimore Joseph P. Cotton Johns Hopkins Hospital Stimson Cotton George Franklin Isabell Cotton New York

Cross Country Flight Starts From Long Beach Airfield

In Long Beach California on March 10 Captain Ira Eaker Army flyer successfully lifted off at 5:13 A M EST from National Guard Airport on a non stop flight to New York after two earlier attempts failed He aims to break the transcontinental record of 15 hours 25 minutes 2 seconds held by Captain Frank M Hawke.

Long Beach Calif Ira Eaker National Guard New York Eaker Frank M. Hawke

Industrial Fund Campaign 13 Announced In Elyria

One hundred Elyrians will start next week on a campaign to raise an Industrial development fund through stock sales by the Elyria Investment Company. Mayor James A Hewitt chairs the drive, with 10 teams of 10 workers each and an executive, publicity, and dinner committee formed at a Chamber of Commerce meeting attended by 14 business leaders.

A. J. Curren William Gollmar Henry Heidrich J. B. Johnson Ralph Murbach J. C. Parech Karl Plocher Glade Thomas R. F. Vandemark Jas. A. Hewitt E. L. Whitney A. C Hudcutt A. H. West Harry Reynolds Arthur H. Waters Alex Williamson Hannaford Chamber of Commerce Jay Howenstine Elyria Investment Company James A. Hewitt A. M. Hannaford J. ©. Crisp C. E. Tucker A. H. Waters Alex Altfeld W. N. Harding Alfred O'Donnell S. B. Pfau

Progressives to hear experts on social problems

Delegates plan a conference with expert discussions on social and economic proposals rather than rallies. Senator Norris will welcome, with panels on public utilities, farm relief, tariffs, unemployment, and general representation. A sixth session may sum up outcomes before summer work on next winter's congress agenda.

Washington Norris Repu Congress Norma Borah Idaho Nortis Cutting Reph N. M Costigan Dem Cole

West Ave Woman Badly Injured in Auto Crash

Mr and Mrs H A Ryan of 1821 West Avenue were injured in an automobile accident near Barberton yesterday noon and taken to Barberton hospital. Mrs Ryan is in serious condition and Mrs Forbush of La Grange, mother of Mrs Ryan, suffered injuries as well. The three had been taking a relative to Massillon and were returning when the crash occurred.

H. A. Ryan West Avenue Barberton

Indian Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Witch Belief

Nancy Bowen a Seneca Indian woman pleaded guilty in Erie county court to first degree manslaughter in the killing of Mrs. Clothilde Marchand. The case ties to the death of a Buffalo woman during 1930 linked to beliefs in witchcraft. Lila Jimerson was acquitted. Bowen’s plea was accepted to avoid trial, citing age and her role as witness for the state.

Buffalo N. Y Nancy Bowen Clothilde Marchand Erie County Court Nancy Henri Marchand, Jr Lila Jimerson Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Wancy Lila Ma Rch F. Bret Thorrt Guy B. Moore Moore

Editor of Humorous Pub in Havana Attacked by Mob

In Havana on March 10 a mob attacked the weekly humor publication Wharikato, setting the building on fire and firing over 100 shots. Editor Julio Guanaurd was wounded near the ear, while cartoonists Hurtado Mendoza and Ferre Elias were severely beaten.

Havanna Cuba Humorong Wharikato Julio Guanaurd Hurtado Mendoza Ferre Elias

Columbia Township Residents to Decide Incorporation Issue

Residents of Columbia township will vote on April 15 to choose whether to incorporate as a village or remain a township. The move stems from opposition to a Du Pont nitroglycerin and dynamite magazine project. Supporters say incorporation would grant control over building codes hog farms and police protection, while opponents cite concerns over the magazine. The election is organized by trustees P W Heineman M H Bartter and A D Carpenter with local leaders L J Sabing Charles Hales Perry Reisinger John Buckley Grills and others guiding the village effort.

Columbia Township P. W. Heineman du Pont de Nemours Company Common Pleas Court Heineman M. H. Bartter A. D. Carpenter Village Movement L. J. Sabing Charles Hales Perry Reisinger John Buckley Grills

Woman collapses in murder trial in Valparaiso

In Valparaiso Indiana March 10 Mrs Murrell Clemens fainted and was carried from Virgil Kirkland’s murder trial as state attorney Edward Freund condemned the defense for prompting a second autopsy of Arlene Draves. Her father Charles Draves and brother Ken were present.

Valparaiso Ind Murrell Clemens Virgil Kirkland Arlene Draves Edward Freund Arlene

woman flyer to Richmond convention by air and rail

Miss McClench plans to shorten travel to the federation convention in Richmond Virginia by flying from Detroit to Chicago where she will board a special train for Richmond. The passenger list will be all women as part of the travel arrangement.

H. MecClench Federation Richmond Miss McClench Detroit Chicago Marion Marion McClench Ann Arbor Mich National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Plane Crashes Near Mounds Oklahoma Kill Three

A plane crashed 1.5 miles south of Mounds Oklahoma killing three people and seriously injuring two others. The dead were David Reed 19 Mrs J T Reed 58 and a youth named Casey. Injured were J R Hayes the Wewoka pilot and J T Reed Jr 15. Hayes had spent the night at the Reed home and invited the Reed family for a ride. They had reached about 500 feet altitude when the crash occurred. Cause not yet determined.

Mounds Okla Here David Reed J. T. Reed Casey J. R. Hayes Wewoka J. T.reed, Jr Hays Reed

Blaze Causes $20,000 Loss at Thomas Greenhouses

A defection flue fire at the Thomas greenhouses on the Atlantic and Pacific highway four miles northwest of Higginspor t caused $20,000 damage. The office building housing packing, stack and boiler rooms burned. nearby greenhouses and a chrysanthemum shipment worth $1,500 were destroyed. Firemen from Higginspor t extinguished the blaze.

Higginsport Thomas Greenhouses Atlantic & Pacific Highway Here Higgigsport

Family Teary Scene At Court Ends In Tears

In a courtroom moment, Arlene's sister Elsie and Carolyn broke into tears as Toom was carried from the court. Kirkland remained immobile in the gallery while his mother Mrs. Elmer Kirkland tried to rise before being restrained by her husband.

Neth Toom. Kirkland Arlene Elsie Carolyn Elmer Kirkland

Sheriff outlines plans for county radio installation

Sheriff Clarence Adams said he is gathering data on police broadcasting equipment and costs for the Lorain County Commission. He aims to equip night patrols on county roads and possibly Lorain and Elyria cars with radios to relay theft reports, with prices starting around 1000 dollars.

Clarince Adams Adams Cleveland Lorain Elyria

Uncle of General Dawes Ill in Marietta

Marietta March 16 William W Mills 7 president of the First National Bank treasurer of Marietta College and director of nea in howe? we bag veritically fie day with afivense. He: bn theta je General Charles OG. Dewes Oa hemadot to Great hb

Dawes Marietta William W. Mills First National Bask Marietta College Nea Howe Charles OG. Dewes

Ohio Senate weighs investigation of highway dept amid irregularities

Charges of irregularities in letting contracts and highway construction spur a senate resolution by Senator Lorbach to form a six member investigation committee to probe the State Highway Department. A related measure to probe the $5 million state office building project was also set for introduction.

Colubus State Highway Department Senate David Lorbach Cincinnati Lorbach Frank E. Whittemore Aron House Clark Aulmend Fulton County Hubert Marshall Ohio Jn Mildren Washington County White Virgil Cramer Toledo Supreme Appeals House Committee Finance Committee House Committee of Banks and Banking

Making An Early Choice

The spring housing rush begins as many people seek better quarters. Early renters aim to secure a top vacancy before others, highlighting the competitive market and the need for prompt decisions.

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