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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1931

Page

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Bond set at 20,000 for Paul F Kasser in Akron dirigible plot

Akron police report Paul F Kasser faces criminal syndicalism and attempted sabotage charges tied to a plan against the United States airship Akron. A $20,000 bond was fixed as his preliminary hearing was continued to Thursday due to unavailable witnesses. His attorney sought habeas corpus while Cleveland lawyer Mrs Yetta Land criticized the bond as excessive.

Akron, O Paul F Kasser Akron George Hargreaves Asford Hasses Yetta Land Cleveland Ay Wasser Land Harvey Marthottr Paul Po Kassex United States Court of Appeals Yettaland Ater

Trial of Hime Matin WL starts Monday in Cleveland

Final preparations were under way for the Monday trial of Pittsburgh Hymie Martin, accused of killing former Councilman William Potter. Prosecutor Ray T Miller sought to counter Martin's Akron alibi, while defense attorneys William J Minshall and Samuel Rosenberg pursued evidence. Detectives in Pittsburgh reported identifying a man who witnessed Martin flash $5,000 days after the murder.

Cleveland Cornelman William K. Potter Pittsburgh Martin Anthony Koryta Peter Allen William & Potter Ray T Miller Akron Potter William J. Minshall Samuel 8 Rosenberg

Weather Forecast for Ohio and Regions Extended

Cloudy conditions with rain likely in southern areas tonight and showers tomorrow. Warmer in the south and along the Ohio valley within 24 hours as a southern storm moves northeast. Tonight expect slight warming with rain, followed by showers and moderate temperatures Sunday across the region.

Ohio Ohio Valley

Bids Open For Redecorating Elyria Postoffice

Bids to remodel the Elyria post office interior were sent to Washington after opening by Postmaster J W McHenry. Eight bids ranged from 1066 to 3425, six from Elyria contractors, one Cleveland, one Washington. Specifications call for redecorating all rooms offices and lobby on first floor and basement with lighter tones in darker rooms.

Elyria Post Ofice Post Office Department Washington J. W. McHenry Elyria Constractors Cleveland Washinngton Dot Post Office McHenry

Local students place fourth in Lake Erie High League contests

Lake Erie High School League at Lakewood High last night saw Fao ter Tech school representatives finish fourth in both the chorus and extemporaneous speaking events. In chorus Lakewood led, followed by Shaw Elirla and Junkewood, with Roky River sixth. In extemporaneous speaking Lovn card Elirla and Junkewood tied for fourth while Hogky Raver placed sixth. Echler spoke on Soviet Russian Germany, a topic assigned late. The extemporaneous contest is new this year, replacing former debates.

Fa Oter Tech CMO Us Lake Hie Lakewood High School Lakewood Shaw Lorain Etsra Cleveland Heights Roky River Leset Lovn Card Elirla Junkewood Hogky Raver Echler Loval School Soviet Russie Ian Germany Ifm Valestrina Olaf Edward Elgar

Church Attic Home Brew Stolen During Prayer Service

In Vico a church attic containing 16 gallons of home brew and two beer-filled buckets was found by Zack Miller during a prayer meeting. The brewer was hidden by bootleggers but vanished before Sheriff Stidman could seize it, leaving worshippers to pray for the intruder. Earlier, piano virtuoso Ernesto Consolo, esteemed pianist at Florence Conservatory, died in Florence Italy.

Whitesburg Vico Zack Miller F. B. Stidman Florence Italy Ernesto Consolo Florence Musical Conservatory Consolo

Elyria Forms Lions Club With Fraternity of Elyrians

A Lions club was organized in Elyria on Friday at the Newell hotel with officers including Worth A Fauver president RU Charlton vice president Eddie J Hacerout tailwinder and Willan d Spencer secretary treasurer to be elected later. Directors named AB Sauer J M Gentzil James G Vannorn and H G Brand. Charter members list includes Wormstey W Pond Clyde Smith Herbert A Hnevhe T Wo Willis Edward Raus Woatham Pamer and others. The charter meeting, about four weeks away, may host Lions International president Earl Hodees from New York. Local officers sponsor Lorain Lions Club and the Elyria group will meet Mondays at the Sowell hotel.

Elyria Elyrimans Newell Hotel Worth A Fauver RU Charlton Tailwister Eddie J Hacerout Laon Tamner Willand Spencer Eelection Ab, Sauer J. M Gentzil James G Vannorn H G Brand Sowell Hotel Whichrome Lions International Earit Hodees New York Ot Wormstey W Pond Clyde Smith Hebert Willis Edward Raus Woatham Pamer MM Wereald Chartes Slick Hat George ‘Parner Uies Oo Rowe MeCormack Gene M Otte Ko Olibe

Cambridge Triumphs Over Oxford In Annual Varsity Race

Cambridge defeated Oxford in the third renewal of the annual Cambridge Oxford varsity crew race at Putney, finishing in 19 minutes 26 seconds. Cambridge led most of the way, maintaining strong rowing and a two and a half length winning margin.

Hugletr Putney-On-Thimes Eng Cambridge Oxford Hammersmith Bridge the Mall Putney Bridge

Lorain Woman Shot by Son in Home Accident

Mrs Catherine Conner, 64, of Camden Avenue Lorain, is in critical condition at St Joseph Hospital after her son Steve 25 accidentally discharged a 23 caliber automatic revolver displayed to friends. Police report says the live cartridge in the magazine struck her in the abdomen. The gun, linked to a murder in Lorain last year, was recovered after being given to Steve by his nephew.

Steve Catherine Conner Camden Avenue Lorai St Joseph Hospital Lorain Setmer Wrst

National troops guard Joliet prison amid riots

Joliet Illinois March 21 National troops remained on guard over Joliet and Stateville Prisons after a week of rioting that caused two inmate deaths and heavy property damage. Warden Hill testified before a legislative committee while convicts faced hunger protests. The inquiry plans to question two priests about possible causes of the unrest.

Joliet Thoose Elizius Weir George Whitmeyer Whitmeyer Henry C Hill

Race on the Thames Attracts Million Voices Across Bridges

Nearly 1,000,000 spectators watched the river race from bridges over the Thames and from buildings along the banks. The event drew a diverse crowd and was broadcast via an international hook-up.

Thames

Aviators Ready for Hop to Seek Viking Survivors

St Johns New Brunswick March 21 Three aviators prepared to take off weather permitting on a perilous flight to Newfoundland ice fields in search of survivors from the sealing ship Viking blown up six days earlier near Horse Island The crew includes Varick Frissell of New York Arthur G Pearod of Naugatuck Conn Randy Enslow co pilot Merlan Cooper representing Dr Lewis Frissell father of Varick Frissell The Sikorsky plane carries 490 gallons of gasoline has ten hour range and no radar

ST. Johns New Brunswick U?p Newfoundland Viking Horse Island Varick Frisgell New York Arthur G Pearod Naugatuck Conn Koo Hpear St Johny Flying Club Balchen Hans Sikorsky

Unusual Winter Ends As Spring Arrives In Midwest

Chicago reports a historic mild winter with no subzero days since 1870, low precipitation, and minimal snow removal costs. Lake Michigan remained ice free, while a late season cyclone in Clinton Ohio killed three and caused about $60,000 in damage.

Chicago Midwest Weather Bureau Coal Hills Lake Michigan Clinton Ohio

Arctic Submarine Nautilus Initiates Delaware Run

CLAYMONT Del March 21 The Arctic submarine Nautilus slipped its moorings from Teans company poles and headed down the Delaware River. Sir Hubert Wilkins leader of the expedition said it would take at least ten hours before the craft reached the Delaware Breakwater and that it is expected to reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard late tomorrow. The craft was forced to fly up here due to a broken flywheel and other minor mechanical defects.

Claymont Del Teans Company Delaware River Sir Hubert Wilkins Delaware Brooklyn Navy Yard

Three Robberies Cleared Up By Confession

A prisoner in county jail confessed to three robberies and the source of two threatening letters. Warrants of arrest have been issued for three men linked to a gas station robbery on Oberlin road a robbery at Elyria Country Club and a burglary at Walter Nash's property near Oberlin. The confession also clarifies letters to Charles Summers and a missile left at Walter Nash's home. Deputies believe the suspects are currently out of state.

Oberlin Road Elyria Country Club Walter Nash Oberlin Charles Summers W. F Nash

Turkey Gobbler Resists Deputies During Raid

Deputies confront a large turkey on a farm south of here as they raid for liquor. The bird charged them repeatedly, forcing farmer’s sons to corral it into a coop. No liquor was found. Deputy Bob Rogers suffered mud-splattered trousers in the fracas.

Clarence Adams Here Bob Rogers

Survivors in Dicaster Near Starvation on Ice Floes

In St. John’s Newfoundland on March 21 a northeast gale and heavy snow threaten 108 Viking disaster survivors aboard the Sagona. Food is dwindling as ice barriers hinder rescue ships while a Prospero relief run may fail to reach them. Twelve other survivors from a sealing vessel explosion remain on Horse Island, with six too injured to walk. a radio battery on Horse Island falters, risking loss of communication.

ST. Joan's Newfoundland Nlurse Island Kean Tland Itles Horse Island Doctor Moore New York

English Author Bennet Near Death in London

English author Arnold Bennet lies in critical condition after a six week illness. He first contracted influenza and deteriorated, prompting bed rest as doctors monitor his progress. In Washington, Mrs. Robert Bulkley improved after a sudden stroke, with Senator Bulkley at her bedside as physicians anticipate a rapid recovery.

London Arnold Bennett Bennett Buckley Washington Robert J. Bulkley U. S Senator Bulkley Bulkley

Lorain Sailor to Stand Trial in Watte Murder Case

Lorain sailor Edward J. Nolan Jr. 28 will face murder charges in the death and robbery of Norman Watte 63 at a Broadway shop. Special counsel C F Adams and Milton Friedman were appointed, with trial set to begin Monday and the death penalty sought. Prosecutor Don W Myers expects a two day case with a 50 person jury pool.

Common Pleas W. B. Thompson C. F. Adams Milton Friedman Lorain Edward J. Nolan, Jr Sailor Norman Watte Nolan Watt Don W. Myers John Warding Myers Watte Arthur Wallace Wallace Spencer Stevens Maurice Jack) Rice Andrew Szabo Szabo Rice

Rear Admiral Murdock Dies in Manchester Hospital

Rear Admiral Joseph Ballard Murdock USN retired died in a Manchester hospital aged 70. Born Hartford Conn February 13 1851 he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1870 and served as executive officer on the Panther during the Spanish American War. He captained the cruiser Denver and in 1911 became rear admiral leading the Asiatic fleet before WWI duties at Portsmouth Navy Yard. An authority on electricity and naval architecture his works are used in U S naval colleges.

Manchester N. H Joseph Ballard Murdock Hartford Conn U. S. Naval Academy Murdock Panther Denver Andin China Portsmouth Navy Yard U. S. War Colleges

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