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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1927
Page
1
City officials from several towns push for an agreement to curb rate hikes. Talks focus on a four year plan and a two year flat rate, with dispute over whether a rider should follow. Attorneys met Friday to map next steps toward a unified settlement.
Bulletin from The Rock Arkansas reports towns along the Arkansas Mississippi floodfront nearly submerged. Walls of water flood Knowlton Laconia and surrounding areas, causing deaths, property loss, and crop damage as workers race to shore up levees and warnings spread by radio.
Fay Co. announced a dividend of 50 cents a share payable April 5 to stock of record in 131. Directors previously paid 13 percent dividends through 1917 and 1926, with 1921 payments discontinued after a 7 percent rate. YD Berry Sr, retired years ago, resumes asso ciation and is re elected president as conditions improve and prospects look favorable.
The opening of the season at Lorain Harbor is noted amid rain as William McLaughlin of Sandusky leads a trip aboard a straighter built during the winter.
The elusive bandit who robbed the Cortland Savings Bank again evaded pursuers for hours, then was trapped in a Bazetta township wooded thicket. About $1,500 was taken and five hundred armed citizens joined Sheriff John Smith in the hunt before he was captured after fleeing on foot.
Julia Mazer of 1409 Wexinston Avenue Lorain pleaded guilty in the court of common pleas to possession of a gallon of raisin Jack found in her home by prohibition officers O. E. Rankin and Frank Smith. She admitted joint ownership with her husband Mike Mazer who could not appear in court. The case was continued until Friday April 1 for sentence. Bond was fixed at $1000.
Regular Chronicle Telegram edition last night featured the jury verdict in Cleveland finding George J. Mackay and his partner guilty of embezzlement and reported Major Seagrave setting a new racing car speed record at Daytona Beach Florida.
The Ohio Supreme Court rules sixty days the maximum for insolvents jailed for failure to pay fines. The decision, first in years, follows a U S Supreme Court ruling on liquor case trials. The court declares the Crabbe Act as applied to justices and mayors courts unconstitutional, affecting hundreds of inmates statewide.
In Cleveland, March 39, George J. Mackay, linked to a million dollar swindle, stood trial a second time. He confronted Lewis Flaugh who alleges a 2,758 fraud. Flaugh’s charges rank among Mackay’s strongest indictments. associate Flora H. Kelsey and Mackay were yesterday convicted of embezzling from a widow.
Two inmates Juha Vivitz and Jon Klemm in Lorain County Jail may be freed after the Ohio Supreme Court refused to review a lower court order. The indigent prisoners were fined $1,000 and costs for liquor law violations and have not paid. The ruling limits pretrial or post conviction confinement for unpaid fines to sixty days. It remains unclear whether they will be released or must file affidavits of inability to pay.
Mrs Teonard Kip Rhinelander plans to sue for separation on grounds of abandonment in New Rochelle. She has withheld action until the state’s highest court upheld her victory in the marriage annulment case. She may seek alimony exceeding $300 monthly as she has received during the annulment process.
Nethost Michigan March 29 Henry Ford the world s richest man is in his own hospital here after an auto accident on Sunday night. He was driving a personal coupe when a crowded car forced him off the road near his estate. Ford stumbled from the wreck, walked up an embankment, and was found dazed but able to move. No other details were given.
Washington reports say Philippine leaders in the U S Congress are boosting a campaign for independence from U S supervision as China’s nationalist success reshapes regional power. Officials argue a democratic Asia would lessen Japan's threat and bolster Philippine self rule.
Albert N Pauly as administrator of Iyles Pauly seeks 35000 in damages from Mary Walton and Euber Praca Line in Green Springs Ohio for the death of Mrs Patty Jent Pauly whose car was struck on the East Bridge Street bridge by a Huber Truck with trailer. The jury awarded 7500 in damages to Pauly.
Police detained Tay Weston 24 and Charlie Thompson 27 after a gun missing from flansery hinch toe rey giver goons on Hast Avenue. Weston pleaded not guilty to stealing the revolver. Thompson awaits further charges as investigators probe the vehicle and whisky found in a chain grocery truck.
A house moves to ban operation of public dance halls and skating rinks on Sundays. A resolution to establish state highway polices was also charged, proposing that women convicted of misdemeanors be sent to equity faux instead of Margavilie reformatories.
A young boy named Halitzka was struck by a car near his home at 28 South Maple and 004 Middle Avenue. Witnesses said he attempted to cross the street as a car driven by Raul Writz approached. he was treated by a doctor at the scene for a leg fracture.
Dispute over wages drives coal mine operators and United Mine Workers as central district talks stall. Miller cites union needs. Hamilton says arbitration impossible on tired-demand rules. Central competitive side holds firm for wage cut. continued conflict hints at extended stalemate. Continued on Page 2.
Chicago man narrates a despondent motive after fatally shooting laborers tied to his family’s hardship. He first killed Joseph Clements in Creager and then shot construction foreman John Prete as his children listened to an evening prayer.
Fire today destroyed the Richwood Clay Company's plant in the northern part of leh wood Vien county. The fire started near a kiln and damaged drain tile and building materials. Two fires in nearby Mechanicsburg caused about six dollars in damages. one fire hit downtown bakery area threatening a block, while the second damaged the home of Kate Neer as Urbana and Mechanicsburg fire departments battled flames.
Reports indicate a deadly blast trapped hundreds of miners at Ehrenfeld near Johnstown Pennsylvania and killed eight men at Saline County Mine No 4 near Harrisburg Illinois officials fear many workers are buried in Ehrenfeld while rescue teams rush to both sites with doctors nurses and救援 personnel.
The article reports a destructive fire at One Suidivate Chook destroying the building and causing multiple fatalities and injuries. Five people died and a class estimator valued the loss at 50000 dollars. Victims include Bion T Philbrook 65 Miss Vary O'Brien and George Gane 60. Pred Benjamin is listed as critical at Cre Frank H ospitel with injuries.
Prohibition agents seized liquor valued at 300000 after a shipment landed aboard the steamer Kilmarnock and was transferred to vessels before seizure Sunday. Newark police chief George Gross was taken into custody as the investigation unfolded.
Justice Willan in district supreme court took under advisement the appeal filed by Harry Sinclair, noted magnate, regarding a rental dispute. The proceedings focus on the actions of Sinclair and the related district court decision in Washington.
Government and defense debated key legal points as Arthur Ston, convicted of murdering his stepmother, faced sentencing. Judge J. We Darby denied a new trial and imposed life imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary.
Lorain March 30 The American Shipbuilding Company won a contract to build a new oil tanker for the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. The vessel will be 20 feet overall 52 feet beam and will have a two million gallon capacity. Two more Standard Oil barges are under construction and a 687 foot steamboat will be the largest on fresh water. One tug is wing built making a total of four ships now under construction. Construction begins after the current boats are finished. In Columbus motor cycle officer Horace L Elliott is dead from injuries after his machine skidded into a safety zone.
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