Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1928

Page

3

Uproar Over Tax Cuts as Senate Debates Reduction Plan

Treasury warnings of a smaller tax cut prompt consternation as Congress prepares to take up the measure next week. Senator Simmons of North Carolina questions the projections while Smoot weighs committee strategy and Mellon’s figures. Independent Republicans push for debt retirement over sizable tax relief.

Washington Treasury Senator Simmons North Carolina Mance Committee Smoot House Mellon Simmons Wellh

Bogus Dance Ticket Scam Foiled by Police

A confidence man sold tickets for a supposed benefit dance at the Fagles Hall ballroom under the banner of Sons and Wangsters of Union Veterans of the Cir war. The 50 cent tickets were to fund a non existent event. police intervened after a citizen raised an alarm and the scammer fled before collecting money.

Pokce Sons and Wangsters Union Fagles Bail

Three Men Sentenced in Cable Theft Case

Three transients Thomas O H are Rveter Winicke and Joseph Burnz were found guilty of petty larceny for stealing 590 feet of cable belonging to the New York Central Railroad. Mayor James A Hewitt imposed ten days in jail and five dollars in fines and costs.

Thomas O'Hare Rveter Winicke Joseph Burnz James A. Hewitt New York Central Railroad Lee

Political Power Challenged as Prohibition Debate Suppressed

Reported remarks note the instrument of political power discredited while trusted agents conspire with bribe givers to betray party ranks and exploit national wealth. Senator Borah warns that certain influences in both parties seek to avoid issues and avoid a public showdown on prohibition enforcement.

Borah

Successor To Ferris Proves Moot Question

Michigan politics mock debate forms over who will name a U S senator to replace the late Woodbridge Ferris. Gov Green denies Detroit newspaper scoop naming Arthur Vandenberg and leaves Lansing for several days. Possible appointees include Joseph Fordney Albert Sleeper and Chase Osborn with Vandenberg and Green ties noted.

Michigan Goterscor Senate Lansing United States Woodbridge Ferris Detroit Arthur H. Vandenberg Grand Rapids Fred W. Green Vandenberg Green Joseph W.fordney Fordameux Albert EL Sleeper Chase Osborm Settree

Unusual Events Mark Courts New Term Opening

The January term ends with two unusualities for the April term opening on Monday April 2. A jury will be summoned on the first day for a special case in Judge W. B. Thompson's court. The grand jury will not meet until Tuesday April 17, two weeks after the term begins.

Common Pleas Court Judes W.B. Thompson

Emma Justin Dies in Oberlin Hospital at 55

Emma Justin died last evening at 11 30 in Oberlin hospital from pneumonia. She lived on a farm northeast of Oberlin and is survived by Nick Waldecker Chris and Mrs X Webber of Oberlin Mrs Mach of New York and Frank of Elia. Funeral services set for Monday at 9 30 am at Sacred Heart Church in Oberlin with burial at Ridgeville.

Emma Justin Oberlin Hospital Oberlin Nick Waldecker Chris X. Webber Oberln Mre Mach Art of New York Frank Elia Sacred Heart Church Ouserlin Ridgeville

Former Defiance County Treasurer Newe Near Death in Prison

Colubuls Ohio March 30 W Shuter former Defiance county treasurer died near death at Ohio State penitentiary hospital today. Shuter suffers a brain affecting ailment as physician Dr George W Kiel has not yet diagnosed. He was committed March 25 to serve one to 21 years for embezzling 24589 from county funds.

Coluwbuls y_ W. Shuter Defiance County Ohio State Penitentiary Shuter George W. Kiel Prise

Retail insights and weather data cited at Cleveland talk

Iglauer spoke to the Kreams Club detailing retailer profit margins and the need for stockpiles and co operation among merchants in Elyria and Cleveland. He highlighted weather related sales trends from 1927 and presented charts on prices, employment, furnaces, and living costs as the Iviana club quartet provided musical interludes.

Iglauer Kreams Club Thorsday Firi Hallt Bros. Co Dieveland Elyria Muchas Cleveland Munc Fur Mixa Veda ‘Maylor Slee

COURT HOUSE DAK DARKNESS AS ICE STORM HITS

Local notes say the country courthouse operated in near total darkness this morning due to an ice storm causing lights to fail. The Elina Board of Education schedules a special meeting tonight to inspect architect plans for additions to school buildings. Major’s clerk Grast Schrock returns to work after several days at home. Peter J. Lucas Eva Lucas sue Jono L. Thompson Olga Thompson and Marshall H. Fox in common pleas for 8400 dollars plus interest or mortgage foreclosure and seek a temporary injunction to stop demolition of property. Robert L. Knowles petitions in common pleas for dissolution of partnership with Charles Heho and settlement of finances.

Elina Board of Education 1S Seees Peter J. Lucas Eva Lucas Common Pleas Court Jono L. Thompson Olga Thompson Marshall H.fox Robert L. Knowles Charles Heho Che

Lorain Pair Sentenced in Mansfield Burglary Case

Peter Kenzik and John Zadekas, tied to a Lorain break in on Jan 17 1928 at the business place of Catherine Schuller, pleaded guilty before Judge A R Webber in Mansfield. Kenzik received an indefinite sentence while Zadekas saw his term continued as a parole petition moves forward.

Peter Kenzik Lorain Mansfield A. R. Webber John Zadekas Kentik Grana Jurr Catherine Schuller San Hoth Webber

Pastor Wears Overalls to Curb Easter Parade

Henderson Ta March 30 Rev G D Noland pastor of Christian church here will preach in overalls next Sunday and has arranged for church leaders to join in. He says working people should not miss Easter blessings due to dress and that clothes do not make the man, citing fears of dress parades in churches.

Henderson G. D. Noland Christian Church Mr Noland

Honor 65 Memorial Dedicated in Paris Church

A Good Friday memorial altar for 65 killed when a Big Bertha shell struck the St. Gerevais church in Paris ten years ago was dedicated with Allied representatives present. Four Americans including Miss Emma Walien of Rockford Illinois had flames of theirs engraved on the altar.

Paris St. Gervais Emma “‘Walien Rocksford

Davison and Fechet Leave Mexico for Washington

F Trubee Davison assistant secretary of war and Maj. Gen. Fechet chief of the army air service arrive in Vera Cruz by air en route to Washington. They expect to depart for the capital tomorrow after a call on Gen Aguirre commander of the federal garrison and his staff.

Davison Fechet Mexico Vera Cruz F. Trubee Davison Army Air Service Washington Aguirre Staf

Storm Damage Cluttered City Parks and Streets

The account records a freezing storm that bent branches across parkways and streets, with maples splintered and radios affected. Power and telephone lines fell on Cleveland Street and East Fourth Street, while tree limbs blocked sidewalks and a large limb lay across Broad Street. The weather eased from sleet to rain to snow with limited fruit damage.

Beschkes Cleveland Street Beverly Court Woodland East Priver Buckeye Street Lake Avenue Cornell Gravecourt East Fourth Street Bridge Street Broad Street Black River

Rankin Still on the Job Amid Prohibition Rumors

Rumors circulated Thursday that Rankin had been dismissed from the state Prohibition enforcement service. Rankin, in Sandvaky, contacted BM. McDonald, head of enforcement in Columbus, who returned and found the report untrue confirming he remains employed.

E Bankis State Prohibition Enforcement Service Rankin Sandvaky BM. McDonald Columbus Lie

Y Makes Plans For Circus In May

The nixth a model Bumbling Bros. and Sorepaugh's Circus will be held at the Elvria Y in May 3 and 4. Plans announced at the YM C A morning say the circus will feature new acts and a big parade through the state prohibition district on May 3. Practice has begun on several acts as organizers push to surpass last year’s event.

Harry Rankin E. F. Monroe Im Am James A. Hewitt E. J. Stankard Harry Renkin Monroe E.G. Mathews

Andrew Wilson Turned Over To Federal Courts

Andrew Wilson a self admitted chicken thief burglar and auto thief aged 10 has been turned over to Federal authorities in Cleveland for prosecution in a case linked to burglary of a Lake avenue chicken farm. He confessed ties to other Erie county thefts and to stealing a car traveled from Pennsylvania last summer. The report also notes a separate Albania Tirana item about a senate measure restricting polygamy allowing Muslim marriages to Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic adherents.

Andrew Wilson On & Q Cleveland Wilson Lake Avenue Erie County Albania Tirana

Divorce Granted After 35 Years of Marriage

Harriet R Crowl was granted a divorce from Alfred E Crowl by Judge A R Webber on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple had been married thirty five years. Parents should guide girls in charting personality and self expression, urged by Professor George W Friedrich at a St Paul conference, urging moderation in dress and behavior.

Harriet R Crowl A. R. Webber Alfred E Crowl ST. Paul Man Northwest Conference For Child Health George W. Friedrich State Teachers’ College St Cloud

Target Range Links Boy to Parents Death

Newark authorities link 12 year old Jackson Warren son of Mr and Mrs Frank J S Warren to the double shooting deaths in an unexplored Warren cellar where he practiced shooting before apparently killing his parents with two shots and taking his own life.

Newark N. J Warren Cellar Jackson Warren Frank JS Warren

Romania Agrees to Pay France in Sixty-Two Years

Paris reports an accord where Roumania will repay its war debt to France over sixty two years totaling 192 259 400 dollars including interest. Also notes Mellon expects no harm from gold exports and France may seek head credit after elections. Ruth Draper wins papal audience in Rome.

Roumania France Paris United States England Mellon Washington Europe Treasury Federal Reserve Bank Yae

Good Friday to be smokeless in Rome youths group

Rome reports Good Friday will be smokeless as Italian Catholic youths association urges young men to avoid cigars cigarettes and pipes and donate one lira to the association for the occasion.

Rome ItaHan Catholic Yauths’ Association

Strikers Granted Jury Trial in Milwaukee Court

In Milwaukee on March 30 nineteen striking workers charged with contempt of court were the first in federal court history to be granted a jury trial.

Milwaukee Wis

Case Looms to Supreme Court Over Bridge Plans

A representative for Finegold and Assistant County Prosecutor Vandemark said the case will be carried to the Supreme Court for a final decision if needed. Attorney Johnson said the plaintiffs seek a rapid ruling and are willing to waive technicalities to speed the matter, arguing taxpayers deserve clarity on the bridge legality.

Finegold Supreme Court R F. Vandemark High Court Johnson Nole

Ask the Policeman Means Jail in Faris Paris

American tourists in Paris face arrest for seeking information from a police officer under new regulations forbidding speech to the frame officer. The item notes a crackdown on interactions with authorities and implies punitive measures for noncompliance.

Faris Paris

Tiffin man sues neighbor for 10000 damages

Rich ard Decker of Fostoria, railroad worker, yesterday filed suit seeking 10000 damages from Herbert Booth claiming Booth called him a bootlegger and caused job loss.

Tiffin Herbert Booth Richard Decker Fostoria Booth

Markets snapshot fuels mixed farm price signals

Cleveland hogs and cattle markets show varied strength amid steady to firm receipts. Chicago grain quotes hold steady with slight shifts in butter eggs and potatoes. Toledo wheat and corn advance modestly. Minneapolis grain futures mix as oats and flax trade steady.

Night Storm Leaves Elyria Area in Darkness and Damage

A severe early morning storm knocked out electric service across Elyria Ridgeville Oberlin Wellington Gratton and the between Elyria and Lorain. Poles wires and trees blocked roads while streetcar and railroad service faced delays. Crews labored to restore telephone lines and power through the night.

Elyria Telehpone Mnemen Ines Ridgeville Cleveland Oberlin Wellington Elaria Oberlin College East College Street Gratton Lorain

Marry After 30 Year Engagement Nears Finish

Kansas City March 30. A marriage that was delayed for thirty years by Samuel N. Ackerman 65 and Miss Clara B Bethaler 44 occurred at Ackerman’s bedside so the woman he had faced for over a quarter century could inherit his property.

Kansas City Samuel N. Ackerman Clara B. Bethaler

Doubt Cast on Tales of Big Winnings in Exchange

Reports from The New York Times and The New York Herald Tribune cast doubt on sensational stock speculation in recent weeks. Some stories of vast gains and losses are exaggerated, while a few traders claim substantial fortunes and high commissions. A move to limit trading days is discussed as a remedy amid brokerages’ strained clerical work.

New York New York Times New York Herald-Tribune George Briges Buchanan New York Stock Exchange West Buchanag Reptogle Durant Livermore Exchange Board of Governors

U S Winning War On Rum Drinking at School Parties

Washington reports progress in curbing college alcohol use with a peak during football season. Assistant Secretary Lowman cites fall deaths from bootleg liquor and notes enforcement will target college bootleg networks as the new season approaches.

U. S Washington Lowman Boolleg Hooch Upnersus Treasury Midwest Lreas Urs I T

Soil baking and how to prevent it in gardens

The article explains how poor soil conditions due to ignorance and dry weather bake soils into brick like masses. It advises adding humus and decaying vegetable matter, using stable manure or compost, liming deficient soils, and keeping surface soil stirred to retain moisture.

Esthonys Native Costumes Vanishing In Estonia

Reval Estonia reports that Estonian farmerettes are abandoning traditional multicolored regional costumes for silk stockings and short modern skirts. Once worn by both men and women in vivid Slavonic hues, the garments fade as dance lessons and modern dance styles spread.

Tallinn Reval

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rellons Fuge Frichten Defiance County Treas Court House Schrock Grast Schrock Poliler Headquarters Kenzik Federal iMarried Ruth Draper Pius XI Clinton Lord Astor Sali London Astor House Victoria Embarkment China Tokyo North Sandusky Dean Denslow Lazton Denslow Norwalk Brothers Mansfield Reformatory Here Women’s National Committee For Law Enforcement Com Henry W Peabody Beverly Mass Newcomerstown Earl Sether Ohio George Rogers Clark Memorial Commission Donaher Emma S. Rackins Cincinnati Horace 5. Kelfer Springfield George A. Marino Edward Orton Walter W. Boulger Chillicothe Earl Gibson Reno Net Gibson Hamilton Butler County Bar Association Common Pleas George Schelhorn Schelhorn Lucian Kahn Hia Bar Association Derlin August Vorsellen Seady Chicago Florida Bliss Cuba Florida Teaas Timothy A. T Toledo Ghains Toledo Doomestic Minneapole Grains Minneapolis Ucnchange Elyria Eagles Elyria Fence Co Masonic Tempie Lola Maddock S14 &H St April
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication