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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1927

Page

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GOAL MINES 10 SHUT DOWN TONIGHT IN OHIO COAL STRIKE

In Columbus Ohio on March 21 miners and operators failed to reach a wage agreement as midnight shutdown looms. The Jacksonville scale of 7.50 a day and nonunion rates of 4 to 5 fuel a fiercly contested wage dispute affecting Hocking Valley and Ohio coal fields. Leaders press for renewed talks while union members consider eastward fields.

Columbus Hocking Valley Ohio Jacksonville Toledo Indianapolis West Virginia Kentucky Washington The United Mine Workers Des Moines Towa Morgan Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lews Coal Operators Association

Mine Disaster Blame Points to Gas Boss Georgia? McCoy

A Tennessee legislature report assigns responsibility for the Mack wood mine disaster that killed 57 men to gas boss George McCoy. The Roane Iron Company and the state board of examiners are cited for indirect fault for certifying the unsafe manager without proper grading.

Nashville Tenn Mackwood George McCoy Wate Roane Iron Company State Board of Examiners McCoy Rydbossa

Prepare to Widen West Second Street

Workmen today plac tics sow tne electric light poles on West Second Street from Court Street to West Avenue in preparation for widening the street five feet each side of the pavement. Legislation to authorize the improvement will be introduced at the next city council meeting. The plan has been under council consideration and aims to aid the fire department and ease congestion on Broad Street.

West Second Street Court Street West Avenue Counsell Broad Street

Levee Break Threatens Ark Town Flooding

Snow Lake Arkansas and nearby farming areas are submerged by several feet of water after the Mississippi overflowed its levee. A second circle levee break endangers about 2,000 refugees as workers race to reinforce the wall and prevent further flooding toward Elaine with a town of 1,200 people nearby.

Snow Lake Ark Elain Little Rock Arkansas Mississippi St Louis New Orleans Missouri Pacific Jittle Rock

Charles H. Jackson Called by Death

Charles H. Jackson, 73, died after a five week illness at his home 42 West Avenue. He spent much of his life on a Butternut Ridge farm, studied at Oberlin, then moved to Toiget where he lived since. He worked in real estate and insurance for many years and was a director of Evra Savings and Trust. Survived by wife Grace, daughter, and brothers Frederick H. and Byron W. Jackson of Cleveland. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from his home led by Rev. Egwin Kirby. burial at Butternut Ridge cemetery.

Charles H. Jackson West Avenue Jackson Butternut Ridge Oberlin Toiget Evra Savings and Trust Company Tir M. BE Miss Grace Frederick H Byron W. Jackson Cleveland Egwin Kirby

House Approves Direct Tax Bill in Ohio

Columbus March 31 The Ohio House approved a direct levy bill by a one vote margin. The measure would tax half a mill, convert to a $6,500,000 levy collectible in June for general expenditures, and shift from educational purposes only. Supporters led by Martin S Dodd argued necessity. opponents cited Republican pledges. Sixty-nine Republicans and one Democrat voted yes, with thirty-two Democrats and twenty-four Republicans voting no. Only Democrat voting yes was C J Fitton. Continued on Page 2.

Columbus House Senate Martin Dodd Toledo Ray €. Carpenter Seneca County C. EB. Knapp Medina County Carpenter Rep C. J. Fitton Butler County Ault Morrow Bellinger Bodren China Weaver

Chiang Protests Shanghai Defense Preparations

Chiang Kai shek denounces Shanghai defense measures and foreign presence as provocative. He vows to indemnify foreigners for Nanking violence if Nationalist forces are found responsible, and urges removal of barbed wire and sandbags to ease Chinese foreign tensions. He ordered strict action in the Nanking incident and warned of heightened tensions abroad.

Shanghais Chiang Kaishek Nanking Yangtei River Chang Men Io Shanghai Enid

Mackay Takes Stand At Cleveland Trial

George J. J. Mackay, accused head of a swindle ring, testified in his defense denying embezzling 2758 dollars from Parma real estate dealer Lewis L. Flaugh. The move capped the second trial amid a packed courtroom as the defense strategized.

Cleveland George J. J. Mackay Lewis L. Flaugh Parma Council of Defense Mackay

Four Coal Miners Die As Rescue Ends In Relief

All but four of more than 300 miners trapped in the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke mine at Ebensburg Pa escaped alive after three explosions rocked the drift. Two men were saved by rescuers. others escaped unaided. The blasts caused shocks felt for miles and damaged office areas. Survivors emerged in small groups as dusk neared.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Coal and Coak Corporation Ebrentied

Suit to recover $226 and sell property for judgment

Stanley Sharp filed a suit in the court of common pleas alleging a judgment in the court of first instance has not been paid. He names Isac M Bauer and John Bauer of 1204 East Avenue and claims $226. He asks the court to require other defendants to show their interest in a property in the city of Wiveria to satisfy the judgment after priorities are determined.

Frstice Conaway Stanley Sharp Court of Common Pleas Is Aic M John &. Bauer East Avenue Sharp Wiveria

Settlement Reached in 1925 Pedestrian Crash Suit

A second case arising from the March 1 1925 crash on Bridge Street where a Mary C Walton driven vehicle struck two pedestrians was settled in Common Pleas Court. Albert N Pauly as administrator of Helen Pauly’s estate received 7500 in a 35000 suit. Evelyn Pauly’s action against Walton and others also settled out of court for 3500 with a 385000 claim, noting severe internal injuries to Helen Pauly who was pinned under the Walton car after being struck by a truck on Bridge Street.

Mary Co. Watton H. River Street E. Bridge Street Theo Court of Common Albert N Pauly Helen Pauly Ebevelyn Pauly North Olive Street Mary C. Walton Vatirl J U Dearporn Ford Laplinta Ford Motor Co Cape

Damage suit settled by agreement in 1945 collision case

A damage suit involving Sult Institute, Cris Brown, and the Oil Company of this city was settled today before trial. Judge Webber directed a verdict of 500 for the plaintiff. The accident occurred on September 15, 1945, on the Lorain Mlyria road near stop 171-2, when Brown, a passenger in a car owned by Edward Ruck, was injured in a collision with a truck owned by the Dorrless Cat Company.

Sult Institute Cris Brown Deutless Oil Company Court of Common Pleas Webber Plaa Lorain-Mlyria Stop Brown Edward Ruck Dorr Less Cat Company

Nurse Victim of Clubber May Die in Cleveland

Catherina Madden, pretty nurse, lay near death from injuries after a clubber attacked her. Maj. Alfred Harris testified seeing the struggle and the assailant dragging and striking the nurse across the street before fleeing into the darkness. Madden was caring for the children of Stanley Miolk. the parents were away in Florida.

Cleveland Catherina Madden Alfred Harris Herelyb Moran Yarris Omebankmient Stanley AL Miolkin Florida

Refuses New Trial For Sinclair In Washington

Justice Willan Hitz denied Harry Sinclair's motion for a new trial amid a contempt case. Attorneys will argue whether the count is one or four, with a minimum sentence of one to four months depending on the ruling. Nearby, offshore fire aboard the Toredera sent Spanish troops, as reported from Gibraltar.

Washington Willan Hitz Harry Sineinte Attorbes Hites

Ford survives suspected assassination attempt in Detroit

Detroit March report says Henry Ford, injured in a car accident, is hospitalized with chest and back injuries. Authorities and private detectives investigate an alleged assassination attempt while Ford’s condition improves and officials urge patience as details remain unclear.

Arrested Editor Faces Libel Charge in Indiana

George B. Dale editor of the Muncie Post Democrat was arrested by Sheriff Travcy McCauley on a criminal libel indictment. He faces charges linked to an article against Judge Clarence Dearth of Delaware County Circuit Court. Dale had been exiled in Ohio, returned for his ill daughter, and resisted extradition while awaiting legal action.

Muncie Und George BR. Dale State Senate Post Democrat Dale Washington Ohio Perry Mathews Mr. Walsh Walsh Princeton Avenue Conrier Vic

Ford Sapiro libel suit draws New York bankers into court

In Detroit area court New York bankers including Aaron Sapiro and Ford's lawyer Joe Reed faced testimony in the Ford Sapiro million dollar libel case. The judge denied any investigation into Henry Ford’s Sunday accident rumors and instructed jurors to ignore the incident when deciding the case.

Petrolt Mich Hornard Baruch Baegaleos Moyer Panater New York Ford-Sapiro Aaron Saphro Joe A. Reed Ford Ehlet Ln Tld Northwest Wheat Grawera Asan War Finance Corporation Varuch Mexor Fred M. Jasimond Henry Ford Cauge

Bandits Rob Two Akron Area Banks in One Night

Bandits staged two daytime robberies in Akron and surrounding towns. They held up an East Akron drug store, netting $160, then two hours later robbed a Northern Ohio trust company branch, taking more than $1,000. Police are investigating.

Arron-Burberton Akron Muren Berberton

United States to close consulates in Chinese cities

The report states the U S minister ordered the closure of the Chainghsha and Chungkiang consulates and removal of the architects to Hangkow as Americans evacuate from those areas. Evacuations progress on the upper Yangtze as Cantonese forces continue shelling ships and refugees on the Yangtze between Nanking and Shanghai. Swatow operations prepare evacuations except Catholics who are already moved.

Nanking Amiri Camultate United States MacMurray Chainghsha Chungkiang Haakow Yangtevale ThAangie River Shanghai Swatow

Supervisor And Six Inspectors Named For Drive on Corn Borer

RC Cotton of Mlyria township was named supervisor of the European corn borer fight in Lorain County. Six inspectors under him were named: John Weber Avon, C H Currier Ripton, E Haven Eaton, C Monroe Sheffield, Theodore Brevtey Pittafield, and W A Jowett Rochester. The county drive aims to mobilize farmers for cleanup with limited paid labor.

Cotton Mlyria Lorain Counst John Weber Avon C. H. Currier Ripton E. Haven Eaton C. Monroe Sheffield Theodore Brevtey Pittafield W. A. Jowett Rochester

Auto Crash on River Road Kills Two in Lorain

On River Road near the B street bridge, a sedan tore into a gravel road, overturning and trapping three passengers. Colin Fryncke 20 and Dick Nostis 30 died en route or shortly after arrival at St Josephs hospital. Elisabeth Sakel 22 was treated for minor injuries and later detained for questioning. The driver fled. the car was registered to George T. Walsh Elyria. A woman and a man were killed and another woman injured in Lorain this morning.

Lorain River Road B. D1st Street Colin Fryncke Dick Nostis East 28Th Street Elisabeth Sakel 30Th Street U New Dick” Nostli St. Joseph's Hospital Calla Fryncke Noatif Haizileth Sakel

WIFE TAKES CHARGE OF JAIL KEYS IN KY JAIL CASE

WiFe deputy jailer in Letcher county often handles keys as Feix Whitaker nears his jail term after Kentucky court of appeals upholds a 90 day sentence and $100 fine for whiskey possession. Whitaker previously served six months for beating the sheriff and officials.

Wiiteburg Feix Whitaker Letcher County Latcher Kentucky State Court of Appeals

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