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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1928

Page

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Remus Still Langishes in Asylum

Lima Ohio March 31 A court of appeals motion seeks a stay of execution freeing George Remus from the state insane hospital. Remus, once a Cincinnati bootleg king, was ordered freed on a writ of habeas corpus but faces procedures to block release and potential further appeals.

Lima, O George Remus Cincinnati State Insane Hospital Court of Appeals Elm Bouin Remus Appeals Court Botkin Remus Lima. O Mullionaire Cinemacatt Wily Slayer Bere State Supreme Court Freedom Imogene Batkin Roman’ Aborgers Francis Durbin Charles N. Elston D.C. Wenderson Tennus G Botkin B&mus Rens Cincinearth Thas

Egyptian Government Challenges British Claims Over Nile

Cairo reports the Egyptian government issues a strong note to London denying British pretexts. It states Britain is not entitled to defend foreign interests or interfere with Egypt's legislative or executive branches.

Cairo Egypt Land of the Nile London Great Britain

Thief Breaks Into Sumner Street Home

Police report a break in at Carl Swierte’s residence 224 Sumner Street Friday afternoon or evening. Thief entered through the dining room window and ransacked drawers upstairs and downstairs taking a lady’s coat a brooch and several yards of dress goods.

Sumner Street Carl Swieres Swieres

Cleveland Bakery Sued for Five Thousand Dollars

A $5,000 personal injury suit was filed in common pleas court by Anna Blakeslee against Grenoan Baketier of Cleveland. She alleges a bakery truck backed into her car on August 24 1927 at East Avenue and Broad Street, causing property damage and serious injuries.

Grenoan Baketier Cleveland Common Pleas Court Anna Blakeslee East Ave Broad Abe

Ice coated limbs glisten as Elyria thaws

Morning sun reveals a fairytale scene in Elyria as ice encrusted branches sparkle under a blue sky. As temperatures rise the ice slips off trunks and shatters on sidewalks, leaving dark bare limbs. Photographers capture Cascade Park's fleeting beauty.

Elyria Cascade Park

Minnigh Brothers Sentenced by Judge Webber

Joe and Oscar Minnich, convicted burglars, were sentenced today by Judge A R Webber to Mansfield reformatory with indefinite stay and to Columbus penitentiary for three years respectively. The duo admitted break in at a Lorain confectionery in January. Oscar showed no emotion while Joe tearfully expressed remorse for his wife and two children.

Joe Oscar Minnich Mansfield State Penitentiary A. R. Webber Joe Minnich Mansfield Reformatory Oscar Columbus Wne Jos

Lorain County Highways Valued At 5 Million Plus

Lorain County roads and bridges, valued at about 7.9 million dollars, plus 2.5 million for bridges, are detailed in the county surveyor's annual report. The state maintains 109.2 miles, the county 182.2, and municipalities 286. The report notes 12.72 miles of new paving and 11.43 miles of resurfaced macadam in the past year.

Lorain County C. T. Burgs Board of County Commissioners Biggs Ohio

Fire Destroys Cabin Kills Two Men Near Iowsford

Two men Cyrell Williams and Ernie Feld died in a cabin fire at Zennis place near Iowford. Justice Ina Book said they likely were drinking and in a stupor when the blaze started. Fire was found at 4:30 a.m. by nearby residents. both men died before help arrived.

Toledo Zennis Place Iowsford Cyrell Williams Ernie Feld Justice of the Peace Ina Book Italy

Elyria Schools Explore Classroom Expansion Without New Bonds

Elyria School Board heard a plan from Superintendent K C Maston to add at least five classrooms by partitioning large rooms at Elyria High School on Middle and Sixth streets. The plan would avoid a new bond issue as taxes are high and existing bonds near market. The board authorized signing a petition to pave the alley behind Sixth Street schools and approved summer repairs and painting projects.

Elyria Elyria Board of Education Kk. C. Maston Middle Ase Sith St Maston Sixth Street

Elyria Boys Set Off on Washington Educational Trip

Twenty eight Elyria boys left the local Y M C A early morning for the second annual educational journey to Washington D C The group traveled by two trucks and aimed to reach Uniontown Pennsylvania by evening for an overnight stay The trip uses the National Highway route to Washington D C.

Elyria Bors Washington, D.C Y. A Uniontown Washington

Clifton speaks to Elyria teachers on state school plans

About 259 teachers gathered in the Elyria high school auditorium to hear J. L. Clifton state director of education discuss school work. Clifton, on his first visit as state director, will address county boards of education at the digi school this afternoon with boards from 25 districts expected.

Elyria High School J. L. Clifton Clifton County Boards of Education Digi

Board To Receive School Site Bids Mon

The Ridge street school building and property bids are to be received by Monday April 2 at 4 30 p m, as announced at a special Board of Education meeting. Several offers have already been received.

Ridge Street Board of Education

Zander Fined for Intoxication in Police Court

Charles Jap Zander was fined 45 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in police court. He told Mayor James A He wit that he would plead guilty to anything.

Charles Jap Zander Coats Zander James A. Hewitt

City Back to Normal After Severe Sleet Storm

After a damaging sleet storm, City returns to normal as downed trees and ice laden wires are cleared. Telephone crews repaired lines overnight with Obia Public Service workers aiding in restoring service. No casualties reported from fallen poles or branches.

Lune Xwengs Obia Publict Service

Willis Delegates Remain On Ballots After Senate Death

Ohio Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown ruled that the death of Senator Frank B Willis does not change the status of Willis delegates to the Republican national convention. After consulting with Attorney General Edward Turner, Brown said Willis candidates stay on ballots with Willis as first choice and directed deputies to prepare ballots per certified forms.

Frank B Willa Clarence J. Brown Edward ©. Turner Brown Willis Senator Willis Ohio

Proposed Air Tour Of Lindy Elates Capitol

Washington officials welcomed Cpl. Charles A Lindberghs announced plan for a round the world goodwill air tour. He would fly the Atlantis visiting Europe and possibly Asia before returning across the Pacific, a move seen as advancing international friendship and U S stature.

Lindy Elates Washington Dax Cpl. Chearies A. Lindbergh Coonntry Europe Asiatic Pacific United Press U. S Paria

Observers Analyze Ohio Race After Senator Willis Death

Observers in Washington evaluate the Ohio political scene after Senator Willis' death in Delaware Ohio. They see a possible weakening of Hoover foes but doubt a quick switch by anti Hoover voters. The Hoover campaign resumes after the funeral with no campaign activities during the service.

Washington Senatir Wills Hepu Ohio Delaware Hoover Willis Buckeye Arshey Anti Hoover Hosrer Cone Wills Hoorr Per Ohi House Longworth Senate Hoenver

Coolidge Sends Sympathy to Mrs Willis

President Coolidge sent condolences to Mrs. Frank B Willis widow of Ohio Senator Willis who died last night in Delaware Ohio. The note praised his service in the state assembly governor and Congress and expressed sympathy for his family. A sheriff deputy left for Condersport Pennsylvania to return Philip Moore arrested for embezzlement.

Washington Coolidge Frank B. Willis Willis Delaware Ohio Nations House Senate Claug Bivin Condersport Philip Moore

Ohio Senator Willis Death Triggers Turmoil in Politics

Ohio political world reels after the death of Senator Willis, with Hoover forces and Willis supporters clashing over convention delegates and party control. Secretary of State Brown may seek an Attorney General ruling on delegate status as Ohio faces a contested path to the national convention and governor Donahue weighs appointing a Democrat to fill the seat.

Cleveland O. M Ates Frank Bo Wilks Ohio Republican State Central Committee Som Wallis Herbert Hoover Willis Hoover Ang Clarence TJ. Brown Edward C. Turner Wellston Akron Lancaster Toledo Maurice H. Masch Hexas Genere Too Tsa Donahes Columbus Indlay Lake Cyrus Locher James T. Berg

Democrat to appoint Willis successor in Ohio

Governor Vic Donahey a Democrat will appoint Frank B. Willis successor. Willis a Republican served since 1926 with term ending 1932. The appointee serves until the general election next November. Simeon D. Fess junior senator seeks re election.

Columbus Frank B. Willis Vic Donahey Willis Congress Simeon D. Fess United States Fess

Elyrian tributes to Senator Willis from local friends

Elyria residents pay tribute to the late Senator Frank B. Willis. Three friends publish statements praising his long career, party work, and personal qualities. They note his strong stance on morality, Republican loyalty, and support for opponents as needed.

Frank B. Willis Elyria Chronicle Telegram Willis Blivi Ag A. RR Weeber Nerseleft Republican Party Tiis Pass Chamberlain

East Avenue Car Damage Report In Local Accident

L Beaumont, 64, on East Avenue, had his machine damaged in a Friday accident when a tree fell on it. Police report identifies A R Tice of Sixth Street as the driver involved.

East Avenue L. W

Willis Dies at Delaware After Speaking for Presidency

Senator Frank B. Willis of Ohio collapsed and died from acute indigestion after a homecoming program in Delaware. Thousands turned out to welcome him as he spoke and watched a torchlit parade, with Willis later hospitalised and pronounced dead at Gray Chapel, Ohio Wesleyan University.

Frank B. Willie Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio Frank B. Willis Willy Wils Willis J. W. MC Henry Delaware Towields Wills Columbus Republican Glee Club Kiwanis Club Gray Chapel Ohio Wesleyan University Carrie Jacobs Bond Wiklus James Dor- Tance Bath Bruce Burgess Delaware-Willis Lierd Willia Chicago Buell Willis Lewis Center Galena Cblk Northern University Bes Charles A. Jones Lorens Bo Gied Senator Willis Jouda Stade

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