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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1931

Page

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Degtoion Fav Former Pol Officer Reinstate Fight

Former police officer Vine and Christ Kray, each with 24 years service, won a mandamus to reinstate and seek pay from February 1 amid a department reorganization. City Solicitor Harry Redington said the director had no right to dismiss without chief’s action. court sustained the demurrer, cases to be appealed.

Vine Christ Kray Werthe P. Vaughn Harry In Court of Ohi Service N. Eldt Civil Service Cour Dism Civil Service Roani Leonard Smith Kirkline Redington Today

Regula Emblems Adorn Fine Plain Color Coats

A fragment notes coats finished with embroidered emblem of Regula. The readable text highlights plain color fabric and decorative regalia associated with Regula, suggesting ceremonial or uniform use. No dates or places are present.

Regula

Naval inspector of dirigible killed in crash near Akron

Lieut. E. Bausch, officer in the U S Navy dirigible program, dies in an auto crash near Portage Lakes Akron, companion injured. The report notes Bausch as the inspector overseeing dirigible construction and operations. The item references Goodyear Zeppelin development and the naval dirigible program.

Lieut Bausch Akron

Lower Truck License Prices Announced by Club

Lorain County Automobile Club told truck owners in Filyria and nearby areas that license plates can be bought tomorrow at three fourths of today’s price. The one fourth cut begins a year of three gradual reductions with further cuts at the end of the second and third quarters. Others vehicles pay the same price all year.

Filyria Lorain County Automobile Club

Ohio Forecast Signals Rain In South And Snow In North

The forecast notes cloudy conditions with rain in the southern portion tonight and Wednesday, with rain or snow in the north on Wednesday. Temperature remains steady. Yesterday’s highs included Miami 78, Los Angeles 76, Phoenix 74, while overnight lows ranged from White River 6 below to Goodland 12 below. Shippers forecast shows varied upper air pressures and potential showers tonight into Wednesday.

Ohio Miami Los Angeles Phoenix

Two Gunmen Kill Chicago Police Informer Tendler

Tendler a 42 year old police informer tied to New York and Chicago gangster cases was shot dead last night on a crowded uptown Chicago street corner by two gunmen while buying a newspaper. His widow said he had recently worked as a jewelry salesman and knew why gangsters might kill him as crowds gathered and theaters emptied.

Chicago Tendler New York Kfuptown Letty Lol

Akron Officer Killed in Night Crash Near Curve

Pair attended a dinner with Jeers last night and anilo ug crashed into the end of a bridge on a curve Bausch, was driving, was hurled thru windshield and died later at Regularly 75¢e. These Hose Tomas hospital, Akron, 3 a . Staggers Into Home silk mixture, in excellent part At first it was believed Rausch was alone in the car. Later two caps were found in the machine and a search was started for the second occupant, Polica searched until early morning without success. Lieu tenant Settle then staggered into his home at daylight, dazed and injured, Settle said he was knocked un conscious and when he came to he was sitting on a curb in Kenmore a district. Bausch had a notable history in the navy. He was the first offi cer to be assigned to the Akron crew. He had been a member of the Shenandoah crew.

Anilo Ug Bausch Settle Kenmore Navy Akron Shenandoah

Sudden Death At Savings Deposit Bank Of Broad Street

Daney, longtime Stolzenburg and Daney Restaurant associate, died suddenly this afternoon after collapsing while conferring with J B Siard at the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company on Broad Street. He had been in ill health for some time.

Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Companygay Broad Street Daney J. B. Siard Seward Heff Claude E. Blanchard

Important Bills Before Assembly In Ohio

March 31 report on House and Senate action with multiple measures. Addison jury trial bill sparking debate over granting jury trials in misdemeanors and felonies. Hyde emergency school bonds bill under consideration. Mildren emergency $80,000 relief for unemployment and drought counties. Ackerman repeal of Norwood minimum sentence law and Gitlen bill on good behavior reductions. Governor White aviation veto upheld. Rep Earle L. Johnson condemns veto as setback to aviation safety.

Clumbus House Senate Addison Hugh E. Addison Columbus Anti-Saloon League Hyde White State Committee On Relief Ackerman Earle L. Johnson Lake County Ohio

Condition of former Governor Cox Improves After Surgery

Miami March 31 James M Cox former Ohio governor is reported in very good condition after an appendectomy at St Francia Hospital Cox underwent the operation last Saturday and has shown steady improvement since hospital officials said

Cox Miami Fla James M. Cox Ohio St. Francia

Aviator Hurt In Auto Crash In Cleveland

Robert P. Hopkins known as Boy Night Rider of the Cleveland-Chicago Air Mail Lines was seriously injured when his auto crashed into a street car abutment. The 24-year-old pilot suffered a fractured jaw, a compound fracture of the left leg, and internal injuries. He was en route home after an aviation banquet in Akron and could not explain the crash. Mrs Hopkins blamed recent sinus trouble. Hopkins had earlier earned wide fame in 1929 for an N A T mail plane landing in a grass plot.

Cleveland Robert P. Hopkins Cleveland-Chicago Air Mail Lines Hopkins Westlake Akron Charles McWilliams Navy

Busses Stop at Curbs in Front of City Hall

By order of Service Director J N Eldt busses will load and unload passengers at the curbs on Court street in front of City Hall beginning today. The plan aims to improve passenger safety and ease traffic while no parking signs mark curb locations for bus access.

J. N. Eldt Court Street City Hall

Lakewood Man Case Postponed to After April Grand Jury

The case of W. J. Walter of Lakewood, slated for today on involuntary manslaughter charges, was postponed until after the April grand jury, announced prosecutor Don W. Myers. Walter is connected to the death of a 16 year old Cleveland girl who died from injuries suffered in an automobile crash near Ridgeville several months ago.

Lakewood W. J. Walter Wan Don W. Myers Walter Cleveland Ridgeville

Bomb Found Near Turin Royal Palace

An official report says a bomb was found near the Royal Palace at Turin, residence of Crown Prince Umberto and Crown Princess Marie Jose, wrapped in paper and discovered by three policemen. It exploded harmlessly with no injuries or damage, while officials denied earlier explosion reports.

Rome Turin Umberto Marie Jose Royal Palace Esterday

Werner enters race for Elyria mayor nomination

A. L. Werner of 252 Ohio street announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Elyria mayor at the August primaries. He has lived in Elyria for 17 years, ran local civic efforts, led drought relief fundraising of 3200 dollars, chairs the Red Cross chapter, and served as Rotary Club president. He and his wife have a daughter who teaches at Ely School.

A. L. Werner Ohio Street Werner Elyria Oberlin Ely Park American Red Cross

Ground Floor Of Sanitorium To Be Concrete

County building commission decided to concrete the ground floor of the tuberculosis sanitorium in a reddish brown color. The first floor, accessed from North Ridge road, will have an asphalt tile covering and the top floor will use decorative tile. Other building equipment matters were discussed.

County Building Commission Tuberculosis Sanitorium North Ridge Road

Tricks of Magic Explained in Chronicle Telegram

Learn simple tricks of magic and how magicians perform them. Will L. Lindhorst explains tricks in a running series in the Chronicle Telegram, inviting readers to discover the methods behind the stage illusions.

Will L. Lindhorst Chronicle-Telegram

Nolan Stevens Taken to State Prison for Murder

Edward Nolan and Spencer Stevens were moved from the county jail to Columbus to serve life terms for the murder of Norman Watte in Lorain. They were guarded by Sheriff Clarence Adams and deputies. Their attorney said cases against Arthur Wallace and Maurice Rice would not be disposed of today or tomorrow, with possible guilty pleas to lesser charges discussed. Prosecutor Don W. Myers declined to detail charges but signaled readiness for trial and a possible Friday date if cases are not resolved.

Edward Nolan Spencer Stevens Columbus Norman Watte Lorain Clarence Adams Bob Rogers Ralph Terry Forest Adams Arthur Wallace Maurice Jack) Rice C F Adams Don W. Myers Wallace

Baseball Leaders Attend Barnard and Johnson Rites

Cleveland March 31 Funeral services for Ernest S Barnard former American League president drew top baseball figures led by Commissioner Landis. Umpires managers and officials gathered at the Masonic Temple as Barnards death followed by Ban Johnsons funeral in Spencer Indiana tomorrow after Johnson died in Rochester Minnesota from a heart attack.

Cleveland Ernest S. Barnard Kenesaw Mountain Landis Masonic Temple Spencer Ind Ban Johnson American League Johnson St. Louis Barnard Rochester Minn

Managua City Destroyed by Earthquake and Fire

Reports from Managua Nicaragua indicate a devastating earthquake at 10 10 a m destroyed the capital’s major areas and left remaining structures in flames. Advices from tropical radio and cable services confirm widespread ruin with few houses standing and fires burning through the ruins. The disaster prompted White House briefing and a temporary halt in Nic aragua cable traffic as officials assess the extent of the devastation.

Balboa C. Z Managua Nicaragua Boston Tropical Radio Company S.M. Craige

Hoover orders Army Navy and Red Cross to aid Managua

President Hoover announced today that he ordered the Army and Navy and Red Cross to cooperate in rushing aid to Managua Nicaragua after reports of a private advices indicating an earthquake partially destroyed the city. The department is checking the reports while Hoover said the quake was in progress and directed immediate Red Cross assistance and preparedness. He stated the Army and Navy would cooperate with the Red Cross.

Washington Hoover Army Navy Red Cross Managua Nicaragua White House State Department Department

Surgeon Helps Blind Man See Color for First Time

Philadelphia March 31 A 22 year old man born blind, Harl Musselman, gained sight after Dr. G H Moore of the Graduate Hospital performed an operation six weeks ago. Day of bandage removal opened a new world of color and light with impressions once imagined now proven wrong. He cannot yet name colors but anticipates reading with effort and describes the experience as wondrous and life changing.

Philadelphia Harl Musselman Musselman G. H. Moore Graduate Hospital

Defense questions identifications in Pittsburg Hymie trial

Defense lawyers challenge state identifications and build alibi evidence placing Pittsburg Hymie Martin in Akron at 8 p m on February 3, the night ex councilman William E Potter was slain. They seek Pegsy Am-brose who failed to appear and introduced Edith Hawkins who testified of hearing three explosions between 8 30 and 9 p m in the murder building.

Cleveland Pittsburgh Hymie’’ Martin Akron William E. Potter Pegsy Keith Ambrose Edith Hawkins

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