Means Indicted In Lindbergh Case Connections
Washington May 10 Gas ton B Means was indicted by a federal grand jury on two charges tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. He allegedly embezzled 100000 supplied by Mrs Evalyn Walsh McLean to pay the ransom and faced a second count of larceny after trust for the same sum. McLean, wife of publisher Bernard McLean, is a Washington society figure and owner of the Hope Diamond.
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Gaston B. Means
Lindbergh
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Prospects Better for Economy Program
Senate leaders tentatively agree on a nonpartisan Economy Committee to study ways to cut expenses and supplement a 237 million dollar need to balance the budget. House experts back cooperation as conferees work toward finalizing the State Justice Commerce and Labor Appropriations Bill, with a 1.9 million reduction in prohibition enforcement funds noted.
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Hoover
House
Watson
Robinson
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Jones
Economy Board
Departments of State
Justice
Commerce
Labor
Burns
Fee
Lightning Strikes Two Times At Brady Farm Barn
Strongsville D O May 10 an old saying that lightning never strikes twice in the same place had an exception Monday when a barn on Frank Brady's farm two miles south of here was destroyed during an electrical storm. A year ago the barn was struck by lightning but Strongaville firemen put out the fire. Yesterday lightning struck the roof. Fire resulted and gained headway that firemen were of no assistance.
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Senate sees bid to fund taxes with beer revenue
Senator Bing ham of Connecticut introduced an amendment in the Senate proposing to substitute revenue from legalized beer for increased income and nuisance taxes. The move aims to raise funds through beer sales as part of tax strategy discussions in Washington on May 10.
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Senate
Bingham
Connecticut
Ohio Weather Forecast Gloudy With Light Rain Tonight
Ohio forecast calls for cloudiness with occasional light rain tonight and Wednesday. Expect little change in temperature.
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Ohio
Akron Defies Electrical Storm On Way To Sunnyvale
The Akron airship braved a violent electrical storm over Texas as it travels from Lakehurst toward Sunnyvale California. Ground crews struggled to maintain contact while weather bulletins circulated, and pilots awaited clearer signals amid strong winds and rain.
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C. BE. Rosendahl
Sonora
San Angelo
American Airways
Akron
Lakehurst
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Sunnyvale
Calif
Rosendahl
Running a Bathing Beauty Contest Out of His Line
Jim Armitage writes that running a bathing beauty contest is beyond him yet describes Elyria’s Jubilee event. entries welcome blonds brunettes and redheads with prizes including clothing permanent waves and other awards. free dancing by a leading band at Elks hall plus a parade by Billie Lang and the American Legion band leads to a grand park concert. Jackie Whidden is highlighted as a performer with clowns and a family friendly program on Friday the thirteenth.
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Jim Armitage
Elyria
Elks’ Hall
Jackie Whidden
Jackie
Billie Lang
American Legion
Leddie Jaiman
Bil Sudro
Ofice
Debate to Begin on THK Beer Tax Amendment
Washington May 10 The tax bill faces sharp debate as the Senate seeks a record vote on a plan to legalize and tax beer The beer amendment drafted by Senator Bingham Conn would tax beer at four percent earning at least 375 million and swap funds from other taxes to lower auto and income taxes and reduce lubricating oil tax The measure comes as Senate leaders push to pass the 1 02 billion bill in two weeks Rubber interests pressed for a 5 cent per pound tariff while prohibitionists questioned the beer plan and warned its chances are limited
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Senate
Finance Committee
Bingham
Conn
Connally
Tex
Fall completes prison sentence at Three Rivers Ranch
Albert B. Fall former Secretary of the Interior finishes a year and a day term after credit for good behavior. He leaves the New Mexico penitentiary in a limousine with his wife and two daughters en route to Three Rivers Ranch. The Doheny oil man owns Tres Rios now. Fall’s associates and the press await any statement as he departs. In Cincinnati, the Board of Education announces schools will close June 10, shortening the term to save about 270000 dollars due to dwindling revenues.
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Jouett Elliott
C. C. Chase
Chase
Thres Rivers
Tres Rios
Fall
Edward L. Doheny
Former Elyria policeman held pending probe of deaths
Nick Dobos, a former Elyria police officer, is detained by Sandusky police pending the investigation into the deaths of a woman and a man named Black, 35, found shot in Black's East Washington street rooming house. Police report say Black held a revolver when found and the coroner estimates deaths occurred about 12 hours earlier.
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Black
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Sandusky Baking Company
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Purple Cap
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East Washington Street
Elyria Officials Forecast 4000 Primary Votes in City
Election officials report light morning voting with a expected surge in the afternoon. They anticipate about 4000 Elyria votes and a record rural turnout as 15,000 votes are expected countywide. 485 precincts will forward results to Elyria board of elections for rapid tabulation and Chronicle Telegram staff will relay returns.
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Lorain
Board of Elections
Chronicle-Telegram
Walker Risko bout canceled after neck infection danger
In Cleveland on May 10 promoter Tommy McGinty canceled the 12 round Walker versus Risko match at Public Hall after examination by Dr. Paul V. Duffy found a boil on Walker's neck posing infection risk. McGinty sought postponement, but Jack Kearns noted Walker had a prior fight in Toledo on May.
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Mickey Walker
Tommy McGinty
Walker
Johnny Risko
Public Hall
McGinty
Paul V. Duffy
Boxing Commission
Duffy
Risko
Jack Kearns
Jersey
Toledo
3101 Hours Of Work Pledged In Legion Drive
The American Legion reported today that 3,101 hours of work have been pledged in its campaign to find jobs for unemployed men. The survey to determine the number of unemployed and the available employment is progressing splendidly.
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Kenyon College Given $10,000 in Will Bequests
Public bequests totaling more than $120,600 were filed today, including a $10,000 gift to Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The bequests come from the will of Mrs. Lewis B. Van Nostrand, who died February 23, 1930, and left shares to William A. Leonard, among others.
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Kenyon College
Gambier
Lewis B. van Nostrand
Ohioans Trek to the Polls in Democratic and Republican Nominating Contests
Ohio voters selected candidates for November races with Democratic delegates to the National Convention clear in part and Alfred E Smith supporters contesting districts while Hoover is all but assured for the Republican slate. In Columbus a separate update reports twelve laborers clearing wreckage from the state office building after the April 14 explosion as reconstruction planning proceeds from the top floor down.
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Ohio
George White
Alfred EB. Smith
William H. Murray
Oklahoma
Jacob Coxey
Joseph I. France
Maryland
Olin J. Ross
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Ballot Probe Ordered After Ballot Errors Found
An independent investigation into serious ballot errors in the primary election was ordered by Clarence J. Brown, Ohio secretary of state and Republican gubernatorial candidate. Printed ballots urged voting for four for governor, risking invalidation of votes. Similar mistakes appeared in county treasurer, state senator, and one congressional district. Outcome depends on investigators' report and Brown's decision.
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Clarence J. Brown
Brown
Kiwanis To Hear Oberlin Speaker on Central America Life
William Flammer of Oberlin will discuss Insect and Animal Life of Central America and Mexico at the Elyria Kiwanis Club meeting at the Hotel Newell this Thursday. He has traveled in the region and will display specimens for Kiwanians.
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Mexico
William Flammer
Oberlin
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Newell
Flammer
Little Joe Broadcasts Election Returns For Chronicle Telegram
Elyria今日 election returns expected late due to long ballot as Little Joe Boddy broadcasts with amplifying system. The Chronicle Telegram plans an extra once returns are complete enough to establish results, possibly late tonight or early morning, with United Press Wire starting at eight o'clock and running after midnight.
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Little Joe
Chronicle-Telegram
United Press
Little Joe’ Boddy
Two County Health Nights Set Across County Fun
Preliminary plans announce two county health nights to end the Blue Ribbon program in county schools. Southern half meets at Wellington Opera House May 13 and northern at Chear View Auditorium May 13. Health plays, drills, prize awards for highest Blue Ribbon pupil percentages.
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Chearview Auditorium
Lebrun Elected France President After Doumer Assassination
Albert Lebrun, 60, elected president of France on the first ballot by the Senate and Chamber meeting as a National Assembly at Versailles. The vote followed the murder of Paul Doumer, with 639 to 114 and 40 blank ballots. The election proceeded calmly amid heavy guards. notable moments included political barbs and a brief corridor scuffle, Premier Andre Tardieu applauded as he voted.
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Uris
Andre Tardieu
Nimeel
Albert Lexbrun
Versailles
France
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Lebrun
Senate
Paul Doumer
Paul Faure
Marcel Cachin
Chamber
National Assembly
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Faure
Séelection
Yraneye
Boureaud
Maurice
Violette
Victtor Boret
Louis Dieu
Pierre Laval
Five Roads to Be Improved by County Resolution
County Commissioners authorized improvements to five roads by resolution. Surveyor C. T. Bigis was directed to proceed by force account with Peck Wadeworth Webster and Nickel Plate roads in Penfield township using up to 626 tons of slag. Schoolhouse road in Pittsfield will receive 600 tons of slag funded by the township. Baird road in Henrietta township will use 898 tons of slag from Route 59 south to Garfield road.
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Penfield Township
Pittsfield
Baird
Henrietta Township
Baird Road
Garfield Road
Lorain Towboat Case Appealed
An appeal was filed in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals by Burdette Smith, formerly a lake boatman of Lorain Ohio, challenging a damage ruling over signaling a towboat with an automobile horn that caused a barge wreck. The case names Smith as defendant and references judge Paul Jones and witnesses Edward Lampe.
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Judgman
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Burdette Smith
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