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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
5
In Cleveland on May 11 the American Peace Society marks the centennial close after a landmark convention. Six commissions on international problems will present concrete programs for universal peace. A farewell program tonight features an ambassador, a war veteran, a labor leader, and a minister urging world-wide peace and good will.
In Jefferson Ohio on May 1 Clarence Darrow, famed criminal lawyer, addressed a friendly yet critical crowd to argue his case and showcase his stature to neighbors and hometown supporters.
Arother Day reminder from Arother Botamer & Sons Green Houses. May 13th delivery available by phone 39133. We deliver flowers to show appreciation for mothers.
In Ashtabula and Trumbull counties, a defendant named James Nansene of Warren faced a bribery charge as Darrow delivered a passionate plea in the old Warren court house. Lynn Griffith, the Trumbull county prosecutor, had ten minutes left to finish his argument as about five hundred people crowded the courtroom and corridors when the trial resumed.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 11 a time bomb exploded near a steam shovel owned by Stevens Construction in Garfield Heights. No damage occurred and police suspect the blast aimed to intimidate nonunion workers on a bridge project. The firm has reported other vandalism attributed to disgruntled union members.
John D Rockefeller Jr remained quiet as three developments emerged in the Standard Oil of Indiana board chairmanship dispute. He faced calls for resignation as leaders of the U and Chamber of Commerce urged action against unworthy practices. A Chicago statement said Rockefeller’s request would be considered, with no vote of confidence announced yet. Rockefeller declined comment.
Illinois appoints Henry C W Laubenheimer as U S marshal for the northern district filling the vacancy from Palmer E Anderson s death He is a Deneen ally and Chicago Forty month ward committeeman Approval by the senate is expected after Coolidge recommendation. A Oxford Cambridge merged golf team will visit to play Harvard Yale Princeton and Cornell. The Goodwill Bible Class bake sale is set for Saturday May 12 at 10 at Superior Electric.
Joseph L. Muzzio alias Cowooy Hill faces penitentiary time after a Delta bank robbery conviction. Two Columbus-convict alibis failed as jurors found Hill guilty in Wauseon. Co defendants George Loesteiner of Cleveland and George Bentley of Toledo did not establish alibis. Lester Kress leads Elyria Eagles Mother’s Day Dance Friday night May 11, open to all for 50 cents a couple.
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