13 May 1927
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
1
American fliers plan to depart New York for Paris tomorrow with Coast Guard escort to Gloucester Mass and Cape Sable. Ships will patrol the Atlantic while destroyers Shaw Patterson WaDougall watch for them and ice patrol vessel Viodoc aids as the flight nears.
Former state senator Frank Delahanty and ex star witness in the Pennsylvania beer probe is missing after his wife reported fearing he fled. Prosecutors note Delahanty could face up to 120 indictments as the investigation targets a $40 million beer smuggling ring tied to Cleveland from 1924 to 1927.
On March 13 in Cleveland Ohio college girls attended the Ohio League of Women Voters convention. They sat in on the law session and observed tricks of polities while hearing officers’ names and roles. Only three offices were elected and a mechanical voting machine was used. Officers listed include first vice president Agnes tor Cincinnati second vice president Susan Rebhan Columbus and treasurer Mary Iree tan Eagleson.
Reports from Bordelonville and Cotton Port describe a widening crevasse in the Baran de Glasses area flooding the Rend tamneers district. Engineers estimate 600 feet of break with water pushing toward the sugar bowl farms, threatening Lowrsiap parish as floodwaters advance through emergent channels.
An Italian flyer and two companions traveled from Charleston this morning en route to Sex Olears after stopping in Caarle tan mm Xensacala. They aimed to preach the United States message during their journey from Europe.
The Chesapeake and Meg raiu case disrupted today as President Hanahan testified on proposed road detours and railway freight links. Frank Wow taker of the C and O testified on traffic, supporting the three railroads' crucial freight role from a traffic standpoint.
A strong earthquake lasting 59 seconds struck Manila just before midnight and was felt across the northern provinces. No damage reports have been received yet, with authorities monitoring aftershocks in the area.
Police raid Arcos Ltd and the Soviet Russian trade delegation premises on Moorgate Street in London. Home Secretary Sir William Joyn Hicks said the raid was authorized after a formal question by Arthur Henderson of the Labour Party. Information on the operation and immunity issues for the delegation remain unsettled as investigators inspect offices and seize documents.
London reports say a police raid on Arens Ltd, a Soviet organization, triggered predictions of wide effects on British politics and international relations. Sir William Hicks, home secretary, planned to explain in the House of Commons amid protests from Moscow. Police seized documents, detained about 300 people, and later released many.
Washington May 13 thirteen congressmen were breakfast guests at the temporary White House to discuss prospective appropriations for permanent flood prevention legislation to curb Mississippi Valley floods. The guest list was headed by Chairman Warren of the Senate Appropriations committee and Chairman Madden of the House Appropriations committee who will likely handle flood regulation when Congress convenes in December.
Washington reports indicate a long session before the Public Service Commission on gas rates for about fifty cities. The case involves Sinclair-Fall and Prairie Oil and Gas and features testimony from corporate officials and government observers. Proceedings extend toward October 17 as regulators weigh fuel-cost impacts and industry responses.
Ontario authorities announce a pause on liquor purchases until government stores complete remodeling and new consumer permit issuance begins. Special agents will issue permits. tourists and residents face strict limits and residence-based rules for licenses.
Three prisoners in Ohio were released on a Friday the thirteenth after delays at the Ohio Penitentiary. The trio named include Robert Bidens from Lucas County, Edward F. Cloyd from Cuyahoga County, and Homer Gibson from Lawrence County as they walk through the gates to freedom.
Survivors and officials recall a deadly blaze in Poplar Buef that killed many residents. Amid ruins the community gathers for a grim funeral rite as ministers and neighbors mourn, recounting the loss and the destruction of homes and shops.
The pilot Farnum Parker was cleared after authorities investigated the airplane incident in Dayton. Parker stated he had no wrongdoing and planned to employ the girl in his Anderson airplane factory after meeting her in Washington.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray were sentenced to death by electric chair at Sing Sing for the murder of Albert Snyder. Justice Townsend Scudder ordered execution in the week of June 20 1927 after a trial in Long Island City.
President Coolidge sent a message to France's President Gaston Desmesty expressing American sympathy for the fate of missing trans Atlantic aviators Nungesser and Coli. He said Americans hope the flyers will be found.
In Canton Ohio Floyd Streltenberger faces murder charges in the Don Nellett case. Witnesses describe his movements the night of the shooting including a 10:30 meeting near the fair grounds with his wife and statements from officers about waking him and confirming his absence from the scene. The defense aims to establish an alibi as the trial proceeds.
May 15 Managua Nicaragua reports that all federal army commanders except Generals Sandino and Miller have accepted the peace terms. General Moncada heads the Nicaraguan army with Henry L. Stimson and Rear Admiral Latimer advising. Colonel Rhea of the Marine Corps is proposed to direct the Nicaraguan action under the peace arrangement.
The Moderave Nationalists government in Shanghai issued an order removing Cuigene Chen from the office of foreign minister at Wanton headquarters. The decree states Chen, a chemist by training, is now removed and CGC with headquarters at Nack us becomes the sole national authority.
Irvin Pan 42 attempted suicide by placing dynamite under his head and another under his face in Shaworin Pennsylvania. One stick exploded injuring his head face arm and body while the other failed to fire. He survived with severe lacerations internal injuries and broken bruises but is expected to recover.
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