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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1934

Page

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Three Men Get 25,000 In Hold Up At Flint Bank

A machine gun wielding trio robbed the Glenwood Avenue branch of Citizens and Commercial Savings Bank in Flint Michigan. They seized about 25,000 in cash from the cashier area while six customers and four employees complied. The bandits fled toward central Flint in a Ford V-5.

Flint Mich John Dillinger Glenwood Avenue Citizens and Commercial Savings Bank Flint, Mich Glenwood Avenues Emi

Dillinger Linked to Bremer Kidnapping Case

In Lancaster Wisconsin on May 18 reports linked John Dillinger and his machine gun killers to the $200,000 kidnapping of Edward G. Bremer of St. Paul. Federal agents reportedly found the prison where Bremer was held and identified a derelict mine house near Cuba City as the site. Sheriff Harry Greer said investigators learned Dillinger hid there after battles at Spider Lake, where a federal agent and a civilian were killed and four men wounded. Forty Justice Department agents have searched the area for weeks. Discovery of the prison came as a by-product of the Dillinger hunt.

Lancaster Wis John Dillinger Edward G. Bremer St. Paul Dillinger Cuba City Bremer Harry Greer Spider Lake Department of Justice Dillingser

Body pulled from Vermilion River identified as unnamed man

Fishermen on the Nickel Plate Railroad crossing area pulled a submerged man from the Vermilion River. About 35 years old, the unidentified body was taken to Rickel Funeral Home in Vermilion and to be buried at Maple Grove Cemetery. Authorities say no identification was found and no missing person matches are on file. The drowning is believed to have occurred over a week ago.

Vermilion Erin County Riche Vermilyon Potters Field Maple Grove

The Weather Forecast CW Generally fair tonight

A concise forecast notes generally fair conditions with slight temperature shifts expected tonight and into Saturday, indicating light winds and no precipitation. No major weather hazards anticipated as the period remains calm with mild to warm daytime highs and cooler nighttime lows.

Boutyre

Possible successors to Farley as Democratic national chairman discussed

Mentioned for Farley's job are Joseph C. O Mahoney of Wyoming and Guy T. Helvering of Kansas, seen as potential successors as Democratic national chairman. Farley’s resignation is predicted amid President Roosevelt's opposition to national committee members serving in government posts.

Joseph C. O'Mahoney Wyoming Guy T. Helvering Kansas James A. Farley Farley Roosevelt

Workmen Uncover Old Elyria Fire Cistern On Middle Avenue

Workers excavating Middle Avenue for a new boulevard uncovered the remains of an old Elyria fire cistern. The cistern, part of a broader historic system supplying water for fires, had been forgotten as municipal water mains modernized. Local Fire Chief W N Bates noted prior knowledge of the system but not its locations.

Middle Avenue Elyria Third Street W. N. Bates

Lorain Accident Victim Will Be Buried Saturday

Funeral services for George Bates 37 of 106 California Avenue Lorain will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the Church of the Redeemer. Bates died after being struck while swinging aboard a waving train at National Tube Company. He had a 24 year railroad career and was a leader in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He is survived by his mother two sisters and one brother all of Lorain. Burial is at Elmwood Cemetery with remains at Wickens Memorial Home until Friday.

George Bates California Avenue Lorain National Tube Company Church of the Redeemer Creetus A. Dowell Bates Lake Terminal

Vermilion Farmer George Knott Killed by Train

Vermilion farmer George Knott aged 65 was killed Wednesday afternoon when his wagon and team were struck by a New York Central train at the Fraley crossing near Wittiwanca. Last rites are set for 2 PM Saturday at the Reformed Church in Vermilion with Rev Rover officiating. interment in Maple Grove cemetery. Survived by his widow two sons Frank and Floyd and daughter Mrs William Seals. Knott’s death marks a fourth family member to die violently, with two brothers killed in train accidents and another in a gasoline explosion.

George Knott Reformed Church Vermilion Rover Maple Grove Cemetery Knott New York Central Fraley [Ava Wittiwanca B. W. Sarr Oue Frank Floyd William Seals

Thirty three Children Examined At Crippled Clinic

Thirty three children were examined this morning at the second crippled children's clinic at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children. Only three were new cases. the rest had prior examinations. Participants hailed from Elyria, South Amherst, Grafton, Wakeman, Oberlin, Lorain, Homerville, Shelby, Wadsworth, Attica, Bucyrus, Geneva and Bellevue, with examinations by Dr C H Heyman of Cleveland and Dr F A Lawrence of Elyria.

Gates Hospital Elyria South Amherst Grafton Wakeman Oberlin Lorain Homerville Shelby Wadsworth Attica Bucsras Geneva Bellevue C. H. Heyman Cleveland F. A. Lawrence

Pursue Trail Of Fingerprints In The Robles Case

Tucson reports fears of mob violence subsided as authorities chase fingerprints from a vault like cage where June Robles was found partly buried in the desert. Two suspects who stirred a mob were released but watched. Over twenty prints on the cage and on food containers drive the inquiry. Ident Engert led tests with Washington records aiding comparison.

Tucson Anna June Robles Lane Gerard Engert Department of Justis Washington Department Thors

Milk Protectors Meet in Cleveland for Industry Stabilization

The Cleveland district of the Dairymen's Cooperative Association held a major conference at the Carter hotel drawing about 175 delegates from Cuyahoga and 11 neighboring counties. Leaders discussed stabilizing milk production, regulation compliance, and the Burk Act to keep Cleveland Market practices fair.

Lorain County Cleveland Dairymen’s Cooperative Association Carter Hotel Cuyahoga Erie Huron Wayne Ashland Medina Lorain Summit Geagua Lake Ashtabula Trumbull Portage B. E. Durkee Grafton Park Dimiline A. Longbrake Elyria G. A. Brumby Kipton J. C. Aldrich Graftone Ray Eppley E. S. Prentice Harry Foote Wellington J. E. Whiton M. 0. Baus C. I. Hummel Harry €. Dean Gratton P. 5. Brenneman E. R. Quackenbush Cleveland District Dairy Council Dairy Council Fred B. Walker Association Walker Willis E. Leach D. C Paul Youngs Ohio State University Producers Board John Brown National Administration H. B. Steele Sec'y Dairymen’s Co-operative Sales Association P. H. Rogers House of Representatives Rogers Bark Hill Ohio Munk Marketing Commission

Stankard Attends Crime Prevention Meeting in Columbus

Chief of Police E J Stankard visited Columbus to take part in a Crime Prevention meeting at the Neil House. He planned to return tonight.

Stankard Colulmats E. J. Stankard Columbus Neil House Howi

Ground improvements under way at three Elyria schools

Work on grounds at Jefferson Edison and Roosevelt Schools progresses with CWA and later Federal Emergency Relief labor. Jefferson grounds are being leveled and seeded, Edison work nearly finished with rear leveled, Roosevelt to be visited next with substantial remaining tasks expected to take time.

Elyria James F. Brown Jefferson Edison Roosevelt CWA Jefferson School Brown

Old Age Pension Blanks Renewed for Lorain County

Old age pension blanks have been received and will be ready for distribution at 9 a.m. Monday. William France, pension investigator, said the Lorain County office is in the courthouse basement with two assistants to aid filing. Blanks must be called for, not mailed, and applicants may fill them out themselves or have someone assist.

William France Lorain County France

Elyrians Attend Montreal Conference of Crippled Children

Elyria will be well represented at the International Society for Crippled Children's annual convention opening Sunday in Montreal. E. F. Allen, president and founder, and E. J. Howenstine, secretary, lead the delegation, with Mrs. Allen and others expected to join. talks will cover organizing hospitals and society activities.

Elyria International Society For Crippled Children Montreal E. F. Allen Society E. J. Howeustine Allen Witan Hackett The Crippled Child Sec Thelma Bentley Gates Hospital Frank W. Hoover Elyria Memorial Hospital United States Canada Hoover Howenstine

Lawyers To Hear Rev Daley at Elvia Lawyers Club Lunch

Rev James T Pater of St Marys church will speak at the Elvia Lawyers Club weekly luncheon tomorrow noon at Hotel Nowell His topic is Prevention of Crime. The speech aims to address crime prevention strategies for the legal community and public safety.

James T. Pater St. Mary's Church Elviia Lawyers Club Hotel Nowell Daley

Expenses of 90th General Assembly Will Approximate Million Dollars

Ohio lawmakers faced total expenditures near one million dollars for the 1933 34 biennium with 554706.19 in salaries and wages across both houses. Printing, travel, communications, and committee costs pushed the tally toward the milliam mark as additional special sessions loomed.

90Th General Assembly Columbus 90Th General’ Assembly Whic Ohio State Budget Commission White Senate House

Bond reduced in case of Lorain man

Charles Carroll alias Charles Duffy, held on multiple Lorain robberies and a gunfight with Lorain officers, had bond cut from 25000 to 800 in four cases. He has been jailed for months, is in poor health, and needs daily medical attention and hospital care. Prosecutor Frank E. Stevens urged release for treatment. he warned the county may have to fund hospital care if kept jailed.

Lorain Charles Carroll Charles Duffy William Murphy Chester Deeter Carrell G. E. French Frank E. Stevens Carrol Stevens

Verdict Returned Against City of Lorain for Damages

A Lorain jury in Judge A. R. Webber's court awarded Leona Griffith four thousand fifty dollars for injuries she says occurred October 27, 1832, when she tripped on a rut in West End Avenue and fell injuring her head.

Lorain Leona Griffith Judes A. R. Webber Men Todas Griffith West End Avenas

Arson Case Ends In Not Guilty Verdict

A jury in Juds W. B. Thompson's court found Ralph McPherson, 41, Ridgeville, not guilty of arson for setting his self-made home on a desolate Ridgeville lot ablaze last March after a dispute with his wife. McPherson, a World War II veteran, faced charges after the fire destroyed the dwelling.

Ralph McPherson Ridgeville W. B. Thompson McPherson Ridge

Dorothy Fuldheim Addresses World Politics at Kiwanis

Dorothy Fuldheim of Cleveland spoke at the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Newell on A Searchlight over Europe. She warned that world tensions rise from population pressure and economic maneuvering, noting Britain's textile restrictions and Russia and Japan preparing for conflict as a determinant of future world order.

Dorothy Fuldheim Cleveland Kiwanis Club China Manchuria Far East Miss Fuldheim Britain

Factory Workers Meet Tonight In Elyria

Preparations were completed for a large labor meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Broad Street in Elyria. The Elyria local of the Federal Labor Union hosts the event at 7 30 p m with J C W McWeenry of the American Federation of Labor and his secretary Mr McKinnon addressing the gathering.

Debeldt Columbia Hall Broad Stereo Elyria Federal Labor Union J.C. W McWeenry American Federation of Labor McKinnon Aergere Elyna

Drought Relief Plan Pledged by Hopkins for Midwest

Washington May 15 Federal Emergency Relief Administrator Harry L Hopkins announced a broad drought relief program costing the government over 56 million dollars. It targets North and South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin with cattle purchases forage crop planting work programs feeding stock and relocation of thousands of farm families.

Washington Harry L. Hopkins Dylta Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota Hopkins

Elyria High Alumni Plan June Reunion Pageant

Elyria High School alumni will gather June 8 for the fifty fifth annual reunion at the high school. A special alumni edition of the Elyria High Herald announces the event with news on former graduates and planning for a pageant replacing the usual speaker.

Elyria High School Alumni Association Elyria High Herald Julia Riley Martin James B. Thomas Martin

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Michigan Yeggs Link Dillinger Vermilion River Guy T. Helyering Broad Street Broad Court Streets East West Avenue Charles Lord Black River Lord Elyrians Robles H. F. Meyer Pres. Meyer Dairy Products Co Rev Eddie Dowling Peter Gerry United States Senate Rhode Island Democratic Party Dowling Dorothy Fuldreim World Politico Russia Japan E.H Aiumor Beza Boynton Kaiser Clinton New York Iniis Kaiser Louis Sutiit Wich Hvant Etta Colgan Mills Edith Garford Henson Graceil Richardson Ella Hulbert Ashford Minnie Hummer Mary Northwood Ella Smythe Seward Henson Louis Suiliff P. Marian Metcalf George Ingersoll Albert Kirk First Congregational Elks
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