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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

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Bellanca prize flight quarrels seen, peace talks delay start

United Press dispatch reports Bellanca crew members Bert and Le te meeting with owner Levine to draft an amicable agreement after late-night talks at Levine's home. An injunction against sending the Bellanca to Paris remains in effect in Brooklyn. Bellanca designer Hy Le ne Bertrand and editor Frank W chener attended a peace conference as turmoil over the Bellanca organization and rivals Fokker and Bird influence progress. Page 7 continuation noted.

United Press Staff Corp New York Bellanca Paris L'od Bert Charles Lete Levine Beand Bertaud Understandias Beaud Seitemrat Lene Betrand Frank W Chener Oration Agazine Eather Ndeberg Hane Comender Hichard Fokker

Storms Darken Southern Ohio Across State

Severe weather swept southern Ohio with heavy rainfall and tornado activity. Homes, barns, and trees were damaged as bridges and streets flooded. urban and rural areas reported similar destruction. Power outages affected Franklin County and surrounding communities as lines were knocked down and repairs began.

Columbus Galion Botany Ta2rage Daniel Himing

Dancer Maurice Mouvet Dies in Lausanne

Maurice Mouvet longtime French dance star dies in Lausanne Switzerland after illness. Doctors believed tuberculosis contributed to death as he had hoped to live to return to Paris where he began his professional dancing career. The report notes his death followed weeks of illness and a final decline.

Lausanar Swizerland Maurice Mouvet Maurice Paris

Doran Listed as Potential Dry War Commissioner

Washington May 1 an anticipated announcement of appointment of Dr J W Doran Straus chief technical character? as prohibition commissioner was deferred today publication of the treasury department’s intention to give Doran the place now held temporarily by the Anti Saloon League candidate Rey A Harpes Ohio delayed the actual announcement Secretary Melion rated Doran very seriously considered for the past but declined to comment on reports that Haynes would be dismissed from the service The treasury department may be avoiding conflict with the Anti Saloon League legislative committee meeting here for important political discussion today.

Washington J VW Doran Straus Barcau Trehnical Chariston Prohitstion Treasurs Doran Antisaoon League Rey Harpes Ohio The Treasury Melion Haynes Anti Saloon League Legislative Committee

Crescent City Thought Safe From Flood

Flood waters pour into the Atchafalaya basin affecting New Orleans and nearby towns. Relief boats evacuate residents as forecasts indicate levee relief from diverted floodwaters. Damaged railroad bridge at Melville crosses the basin as waters threaten multiple towns along the district.

New Orleans Atcanfulaya Teoas Atenafalva Esterday Texas and Pacific Railroad Melville Bonn Atchafaha

Bender Awarded $1900 in Gas Company Suit

In a two day trial before Judge WB Thompson the Logan resident Bender was awarded $1900 against the local gas company for alleged gas testing and explosion at his home ten years ago. This marks the second trial after a prior verdict for the defendant in the first term.

Frama Tnner Loram Logan Gas WB Thompson

Ohio State banks in eight large cities increase assets in March

May 19 figures from State Banking Superintendent E H Blatner show total resources of the eight largest Ohio cities reaching 1 697 702 510 on March 23, up from 1 566 050 388 on December 31 1926. Cleveland led with 293 State banks, while other cities reported combined resources of 943 040 338.

Colowels Ohio E .H. Blatr M“eveland

Coolidge May Call Extra Session For Flood Relief

May 19. President Coolidge may call an extra session of Congress in November to expedite flood relief legislation. A Republican source says he wants extra time to handle flood control projects and emergency relief, though final decision hinges on army engineers’ dam and reservoir plans. Republicans oppose an early session but aim to address credit, rehabilitation, and Red Cross needs before permanent relief is framed.

Washington Coolidge Congress Mar Mississippi Bailey Army Tne Smith Bere Senate Cooildes Red Cross

Poison booze claims victim in Toledo

John Goss, 65, died of acute alcoholic poisoning blamed on denatured liquor sold by a bootlegger. Coroner C J Henzier announced the verdict and ordered the search for the bootlegger. Goss and companion Frank Devon, both of Toledo, were arrested in Maumee by Patrolman Sam Kilam for drunken and disorderly conduct when Goss was found dead late yesterday.

Toledo John Goss C J. Henzier Goss Frank Devon Yoledo Maumee Sam Kilam

Small lad struck by auto breaks leg on Chestnut Street

Junior Donovan son of Mr and Mrs T J Donovan of 68 Chestnut Street was hit by a car while crossing Chestnut near North Street. The driver stopped and a woman moved the boy to his home steps. he was taken to Emriaville General Hospital by ambulance where doctors found a broken leg. No police search for the driver had been requested this morning.

Junior Donvan T J Donovar Chestnut Street Brohen Leense Numhers Gunca Donovan North Street Eivria Womonal Hospital

State Revokes Motor Certificates Amid Tax Delays

Columbus May 1. Failure to pay taxes assessed under the Canster Freeman law led to the revocation today of 111 bus and truck certificates. Public utilities commission acted after notice to all holders. until certificates are evicted, buses will not be permitted to operate.

Columbus Canster Freeman Public Unities Commission Certvica Evita

Cogan Gas Co Rejects Plan of Settlement

A new attempt by Don Miers for Ohio cities served by Logan Gas Co to secure a four year gas rate agreement was rejected by Logan president Raymond Gross. The bids proposed 50 cents per thousand cubic feet with $1 minimum for two years, then 60 cents and $1 in later terms, with alternate offers including higher initial charges and gradual rate changes.

Colmbus Ohio City Logan Gas Co Tate Commpany Don Miers Bivina Rarmond Gross Logan Company Miers Cross Varwads

King Ben Abuses Alleged by Ruth Swanson Eyed in Purification Claims

Fragmentary OCR reports Ruth Swanson alleging mistreatment by King Ben and a religious cult linked to House of Dayi. Mrs Swanson recounts vile names used and references a purification experience. Details are continued on Page 2.

Joseph Mien Soion Ken Perel House of Dayi

Plane service from South under way in Ohio trip

Inauguration of passenger and express air service between Cleveland Cincinnati and Louisville marked by seven planes arriving at Brook Park airport Cleveland. Fifteen passengers and several hundred pounds of express goods moved in the opening.

Cleveland Cincinnati Louisville Brook Park

MDERMOTT 15 TILL SILENT OVER MURDER

O Mar 19 Pat VicDermott with red hair shows no concern over murder case inside Co penitentiaries. Fiord Streilen berger reports the latest conspirator sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Dor R Wetlell Lanion povileher the diminitive Adler who hinted at underworld talks. The case has been decided and continues as enigmatical with questions unanswered.

Pat VicDermott Copeniteniars Fiord Streilenberger Dor R Wetlell Lanion WeGermott Melivit Prissney Louis Maze

Progress Made Report Board Progress Made Report Board

The county board of review meets three days weekly and reports steady functioning. They evaluate real estate values in Lang and handle protests from 653 individuals who filed two to ten complaints each. About 1,000 complaints have been adjusted, with roughly 3,000 total on hand, and the board aims to finish by July first.

County Boata Laing Valuatinos Arthur Water

Bandit Steals $30 From A & P Store On Widdle Avenue

A lone robber robbed the A and P grocery on Widdle avenue near South street shortly after one today taking about $30 from the cash register. He forced J A Derby to the floor with a revolver and warned two girl clerks to proceed as if nothing had happened. He fled as police circulated the city but, at press time, had not been captured. A description cited a man 19 to 23 years old, 5 feet 9 inches, brown overcoat, red pitted face.

Darby

Sherl ee foils jewel theft at county jail break

An escape attempt at Media county jail was uncovered when two prisoners tried to tear through a wall and escape. Prisoners James Bowman James McFarland and Robert Arkingston were moved to a secure area. gang member Tar Turrec was killed during the prior month’s hold up pursuit. Sheriff Robson said a gun smuggling plot connected to the prisoners was investigated.

Media County Neal Robson Wade Tichson James Bowman Chicasa James McFarland Breorion Robert Arkingston Cleveland Tnex Tarl Turrec Akron Rohsono Sena3 Tur Sans

Bath school massacre and Kehoe murder discovered today

Bath Michigan May 19 A diabolical plot exploded in Bath after a fire killed 42 and destroyed the school. The murdered body of Mrs. Andrew E Kehoe was found in the burning Kehoe farm ruins beside money and silverware. Andrew E Kehoe, treasurer of the district, is suspected as the dynamite planner who also killed himself. The Bath Consolidated School wreckage revealed 38 children dead with many more injured. Community grief and tax burdens loom as residents rally for rebuilding and justice.

Consolidated School Ba H Migh Ette Andrew Kehoe Gettinn Bath, Mich Andrew E. Kehoe Clinton County Bath Consolidated School Kehoe Bath Roy Cole Cole Kelee Tie Andrew E Kehoe Robert Gates Miglegan Esterday Martin G Milaman Cumming Hye EB Huveck Rhehoas Sncomo Iale Hursh McFarran Glenn Smith Bath Wes

Bath Horror Death Toll in Bath Michigan School Blast

Forty one killed and forty three injured after the consolidated school dynamite explosions in Bath Michigan. Named dead include Andrew E Kehoe and school officials, with a long list of children and residents among the victims. Police and hospital reports enumerate ages and connections, as investigators work to determine motive and confirm casualty figures.

Bath Mich Andrew E. Kehoe Emory E Hurck Nelson McFarren Glenn A. Smith Hazel Weatherhae Howard City Robert Ware Lloyd Zimmerman George Zimmerman George Hall, Jr Whla Hall Herman Bergen Elizabeth Witchell Lucilie Richardson Flord Burnett Henry Berzen Loren Hunter Marjorie Fritz Elsie Robb Galen Harte Arnold Bauke Robert Cochran Yhelma McDonald Ralph Cushman Emelia Bromuno Robert Bromamno Stanley Harte Doris Johns Earl Ewing Lemornoy Woodman Tola Harte Vivian Harte Carme Gelsenhaver Catherine Foote Russell Chapman Clarence McFarren Perry Harte Cleo Crayton

Park Pool Progress Hindered by City Funding Shortfall

A letter from Frank W. Wford, vice president of the Blriiz park commission, to Elyria Kiwanis notes efforts to prepare Cascade park’s swimming pool. The park commission blames the council’s failure to appropriate funds for the first installment, delaying pool completion beyond the season.

Elyria Kiwanis Club Frank W.wford Blriiz Park Commission B Wats Newell Techac W - Ford Cascade Park Jeter Waien Kiwarys Park Commission Icss

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