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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1929

Page

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Governors of Oil States To Meet

President Hoover invites governors of oil producing states to a June 10 meeting in Colorado Springs with federal representatives to plan a national program for drilling control and waste elimination. A proposed interstate contact committee would maintain relations with the federal oil conservation board, led by Interior Secretary Wilbur.

Colorado Washington Hoover Colorado Springs Colo Federal Oil Conservation Board Wilbur

Tetrazzini Divorced From Boy Husband in Rome

Rome May 22 The romance of Madame Luisa Tetrazzini a famed operatic singer and her boy husband ended when the Rome Tribunal issued a decree of legal separation The elderly soprano now said to be over 60 and her handsome husband Pietro Vernati under 25 were married with great pomp at Florence in October 1926 Their marriage lasted less than three years and the decree marks the end of their union

Rome Luisa Tetrazzini Pietro Vernati Valentino Florence

Feng Yu-Hsiang Plans to Crush Chiang Kai-Shek in China

SHANGHAI May 22 Feng Yu-Hsiang the Christian general informed foreign ministers and consular representatives that he planned military actions against Chiang Kai-Shek leader of the Nationalist Party. He urged neutral intervention and pledged protection for foreign lives and property. He said he had been elected commander in chief of his party and warned Chiang's extermination was impending.

Buma Shanghai Feng Yu-Hsiang China Chiang Kai-Shek National 48 Party Feng Chiang

Elyria Clinic Buys Braman Property

The Elyria Clinic announced the purchase of the C. M. Braman property on Second Street next to the clinic building. The site will be altered to meet the clinic’s needs.

Elyria Clinic Braman Property C. M. Braman Second Street

When C D Murray Started in Public Service

C D Murray Lorain county commissioner began work at 21 in Elyria for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway. He later farmed in Brighton township, then was elected county commissioner and has served six years. He is married with one child, lives in Wellington, and enjoys horses, once raising many thoroughbred registered Percherons. His boyhood ambition was to become a lawyer.

C. D. Murray Lorain Elyria Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Brighton Township Murray Wellington

Local Firm To Expand Its Plant

The Elyria Belting and Machinery Company announces the purchase of several houses and lots adjoining its Sumner street property. A large warehouse and two machine shops will be built, adding 15,000 square feet of floor space. A first class machine shop will overhaul tools for resale with guarantees. The firm has operated on the East side since 1915 and continues to grow.

Elyria Belting and Machinery Company Sumner Street Elyria Belting and Machinery Co

Fall of capital iminent in mimic war

Red Army headquarters reports the fall of Columbus 13 miles west as Blue forces press the capital in a ground air joint maneuver. With 800000 troops in play, Reds retreat under artillery while Blues advance. Daily combats near Jackstown Johnstown Summit Millersport zone. air fleets harass both sides.

RED Army Columbus Imment Here Chillicothe Lockbourne Jackstown- Johnstown - Summit - Millersport Zanesville Big Walnut Creek Air Corps

Two Prisoners Escape From Honor Camp

COLUMBUS, CO May 22 The State Bureau of Identification broadcast descriptions of two prisoners who fled the state reformatory honor camp at Mansfield yesterday. Fred Murphy 22 from Stark county admitted Dec 11 1928 serving 1 to 2 years for abandonment and Bernard Hutchison 21 from Lawrence county admitted Feb 7 serving 1 to 15 years for burglary.

Columbus, CO State Bureau of Identification Today Mansfield Fred Murphy Stark County Bernard Hutchison Lawrence County

Pope Postpones Exit From Vatican to Early June

Rome reports the pope will delay leaving the Vatican until early June. The original May 30 departure date was announced to be postponed and an official statement confirmed the new timing.

Vatican Rome

Seven Passengers and Two Pilots Escape Death

Seven passengers and two pilots narrowly escaped death when a Boeing Air Transport tri motor plane burst into flames mid air four miles west of Elko Nevada. Chief Pilot Hugh Barker landed the flaming craft safely at about 2000 feet altitude with no injuries. Abe Warner opened a door as passengers fled to safety before the plane, valued at 100000 dollars, was destroyed with its mail.

Oakland Calif Boeing Air Transport Company Elko Nev Hugh Barker Salt Lake City Barker Abe Warner

Accuse High School Boys Of Threatening Assistant Principal

Two sixteen year old Glenville high students were held in Cleveland on threats against Harry Towne East Cleveland assistant principal. Investigators traced obscene telephone threats and arrested the youths on delinquency charges as others remain sought. Towne called the case serious and said he would brief officials at Board of Education headquarters.

Cleveland Glenville High School Harry Towne East Cleveland Towne Board of Education Harry Hotchkiss

Fort Worth Monoplane Presses Toward 151-Hour Flight Goal

Fort Worth Texas May 22 nearing halfway in its endurance flight the monoplane Fort Worth maintained steady aloft. The rebuilt Whirlwind engine operated at high perfection as Reg Robbins and Jim Kelly aim to beat the 150 hour 40 minute endurance record set by the Army Question Mark. Refueling has occurred five times with K K Hoffman and H S Jones handling the support plane.

Fort Worth Tex Reg Robbins Jim Kelly K. K. Hoffman H. 5. Jones

German delegate quits Berlin reparations talks

May 22 Albert Voegeler an alternate chief German delegate to the Paris reparations conference retired from the delegation after informing the German government that extending reparations payments beyond 37 years would be intolerable and he would refuse to sign any such agreement.

Berlin Albert Voegeler Conference of Reparations Experts Paris

Storms halt ocean flights in Old Orchard

At Old Orchard Maine on May 22 the Green Flash and Bernard 191 delays amid storms and soaked Roosevelt Field runways. Pilot Williams and Yancey await rival Armend Lotti Jr to inspect Old Orchard Beach runway for a possible start to Rome or Paris flights. Meteorologist Kimball warns of 1,000 miles of rain over the Atlantic with no good weather until Thursday.

Old Orchard Atlantic Green Flash Roger QO. Williams Lewis A. Yancey Williams Yancey Armend Lotti, Jr Lotti Roosevelt Field New York Charles A. Levine Guiseppe Bellanca Yancey and Rome Armond Lotti, Jr Paris Bernard Jean Assolant Giuseppe Bellanca James H. Kimball Ocean Great Circle

Chicago Officer Found Shot To Death

Chicago May 22 Policeman Joseph Sullivan an investigator with an anti extortion task force was found shot to death in his car. He was shot in the back of the head and had a bruise over his eye, suggesting he was slugged before the shooting.

Chicago Joseph Sullivan Sullivan

Men and Mules Clash With Flood Waters

Memphis reporting the Mississippi flood fight extends 350 miles from Hickman Kentucky to Vicksburg Mississippi as thousands of men and mule teams work under engineers to hold the Jadwin Line. Arkansas tributaries remain a threat and reinforcements rush to Mounds Landing Mississippi where a breach endangers the front. Engineers at Reelfoot Lake prepare to abandon the front levee for a backlined structure.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi River Hickman Vicksburg Miss Jadwin Arkansas Mieunds Landing Reelfoot Lake Mounds Landing

State Briefs Roundup From Ohio Cities

State briefs cover a motorist cleared in Hutmeyer death, a 63 year old postal carrier dying from diabetes after 24 years service, Piqua approving city manager government, and nursing diplomas awarded in Columbus. Other items note federal drug agent training, a high school shooting incident, Cincinnati plans for a 22 story $2.5 million church store and office building, a kidnapping search, Ohio Baptist convention elections, and appointments in church and education groups.

Oxygen tents urged to aid Cleveland Clinic disaster victims

Cleveland Ohio May 22 Thirty cities were asked to send oxygen tents to aid remaining patients in Cleveland hospitals. About 30 patients remain in hospitals and at least a dozen tents are needed. Dr Meyer Axelrod of Mt Sinai said one tent is on its way from Boston. Toledo has sent tents. Among the gravest cases is Attorney Henry L Lustig who was in the clinic during the disaster and helped in the rescue.

Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Meyer Axelrod Mt. Sinai Hospital Boston Toledo

Tunney’s Lawyer Replies To Woman’s $500000 Claim

In New York May 22 Gene Tunney’s attorney George S Whiteside defended the retired heavyweight champion against Mrs Katherine King Fogarty who seeks half a million dollars for alleged breach of promise. Whiteside said prior investigations found her claims meritless and released an affidavit claimed to withdraw critical remarks.

New York Katherine King Fogarty Gene Tunney Tunney George S. Whiteside Whiteside Fogarty

Jury Hears $10,250 Suit in Thompson Court

Benjamin Sheppard sues Walton Ice and Fuel for 10250 damages alleging personal injury and property loss from a July 2 1927 Clark Street accident. The truck rear ended his car as he prepared to stop in Judge W B Thompsons court.

Benjamin Sheppard Walton Ice and Fuel Company W. B. Thompson Sheppard Clark Street

Taylor Urges Bankers To Cooperate In Ohio

Columbus May 22 Arthur P D Taylor Elyria president of the Ohio Bankers Association urged closer co operation and fellowship among banks and bankers at the annual meeting. More than 1000 bankers expected and the talk touched on future systems including county wide branch banking to counter chain banking though he personally favored a cautious approach.

Columbus, CO Oy Arthur PD. Taylor Elyria Ohio Bankers’Association Friay Ohio Taylor

Parole Asked for Woman In County Jail

Commissioner Thomas Peebles faced a parole question for Sarah Whippen serving a $100 liquor fine in county jail. Sheriff Clarence Adams and Justice S J George presented the parole request. Whippen is a first offender and faces transfer to Marysville after twenty nine days in jail. Commissioners George Rhoads and Charles Murray offered no clear stance, hinting a decision would come this week. Peebles has previously opposed early release, preferring jail time to serve the full fine.

Thomas Peebles Sarah Whippen Clarence Adams S. J. George Whiffen Marysville George Rhoads Charles Murray Peebles

Plans for improvements at Camp Iss-seekes Y M C A field

W O McClellan John R Siekkinen and Jack Warden surveyed the Vermilion River camp site for major upgrades including three tennis courts two indoor bas eball diamonds two volleyball courts two horseshoe courts and a running track. A perimeter fence will be built leveling begins soon with completion before the first camp period June 17 according to Ric Ciellan. The athletic field was purchased last summer but improvements were delayed by timing. Repair of the roadway is noted.

Camp Iss-seekes Vermilion Tiver W. O. McClellan John R. Siekkinen Jack Warden Ric Ciellan

Expect Increase in Rediscount Rate by New York Bank

Washington May 22 reports of a probableRediscount rate rise at the New York Reserve Bank followed a visit by Governor George L Harrison and Gates McGarrah to discuss credit matters with Under Secretary Mille and Reserve Board Governor Roy A Young The federal advisory council urged raising the Rediscount rate to six per cent for member banks that desire it.

Washington New York Reserve Bank George L. Harrison Gates McGarrah New York Bank Harrison McGarrah Treasur Odgen Mille Roy A. Young Reserve Board New York Federal Advisory Council of the Reserve Board

13 Year Old Spelling Champ Crowned National Champion

Virginia Hogan of Omaha Nebraska, 13, is celebrated as the nation’s spelling champion on her first full day in Washington D C. After a three hour opening bee at the National Museum auditorium she outlasted 21 local champions and bested rival Viola Streac of South Milwaukee Wisconsin by correctly spelling luxuriant. Toru Hayashi, 16, finished third after an error on Panacea.

Washington Virginia Hogan Omaha Neb Hogan National Museum Auditorium Viola Streac Milwaukee Wis Toru Hayashi Hayashi

Began Choosing Jury To Try Groh Case

NEW PHILADELPHIA May 22 Selection of a jury to hear bribery charges against Former Mayor Peter J Groh of Dover was started today before Judge Eli E Lind say Groh removed from office by Governor Myers Y Cooper was indicted several weeks ago charged with accepting a 50 bribe from Edward Little former state prohibition agent to permit the passage of liquor through Dover Little who with John D Cole another state dry agent figured in the use of girl decoys in missing arrests in Lancaster will be a star witness for the state Both Little and Cole were present when court convened Both refused to make our statements regarding the decoy cases

New Philadelphia Peter J. Groh Dover Eli E. Lindsay Groh Myers Y. Cooper Edward Little Little John D. Cole Lancaster Cole

Daniels Honored By Merchants

David A. Daniels of the Lewis Mercantile Company was elected chairman of the executive committee of the Retail Merchants Division of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce. The panel will represent local retail merchants and plan sales promotions for the chamber.

David A. Daniels Lewis Mercantile Company Elyria Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

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