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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
2
Pacific College history head Perry D Macy earned campus fame after settling a dormitory scare. Screams drew him to the women’s dorm where five skunks confronted him. He calmly removed the animals and restored order without harm.
Washington May 23 Chicago’s gangland is to be examined by President Hoover’s National Law Enforcement Commission. The second conference outlined a program of sectional investigations into crime, aiming to map approaches to curb nationwide lawlessness. Chicago’s gang history and racketeering will be studied to understand local conditions and legal measures.
The commission launched a broad investigation into all aspects of law enforcement and respect for laws, backed by President Hoover. A sub-committee may be appointed to study gangs and their operations as the inquiry progresses, with full cooperation from the Justice Department.
A 14 man posse shot Bratley Jones 40 to death at a Shandon cabin while searching for Joseph Zwick linked to a gang-related slaying. C A Kouba was captured after a chase. Zwick, believed wounded, fled toward Columbus with aid from friends. Jones, a distillery operator, and Kouba fled as order to halt was issued.
Police pursue lead on Zwick in the Dumele murder and Robert Andres killing. Andres was to testify against Rodney Ford of Middletown and Cincinnati, who faces death for the marshal’s murder. Another witness Jacobs was slain by machine gun. Earlier, George Murphy, a former hotel clerk, was ambushed and shot. Authorities suspect gang violence linked to rum running or blackmail, but no solid motives or gunmen identified yet.
United Press notes May Day broadcasts on NBC CBS networks. At Arlington Memorial Amphitheatre President Hoover will speak with music. Indianapolis Speedway races air. Jessica Dragonette soprano with male quartet at 7 30. Marine Band performs at 7 30. Detective stories air at 8.
Senate moves to vote on the census and reapportionment bill while the Interstate Commerce Committee holds hearings on a plan to form a communications commission. The Manufacturers Committee revisits resolutions seeking a textile labor investigation, and the Privileges and Elections Committee continues final arguments in the Ware-Wilson contest.
The House convenes to review a set of minor bills prior to referral to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration. Narrowed agenda focuses on small reforms and routine measures.
In Eubin Saxony a village of about 1500 residents chose a new mayor after a heated debate. More than 200 eligible voters participated in the contest, signaling a decisive outcome in the local political contest.
Applicants answered the advertisement and a dozen likely contenders were invited to the town hall. Each gave an oration and the winner, voted unanimously, was a young administration clerk from Reichenbach noted for eloquence in the final round.
The fragment describes Eldorado Springs residents dealing with a log fate length decision. A man sawed the log and yielded $250 in gold dust bids, suggesting a local auction-like scenario and a curious method of bidding via an auger hole.
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