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02 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1931
Page
1
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London reports warn Japan plans to advance from Kirin toward Taonan as Chinese forces resist repair of a damaged bridge. Tokyo dispatches note censorship and a belligerent Soviet stance, with a secret Chinese Russian accord cited to resume relations if Moscow stays out of Inner Mongolia.
Wilkesbarre Pa November 2 Wilfrid Flood Detroit Mich a convicted murderer and Raymond Shutt Wilkesbarre bandit suspect escaped today from the Luzerne County prison The keeper in charge of the north wing Thomas Ayres discovered the men missing when he made his early morning rounds The cell door was open A bar had been sawed out of the window Of the two avenues of escape the prisoners used the window Their trail led to an automobile parked nearby From that point it is believed the men fled into the Piccono Mountains toward New York or Philadelphia
Fred Arias, 37, of No 8 Tattersal court, sustained a fractured right arm about 10:45 P M yesterday while attempting to crank his automobile backfired. He was treated at Memorial hospital.
Ohio forecast calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures on Tuesday. Current conditions show temperatures rising slowly in western and central sections while falling in the extreme northwest, with overall favorable conditions expected for the next 36 hours.
The Justice Department said Apache youth Gorney Seymour confessed to murder of Henrietta Schmerler, a Columbia University student, on the White River Indian Reservation in Arizona last July. He says he sexually assaulted the girl before killing her. Seymour is jailed on the reservation awaiting federal trial in Arizona. The body was found in a ditch in an isolated area and the case drew nationwide attention during the investigation.
Bishop James Cannon Jr. today filed a demurrer through counsel to the indictment charging him with violating the federal corrupt practices act. The demurrer also seeks to strike down sections as unconstitutional on behalf of Miss Ada L. Burroughs, his secretary, arguing the act’s provisions exceed constitutional limits in the District of Columbia supreme court.
Chauncey B Smythe announces additional workers for the Community Chest drive. Mrs Edwin Gillis will lead a Ladies division team with extra assistants including Mrs C J Krantz Wiss Perrl Lord Mrs Boy Kulp and Mrs Rod Martin. Allan Smythe to oversee schools theatres and hospital solicitation as 45 volunteers sign on and spirit grows.
More than one hundred people attended the Human Analysis Lecture at the YMCA. Ed ward Lee Hawk, noted human analyst, announced a second talk this evening on What Does Your Mirror Tell You at eight. Yesterday he discussed children observing parents and analyzed children aged three to ten, with some as young as one.
Ten year old Arthur Rogers of Columbia School wins the boys prize and Linda Austin, 12, of Eaton Schools wins the girls prize in a rural colorings contest. Honorable mentions include Lois Nevin Evelyn Fisher Margaret Takacs Eleanor Graber Elinor Fisher Dorothy P. Smith Irene Rumph and others. This week’s subject is the nighthawk with a picture printed inside for coloring and entries due by Friday midnight.
The Los Angeles Aqueduct carrying Owens Valley water was dynamited near Mojave. Sheriff’s office was alerted and men were rushed to the scene. No details or official comments were available, though wage cuts among aqueduct workers reportedly caused unease. An unidentified caller told A J Power the blast occurred at Jawbone Canyon, destroying siphon and spillway. powers warned repercussion but noted spillway repairs possible.
Two civil suits against Roaingt County were dismissed this morning. The $10,500 claim by Denman of Elyria alleging car damages and the $25,000 claim by Dorothy Page of Elyria for injuries as a passenger were both dismissed at plaintiffs’ costs after Prosecutor Dor Myers argued the complaints failed to state actionable facts. The judge noted the defense motion was taken under advisement.
United Press reports a violent week in Ohio with at least nine deaths. Incidents include murder, accidental shootings, a self harm death, and a fatal fire. Notable cases span Dayton Newark Zanesville Middletown Lewisburg Napoleon Pomeros Cincinnati and Lockland with victims aged 20 to 72.
Laval lands in Le Havre amid cheers and vows France will keep the faith in Washington talks. He announces plans for an international reparations revision conference in December and says Paris will seek rapprochment with Germany while aiding European recovery as President Hoover urged.
Lorain county officials and welfare groups meet to ensure needy residents gain job priority on state road and bridge work. The plan directs relief agencies to nominate eligible individuals. State funds about 40,000 plus 8,000 county money will fund $48,000 total, with 24,000 for salaries and the rest for materials. Labor to be paid 45 cents per hour. In Toledo, safe robbers hit Worth Jewelry Company, drilling a wall to steal diamonds and watches worth 25,000.
The Kipton robbery suspects, believed to be part of a trio that held up Mr and Mrs William Homer at their Kipton lunch room and gas station, are in custody. Theodore Woods of Oberlin, 18, held in Bucyrus for another robbery. James Newsome of Ashland, 23, held pending arraignment. Louis Lawton of Mansfield was first arrested and is held on 5000 bond. Sheriff Clarence Adams reports several other robberies in the area linked to these men.
Federal Judge Killits barred public and press from the courtroom as Nan Britton was set to testify in the $69,000 libel suit against Marion hotel keeper C. A. Klunk. The judge said evidence to be presented would corrupt public morals. The item notes a continuation on Page 2.
The Chronicle Telegram will publish an election extra when returns are complete enough to definitively establish winners. A large team of tabulators will work tomorrow evening and the extra will be published once compilation is finished. Returns will be posted at the Chronicle Telegram building on Second Street.
United Press reports a heated election day across Ohio with local issues dominating ballots. Mayors, city managers, school levies, Sunday movies, and public utilities prompt campaigns in many towns while statewide interest centers on the 7.5 million welfare bond issue and vacancies in Cleveland and Cincinnati districts. Governor White supports the welfare bond. Murray Lincoln opposes the method, preferring funds from taxes rather than new bond financing. Several cities test city manager forms, and massillon seeks General Coxey's municipal bond plan to fund public works. Voting machines will be tested in Cuyahoga and Summit counties under state approval.
Washington reports Ralph J. Capone, Al Capone’s younger brother, must immediately begin the three year sentence for attempted income tax evasion after a Supreme Court ruling refused to review the Chicago conviction. The court upheld the federal racketeering enforcement under the Internal Revenue laws.
Four persons were reported burned to death in a fire at the Ontario Mental Hospital at Penetanguishene, ninety nine miles north of Toronto, as of this report from Toronto, Ont. on November 3.
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