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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1927

Page

24

Retrial date set in Fall Sunelatr conspiracy case

Justice Siddons on Monday January 16 schedules the retrial for the Fall Sunelatr conspiracy case. The delay follows a mistrial caused by juror talk and detectives’ surveillance. Prosecution chief Owen J. Roberts is busy until January 12, and defense lawyers indicate readiness to proceed. The Walsh law imposes a 100000 dollar fine on U S citizens abroad who refuse consular subpoenas.

Washington Siddons Burns Posterene Honolulu France Texas Canada Owan J. Roberts Pomerene George P. Hoovar Harry S. Sinclair Fatl Justce Siddons Blarkmer United States Walsh Montana Senate Teapot Dome

Detective Burns Subpoenaed In Teapot Dome Probe

Washington authorities moved to build juror tampering case in the Fall Sinclair Teapot Dome trial. William J Burns head of the detective agency and son W Sherman Burns were subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury with office records on juror surveillance. Additional subpoenas sought Sheldon Clark and Charles Marcell as part of the widening probe into alleged jury tampering and conspiracy charges. Wilson Day, 77, veteran Cleveland actor, died today after illness.

Washington Gordon Harry S. Sinclair Sinclair Harry F. Sinclair Alben B. Fall Teapot Dome William J. Burns Burnses Justice Department Burns Justice Mark B. Thompson Fall Thompson Dan Xk Jackson Sargeant Grand Jury Sheldon Clark Sinclair Refining Company of Chicago Chicago Charles Marcell Harry Sinclair Dieg Cleveland Wilson Day Day

West Side rally backs G O P ticket in Hewitt bid

Speakers at Gates school on Nav. & election urged support for Hewitt and the Republican ticket. James A. Newitt urged mayoral plans, while Myers Webber and Stevens defended Hewitt’s safety director record and city improvements. Hewitt pledged streets, a new fire engine, a restroom, and defense of GOP loyalty amid ongoing campaign.

Jas. A. Hewitt Gates School Nav West Side Take Avenue Don Lawrence Webber Frank Stevens Frank Stetson Inffience Myers Webber Stevens Hewitt Harry Ilinchson Hinkson Lawrences Webber Tim Hewitt Hewitt Gervice Abraham Lincoln White House Garvin Avenue Erie Street Tt World

Lengel Granted New Trial by Appeals Court

Sejanus A. Lengel former Canton police chief now serving life for complicity in the Don Mellett murder in Canton Ohio was granted a new trial by the seventh Ohio appellate district. Grounds include faulty jury charge admission of incompetent evidence and insufficient proof of first degree murder plus juror bias and numerous other errors. The court reversed rulings on conversations between defendants noting some testimonies should have been admitted for the defense and found error in the trial judge’s instruction that Lengel was equally guilty. Continued on Page 2.

Youngstown Sejanus A. Lengel Canton Ohio Columbus Don Mellett Court of Appeals Ohio Appslate Lengel Allesuf Mellett Pat McDermott Ben Rudner Floyd Streitenberger Louis Mazer

Detroit Woman Kidnapped Then Forced to Chicago

Ethel McClellan wife of Chrysler supervisor H S McClellan was abducted by two bandits who forced her to drive to Chicago. She telephoned her mother in Detroit and her husband set out to retrieve her. The ordeal included revolver threats and a purse snatch but she was unharmed beyond shock and a small cash loss.

Detroit Yeggs Chicago Mich iMrsa Ethel McClellan H. IS. McGlellan Chrysler Motor Co Chisago C. E. Conner McClellan

Committee A Enthusiastic Meeting Drives Community Chest

Committee A holds its annual meeting at the Country Club distributing pledge cards as it mobilizes volunteers for the Community Chest drive. I A Smythe presided, G B Findley outlined prep, T L Moise praised full attendance, Elyria’s Chest budget shows careful planning and a $40,000 reduction from individual campaigns.

Community Chest T. L. Moise I. A. Smythe G. B. Findley Smrithe Elyria Cleveland Findley Smythe George Stevens Community Service Council Stevens Moise Populai

Blaze Destroys Town Buildings in Corning

A fire in Corning destroyed two business structures and the town hall early today with an estimated loss of 25 000 dollars. The M E Joyce Storage Warehouse suffered about 15 000 dollars in rooms above, Gabe Hardys Soft Drink Parlor with Owls Lodge room and equipment valued around 12 000 dollars, and the town hall about 5 000 dollars. Stock in the Joyce grocery and meat market was damaged by water and fire at roughly 34 000 dollars. Cause under investigation cites defective wiring or overheated store as possibilities.

Release Man Held For Broad St Burglary

Police investigated a Rainbow Gardens burglary on Broad Street near the skating rink on Wednesday night. A man held yesterday was released after proving he knew nothing of the robbery. A bum camp near city limits was searched for a transient link, yielding only canned heat. Several boys were questioned at police headquarters regarding the burglary.

Rainbow Gardens Broad Street Eniy Bretery

Snow Ball At Cambridge Navy Reports First Heavy Showers

Following a light rain the first heavy snow of the season fell at Cambridge today, accompanied by sleet and gusty winds from the Navy area. The wintry mix caused slick streets and brief disruptions as locals braced for continued unsettled weather through the week.

Cambridge Navy

German envoy Baron Feitiwitz Galivren approved as ambassador

The State Department notified the German embassy that Baron Frederich von Feitiwitz Galivren will be acceptable as German ambassador to the United States. No further details on credentials or dates were provided in the brief notice.

Washington State Department Baron Frederich von Feitiwitz- Galivren

Remus vows to defend self at trial in insanity plea

Absent from legal banter, former bootlegger turned defendant George Remus, facing an November 14 murder trial for Imogene Remus, asserts he will plead temporary insanity due to alleged conspiracies involving his wife and ex-DOJ agent Franklin P. Dodge Jr. He plans to represent himself, prepping physically and mentally, and promises his mouth will not be closed. Remus recalls past silence in court and hints at political ties and liquor supply allegations while detailing a 3:39 am daily routine and a vow not to flinch whether he faces prison or freedom.

Georgy Jesius Imogene Remus Franklin P. Dodge, Jr Department of Justice George Remus Atlanta White House Ohio

Complete Jury In Peppers Trial

Gallipolis Ohio November 4 The jury to hear charges of first degree murder against Eddie Peppers 31 negro accused of strangling Mrs Florence Buck postmistress Grimms Landing West Virginia in a hotel here August 15 was completed today It required three days to fill the panel and 136 prospective tales men were examined Six ventres were called.

Gallipolis Eddie Peppers Mra Florence Buck Grimms Landing W. Vai

Snow Falls at Canton on 36 Degree Day

Canton, Ohio reports a light snow event lasting several hours. Official temperature registered at 36 degrees preventing accumulation, marking the season's second snow and a modest flurry.

Canton

Lorain Man Sues Driver For 5000 Dollar Damages

George Spencer of 177 Elyria Avenue Lorain filed a 5000 dollar damage suit in common pleas court against A F Kolina of 645 W 25th Street Lorain. He alleges he was struck by Kolina's car at the corner of Broadway and W With Street Lorain and suffered numerous injuries.

Lorain Common Pleas Court George Spencer Elyria Avenue A. F. Kolina W. 25Th Strat Spencer Kolina Broadway W. With Street Month Argo

Scratch Fatal to Farmer Cleveland

John Bailes aged 67 a retired farmer of Berea died from complications after a scratch received while picking apples on his farm one week earlier.

Cleveland John Bailes Berea

Ohio Village Fire Devastates Chauncey Buildings

GLOUSTER O Nov 4 Fire in Chauncey south of here destroyed two buildings at an estimated loss of 25000. Six motor cars burned and several stock feed cars and much other merchandise were lost.

Glouster Chauncey, Just Here

California Quake Rocks Southern Coast in Three Shocks

An earthquake with three distinct tremors struck southern California from north of San Luis Obispo to near Los Angeles. Santa Maria reported shattered windows and damaged chimneys, while San Luis Obispo felt mild quakes at 3 05, 5 55 and 7 00. Venture suffered a broken pipeline as clocks halted in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Cal California San Luuis Obispo Santa Maria Here First National Bank San Luis Obispo Venture Tembler

Remus Insanity Hearing Cancelled as Trial Set

In Cincinnati on November 4 attorney and the court cancelled the insanity hearing for George Remus, former millionaire bootlegger. Remus will be tried here on November 14 for the murder of his wife Imogene Remus, with Judge Chester R. Shook issuing the order. Remus’s counsel was Charles H. Bilston and the country prosecutor was Charles P. Taft II.

Cincinnati George Remus Remus Imogene Remus Chester R. Shook Charles H. Bilston Charles P. Taft

Two Men Drown in Orchard Lake at Urbana Illinois

Two Springfield men, Louis Marlin a 42 year old painter and contractor and Frank Jeffries aged 45 a round house worker, drowned when their boat capsized on Orchard Lake near Urbana. Bert Keller of Springfield swam to shore after the accident as officials noted high chop despite warnings.

Urbana Q Louis Marlin Frank Jeffries Springfield Orchard Lake Here Bert Keller Keller

Arrest Elyrian at Little Rock. Wanted Here

Sheriff H. G. Mathews announced a telegram from Little Rock police chief R. C. Rotenberry stating Joseph Elwyn Akin, a former Elyria resident, was under arrest there and would return without extradition. Akin faces a warrant sworn by Justice 3. J. George for moving a mortgaged car out of the state and county.

H. G. Mathews Little Rock Ark Joseph Elwyn Akin Elyria Akin Court of Justice J. George Oscar Dunn Akin Te

German Plane Lands At Horta

The Western Union Telegraph office at Horta Azores Islands cabled to New York that the German Heinkel seaplane D 1220 arrived there from Lisbon at 11 15 a m E S T today of the day in the New York edition dated Vol 4

Horta New York Western Union Azores Islands Lisbon

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Speeding Charge

Leo Afflin of this city pleaded not guilty in police court this morning to a speeding charge. Afflin was arrested by a deputy sheriff yesterday after driving toward the downtown district from Cleveland Street. His case was continued.

Leo Afflin Vay Aflin Cleveland Street Afflin

Suing for Partition of One Fifth Interest

Clara Wonlea Ragla petitioned the court of common pleas to partition the property in the Citizen's Building. The suit seeks division of the one fifth interest held by Ragla in the real estate, with action aimed at allocating portions to the parties.

Ragria Clara Court of Common Fiefs

Vermont Flood Ravages New England States

Nov 4 dispatch reports widespread flood damage across Vermont with dams broken and rivers overflowing. Loss of life is uncertain but estimates range from three to thirteen as thousands are left homeless and communication lines fail. National Guard deployed to assist firefighting and relief efforts. Northwestern Massachusetts reports over 1 million dollars in damage in North Adams.

Boston Vermont New England National Guardsmen President Coolidge White River Junction Massachusetts North Adams National Guard Wao Connecticut Western Union Whites River Junction Montpelier

Elyrian Sued for 25000 in Car Accident

Two Elyria residents appear in common pleas court as Dessie B. Sutton of 610 W River Street sues William Fridenstine of R. F. G. 4 for 25000 alleging his car struck her last June while crossing Lodi Street at WV River intersection. Sutton cites negligence and says she suffered a broken shoulder and additional injuries.

Elyria Common Pleas Court Dessie BE. Sutton W. Riverstreet Wiliam Fridenstine Fridenstine Lodi Street WV. River

Youth AWAITS JURY VERDICT IN STATUTORY CHARGE

A jury in Judge W B Thompson's court near Lorain is set to render a verdict in the statutory charge case involving Jona Kestler. The defendant, who was rested last summer in Lorain, faced the charge after testimony from Lucille Mackert of Cleveland. The trial proceeded into today with jurors hearing evidence yesterday afternoon and this morning.

Chronicle-Telegram W. B. Thompson Jona Kestler Lorain Lorats Om Lucille Mackert Cleveland Miss Mackert

Fined for Keeping Daughter from School in County Court

Emery Hornoshsky was fined five dollars and costs for keeping Mary Hornoshsky, 15, out of school. County attendance officer E G Alexander swore the warrant. A separate hearing by county commissioners J Murray, G Rhoads, and W B Richmond approved assessments on Foster ditch work in Im Grange.

Chool Emery Hornoshsky Fieurmla Ss. J. Georges Mary Zalnst Hornosheky E.g.alexander Hop Ditch J. Murray George Rhoads W. B. Richmond Foster Ditch Im Grange

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Audge Siddons Hiree Gov't Appeals Meliett Clyde A. Wal Arthur Gillion Wenry Lane Wilsonry Rolinson Shumaker Indiana Anti- Saloon League State Farm Supreme Court Arthur Robinson James E. Watson Henry Lane Wilson Mexico Clyde A. Walb Republican State Committee Corning Broad St Ohio Village Santa Monica Elyrian John Sahatka Obertin Steel Tate
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