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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1929
Page
1
Voters statewide went to the polls to decide municipal bonds and a proposed tax limit amendment. Proponents forecast a strong yes for the tax change, which would allow classifications of property for taxation and cap real estate rates while preserving local option to raise rates. Opponents argue the measure fails to establish uniform taxation and would not improve fairness.
A local log lists ten vehicles cited for parking violations. The notes describe six over time and three not properly parked, with one remaining unclear in the record. Authorities urge drivers to observe posted restrictions and pay penalties.
When Dr Mark A Abbe was 21 he started a chiropractic practice in Biyria after graduating from Elstia High School and completing three years of study. He later studied electro therapy and mechanotherapy at West End hospital in Chicago, passed state exams, remains unmarried, and lives at stop 77 Cleveland Road. His childhood ambition was to become a physician.
The council met briefly with five members present and adjourned to 7 pm to consider five ordinances for street-related bond funding. Letters requesting improvements were read. a 2-light request at Samuel Street and Gene Court was denied due to Samuel Street not meeting city standards. A Lake Street and Irondale Avenue light was sent to the fighting committee. Stolzenberg urged Gulf Road in city limits to meet standards as paving proceeds, referred to the street and sidewalk committee. Present were Stolzenberg Cohn Kennedy Stevens and Stark. Moulton Jones were excused.
Elsria City Board of Education formally accepts the new four classroom wing and library addition to Elsria High School built at just under 25000 dollars. The board notes cost per room under 5000 and no foundations needed. The meeting also discusses skating rink plans and street repairs with a recommended sewer crossing fix and a traffic light request.
Andrew Murry, 104, and living on Broad streets, stepped off a curb on West Bridge Street and was struck by a truck at 7:30 pm. He suffered two deep scalp lacerations and was treated at Elyria clinic with no serious injury. Francis McCrain of Tattersall court helped transport him to the clinic. Police say the truck driver looked back and failed to stow records. A second collision occurred on East avenue and Broad street when a truck driven by C R Welburn of Lake Avenue could not stop for a car, damaging George Folk’s machine. G E Mackin on Cleveland Street reported a westbound auto failed to stop for a streetcar taking on passengers, nearly striking one rider.
Charles Abber, commander of the Richard Atlen Post No. 63 G A R, was bruised when a Y connection on fire engine No. 1 burst during on street testing on East Broad Street. He avoided serious injury, helped to his home by a chauffeur and lieutenant, amid demonstrations of a Grant Portable Multiversal Monitor nozzle. The event underscored fire department practice amid new equipment aims to combat large fires.
Senator Smith W Brookhart of Iowa plans a sensational Senate speech on prohibition and Wall Street liquor parties. He hints at naming senators who attended a 1926 dinner where liquor was served, saying the facts will be interesting and reserving further details for his address tomorrow before the federal grand jury. He said he will speak extemporaneously for about half an hour.
Boston news reports a fatal plane crash when a craft went into a tailspin from 150 feet. Pilot Clinton B Johnson, an airport inspector, and passenger Henry G. Carter of White Plains were killed.
Final plans for the Elyria Community Chest Campaign were set at a meeting of the Elyria Community Service Council executive committee. The drive runs November 15 to 25 with a kickoff meeting for all team captains and committee members at Spring Valley Country Club, chaired by James E Thatcher.
Senator Smith W. Brookhart told the Senate Hoover should demand Secretary of the Treasury Mellon resign for failure to enforce prohibition. He described a 1926 Washington hotel gathering labeled a Wall street booze party hosted by Walter Fahy, with attendees including Otto Kahn and J. E. Loomis of Morgan.
Miss Dorothy Jones art supervisor and Miss Charlotte HKer shaw physical education instructor along with D. Fox industrial supervisor will present the Elstia High School program Thursday. R C Maston superintendent of schools is in charge of the program.
Columbus Ohio November 5 Governor Myers Y Cooper today named Roscoe C McCulloch Republican Canton United States Senator to succeed the late Theodore E Burton of Cleveland. McCulloch 49 former congressman lawyer and former special assistant U S attorney general resigns as chairman of the state Public Utilities Commission and leaves for Washington at once. He will serve until December 15 1930 and must run for election next year to complete Burton's term which expires March 4 1923. He is the fourth man to hold the seat in one term. He is father of two daughters and a son born in Holmes county near Millersburg educated at Wooster Preparatory School Ohio State University and Western Reserve University Law School. He served three terms in Congress and later prosecuted government war claims. in 1920 he sought the Republican nomination for governor. Since January he has chaired the Utilities Commission. Governor Cooper praised him in a public statement calling him experienced and qualified to serve immediately.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Clarence Dick urges anyone with the cream colored car's plate to report it immediately. He cites a Vermilion news stand proprietor who said a man claimed to know the license and to have witnessed the Sunday afternoon accident that killed two people on Lake road.
Kentuckians went to the polls to elect state legislators and municipal and county officials as the smoke of political warfare cleared. Early indications pointed to a large turnout under fair skies, though mountain roads, in poor condition, could dampen hill district voting.
A Lorain County report by County Automobile License Commissioner R H E Hakes shows 28 661 licensed motor vehicles as of Nov 1, with past gains suggesting a traffic problem for municipalities. The year’s license sales total nearly 199000 dollars, with county and city distributions listed and projections indicating continued growth could triple vehicle numbers in a decade while costs rise.
Voters in Elyria and Lorain County will have polls open until 6 30 P M today. Citizens are urged to vote on municipal candidates and numerous city and county projects to influence local government.
Artur Brooker a 23 year old life term convict who escaped from the Ohio State Penitentiary walls died in the prison hospital from gunshot wounds received in a battle with guards. Two fellow inmates Guy Tennett and William Miller Lawrence County both serving 10 to 35 year terms for robbery were at large.
County commissioners invite all residents on five county highways to attend hearings at the courthouse Thursday and Friday. Sessions include Leavitt road from OberH to Lorain County line at 1:15 PM Thursday, New London Lafarelle route in southwest county at 1:00 PM, Wakeman LaGrange route in central county at 3:00 PM, Butternut Ridge route at 7:30 PM Friday, and Avon Beiden road session Friday evening.
Chicago druggist Charles Pollack escorted his wife to a fresh grave at All Saints cemetery and taunted her with plans to kill her in a divorce suit. He offered to push her in now or later and said he would dispose of her in style, shocking the woman and prompting legal action.
Balloting in the city and county showed turnout heavier than last year’s presidential record at this stage. All but one precinct reported higher morning totals, with official counts continuing to come in.
The Chronicle Telegram will publish a complete election extra tonight with timing depending on the speed of election boards. The Chronicle Telegram organization will tabulate returns as fast as received and publish the extra as soon as results are sufficient to determine final outcomes. Watch for the Chronicle Telegram extra.
Voters flocked to polls as precincts opened with high interest in bond issues and municipal races. Officials noted holidays in the city as residents sought to cast ballots, signaling a turnout likely to match or exceed non presidential elections.
Canton voters went to the polls as Meritt C. Jacobs, ousted patrolman and mayoral activist, prepared to appeal his suspension by Police Chief Earl W. Hexamer after remarks at a rally linking certain officers to vice lords. The race pits Republican C. C. Curtis seeking re-election and Democrat Herman R. Witter, with tensions over enforcement and vice conditions cited.
Travel bag found between Cleveland Street and downtown with a reward offered for return. Tire and rim listed for a Monday brass machine in Mahoning area. Spring wagon note appears in classification 5. Return items to owner. rewards for successful return.
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