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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1927
Page
13
James A. Hewitt wins Elyria mayoralty by 229 votes over incumbent Harry Hinkson. Final counts: Hewitt 2542, Jlinkgon 2618, with Hinkson leading in ward two 718 to 495 while trailed in wards one four totals show a tight contest decided in the last precincts.
George Richwine elected President of Council with a large vote and complete city returns. C. Schilleman elected auditor, Ralph Reinhardt treasurer, H. M. Redington solicitor. At large councilmen elected include Tones Kennedy and Stoleenburg.
Marshall bill badly beaten as returns from 2487 precincts show a 57,000 majority against the measure. Early tallies indicate the bill will be defeated by a smashing margin. final counts place yes at 139,046 and no at 196,672 with large city precincts still to report.
Late returns from Cleveland on November 8 indicate an extremely close vote on the Davis amendment with a reported 1,000 majority for the measure while less than a twelfth of precincts have reported. Final results remained uncertain.
Returns from 2470 precincts show the Chiropractor bill defeated with 131,634 yes votes and 180,017 no votes as of Nov 8. Counts cover 8718 precincts statewide with Cleveland area results indicating regional rejection.
Independent mayoral candidate Oliver R. Conley accused Republican chairman Howard L. Wickersham of improper voter registration and wrong addresses. He threatened a full investigation regardless of today’s election outcome. Wickersham rejected the claim as an 11th hour attempt to undermine Suder's support.
A 90th anniversary observance honors St. Andrews Church tracing its 1837 founding from a frame building near Crandall’s store to a stone church on Middle and Third. Rev. Dr. Noakes, twice rector, helped revive parish life after the Civil War, guiding steady growth and property expansion.
James A Hewitt succeeds the prior mayor halting the Service Directory role. He is deeply invested in Dlyria's progress and maintains close contact with administration details. Hewitt has outlined a civic improvement program and is expected to drive development during his term.
Roy Moulton, Democratic candidate, defeated incumbent Mrs. Ida Wingard for Second Ward council seat by 630 to 501 in a local election.
Geza Fazekas and wife Victoria Fazekas were arrested in Lorain for liquor law violations after 20 gallons found in their car on West River Street and 35 gallons hidden under a porch. They pleaded not guilty in police court, bond set at $1000 each, trial scheduled for Nov 14.
Election day opened cloudy with no rain as voters prepare for a heated mayoral contest. Six candidates vie under the city charter in a nonpartisan race. Voters also decide on a five year tax levy to fund an $6,000 railroad grade crossing elimination project, with 85 percent of the cost covered by the city.
City voters named H. M. Redington city solicitor to succeed Dow Myers. With many improvement projects planned, Redington begins what appears to be a pivotal term as the new official.
Voters of the city re-elected A. C. Schileman as city auditor today. Schileman has been a capable official and a close student of the city's financial affairs.
George Stevens was re elected as Third Ward councilman defeating Democrat Lewis Brown by 1142 to 448.
Edgar Allen spoke to the Young Men's Club last night outlining Wigma partnerships with multiple groups nationwide and worldwide. He described the crippled children's movement and a community chest effort, urging members to engage in local affairs as future leaders.
In Columbus three men escaped serious harm after the automobile they rode in was crushed beneath a Columbus bound Pennsylvania train at Three’s highway crossing north of Westerville. Herbert C. Heister, 62, suffered a broken hip and facial injuries. Fred Gilliam, 27, had a lacerated scalp, back tears, and arm wound. Kenneth Pugh, 19, sprained ankle. Witnesses blamed the driver. Heister and Gilliam were billing representatives for Bliss Business College returning from Mt. Vernon with Pugh, a basketball player enrolled there.
Fire of undetermined origin last night destroyed the assembling plant of the Whitner Jackson Lambhat Co. in Sandusky Ohio. The loss is estimated at $20000. Headquarters of the company are at Cleveland. Here is 3 cent fare AEELFAST owing to competition of hug owners in Northern Ireland travel fifty two miles for 2 cents.
George Stark was reelected to the council from the fourth ward. Returns compiled tonight show Stark winning by 650 votes.
Four fires occurred in Auburn within the last twenty four hours with two last night and two this morning. Incidents included a fire in the basement at Auburn Motor Sales Co East Avenue caused by a cigarette tossed into rubbish and a second at Joe Chandler's home due to melted lead pine gas heater connection. Fire Chief W N Bates warned against using read gas connections. Later today fires began at the Masonic Temple in a paper chute and at Ella V Glass home 10 Woodford Avenue from an overheated smoke pipe. Responding units included Squad 1 Engine 1 and Engine 3.
Washington reports that William V. Long, Burns detective, could not identify H. L. Lamb as the alleged tamperer in the Fall-Sinclair juror interference. District of Columbia grand jury will hear forty more witnesses as the inquiry into jury tampering in the Teapot Dome affair continues, with District Attorney Neil Burkinshaw stating the pace would accelerate next week.
The Council today promoted councilman George L Richwine to the presidency of the body. Richwine is versed in city problems and active in civic affairs.
A keen contest for the city treasurer position featured two popular young men. Returns reveal Reinhardt as the successful candidate amid the contest’s close results.
Scott F. Gilmore will represent the First Ward on the City Council for two years after defeating his opponent by more than 400 votes. Returns show Gilmore leading in nearly every precinct as tabulation was completed tonight.
President Coolidge reportedly favors repeal of the federal estate tax though he might leave the choice to states to levy it. White House aides noted the tax as wartime revenue, and he would not veto repeal if presented. Ways and Means hearing cited agents earning up to 5000 dollars monthly courting repeal support.
Washington scene reports flood control advocates led by William Hale Thompson of Chicago arriving at the White House breakfast room before 3 am to meet with President Coolidge. The group aimed to press flood relief before the House committee, with flood control the day’s central topic of discussion.
Sam Miller 55 of Delphos was killed and four others injured in a collision involving an auto, a motorcycle, and a stone wagon near Delphos. Adams, who fled the scene, died when the car overturned after hitting the wagon. Dudley Brown of Van Wert was cut and bruised, and Edwards and Adams were hospitalized. Wes Murphy, wagon driver, suffered minor injuries. the car driver reportedly failed to see the wagon in time.
Coroner Myles Perry expects to name the woman washed from the lake within days as he and Robert Vestal pursue the shoes’ trail. Vestal, at a Portsmouth shoe plant, reports a shoe bought from Arch Preserver in New York City with numbers inside. A telegram says they expect a breakthrough Tuesday or Wednesday to identify the drowned woman and her cause of death.
Voters chose E. L. Moody for the Elyria Board of Education and re elected Thomas N. Cook and A. R. Agate. Township results elected W J Hillier Arthur Neiding Floyd L Shaw as trustees and Otto Mischka as township clerk. Other candidates and precinct tallies noted. opposition to the Marshalk Bill and Chiropractor Bill appeared statewide in Lorain County.
Toledo voters faced a fierce mayoral election as two grand juries probed alleged fraudulent registrations. Governor Donahey and local officials ordered investigations, while police pursued warrants on numerous registration charges.
A devastating explosion in Hammond Indiana early today leveled the State Theatre killing no one and injuring none. The blast toppled telephone and trolley poles and shattered windows for miles causing estimated damage around 375000. Firemen and police rushed to the scene as residents were awakened by the roar.
The Chronicle Telegram plans an election extra this evening after returns complete enough to assert results. The paper reiterates its policy of publishing complete extras and urges readers to watch for the tonight edition.
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