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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1929

Page

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Girl Leaps to Death From Plane in New York

A 19 year old Philadelphia High School graduate paid $5 for a plane ride with pilot Edward Booth. She asked if the doors opened outward and if she could jump mid flight. After the ascent, the craft nosed up, the wing opened, and she fell to her death in a ranch area near Valley Stream. Her note hinted at self analysis and a wish to communicate with family at a specific time. The body was found in a tree after the crash. investigation continued.

Noy Rockwell Temen Sireel Valley Strem Roeckwe Philanchoke J. Wwockwell Eath Philadelphia High School Eve Oable Earth Edward Booth

England Hit By Severe Storm Eight Dead

Severe storm hits southern England with gales and heavy rain. Eight people dead and hundreds marooned as floods surge through coastal towns and inland cities. Rhondda valley towns face ten foot floodwaters. ships battered, rail and air service disrupted. Damages run into thousands of dollars. Ship Jan Dreydel, with 72 aboard, hit by 30 foot waves near Dunkirk after rudder trouble.

Ondon England Wales Rhondda Luish Isles Porth Bulallon Trehafod Dee. S Honda Flone Ilana Cena Evice Lonma Jan Dreydel Dunkirk

Dr L L Bourquin’s Early Career and Elyria Dentistry

Nieni Bourquin aged 21 when Dr L L Bourquin also 21 started as a bur er for Buxton and Lana set Company at Thomas West finia. He advanced to foreman then studied dentistry at University of Louisville graduating in 1914 and later taught at Cincinnati College of Dentistry for five years. He moved to Elyria in 1934 and has practiced there since. Bourquin is married with children and resides at 49 Cleveland Street.

L. L. Bourquin Res Buxton and Lanaset Thomas West Finia University of City J. Bourquin Oveland Street

Famous writer Irwin to speak on The Neglected Continent

Wil Irwin, renowned novelist and journalist, will discuss his South America tour and experiences with presidents, including Hoover, in a 2:30 p.m. talk at First Congregational Church in Elyria. The event, hosted by the Elyria Woman's Club, is open to the public with no admission.

Wil! Irwin South America Irwin First Congregational Church Elvia Elyria United States Herbert Hoover Begium Russia Hoover

Rescue of Three Entombed Miners at McNeil Coal Mine

McGREGOR Colo November 12 three miners were freed from 48 feet underground after a 30 man crew drilled through dirt rocks and coal in relays for hours. The entombed men Jack Condon 34 Earl Branch 21 and Jack Garber 27 endured extreme cold but were otherwise okay and had air supplied through a pipe.

Mcgregor Colo McNeil Coal Company Jack Condon Earl

Citizenship tests begin for 260 applicants in Lorain area

About 240 aliens across Lorain county are today examined for citizenship eligibility by S B H Ewing of the U S Immigration department. Tomorrow Ewing will test about 150 aliens in Lorain with the first step toward the final exams on December 3 and 4. Classes on citizenship have awarded grade cards to participants under Miss Doris Todd who leads Elyria instruction efforts.

Lorain S. BH. Ewing United States Immigration Department Eying Doris Todd Elyria

Hoover Appeals for Naval Reduction in Armistice Day Address

President Hoover urged freeing food ships from wartime blockades and pledged preparedness for peace. He said naval reduction should go as far as needed, arguing starvation of civilians must not be a weapon, in a address broadcast via American Legion channels.

Washington Novv Ami ‘Erlca Hoovler American Legion Washington Auditorium Hoover United States Drake

Europe Reacts Favorably To Hoover War Immunity Plan

Europe lines up praise for President Hoover as nations weigh his Armistice Day appeal for immunity of food ships in wartime. British press and leaders show cautious approval while German voices welcome any move reducing war horrors. Loebe of the Reichstag voices broad accord that steps easing civilians and noncombatants deserve support. Continuation noted on page 2.

London Europe Britain Igor Paul Loebe Reichstag

France Considers Hoover Theories On Food Ships France

Paris Nov 12 Premier Andre Tardieu said he would study President Hoover's inviolability of food ships proposal with cabinet members. He cited Aris tide Briand and George Leygues and planned broader talks on Hoover theories and naval disarmament ahead of the five power naval conference in London. The government welcomed Hoover's Armistice Day address.

Bulletin Paris Andre Tardieu Hoover Aristide Briand George Leygues Ma!hine London

Sixth Street Youth Killed by Truck

Wilbur Plas, 21, of 326 Sixth Street, was killed this afternoon when a five ton rock truck backed down his driveway and ran over him while he and his brother Albert repaired the drive. Albert was struck but escaped injury. A five year old nephew had been playing near the truck, and it is believed the brake was released accidentally.

Wilbur Plas Sixth Street Plas Albert Albert Plas

Injuries Fatal After Stop 68 Cleveland Road Crash

Elwood Doan aged 42 of 343 West Fourth Street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 12 45 a m after a crash on Stop 68 Cleveland Road Saturday night. Doan suffered a severe skull fracture. Passenger Harry Nelson, 32, Brown Hotel, had minor injuries. Their auto struck two machines, backed into a pole, collided with a telephone pole, and finally wrecked in a field. Both occupants were thrown clear of the car.

Cleveland Road Elwood Doan West Fourth Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Doan Harry Nelson Brown Hotel Nelson

Appointment of community safety samples special rep

STATE BRIEFS COLUMBUS OH Nov 12 Will T Blake state director of industrial relations announced the appointment of Orgers N Cox of Obertin as special representative of the Division of Hygiene specializing in the organization of community safety samples. WILMINGTON DE Nov 12 William Martin 52 fatally injured near Windsor when his automobile was struck by a B&O train. ST MARYS OH Nov 12 wrecking crews clearing debris from the wrecking of 14 cars of a Nickel Plate freight train due to a broken truck on a sand car no one injured. CINCINNATI OH Nov 12 Frank Marston 14 son of Rev Charles Marston of Loveland burned to death when his clothing caught fire from a church furnace.

Columbus T. Blake Orgers N. Cox Obertin Division of Hygiene Wilmington William Martin Windsor Here ST. Marys, O Cincinnati Frank Marston Charles Marston Loveland

Fire in W C Searigh residence on Third Street

A blaze started yesterday afternoon when men burning paint with blow torches at 233 Third Street, W. C. Searigh residence, was contained by the builders before assistance arrived. Fire engines responded and no damage reported there after.

W. C. Searigh Third Street

Bomber Crashes at Pan American Field injuring two

One of six army Keystone bombers departing Pan American Flying Field in Miami Florida crashed. Lieut Moffet the pilot and Sgt Clyde Taylor were reported injured in the incident on November 12.

Miami Fia Army Keystone Pan American Flying Field Lieut Moffet Ser

Ohio Federation Of Labor In Session

In Columbus November 12 the annual convention of the Ohio State Federation of Labor opened with a broad agenda. Governor Myers Cooper and Mayor Thomas welcomed delegates. Al B. Cain presided. topics include the fellow law contract Workmen's Compensation division administration and union labor on public improvements. Arnold Brill seeks re election against Harry McLaughlin. J H Bruce of Toronto spoke on workmen's compensation.

Colembus Ohio State Federation of Labor Myers ¥. Cooper Thomas al B. Cain Columbus Federation of Labor Workmen's Compensation Arnold Brill Cleveland Federation Harry McLaughlin J. H. Bruce Toronto

Credit Rating Bureau To Meet

Problems faced by Elyria merchants in their credit relations with customers will be discussed by about 25 members of the Elyria Credit Rating Elks Club at noon tomorrow. Topics include changes of address and slow accounts. This luncheon marks the first in a series of monthly meetings to foster cooperative problem solving. The Credit Bureau board will meet after to discuss policies.

Elyria Elks Chib Board of Control of the Credit Bureau Fil

LaGrange Busy Bees to Meet Tonight

Members of the LaGrange Busy Bees Clothing club will run the program for the LaGrange Parent Teacher Association meeting at LaGrange school tonight. Horton B. Alger and Wilma Bonar county extension agents will speak on club work and other phases of extension work.

Lagrange Busy Bees LaGrange Busy Bees Parent-Teacher Association LaGrange School Horton B. Alger Wilma Bonar

Cleveland jeweler dies under cloud of suicide doubt

A 36 year old Cleveland jeweler Saumer E Greenwood was found shot dead in his shop. A verdict of death by his own hand was returned, his wife saying he had health and financial troubles. Police initially suspected murder.

Cleveland. Q Saumer E. Greenwood Cleveland Jewe Greenwood

Group Opposes Tactics Of Moses In Senate Split

Washington November 12 The Hoover White House curbs by vice president Curtis aim to heal party rifts between Eastern and Western Republicans over Senator Moses and his “Sons of wild jackasses” rhetoric. Moses loyalists threaten mass resignations to block his ouster as committee head while Western leaders push for party unity ahead of next November elections.

Washington Hoover Curtis Senate United Press George H. Moses New Hampshire Moses Otto Kahn New York Kahn White House James E. Watson Indiana Watson Iman Ipore Rolun Vandenberg Mich Hatfield W. Va Townsend Del Thomas Idaro Patterson Hobert Cdition Sen Borah Idaho

Fined $500 liquor charge tied to Polutz case

Frank Polutz of West avenue was fined five hundred dollars and costs by Mayor James A. Hewitt after pleading not guilty in police court. Evidence suggested Gust Wadelaski attempted to buy liquor during a raid on the Polutz place. In a separate police court matter, John Simsix was fined ten dollars and costs after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty for intoxication.

Frank Polutz West Avenue James A. Hewitt Polutz Gust Wadelaski Poluski Place John Simsix

State aid in probe of Buckeye Street plant blast

State, local and county officials, including Ohio safety chief E G Ehren Ehret, investigated a Timms Spring Company gas explosion on Buckeye Street that killed six and injured four. They traced a likely leak in a two inch gas main 80 feet from the street into the plant, with tests showing rapid pressure loss. investigators highlighted a slightly leaky valve and a poorly threaded pipe end as contributing factors.

Timms Spring Company Buckeye Street E. G. Ehrer Division of State Department of Industrial Relations Ehret Don W. Myers Myles E. Perry Tomms Spring Company Ohio Fuel Gas James A. Hewitt Chronicle-Telegram Perry Myers Gas Company Sas Ihe

Scene at blast site draws curious visitors amid recovery progress

Eyewitnesses describe crowds at the destroyed building as investigators inspected the wreckage. Four injured people remain hospitalized at Elsha Memorial, described as on the road to recovery.

Ehret Fot Elsha

Timms undecided in future plan for operation

W B Timms owner Timars Spring Company has no definite plans for future operations. Counsel L B Fauver says a few machines are installed at General Industries plan and partial operations will resume soon. Timms has not decided whether to rebuild on the present site or relocate to another site.

W. B.timms Timars Spring Company Attr

Sunshine Laundry Plant Rebuilt After Explosion Damages

Officials of Sunshine Laundry were ordered to dismantle building damage from the Timms Sprint explosion before resuming operations. Safety director Ehret issued the orders after inspecting the laundry beside the ruins of the Spring Co plant. Buckled walls and surrounding factory buildings suggest repairs will precede a return to work.

Sunshine Laundry Company H. G. Enret Division of State Department of Industrial Relations Timms Sprint Ehret Spring Co Sai~ Nirdar Diast

Tomeroy Man Named to State Industrial Post

Columbus Ohio March 5 Hart Pomeror today was named as medical examiner for the Ohio Industrial Commission by Will T Blake director of the Department of Public Relations. Dr Hart succeeds the late Dr W Moore McArthur who died last summer. He will assume duties at once.

Tomeroy Columbus Hart Pomeror Ohio Industrial Commission Will T. Blake Te Department of Public Relations Ir. Hart W. Moore McArthur Oncevor

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