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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1928
Page
1
The 1929 Klyrin Community Chest Drive opens with high energy as Chairman King Fauver announces teams have started rounds and reports indicate workers are already out doing their best. The campaign is described as a harryeup effort with early momentum and active participation.
Elyria police trace a suspect Charley to a small Pennsylvania town while reporting on a murder case at 59 West Avenue where Sandders Biggins was killed. Separately, about 250 workers gathered at First Methodist church to launch the 1929 Elyria Community Chest Drive aiming for 90,900 with pledges highlighted by Seiberling and local factory support.
Washington November 16 Senator Wesley Jones is poised to assume Republican leadership of the Senate when the current term ends. Naming him signals a compromise amid party struggles as Vice President Curtis plans resignation before next session. Jones, Washington’s veteran since 1900, would steer the Commerce Committee and is tied to Hoover administration policies. A blaze at the Jack Huge residence basement caused minor damage after hot coals were emptied into a bin during furnace cleaning.
Berlin reports the steamer Syrna owned by North German Lloyd was stranded near Filssingen today. Both anchors were lost. The vessel, a steamship of 1,571 tons displacement, is listed in service with the line.
New York reports that rumors claim Lamport & Holt asked Capt. William J. Carey of the Vestris not to send an SOS when the ship listed. Federal prosecutor Charles F. Tuttle issued subpoenas to RCA officials for radiograms between Carey and Sanderson & Son as part of the Vestris disaster inquiry. He also seeks testimony from a Wyoming officer after eight survivors docked at Hampton Roads.
The U S weather bureau in Columbus issued a cold wave warning with temperatures falling sharply tomorrow night and likely below freezing Sunday. Rain expected tonight as upper Mississippi valley endures the cold spell. no snow is foreseen.
Charles Hoppe of Toledo, a chauffeur, was ordered to die November 30 in Columbus for the murder of seven year old Dorothy Szcelagowski. The Ohio Supreme Court fixed the date after denying Hoppe's appeal claiming constitutional rights were violated. The state board of clemency had refused mercy and Governor Donahey has generally followed the board's recommendations, making execution likely.
Louis Cicco, former Lorain dry raider, faces possible sentencing for assault and battery in the Miss Betty Heywood shooting case. With a $500 bond and a judge’s civil settlement push, the outcome hinges on a hoped informal agreement. Confirmation of Cicco’s appearance tomorrow remained uncertain as talks stalled.
Paris dispatch reports a violent storm on the English Channel delaying ships entering French ports. Seaplanes broke from moorings at Brest. one smashed against a cruiser and another was driven ashore, damaging vessels and scattering debris along the coast.
The United Press survey reports five hunters died on opening day from gunshots and heart attacks caused by overexertion. A dozen or more were injured, including Edgar Sprinkle of North Lima shot by his father and Russel Merker, a former Wilmington athlete, shot in the hand. Victims also include Fred Meister in Marietta and Dr. George Woods of Columbus.
The County Board of Commissioners signs 489 bonds of 1000 dollars each totaling 489000 dollars for Avon Lake Village water system funding. The four and a half percent special assessment bonds mature in twenty years, purchased by Otis Company of Cleveland with a 3721 dollar premium.
Sheriff B G Mathews said arrests are likely soon in the Wellington hold up of Carl Qleson and Frank Coates. The stolen car from Coates was found abandoned on the Lake road, and authorities hold information leading to four or five youths suspected of the crime. Coates, aged seventy three, is recovering after a beating and loss of 17 dollars.
Henry Wahl pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to kill a 15 year old Swanton High student Mary Mohr. He was sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary after a prior not guilty plea. Wahl allegedly shot the girl after taking her from her sister's home October 5 near Toledo when she refused marriage, then shot himself later and sought treatment near Detroit.
Washington November 16 Justice Jennings Bailey adjourned the Robert W. Stewart perjury trial in district supreme court to allow more time to consider a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal.
A Cleveland news timeline reports that a jury in Judge W. B. Thompson's common pleas court returned a verdict for the defendant in the 140000 suit brought by the old Red Star Bus company against the Cleveland Elyria Toledo Bus company. The lengthy trial began over a week ago with arguments concluding this morning as jurors—four women and eight men—deliberated since 11:33 am. Court staff suggested a verdict before adjournment, with continued coverage on page 2.
Broadway prepares a benefit at the Colony theater to honor Michael P. O Loughlin chief wireless operator of the Vestris who stayed at his key and went down with the ship. Stars from stage screen and radio and Vestris survivors will attend with proceeds aiding his Irish parents. WOR Newark planned to broadcast and present radio features in connection with the event.
Oberlin College officials report an anonymous 50000 dollar gift to fund a new physics laboratory and recital hall as one of the institution's top needs. Trustees order plans for a 900000 dollar Hall Memorial Auditorium to be designed by Cass Gilbert, to be built on North Main opposite the campus park.
About six subpoenas for roughly 40 cases are issued by Sheriff E G Mathews with next Tuesday set for the Lorain County Grand Jury. Officials say none relate to the Lorain vice probe, the status of which remains secret as county authorities decide whether the investigation will continue.
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