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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1927

Page

11

Southwestern Bus Co Takes Over Cleveland Elyria Toledo Line

Announcement this day states Cleveland-Elyria-Toledo Bus Co sold to Southwestern Bus Co, a Green Line subsidiary. Officials say interurban traffic cannot sustain duplication and fares are too low. Southwestern orders new six cylinder buses with bald tires to coordinate with new parlor cars. Elyria to gain improved service rivaling the best in the country.

Annannerment Cleveland-Elyria-Toledo Bus Co Southwestern Bus Co Green Line Pho Whangke Im Chronicle-Tele- Siam Southwestern White Traction Company Elyria

Warships Collide Off Point Loma Damage Reported

Two U S destroyers Zelin and Sumner collided off Point Loma during maneuvers with the battle fleet. Both were damaged but no crew members injured. Zelin berthed beside Melville and Sumner beside Altair awaiting repairs. The crash followed a steering wheel malfunction on the Zellin.

San Diego Calif Zelin Sumner Point Loma Naval Melville Naval Headquarters

No Word From English Fliers

London reports no news from Captain R. H. McIntosh and Bert Winkler who departed Upa yon airdrome Tuesday in a Fokker plane bound for India. Aviators estimate fuel allows flight until noon Greenwich time. They planned to land at Karachi 4200 miles away, aiming to break the 1929 nonstop distance record.

London R. H. McIntosh Bert Winkler Upayon Fokker India MclIntosh Hinkler Karachi

Rested shotgun injures farmer. foot injury reported

Lancaster C, Nov 17. Neil Klump, a Fairfield county farmer, lost his second toe and much of the sole of his right foot when a shotgun discharged while he rested the muzzle on his foot during a hunting trip near Pleasantville. He believed there was only one shell in the gun. The same report notes Moul ey Youssef, Sultan of Morocco, died of uremic poisoning after a year long illness in Fez.

Lancaster Neil Klump Pleasantville Ultan Morocco Fez Mouley Youssef Tofey

Community Chest drive gains momentum in Elyria luncheon

Judge Cohn of Toledo urged organized giving as workers report five day tabulations. Women and men contributors combined with industries pushed the day’s total to 17,203 and the fund to 548,920, over halfway to the goal with five solicitation days left. Notable gifts include Lorain donor Dr. Brown’s $25 and numerous division totals from Ladies, Men, and local industries.

Elyria Lorain Broun Brown Aaron B. Cohn Toledo Cohn Ial Municipal Court of Lawrence Webber Dr. Guth H. H. Suffler F. A. Smythe F. L. Woodruff H. H. Redington J. H. Hurst Karl Plocher H. Barbour Migs Burner Fe.f. Allen Booth H. M. Redington King Fauver H. W. Ingersoll, Jr Jack Slekkinen Jack Warden John Rankin David P. Hyman J. B. Johnson EH. J. Stenkard R. S. Silshes Louis Hadaway S. C. Maston J. E. Thatcher Joseph Kiss Samuel Deutsch W. B. Timms Electro Alloys Falcon Motors Duplex Foundry Elyria Foundry American Race Columbia Steel Celson Co Martel Packing

Elyria High Lorain HA 8 football game coverage

Chronicle Telegram announces it will carry the Lorain High School football game report in the regular Saturday edition with two reporters in the Lorain press box. Printing begins shortly after the game ends.

Lorain Elyria H. S.lorain Chronicle-Telegram Chronicle + Telegram

Mrs Hallie Econom Sues Druggist for $100,000

Detroit, Mick Nov 17. Mrs Hallie Econom a divorcee has filed a breach of promise suit for 100000 against Richard Zimpac on local druggist claiming he promised to marry four years ago and that she bought him three automobiles an 8000 drugstore and paid a 500 hospital bill. Zimmerman is son of Melbert Zimmerman Canton Ohio resident. Mrs Econom's complaint stated. Joe refuses to see her any more, js healivg 7.

Detroit Mick Hallie Econom Richard Zimpacon Zimmerman Melbert Zimmerman Canton Ohio

Sleet and Snow Cause Three Ohio Deaths Weather Toll

Sleet and snow driven by wind caused three deaths in Ohio with two traffic accidents in Cleveland due to impaired vision. In Cincinnati a pedestrian was struck by an automobile. Weather damaged power lines and flooding overwhelmed city drainage. Forecasts predict continued precipitation until temperatures drop.

Ohio Cleveland Womatt Cincinnati Columbus Cinelane Toman RcCayss

Alleged Forger Bound Over To Common Pleas

Jesse Lezo of Western Heights was arrested Tuesday and charged with forging an endorsement on a check stolen from Charles H. Wilson. He appeared before Justice G. J. George for a preliminary hearing, pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond.

Common Pleas Jesse Lezo Western Heights Charles H. Wilson J. George Lezo

Blackmer Will Not Return In Fall Sinclair Case

Paris dispatch reports Harry M. Blackmer, a key witness in the Fall-Sinclair conspiracy, will not return to testify in the United States. His lawyers say he will stay abroad, despite a threat that $100,000 of his property could be seized, and he remains steadfast in avoiding American court jurisdiction.

Paris Harry M. Blackmer United States United Press Blackmer

Flight to Honolulu Postponed by Muddy Runway

Captain Frederick Giles postponed his inaugural air voyage from Mills Field San Francisco to Honolulu due to a muddy runway. The heavily loaded plane was wheeled to the runway and refueled before the decision to delay the first leg toward Australia.

Mills Field San Francisco Cal Frederick Giles Honolulu Australia Giles

Probe deaths of two boys in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio investigators opened a probe into the deaths of George four and Frank Machnicki six after a brief illness. Their brother Harry thirteen months old is near death in City hospital. Coroner A P Hammond will hold post mortem exams while city chemist D L Cowles analyzes food the boys ate earlier. City doctors report the infant in critical condition.

Cleveland, O George Frank Machnicki Harry City Hospital A. P. Hammond Frank D. L. Cowles

Toledo Police Asked To Slay Ghost In Attic

Mrs. Mary Hineline reports footsteps and a strange light in the attic of her Toledo home. She found attic windows nailed and bolted, with access only from the lower floor. Neighbors say the house is haunted, and police were asked to resolve the alleged haunting.

Toledo Mary Hineline Hineline

Woman Sues For 10000 In Crossing Crash Injuries

Rolena Lutto of Lorain filed a common pleas court suit against the New York Chicago and St. Louis railroad seeking 10000 damages for injuries including a claimed concussion after a crossing accident on September 9 at Broadway Lorain. She alleges a train had passed with gates raised and was struck by an engine moving backward as she began to cross.

Common Pleas Court Rolena Lutto Reid Avenue Lorain New York Chicago St. Louis Broadway

Meet At First Cong Church Tonight Service Resume

The First Congregational church announces the new furnace is installed and activities resume tonight. Evening service will be held in the church parlors rather than at Mrs Sharp's home as previously announced.

First Congregational Church

Banks Report Record 27 Billion in Resources

Comp troller McIntosh announced 7,604 banks in the United States Alaska and Hawaii reported total resources of 827,212,824,000 on December 1 the largest amount ever in the system. Loans and discounts including the discount rate 16 stood at 14,366,926,000 an increase of 411,280,000 since June.

Washington Comptroller of Currency McIntosh United States Alaska Hawaii

Hunting Accidents Mark Second Ohio Opening Day

Wet weather dampens hunting spirits as Ohio reports a deadly and injury plagued second day. James Jones, 47, Shawnee D., was killed. James Fox of Steubenville was shot by his nephew. Herbert Kempton and Clyde Durstein were wounded by nearby gunfire. Louis Pausch of Leesburg lost a hand. two New York Coal Co derrick houses burned in a woods fire. Warden W A Francis arrested Ned Moore and C L Thompson with fines of 200 and 15 dollars respectively.

Columbus Ohio James Jones Shawnee James Fox Steubenville Herbert Kempton Kingston Clyde Durstein Chillicothe Louis Pausch Leesburg New York Coal Co W. A. Francis Ned Moore C. L. Thompson Connie Thompson Moore Thompsons

Democrats Expected to Nominate by Majority Vote

Senator Walsh of Montana and Senator Caraway of Arkansas predict the next Democratic presidential candidate will be chosen by majority rather than a two thirds vote. Chairman Clem L. Shaver discusses possible rule change with party leaders as Jackson Day plans unfold.

Washington Walsh Mont Caraway Ark Clem L. Shaver Democratic National Committee National Committee Alfred Smith William J. McAdoo John W. Davis Donahey Ohio Party Shaver

200 Champion Steers To Be Auctioned Off Tonight

About 200 champion steers from Ohio Indiana and Michigan worth roughly four hundred thousand dollars will be sold at public hall as part of the third annual livestock and horticultural show. Top animals include Buster a black Aberdeen angus chosen grand champion led by judge W H Pew and Strong Laddie a white shorthorn. Buster weighs about 1100 pounds. Bunching and weighing the steers was a show feature with Ohio Green county winning the first prize in county sections. A Plymouth Rock owned by John W Yant of Canton was named best chicken with Bart Orphington owned by A Poertner of Berea second.

Cleveland Ohio Indiana Michigan Buster W. H. Pew Pine Plains Shampion Raiph St. Bender Waldorf Green County Plymouth Rock John W. Yant Canton Bart Orphington A. Poertner Berea

Woman Sues Neighbors for 5252 Over Yard Fall

Mrs. Margaret Leko testified in common pleas court that while calling her husband at 196 W River Street on August 27 she fell into an excavation in the Serres yard, injuring her leg. She seeks 5252 to cover medical bills of 252 and damages totaling 4000 plus court costs.

Margaret Leko Joseph Jessie Serres River Street

Man Survives Night Under Upside-Down Auto

D Hayes of Columbus spent the night beneath his overturned car on a river bank six miles north of Upper Sandusky Ohio before being rescued unconscious and injured. He was moved by ambulance to Tiffin for treatment after plunging over a 10 foot embankment following a skid.

Upper Sandusky D. Hayes Columbus Here Tiffin Hayes Ed Calmes

Failure to locate Remus secretary in grand jury probe

In Cincinnati court records the failure to locate Blanche Watson, once secretary to George Remus, is disclosed as prosecutors seek her testimony for a renewed grand jury investigation into Mrs Emogene Remus death. Investigators hint at possible conspiracy indictments as Remus faces murder charges.

Cincinnati Blanche Watson George Remus Miss Watson Emogene Remus Tral John Clippinger Remus

Remus Questions Jurors In His Own Behalf

In Cincinnati on November 17 George Remus on trial for his wife Imogene Remus murder began questioning prospective jurors for his defense He pressed about Franklin L Dodge Jr an ex DOJ operative and ally of Mrs Remus The exchange with juror candidate George Awrey led to objections and a rebuke from Judge Chester R Shook as Remus continued to press questions after rulings.

Court Room Cincinnati George Remus Imogene Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Dodge Department of Justice Remus George Awrey Michigan Lansing Avrery Ann Arbor Franklin L. Dodge Charles P. Taft Chester R. Shook Awrey Tait Shook

Whiskey Found Hidden in Cabinet Auction

Ishpeming Michigan November 17 Ladies Aid Society rummage sale at a Presbyterian church sparks interest when Miss Mabel Hawes bids 75 cents on an old cabinet and discovers two pints and a quart of very old whiskey hidden in a locked drawer once owned by the late Congressman H. Q. Young.

Ishpeming Migh Ladies Aid Society Mabel Hawes H. Q. Young

Blaze Damages Poultry House Near Matayla, $20,000 Loss

A fire at the Ansteatt poultry house near Matayla, Cincinnati region, caused about $20,000 in damage. Timulators valued at $2,500, the new six room house and furniture were destroyed. The house is owned by Fedra Ansteatt of Columbus and a state farm bureau member.

Poultry House Cincinnati Ansteatt Poultry House Matayla Fedra Ansteatt Columbus State Farm Bureau

Wheel Breaks On Cleveland Street Incident

Freetee Kintor of Cleveland reported a front wheel and front spring broken on Cleveland street. Police believe the machine was left seated in the street near tracks, prompting inquiry into the incident.

Cleveland ST Freetee Kintor Cleveland Cleveland Street

Veterans Council Meeting For Lorain County Veterans

The Lorain County Veterans Council met at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall to address employment for six service members by the Department of Agriculture in the corn borer fight. The council voted to write to Ohio senators and congressmen and to city and county officials. The next meeting is set for December 7.

Lorain County Veteran’s Council United States Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Department of Agriculture Ohio

Indict Nine Youths As Bandits In Lancaster County

Lancaster and Farmfield county youths held at the county jail were indicted by the grand jury on nine robberies and attempted holdups since the start of the year. Clydus Hedge, 18, was named for receiving and concealing 550 dollars taken from J G Penny company store in September. Named defendants facing judge Brooks B Shell include Richard Spyhey Albert Widener Jonas Shaeffer Ralph Feigley Lewis Helm Tracey Creaglow Willard Clover and Clarence Mason.

Lancaster Farmifeld County Ofge Clydus Hedge J. G. Penny Company Common Pleas Brooks B. Shell Richard Spyhey Albert Widener Jonas Shaeffer Ralph Feigley Lewis Helm Tracey Creaglow Willard Clover Clarence Mason

Winter Weather Prompts Snow and Rain Mix

Weather prophets predicted winter as snow flakes fell amid rain Tuesday night. Ground warmth kept snow brief, but the storm signaled cold weather to come. Farmers welcomed rain for drought relief while golfers enjoyed mild temps and open cars. If snow ends autumn 1927, it will be noted as an exceptional three months with strawberries in November and grasshoppers still seen. The season frustrated merchants yet pleased ice and cream makers, as the forecast shifted to coats and earmuffs.

Biting Wind and Rain Settles Over Ohio

A line of heavy rain and biting wind swept across Ohio from Columbus. forecasts call for colder temperatures and a freezing point by evening. Wind and rain shifted from west to east with a front expected to bring frosty air and a changeable sky today.

Ohio Columbus Ohio Toay Hexan Aleet Midwest

Robert Canfield Killed by New York Central Flyer

Robert Canfield twenty three a worker at the New York Central coal docks near the eastern city limits was killed when struck by the pilot of a New York Central flyer at 5 45 am He died instantly and his brother Edward twenty five escaped injury The coroner verdict was accidental death Funeral arrangements will be announced later The deceased lived in the area for about sixteen years and had worked at the docks for one year The train was the sixth section of No 5 the Twentieth Century westbound

Robert Canfield New York Central New York Elyria Memorial Hospital Robert Myles Perry Edward Josephine Canfield No. 5

Van Load of Beer Seized in Toledo Smuggling Bust

Three men 28 to 29 arrested after police seized a Toledo van with 400 cases of beer and whisky. Suspects named B P Marshall 28 Detroit Roy Aleg on 28 Cleveland and Joe Vor gel 29 St Louis. The truck's liquor was dumped into the Maumee River after capture.

Toledo Frederick W Galton B.P. Marshall Detroit Roy Ale ‘Igon Cleveland Joe Vorgel St. Louis Ngnor Maumea

28 Bodies Accounted For In Pittsburgh Gas Blast

Rain slowed rescue work at the Equitable Gas Company blast site in Pittsburgh. Identification of body parts found in the Ohio River and along a railroad track raised the counted dead to 28, though some parts matched bodies already held for verification.

Pittsburgh Equitable Gas_ Company Ohio River Baltimore and’ Ohio

Firemen Bag Two Pheasants in Odd Station Lunch

Firemen at station No. thed new delicacy on the table at noon. Jim Lynaght driver of Squad Co. 1 truck and Anthony Tony Kolisg of Engine Co. 1 tested a claim about eating the birds. The engine company member shot Bad Wadsworth. Both birds weighed over three pounds.

Jim Lynaght Squad Co Litchfeld Anthony Tony” Kolisg Engine Co Wadsworth

Grand jury report expected tomorrow in county session

The county grand jury session is due to issue a report tomorrow, Prosecutor D. A. Baird said. About thirty cases are under investigation as witneses are examined.

D. A. Baird Baird

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