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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1929

Page

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Record cold grips tri state with first snowstorm

United Press reports a deepening cold wave across Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia as a broad snowstorm blankets the Atlantic seaboard and midwest. Temperatures fall to single digits in Milwaukee and Nebraska with several inches of snow in Tennessee Mississippi and Illinois.

United Press Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Tri-State Great Lakes Central Atlantic Seaboard New England New York Pennsylvania Charlotte N.C Midwest Milwaukee Nebraska Missouri Illnois Memphis Tennesee Sippi Rocky Mountain Colorado Wyoming

Snook Death Delayed as Appeals Continue

Columbus reports that Dr James H H Snook who killed Theora Hix faces possible 649 days more in the electric chair if appeals fail. The state court of appeals refused to reverse the conviction and Snook’s attorneys plan to seek a stay and file a petition in error with leave to file at the state supreme court. They may also appeal to the United States supreme court alleging a violation of the right to a fair trial. Dr Snook declines comment on the new developments.

Columbus James HH. Snook Theora Hix Court of Appeals State Supreme Court Warshall E. 0 Ricketts Snook Supreme Court Marshall United States Supreme Court

Autos Collide at Bath Street and Lake Avenue Intersection

Autos driven by Mrs Philip Martin of 349 West Street and Wright Battles of 184 Bath Street collided at the Bath street and Lake avenue intersection Friday. Fenders on both cars suffered damage.

Colt.me Mra Philip Martin West Street Wright Battles Bath Street Lake Avenue

Hundreds Flock to Lorain for Elyria Lorain Classic

Ohio football fans flooded Lorain and Elyria today for the long awaited rivalry game in the Recreation Stadium. Crowds exceeded five thousand as bands, colors, and pep rallies fueled high anticipation for Elyria High's seventeenth straight win over Lorain in the County Seat clash.

Ohio Lorain A Elyria and Lorain Elyria High Recreation Stadium Ely Stadium Clyria Elyrians Kivria Kilyrra High

Six Cars Moved by Traffic Officer Sweet

Traffic officer Lloyd Sweet moved six automobiles yesterday for parking in reserved spaces. Only one was locked. he obtained a key at headquarters to unlock that one, sparking complaints about theft.

Lloyd Sweet

Congress Faces Busy Post Vacation Program in 192?

Washington money leaders set a heavy schedule for December through June including tax reductions tariff and prohibition. Major items will include radio legislation naval appropriations inland waterways and stock market restraints. The Vare seat case and farm bill also loom as pivotal issues with tax cuts likely to pass by mid January.

Washington Tarif Congress Iit Hoover Federal Farm Ward Vare Pennsylvania Fari Senate Tinnver

Clarence W Dick Career Path and Sheriff Deputy Role

Clarence W Dick began at Thew Shovel Co in Lorain at age 21 then married two years later. He moved to Delaware in 1924 to work for American Crushed Rock for three years, then Marion Steam Shovel in Marion before returning to Lorain with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. In 1928 he became chief deputy in the sheriff's office, a position he has held since. He is married with two children, resides at 314 Seventh Street, enjoys fishing, and once aspired to be an accountant.

Clarence W. Dick Thew Shovel Company Lorain Delaware American Crushed Rock Company Marion Steam Shovel Company Marion Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Sheriff's Office Dirk Seventh Street

Elyria Man Sentenced in Sandusky Arson Case

Elyria resident Harry Kenig of 1101 East River Street was sentenced to one to 20 years in prison for arson by Judge W. L. Flesinger in Sandusky. The sentence, delayed 60 days to allow an appeal, followed Kenig’s alleged plan to burn a barn owned by his wife to collect insurance. Attorney Lawrence H. Webber represented him. conviction was entered after a Wednesday trial and a postponed motion for a new trial.

Sandusky Harry Kenig East River Street Elyria W.L. Flesinger Kenig Kenly Lawrence H

Woman killed in Tennessee bus collision near London

A Dayton and Columbus bus collided with an automobile near London Tennessee. One woman, Mrs Ruch Mellett 60 president of the Union Settlement House Springfield, was killed. Two bus passengers were injured, none seriously.

London Dayton Columbus Ruch Mellett Union Settlement House Springfield

Man Killed By Train Near Abbey Road

A man jumped from a box car of train number 23 traveling west and was instantly killed about a quarter mile east of Abbey Road. An honorable discharge from the US Army and a letter to Brady W. Shiflet of Gallipolis were found on him. He appeared about forty and was taken to Rosenberry's Funeral Home.

Abbey Road United States Army Brady H. Shiflet Newark Ohio American Legion Brady WH. Shiflet Gallipolis Rosenberry

Flames Ravage Forests on the Pacific Coast

Infernos scorch Oregon and California as hundreds of miles of woods burn. San Francisco area towns Belmont and San Carlos face danger while residents flee. Military and city fire units battle the blaze with support from the East Bay Utilities district as fires spread to Contra Costa and other counties.

San Vwrancisco Oregon California Muntara Belmont San Carlos San Mateo San Francisco Burlingame Presido Contra Costa County Oakland Redwood Canyon San Leardro Lake Chariot

Chronicle Telegram to Publish Herrick Memoirs in Serial Form

Lorain county will begin serial publication of Myron T. Herrick's Memoirs written by Col. T. Bentley Mott. The autobiographical life story covers Herrick from barefoot rider to schooling in Ohio and fame in Cleveland business circles, governor of Ohio, and diplomat to France. Readers are urged to subscribe for peeks at his struggles, victories, and lasting ties between the United States and France.

Myron T. Herrick Huntington Lorain County Ohio Timothy France Chronicle-Telegram Col. T. Bentley Mott AAC UU Cleveland People of United States Mid-West Europe Elyria

French Tiger Clings to Life as Clemenceau Fights

Paris, Nov. 23 Georges Clemenceau, the Tiger of France, clung to life as uremic poisoning spread, supported by camphor oil injections. Sister Theoneste, a Catholic nun at his bedside, left the room after a night of prayer saying the end was near and the former wartime premier endured immense suffering while remaining conscious.

Paris Georges Clemenceau France Theoneste Sister Theoneste

Man Shot to Death Found in Freight Car at Orrville

The body of Mitre Velio, 40, of Farrell, Pa, with a stomach wound, was found in a gondola car of a freight train at Orrville near Wooster. A rifle lay beside him. Officers pursued Velio Thursday night after he acted suspiciously.

Wooster Mitre Velio Farrell Orryilie Vallo

Elyria Chamber Directors Postpone Weekly Meeting

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce board meeting set for Monday at noon is canceled because members will be busy with the Community Chest campaign.

The Zero Hour Is Here for Elyria Chest Campaign

Community Chest chairman J E Thatcher warns of potential failure as 250 workers urge everyone to send pledges to 110 Middle Ave. Elyria must boost industrial division gifts and some backers are asked to increase their contributions. Final results arrive Monday. envelopes should reach headquarters now.

Community Chest J. E. Thatcher Thatcher Community Service Council Commuamnits Chest Middle Ave Elyria

Civil War in China Ends. Chiang Announces Ceasefire

MANKOW Nov. 23 President Chiang Kai-Shek said on his return from Henan that the Civil War in China has ended and hostilities ceased on all fronts. Feng Yu Liang supporters reportedly withdraw to Shiai. No definite peace terms known, but rumors say government payments near 2.5 million dollars are involved.

Mankow China Chiang Kai-Shek Henan Feng Yu Liang Shial

New Allen School Opens in Elyria With Fanfare

Elyria's new Allen school on Abbey road opened to hundreds of visitors. Edgar F. Allen spoke, praising the building and urging values of faith and tolerance alongside education. Superintendent Magton extolled the project’s funding from the building fund and the board’s choice to name the school for Daddy Allen. The cost nears 70000 dollars, with 137 students currently enrolled. A separate note reports Harry Stalling, 18, electrocuted in Columbus while repairing radio equipment.

Belyria New Allen School Abbey Road Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen International Society For Crippled Children Alten Board of Education KR. C. Magton Parent-Teacher Association Elyria Daddy' Allen Ely Garford Gates Allen

Final Appeal Urges Extra Effort in Chest Drive

James E. Thatcher, campaign chairman, issued a final appeal to Community Chest workers to raise the remaining $13,683.41 needed to reach the $97,800 goal by Monday night. Yesterday’s report showed $84,122.55 subscribed. workers must seek many small gifts and pledges, with each worker aiming for at least $40, as the drive nears its crisis and the goal hinges on Monday evening submissions.

Community Chest James EB. Thatcher J. E. Thatcher

Hoover optimism as business surge forecast in Hoover era

Washington November 23 optimism grows as Hoover conferences with business leaders promise billions in forthcoming orders and no wage cuts in major industries. Henry Ford pledges immediate raises, the Federal Reserve cuts rates, and Green of the AFL cites broad recovery factors while the Chamber of Commerce schedules a December 5 conference to drive momentum.

Washington Hoover Henry Ford Federal Reserve System William Green American Federation of Labor Green United States Chamber of Commerce

Farmer Victor in Fatal Accident at Oak Harbor

Farmer Charles Lowen, 72, of Oak Harbor, died after a collision between his wagon and a New York train. He was returning home with hay when the accident occurred.

Oak Harbor Charlies Lowern Lowen Bae

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Mercury Falls Intelstate AEGON Great Lakes District Thain Yigron Herrick Editorial The Mlyria Community Chest J Headquarters Elyria Community Chest New Allen E. F. Allen Supt Mas.ton Harry Stalling
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