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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1928

Page

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Maryland Rides Gale Aboard U S S in Far Atlantic

The U S S Maryland, carrying President elect Herbert Hoover toward Ampala, battled a heavy gale on November 24. Wave crests swept decks, Captain Kimberly reduced speed, and a Voight ror seaplane was damaged. Hoover stayed on deck as water flooded his rooms but no injury occurred. He favored a simple inaugural ceremony with minimal pomp.

Maryland Ampala Herbert Hoover Hoover Kimberly Gulf of Tehauotepec Hoover Wald Wilson Harding Coolidge Amaprla

Bombing Plane Lands In Lorain

A U S Marines bombing plane landed in the back yard of a Lorain residence on 222nd Street at dusk after fuel ran low. Captains J B Neil and R B Kirkwood were flying from Quantico Virginia to Cleveland and said they had veered off course. The crew planned to take off again today to finish the journey.

Lorain

Ferguson Quits Cleveland Post

Cleveland public service director William S. Ferguson resigned effective December 10 after a year of wrangling with City Manager W. R. Hopkins over motor vehicle purchases retention of street commissioner John Thomson and costs for completing Public Hall wings. Ralph L. Harding, engineer, will succeed Ferguson.

Cleveland Wiliam S. Ferguson Public Service W. R. Hopkins Ralph L. Harding Ferguson John Thomson

Queen Mary Leaves Buckingham Palace Noting King's Stable Condition

London dispatch reports Queen Mary left Buckingham Palace and attended a Royal Choral Society performance at Albert Hall as King George is described as not in a critical state. His fever is reduced and pleurisy described as part of the ordinary course of illness.

London Mary Buckingham Palace George Royal Choral Society Albert Hall

Five Prisoners Sentenced by Webber

In common pleas court Judge A R Webber sentenced five prisoners who pleaded guilty to charges indicted this week. Bernardo Jeminez of Lorain received 30 days in the Toledo workhouse for carrying concealed weapons. John Kosar admitted burglary at Kien Hardware in Lorain and was sent to Manafield. Thomas Chenault and Frank Johnson, linked to the Hughes Provision Market burglary in Elyria on Nov 6, drew two years in the penitentiary and Mansfield respectively. Zayde Hawk, from Oberlin, was jailed 30 days and fined 200 dollars for entering a home at night with intent to abuse inmates. Trials for Chenault and Johnson were described as beginning next Tuesday.

Common Pleas Bernardo Jeminez Lorain R. Webber Toledo John Kosar Kien Manafield Thomas Shenault Hughes Elyria Frank Johnson Mansfield Zayde Hawk Jall Hawk Oberlin A. R. Webber Chenault Johnson Cleveland Broad Street Common Pleas Court

Five Directors Elected to Lotain County Agricultural Society

R B Baus George Cotton J W McHerry Dr E D Snyder and C T Winckles chosen as five new members to serve three years alongside ten continuing directors. Officers for 1929 to be elected. Society reports receipts of 30,864.67 with substantial entries for premiums wages and maintenance and a balance of 859.42 in treasury after outstanding checks.

R. B. Baus George Cotton J. W. McHerry E. D. Snyder C. T. Winckles Lotain County Agricultural Society County Court House Iwe Policw Deere Treasur Harris Treas W. B Richmond See

Woman Autoist Narrowly Escapes After Car Teeters on Bank

Mrs. George Krugman nearly died when her sedan backed up on Hillsdale court to turn around and dangled over the bank above Cascade Park ravine. Police pulled the car to safety after residents called in the emergency, leaving her shaken but unharmed.

George Krugman Hillsdale Court

Kiwanis Singers Feature at Rialto Bible Class Sunday

The Kiwanis quartette will perform a special feature on the Community Men's Bible Class program at the Rialto theatre at 9 39 a m Sunday The quartette members are Struck Hannum Wainwright and Theteher The Bible lesson will be taught by W C Fowler

Kiwanis Singers Kiwanis Quartette Rialto Theatre Messrs Struck Hannum Wainwright Theteher W. C. Fowler

Young Men's Club to Join Chest Dinner Campaign

The Young Men's Club will attend the final campaign dinner with Community Cheat workers at the YMCA Monday evening, aligning with the club’s regular meeting time.

Burglars’ Wild Dash Ends With Stolen Truck Ditch Escape

A bold burglary at Ford Garage in Grafton failed when the burglars drove off in a F ord truck loaded with 29 storage batteries and seat covers. The vehicle left the road two miles northeast of the village on the Durkeeville road and was found abandoned in a ditch this morning. Sheriff E G Mathews notified. deputies Harvey Crehore and Stephen Cole reported the scene. Also in local notes, Y M C A dormitory plans a Get Together Dinner at 6 30 Tuesday with music and group singing, and Lorain police report a 1927 Essex sedan stolen with license 20 200 owned by Robert Ward of Lorain.

Grafton Durkeeville Road Sherif E. G Mathews Mathews Cleveland Harvey Crehore Stephen Cole Lorain

Child Hit By Auto Not Hurt on Middle Avenue

Driving south on Middle avenue at Sixteenth street yesterday afternoon an automobile driven by A. E. Page struck an eleven year old girl who ran from a store into the street. The girl was knocked down but apparently uninjured, and Page took her home. He warned the accident could have been fatal if he had been speeding.

Middle Avenue Sixteenth Street A. E. Page Sixth Street Page

Peebles Sets Ambitious County Improvement Agenda

Lorain November 24 Thomas Peebles elected commissioner outlined a broad program. He pledged cooperation with other commissioners and support for the 24th street Lorain County Memorial bridge, a tuberculosis sanitarium, traffic artery paving on Clinton street, a new Oak Point bridge, North Ridge road paving to Amherst and Oberlin, a Black River bridge at Gag House Hill, North Ridge road paving west of Amherst and Oberlin, and the Lake district roads with estimated costs around one million dollars. He favored state and federal backing for several projects and would place under ground the KE 36th street sewer considered a health menace.

Lorain Thomas Peebles Secon Peebles 24Th Street Lorain County Memorial Bridge Pesbles Clinton Street North Ridge South Lorain Elyria Oak Point N. Ridge Road French Creek Amherst Road Oberlin Black River Gag House Hill North Ridge Road Toledo 36Th Street Lake District

Billy Sundays Advance Man To Speak at Local Church

Rev. Albert Peterson, advance representative for Rev. William A. Sunday, will speak at First Baptist Church Sunday evening at 7 30. Peterson has toured with Sunday for years, with Rev. R. T. Wetcham presiding and several selections of special music planned.

Albert Peterson William A. Sunday Tabernacle First Baptist Church Peterson Sunday R. T. Wetcham

Exchange Closes After Record NY Stock Day

New York brokers and clerks sought rest after frantic trading as the New York Stock Exchange closed following a record day. The bell rang yesterday with 6,954,020 shares exchanged, the most in the building’s history, driven by improved ticket service and a surge in buying and selling.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street

Nagy Appeals Case Seeks Vacating Mayors Court Decree

Helen Nagy filed a petition in error asking the common pleas court to vacate a decree rendered against her in the mayor's court in Rye. The filing signals a formal challenge of municipal court action seeking appellate relief.

Helen Nagy Common Pleas Court Mayors Court Rye

United States Involved With League Work Despite Not A Member

Oberlin report says Dr Manley Hindson asserts the United States participates in League of Nations work through representation at conferences. Prof Jacob Viner argues trade policy shifts, British free trade sentiment weakens, and tariffs rise with questionable methods and favoritism. debate on talk ending war continues.

Star Oberlin United States League of Nations Manley Hindson Harvard Law School Oberlin College Hudson League “the League Oscar Jaszl Europe Jacob Viner University of Chicago England Great Britain Viner

Passenger files suit for 402000 after Vestris sinking

New York Nov 24 The sinking of the Vestris with over 160 deaths moves to damage stage Orrin S Stevens a rescued passenger whose wife perished filed a federal suit for 52090 including 59000 for his wife's death and 2909 for loss of baggage.

New York Wner Vestris Orrin S. Stevens

Cold Weather Forecast For Week Ahead Across Regions

Weather outlook for November 26 to December 1 predicts fair conditions in the Obio Valley at week start, with rain on Wednesday night or Thursday, then generally fair weather. Snow flurries are noted in the Upper Ohio Valley. Temperatures stay well below normal early in the week, rise by Tuesday and Wednesday, then fall again Thursday or Thursday night, turning much colder by Saturday. Across the Great Lakes region expect fair skies with below normal temperatures early, then a rise with some precipitation by Tuesday or Wednesday, followed by colder conditions late in the week.

Washington Obio Valley Ohio Valley Great Lakes

Coolidge Hosts Senators at White House Breakfast

President Coolidge welcomed fifteen senators to a morning White House breakfast. The guests included Curtis Smoot Glenn Gillett Sackett Shorridge McNary Borah Dale Goff Steiner Warren Hale Waterman and Keyes as they discussed the upcoming short congressional session over buckwheat cakes and sausages.

Washington President Coolidge White House Congress Curtis Smoot Glenn Gillett Sackett Shortridge McNary Borah Dale Goff Steiner Warren Hale Waterman Keyes

Campaign Entering Final Stage in Elyria Chest Drive

Elyria's Community Chest nears its $90,900 goal with only one day left. A YMCA dinner will close the drive Monday evening as workers race to raise $6,653 to reach the target. Yesterday the teams gathered $2,541 from 288 pledges, shorter than earlier days. The executive committee will decide if closing proceeds whether or not the remaining money is raised.

Elyria Noight

Mrs Cooper to Move Into Ohio Governor's Mansion

Columbus Ohio November 24 Mrs Cooper wife of the Governor Elect faces plans for moving into the East Broad Street mansion. She prefers blue and rose room decor though no definite arrangements have been announced. Local reporters expect tours with Mrs Vic Donahey and Mrs Soushey as guides.

Columbus. O

1927 Chevrolet Coupe Stolen From Broad Street

A 1927 Chevrolet coupe owned by Chester Butka was stolen from in front of 70 Broad Street yesterday. Police were notified as the incident was reported yesterday.

Broad Street Chester Butka

Death and Havoc Caused by Gales Over Wide Area

A terrific gale across the British Isles killed nine, injured hundreds, and wrecked ships, with widespread flooding in Scotland and many roofs torn from houses. The air ministry warned of renewed gales within 24 hours as rescue ships searched wreckage and reports from Veracruz and the Philippines noted typhoons and hurricanes affecting ships and coastlines. The German steamer Herrenvijk crew remained missing, while the Japanese ship Saka Maru remained unaccounted for after the typhoon. The British steamer Chislehurst requested immediate tug assistance as its windward anchors failed.

London Air Ministry British Isles United Press Scotland Herrenwijk Philippine Islands Memphis Saka Maru Mexican States Vera Cruz Chislehurst Fishguard Bay

Steamer Cariboo Sinks Southwest of East London

The Cariboo sank 35 miles southwest of East London after loading for the United States. Crew saved. Captain Mitchell remained aboard. Windsor Castle reportedly picked up the crew while hoping to rescue Captain Mitchell. The vessel left East London Friday night amid heavy seas.

Capetown South Africa Cariboo East London Mitchell Boand Windsor Castle Winsor Castle United States

Father of Late President LD to Rest

Marion Ohio November 24 The father of a president was laid to rest in Marion after services marking a simple life. Dr George T Harding died in Santa Ana California and lay in state at Trinity Baptist Church before brief rites. Family friends and relatives spoke of his generous nature and shared life. Also reported a Whippet car stolen from George Spitzer of Grafton, maroon with registration Meense D-2529.

Marion United States George T. Harding Warren G. Harding Ralph T. Lewis Worthington Dr Harding Santa Ana Calvin Coolidge Harding Dombaugh Robert Ramroth James W. McMurray Thomas H. Sutherland John A. Dodd H. K. Mouser Marter George H. Vanfleet James C. Woods Cooper Post Wotan Dr. Harding George Spitzer Grafton

Suits Filed Over Notes Against Axelson by Local Firms

The Western Reserve Final Company filed two suits against John Axelson for 403.27 dollars and 593 dollars on two notes. Axelson was also sued by Wood Lumber Company for 475 dollars.

The Western Reserve Final Company John Axelson Axelson Wood Lumber Company

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Cleveland Post Siockin Webber Man Totate Rad Robert Ward Pangram Billy Harvard Association of Nations Chet Portsmouth Nefte Syndicat Distresa St. Catherin's Point Eugenia Helder Holland Chile Amsterdam
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