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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

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Fifty fourth M

Preparations for the Fifty fourth annual M W C T U convention in Elyria progress with sessions at the Methodist Episcopal church October 18 19 29 and 21. A large welcome sign hangs in Ely Park and visitors exceed six hundred. Mrs Isellie M Will leads the state board as president. detailed roasters follow.

Mito Womans Christian Temperance Union Methodist Episcopal Church Rogmna Ehurch Ely Park Edwin iWirby Methodist Elyria Isellie M. Will State Lorain County Woc T. U

Four men sought after attempted kidnapping near Baldwin Wallace

Miss Mary Otterbacher a 20 year old Detroit student at Baldwin Wallace college reported four men attacked her to kidnap her as she walked back to her dormitory with Antony Paner. Paner, 21, Akron, was stabbed but not seriously hurt. he aided the girl and was hospitalized. A posse of 59 college youths and the sheriff searched unsuccessfully for the assailants. No motive was learned.

Berea Mary Otterbacher Detroit Mich Baldwin-Wallace College Otterbacher Antony Paner Akron Paner

Earth tremor shatters Capetown homes in Johannesburg

Oct 12 reports a 20 second tremor in Johannesburg causing crumbling ceilings and crashing crockery. Several natives are believed killed amid storms in the Transvaal district this week. In Woodville Ohio a Pennsylvania train collision injured three men at a crossing near here. Edward Davis conductor engineer J F Mahon fireman all treated in Toledo hospital. truck driver unharmed.

Capetown Johannesburg Transvaal Woodville Ohio Here Edward Davis J. F. Mahon Toledo H. G. Sagavage Perrysburg

Burglary at Hewitt Home on Park Avenue

Service Director James A. Hewitt’s residence at 15 Park Avenue was entered yesterday afternoon. A thief ransacked the lower floor while Mrs. Hewitt was away. About $30 in money, including a widow’s bench fund, was taken from an envelope on the buffet. No clue to the burglar’s identity.

James A. Hewitt Park Avenue Hewitt Margaret Hewitt Miss Hewitt Anxone

Rankin Marshall Bill Passage Aims at Enforcement

Rankin a state prohibition inspector will tour Mizhr to support the Marshall Bill at a pre election meeting at Oberlin High School. He says passage is needed now to strengthen liquor law enforcement and will back the bill wherever possible.

Rankin Mizhr Oberlin High School

Mexico Fails Dollar Blaze Revolt in Capital

President Callas told American press that Mexico's abortive revolution degraded to posse like hunting of small fugitive groups. He said rebels planned to subvert the army and kidnap or assassinate him with prior dates September 15 and 27.

Mexico City Get Mexico Callas Alles Lo Long Hector Alma- No. 2

Ocean City Fire Destroys Eight-Block Area

A major blaze in Ocean City New Jersey razed eight blocks including three large frame hotels shops and theatres. Firefighters from about two dozen cities battled the flames as dozens of buildings burned and one man killed in a vehicle crash en route to the scene. Relief efforts began for the displaced as residents faced a winter population increase and the cause was believed to be a discarded lighted match beneath the boardwalk.

Ocean City N. J Boardwalk Comcessionaires Hippodrome Pier Emil Landbach Mars Landing Asbury Avenue

Bell community cyclone kills four in Arkansas

Blytheville Ark Oct 12 A cyclone struck the farming Bell community near here at midnight. Four persons were killed and ten seriously injured. Ten homes unroofed and crops damaged. The dead include O. P. Winn 69 Justice of the peace Prave Mrs O F P Winn 78 and Austin Hardin farmer and Mrs John Hardin his sister in law.

U S Counsel in Oil Case Appeals for Funds

Special government counsel prosecuting the Sinclair-Doheny oil cases asks for $100,000 to finish the job. Atlee Pomerene told President Coolidge that funds have run out after a failed $81,000 deficiency appropriation. Pomerene and Owen B. Roberts are paying expenses and delaying rent.

Washington Veto Sinclair-Doheny Atlee Pomerene Coolidge Pomerene Owen B. Roberts

Drunken Driver Fined $50 By Mayor

James G. Bennett pleaded guilty before Mayor Carry Winks on driving while intoxicated. He was fined $50 and costs, paid after arrest by a policeman for driving on Chestnut Street in an intoxicated condition.

James G. Bennett Conurt Carry Winkson Bennett Chestnut Street

Mardi Gras Committees Meet Tonight At Eagles Club

All members of the Hallowe'en Mardi Gras celebration committees will convene at the Eagles club room this evening at 7 30 o'clock to receive updates and plans for the event.

Eagles Club

Hoover dominant with Ohio and Washington GOP factions

Washington and Ohio Republicans converge after White House talks as Secretary of Commerce Hoover gains strength. Representative Johnson calls Hoover the best bet for the Washington delegation, while Begg notes strong Ohio backing for Coolidge but sees Hoover potential if Coolidge does not run. Begg denies retirement rumors in Ohio governor race.

Washington Hoover Ohio Johnson Begg White House Coolidge

Bus Slides Into Truck On Icy Road Near Rocky River

A Cleveland-Elyria-Toledo bus driven by W. A. Brinzley skidded on Detroit road near Rocky River this morning and hit a parked truck. Three passengers sustained slight cuts from glass. one young woman was taken to a doctor who said no serious injuries occurred.

W. A. Brinzley Detroit Road Rocky River

Bankers See Bright Outlook At Ohio Meeting

Toledo October 17 The Ohio Bankers Association group three annual meeting heard a glowing outlook for business and tax issues on banks. Frank R Ambrose cited no pessimism about business today noting banks in Ohio have record resources and deposits. S K Sarnes was named chairman Rafferty elected vice chairman and W Kent Carson re elected secretary treasurer.

Toledo Ohio Bankers’ Association Frank R. Ambrose Ohio S. K. Sarnes Fremont G. BE. Rafferty Napoleon W. Kent Carson

Postpone Burial Continue Probe In Murder Case

Coroner Myles E Perry said the burial of the woman found murdered on Lorain beach would be postponed one or two months due to many inquiries. Two Youngstown residents planned to identify the body, while police pursued reports from Oak Harbor and a possible link to Miss Martel Hutchinson of Cleveland. Tony Demario, seeking to solve the mystery, left for Lorain believing the body was his former wife Norma Demario, based on a tip from Lorain police and a letter to a Windyrest Street address.

Myles E. Perry Chronicle-Telegram Lorain Youngstown Perry Oak Harbor Cleveland Loerain Tony Demario Demario Norma Demarios Windastes Paison Demaria Walker

Mrs Grayson May Hop Off Late Today

Old Orchard Me Oct 12 Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson said she might launch her monoplane the Dawn for Copenhagen Denmark late today if weather and motor overhaul allow. She would take off between five and six p m and postpone only if weather worsens or repairs run long.

Old Orchard Frances Wilson Grayson Copenhagen Denmark

21 Arrested In Ohio Auto Theft Ring Breakup

A Cleveland police sweep led to 21 arrests and the recovery of 48 stolen cars after weeks of activity in Northern Ohio cities. Seven alleged ringleaders were to be arraigned, with most vehicles traced to Akron where a fence handled disposals.

Cleveland Ohio Harry Wells Akron

Lower Rates Sought By Portsmouth Gas Case

In Columbus on October 12 the supreme court allowed the city of Portsmouth to join with the Public Utilities Commission in a suit against the Portsmouth Gas Company for lower gas rates.

Portsmouth Columbus Supreme Court Puhlic Utilities Commission Portsmouthas Company

Most Daring Atlantic Flight Attempt by Ruth Elder

Ruth Elder and George Haldeman flew from Roosevelt Field toward Paris in the American Girl, aiming to cross 3600 miles of Atlantic. They were last sighted near the 40th meridian longitude, about 350 miles east of New York, with ships scanning the main steamer lanes for signs.

New York Ruth Elder George Haldeman Atlantic Paris Miss Elder Roosevelt Field American Banker France Stinson Independent Wireless American J. N. Winchester Company

Latest In Kitchen Equipment To Be Shown At Cooking School

Local firms back the Elyria high school kitchen display in the Chronicle Telegram presented next week. Mrs Mary Lewers leads lectures opening Tuesday at 1 30 PM and running through Friday with daily new dishes and recipes.

Elyria High School Chronicle-Telegram Mary Brown-Lewers Digh Levera Lewers

Ohio coal strike proposal aims at Illinois Iowa style settlement

Steubenville Ohio October 12 officials of Mine District Wo 6 proposed a temporary six month settlement to end seven months of coal strike. The plan, signed by G W Savage secretary, says mines are ready and mining could begin at once, though the Ohio Coal Operators Association in Cleveland had not yet received the miners’ communication.

Steubenville Ilinois Iowa Ohio Coal Operators’ Association Cleveland G. W. Savage Savage

Fog and Rain Spread Across Mid Atlantic to Britain

The British air ministry reports a southerly wind 10 to 20 mph from the mid Atlantic to the British Isles with occasional rain. An easterly wind of 10 to 15 mph blows over England. Heavy fog covers the Isles with cloudy skies. Forenoon visibility is poor, expected to improve to four miles later.

London British Air Ministry United Press Today mid-Atlantic British Isles England

Oberlin Youths Bound Over On Robbing Charge

Two Oberlin youths accused of participating in a robbery of William Clapp in Oberlin were brought before Justice S. J George. They pleaded not guilty. Fasskner was released on $2,000 bond while the pair were bound over to the grand jury.

Fkidward Olver Ann Soynm Faulkener Oberlin William Clapp Severa Justica S. J

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