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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

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Commissioners in Columbus Today in Lorain County Talks

Lorain County commissioners Charles Murray George Rhoads and Thomas Pible s travel to Columbus for a state highway conference with officials. Key topics include eliminating the double grade crossing on Lake Road at Vermilion on the Lake and the possibility of state taking over the Hilliard road project as a state matter to relieve traffic on Route 29 between Elyria and Cleveland. The meeting aims to settle details with railroads and outline which county roads could receive state aid next year.

Lorain County Columbus Counly Lorain Charles Murray George Rhoads Thomas Peebles Lake Road Vermilion-on-the Lake Donaher Nickle Plate Lake Shore Electric Elyria Cleveland Hilliard Road Floyria Ridgeville Avon Village Cuyahoga Country Meghway Cuyahoga County Hilliar Rocky River Southmherst Elyvia Avon Center Avon-Belden Grafton

Early career of Harvey C Eckenroad in Ohio industry

When Harvey C Eckenroad was 21 he worked as a mechanic for McMyler Manufacturing in Warren. He later joined Peerless Electric, then Republic Iron and Steel in Youngstown. He moved to Vermilion in 1967 and worked for Sterling Stamping, Wakefield Brass, and helped organize Superior Metal Products in Elyria in 1911 where he led as superintendent for 18 years. He later held a role with Steel and Tubes, Inc. Superior Division. He is married and residing at 313 Harvard Avenue with a boyhood dream of entering manufacturing.

Harvey C. Eckenroad McMyler Manufacturing Company Warren Ohio Peerless Electric Company Republic Iron and Steel Company Youngstown Vermilion Sterling Stamping and Machine Company Wakefield Brass Company Elyria Superior Metal Products Company Steel and Tubes, Inc Superior Division Beckenroad Harvard Avenue

France Accepts Invitation To Arms Contact BULLETIN PARIS

The French Cabinet accepted British Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson's invitation to a five country naval disarmament conference in London in January. France will forward its acceptance and later a note with reservations after studying naval reports. Parliament will be invited to discuss the budget when the session reopens on Oct 22.

France Paris Arthur Henderson London Georges Leygues Loudon

Probe of Lobbies in Capital Opens Hearings

Washington Oct 15 The senate judiciary sub committee opened its probe into influence on tariff legislation with six witnesses. Frederick L Koch of the tariff commission testified on pottery rates as the panel prepared to hear sugar propagandists led by H A Austin of U S Beet Sugar Co and H C Lakin of Cuba Co New York. One witness, H R Write of Charleston WV, sent a physician’s certificate and others remain unnamed as the panel foreshadows a broader inquiry into social lobbyists and former congressmen suspected of using their positions to sway the outcome.

Washington Senate Judiciary Congress Frederick L. Koch United States Tariff Commission H. A Austin U.S. Beet Sugar Co H. C. Lakin Cuba Co New York City Austin Lakin H. R. Write Charleston W. Va jSo House Senate

Florida Town Flooded as Everglades Rains Rise

Heavy rains in the Everglades caused flood waters to rise two feet over Hialeah and inundate 6400 square miles of land. Emergency measures were taken to save the town with its race track. Engineers planned to ram the Tamiami trail and open a ditch to carry flood waters into Biscayne Bay.

Miami Fla Everglades Hialeah Biscayne Bay

Noted Belgian Banker Dies Suddenly in Baden Baden

M Delcroix a noted Belgian banker and organizer committee delegate to the International bank died suddenly today from heart disease in Baden Baden.

Baden Baden M. Delcroix

Supreme Court weighs Logan Gas Company appeal

Ohio Supreme Court took under advisement Logan Gas Company's appeal of the Public Utilities Commission valuation for rate making. The case contests land and well counts used to set property value, with municipalities including Ashland, Bucyrus, Crestline, Elyria, Fremont, Galion, Lorain, and Marion affected. No early decision expected.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Logan Gas Company Public Utilities Commission John E. Xiuilin Kane. Pa Freeman T. Eagleson The Utilities Commission Tate Attommer General Ashland Bucyrus Crestline Elyria Fremont Galion Lorain Marion

MacDonald Leaves U S for Canada After Peace Mission

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald bade farewell to the United States and prepared to depart for Canada. He carried a conviction that his goodwill mission to the American people had not been in vain and that his plea for universal peace left a lasting impression. His train journey across New York state drew crowds, with a radio address marking official goodbyes.

Niagara Falls N. OF Ramsay MacDonald United States Canada New York State MacDonald New York City Niagara

Two Los Angeles Ministers Fined For Contempt

Oct. 15 two Los Angeles ministers were fined for contempt of court after criticizing the manslaughter trial of Mrs. Lois Pantages wife of a theatre magnate. Rev. R P Shuler received 75 dollars for saying the jury was hung before testimony began. Rev. Gustav Briegler was fined 25 dollars and vowed to appeal to the supreme court.

Los Angeles Lois Pantages R. P. Shuler Gustav Briegler Briegler Supreme Court

Grape Harvest on at Kellys Island Germany? No

Kellys Island pupils helped with the late Catawba grape harvest. The crop was lighter than recent years but better than Concord, with most grapes to be shipped by boat to Detroit and Cleveland. In Dayton, Arthur Butts died from a gunshot in a chicken coop raid. his brother Charles was arrested.

Sandusky Kellys Island Concord Detroit Cleveland Dayton, O Arthur Butts Miamis Bari John Cetone Springboro Pike Butts Charles

Potato crop outlook hits Lorain county farmers hard

A United States Department of Agriculture survey flags a severe drop in the national potato harvest this year. Lorain County farmers face about 2 percent less production equating to roughly 52 354 bushels lost under a 25 percent crop decrease. Dry fall and blight worsen local losses for 3390 farms.

Lorain County United States Department of Agriculture Lorain Horton Algers United States Maine Idaho

Average study time for E H S average student set at two hours

The Elsha High School average student should study at least two hours daily at home per subject to earn an average grade. Teachers estimate times from 45 to 68 minutes, with Latin needing about 65 minutes and English around 57 minutes. Principal C P Shively notes higher effort yields higher grades, and below average students must study more to reach the average. The figures were presented during the school’s better study campaign opening with assemblies for the upper grades and continued on page 2.

Elsha High School Stedr C. P. Shively Washington

Organize for Lorain Bridge Bond Wool

Announcement of the Lorain Bridge Association formation to back a 2,600,000 bond issue for a high level bridge and viaduct over the Black River at Lorain. W. H. Phillips named manager. officers include President Judge A. R. Webber, Vice-President L. A. Faurer, and Secretary-Treasurer W. H. Hamilton, with an executive committee spanning Elyria Oberlin Lorain Avon Lake and nearby towns.

Lorain Bridge Association Black River Lorain W. H. Phillips Oberlin News A. R. Webber Elyria L. A. Faurer W. H. Hamilton Earl Bell L L. Porter Oberlin J. J. Smythe Amherst Lawrence Webber Dan Cook E. W. Snyder G. A. Resek Geo. L. Glitsch A. J. Hain Avon Lake H. L. Woodruff Sheffield Lake Lawrence Heckel Avon A. J. Shartuck Brownhelm

Fast Train Through Switch Kills Fireman in Ohio Crash

In Cincinnati a Big Four New York to Cincinnati express derailed at Elmwood Place after striking a switch. Fireman William Thompson was scalded to death, Engineer P J Maloney badly burned and might die. The Ohio State Limited departed New York yesterday and was due in Cincinnati at 8 45 this morning.

Thompson Ohio State Limited New York

ICC to probe extra fare charges nationwide

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced it will investigate, on its own motion, extra fare charges by passenger trains across the country beyond regular passenger and Pullman fares. The inquiry will cover all railroads under the commission to determine the fairness of such charges.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Porch Collapses At Blue Mountain College Injures Seventeen

Seventeen girls were injured when a second story porch at Blue Mountain College, a girls school in Blue Mountain Mississippi, collapsed tossing them about 25 feet to the pavement. About forty students had gathered to watch freshmen initiations. They were rushed to New Albany hospitals with many suffering broken arms legs and other injuries.

E Mountain Miss Get Blue Mountain College New Albany New Albany Hospital

Govt Rests In Fall Trial As Sinclar Paid $269,300

The government rested its case in the bribery trial of former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall after presenting evidence that millionaire Harry F. Sinclar paid Fall $269,300 in a New Mexico ranch deal.

Washington Albert B. Fall Harry F. Sinclair Fall New Mexico

Boys Steal Cops' Clubs Loaded With Gas

Cleveland detective units report three boys stole police night sticks that hid poison gas chambers from Forest MacDonald’s car. David Travo, 19, detained at the scene claimed he discarded the clubs. Neighbors later saw youths handling the sticks near an empty lot as police caution pupils to avoid the area.

Cleveland Forest MacDonald Columbus David Travo

Suit Over 20000 Malicious Arrest Heard In Court

Louis Cooper of Home Furniture Company sues Peerless Oil Company for 20000 alleging malicious arrest after a disputed check. Peerless asserts Cooper spent about 300 in checks while only 30 remained in the bank, with prior arrests and bad-check history cited. The case, before Judge W B Thompson, includes a warrant issued August 25 1927 and subsequent municipal actions.

Peerless Oil Company Common Pleas Court W. B. Thompson Louis Cooper The Home Furniture Company Ely Tia Cooper Charles &. Tucker Peerless Oi Company Tucker Iseal Grand Jury Plainaut Wile Cooper Peerless Thompson Charles E. Tucker Peerless Oil

Fete Plans in Ely Park For Halloween Celebration

A committee formed in Ely City plans a Hallo we en fete for October 31 at Ely Park. Mayor James A Hewitt is general chairman with N D Backes as treasurer. Roles include finance chair George Richwine, parade chief E J Stankard, music head A E Werner, stunts John Mathis, publicity Robert W Funk, and prize committee members Mathis Richwine and William Richmond. Next meeting is 4 15 pm Monday in council chamber.

Ely Park Council Chamber James A Hewitt N. D. Backes George Richwine John Mathis Robert Agate George Tatter~ Sall E. J. Stankard A. E. Werner Robert W. Funk George Richwiner William Richmond Council

McKee Bound Over to Grand Jury in West River Street Shooting

Grant McKee pleaded not guilty to shooting to wound and was bound over to the grand jury by Mayor James A Hewitt. Bond set at five hundred dollars. McKee held in police custody for shooting Zander Hawk, his brother in law, at 329 West River Street on October 13. Hawk, wounded, is recovering at Elsha Memorial Hospital. McKee claims self defense as Hawk allegedly attacked with a knife while intoxicated.

Grant McKee James A. Hewitt Bmekee Zander Hawk West River Street Hawk Elsha Memorial Hospital McKee Zanders

Dan Howley To Manage Reds Bulletin

Dan Howley, after resigning from the St. Louis Browns, is named manager of the Cincinnati Reds by new owner Sidney Weil who also announces the purchase of Detroit Tigers outfielder Harry Heisman. Reds’ former manager Jack Hendricks had resigned a few weeks earlier amid rumors of severed Reds ties at season end.

Dan Howley Reds Cincinnati St. Louis Browns Jack Hendricks Cincinnati Reds Sidney Weil Harry Heisman Detroit Tigers Hendricks Howler Clarence “Pants” Rowland Nashville

New York Banker Dies in Prison Clarified

Report from Atlanta penitentiary states New York banker James Rae Clark died of heart disease while in custody. Warden Aderholt sent the official attribution to Federal Prisons Superintendent Sanford Bates.

S Bulletin Washington Atlanta James Rae Clark New York Aderholt Sanford Bates

Classified Page Glitches Hint At Mild Reader Confusion

Fragmentary notices and scattered classifications hint at a busy classifieds page. Mentions of a Victoria Cheney with records priced at 25 dollars and a Fox Terrier named Pip missing on Sunday appear among references to dogs and rooms for rent.

Victroia Cheney Saniest

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John Kolak Florida John E. Preston Chicago Wheaton Russell Keeney Ashewood Agnes Johnson Mathilda Murphy Preston Sulian Preston She Company Kelly's Land Lorain Bridge Peerless Oil Co McXee
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