Broge Robbed Not Murdered in Beroski Death
Police and coroner scrutinize the case of Adan Beroski 42 roomer on West River Street. Chief Stankard asserts a non homicide fall with suspected robbery after the fall. a post mortem is ordered as investigators pore over conflicting testimonies and a $62.99 steel check drawn prior to the death. Coroner Perry awaits findings before signing the death certificate.
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Adam Beroski
Inus
West River Street
Myles . Perry
Beroski
E. J. Stankard
Broski
To Steel & Tubes Inc
Stankard
Myles E. Perry
Ohio Freemasons elect Morgan Grand Master in Toledo
The 20th annual Grand Lodge session in Toledo elected James F. Morgan of Jackson as Most Worshipful Grand Master, with Otto H. Hohly of Toledo as deputy. Other officers were chosen from Springfield, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and more, amid plans possibly to relocate the 1930 communication to Jackson as a tribute to the new leader. Ohio’s Masonic population stood at 266,726 with 2,682 new members in 610 lodges, and J McCune became president of the Masonic Veterans' Bureau in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Grand Lodge of Freend
Masons of
Ohio
James Ff. Morgan
Jackson
Otto H. Hohly
Ackson
Harry G. Gram
Springfield
Dewry
Frank Siarman
Cleveland
Harrys. Johnin
Cincinnati
Harvey F. Ake
Canin
Simeon Nashgrumbus
Samuel H. Squire
Elyria
Rand Orator
Edwin 3. Lewis
Orrville
Samul H. Squire
Harold F. Hobly
Grismouth
Grand Chapin
Louis Bartlett
Toledorand Marsnai
Wals
Phnson
Ihe
Masonic Veterans’ Bureau
J. McCune
Campbell M. Voorhees
Columbus
When He Was 21 Wright Led Early Printing Career
Har H Wright at 21 served as foreman of the cess room and bindery at Republican Printing Company, then spent years in Chicago and Oberlin, edited New London Ohio Record, returned to Elyria Telegram, became production manager at Century Print Shop, and in 1922 started his own Elyria printing business where he remains. He is married with one son and resides at 69 Chestnut Street. His boyhood ambition was to learn the printing trade.
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Har* H. Wright
Reublican Printing Company
Chronicle-Telefam
Chicago
Oberlin
New London
Ohio Record
Elyai
Telegram
Century
Comany
Elya
Wright
Chestnut Street
Garbage disposal debated at Elyria council meeting
A joint Lorain County Board of Health and Elyria city council session weighed regula tions requiring a concrete feeding platform drainage and ash ing facilities for garbage disposal at the William Rader farm near Grafton The council argued the rules are costly and unnecessary and sought possible modifications while health officials pressed for clear standards to prevent nuisances and protect public health.
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Elyria
Lorain County Board of Health
Board of Health
Wiliam Rader
Grafton
George Stevens
Health Board
Sk' Eet Eee
J. R. Morrison
Oberlin
Morrison
Ohio
Lorain
Guy B. Findler
Yesterdar
Skating Pond to Rise in Cascade Park This Winter
One of the county’s largest skating ponds will bloom in Cascade Park once frigid weather arrives. Built in a coffer-dam style, the pond occupies part of the baseball diamond and surrounding facilities. Dykes rise two feet, with a new four inch water line and a central electric light planned to illuminate skating after winter sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
Jack Frost
Golden Jubilee Special on Edison’s Electric Light fifty years hence
Chronicle Telegram marks a Golden Jubilee by presenting pages 13 14 and 15 with material tracing progress since Edison’s invention of electric light fifty years ago. Much content is verbatim from period newspapers and reprinted for humorous value, with no ulterior motives stated by Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle- Telegram
Edison
Time
League seeks cheaper American autos for Europe
SULLETIX GENEVA Oct 17 The League of Nations fiscal committee opened here to address cheaper American automobiles for Europe. The sessions coincide with London English motor show where new models will be shown for ten days. The committee’s principal duty is to prevent double taxation.
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Europe
Geneva
League of Nations Fiscal Committee
London
League Fiscal Committee
League
Verdict for the defendant in damage suit
Louis Cooper, manager of Home Furniture Co., lost his $25,000 damage suit against Peerless Oil Co. as a unanimous jury verdict in the common pleas court. The case alleged malicious arrest by Charles E. Tucker on Aug 25, 1927, to fraudulently charge Cooper with check writing. Evidence showed Cooper had prior acts injuring his credit, with banks testifying accounts were withdrawn due to bad checks. The Peerless Oil Co. was defended by Baird and Vandemark. Cooper by a Cleveland attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cooper
Home Furniture Company
Peerless Oil Company
Common Pleas Court
WB. Thompson
Cooper
Charles E. Tucker
Peerless Oil Co
Toucker
Elrria
Lorain
Elsria
Tucker
Ted
Baird and
Vandemark
Cleveland
Edison light off in honor of Thomas A Edison
The face of Thomas A. Edison will be honored as Blg Park and downtown streets darken from 7 15 to 7 30 p m to show what might happen if electric power failed. The city will keep electricity on, but businesses and streets will dim to illustrate progress since his inventions. Merchants along Bull No 1 continue on Page 2.
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Thomas A. Edison
Blg Park
Strest
Edison
Thomas Edison
Ten Year Sentence For Robbery In Lorain Case
Oliver Scott was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for robbery. The case involved a June 3 robbery of $20 against witness Harry Welsh of Lorain who stayed in jail on a $300 bond while awaiting trial. Welsh, originally from Florida, remained jailed awaiting his testimony in Judge A R Webber's court.
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Harry Welsh
Lorain
Welsh
A. R. Webber
Oliver Scott
Scott
Stolt
Florida
Lorain County Death and Birth Rates in 1928 Compared
Lorain County posted a 1928 death rate of 16.8 per 1,000, with Elyria at 11.8 and Lorain at 9.1. The county’s birth rate reached 19.4 per 1,000, while state figures averaged 12.1 deaths and 18.2 births per 1,000. The report notes county rankings within Ohio, including Gallia’s high death rate and Scioto’s high birth rate, and cites historical changes from 1926 to 1928.
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Ohio
Lorah County
Issun of Vital Statistics
State Department of Health
Lorain County
Gallia
Scioto County
Geauga County
Elyria
Lorain
University girl and father killed in auto train crash near Waterville
A 20yearold University of Toledo student Miss Helen Elizabeth Struhsaker and her 72yearold father Christopher Struhsaker died early today when their auto struck an electric freight train near Waterville. The car crossed the tracks after the brakes failed to stop and was dragged 75 feet, demolishing a cream loading platform. Train motorman Roy Debbs of Deshler, Ohio, said the girl appeared to see the oncoming train too late and could not avert disaster.
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Toledo, D
University of Toledo
Toledo
Waterville
Helen Elizabeth Struhsaker
Christopher Struhsaker
Struhsaker
Worman Fractured Skull After Lift Accident at Colson
Jacob Warman of the Colson Company suffered a possible skull fracture when a loaded basket was raised and a frame fell, striking him on the head. He was rushed to Elyria Memorial Hospital with a scalp laceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worbman
Shule
Lletin
Jacob Warman
Colson Company
Warman
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Boy Hit by Auto Seriously Injured In City Crash
Five year old Ralph Vanek son of Otto and Mrs Vanek of 1117 Quincy Street was struck by a car driven by J J Mosher on East River Street this afternoon. He was taken to Elvriz Memorial hospital with believed skull fracture.
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Ralph Vanek
Otto Vanek
Quincy Street
J. J. Mosher
East River Street
Elvriz Memorial Hospital
Auto crashes into tank. two killed in Ohio
In Johnston, Licking County, David A. Verian and his wife Bessie were killed when their auto hit a water tank towed by a tractor. Verian, returning from Columbus, was blinded by oncoming headlights from a car driven by Charles Kidd, buyer for Moores and Ross Milk Company. The Dutch cratered as both vehicles plunged into it. tractor operator C. D. Hursey of near Johnston drove the tractor.
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Columbus. O
David A. Verian
Banner Coffee Company
Vernon
Bessie
Johnston
Licking County
Verian
Columbus
Charles Kidd
Moores and Ross Milk Company
Kidd
C. D Hursey
Jonnsion
Banks Backing Ramp Ring Probed by U S Authorities
New York Oct 17 Federal government began trial of banking institutions suspected of backing a $1,000,000 liquor ring. Assistant U S Attorney Watts said the liquor empire behind raids along New Jersey and New York had support from at least two prominent New Jersey banks and possibly more in New York City. Authorities pursue wider banking involvement in the sprawling liquor network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Robert B. Watts
Jersey
Sersey
New York City
Fire Devastates Portland Hotel In Seattle Skid Row Blaze
Seattle October fire at The Portland hotel traps guests at the stairway exit. Seven killed and fifteen injured as flames rage through the second floor. Japanese owner’s hotel, extensive rescue work follows, with incendiary theory cited after a kerosene odor and broken bottle found near the blaze. Local firefighters from downtown and water front respond rapidly.
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Seattle
Washington
Skid Roads
Portland
J.S. McNamee
Iodgers
S. Pryor
Officials Day Law Forbids Liquor Purchase
Federal prohibitions officials study a Volstead section declaring No one shall purchase any liquor for beverage purposes The issue was raised by Senator Morris Sheppard who seeks an opinion from Attorney General Mitchell on using the clause to target liquor buyers The section has been in the statute book since Prohibition began and many officials were surprised by its existence
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Washington
Morris Sheppard
Dem
Texas
Sheppard
Mitchell
Radio Sells Quickly Ad Teases Quick Cash
Wednesday afternoon notice touts quick sale of a RADIO CABINET. The ad claims a complete unit with price 35 dollars and lists a contact phone. It encourages turning unused household goods into cash to cover monthly expenses and invites readers to place a Want Ad.
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Magong
Lodge
MacDonald AY
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Ramsay MacDonald
United States
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MacDoenalg
King
Toronto
J. H. Thomas
Great Britain
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Hong OF Edison
South America
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Rio
Neval Air Station
Louis J. Heath
United Press
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Charles C. Teague
Calif
William F. Schilling
Minn
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France
Rome
Republican National Committee
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Reed
Penna
Senate Judiciary
Albert L. Watson
Scranton
Middle District
Atterbury
Joseph KR. Grundy
Mfrs. Association
Borah
Idaho
White House
Semator Watson
Indiana
Jas. R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Federal Commission On Conservation
Portage
Waldorf
Annie Skelley
August Hess
Kitchn
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Barry Cope
Portage Lakes
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