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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1928

Page

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Halloween Parade Plans Highlight City Celebration

Plans for a large Halloween parade on Wednesday October List were approved by the general committee with Mayor Hewitt presiding. The parade starts at 7 45 p m and bands drum corps from Lorain Oberlin Elyria and local groups are slated to participate. A post parade talent program features Prof Bill Struchinski and his White Leghorn Orchestra plus Ducky Webber and a cast of young performers. The event stresses fun for children with a heavy emphasis on youth acts and safety.

General Hallowe’en Committee James A. Hewitt Hallowe'en A. L. Werner Elyria City Lorain Oberlin Columbia and Crafton Werner Frank Wilford Bill Struchinski Bill Ducky Webber Ducky Chief Stankard Don Baird

Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral Fanned by Firefighters in Belgium

In Tornati Belgium firemen and soldiers fought a blaze that threatened the famed Notre Dame Cathedral. Priceless artworks including Rubens and Jordaens paintings were saved or at risk as the flames were brought under control early today.

Tornati Belgium Notre Damme Lero Rubens Jordaens Peassero

Address by Anti-Saloon League founder draws 300

Howard Hyde Russell of Westerville spoke to more than 300 guests at the First Methodist church, outlining the league's second campaign, praising Hoover, and opposing Governor Smith's Prohibition modification plan. Other speakers included Morrow Kingdon Southwell and Carson.

First Methodist Church Governor Smith Herbert Hoover Drys Anti-Saloon League Howard Hyde Russell Westereville Manufacturers and Business Committee League Russell T Lve Spraklers Alfred E. Smith George W. Morrow Frank Kingdon Lansing Michigan George C. Southwell Robert P. Carson Colorado Oberlin William A. Braman E. W. Metcalf A. R. Webber George Chamberlin Tammany Southwell

Exemption claims surface in Ohio campaign speeches

In Coshocton and Columbus, Democratic candidate Charles V. Truax challenged Republican plans, accusing Senator Curtis of hypocrisy over farm relief and tariff views while Arthur A. Nixon tied Davey’s war exemption to support among ex service men. Cincinnati coverage cites Taft prophecy echoed by Graham Hunt in a debate.

Coshocton Charles V. Truax United States Charles Curtis Truax Senator Curtis Mr. Curtis Curtis Columbus Arthur A. Nixon Republican State Central Committee Martin L. Davey Nixon Davey Ohio Myers Y. Cooner Naverian News Cooper College Cincinnati William H. Taft U. S. Supreme Court Graham P. Hunt U. S Taft Hunt Joseph T. Robinson Fargo N. C Hoover

Judge Florence E Allen Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash

Judge Florence E Allen of the state supreme court escaped unharmed when a truck crashed into the rear of the automobile she occupied near Cincinnati. Misses Gertrude and Edith Gardner were passengers. Edith Gardner drove. Gertrude Gardner suffered head and body bruises but was not severely hurt. The truck driver Elisha Ellis, with a Pennsylvania address, caused minor damage to the truck. the Gardner car was wrecked and the group recovered their composure quickly.

Cincinnaty Florence E. Allen State Supreme Court Gertrude Edith Gardner Elisha Ellis Pennsylvania Gardner

Political Battle in Brief Hoover Westward Trip and Key Speeches

Washington prepared for Herbert Hoover's trip west with a St Louis speech planned for Nov 3. Behind the scenes, Alfred E. Smith rallied in New York after Boston demonstrations as unions and newspapers noted expected Democratic gains in Rhode Island Massachusetts and Connecticut. Campaign finance tallies showed 2 065 038 65 received by Oct 22 with 2 951 031 spent since July 23.

Herbert Hoover Washington St. Louis Leutenanta Alfred FE. Smith New York Boston New England Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut Democratic National Campaign Fund

Grand Army Day Celebrated at Wellington

Wellington observes Grand Army Day with 26 veterans from Lorain, Lucas, Ashland and Wayne counties marching in. The event features Walter Mosher and Ben McClaffen performing the Spirit of 76 with fife and drums, a luncheon with Kiwanians, Betsy Ross quartet singing and enduring tales of wartime camaraderie. State Commander John McClay recalls his nickname Snotty MecClark during the Jonesborough campaign as stories continue to weave a family reunion tone.

Violet Curtice Wellington Lorain Lucas Ashland Wayne Counties Arch Willard Hugh Mosher Fifer ii Walter Mosher Brighton Ben McClaffen Wakeman Kiwanians Hotel England Betsy Ross Canton Elizabeth Wenning Waterson Bertha Allman Enid Ligget Myers Cora Killey Lambright General Headquarters Charles Recard American Legion and Auxiliary Morgan-Ditlam Post Department

Drys To Hold Two Meetings Sunday Night

Lorain County Dry Federation announces two Sunday night gatherings in Kipton and Henrietta. The federation’s Flying Squadron leads both meetings with speakers Judge N. C. Wilcox Howard Butler and N. D. Backus. Kipton hears at 7 15 p m in the school auditorium Henrietta follows at the Methodist church an hour later.

Henrietta Ripton Lorain County

Zeppelin Graf Zeppelin Western Tour Canceled

Dr Hugo Eckener canceled the Graf Zeppelin western trip due to weather and local conditions. Crews prepared to refuel for return to Germany as guests and onlookers at Lakehurst faced disappointment. Eckener hoped for later European flights before winter storms.

Lakehurst N. JL Hugo Eckener Eckener Dr. Eckener Germany Frederichshafen

Ridgeville Considers $60,000 School Bond Issue

In Ridgeville Ohio the proposed 60,000 bond issue to enlarge the school building is set for a November 6 vote. Supporters cite overcrowded grades with rooms housing far more pupils than legal capacity. nine additional rooms would meet immediate and future needs. An open meeting at town hall Monday will discuss the proposal with many taxpayers expected.

Ridgeville Chronicle-Telegram

Report 31 Killed in Wreck in Roumania Paris

Paris dispatch reports 31 persons killed when a Simplon express train collided with another near Resca Roumania. The city offices announced the loss and noted the disaster involved the Simplon line.

Roumania Paris Simplon Express Resca Roumanis

Joint Elyria Lorain airport proposed to serve two cities

Civic committees from Elyria and Lorain meet at the Elyria Elks hall and agree a jointly owned modern airport could serve Elyria Lorain and nearby Amherst. A feasibility study by an aeronautical engineer is planned to judge financial viability and site options for a 2500 by 2500 foot field with possible Stout Air Services involvement.

Elyria Lorain Lorain County Board of Trade John Brooks Dan Symons Charles Tucker James A. Hewitt Fred Lohnes J. B. Nichols Mascy J. C. Standen Robert M. Hoffman Stouts Air Services, Inc Cleveland Hoffman Brook Park Ferther Stout Air Services, Inc Elyria - Lorain J. C. Standex

Five arraigned on grand jury indictments

Five men indicted by Lorain countys grand jury last Tuesday were arraigned before Judge A R Webber as the Louis Cicco trial continued. Names include Mike Laschisky charged with shooting with intent to kill, Louis Caywood charged with non support with bond 500 dollars, Edward Kanelerz burglary and larceny with bond 5000, Raymond Coleman non support bond 500, Edward Chaffee non support bond 500. Albert Weccay absent on a Great Lakes freighter and to appear later.

Lorain County Grand Jury A. R. Webber Louis Cicco Mike Laschisky Simeon Nash Russia Township Louis Caywood Edward Kanelerz Raymond Coleman Lorain Edward Chaffee Atbert WeCay

Hill Reelected Lorain WCTU Leader and National Delegate

Mrs Nellie M Hill president of Lorain County WCTU was reelected Thursday to head the state board of trustees at the Columbus convention The body ratified her election as a national convention delegate to be held in Boston November 14 22 She had been elected delegate at the Wellington county convention but the state needed ratification of the county choice

W.C.T.U Hill Nellie M. Hill Lorain County State Board of Trustees of the Union Columbus Boston

Thieves Steal 80 Hogs and 17 Sheep in Night Theft

In Highland county near Leesburg, 59 hogs and 17 sheep valued at 1260 were stolen from the Taylor Barger farm during the night. Neighbors say two men forcefully loaded the livestock after confronting Wiley Burnett with a searchlight and a gun. A $400 reward is offered for the return of the stock.

Washington, C. H Taylor Barger Leesburg Highland County Barger Wiley Burnett Burnett

Hoppe To Die On Nov 2nd

The ninth district circuit court of appeals today reaffirmed the conviction of Charles Hoppe, a former Toledo chauffeur, for abducting and killing seven year old Dorothy Szelagowski. The court set Friday, November 2, as his execution date, with Hoppe on death row after a brief reprieve pending appeal. The child was abducted from her bed, assaulted and killed several months ago. Hoppe pleaded vanity and drunkenness.

Toledo Ninth District Circuit Court of Appeals Charles Hoppe Dorothy Szelagowski Hoppe Circuit Court of Appeals State Penitentiary Szclagowsk

Republicans Report Campaign Spending and Resources

Washington report shows the Republican National Committee had spent up to October 24 and disclosed figures including 3,123.94 on the Hoover Curtis campaign. Treasurer Joseph Nutt reported to the house and senate campaign lands committee that the committee’s receipts totaled 7,261,506.93 with a balance of 137,811.39 and 53,217 contributors.

Washington Hoover-Curtis Joseph °. Nutt House Senate

Expert Case To Reach Jury In Louis Cicco Trial

Testimony in the Louis Cicco case concluded this afternoon as both sides rested. A motion to instruct the jury before closing arguments was argued while Judge Webber overruled a state request to exclude defense exhibits. Cicco testified about the night of the shooting and described his coat and badge, with Betty Heywood and her sister corroborating parts of the account. The trial, in its sixth day, will resume next Monday with further arguments and possible rebuttal. Also noted, a separate item mentions the Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Professor Nicolle of Tunis for work against typhus.

Louis Cicco Betty Heywood Cicco Ciccos Louis Chea 4. R. Webber Aled Webbeer Britt Buda A. R. Webber Cieco Klady Firestone Edwards Cleco Kisdy Knitter

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