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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1928
Page
1
Louis Cicco, found guilty of assault and battery in the shooting of Betty Heywood, tells the common pleas court he will not appeal. He cites acceptance of the verdict and negligence as the trial stance. His attorney says no new trial and plans a light sentence, with bond set at 2500.
Louis Cicco, former Lorain dry raider, faced seven days of trial for shooting with intent to wound Miss Betty Heywood of Elyria. A six juror panel found him guilty of assault and battery with a fine up to 200 dollars or six months, while the same jury acquitted him of shooting with intent to wound. Cicco claimed no intent to wound, insisting he was careless instead. The judge told the jury that a verdict of assault and battery with not guilty on the other charge would reflect that belief. (Continued on Page 2).
Civil suit stemming from the Sept 26 shooting of Miss Betty Heywood, 22, of Elyria, may be moved to Cuyahoga County. State Senator George Bender of Cleveland said the action, with Cicco as defendant if joined, would be tried where a defendant resides, likely Cleveland due to Cicco’s bondsmen. Bender noted the suit could be instituted in any county where a defendant lives and Cleveland is probable.
The Lorain trial over three weeks dealt with the legality of police stopping and searching vehicles suspected of transporting liquor without warrants. Both attorney George L. Glitsch and Judge A. R. Webber cited Ohio Supreme Court rulings affirming officers may stop vehicles in good faith if intoxicated liquor is suspected, a point central to the case and its legal arguments. The discussion continued with long excerpts from state decisions.
Federal probe of election fraud runs in multiple states with nationwide impact. New Jersey agents pursue bribery cases and possible 40,000 name removals from Hudson and Essex registries. Texas reports 2000 Democrats seeking federal supervision. Missouri cites ballot box stuffing and repeat voting in Jackson County. Ohio grand jury seeks ouster of election board members. Illinois arrest ties vice ring to election conspiracy. New York indictments target Manhattan registration frauds and Albany purges. Michigan arrests and warrants for election law violations. Pennsylvania seeks purging of voter lists. Indiana investigates floaters in registration. Massachusetts reprints 1,000,000 ballots after Democratic pressure. Hoover Curtis committee probes illegal registration by opponents.
Governor Alfred E. Smith returns to New York after a Baltimore speech in which he labeled the Ku Klux Klan and the anti Saloon League allies of the Republican party and called the latter a force of political blackmail. He framed foreign policy as do unto others. Hoover prepares in Washington for a California trip. Raskob claims four states for Smith in a battle over party loyalty, while Mellon, Robinson, and Curtis issue sharp defenses and attacks on farm relief tariffs and immigration. The piece surveys campaign rhetoric across parties and regions.
Plans are complete for serving more than 200 workers at the Red Cross Roll Call dinner at 6 30 p m today at the First Congregational church. At this dinner complete plans for the appeal roll call will be announced. It was stated today that an attempt will be made to enroll at least 1500 persons this year.
Police Chief EJ Stankard released full parade instructions for the Hallowe'en event. The route begins on Second Street and West avenue, proceeds to Broad Street and East avenue, then Third Street to City Park where the parade ends. Parade time is set for 7 44 or 7 45 pm with streets closed after 7 30 and traffic diverted to manage congestion.
Elyria residents heard Ray Offord secretary of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards stress local benefits from joining the Elyria Lorain County Real Estate Board. He noted members gain knowledge and outside contacts and that value comes from what members invest. A second speaker, Mr Holford, discussed state association work on legislation taxation the license law and Stanvo.
Kiwanis club members will hear F. I. Wilson president and general manager of the Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light company speak on transportation. The talk precedes the Kiwanis regular monthly luncheon meeting.
United States Senator Simeon D. Fess predicted Herbert Hoover would be elected with the largest majority in American history at a Republican rally in the State Theater. Speeches urged continuity of Republican prosperity, attacked Governor Alfred E. Smith, and defended debt reduction and tariff policy, noting veterans’ care expenditures as a key factor.
An Oberlin College ceremony unveiled a tablet honoring Charles Martin Hall, who at 22 in 1886 conceived a process to produce aluminum. The feature recalls his wood shed lab, Jewett’s support, and Hall’s race with Heroult to commercialize the metal. The article covers later Elyria memorials and ongoing hospital commemorations.
Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown dismissed the entire Cuyahoga County Board of Elections after a grand jury report and Turner investigation cited non-feasance. Dismissed were Alex Bernstein Thomas Farrell A J Hirstins Harry L French Mrs Bernice Pike Steve McNeil with Pike noted as implicated.
United Press reports Graf Zeppelin, riding out a moderate gale, made excellent progress returning from the United States to Europe. Communications with Mauretania indicated all well. position logged around latitude 45.53 north, longitude 41.40 west at noon. The dirigible left New York 3:15 am yesterday and had traveled about 28 hours, averaging roughly 60 mph, likely higher with course deviations. Weather bureau in Washington forecast improved conditions as high pressure from the Azores to eastern Greenland would give favorable winds for the latter part of the journey.
Lorain mayor orders immediate cleanup, telling Safety Director B. Royce to use all possible agencies including the police to enforce the order. The move follows his long silence on law enforcement since the Cicca-Heywood shooting on September 26.
Charles Wade of Oberlin elected president of the Lora County Vulture at the annual meeting. The roster lists multiple officers including Paul Mark South Amherst as Chef de Train and Tony Welsh reelected as Commissaire Interdant with others named from Elyria and Oberlin.
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