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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

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Grand Jury Faces Heavy Lovato County Docket

The Lovato county grand jury faces a large docket with 27 cases awaiting action and a projected rise to 31 as the September 15 session nears. Recent sessions have handled capital crimes and a rise in burglaries, robberies, and assaults, with several cases carried over from lower courts. Names include Lorain Frank Martin alias Joe Smyth cases involving jewelry theft and Roland Arnold theft of two Stips valued at 171.

Lovato Sceptzn Ter Lorain Frank Martin Joe Smyth Louis Gasper Roland Arnold Frank Lsnch

Four In Race For School Board

Samuel Menter an attorney filed his petition as a candidate for election to the El Centro school board making the fourth candidate for the three vacancies on the board Also in the race as previously reported are F E Moody C H Price and A Rocate

Samuel Menter Elsrna FE. J. Moody C H. Price A. Rocate

Rush of candidates files for village and township boards

A surge of people seek seats on village and township boards of education as petitions rush toward a 6 39 p m filing deadline. Officials report about 200 petitions filed across the county’s villages and 29 townships. A month’s tally signals broad local interest in school governance.

Board of

Ohio forecast shows warmer mainly in southwest area

Weather bulletin notes a fair to warm trend in Ohio with a flatly unsettled pattern. Tonight cooler conditions in the north give way to increasing clouds Friday with a chance of showers, especially in western portions, followed by warmer readings Friday afternoon and night.

Ohio West Tate

Elyria Salvation Army Posts Welcome Captain Avery and Mrs Avery

Captain A E Avery and Mrs Avery assume duties at the Elyria Salvation Army post after transfers from Sandusky where three years of service followed Capt. Avery’s prior posting in Norwalk He has nine years in Salvation Army work and the couple reside at 132 Pasadena Ave He is active with the Kiwanis club and led the Sandusky club as singer and was a member of the Erie County Ministerial Association He hopes arms headquarters can be established on a first floor location in Elyria.

A E Avery Avery Elyria Salvation Army Col. Roberts Cleveland Sandusky Norwalk Pasadena Ave Avers Kiwams Club Erie County Ministerial Association

South Amherst To Vote On Bonds

A bond issue for 10 990 dollars to be repaid over 10 years funds fire fighting equipment and a building for housing the apparatus. The proposal will go to voters in the village at the November election and would raise the tax rate by about 177 mils per 1 percent for years.

South Amherst

Large order for Pfaudler Company reported

The Chronicle Telegram reports Elsita Dussion of the Pfaudler Co announced a major order, one of the largest in years. It covers 14 large steel wall glass lined storage tanks for Pepodensum of Chicago Turse, with a capacity of 119000 gallons, to be supplied by Pepodensen Co for storage of various products. Officials say the order shows confidence from large customers in the company’s future.

Chronicle-Telegram Todas Elsita Pfaudler Co Pepodensum Chicago Pepsodenr Co Pfaudier Co Chronicle Telegram

Decision Near On Freight Rates

Washington September 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission is planned to announce in October its decision on the petition of railroads for a 15 percent freight rate increase. Proceeds show the commission is inclined to reject the railroads plea, believing agricultural products cannot bear higher rates than now. The vote center on blanket increases versus commodity differentiations, with opposition from agricultural interests and shippers.

Washington Sept Thel Interstate Commerce Commisy.cit

Local Robberies Linked to Cleveland Safe-Cracking Gang

Authorities express belief that a professional safe cracking gang from Cleveland is responsible for two burglaries at the American Legion Home and a $1500 Moose Club theft in Lorain. Three men and a lookout conducted the break ins while three captives watched. Total haul reported as 2909 dollars.

Cleveland American Legion Moose Club Lorain First Legion Home Its

Governor White visits Ohio State Fair on Governor Day

Large crowds greeted Governor White as he toured the Ohio State Fair grounds. Weather dampened turnout with heavy rains forcing cancellation of races, morning band concerts, and model airplane contests, but attendance still topped earlier days.

Columbus Vance White Toon

Russia Township Considers School Transport Plan

Russia Township may start transporting high school students this fall as a board of education measure. Glen Y. Hobbs says many students cannot attend due to lack of transport and a one mill levy on the November ballot could fund the service, possibly raising about $2,600 if approved. The levy proposal was to be discussed with Prosecutor J Don W. Myers.

Russia Township Board of Education of Oberlin Elyna Glen Y. Hobbs Russia Jdon W. Myers

Host man sought after assault on woman in Carrollton

Carroll County Sheriff searches for a 25-year-old man who attacked 54-year-old Belle Miller with a chair, knocking her unconscious after she could not give him money. Miller tried to defend with a poker. investigation ongoing. Kenton grand jury to probe July 20 shooting of Merl Lamb, 25, by railroad detective D. W. Taylor.

Carrollton Carroll County John Kennthorne Belle Miller Miller Kenton Merl Lamb D. W. Taylor New York Central Railroad

Era of peace predicted by Stimson today

Secretary of State Henry L Stimson arrived on the Leviathan with a forecast of a new era of political peace and goodwill. He praised a friendly spirit between European powers and noted renewed courage between France and Germany. Also aboard was General John J Pershing, in Europe five months for the Battle Monument Commission work.

New York Septe Henry J. Stimson France Germany Stimson Germen England Italy Washington Alsc John J Pershing Europe Battle Monument Commission

Rioting Flares During Barcelona Strike

Fatal rioting broke out during a general strike in Barcelona. One man was killed, two men and a woman seriously injured, with several more hurt in a shooting affray on Carmen Street as police warned strikers against sabotaging telephone lines and the attackers fired.

Barcelona Spain Carmen

Labor groups back Sulzmann in Cleveland ouster filing

The Cleveland Federation of Labor pledged unanimous support for Sheriff Sulzmann as ouster actions were filed. The Racing Fans Association and Women’s Civic Association were cited as likely to back him, while the Cuyahoga County Law Enforcement Association circulated petitions opposing his stance on horse racing.

Cleveland John Sulemann Cleveland Federation of Labor Labor Organization Sulzman Racing Fans Association Women’s Civic Association Cuyahoga County Law Enforcement Association Salzmann

Tire Blows Out Hurling Truck Into Cobb Porch

A truck driven by Columbus Hill veered off the road after a tire burst near 469 Cleveland Street striking the porch of Ralph W Cobb. The front steps were broken and the porch knocked out of line. Police investigated the accident reported around 3 p.m. in Detroit. Wheat trading at Preston Mill averages 3000 pounds daily with the mill exchanging 30 to 35 pounds of flour per bushel of wheat depending on grain quality.

Ralph W Cobb Cleveland Street Columbus Hill Detroit ENIA Preston Cofton C. M. Preston

Tolay Church Cornerstone Sept 13 Anniversary

Emmanuel Lutheran Church marks its third anniversary with a cornerstone laying for a new church at Princeton and Garford avenues. A 4 PM ceremony follows the 11:45 AM service at the Elyria Women’s Club. Dr. A J Strobel will deliver the address. Reverend H A Sayles leads the congregation.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Princeton and Garford Avenues Elyria Women’s Club A. J Strobel Cleveland Greater H A. Sayles

Multiple figures tied to Bluebeard case under probe

In West Virginia authorities widen the Bluebeard case linked to Harry Powers. Other implicated figures include Mrs Louella Strothers Powers and Mrs Laura Downey. Detroit connections and a Chicago defense draw scrutiny as investigations move to the matrimonial agency and Mr Powers.

Clarksblrg W. Va Harry F. Powers Quiet Dell Powers Louella Strothers Powers Bluebeard Laura Brucklmeier Downey Detroit Miami Fla A. B. Plater Ameran Friendship Society Chicago Barratt O Hare Virgil Kirkland Gary Ind O'Hare Joseph Gildow Lena Fellows Hammond Gildow Joliet Tndew

New Chilean Government Takes Office Amid Mutiny

A new Chilean government, the fourth within a month, began service in Santiago as mutinous sailors controlled the battle fleet. The Senate approved measures to authorize a state of siege where needed. the Senate vote was 9 to 2 and the chamber 44 to 13.

Santiago Chile Senate Chamber

Powers Case Highlights Tie to Edith Simpson in Detroit

Mrs Edith Simpson a Detroit estate operator linked to Harry Powers among his correspondents. The feature notes Powers photographed in Mansfield Ohio in 1926 and mentions a Clarksburg West Virginia crime connection with the murder of Mrs Asta Fischer and her three children.

Edith Simpson Detroit Harry Powers Bluebeard Clarksburg Wo Va Trousseau Powers Collance Mansfield, O Joe Gildower Henry Schoenbeck Caretrhet Park Ridge Tl Cametery Escher Plot Asta Ficher Bated Lawer T E Gainer Pimster

Austria and Germany end proposed customs union

Geneva reports Austria and Germany abandoned their proposed customs union ten days before the European commission decision. Austrian foreign minister Dr Hans Schober, who earlier used the term Anschluss, and German official Dr Jung renounced the plan. The move follows expert recommendations to pursue broader European union efforts to ease the world crisis and restore confidence.

Geneva Austria Germany Eutopran UN Commission Hans Schober Schober Sas

Shippers Clash Over Control of Major Ocean Line

San Francisco leaders Captain Robert Nolar and Kennedy Dawson back eastern rivals the International Mercantile Marine in a bid for control of United States lines. A negotiated sale could expand the Dollar Group with two new Leviathan liners and ten more ships, including the President Hoover and President Coolidge sister ships under construction or recently completed.

San Francisco Ept United States Robert Jollar Dollar Lines Kennedy D Lawson Pacific Atelantic Line States Steamship Company Portland Oregon International Mercantile Marine Tine Kermit Roosevelt Vincent Astor Shipping Board Nolar Sor Wenld Dawson Leviathan Dollar Group May President Hoover Jeff Orient President Coolidge

Five Escape In Gun Battle In Dayton

Five men in a black sedan fled after a running gun battle with Dayton police in which more than 50 shots rang out. Police reported no officers were hit and Capt. Dan Wetzel said at least one gunman may have been wounded as the suspects sped from an apartment building scene.

Dayton Dan Wetzel

Cancer cells feed on sugar says researcher

Dr Gladys Woodward of the University of Pennsylvania told the American Chemical Society that cancer cells feed on sugar and patients with lower blood sugar respond better to treatment. She cautioned sugar does not cause cancer but high sugar may raise susceptibility and advised cancer patients to reduce sugar and starch intake to extend life.

Blefalo Gladys FE. Woodward University of Pennyylvania American Chemical Society Iay Woodward

Repairs completed after summer work at Elyria schools

Elyria state that the 1931 32 opening is near as summer repairs finish. John R Wilmot reports boiler tests at Gates School and floor dressing at the high school gymnasium will be completed by tomorrow. Painting at Hamilton Franklin McKinley Garford schools and electrical work at McKinley are finished. Steam line repairs at the high school plant ended last Monday.

Elyrias John R. Wilmot Gates Wilmot Hamilton Franklin McKinley Garford

Elyria Sees Healthiest Summer With Low Contagion

City health officer Dr. G E B French reports an exceptionally healthy summer with very low contagion. No epidemics occurred, scarlet fever scattered cases were few, and only one whooping cough contagion card remains. Typhoid fears persist but may pass. diphtheria has been absent due to school vaccination efforts.

Floria G. EB. French French

Auto overturns on Lake road injuring guard

Mick Daly 30 of the U S Coast Guard Station at M head is hospitalized with a skull fracture after the car he rode in overturned on Lake road two miles west of Lorain last night.

Lorain Mick Daly U. Coast Guard M Head St. Joseph's

Labor Day Specials Highlighted in Chronicle Telegram

Short, garbled note previews Labor Day Want-Ad items in the Chronicle Telegram including automotive service food and footwear offers and a reminder of upcoming sale items in the print edition.

Chronicle Telegram Scheel Twesdey Iele Telegrem

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grand Jury Pacific Rio Don Moyle Los Angeles C. A. Allen Pacific Ocean Tacoma II Sabishito Beach Lancaster Harry Brandt Brandt Yegg Akron Clarence Lightfritz HIGH Battleford White River Calgary A. E. Avery Mrs. A. Ei. Avery Pfaudler Company Commission Secretary of State Labor Federation Bagks Sulzmann Tolay Church Gornerstone Blue Beard Mrs, Simpson Rev Gainer Kicher BIG Ocean Line Dollar U. S Gates School Lake Road
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