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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1928
Page
13
Harness races, a flower show of unusual excellence, pedigreed cattle and blue-blooded poultry exhibits, pet stock, fruit and vegetables, plus handiwork and art. Lorain county farms showcase their best as Riverview Park hosts the second annual fair with Midway thrills and a night fireworks show drawing thousands despite cool weather and threatening skies.
A fast young runner despite not being officially entered led two spontaneous races at the county fair. Spectators claimed he was the fastest sprinter of the day as he tore around the track, demonstrating speed and boldness in the absence of formal entry.
The Lorain County Fair drew crowds of all ages to a bustling exhibit layout. Horses, cattle, goats, fowl, and farm stock showcased prize animals amid food booths, crafts, and embroidery displays. Bands, drum corps, and moving sights created a lively, bustling atmosphere as judges and winners were announced.
Detroit bulletin reports Gar Wood stoke setting both official and unofficial speed records today. He raced his Miss America VII over one mile at an average speed of 12.835 miles per hour amid a day of fast boat activity in the harbor.
Elyrians crowded outdoors as a dirigible blimp named Plymouth of Akron flew over Elyria Sunday afternoon at about 3 pm. The craft moved southeast across the city, crew waving farewell as residents watched with excitement.
A. O. Sept. 4 Two killers Clarence Beard and Tomas McKenna escaped from the state hospital after overpowering a guard. They fled in civilian clothes, Beard from Cleveland for a murder case and McKenna for a Lima policeman slaying. Authorities fear more killings while hunted.
Three inmates escaped Brown County jail after sawing hinges and bars. Prisoners named Estel Rifil held for a Ripley bank robbery Forrest Reedy held for depot break in Sardina Ohio and Horace Gilbert held for auto thefts in Portsmouth Ohio. They stole a Ford court belonging to River Johnson. car recovered in Rome Ohio but fugitives unfound. police suspect outside aid.
Columbus September 4 authorities search for two Ohio Penitentiary convicts who fled from the Junction City brick plant late yesterday. Johan Rudnichi 25 admitted 1926 for pocket picking and Lawrence Dull 23 admitted 1927 for larceny. Since August 13 seven convicts have escaped from the Roseville brick plant.
The week end in Justice S. J. George court saw John Lampman sued for possession of intoxicating liquor with $166 and costs. Louis Paster fined $100 plus costs for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence. license suspended five months. Meyers assessed $16 and costs for assault and battery. Fremon fined $15 for intoxication. Ira J. Warner fined $10 and costs for reckless driving, fine suspended. Paul Rose found not guilty, later dismissed. Andy Snodsrass fined $25. Uk pleaded guilty to harboring a dog without license, fined $10 and costs.
Summer vacation ended for thousands as public schools began the 1928-29 first semester at 9:30 this morning. Officials and teachers assigned rooms and distributed books while students learned their promotions. Attendance for day one was not released but expected to be higher than last year’s first day.
Warden Lee Minkler, cited as injured with a broken rib, says he must rest after slipping from a bathtub on Harwood Street Saturday night. He states the accident will keep him from dog catching duties for at least two weeks.
Franklin County charging Earl B Bloom of Bowling Green and James C B Beatty of East Liverpool with violations of the corrupt practices act for filing incomplete campaign expenditure reports. The informations allege lack of itemization, missing details on expenditures, and lack of receipted bills for amounts over 10 25. A related case was filed against Llewellyn Lewis last week.
Washington reports outline Hoover’s Ohio trip with leaders Carmi Thompson and Thaddeus Brown and a Newark speech delayed to Sept 17 for better radio hookup. Hoover also seeks Borah’s read on Indiana, the Northwest, and Kellogg anti war pact. Wisconsin primary results loom for Hoover strategists as LaFollette forces and Zumerman rivalries test farm state support and possible endorsements emerge.
The dirigible Los Angeles took off from Lakehurst at 8 37 a m today for a training flight. Navy department officials reported the timing, but the full itinerary has not yet been received.
Nine Langley field bombers on a transcontinental flight to Los Angeles were forced to return to Augusta after two hours of battling cloud banks and rain. Major Hugh Knerr ordered the abort near Milledgeville as storms and head winds hindered the 4000 mile legs. Crowds greeted the planes at Augusta and Shreveport as weather halted the mission for now.
Auditor Alex C Echtleman broke his arm from shoulder to elbow after tripping on a porch step at 539 Gates Avenue Saturday afternoon. He is reported to be recovering well and expected to stay home about two weeks. The incident occurred before the Schillemans planned a trip to Grafton. X rays at Elrita Memorial Hospital showed the injury progressing satisfactorily.
Paris reports that Charles A Levine’s new Junkers Queen of the Air was seized at Cherbourg by police and customs after Levine attempted to sail for New York aboard the Leviathan without paying taxes on the German built aircraft. Bert Arosta piloted the plane, Levine arrived with gendarmes and no passport, and his departure was blocked until duties were settled.
Superior Wis Sept 4 1924 President Coolidge will leave the summer white house for Washington early next week. It is believed he will reach Washington by midweek with departure from the resort understood to be within days.
Albany, N.Y. Gov Alfred E Smith plans a focused campaign tour amid state business. He and aides will shape a strategy to counter Hoover momentum, emphasize New York’s role in the wet east, and leverage Smith’s personality in the state and national campaigns. The opening speech is set for the Democratic convention in Rochester October 1 and 2, with further stops after midmonth and a Rochester return before final rallies.
The Yellow Bird landed at Casabiance Morocco at 4 40 p m after a long distance flight that began at 7 05 a m It was forced down by a leaky oil pipe the report from Le Bourget Field Paris indicates the crew Sergeants Can Assolant and Rene LeFevre are safe The incident occurred during a solitary record flight and continued on page 2
Mrs Florence E Knapp former secretary of state is jailed for thirty days by Justice Sephen Callaghan in supreme court at Albany She was convicted last May of larceny tied to state census fund 1925 The judge denied a new trial and suspended sentence due to her health Friends seek a gubernatorial pardon as she waits for a petition of reasonable doubt pending appeal
Dozens of weekend wrecks sent several people to Lorain county hospitals. In one crash A E B Kelly of Henrietta Hill was struck by Thomas Briner while crossing a driveway. Briner was fined for a traffic violation. A large Pennsylvania auto rolled into a ditch near Bates Corners to avoid a child. Ed ward Vincent and family watched. Mike Ribbons of Elyria and Mrs A G Menz and her daughter Frances of Amherst were injured when three cars collided near stop 6 on Lake Avenue. Georges Schwedow of Gui road drove a sedan into A G Menzs car, which then hit a coupe driven by Gerald Nau. Albert Seburgier of Tiina Ohio is hospitalized with a fractured skull after a five-car sideswipe at Hales Hill. Lewis Chervenka was cut when his car hit a ditch at Murray Ridge and Infirmary roads. Sophie Beagha and Helen Matucik were injured in the same crash and taken to Elsira Memorial hospital.
Charles E Hughes former secretary of state told the Republican National Committee from Europe that he would be glad to tour the country for the party with a likely October start in New York. Senator Robison attacked the whispering campaign against Governor Smith in Dallas. Alfred P Sloane Jr GM president backed Hoover and Prohibition. Governor Smith focused on New York State affairs and campaign planning while testing for fitness for a possible tour. Norman Thomas said neither major party offers real labor aid at a New Bedford mass meeting.
In Wisconsin the progressive wing shows strength as La Follette and Zimmerman backers clash with Kohler and Mead while Beck tops the regular slate. Anti La Follette forces eye Kohler as a challenger. In Michigan the primary yields little drama with Green campaigning and Welsh challenging for the Republican nomination. Comstock unopposed for Democratic governor. Vandenberg and Bailer face no opposition for Senate.
Peter Toth intoxicated at a county fair tent offered a boxing scam and was not welcomed. He fought patrons and was arrested by Sheriff Mathews who took him to jail. He paid 12 dollars plus costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct. The boxing arena was closed.
Police seek 18 year old Mary Koki of 211 West Rivers after she left for church Sunday morning and has not been seen since. Described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, about 110 pounds with brown hair. Last seen wearing a tan outfit and light shoes.
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