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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1928

Page

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Wilcox Indicted on Two Counts by Grand Jury

Cleveland Ohio September 15 Louis Wilcox former deputy state Prohibition inspector Lorain was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts charging bribery while impersonation of a federal dry agent He was arrested Thursday for allegedly taking 25 dollars from an east side man Dr J G Bethune was indicted on four counts charging violation of the Harrison anti narcotic act The grand jury returned a total of four indictments

Cleveland Louis Wilcox Lorain Federal Grand Jury Wilcox East Side J. G. Bethune

Jaworski pleads not guilty in Cleveland hospital

Paul Jaworski the bandit and killer shot during a police gun battle, pled not guilty to a murder indictment from his hospital bed in Cleveland. He faces a preliminary hearing set for Oct 22 after being wounded and captured following the death of Patrolman Anthony Wieczorek and injuries to Patrolman George Efinger and confectioner Ben Majsterik.

Cleveland. O Paul Jaworski Cleveland Jaworski Walter SicMahon Jaworssi McMahon Lucille Logax of Jaworski Jacob Graut Alegheny County Pittsburgh Sedar Detroit Anthony Wieczorek George Efinger Ben Majsterik Efinger Majsterik

Curtis To Make Two Speeches In Ohio

Senator Charles Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee will tour Ohio next month with two speeches planned in Columbus and an undecided second site. Dates are October 25 and 26. Congressman James Begg signals support for the ticket. Myers Y Cooper also campaigns across several towns including Toronto Jefferson Sandusky Ashland.

Curtis Ohio Columbus. O Charles Curtis Charles D. Simeral Steubenville Republican Campaign Headquarters Columbus Simeral James T. Begg Sandusky Myers Y. Cooper Toronto Jefferson Sandusky Soldiers Home Ashland County Fair Coshocton Newark Federal Women’s Club of Cleveland Buckeye Republican Club

German Claims Two Altitude Records

DESSAU Germany Sept 15 Pilot Schwenzinger of the Junkers company claimed two world altitude records today in an airplane like the Bremen. He reached 25 599 feet with a load of 2200 pounds and 28 5871 feet with 1100 pounds. Schwenzinger used a Bristol Jupiter motor.

Dessau Germany Schwenzinger Junkers Company Bremen Schuenzinger

Burgett Admits Liquor Charge Blames Self

Lake city police report a morning arrest as Leo Burgett admitted possession of intoxicating liquor, taking responsibility for the fine of 290 dollars and costs after a gallon was found in his car. He denied selling booze and claimed a funnel was for a gasoline can, while six small bottles were also recovered. Nichols Rupert of Cleveland, with Barrett, received a 25 dollar fine and costs after pleading guilty to vagrancy.

Leo Burgett Lake Atenue Burgett Machine Nichols Rupert Cleveland Barrett

Disturbance to Hit Georgia or Florida Coast

Weather bureau reports a tropical disturbance centered near Turks Island may strike the Georgia or Florida coast if it continues northwest. Turks Island sits about 799 miles southeast of Miami as the system progresses at roughly 300 miles per day.

Miami Fla Weather Bureau

Outfall sewer project nears completion in city plant work

City service director John Eidt announced progress on the outfall sewer and plant works. About 73 percent of the outfall sewer and 25 percent of the plant are finished. The river crossing and 24 inch siphon near Spring Valley are done, with all siphon work through Spring Valley to be finished next week. The line to Dilworth Street will be about 10 000 feet long when complete, with 2 909 feet remaining. Completion of the outfall is expected by December 1, ahead of contract date. Aeration tanks and digestion tanks are near completion, primary tank bases in solid rock. The head chamber and grit chamber are being opened, bypass sewer to river complete, final settling tanks pending, power house and administration building walls poured, first floor soon. Eidt and Cleveland engineer A A Burger returned from a western trip to inspect plant details relevant to the ter a plant.

John Bide Spring Valley Spring Dilworth Street Eidt A. A. Burger George B. Gasco

Cars damaged in Lorain and Hisra collision last night

Two vehicles driven by Frank Gulinais of Eist Street Lorain and Carl Phipps of Ninth Street Hisra collided on Middle Avenue causing damage to both cars. Police reported no serious injuries.

Frank Gulinais Eist Street Lorain Carl Phipps Ninth Street Hisra Middle Avenue

Political campaign briefing moves across key states

Representative Nicholas Longworth plans to confer with Herbert Hoover on campaign plans. Hoover has completed Newark speech plans for Monday and will depart Washington early morning. Governor Smith prepares western tour after visiting friends today. Senator Robinson met leaders in Jacksonville, Curtis plans Lexington speech. Williams predicts solid Southern support for Smith. Republican radio campaign opens with Dr Work and Mrs Hert as Hoover tunes in.

Nicholas Longworth Herbert Hoover Hoover Newark N. J Washington Smith Senator Curtis Lexington Hubert Work Alvin T. Hert Henry J. Allen

American aviator begins 27000 mile flight around world

George H. Storck, an aviator from Seattle and Jacksonville, started from Hamblear near Southampton at 12 43 p m on a 27000 mile world flight in an Agro Avian seaplane named Seattle Spirit. He plans Paris Naples India China and Pacific crossings, then coast down to Seattle and Jacksonville before returning to England. The trip, expected to take about two months, aims for about 390 miles daily. The craft carries fuel for a 1590 mile non stop hop and emergency gear.

Southampton England George H. Storke Seattle Wash Jacksonville Fla Hamblear Paris Storck Naples India China Pacific Ocean Bering Sea North America United States Galveston New York Newfoundland Greenland Iceland Bert Hinckler Australia

Five Districts To Vote On Tax Levy In November

Five Lorain County school districts filed petitions to place additional levies on the November 6 ballot. Proposals cover current expenses for each district: Camden Rural seeks two mills for five years. Clearview Rural three mills for five years. Russia Township Rural two mills for two years. Carlisle Township Rural one mill for five years. Amherst Village district levy details not fully specified.

Lorain County County Board of Elections Camden Rural Clearview Sheffield Township Russia Township Carlisle Township Amherst Village Yeears

Szanto Charged In Stabbing Case In Lorain

Louis Szanto appeared in municipal court facing a cutting with intent to wound charge after a police confession. He pled not guilty and his bond was set at 20000 dollars. The victim Steve Palagyi remained in serious condition at St Josephs Hospital with his hearing scheduled for September 18.

Lorain Louis Szanto J. F. Strenick Szanto Steve Palagyi Ling St. Joseph's Hospital

Bus Driver Fined After Assault Incident Near Oberlin Road

Sherman Williams, a Detroit to Cleveland bus driver, pled guilty to assault and battery. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Justice S J George after being accused by Gib Hines of Wellington of striking Mrs Hines with a rock and beating Hines with a monkey wrench when his bus nearly struck Hines’ auto on Oberlin road. Williams denied the charges and had failed to secure his witnesses before entering the plea.

Sherman Williams S. J. George Williams Sheriff's Deputies Gib Hines Wellington Hines Oberlin Road

Absent Voters May Register Now

County election officials announced that voters who will be absent during registration days may register beginning now through October 3 with the county board of elections. Absentee voting will begin in October and continue until November 3.

Truk County Board of Elections

County G O P Perfect Plans for Campaign

Lorain county Republican campaign plans include a barbecue and mass meeting at Pittsfield on Oct 13 with Merers Cooper as principal speaker. Secretary of State Clarence Brown, Carmi Thompson, and other candidates will attend. Speakers will address Oberlin and Lorain county events. Fess and Begs also tied to talks. A Wellington rally is planned and a committee meeting set for next Thursday.

Lorain County Frank A. Stetson Republican Campaign Committee Stetson J. N. Stone Columbus Pittsfield Merers Clarence Brown Carmi Thompson Cooper T. E. Burton Oberlin Fess Lora'n Elyria Lorain Wellington

Severe storm hits Chicago with floods and casualties

A southeast moving storm reached Chicago, bringing a deadly electrical bout with high winds and torrential rain. The blackout cloaked the city during rush hour, streets flooded in the north, traffic halted, and a woman was killed by a falling building as Rockford reported six storm deaths the previous day.

Chicago Illinois Rockford Delares Traffe

Bound Over For Intoxicated Driving

George Schweda was bound over to common pleas court on a $1000 bond in Justice S. J. George's court yesterday, charged with driving while intoxicated. Schweda's car collided with a car driven by Robert Menz of Amherst. The accident happened at stop seven, Elyria line.

George Schweda Common Pleas Court S. J. George’s Court Schweda Robert Menz Amherst Elyria Line

Lorain County Fair Deficit Burdens Taxpayers

County Commissioner W B Richmond reveals that gate receipts and concession revenues do not fully cover Lorain County Fair costs including repairs and buildings. State laws route deficits to the county with specified support from a $500 boys and girls club grant, up to $800 class premiums, and a $1500 to $2000 annual county contribution. Richmond notes the exact deficit for this year is not yet determined as he prepares the agricultural society annual report.

Lorain County W. B. Richmond Loraine Lorain Richmond Fair Association Agricultural Society Society Lorain Co No. 2

Hoover Defies Health Rules in Campaign Surge

Washington Sept 15 Herbert Hoover the Republican presidential nominee continues vigorous campaign days without doctors diets or formal exercise His family worries urging a fishing trip but he refuses He has eaten rapidly and laughed off medical advice maintaining a rugged constitution from his early career abroad His advisers fear his odds weaken as time passes while he persists in campaigning full speed.

Washington Herbert Hoover Australia China West Hoover

Jones Leads In National Amateur Match At Brae Burn

Bobby Jones held a six hole lead over T Philip Perkins after the morning 18 holes at Brae Burn. Jones strung pars and birdies to stay under par while Perkins pressed, as the two headed to lunch with Jones ahead in the 36 hole championship.

West Newton Mass Bobby Jones T. Philip Perkins Perkins Bobby

Storm to hit Lake Erie region today

The tail end of a wind storm moving east from Nebraska is linked to 18 deaths. The U.S. Weather Bureau warns of showers and possible storms on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with strong southeast to south winds. The prediction says the ferocity will ease with little further damage expected.

Lake Erie Sun.letin Cleveland Nebraska Stern Saied States Weather Bureau Lake Ontario

Destruction widespread in Puerto Rico after major hurricane

San Juan and surrounding areas reel in the wake of a historic hurricane. Governor Horace M. Towner mobilizes relief with Red Cross help as transportation and communications fail islandwide. La Perla lies ruined. a downed radio tower, destroyed ice plants, collapsed roofs, and broken aqueduct tube signal extensive damage and near daily bank closures.

San Juan Porto Rico Horace M. Towner Red Cross la Perla Municipal Liberty

May Issue Call For Relief Funds

President Coolidge authorized $50,000 for immediate relief in hurricane damaged Porto Rico and urged Red Cross chapters to raise more funds. John Barton Pasac, national chairman, led the appeal to the 35 local chapters. Pasac briefed the President on Porto Rico conditions.

Washington Coolidge American Red Cross Porto Rico John Barton Pasac Red Cross National Chaisraic Pavia Ceolidze Red Cross

Logan Gas Dist. Manager Dies

Marion Sept. 13 Martin Maickier 54 district manager of the Logan Gas Co and prominent Marion county Democrat is dead at his home after a month's illness from Wright's disease He died on his wedding anniversary He once served as president of the YMCA and the city board of education was a safety director and chairman of the Democratic central committee He had worked with Logan Gas for 25 years Funeral services will be held Monday

Marion.o Martin Maickier Logan Gas Co Marion County Kright Mickley Mieckley City Board of Education Democratic Central Committee Logan Gas Company

Rockford Tornado Toll Rises Amid Debris Clearing

In Rockford Illinois on Sept 15 volunteer workers cleared wreckage from a tornado that struck the southeast city yesterday killing at least seven people and injuring many more. The Rockford Furniture plant collapsed trapping workers while 140 nearby homes were wrecked or damaged. Damage estimates reached up to 5.2 million dollars as rescue teams labored through darkness and rain to reach survivors.

Rockford Toms Rockford Furniture Co Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Rockford Furniture Company Union Furniture Company Erie Toot Company

Body of farmer found near Upper Sandusky field

The body of a 69 year old Christian farmer from Sandusky County was found in a field northeast of Upper Sandusky. Coroner L. W Naus said death likely from epilepsy during the night as the man walked through the field.

Fteld Upper Sandusky Christian Man Wsandot Bom L. W Naus

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Killer Ghar Wieczorek City Hospital Mary Devereaux J. Ryan Devereaux Washington, D. C Disturbanee Florida Georgia Joseph T. Robinson John Sharp Williams Mississippi South Jones Logan Gas Dist Siotn City Iowa Reggion Here Tox Dar Omiet South Dakota Davie. D Winnebago Waithill
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