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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

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Explosions Damage Newburgh Business District injure fifteen

Two powerful blasts ripped two blocks of Newburgh New York s business section damaging fifty buildings and injuring fifteen people. William S Green the book shop owner was seriously hurt and Lindsay Hutchins deputy sheriff described the shock as earthquake like with debris and shattered plate glass.

City New York City Newburg N. Y William S. Green Lindsay Hutchins Los Angeles Hutchins Water Street

Fire destroys auto and garage at Beth street

Fire completely destroyed an auto and garage at 246 Beth street after a 5 30 a m blaze on Sunday. Firemen blamed a short in the auto wiring for the damage, estimated over six hundred dollars. The garage and car were owned by Harold Stiles. Engine No 3 and Hose Company No 1 arrived after the fire had nearly consumed the structures.

Beth Street Harold Stiles Engine No. 3

Forest fire claims ninth victim in Pacific Northwest

In Fortland Oregon on September 16, William Roe, a Clark county farmer, died fighting a forest blaze as flames from the Larch Mountain and Elk Horn fires swept toward his home. His wife and 11 year old son William Jr were seriously burned. Also, ten year old Milton Gross of 37 Kenyon street sustained a fracture to his left little finger while playing baseball Saturday and was treated at the emergency room of Elsria hospital.

Fortland Ore Pacific Northwest William Roe Clark County Milton Gross Kenyon Street Elsria. Hospital

Young Lawyer Horan Built Path From Notre Dame To Elyria

When Richard Horan was 21 he studied at Georgetown Law School in Washington D C and lived in Elyria born there. He worked a year in Wheeling and Lake Erie Rail Road's legal department then joined L B Fauver's practice. In October 1928 he opened his own office at 245 Fifth street with tennis as his main hobby and city singles title three times. He dreamed of becoming an engineer as a boy.

Richard Horan Georgetown Law School Washingtown D. C Elyria University of Notre Dame Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Elyhia L. B Fauver Horan Fifth Street

Flapper Bandit Helps Beat Victim in Toledo

In Toledo on September 16 a female bandit aided by two companions robbed and attacked Joe Snay of Napoleon Michigan. They forced him to curb, wrestled him, and beat him while others fled in a bandit car. The trio stole $16 Snay’s hat and coat.

Toledo Amazon Joe Snay Napoleon Mich Polce Snay Snav

French Move Into Wiesbaden After British Evacuation

London dispatch reports Sir William Thwaites summoned to discuss German evacuation complications. French regiments reportedly will move into the Wiesbaden sector once British troops depart, despite prior plans for only Dominal guard. British soldiers began leaving the zone, welcomed at Victoria station.

London William Thwaites Rhineland Tom Shaw MacDonald Wiesbaden London Daily Express Stanly Bishop Rhineland High Commission Victoria Station

Avon Man Killed In Lakewood Crash

Avon resident Frank Volek of Stop 46 Lake Road was killed in a collision on Athens Avenue Lakewood yesterday. Police say failure to stop at a boulevard cross could have caused the crash. Witnesses place Volek driving south on Clarence Avenue when his car struck another vehicle. the other driver escaped injury though both cars were badly damaged.

Frank Volek Lake Road Avon Lakewood Athens Avenue Volek Clarence Avenue

Fifteen Guests at Hoover Camp Visit Virginia

President Hoover returned from a Blue Ridge fishing trip with Mrs Hoover hosting fifteen guests over the weekend. Surgeons work to save condemned man Frank Palin in Ossining as he nears execution in Sing Sing for the murder of Mr and Mrs Sorro Graziano.

Tashington Sept Hoover Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains Ossining N.Y Frank Palin New York Sing Sing Sorro Graziano

Eight Ton Steam Shovel Stolen in Warren Ohio

A. Donatela of Youngstown reported an eight ton steam shovel stolen from Warren. Police suspect thieves arrived with a truck and land trailer, loaded the shovel, and departed, leaving no trace.

Warren, O A. Donatela Youngstown

Elyruan Severely Injured in Auto Crash at Broad and East River

A 65 year old man, Chéries Smith of Frankcourt, was struck by a car at the Broad street East River crossing at 7 15 this morning. The driver, Prank Szus aged 16 of Foster avenue, was arrested for reckless driving and later released on bond. The pedestrian suffered a broken left leg, a fractured left wrist, head and hip bruises, and possible internal injuries. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

Broad East River Street Chéries Smith Frankcourt Elyria Memorial Hospital Stus Foster Avenue Broadstreet East Bridge Street Broad Street Steve Szus

Naval armament talks shift to London January 1930

Washington dispatch reports a shift in Five Power Conference planning. Secretary Stimson is likely to head the U S delegation to the conference, now aimed for January 1930 in London rather than December. Ambassadors Dawes and Gibson and admirals Jones and Long named among expected members with possible inclusion of Cotten and Navy Secretary Adams. President Hoover’s personal participation remains uncertain.

Washington France Italy Japan Great Britain U. S Stimson Hoover London United States Dawes Gibson Hilary P. Jones Andrew T.long Train Cotton Navy Adams MacDonald

Man Fined For Possession Of Liquor In Lorein

George Ferrati of Lorein was fined 200 dollars plus costs after being arraigned before Justice S J George on a possession of intoxicating liquor charge following arrest Saturday.

George Ferrati Lorein S.j.george

Seven Hurt In Crash Near S. Amherst

Two autos collided at Strongs Corners west of South Amherst Sunday about 11 30 AM injuring seven. Drivers William Gasser and Robert Allsop of South Amherst were cut and chest injuries reported. Allsop head and chest injuries. Swiers family from Windfalls including three young daughters suffered bruises and cuts.

Strongs Corners South Amherst William Gasser Robert Allsop South Amher Albert Swiers S.e Allsop Gasser H. W. Powers Amherst

Six Accidents Reported To Police In City

Six weekend traffic accidents were recorded by police with no injuries. Details include Mrs. A Witt and Fred Wigenton collisions on Broad Street causing minor damage. G E Broderick and H R Grenich fender damage on Broad. a hit and run at Broad and West. and Oliver Yost with A Wykrent on Lodi Street. Two more notes mention a fatal fire from smoking and a train fatality near Ravenna.

A. Witt Hastern Heights Boulevard Broad Street Fred Wigenton Winckies Street Witt G E. Broderick Highland Court Kipling Court Broad St H. R. Grenich Pasadena Avenue Broad E. E. Culp Dollce Broad and West Avenue Oliver Yost Grafton Wykrent Lodi Street

Charges laxity in operation of boat Andaste sinking

Hollands, Sept. 16. Coroner Van der Water blamed operator laxity after the Andaste sank in Lake Michigan with 25 lives lost. Inquiry to begin this week into Construction Materials Co of Chicago for not reporting the freighter's disappearance within 24 hours. Prosecuting Atty Lokke to probe lifeboats as two crew members alleged bad davits. Federal inspector Mulligan testified the Andaste was seaworthy in April. Coast guardsmen continued searches between Holland and Saugatuck. only Ralph Wiley and Charles Brown were recovered.

Holland Lax Lake Michigan Gilbert van der Water Ottawa County van der Water Construction Materials Company Chicago Clarence Lokke J. P. Mulligan Grand Haven Saugatuck Ralph Wiley Charles Brown

Five Elyrians Named to Lorain County Grand Jury

A Lorain County grand jury selection names five Elyrians among the 16 chosen. From Lorain: M. S. Bassett, William Wilder, Charles Smith, Mrs. J. Dol. Seiler, Harvey Irish, Mayme Parsch, and John Eiden from Lake Breeze. other members hail from Elyria and nearby towns. The group includes Mable Fry, Mrs. O. KE. Rankin, Mrs. L. S. Sigsworth, Frank Rahl, L. Cummings, Frank Tite, Mrs. Ray Eman, Mrs. R. Curtis, and Kipton, South Amherst, Eaton, and Elsha representation.

Chhsen Lorain County L. S. Sigsworth Ripton Frank Rahl Elyria J. Dol. Seiler Lorain Harvey Irish Mayme Parsch L. Cummings South Amherst Frank Tite Elsha Ray Eman R. Curtis John Eiden Lake Breeze

Report 16 Arabs Killed By British

London dispatches report that 16 Arabs were killed and many wounded in a running fight with British troops between Labiveh and Hattin northeast of Nazareth. There were no British casualties. Many Arabs surrendered and were disarmed.

London Jerusalem London Daily Chronicle Today Labiveh Hattin Nazareth

Merchants Donate Prizes For Elyria Fall Opening Event

Merchants in Elyria plan a two day Fall Opening with over fifty prizes worth hundreds of dollars free to attendees. A band concert and a drum and bugle corps parade accompany the festivities as 10 000 residents are expected to participate. Winners must claim prizes at stores Thursday after the 10 pm drawing supervised by city and chamber officials.

Elyria The American Legion Ely Park James A. Hewitt Earl W. Bell Chamber of Commerce T. J. Hutchings Merchants Earl Bacon Chamber Elyria Post American Legions Merchants Division Broad Street Middle Avenue Broad Second

Auto Accidents Reported To Sheriff In Lorain County

Three minor traffic crashes were reported to the Lorain County sheriff. First, Mrs. Phoebe McAlpine of Grafton struck Howard Tillson of Norwich at Indian Hollow and Butternut Ridge Roads. A Canfield Oil Company truck was hit near Stop 1. A third collision occurred at Stop 48 Elyria Avenue when a coupe crashed into an auto carrying Harold Sharples Lyman Kenneth Elmore and Lewis Bishop. the driver fled.

Lorain Sheriff's Office Phoebe McAlpine Grafton Howard Tillson Norwich Indian Hollow Butternut Ridge Tillson Canfield Oil Company Harold Sharples Lyman Kenneth Elmore Lewis Bishop Elyria Avenue Sheriff’s Office

Hoover Linked to Tariff Bill in Senate Debate

Senate leaders publicly tie President Hoover to a $600 million tariff bill amid White House silence. Reed Smoot and Republican leaders say the measure reflects the President’s wishes. the debate centers on tariff flexibility and the scope of the Tariff Commission's powers. Also on the calendar are the Shearer naval lobby inquiry and the farm board nominees investigation beginning Friday.

Washington White House Senate Farm Bioc Hoover Reed Smoot Finance Committee Blue Ridge Mountains Smoot Watson Mfr United States Tariff Commission Farm Bloc Commission Congress Shearer Naval Lobby Charles M Schwab Senate Naval Affairs Farm Board Legere

Tragic Deaths Fill Weekend Toll Across Ohio

A survey by United Press tallies nearly a score of fatalities in airplane auto train and other crashes over the weekend in Ohio. The list includes two plane victims from Fostoria Melvin Hawkins 17 and Michael Kimes 23 with Harold Hickerson’s homebuilt craft failing near the Fos toria airport. Auto accidents claim several lives including Otto Kubek 23 Chester Saar 11 Frank Volek 133 Avon and Mary Rose of Andover. Other deaths involve James Hood 53 Carey Francisco Hernandez six weeks Rockford Minnie B Sase Holland and Moritz Gutskunst 60 of Cincinnati among many. A Big Four train fatality Edward Ricketts 80 of West Liberty and a suicide in Youngstown complete the count.

Ghio Lover United ‘Press Today Harold Hickerson Fostoria Hickerson Young Hawkins Cleveland Otto Kubek Chester Saar Frank Volek Avon Iman Mary Rose Andover Lrev Leonard Ashtabula Patterson James Hood Carey Francisco Hernandez Rockford Dayton Minnie B Sase Holland Toledo Virginia Cincinnati Moritz Gutskunst William Brebs Curtice Moritz Ontko Marblehead Walter Hurst Marion Harold Gartrell New Philaadelphia Edward Ricketts West Liberty Criskiman Youngstown

Vermilion Couple Slightly Hurt in Accident

Mr and Mrs Wildea Will of a Vermilion area sustained minor injuries in a Sunday night head on collision on the Lake Road about a short drive west of the La Raia County line. Their injuries were not serious and they returned home the same night.

Wildea Will Atermilion Lake Road St. Joseph's St Mn

Get into the Habit of Reading the Classified Want Ads

Daily advice urging readers to check classified want ads for quick bargains. It emphasizes selling or renting fast and finding needed items at reasonable prices by acting quickly. The piece promotes consistent daily engagement with the ads and proactive purchase or rental behavior.

Fatal Gragh at Root Road Crossing

A Ray of misfortune at Root Road crossing on the New York Central when Leon Sadler, 25, of Berea, was killed instantly as his truck was struck by the second section of the Lake Shore Limited westbound. The truck driver was on a lumber run to Anthony Timke and apparently waited on the ramp for an eastbound freight. Crossing signals were operating. The locomotive suffered heavy damage and a relief locomotive was brought from Elyria to continue. The loaded truck contained rough lumber for a residence and was largely destroyed.

Root Road New York Central Railroad Ridgeside Leon Sadler Bagley Road Lumber Co Berea Lake Shore Limited Anthony Timke Shawnville Sadier Leake Shore Limited P- E. Hartwig Toledo Sadler Elyria Round House Elyria

Anglo American Accord Near Amid Naval Talks

London reports say an Anglo American naval accord has been reached in preliminary talks. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald will discuss naval matters only during his Washington visit. Key issue is the number of cruisers with 5 inch guns. US favors 21, Britain 15, with possible ratio adjustments. A five power conference is expected mid January to revive 1921 limits.

London J. Ramsay MacDonald Washington United States Britain U. S Great Britain

Gray Takes Post Ao State Head of Banks

State Representative O C Gray of Cadiz Republican assumed office today as state superintendent of banks in Columbus Ohio succeeding Elbert H Blair Tempacrat of Minerova who resigned two weeks ago Gray served four terms in the legislature including Speaker of the House in 1927 and 1929 He previously held Harrison county auditor two terms and has long been active in banking Blair left to become a vice president of the Central Acceptance Corporation of Cincinnati

Columbus O. C. Gray Cadiz Elbert H. Blair Tempacrat Minerova Gray Harrison County Titteom Blair Central Acceptance Corporation of Cincinnati

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