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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

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Appelate Court Session Opens In Elyria

The state court of appeals convenes with Judge Clarence G. Washburn presiding in Elyria. A mandamus suit by Frances Moran and others against Lorain county judges was dismissed. Four cases set for hearing include Laughlin v. Miller and Conrad v. Ridgeville Board of Education, with Judgments ranging from 5 060 to 25 000 for injuries and damages.

Clarence G. Washburn Elyria Court of Appeals Lorain County Frances Moran Lorain County Common Pleas Hugh Laughlin Fred A. Miller Freder J. Conrad Riddle Township Board of Education Ridgeville Township Conrad Common Pleas James Hagen Jennie Hagen City Produce Company of Lorain Elmer Jones

Three Lorain Girls Injured In Night Crash

Three Lorain girls were injured when their car ran into a vehicle at Jackson and Schramm roads. Florence Schwartz aged 18 suffered a broken rib and leg abrasions and was admitted to Elsra Memorial hospital. Esther Hunt 17 had lacerations to the leg hand and lip while Seimer Hust 27 had a back wrench. The collision occurred around 6:15 PM as the Lorain car emerged from a side road into W H Stuntz’s path on Schramm road. Both cars were badly damaged and all three girls were taken to Ris tia Memorial hospital.

Lorain Jackson and Schramm Roads Here Florence Schwartz East Erie Elsra Memorial Hospital Esther Hunt Ninth Street Seimer Hust Sherif E. G Mathews W. H. Stuntz Schramm Road Stuntz

Work On Prospect Street Promised by City Officials

City council heard that work on Prospect Street will start within a week, promised by Service Director John N. Eidt after Councilman George Stark pressed for updates. Stark said he would be satisfied only once the work is completed, following prior resident protests over the street’s condition.

Prospect St Prospect Street John N. Eidt City Council George Stark Stark Counsil

Senator Curtis In Illinois

Senator Charles Curtis Republican nominee for vice president spent two hours in conference with western campaign officials in Chicago en route from Evansville to Henry Il. He has a full west schedule this month and plans to speak in Chicago on October 3.

Chicago Ill Charles Curtis Evansville Ind Henry Curtis Telinke Clocage

Hoover outlines new deal style labor program in Newark speech

Herbert Hoover in Newark sketches campaign platform with claims of continued prosperity under Republican tariffs and public works. He calls for seasonal construction, restricted injunctions, free collective bargaining, immigration limits, and measures to lift hardships in textiles and coal. He argues unemployment is not widespread and cites higher production and consumption, urging continuation of GOP policies to sustain employment and national prosperity.

Newark N. J Herbert Hoover Hoover Republican Party Eber

Elyria Adopts Dual Plumbing and Electrical Codes

Elyria council unanimously approves a new plumbing code with an inspector to safeguard the public from defective plumbing work. The 900 dollar ordinance aligns with public interest and mirrors recommendations from the sewer drains committee.

Elyria Council Elrria

Steamer Nanaseo Founders With Many Believed Dead

In Lake Huron near Griffith Island the lake steamer Nanaseo foundered causing suspected heavy loss. Five survivors rescued after drifting over 60 hours report a crew of 17 and four passengers aboard, with engineer Tom McCutcheon among the dead from exposure.

Owen Sound Ont Griffith Island Lake Huron Nanioba Nanasco Cape Joan McBar Osborne Long Arthur Middlebro Roy Fos Ed Walace Off Springs Tom McCutcheon McCutcheon Manitoba Middlebro

Five Escape From Montgomery County Jail

Dayton Ohio reports five prisoners escaped last night from Montgomery county jail by sawing two bars from a second floor window. escapees include Robert Fletcher 21 charged with grand larceny Richard Esterdar 25 burglary and grand larceny Edward W Carney 28 grand larceny Asa R Largent 31 for gery and Charles Burch Toledo grand larceny. Largent sent a letter to Sheriff Wolkt praising deputies and noting the escape hindered by surveillance.

Dayton Montgomery County Robert Fletcher Richard Esterdar Edward W. Carney Asa R. Largent Charles Burch Toledo Sherif Wolkt TR. Sargent

Autos Crash On Broad Street

Backing from the curb on Broad street, early yesterday afternoon James C. Bowers of Elyria backed his car into a westbound vehicle driven by Mrs. George Livingston of Princeton avenue. Livingston was unhurt but both cars suffered body and fender damage.

Broad Street James C. Bowers R. D Elyria Broad George Livingston Princeton Avenue

Girl details alleged kidnapping and captivity in cabaret

A 15 year old girl told investigators she was abducted by a black man and a white woman, held captive and forced to work as an entertainer in cabarets. Found safe in a home, the pair claimed to be husband and wife and were held on suspicion as officers investigate the missing date of July 9.

Fgledo Sh H

Diphtheria Case Found On Clinton Street

A diphtheria case was discovered Monday night on Clinton Street by city sanitary police officer Frank Williams. The home is quarantined. The victim, Mrs. Kyle Farrand of 133 Clinton Street, is the mother of two small children.

Clinton Street City Sanitary Frank Williams Kyle Farrand Smailj

Methodist Conference to Endorse Hoover in Ohio Session

Representing the Northeastern Ohio Conference Rev F J Johnson disclosed that the meeting will endorse Herbert Hoover for president and denounce Alfred E Smith. The conference will back liquor prohibition vigorously, support the eighteenth amendment and Volstead act enforcement, and decide on a million dollar Ohio Wesleyan fund. A Hoffa— sorry Hoover endorsement vote of 1,168 votes is expected Friday morning with ministers and laymen equally split.

Lorain F. J. Johnson New York City Northeastern Ohio The Methodist Episcopal Church Herbert Hoover Alfred E. Smith Johnson Ohio Wesleyan University Hoover

Fall Style Show At Rialto Tonight And Tomorrow

Two vaudeville acts are booked for the Rialto Fall Style Show tonight and tomorrow at 8 15 pm. One act is A Few Minutes with Jack Myers and the Grace Sisters perform another segment. The program also features the Kress Stompers, an eight piece jazz band, with the Flyria Board of Trade Specialty Shops staging their fall opening.

Rialto Theatre Spain Thorne Jack Myers Grace Sisters Kress Stompers Flyria Board of Trade

Wires Down To Ga Coast As Storm Rages

Atlanta reports at dawn that all wires to Georgia coast were down. Savannah via United Press said a 60 mile gale battered Tybee Island with residents sheltering inland as mountainous seas pounded shore. Weather Bureau forecaster said Georgia storm intensity fell from Florida coast levels.

Atlanta Georgia United Press Savannah Tybee Island of Brunswick C. F. von Hemann Weather Bureau

Lorain City Council Rejects Street Car Speed Ordinance

Lorain city council last night turned down a proposed ordinance that would regulate street car speeds through Lorain. Councilman Charles Peterson framed the measure alleging it would discriminate against the Lake Shore Electric railway, a move rejected by city fathers.

Lorain Charles Peterson Lake Shore Electric Railway

Light request for 12th Street Alley sparks council debate

Councilman George Stark told the council last night that residents need a street light on 12th Street Alley after a local report of rowdies and bootleggers unloading a truck nearby. The matter was referred to the fighting and waterworks committees for action.

12Th Street George Stark Council Tark

Elyria Macabees to Attend Lorain Meet

Elyria Macabees invited to join the Lorain Lodge forty fifth birthday party set for October 1 in Lorain. Two months after a billboard at city hall drew complaints as an eyesore, Lorain council voted to remove it.

Elyria Macabees Lorain

Maryland Penn Prisoners Mutiny at Maryland Penitentiary

In Baltimore on September 2 more than 590 inmates refused to work after a riot over a public hearing on alleged cruelty by prison officials and guards. About 200 of 545 inmates in the west wing refused to leave cells, while others attended dining halls. guards protected the facility with fifty police and detectives on duty nearby.

Baltimore Maryland Penitentiary State Welfare Janney Patrick Srady Srady Brady

Service Director Urges Early Petitions for 1929 Street Work

Council backed Service Director John N. Edt urging residents to file street improvement petitions now so work can begin early in spring. Delays push plans and legislation, slowing projects and winter work, council said, and it supports timely action.

John N. Edt

German passenger dirigible makes trial flight

Germany Sept 1 The trans Atlantic passenger dirigible Count Zepplic began its first trial flight at 4 83 53 p m today. Lodi Street to get four traffic lights City council last night decided more lights needed here. Council voted for lights at Lodi Street and Rest Avenue Lodi Street at Furnace Street Lodi Street at West River Street and Lodi Street at Lake Avenue.

Friedrichshafen Germany Count Zepplic Lodi Street Rest Avenue Furnace Street West River Street Lake Avenue Council

Oberlin Road Gas Pump Permit Sought

Ross Sooner asked Oberlin council last night for permission to install a curb gas pump with a 550 gallon tank on his Oberlin road property. The request was referred to the fire and police committee and to the fire chief with power to act.

Oberlin Oberlin Road Fire and Police Committee Fie

Street lights approved for Mound Street and Cambridge Avenue

The lighting and waterworks committee recommended installing street lights at Mound Street and at Cambridge Avenue and Fairlawn. The council accepted the report and approved the project.

Lighting and Waterworks Committee Mound Street Cambridge Avenue Fairlawn Council

Council refuses moving permit for Davis building

The council last night denied Barney Davis a petition to relocate a building from the Cascade Park entrance on Lodi Street to Erie Street. The decision prevents the proposed move and maintains the current site.

Barney Davis Cascade Park Lodi Street Erie Street

Autumn Arrives At Cascade Park And Rotary Talk

Autumn settles over Cascade Park as the pool sits dry and amusements fade. Judge Florence E. Allen outlines that government exists to secure life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and that officials serve the people not for personal gain. She urges an engaged electorate and recalls Jefferson and Lincoln on rights and justice.

Elyria Rotary Clv& Tg Rotary Kiwanis Florence E. Allen Cleveland Ohio Supreme Court Svoren Allen United States Lawrence Webber Jedge Allen Judge Allen Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Jefferson Lincoln Britain

Suffering Intense After Porto Rico Hurricane Devastation

Reports from Porto Rico describe extreme hunger and disarray across Aguadilla Gurabo and Maguabo as 1000s live in ruined homes and plead for food. An epidemic of typhoid has begun in Aguadilla and authorities struggle to assist. The Evangelical church at Partillas was destroyed with refugees inside and sixteen bodies recovered.

San Juan Porto Rico Aguadilla Gurabo Maguabo Evangelical Partillas

Rush Medical Aid To West Palm Beach

All available doctors and nurses in Fort Pierce were dispatched to West Palm Beach today with medical supplies and food. A Red Cross report, unconfirmed, cited a death toll of five in Palm Beach County amid ongoing relief efforts.

West Palm Beach Fort Pierce Fla Red Cross Palm Beach

Looting in Palm Beach Triggers Florida Army Aid Request

A message intercepted by the Associated Press from Garden City, Long Island reports Palm Beach homes being looted and the city wide open. It says the State Reserve Officers Association, led by Major J. Lawrence, appeals to Florida Governor for soldiers to act as police and endorses manual law to restore order.

Palm Beach New York Florida Yallahassee Garden City L. J J. Lawrence The State Reserve Officers Association

Lorain Woman to Aid in Florida Relief Efforts

Harriet Rest, National Red Cross supervisor from Lorain, departed today for Jacksonville, Florida, to join relief operations for storm struck areas. She will coordinate aid efforts and support local relief services in the hurricane damage zones.

Lorain Florida Toraix Harriet Rest National Red Cross Shose Jacksonville Fla

Residents push for water main on Lexington Avenue

Several Lexington avenue residents petitioned city council last night seeking a water main between Taylor and Clark streets. The petition was referred to the lighting and waterworks committee the service director and the city engineer for action.

Lexington Ave Lexington Avenue Taylor and Clark Streets Lighting and Waterworks Committee

Council Hears Traffic Light Plan on Lorain Street

The council approved a proposal from the street and steam roads committee to install traffic signals or warning lights at Bath Street Erie Street and West Street along Lorain Street railroad. The measure was debated and then endorsed for implementation.

Lorain KR

Hurricane Lashes Georgia and Carolinas Attacks Ended

Washington reports the hurricane that swept the West Indies last week moved through Georgia and South Carolina with diminished force. The storm head toward the Atlantic north of Cape Hatteras, threatening shipping lanes. Red Cross relief notes 35 dead in Palm Beach County and 15 at Bartow with further unconfirmed reports. Savannah recorded 11 inches of rain as winds eased to 48 mph. President Coolidge appeals for nationwide hurricane aid with cabinet and departments preparing assistance.

Washington West Indies Georgia South Carolina Atlantic Ocean Cape Hatteras Florida Altethough Red Cross Fort. Pierce Fla Palm Beach Carolinas Appalachians New Jersey Pennsylvania Savannah Porto Rico Coolidge Labor and Commerce Departments Navy Army

Devastating Caribbean Hurricane Rages Toward U S

The vast tropical storm, among the most extensive on record, trudges from the Caribbean to the United States. It leaves miles of wreckage, with Florida hit hard and deaths possibly near 1,960. Officials report 519 in Florida and heavy tolls in Porto Rico and nearby regions.

United States Caribbean Sea South America Caribbean Florida Boston Gaude— Joupe Porto Rico

Burglars Enter Skylight at Heldmeier Hardware

Burglars used a skylight to enter Heldmeier hardware store on Broad Street yesterday. No stock reported missing after employees checked. entry involved removing a sheet iron panel over the skylight. The article also includes unrelated political editorial language about public trust and justice.

Heldmeier Hardware Broad Street

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Appelate Court Simon J. Bryan John Pires Clara I. Rook Elyria Memorial Hospital C. E. Baylor Ray E. Butter Ely Tia Memorial Hospital Schramm Senator Curtis Illinois Montgomery CO Girl Methodist Conference Rialto Tonight Maryland Penn Elyria Rotary Porto Rio C. Carolina America
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