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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1932
Page
7
A 16 year old boy and a 16 year old mother were badly injured by a dynamite explosion before Judge P MecGoorty’s Chicago home. The boy, who kicked a brown package moments before the blast, lost his sight and suffered shattered legs. The incident sparks calls for a police roundup of gangland figures and a national demand for enforcement of law and order.
The senate balance hangs on a Colorado special election to replace the late Senator Waterman and New Jersey’s November vote to fill Dwight W. Morrow’s unexpired term. With 47 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and one Farmer-Labor member, a Democrat plurality requires wins in both states, as Senator Shipstead from Minnesota leans with Republicans on organization. The administration’s fate hinges on these results and the coming short session’s outcome.
Discovery of forty nine American aboriginal skeletons near Pittsburgh supports a theory that Mound Builders once dwelt in Pennsylvania along an area including Ohio and West Virginia. State archaeologist G S Fisher says they may have lived 10 000 years ago. one skeleton suggests an eight foot tall figure. The find is notable for its large size though it may not settle the long standing dispute over ancestry with the Red Men.
A quirky collection of lines mocks old time dances like the Turkey Trot and the Grizzly Bear while laments about modern life. Nods to wage gaps, school girl complexion questions, and humorous verses appear amid brief witticisms and observations on politics and daily life.
New York leaders including John H. McCooey John F Curry and former Gov Alfred E. Smith gather at St Agnes church for the funeral of Assemblyman Marty McCue. The piece reflects on Tammany influence and local civic concerns such as education water and power costs. Names of notable figures and era commentary appear amid crowd photos and quotes.
Elyria Ohio September 23 1832 readers protest proposed charity gambling schemes and protestors warn against greed and gambling as causes of social ills. A reader cites a prominent lottery scandal involving Senator James J Davis and urges honesty and universal brotherly love as remedies.
A forceful mentality marks this reading with aggression and quarrelsome edges ready to spark on slight provocation. It notes strong executive ability hampered by a tendency to insist on a path without regard for others, inviting enmity. It advises curbing impetuosity.
BRIGHTON QO. S Coats of Wellington visits daughter and Forest Matchem. Erwin Perkins call on Philip Beal family. Merisze Cole of Wellington visits daughter Mrs. William Bursley. Ladies Society of Brighton Congregational church held bake sale at Cary Meat Market in Wellington raising about 12 dollars. Brighton M E Church met with Mrs. M G Baylor on Sept 21 with sixteen members and four visitors. Meeting planned with Mrs. H E Cobb in October. Devotions led by Mrs. J Burge. program by Mrs. Carl Webber and Mrs. M G Baylor. Rev Oviatt of Clark's Mills Pa visited Rev H E Cobb. Neighbors and friends gathered at William Bursley home to honor their son and bride Wilbur and Mrs. Bursley. pleasant time enjoyed by all.
Today in History notes include 1788 creation of the Supreme Court and 1863 Black Friday panic. Anniversaries cover John Marshall born in Virginia in 1755, Zachary Taylor born in Virginia in 1784, and other notable figures with ties to England and Ohio. Birthdays list Samuel Williams and Dr. Darlington among others.
Newton patrolman John E. Greene, while on vacation, prompted the arrest of eight individuals for traffic violations near his home. The actions occurred during leisure time and involved local offenders cited by police.
The Baltimore & Ohio New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads petitioned the Ohio Supreme Court to review and set aside an Ohio Public Utilities Commission order of Sept. 15 requiring coal freight rate reductions from Hocking Crooksville and Cambridge districts to Cleveland Akron and other northern Ohio points. They argue the commission exceeded its authority and the order lacks justification on the evidence.
The commission faces a challenge to its order reducing rates across districts, deeming the move unreasonable and burdensome to interstate commerce. An application for a stay of execution will be heard Sept. 27. The action follows prior reductions in the Middle, No. 8 and Massillon districts and aims to unify Hocking, Crooksville and Cambridge with other fields by restoring long-standing differentials.
A Saturday page advertises a nationwide old radio prize contest with up to 1000 dollars for Majestic models and 98000 dollars for other makes, plus a free contest blank. It then promotes second hand pianos reconditioned by L. O. Underhill, guarantees, liberal trade ins, and top brands. Also features Century gas heaters, built in electric heaters, portable heaters, and a wide gift novelties display on the second floor.」
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