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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1928

Page

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Autoists Rush To Transfer Licenses In Lorain County

In the Lorain County office of the County Automobile License Commission, a steady crowd sought license transfers and replacement plates as State Inspector Wergandt planned a week of inspections. Many prominent residents queued, some delaying until last January, while officials warned of strict enforcement and urged prompt compliance.

E. Hakes Wergandt Cleveand Hakes Lorain County

Curtis Attacks Smith Farm Relief Program on Western Tour

Senator Charles Curtis Republican nominee for vice president continued his western tour with a critique of Governor Alfred Smith farm relief plan. From Denver to Omaha he mounted a second attack while promising to analyze Smiths program and warn farmers against adopting it. He accused Smiths plan of lack of machinery to carry out its principles and noted Smith favored public power while Curtis pressed for broader counter proposals.

Curtis En‘ogate Omaha Neb Charies Curtis Alfred Smith Denver Colo Curts Smith Western Cour Knight Atleman New York Charles Curtis

Famous Army Flier Killed in Parachute Failure

Lieutenant D. D. Cornelius, part of the three masketeers stunt group, died in San Diego when his parachute failed after a crash over Rockwell Field. Lieutenant R. FR. Williams survived the other craft's crash landing. This follows another Cornelius-era fatality this month and the earlier death of group leader J. J. Williams at Mines Field during the National Air Races. Additionally Findlay Rotarians to host an inter-city meet with guests from multiple Ohio towns.

San Diego Calif D. D. Cornelius Army Rockwell Field R. FR. Williams Cornelius Nord J. J. Williams Mines Field Los Angeles

Expert Urges Real Estate Advertising as Business Foundation

Expert Clayton Grandy argued no business can exist without advertising, addressing the Elyria Lorain County Real Estate Board. He urged effective use of newspaper space, promoting advertising as a second show and a force shaping reputation and sales, warning against weak wording and urging a vocabulary update for real estate listings. He favored display ads over classified ads for real estate and urged precise targeting of readers with concise, sincere phrasing.

Clayton Grandy Cleveland Clay League Elrria-Lorain County Real Estate Board Spring Valley Gandy Cleveland Advertiser Minden Lieir Joseph Conrad Grandy Roman Empire United States Spring Valley Country Ciui

Heavy Common Pleas Court Proceedings End Fall Term

The court entered its second war of the fall term with many cases already heard. Divorces and hearings dominate, with Jeune Ingwer granted two divorces from Des F Ingwer and custody plus property division. Susie Custeras is divorced from Andrew Custeras with custody and alimony. Margaret Goldsmith divorces Fred Goldsmith with $300 alimony and name restoration. Temporary alimony granted for Hazel Kingsbury. Other motions for temporary support granted in several hearings. Judgments include A H West vs W H Brumger for $142.17, foreclosure actions, and sums against Clarence Jones. Foreclosure and sale orders issued. Kilbane cases verdict and multiple foreclosure orders follow.

Common Pleas Court Jeune Ingwer Des F. Ingwer Susie Custeras Andrew Custeras Plainiig Margaret Goldsmith Fred Goldsmith W. B. Thompson Hazel Kingsbury Leon Kingsbury Catherine Hamilton William Hamilton Anna, Kelly Rey Kelly Goldie Baird E. J. Baird A. H. West W. H Brumger Marshall Anna Currant Clarence Jones Ulmer and Sons John Kilbane Stene Kilbane

Purnell Cancels Indiana Speaking. Joins Curtis in Oklahoma

Attica Indiana Sept 25 Representative Fred S Purnell has cancelled his Indiana speaking engagements for the week at the National Republican Committee's request and will join Senator Charles Curtis in Oklahoma Thursday to substitute for the vice presidential candidate at outdoor meetings. Curtis is suffering a bad threat from his heavy speaking schedule and must abandon further outdoor addresses.

Curtis Attica Ind Fred S. Purnell Indiana National Republican Committee Charles =. Curtis Oklahoma Purnell

Largest Freshman Class at Miami University Drives Dormitory Plan

Oxford Ohio Sept 3 Con fronted by the largest freshman class in the history of Miami University A H Upham president today launched a drive to obtain additional dormitories. The enrollment is estimated at 1808 up from 1600 at the same date last year New finance head named for Cleveland Cleveland Sept 25 Stephen G Rush member of Rusk Willams public accountants was named today as Cleveland s new finance director The appointment by City Manager William R Hopkins will be effective Oct 1 Rush succeeds William J Semple who resigned to become comptroller of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio.

Oxford, O Miami University A. H. Upham Cleveland Stephen G. Rush Rusk & Willams, Public Accountants William R. Hopkins Rusk William J. Semple Boogie Standard Oil Company of Ohio

Everglades flood rises after hurricane deaths stated

Sept 25 report from Florida describes swollen floodwaters in the Everglades complicating burials and cremations for Hurricane disaster victims. Red Cross relief director A L Schafer cites deaths likely exceeding 2200, with Pelican Bay possibly drowned in a town of 450. Refugees number 15009, health campaigns fight epidemics.

West Palm Beach Fiz Everglades A. L. Schafer Red Cross Lake Okeechobes Schafer Pelican Bay

Grand Jury Considers Fifty Cases in County Court

Court room two of the county courthouse hosts the September Grand Jury as it reviews fifty cases slated for the week. Assistant Prosecutor Bonard Butler leads the state’s side while Judge A R Webber presides. About two hundred witnesses are to be questioned before the panel reports. After sessions, the jury will inspect the county jail and report findings to the Board of County Commissioners. Sues for Foreclosure. John Turman files in common pleas to foreclose a mechanics lien for 376 dollars against Lester Martin and others.

A. K. Webber Common Pleas Court L. Cummings South Amherst del Johnoson Lake Ave David E. Stephan Second St Lorais Thomas Schneider Eisra Lake Rt Washington Ave Lorain J. E. Mooney Seventh St William Barber Ninth St. Lorain L. C. Bates Henrietta J. G. Starr Gates Ave Elyria Henry Stolzenburg Park Ave Maud Billings Middle Ave Saul Anthony Harvey Irish Henrt Standen M. A. Houghton Oberlin Mable Fry Elsha George Gier Broadway Block Harley Case Jacob Hengert Amherst Charles Gray County Court House Bonard Butler A. R. Webber Board of County Commissioners John Turman Lester Martin

Hospital Adopts Bead Necklaces to Guard Infant IDs

Elsha Memorial hospital announces a new foolproof system to prevent identification mixups. A sealed necklace of lettered beads is placed on each newborn at birth, ensuring unique tagging even with multiple babies in the nursery.

Elsha Memorial Hospital

Red Cross Hurricane Relief Donations Urged

Announcement states that donations to the Red Cross for hurricane relief are arriving slowly, with 147 contributed by noon. Urges immediate giving as help is badly needed, noting Elyria’s quota of 275. Appeals for lightweight clothing in good condition. heavy or dirty garments are not wanted.

Red Cross Lelyria

Coolidge Firm For Limitation Of Submarines

Washington notes that President Coolidge will back the cruiser and submarine limitation proposals from Geneva and will not offer an alternative plan to replace the Anglo French naval arms treaty. The note outlining America's observations on the new Anglo French agreement was completed and will be sent to London and Paris.

Bulletin Washington Coolidge United States White House America London Paris

Cadet school ship Newport aided by Chelan in Atlantic trouble

Washington reports the coast guard cutter Chelan was ordered to assist the Newport cadet school ship east of Bermuda after the Newport lost its propeller. The Chelan, en route to the Bahama Islands as part of a relief expedition, received the distress call and set course to help.

Washington Chelan Newport Bermuda Navy Department Coast Guard Bahama Islands

Elyria Masons Seek State Convention Host

Elyria representatives of the Grand Chapter and council of Masons will attempt to bring next year’s state convention to their city when they attend the state meeting on October 1. The move aims to showcase local facilities and boost community involvement in the fraternal order.

Grand Chapter Council of Masons Elyria

Dr Kirby Reappointed Pastor at Elyria for Eighth Year

Rev Edwin Kirby remains pastor of the First Methodist church in Elyria for the eighth consecutive year. The announcement followed minister appointments at the Northeast Ohio conference’s closing sessions in Lorain. Kirby began in Elyria in 1921 after seven years in Cambridge Ohio, a tenure unmatched by other Elyria pastors. The report lists numerous district appointments and named pastors across Norwalk district including Elyria and Oberlin postings.

Edwin Kirby First Methodist Church Elyria Northeast Onis Methodist Episcopal Church Lorain Kirby Elshna Cambridge Ohio Charles B. Ketcham Oberlin Methodist Church Nor Walk Thee C. B. Hess Amherst W. E Avon Walter F. Huffman Bellevue BE. H. Warner Kerlin Heights W. N. Kinsler Bloomville Glenroy Glenroy Shour; Brighton, J. D. Rife: Brunswick, Merrill Chaffee Chatham Leonard Smith Clyde A. Mayer Collins C. J. Aiesseneer Columbia Station W. EK. Macher Edwin Hirby Fields Hubert Cobb Grafton Aui Brown Granger Sharon Center RW. T. Lowman Green Springs J. B. Moyer Greenwich Theodore Peterson Huntington Co. M. Gay; Huron, Leroy C. Henne Lagrange and Penfield James Siward Lakeside R. Brown Leroy T. L. McConnell Lodi J. H. Butler Loxam Delaware Avenue H. J. Thompson First E. H. Smith Grace and Vincent James Lyon Twentieth Street F. D. Wolf Medina H. F. Patterson Milan J. B. Ferguson Monroeville L. Litzel New London H. W. Stewart North Fairfield H. H. Crimm Norwalk C. P. Barnes Oberlin C. B. Ketcham Pittsfield Martin Weaver Plymouth Shiloh E. B. McBroom Poe C. J. Marhew Port Clinton L. A. Ausley Sandusky J. J Aic- Alpine Sandusky Parish R. S. Smith Seville G. A. Hickson Spencer L. J. Quade Tiffin H. W. Courtner Vickery C. A Buchholz Wadsworth W. J. Jones Wellington H. G. Earle Willard W. H. Brrenton

Three Escape From London Prison Farm

Columbus Ohio Sept 23 Statewide search was under way today for three prisoners who escaped from the London prison farm honor camp Sunday night. The fugitives are William Bitt 34 from Ironton serving 1 to 2 years on a liquor charge William Hemmerir 63 from Chillicothe serving 1 to 2 years for forgery and Louis Buttingham 30 from Wilmington serving 12 to 19 years on burglary and larceny charges.

Columbus, CO London Houor State Bureau of Identification William Bitt Ironton William Hemmerir Chillicothe Louis Buttinghanm Wilmington

Political Battle in Brief: Smith Hoover Attack and Campaign Digs

Gov Alfred E Smith in Helena denounces the Hoover administration over veterans bureau and alien property scandals while condemning silence on corruption. In Denver Senator Curtis faces hecklers after deconstructing Smiths farm relief plan. Idaho's Borah in Tulsa backs Hoover, calling Fall a traitor over oil scandals.

Alfred E. Smith Helena, Mont Veterans' Bureau Herbert Hoover Borah Rep Idaho Tulsa Okla Hoover Borat Albert B. Fall Secretary of the Interior

Speeding Auto Upsets Four Killed in Cincinnati Crash

A speeding Danville to Cincinnati auto crashed near Bellefontaine killing four occupants: Austin and Wild Ritchie both 18 and 22, plus Kr. Danville and June Basteine, 17 and others. Coroner attributed the deaths to excessive speed and a trailer truck collision. The incident prompted remarks about Prohibition from Mabel Willebrandt and Tom J. Raskob.

F. C. Swing Elizabethtown Tenn Dr. Swing

Island Hit By Tornado Feels Quake Shock

Paris dispatch reports Guadeloupe, recently struck by the West Indian hurricane, experienced strong earth tremors at 3 30 a m. The cablegram quoted Point a P rincipal town as badly shaken just after the governor toured storm areas Observatories in the United States and abroad logged the quake events.

Paris Guadeloupe Ministry of Colonies Colone Point United States

Pittsfield Man Hit by Big Four Train

Wellington and Oberlin dispatches report 50 year old Pittsfield resident William Tulip was struck by a Big Four passenger train at North Main street crossing in Wellington. He was injured and later believed fatally injured. transported to Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin. Tulip lived at John Perry farm with his wife and had two grown sons in Cleveland.

Oberlin Wiliam Tulip Pittsfield Wellington Allen Memorial Hospital William ‘Tulip North Main Street Tulip Allen Hospital Wadsworth John Perry Cleveland

Rotarians Hear Splendid Talk

Lorain Rotary luncheon featured Dr Ralph Bevard detailing his summer trip through European countries describing beauty spots architecture art galleries and tourist sites. Guests included Lorain club members A Celboon and visiting Rotarians as well as the Roterson-Smith Players entourage.

Elsra Rotarians Ralph Bevard Bevard Deane Burns Burne Lorain Rotarians A. C. Celboon Calhooyn Lorain Club Elvria Club Handsith B ¥ Vongs Charles Browge Charles Himmelein Arthur Wellington G. Swayne Gordon Roterson-Smith Elyria Robert Moore Lorain Lakewood Valley

Road work on Sandusky Norwalk road cancelled

The Ohio state highway department today cancelled plans for the Sandusky Norwalk road repairs in Erie county that were to be included in bids opened Oct. 13. Officials said the cancellation is likely temporary and the project may be rescheduled for a later date as plans could not be agreed upon. The item notes the section to be revised and that continued coverage appears on the next page.

Sandusky- Norwalk Columbus State Highway Department Teday Sandusky-Norwalk Erie County

Sample Ballots for Lorain County Voters in November Election

Lorain County voters will receive six sample ballots for the November 6 election. Ballots include presidential, state and county, non partisan judicial, a proposed constitutional amendment raising judge salaries, a one mill tax levy for road work, and a fare increase referendum. Printing bids seek to supply thirty thousand ballots. Registration opens October 4 with several registration bays before the vote.

Lorain County Elstia Elvria Socialist Labor Prohibition Board of Elections Elyria Lorain

Jap Confesses to Slaying Boy in Honolulu Case

Miles Fukunaga, 19, a Japanese youth, confessed to kidnapping and killing Gill Jamieson, 10, son of banker Frederick Jamieson. Indicted for murder after pleading guilty, Judge Steadman ordered the plea set aside and a not guilty plea entered. Fukunaga to appear again today. if counsel is not provided by his parents, the judge will appoint one. The youth was rushed to court in secrecy and returned to prison. Continues on Page %

Honolulu T. H Miles Fukunaga Gill Jamieson Frederick Jamieson A. E. Steadman Fukunaga Steadman Johubike Fukunaza

Man Pleads Guilty in Extortion Plot Against Raskob Wife

Francis G. Moosey pleaded guilty in Philadelphia quarter sessions to attempting extortion of 100,900 from Helena S. Raskob wife of John J. Raskob. He faced six bills for sending threatening letters. Judge McNeille postponed sentencing until William Goldberg, Mooney's alleged accomplice, appeared in court.

Philadelphia Francis G. Moosey Blackmill Helena S. Raskob John J. Raskob Mooney Democratic National Committee McNeille Raskow Willam Goldberg Moon

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AUIGH Weygandt Surtis Findlay Waterville Fostoria Defiance Lima van Wert Brehive Wi Webber Common Pleas Court Las Heavy MAM Fla GAN Judge Webber DR. Kirby Ketcham Mabel Walker Willebrandt Warren, Ohio Gov. Smith Tom Senator Bruce Raskob William Tulip County Board of Elections J. J. Baskob
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