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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1929

Page

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Center Nears Andres Sland Havana Hurricane Update

The Rev. Pedro Lanza of Belen College Observatory says Cuba and Florida face no hurricane danger. Miami reports 50 mph winds, 26.75 barometer, light rain as warnings shift toward Nassau and Jupiter. Predictions vary with storm likely moving near Key West and Havana, Gulf of Mexico path uncertain.

Havana Cuba Pedro Lanza Belen College Observatory Florida Father Lanza Bahamas Keyst Belen Observatory Heyst Gulf of Tea Key West Pan-Ameri Airways Pan-American Airways Indiately Miami

Rock Island Train Derailed In Kansas Injures Many

Kansas City dispatch reports Rock Island passenger train No. derailed about three miles west of Clariter, Kansas, while en route from Iowa and Denver. First-class passengers were hospitalized. Several others sustained cuts and bruises. A passenger coach and baggage car pulled up after leaving the rails. leading rails blamed for the accident.

Kansas City K Island Ioha Denver Clar Iter Kansas Rock Island L Eading

Ohio Engineer Laundon Biography From Elyria Chronicle

Thomas W. Laundon, a College of Engineering freshman at a state university, grew up in Elyria and after Ohio graduation worked in the county’s office until 1916. He later formed a partnership with W. Warden to run an office here, and the pair still operate. Laundon, married, resides at 330 Cornell Avenue, enjoys gardening, and once aspired to be a sailor spending summers on the Great Lakes.

Thomas W. Laundon College of Engineering Elyria Ohio No W. Warden Aundon Cornell Avenue

Elyria Delegation to National Legion Convention

Chronicle Telegram will cover the Elyria delegation at the American Legion National Convention in Louisville. Otto K. Mischka, former Chronicle Telegram staffer, will report for the paper with his wife, using his camp typewriter for full coverage of all activities.

Chronicle-Telegram Elyria the American Legion Lousvile Otto K. Mischka Mischka Louisville

Cheney to head roll call of Red Dogs event

Harvey C. Cheney is named chairman of the forthcoming Roll Call of Red Dogs, as the organized event approaches. The appointment signals leadership for the annual gathering, with Cheney guiding proceedings and coordinating activities among participants.

Harvey CC. Cheney

Elyria Red Cross Chapter Announces Drive and Growth

Harvey Cheney of the Elyria Red Cross announces a drive starting October 25 with Roll-Call through November 1. Mrs. Charles Ashbrook will head ladies’ teams, A L Werner chairs inaugural roll-call dinner, and the chapter quota rises from 4000 to 4500 members covering Elyria area and surrounding townships. A regional Red Cross meeting in Cleveland is planned for October 1 with local representatives to attend.

Elvira Red Cross Charles Ashbrook A. L. Werner Elyria Lorain Cheney

State Agents In Raids At Salem

A squad of state dry agents and county officers arrested 21 men and women in the Salem district on prohibition violations. Prisoners were taken to Lisbon county jail for arraignment today. Raids were based on secret warrants with undercover operatives providing the information.

Salem Lisbon Barlow

Waggoner Pleads Not Guilty In Mail Fraud Case

Charles Delos Waggoner, western banker linked to a Robin Hood style plan to aid Telluride depositors, enters a not guilty plea to six counts of mail fraud. Judge T Blake Kennedy oversees the arraignment. trial set for October 4. Bail unmet at $100,000, and he remains jailed.

New York Charles Delos Waggoner Telluride Colo T. Blake Kennedy Cheyenne Waggoner

YMCA Enrollment Week sets 759 member goal in city drive

The Bisra M G A announces a YMCA Enrollment Week campaign with a goal of 759 members for workers. Seven men's teams from five clubs and two gymnasium classes plus ten boys teams will participate. Men's clubs Rotary Kiwanis Agenda Young Men's and Cheese and Cracker join, with Business and Senior Classes represented.

Bisra Rotary Kiwanis Agenda Young Blen

Brother Kills Brother as Insanity Hearing Sought

Smith H. Cunningham age 35 of Brewster faces possible action after he shot his brother John Cunningham 46 in Brewster. Authorities recount his claimed religious motive and recent insanity hearing, noting he threatened their father and resisted deputies before surrendering in Canton county jail.

Canton Smith H. Cunningham Brewster John Cunningham Shenfis Cunningham Sherff Joan Cunningham Smith EB. Cunningham John McPeak George Thorn

Deputies Guard Highways From Overloaded Trucks

Deputy Sheriff Peat Chapman patrols rural roads with two pairs of scales to weigh trucks. Since March 1 he has made 65 arrests for overloading, collecting 2005 in fines plus costs. The effort aims to protect roads and offset tax revenue lost to inefficiency.

Charles W. Lawrence Jonathan Moteuse Jonathan Mrs. Jonthan Hubby Peat Chapman Chapman R. A. Bowles Ridgeviile S. J. George Mowey Kapmen Chepmen

Big Six Rural Carriers Meet and Banquet in Columbia Center

The Big Six rural letter carriers association and ladies auxiliary hold its second semi annual meeting and banquet at Columbia Center town hall on Saturday evening October fifth. A 5:30 p m business session precedes a 6 30 banquet, followed by an 8 pm program. E A Wuebker president ORLC and Joe R Thomas president Ohio State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks speak, with invitations extended to Lorain County Association members.

Big Six” Rural Letter Carriers Association and Ladies Auxiliary Columbia Center Town Hall E. A. Wuebker L C.A Joe R. Thomas Ohio State Association of Township Trustees Thomas Lorain

Children Await Signal To Cast Lines In Park Pool

Park Commission announces a fishing contest for children under sixteen at 9 AM tomorrow in the fountain park. American Legion prizes total twelve dollars for heaviest fish and other categories. fishing ends November 1 if all pool inhabitants are not caught.

Park Pool Los Angeles Park Commission American Legion Post James A. Hewitt Jack Brandt Sandusky Bay Isaac Waltons Po- Nce E. J. Stankard American Legion The

Former Elyrian Reputed to Be Making Millions

A 56-year-old Elyria native Harrison Williams, once modest in school, is now rumored to be among the richest men in the United States. A Boston Post story credits him with vast holdings in electric power and a fortune possibly reaching 750 million to 500 million, with steady growth expected over the next years. Williams, who has homes in New York and Europe, is described as retiring and dedicating little time to work, with oceansographic research as a hobby and backing for Arctic exploration in 1926.

Elyria United States Boston Post John Benirvy Elyrian Harrison Williams Avon Everett E. Williams Elyria Hien New York Williams William First National Bank Harrison 2 Bantry General Electric Elyrians Long Island Newport London Paris Geo. Palmer Putnam Arctic George Palmer Putnam Claude E. Blanchard Cushing Blanchard George Chamberlain Blrrians

Plane Flies Six Miles Minus Pilot

Butte Mont Sept 27 The curious and skeptical watched the first airplane to complete a non pilot flight six miles by accident Clarence Hendrickson tugged at the propeller and the motor roared Before he could reach the cockpit the plane started and flew six miles before landing in a field The propeller was slightly damaged.

Butte Mont Clarence Hendrickson

Boy Killed by Truck Driven by Father

New Carlisle Ohio Sept 27 Forest Auierman a farmer ran down and killed his son Harold four yesterday while driving a potato laden truck. The boy ran into the path of the vehicle.

New Carlisle Forest Auierman Harold

Monkey Inoculated With Germs Escapes City

In Montreal on September 27 a monkey inoculated with dead infantile paralysis germs escaped from McGill University experiments. About 40 police hunted the animal, fearing it could still be near the city. The incident prompted parents to keep children indoors while scientists continued their study.

Bulletix Montreal Quc Score McGill University Canadia Jocko

Legion backs Elyria Sanatorium bond vote

The Elyria post of the American Legion and the Lorain County concurrent American Legion endorsed the tuberculosis sanitarium bond issue planned for the November election. Commander Jerry Ferguson said the post cannot campaign officially, but members will be active. He urged the hospital as essential to the Legion to house ex service men with TB in the county.

Elyria Post American Legion Lorain Counverture Focal Region Post Jerry Ferguson Ferguson Legion

Women Escape from Reformator. Live on Corn and Apples

Marysville dispatch reports two inmates Sadie Fosaugh and Marzast Coakler escaped the Marysville Reformatories on Sept 9 after surviving on roasted corn and apples and sleeping in hay mows. Officials tracked them to the Chris Berzer farm. both wore overalls and sweaters claimed as stolen. Fosaugh previously escaped with Pearl Laney during a storm, and Laney remains paralyzed.

Marysville Sadie Fosaugh Upper Sandusky Tse Ropbery Marzast Coakler Akron Chris Berzer Rone Fosnaigh Pearl Laney Miss Laney

Sea Elephant in Captivity Dies in Chicago

Sept 27 Golliath the only sea elephant in captivity dies at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus. The 7,000 pound animal will still draw crowds as his skin is mounted for display in the Field Museum main hall.

Chicago Golliath Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus Field Museum

Physician Bessey Dies After Stricken in Toledo Office

Dr. James M Bessey aged 66 physician with forty five years in the city suffered a stroke while attending patients in his Toledo office and died Thursday night at his home. He was a prominent clinician and pioneer in local medicine. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.

Toledo James M Bessey

Elyrians to send 12 delegates to Legion convention in Louisville

Elvriz will be represented by about 12 persons at the national American Legion convention in Louisville Kentucky. Jerry Ferguson commander of the local post will lead a delegation leaving Baltimore and Ohio station at 8 am Sunday on a special train. The Elyrians drum and bugle corps Cream Puff, twice Ohio champions, will compete for national honors in drills Tuesday and Wednesday to decide the national champion corps of the Legion.

Elvriz The American Legion Louisville Kentucky Jerry Ferguson Focal Post Baltimore and Ohio Elyrians Ohio Legion

Driver Sought in Brighton Death Crash That Killed Student

A warrant charges reckless driving for the Akron driver who struck a Brighton school bus Read of Brighton killing 19 year old Jean ette McConnell. Sheriff Clarence E Adams and Summit and Heron counties pursue the man who vanished with a woman companion before officers arrived. He may have returned to Akron and could face manslaughter charges if captured. Lena Harris, seriously injured, improved and expected to recover.

Akron Brighton Jeanette McConnell Clarence E. Adams Summit Heron County Adams Lena Harris

Old Amusement Park Swept By Fire

Gordon Gardens, an abandoned Cleveland amusement park bought by the city for 355000, was destroyed by a fast spreading fire. It began in a shooting gallery and quickly engulfed the dance hall as three alarms responded with a large firefighting force. All wooden structures burned furiously.

Cleveland Gordon Gardens

Man Beaten to Death After Defense of Girl in Ohio

Cincinnati dispatch reports Thomas Mason, 49, died in hospital after being struck with a blackjack while defending a girl during an attempted kidnapping by three men. His skull fracture occurred three weeks ago. death occurred last night.

Cinginnati Thomas Mason Mason

Classified Want Ads Describe Pet, Accessories and Goods

A fragment from a want ad page lists items for sale and notices. It mentions a female hound mix in various colors and a baby duty bed with antique pieces, plus a 16 ft extension table. It references classifications and daily reading for bargains.

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