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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
1
Lorain reports show Lucile Jones, 19, daughter of a reform pastor, waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury after testimony by two witnesses. The case involves alleged “love meetings” with men and a 11 year old girl, with other towns cited in the probe.
New York Central officials were to confer with the local committee this afternoon to finalize the program for the depot opening on Monday night. A representative would meet the committee at 2 p m. Elyria business man announced plans to buy the first ticket at the new station.
Three Elyria youths, Robert Huneke 16 of 234 Second Street, William Morris 16 of 119 Cascade Street, and Clyde Worthington 17 of 24 Eleventh Street, enlisted with James A. Hewitt, Lorain county campaign chairman for the C.M.T.G. They have joined the basic course and will travel to Fort Benjamin Harrison for training.
James Kennelly, dog catcher under Sheriff Underhill, starts rounds this morning for unlicensed dogs. Unlicensed dogs face capture and possible euthanasia if unclaimed, with owners fined. A grim warning stresses responsibility for pets. Lake season opens as Detroit’s lake service to Cleveland resumes with the Eastern States departing at 2:30 am and Western States at 11:20 pm for the first night trip of the season.
April 1 in Washington reports the induction of Lincoln C. Andrew of New York as assistant secretary. Secretary Nelson initiates a Treasury reorganization, succeeding Eliot Wadsworth. Andrew succeeds Wadsworth as planned.
Elyria’s WGBL received a warm reception from letters across Illinois to New Jersey after its initial test program on Saturday night. Patrons praised the station’s clarity and 10 watt operation, with others asking about its transmitter power. A. H. Pond of Cleveland will address Blyth Radio Club broadcast from YMC A. Also, a fatal tractor overturn near East Liverpool, Ohio killed 19-year-old Harry Smith while attempting to move a tractor up a hill on his father’s farm.
Akron police received a call for a wagon to aid officers. A caller asked for 30 days and walked to headquarters. Lieutenant Heffernan advised walking to the city prison while the man waited, then was escorted to the search room. Blotter read Christian Ports 4 dollars.
Columbus April 1 legislative leaders expect to pass over Governor Donahey's veto the McDonald Bill mandating compulsory real estate re appraisal every six years. The veto killed the measure but leaders anticipate two fifths majorities in both houses to override. The bill passed 97 to 5 in the House and 25 to 0 in the Senate. Governor Donahey also vetoed Emmons bill for East Liverpool municipal court, urging a statewide waifarm Municipal court act to curb local measures.
Twenty seven Ku Klux Klan members found guilty in Niles common pleas court for roles in the Miles riot of November 1. Each defendant received a 300 fine with 250 suspended on good behavior. Charges stem from illegal appointment as special policemen by Mayor Harvey Kistler while he was outside the city. Appeal planned as cases move to the court of appeals in September. Total fines in riot cases amount to 3902 with 79 defendants brought to court.
Three young bandits entered the Chicago apartment of Mrs Henry L Williford forced their way in locked her and Mrs Grover Barrett a Memphis guest in a closet and escaped with jewelry valued at 12090 dollars.
One officer was added to the LORAEN police forces this morning when H. Buda was restored to duty after layoffs in the retrenchment period. Buda previously served as an officer at the steel plant and is regarded as a good man. Nether Grass Fire reported at Oxford and Cambridge streets caused a fire alarm at 9 05 p m last night with No 3 station firemen responding.
Will Rosar of 315 East Broad Street is hospitalized with hip injuries after a sewer ditch wall cave in on Samuel Street. He was digging when the side wall gave way, pinning him. coworkers freed him and he was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment by Dr. W. B. Hubbell.
Michael Audenbacher of Ridgeville was struck by a car driven by Helen M. Rice, the assistant county school superintendent, as he crossed the street after alighting from an interurban car at about 10:30 a.m. He suffered severe head injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital after initial first aid.
South Amherst village school district voted to authorize its clerk to prepare a financial statement showing the present year deficit and submit it to voters. The district faces about four thousand dollars due to a two mill tax reduction amid assessed value of one million six hundred fifty thousand dollars. The board will circulate petitions for an emergency levy at the June collection. There are 425 pupils. state aid has kept taxes within limit but is not enough to finish the year.
Christ Schmidt, 77, of Valley City, was injured when his horse bolted and the bogey overturned into a ditch. He was taken to Memorial hospital last night with a fracture of the right leg. Dr. W. C. Park of Grafton attended. His son assisted in the emergency.
Plan to build 344 miles of railroad in Pennsylvania by the New York Pittsburgh and Chicago Railroad to connect Allegheny with Easton. The route includes a 30 mile Pittsburgh Branch from Pittsburgh Junction to Pittsburgh and a 31 mile Brust Creek and Crow's Run Branch from Allegheny City to North Sewickley.
The Lorain County Farm Bureau sues attorney Henry W. Ingersoll for alleged nonpayment of 20 in dues. Trial paused as a key witness Miss Freda Kothe fell ill with influenza, delaying proof of membership from 1940 to 1923. Testimony from H. H. Perkins and R. B. Campbell sought to establish the bureau's corporate existence and records.
Four year old Mary Bolash suffered a fractured skull and a broken collar bone after a fall down stairs at her parents home, 217 West River Street. She is in serious condition at Memorial Hospital under care of Dr. H. F. Basinger.
March building permits totaled 57 945 across 31 filings issued by the mayor s clerk. Projects include 12 dwelling units, 1 garage, 3 repairs and additions, and 5 business structures. Notable permits: Hickcock Producing Co. frame office at 108 Perry Court for 400. gas station repairs at 133 Cleveland. H Swidler tile store room at 311 Broad for 1 000. Jerris Beller frame store at 403 Ledi for 2 000. Moore Concrete Co. building at 200 Rush for 700.
Arrangements with W. L. Vaughn a high school faculty member and former coach will place him in charge of training the high school track team replacing Paul Beeler who has resigned. The student body requested Vaughn take the role and the detail was made.
The Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Rail road owned by Henry Ford was authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission today to issue 1,191,600 of first mortgage five percent gold bonds. The bonds will be sold at par, and the proceeds used for construction purposes.
Two juries were drawn this morning for grand jury service and probate court on Nickle Plate appropriation cases at Lorain. Grand jurors reporting April 14 include Sarah Curtice Wellington and others. probate jurors listed for April 14 include Nehe Love Wickens Hilpert Sheridan Parker Robinson Minich Wiegand Nye Phipps Murbach Refenning Gaston Kuss Holland Ernst among others.
In Buffalo on April 1 the recovery of $115,000 of the $120,000 stolen from a Pennsylvania railroad mail coach on February 27 is reported. Lehmann, a car cleaner who found the treasure, confessed, and suspects August Lehmann and Herman Meis alias Chuck Connors are in federal custody. Authorities withheld the garage location and expect further arrests.
Three year old Raimondo Von Maluski was abducted from his home on Sunday and may have been killed by his abductors in revenge against his parents. Detectives said arrests included Mrs Mary Jones, Fred Gerald, Moestan Mohamet, and Alexander Alberts. Jones allegedly telephoned threats and offered $100 to kill the child. In Washington, Thomas F Woodlock was sworn into the Interstate Commerce Commission after a recess appointment by President Coolidge amid anticipated Senate opposition. Police also investigated prowlers who were sighted near Princeton Avenue but fled before officers arrived.
Relatives figure in police court docket with two men fined for petty larceny and disorderly conduct. Josiah Kirby founder of the Cleveland Discount Company faced a jury for issuing a false financial statement tied to a $42 million collapse, with charges of profits on bonds and counted cash checks.
A chauffeur lost control after being crowded by another car, sending an auto through a curb into a Lorain grocery and meat market at noon. Man Joseph Kamona suffered a triple leg fracture, Bud Buffering dutier sustained serious injuries, and girls Josephine Maro seven and Rosetta Maro six were cut by flying glass. Kamona was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. the store front was badly damaged.
A county court house incident reports a 330 watch stolen from a scrub woman who supports five children and a ill husband. She had left the watch in the ladies rest room while preparing for work. In a separate item, an auto driven by George Lovas struck an interurban car at Court and Second streets this morning. the driver was uninjured.
In Turkowice Poland on April 1 Alexander Kulas aged eighty secured police protection for his fifth marriage to Jadwiga Palec aged twenty two after hostile public reaction. A crowd once hissed at a previous wedding prompting a secret ceremony to avoid another demonstration.
Secretary Weeks allocated 30,683,510 across the 1925 river and harbor program. Ohio items include canal and harbor work on Cleveland and Toledo areas, with specific sums for Lorain, Sandusky, Huron, Vermilion, Fairport, Ashtabula, and Conneaut.
Five thousand union lathers and plumbers walked out in greater Boston on April 1 seeking higher wages. Talks aimed at averting a broader strike involving about 20,000 workers continued as conferences sought a settlement to prevent a citywide build trades stoppage.
Rev James Sealey of Platts Hansas a Boston University Theological School student was instantly killed today as he tried to board a moving train in Manchester By the Sea Massachusetts. A crowd of passengers witnessed the tragedy and several women fainted.
Ursinla of Louisiana beat Tonopah Nevada 38 to 15 in Chicago. Gaharan led scoring with 15 points. Lakewood Ohio was eliminated but Springfield Georgia remains in the national cage race.
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