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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1925

Page

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Son of Governor Confesses After Girl Vanishes

In Columbus Hal Donahey son of Governor Donaher reportedly confessed to bringing Lillian Vogel from Zanesville to Columbus last Sunday night. The governor said he will ensure justice and criticized press coverage, noting the family’s innocence amid the disappearance inquiry.

Columbus Hal Donahey Donaher Lillian Vogel Zanesville Young Donahey Hal Jake Meckstroit J. W. Huff- Man Meckstroth French Justee

Unidentified man killed by New York Central freight train

An unidentified youth about 22 fell beneath the wheels of a eastbound freight near West River Street bridge in New York Central rails. He attempted to board the moving cars four men aided safety efforts but the bridge rail caught him, severing head and arms. Coroner and police were summoned. Continued on page 2.

West River Street New York Central New York Central Railroad Berbard Moetti Fred Mason Loci Street Myles E. Perry E. J. Stankard

Immigrant Girl Seeks Stay With Dayton Mother

Hadwick Gerstacker, 11, arrived from Berlin to join her mother in Dayton Ohio. Officials say Germany quota is exhausted and she may not stay beyond ten weeks unless authorities approve a longer stay. Mother fought to keep Hadwick in America after a brief Ellis Island screening and a temporary entry.

Dayton Sam United States Hadwick Gerstacker Berlin Hadwick New York Ellis Island America Germany

Man Bound Over On Concealed Weapon Charge After Rail Yard Arrest

John Knight, 31, without a home, bound over to the grand jury on a concealed weapon charge after being found with a Remington pistol in B and O Railroad yards. He pleaded guilty this morning before Mayor Hinkson and is jailed in county custody on a $500 bond awaiting grand jury action. The arrest was made by Detective L V Jones around 10 30 p m last night.

John Knight Knight L V. Jones Hinkson

Man kills wife then wounds self in Youngstown tragedy

Tom Jakunich, 26, driven by a terminal illness, shot his pregnant wife at midnight then held her as police arrived. The 16 year old wife was wounded in the left lung and rushed to St Elizabeth's hospital where doctors say she has a fighting chance. Jakunich, dying of an incurable disease, was taken into custody.

Youngstown Tom Jakunich Ehother Helen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Jakunish

Easter Parade Walk Costs for New Yorkers Revealed

New York shoppers face a $300 Easter parade bill for a couple's stroll down Fifth Avenue. Mrs New Yorker accounts for $200 of the cost with a planned ensemble totaling $126, hat $26, shoes $13, hosiery $3.59, gloves $5.85, and a matching scarf.

First Airborne Musical Broadcast Set From Dayton Flight

Tonight at 8:00 P M the first concert broadcast from an airplane will air over Dayton Ohio. Wilbur Wright Field prepares the ship for the stunt with Major Hugo Kneer as pilot and Lieutenant Malcom Stewart handling the radio operation.

Dayton Ohio Wilbur Wright Field Hugo Kneer Malcom Stewart

Carrie Healy 68 Columbia Dies After Illness

Mrs Carrie Healy 68 of Columbia died Tuesday morning at her West Center Road home after an illness begun in Medina. She is survived by son Melvin. Funeral services Thursday at 2 00 p.m. from the home with Rev. C H Wood of the Baptist church officiating.

Carrie Healy Columbia West Center Healy Medina Melvin C. H. Wood the Baptist Church

Two Killed in Kentucky Feud Sparks Citywide Gunfight

In Albany Kentucky on April 8 two men died and a fourth was dying with a fifth injured after a bitter street gun battle in front of the Livingston County courthouse. The Patterson and Stearn Lawhorn factions had long clashed over a feud with six gunmen firing about a crowd. Roscoe Patterson, 40, and his son Walter, 20, were killed. Harvey Stearns, 56, died from a wound. J S Lawhorn, 40, was shot in the leg. A motive centered on a recent attack and a shed burning tied to the rival group.

Albany Livingston County Court House Roscoe Patterson Walter Harvey Stearns Patterson J. S. Lawhorn Pattersons Stearn-Lawhorn Will Albertson Shipley

Youths chase mother after pin incident ends at city court

Three youths in a Ford coupe sped through Cleveland and Buckeye streets chasing the mother of a child believed to have swallowed a safety pin. Clifford Tedrow, 19, was cited for speeding, pleaded guilty, and was dismissed after the mayor and police chief verified facts at the Thompson home.

Hinkson Stankard Clifford Tedrow Mound Street Tedrow Milter Obitis Arthur, Hurd Cleveland Street East River Buckeye Street Williams Street Louise Thompson Abbey Road Thompson

Three Arrests After Fatal Collision in Johnson City

In Johnson City Tennessee on April 8 a two- car crash on the Elizabethton Pike killed Nat Range 60 Bate McKinley and Hampton McKinney four others were injured and three men W B Croley Frank Crumley and B Cobble were arrested on murder charges.

Johnson City Tenn Elizabethton Pike Nat Range Bate McKinzey Hampton McKinney W. B. Croley Frank Crumley B. Cobble Knoxville Nat McKinney Croley Cobble Crumley

Klansmen barred from masks at national cemetery ceremony

Knights of the Ku Klux Klan may not wear masks or perform regalia at a national cemetery in San Antonio during a grave service for John Allen McDonald. Leonard Hell, superintendent, ordered no full regalia and prohibited artificial flowers, requiring real blossoms on graves.

San Antonio Tex Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Leonard Hell National Burying Ground John Allen McDonald National Cemetery Hell

Mrs Wise Indicted for First Degree Murder

Medina County grand jury indicts Mrs Martha Wise, known Valley City poisoner, in the death of Mrs Lillian Gienke on January 4. Prosecutor says the indictment was voted. court to appoint counsel and set trial date.

Medina, Q Medina County Martha Wise Valley City Lillian Gienke Joseph A. Seymour

Jennie Baus 64 Dies Sudden at Home

Mrs Jennie Baus, 64, died suddenly from heart trouble at her home at the corner of Middle avenue and Fifth street. She was a janitress at the nearby school buildings. Survived by three sons and a daughter. Funeral services not yet arranged.

Jennie Baus Middle Avenue Fifth Street

Lorain Factories Pass Inspection After Tornado

April 8 Frank Christian of the Ohio Inspection Bureau inspected the American Shipbuilding Co. plant the Ohio Public Service Co. plant the Crystal Ice Co. and the Lorain water works. He found them in better shape than expected despite the recent tornado and planned to visit Elyria for further checks.

Lorain Frank Christian Ohio Inspection Bu- Team American Shipbuilding Co Ohio Public Service Co Crystal Ice Co

Watches Stolen in New Store Burglary

The J P Longs barbershop and jewelry store at 125 Cleveland Street was entered last night. About 20 watches left for repairs were taken. Thieves pried open a screen and forced a side window to gain entry. The cash register held less than a dollar in change.

J P

Tax blanks to be mailed countywide by deputy auditor

Over 21 000 personal tax blanks will be mailed Friday morning by Mason Smith deputy auditor in charge of the tax department They must be returned by May 1st Lack of receipt does not excuse filing if property is taxable and a penalty applies for failure to file.

Mason Smith Tax Department

Family guilty of perjury in hold up death

Or lando Tessie of Yorksvile Ohio was sentenced to three and a half years in the Eastern penitentiary after pleading guilty to perjury. His wife and daughter and Eunice Williams of West Virginia also pled guilty but their sentence was deferred. The quartet testified falsely at the trial of Tony Burchanti and Tomi of Pittsburgh, members of the gang that held up a Laurel Line train and killed a man. Burchanti and Tomi are under death sentence.

Scranton Orlando Tessie Yorksvile Ohio Lackawanna County Elvin Lowthian Yorkville Eunice Williams West Virginia Tony Burchanti Torti Pittsburgh Laurel Line Tiltonsville Burchanti Tomi

Girl Struck by Auto In Serious Condition

Norethy Brock, a girl hit by a car at East River and Clerk streets Monday afternoon, remains in serious condition at her home on Frankcourt. Doctors report hemorrhages from the wheels passing over her body. The driver, Joe Yeronach of Gulf toad, said he stopped after the accident and later cooperated with police.

Norethy Brock East River Clerk Street Brock Frankcourt Joe Yeronach Gulf Toad Yeronach

Ory Upsets Will Case In Ridgeville Probate Fight

The jury in the Anton Schnitzler versus Katherine Keliing dispute ruled Elizabeth Schnitzler’s will not to be her last testament. Testimony cited undue influence and lack of competence, with one witness saying two others signed before Mrs. Schnitzler attached her signature. The Ridgeville case drew local attention.

Anton Daniel Schnitzler Catherine Keliing Elizabeth Schnitzsler Ridgeville

Mrs William Spiegelberg Dies At 56 At Middle Ridge Home

Mrs William Spiegelberg died this morning at 9 at her Middle Ridge home after a week of illness. She was 56 and a devoted member of St Pauls Evangelical church and its Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies. Survived by husband Karl and four daughters Alberta Ruth Marion and Mrs Walter Grobe. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

William Spiegelbere Middle Ridge St Paul's Evangelical Church Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies Karl Walter Grobe Alberta Ruth Marion

Plan double road into Cleveland Lorain

April 8 the transportation committee of the Chamber of Commerce met with Sheffield Lake council to back a double highway between Lorain and Cleveland. They approved the plan and set main highways at not less than eighty feet wide, and agreed to seek Avon village cooperation on the route.

Lorain Transportation Committee of The Chamber of Commerce Sheffield Lake Council Cleveland Avon Village

Lady Astor Apologizes to Labour MP Hayday

Lady Astor, born in the United States and a member of Britain's parliament, issued a formal apology to Arthur Hayday after she directed remarks at him that drew the speaker’s reproach. The confrontation followed Hayday's remark that workingmen's wives care for children while wealthy women care for dogs.

Lady Astor U. S Britain Arthur Hayday M. P Hayday

Wealthy stock farmer killed with daughter in auto interurban crash

Lewis Martin a wealth stock farmer living near Luray and his daughter Hazel a Kirkersville teacher were instantly killed when their auto stalled on an interurban track at Livingston crossing and was struck by train No. 7 of the C N and Z traction company. Mass Dora Compton adopted daughter of Martin was fatally injured and taken to the city hospital with a crushed skull. Undertaker Emerson of Paraskela handled the bodies as the auto and car were severely damaged.

Sewark Lewis Martin Luray Hazel Kirkersville Dora Compton Martin Livingston Crossing C. N. and Z. Traction Company Emerson Paraskela Miss Compton

Death notices for Anna Wellert in Ridgelawn area

Mrs Anna Wellert died this morning at 400 at her home 127 East Fourth Street aged 14 years 7 months 14 days. She leaves husband Otto Wellert and four children Paul and Robert plus four daughters including Jean at home. Surviving sisters are Mrs Lewis Schneurer Mrs Fred Wendt and Mrs Jesssthafer. Funeral services held Friday at 200 from Sadro Funeral Home Rev W L Burner officiating with burial at Ridgelawn.

Anna Wellert East Fourth Street Otto Wellert Paul Robert California Jean Lewis Schneurer Fred Wendt Jesssthafer Sadro Funeral Home W. L. Burner Buralan Ridgelawn

Eleanor Mayer Bain Held for Larceny

Eleanor Mayer Bain faced Justice S J George on larceny charges after a prior warrant issued in court. The case involves a watch theft alleged by Juno Balhacs. Bain posted $390 bail for a new appearance set for tomorrow at 10 pm.

Eleanor Mayer Sprnger Ober Kingerl S J George

Former War Lord Pressed For Presidency By Kaiser

Hanover, Germany. A private Kaiser message urged Field Marshal Erich von Hindenburg to run for president to save the nation. Admiral Von Tirpitz argued Hindenburg was the only man to defeat Marx and the Republican coalition fears his candidacy.

Hanover Germany Kaiser Wilhelm Field Marshal von Hindenburg Ludendorff von Tirpitz Hindenburg Marx Berlin Reichs Bloc Erich Vor Hindenburg von Himdenburg von Hindenburg von Turpitz Wilhelm Mars Republican Coalition

Hotel Denies Charges In Antlers Case

The Lorain Hotel Co. and its president Fred Harmon answer a stockholder Ruben Seffarian's suit over the Antlers hotel alleging proper conduct and profit, with $2,545 in dividends paid and books open for inspection. They seek dismissal and ask to discuss case terms while denying the receiver appointment.

Lorain Hotel Co Fred Harmon Ruben S3effarian Antlers

OTRIME INCREASES NON-UNION MINES PROBES IDLED JOBS

In Moundsville West Virginia eleven of thirty large non union mines in the United Mine Workers sub district from here to Wheeling are idle due to strike orders. Alviere company officials deny serious production impact while other statements say production is about one third reduced. In Dayton Ohio Captain Donald B MacMillan plans another North Pole dash in June per Major General Mason M Patrick.

Fairmont W. Va United Mine Workers of America West Virginia van A. Ritner John L. Lewis International Miners Moundsville Panhandle Here Wheeling Frank Ledvinka Alviere Company Mnoon Dayton Apal Rk Donald B MacMillan North Pole Mason M. Patrick Air Service

French finance plan fate in chamber debate

Paris financial committee failed to approve De Monzie’s relief plan and adjourned until Thursday while a sub committee drafts a new proposal. In London Chamberlain denied the failure to evacuate the Calogne zone was tied to a peace pact talks. In Orleans Captain Sadou was acquitted of high treason.

Paris Chamber of Deputies de Monzies France de Monzie London Chamberlain House of Commons Calogne Orleans Jaques Sadou Urmy

Forest Fires Do Raw Canage Across Several States

Foret fires ravaged areas in Massachusetts Rhode Island New Hampshire and Michigan causing millions in damage and homeless families. Firefighters reported most blazes out of control overnight with backfires saving some villages in Rhode Island and multiple homes burned in Deerfield New Hampshire.

Massachusetts Rhode Island Pennsylvania New Hampshire Michigan Boston Crompton Anthony Washington Deerfield Boscawen

Tragedy in Astoria Seaman Kills Wife Then Self

Jos eph Reichel, 28, shot his wife May, 30, in a neatly furnished Astoria flat and then killed himself with the pistol. Alfred Kneib, 26, a boarder and Reichel’s friend, told police the sequence and denied causing the family dispute.

New York Astoria N. Y Joseph Reichel May Reichel Alfred Kneib Kneib

Elyria Announces Extended City Cleanup Campaign

Elyria will hold a ten day cleanup campaign from April 20 to 30 to clear winter rubbish. Wagons and trucks will haul away accumulations from every city quadrant, with curbside receptacles and daily routes announced by the service director. Higher volumes of debris were noted in the prior cleanup.

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

Burial Arrangements for Mysterious NY Central Track Death

Brothers from Columbus Arrive to bury Bernard Woustt 34 who was killed on the New York Central tracks in a mystery. Funeral from Stiner's at 9 am with Father FrevoSidazing. Colleagues from Sandusky traveled to arrange the burial at St Mary's Cemetery.

Bernard Woustt St. Mary's Cemetery Stiner Ely Sandusky Ariy Destell Newell Hotel

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Haillee Rover Hal” Donahey Mar Dodge Detroit Circmt Harry J. Dingerman John Duval Dodge Mathilda Dodge Dodge Brothers Kentucky Newark Edward Taylor Baby and PIN Land National Mrs. Wise Mmr Lorain Factories PAS Inspection Ory Will MAS Spiegelberg Middle Rige Ana Wellert Eleanor Mayer Bain Kaiser Russia Rugby England Cecil Nickalls Stanford Constanople Kurdestan Kilus W. B.C Cassie Converse Women’s Relief Corpu O Jenkins Panera
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