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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

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Wellington towerman shoots man after finding him in home

Frank Belfere, 36, Wellington towerman, told officers he found William Lupico, 80, hiding under a bed and shot him when he entered Belfere’s DeWolfe street home about 2 15 pm. Lupico, recovering at Memorial Hospital, said Belfere held him prisoner during a struggle after asking for water.

Frank Beffere Wellington William Lupico Memorial Hospital Belfere Lupico DeWolfe

Bootleggers Fined After Second Street Raid

Two alleged bootleggers, C. T. Short and Harry Meredith, were fined a total of 700 dollars and costs by Mayor Hinkson after a raid on a Second street garage. Short pleaded guilty to possession of liquor and was fined 500 dollars. Meredith was found guilty of liquor possession and fined 200 dollars. A five gallon can of liquor was seized and both men remained jailed for default.

Hinkson C. T. Short West River Street Harry Meredith Columbus C. Shortt Meredith Lloyd Sweet Corbett Southam Second Street Short Sweet

Sheffield Gas Field Development Near Day and Burrell Farms

Lorain April 9 A gas field in Sheffield township is being developed by private interests. The 400,000 foot well on the Day farm near the Burrell farm well drilled last fall has not produced yet. Additional wells will be sunk with the aim of supplying National Tube Lo.

Lorain Sheffield Township Burrell Farm

Chief Engineer Resigns at Lorain Plant

Announcement states A. S Congdon resigns as engineer of the Lorain plant of the American Ship Building Company. His successor not named. A warrant for non-support was served on L. J. Borer, 64, of the Ohio Hotel, held for Cleveland authorities.

Lorain A. S Congdon American Ship Building Plant L. J. Borer Ohio Hotel Ife Cleveland

Governor Donahey Vetoes Two Bills in Ohio Legislature

April-Gor Donahey vetoed two bills sent back to the House while thirteen others were approved. A notable measure, Rebman-Kumler, allows workers injured by employers not contributing to the Workmen’s Compensation Fund to seek damages from the fund. The governor also vetoed bills regulating real estate brokers and salesmen and altering civil service exemptions for soldiers and Red Cross nurses.

Columbls Gor Donahey Ohio Red Cross

Alber's Villa proprietor sued for rent on premises

John F. Albers proprietor of Alber's Villa Ridge Yale roadhouse is named defendant in a civil suit filed by John Daniels and Katherina Daniels of 9101 Sauer Avenue Cleveland. Plaintiffs claim delinquent rents totaling 400 since November 1 plus 290 for April and seek judgment and a restraining order to prevent disposition of roadhouse equipment. Sarah Albers is named jointly as a defendant.

John F. Albers Alber Ridge, Yale Roadhouse John Daniels Katherina Daniels Sauer Avenue Cleveland Albers Sarah Albers John Albers

Aged man struck by hit and run driver in Lorain

Lorain April 9. Lawrence Darling 70 of North Ridge is hospitalized at St. Josephs with severe injuries from a auto accident at Stop 21 Lake avenue last night. Darling suffered a fractured collar bone when struck by a car that failed to stop.

Lorain Lawrence Darling North Ridge St. Joseph's Hospital Lake Avenue Darling

Four Die in Jap Typhoon Hits Hachijo Island

Forty were known to be dead and many more missing after a violent typhoon sank fourteen fishing sampans off Hachijo Island near Japan. A government cruiser was dispatched to aid victims.

Tokio Hachijo Island Loutheast Japan

BIR STRUCK AT LAKE AVE CROSSING INJURES WOMAN

Miss Leona Caskey of 327 Columbus Street was seriously injured at the Lake avenue crossing of the B and O Railroad about 7 05 am. An engine with one car and a caboose struck her as crossing gates failed to descend. She suffered severe lacerations and bruises and was taken to Memorial Hospital. her condition was listed as undetermined later.

Leona Caskey Columbus Street Lake Avenue Miss Caskey Western Automatic Machine Screw Co Memorial Hospital Clarton Eppley The Troxel Co

Dead man, injuries in Whittling fire destroys block

A blast at a candy plant caused a fire in Whittling West Virginia killing barber James Scope lites and injuring Mrs. Mike Comas. The blaze, starting at 11 p.m. in Market street creek bridge area, burned eight businesses, with about 75000 dollars in losses. Scope lites died after being found under a barber chair. Comas was injured and collapsed in the street.

Whittleing W. Vaapru Market Street Creek Twentieth Street James Scopelites Mike Comas

Sailors drown as Dutch steamer collides in canal

In Amsterdam on April 9 six sailors died when the Dutch steamer Jonge Katharine collided with the British steamer Clan Monrow in the Weilingen Canal. The Dutch ship sank quickly after impact. The report lists further incidents from Damascus Damascus Syria Paris Rangoon Mexico City Milan Berlin and Paris with varied wartime and political notes from that date.

Amsterdam Jonge Catherine Clan Monrow Weilingen

Three Little Girls Die in Naptha Fire Ride

Saginaw Michigan police probe a fatal car fire that killed three young girls Blaine Boyd aged five Betty four and neighbor Katherine Clements as Lawrence Boyd tried to rescue them. A can of Naptha in the auto is thought to have spilled on the hot exhaust pipe causing the blaze.

Saginaw, Mich Lawrence Boyd Boyd Blaine Betty Katherine Clements

Gangs Fires Gain in Number in City

City reports a rise in grass and rubbish fires with six alarms yesterday and another at 12 47 p m today. Key blazes occurred near the old quarry on Woodland street and on Adams street with water and brooms used to control spread. A curtain fire at Manuel Babitch 127 West street started by a child playing with matches.

Woodland Street Adams Street Lodi Street Company No. 2 Garford East Broad Streets Garford Street Manuel Babitch West Street Brandston Street

Carrier Opens Lorain Season

Lorain April 9 The steamer Fred Wartwell reached port this morning signaling the season’s opening of navigation. The vessel will load coal for the upper lakes. Chicago April 9 Three bandits struck the Benjamin Wernikoff jewelry store on the west side and escaped with diamonds valued at $10,000.

Lorain Fred Wartwell Chicago Benjamin Wernikoff

Dodge Stock Ell Easily Dodge Stock Ell Easily

New York April 9 The first offering of 850000 shares of seven percent Ho Dar preference stock by Dodge Brothers sold quickly with subscriptions potentially reaching 500 million dollars. The listing opened at 103 with premium, settled near 100 3 4, as bankers expect a record 169 million in bonds and stock to follow in the largest single industrial financing in American history.

New York Dodge Brothers Incorporated Dillon, Read and Co New York Stock Exchange Chile Copper Co Anaconda Dodge Brothers

Believe Youth Death Identified by Telegram Clue

Coroner Perry learns a youth killed by a New York Central freight train near here yesterday may be Arthur Bryant son of either Archie or William Bryant of Saginaw Michigan. A telegram from Duluth Minnesota names Lottie Schmeck and James Bryant as relatives and police chief E H Barber as signatory, but no confirmation arrived.

Michigan Arthur Bryant Archie William Bryant Saginaw New York Central Perry Duluth

Police Chief urges residents to shoot on sight noted prowlers

Police Chief E J Stankard issued a statement calling residents to shoot on sight if they encounter prowlers who have burglarized many homes and businesses in the city over the last two months. Two burglaries occurred last night with 1 to 3 each night for a week, jewelry and clothing taken from Frank Steger's home at 174 Pasadena Avenue and Arthur F Davis's at 107 Longford Street, valued between 200 and 400 dollars. Police continue efforts to catch the thieves as warnings and precautions are issued.

E. J. Stankard Frank Steger Pasadena Avenue Arthur F. Davis Longford Street Stankard

Mussolini Named Minister of War in Italy

Rome April 9 Premier Mussolini, already Foreign Minister, took over the War Ministry after the resignation of Di Giorgio. The senate opposed his army reform bill but Mussolini pledged to devote constant energy to making the army a more decisive instrument of Italian power.

Rome Mussolini di Gorgio Senate

Hal Donahey placed under supervision by juvenile court

Hal Donahey son of Ohio governor was placed in the Muskingum county juvenile court cust ody until age twenty one after flight to Columbus with Lillian Vogel 15. He was fined 100 dollars for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and concealing her in a Columbus rooming house. Judge Clarence Graham warned of further action if more escapades occur. Vogel was ordered to return to school and placed on strict probation. Mrs. Donahey accompanied them. the judge questioned the pair’s motives and noted no immoral relations.

Zanesville Ohio Hal Donahey Muskingum Columbus Lillian Vogel Clarence Graham Hal James W. Huffman Graham Vogel International News Service Lillian A. V. Donahey Huffman Columbus Streess Lefty Prison

President and Mrs Coolidge Easter Wardrobe Economy

Washington April 9. The Coolidge pair will rely on existing wardrobes for Easter finery. Mrs Coolidge will choose from on hand garments with weather guiding choices, avoiding new purchases. The first lady’s wardrobe is extensive, with coats, furs, hats, and jewelry, while the president plans a conventional church outfit with striped trousers and a silk hat.

Washington White House Ito

East Carlisle 70 District to Issue Bonds for Building

East Carlisle district school board voted to issue 3600 dollars in bonds for a new one story school building to serve next year. The district separated from West Carlisle last year after plans for a centralized modern school failed and current facilities are inadequate with students attending Murray Ridge and Elyria. The site likely on East Avenue Road.

East Carlisle West Carlisle Murray Ridge Elyria East Avenue Road

Judge warns Vogel girl over dating in traffic case

Judge Graham sentences Hal Vogel and warns the girl not to date young men or attend public dances. He declares she will be under his thumb until she is 21 and under court jurisdiction, stating he can reach her anytime.

Helen Taft Manning Bren Mawr College Helen Caroline Frederick Swarthmore College Vogel Graham Hal

Street lights in Elyna remain off after March 27

Ohio Public Service Co replies to City Council criticisms over the light company's alleged failure to install new street lights. OPS records show 68 lights installed with new fixtures in March as J. B. Johnson, Elyna branch GM, says the conversion from old circuits to the new type is progressing as materials allow. March work included eight poles and other special jobs.Continued on Page 2.

Ohio Public Service Co Leht Company O P. S J. B. Johnson Elyna The Light Company Johnson

Boat Launching In Two Weeks

Lorain on April 9 reports the mow carrier T. W. Robinson, under construction at the American Ship Building plant, will be launched on Saturday April 23.

Lorain T. W. Robinson American Stip Iting

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