12 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1926
Page
1
A fragmented report notes congressional clashes over prohibition, with references to leaders arguing about temperance policy and legislative delays. Amid noisy hearings and disputed evidence, delegates push to offset rising pressures and maintain a firm stance on the wet versus dry issue.
In Nashville on a Friday, detectives captured two inmates, Craiz and James Oliver, both serving life terms for murder. They were located after hours of search in rain, and surrendered without resistance. Oliver, aged 21, had been held for Memphis murder. Craiz had been serving a life term.
Luther Burbank plant and flower scientist dies peacefully at his home and is said to rest beneath in a garden with his flowers and trees. A memorial service is planned at Memorial Park in Santa on Wednesday evening, with Judge Ben CALL presiding the tribute.
Fragmentary notice reports Donahey and Tru Toren Taterar involved in a petition for relief at the fairgrounds. Mentions attempts to secure aid, regulate amusements, and restrict passes to fairground employees and exhibitors. Also notes an Ely subdivision rack petition filed in the common pleas court.
Elkton faced a major blaze that devastated the business district. Fire crews from Chesapeake City and nearby towns fought the flames, bringing the fire under control shortly after six this morning. Thousands of visitors from New York and Philadelphia watched as the town center, including Singmin's department store and Weiss Pharmacy, suffered significant damage.
Fragmentary OCR describes personal property tax assessment details. It mentions blanks and items, a form, and an officer authorized to administer a sworn oath for tax purposes. The readable portion lacks names, dates, or locations to identify a full item or action.
On Saturday night Gilew faced charges for intoxication and driving while intoxicated. Police reports describe a disturbance near Ridze Loos and an incident at a store building. An Aweman in an area Stee S101 is noted in the records.
Harold Stock reports his son was bitten on the leg by a police dog owned by John Grouse of Middle Avenue while papers were being delivered. The dog escaped, and Grouse was seeking shelter at his home as neighbors filed complaints about the incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Ardea Butler facing charges in a court martial context. The text is garbled with names and phrases like cab, wokner, and pully. No clear outcome or date is discernible from the readable portions.
A trial begins over the murder of a woman found dead at a farm two miles south of Newcomerstown after her husband Traver Tuscarasvas allegedly disposed of the body. The couple had a estranged marriage with a pending divorce filed January 18. A January 26 arrest connected to a mail tampering case and other bank coalition notes were also reported.
The grand jury will meet tomorrow for a short two to three day session. They will consider causes since the last meeting and review new cases arriving during this term. This is a preventive session and may extend over a month for continued investigation.
Multiple traffic accidents are described with chaotic OCR text noting drivers and vehicles involved. Fragmentary lines reference a car into a lamppost and another collision with a driver and bystanders. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
An Ohio council declared today before the Women's Conference that churches must lead in educated development of sentiment. The statement urged enforcement and intelligent evangelization as essential steps.
A fragmentary report describes a theft with pockets picked and $77 stolen. Five men are named with vague descriptions including a small build, brown cap, and differing coats. Authorities seek information on the whereabouts of a man named Thomes as part of the inquiry.
Ex soldiers in uniform join a wide search for James Lyons who escaped Norwalk jail. Authorities posted guards on roads into Sandy and Sandusky as Sheriff Cale and Chief Walngates lead patrols with local American Legion members aiding the manhunt. Traces of Lyons and a tunnel risk raising a chase through low lands and brush as crews sweep surrounding areas.
In a police court session, Griffiths and associates faced multiple charges. Charles Stankard noted a prior parole status as the Griffiths case drew attention alongside liquor transport costs and refunds. Walter Stephan’s traffic violation was dismissed. Orra Beal, Andrew Murray, and William Sullivan were fined for intoxication or related ordinances.
A fisherman who dropped dead from heart disease while fishing near the fring field road was recovered today by searchers. The body of Frank was found in the camp off the let fringe area after he collapsed on April 12.
In Snorwauk Ohio inmate Seared sulked as officers used a spoon key to open a county jail cell door. Sheriff Gregor reported the incident, noting the escape attempt was thwarted hours later with a guard’s quick response.
A fragmented rural dispatch notes a morning event on Secomb Street and nearby lanes. The text mentions a sheriff, a meal, and railroad references, with unclear details about a shooting that allegedly occurred the day prior and statements from a local union member.
In Norwalk, Ohio, county officials dispatched a large force to the jail region as authorities mount an immediate search for an escaped inmate facing murder trial. The pursuit began after a break from custody at the Norwalk jail on the eve of the scheduled proceedings.
Fragmentary report cites Brookhart and Steck in a tight SE district contest with claims of a near two to three vote margin. Supporters insist Steck won or will be seated amid disputed tallies and a potential challenge.
The Gulf of Venezuela tanker explosion near Port Arthur Texas Sunday left over a score of charred bodies. Officials under marine superintendent George N Bilas investigated amid strict censorship, with three seriously injured hospitalized and no further details released.
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