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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
16
The Safety Director announced new traffic rules for crosswalks and intersections. Red means stop, green means go, yellow cautions. pedestrians must wait for signals and motorists should use extreme right for left turns on four corners except certain two corner turns. Pedestrians should move with traffic under police guidance.
George Herman Ruth, famed Yankee slugger, paid his Massachusetts state income tax for 1923-24 after a collection warrant was issued. He claimed his farm in Sudbury and his residence outside the state affected his tax status.
The Moose lodge announces the erection of a large dance hall costing 90000 dollars on the Lake road west of Leavitt road. Construction begins at once. Shoemaking is cited as a major industry with over one million pairs produced annually.
Fragmented text describes a remedy for stomach and intestinal trouble with claims of rapid relief. Mentions fear, sleep problems, weekly dosing, and a Mrs Cole Adlevika. Contains unclear references to health effects and personal testimonies without verifiable details.
Columbus April 15 The past fe of Dr Bowmgao, she married Ferne Rogers here weeks age to 50 to jai soon after for Ron-pa, Hotel bill was paraded before him today when Mrs Robert Lesser of Newark arrived and identifed him as the man the married in New York July 1914 A grand jury will consider a bigamy charge after Miss Rogers claimed Bowman deserted her and never obtained a divorce before marrying Miss Rogers Mrs Lesser said she also married Bowman under the name Lesser and loaned him money for the wedding ring according to the testimony
Ohio Governor Donahue bids a statewide probe into the welfare department tuberculosis cow issue and seeks a thorough review of Workmen’s Compensation medical liens. He vows to pressure reforms in state departments, names A. P. Sandles and W. Harkley as speakers at the Hardin County Jefferson Day banquet with about 1000 attendees.
A Elyria man joined Day's campaign in Columbus on April as a Republican candidate for governor. Marley Eve Frank KR. Fauver Viviia, former state superintendent of the department of public works, took charge.
London April two. The Prince of Wales left for Biarritz today seeking a health recovery not as good as doctors desire. The trip aims to improve his condition and restore his strength amid ongoing medical advice.
Davey, addressing a public gathering, argues the U S government is a servant not a master and cites waste in the Post Office and other departments. He calls for broad reorganization, reduced overhead, and elimination of about 100000 unnecessary employees while urging decisive leadership.
The venire of the petit jury for the April term was drawn this morning to appear next Monday at nine o clock. Jurors were selected from all five counties and many women are listed for service. Names include Lorain residents like William McAllister and Margaret May, Elyria’s Stella Vonwar, Oberlin’s Seth Gomstich, and others from Lorain, Elyria, Avon, and surrounding towns.
Springfield Ohio April reports Rev A Trohe former pastor of Eatuoad Congregational Church denounces accusations as one sided and exaggerated. He is slated for trial soon at Croton before the Central Ohio Association of Congregational Churches amid disputes over his proposed marriage to Miss Minam Hempstead in Croton.
A county reading contest at East Cate Township school drew a large audience and enthusiasm. Primary winners were Leonard McDaniel LaPorte first and Cleo Ernst Last Carlisle second. High grade winners Hope Grecy La Porte first and Margaret Jamels Chestnut Grove second. Winners will face other township champions at an inter county meet at Vincent school around April 23.
At a Board of Trade meeting the Executive Committee approved buying an electric sign for the roof of the First Savings and Le Building on Cheapside. The sign will read Elphacin istrers three feet high with Board of Trade letters below two feet high. Rent for previous quarters was 75 dollars monthly. current rent is 37.50. The sign cost and upkeep will be covered by the rent savings.
Two actions in the court of common pleas seek to quiet titles on land. John Salo-prim against John Baldwin concerns property in Lorain and requires the defendants to state their claims. The second suit by John P. Gerhart targets unknown heirs of Samuel Surdtch over about thirty acres in Avon 3. A separate incident notes Armin Klein, 25, from Bininesi.t, hospitalized with a broken left arm after falling 13 feet from a ladder while installing an electric sign at Court and Second streets.
Judge AL Ho Weber presides as CP Getty sues Obrist and Gust Ant z over a 1922 auto accident near eighteenth street and LGford. Cross petition seeks damages and Cimapes for auto insurance. Lows Cooper seeks a temporary injunction against Metro Realty Corp to prevent officer tampering with company records. A gray five passenger car found in a ditch near Marxles school is noted, while a divorce petition cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty with custody sought.
The speaker cited a letter from J. D. Varick of Fountain City Tennessee criticizing the anti saloon league and the prohibition party for “lowdown” tactics while recounting cases of liquor sales in government veterans hospitals and drug use among husbands. The report includes grain prices from Toledo with cash quotations for wheat corn oats and related commodities.
Congressman Maron L. Dasex told a student assembly that a leaf symbolizes the world, explaining tree parts and functions. He warned forest wealth declines threaten soil, climate, and rainfall and urged citizens to act to sustain life through forest conservation.
Tiger Flowers, who once toppled Jack Britton, returns to action April 16 to face Joey Gans in a club show at Wilkes-Barre. The bout headlines a lineup as promoters push him back after the loss that cost him the light heavyweight crown in recent ring action.
A lighthearted note asks if luck will favor visitors at George La Rue's Gift Shoppe as Friday evening promises small prizes and cheerful odds for shoppers.
Robert S. Harvey an 11 year old son of a Batavia physician returns home after a three day solo stay in Buffalo. He undertook the journey as a self reliance test set by his parents and regales his friend with the adventure.
Two obituaries and funeral notices describe the deaths of elderly residents with services planned at Holy Cross Church and St. Marys Cemetery. One note lists John Ternes Senior with more than 70 years, while another details a long illness and large family including children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
A crowded program in Quebec featured Krantz from St Armand with a vintage fiddle ensemble. Amherst Quadrilla and fox trots filled the night with old-timey music while guests from Elba Amherst and Lerain attended, celebrating local culture and community talent.
Chicago April 13. Police report a body found near a roadside in Joliet suburb after a bank robbery. Deputy Sheriff Walter Fisher of Wal County identified the robber as a suspect linked to the $37,000 incident. Witnesses named Kostoushi and others. authorities say the suspect killed Fisher to steal Dro McMahan's car.
Ashland Ohio April 150 Club Mansfield Ti former probate judge of Ashland County and county clerk recorder once served in multiple posts and was charge of pneumonia. Relatives say he would not survive the day. Brother of Judge Edwm Mans field at Mansfield. Government duty to protect homes churches and schools emphasized.
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