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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
4
James A Hewitt and the Safety Department report improved awareness of the new traffic signals after the Chronicle Telegram published the rules. Red means stop, and motorists are urged to obey the signal as drivers adjust over the next week or two.
Multiple death notices reported. Mrs Oder Harris of 501 Middle Avenue dies after illness at 62. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at her home, Rev. Wm. Ase officiating, burial at Wellington. Also Owen Garrett 23, died at 116 Belle Avenue after four months illness. survived by parents, two sisters and two brothers. funeral from Sudyro Funeral Home with Christian Science Church in charge, burial Ridgelawn. James Flaherty of Grafton dies at home. survived by wife Margaret and three children. funeral Monday 9:50 AM Immaculate Conception Church, burial St John’s Cleveland. Walter Chicolm, 32, arrested for purchasing cartridges, claimed poverty and despair.
An advertisement describes a treatment claiming swift relief from stomach and intestinal ailments. It asserts injections and severe symptoms were alleviated by a single dose, praising the product as life saving and promising refunds.
Leonard Sheges secretary of Y C A and governor of the first district Ohio Rotary clubs received a $200 purse for his services at the two day Rotarians convention in Youngstown Ohio. Eleven round table discussions opened the conference as speakers from New York Tennessee Ohio and Cleveland addressed the crowd. Grover Patterson publisher of the Toledo Blade criticized the Ku Klux Klan, calling it a moral cowardly secret order.
Washington April 16 The Interstate Commerce Commission rebuffed the Van Sweringen plan while signaling a potential broader consolidation. Frisco directors were authorized to hold interlocking posts on Chicago Rock Island and Pacific as talks continue with Nickel Plate. Frisco argues closer cooperation would boost public benefit through better routes and increased interchange while limiting overextension.
Columbus April 15 Joseph Bishop a well known Ohio labor leader today announced his decision to retire to private life on April 30 after about 26 years as a state official. A Civil War veteran and former head of Ohio war records he has long been connected with the adjutant general’s department. Previously he served 16 years on the old state board of arbitration and was national president of the Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers. He opposed strikes and urged conciliation and arbitration between employer and employee.
Two suspicious men loitered near a Chestnut Street residence last night. Officers M. L. Obfus and Ir Gibson identified them but found the men had disappeared.
Elyre municipal gold fish were swimming about in the park fountain opposite City Hall this morning for the first time. Park Custodian Tori Monroe and assistants were draining the fountain yesterday to remove its final inhabitants. The city’s alligator Mlutt will remain at Fire Station for two weeks to a month longer as crowds visit the park this summer.
On April 16 a large delegation from Wil will visit the county commissioners with a petition carrying over 3 000 names. The petition asks for two bond issues to fund a new bridge across the river at Lith Street. The commissioners indicated they will submit the proposal to voters if petitions are filed.
Norwalk Ohio April 16 in a courtroom “arsenal” the state began presenting testimony to convict James Lyon in the killing of Cleveland agent Frank McGrath. Prosecutor Edgar G. Martin showed revolvers rifles and bloodstained evidence while outlining the Lyon brothers’ alleged roles and the Alpena arrest.
Lorain county bids open at 1 40 PM for Oberlin Avenue paving in Lorain. The project spans from the Naval Plate railroad to the Train City views, using reinforced concrete. The city, township, and county will share costs after long consideration.
The council urged adherence to the eighteenth amendment and Volstead Act, dismissing wets calls for personal liberty as delusion. It cited enforcement difficulties in relaxing restrictions and argued prohibition reduces crime and vice, with church leaders urging stricter enforcement and support for the measure.
Indictments and pleas include Paul Belt of South Amherst facing a gambling house charge and a $200 bond for operating an automobile while intoxicated. Chester Coreen of Lorain pleads not guilty to highway robbery. Trials set for Edith DeHart and Maude Bootzier for diamond ring theft from Savmage jewelry. Edward Gabet enters noppt guilty to a statutory charge. Email Laterewicz of South Amherst pleads not guilty to assault and battery with $750 bond. New York jewelry case rewards detetectives for Whitte more Kramer gang.
Three youths from Lorain were sentenced by Juvenile Judge H C Wilcox to reform school in Lancaster after being found guilty of breaking into school buildings on three occasions. They damaged property, tore up records, and threw ink on walls and doors as part of depredations. The Lorain Board of Education sought a strong example to curb further trouble. After sentencing they returned home with their parents and will be escorted to Lancaster tomorrow morning.
The Lorain County Automobile Club received strip maps guiding motorists from Elyria to Chicago Perrisburg Elrita Sandusky Toledo and other points east west and south. Henry Miller, club secretary, announced the new maps arrived in Elyria this morning via Fred Volmer, secretary of the Erie County Automobile Club.
Paris fashion notes describe a bold beauty trend using gilded teeth and gilded tongues as striking contrast to dark lips. Report mentions the ultra fashionable set embracing metallic mouth accents as a sign of modern style.
A suit filed this year by GN Liles and JL Jenkins seeks 1796 against defendants over a farm agreement with Elynia and TLake in Huroncom bee. Separately a wedding scene unfolds as Justice George unites Jose McAyis and Juini Navarro in Lori, a ceremony followed by arrest of the groom.
The second week banking report shows student participation in thrift through schools. Of 595 pupils, 201 new accounts opened and 936 save, totaling $4210 across buildings. The goal is fifty percent of students saving, viewed as encouraging progress.
The page lists current prices for cheese eggs oleomargarine poultry and produce in Cleveland. It shows quotes for extra firsts cheese eggs and various cuts, along with potatoes oranges mushrooms cucumbers and other items with unit prices and packaging notes.
Receipts and price trends for CLIVELAVE LIVESTOCK CLEVLAND and TOLEDO on April 15 16 show receipts of cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges. Cleveland notes slow market and mixed grades including good to choice cattle and varied hogs while Toledo reports steady hogs and slow veal calves and sheep/slow lambs with price spreads.{"}
James A. Heasitt county chairman urges reservations for summer Citizens Training Camps to avoid disappointment. Lorain County quota is 15. about 10 enlisted so far. Camps include Knox Fort My and Bennamay Harrison Fort with all expenses paid for six weeks.
Forest Week will be observed from April 28 to 23 in this city. Churches will call on residents to attend services and participate in planting trees to counter deforestation. The program aims to replace destroyed trees and enhance city beauty through reforestation efforts.
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