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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
1
Columbus reports a dramatic closing of Ohio's General Assembly as 34 vetoes were overridden in a session that stretched to 1:55 am. The body passed the Buchanan Bible Bill and Mayneto Bible Bill while sending most other measures to the governor for action.
The United States Government sues Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp in Philadelphia seeking 11 to 15 million dollars for alleged overcharges in wartime ship construction. Bethlehem counters in New York seeking 9 million dollars, claiming government underpaid for ships. Charles M Schwab, former head of the emergency fleet corporation, is named in the filings amid denials.
Marilda Braunbeck of Kingsville Ashtabula county won first place at the northeastern Oho county school oratorical contest in Kent Ohio. Helen Hodell of Orville Wayne county took second and Senneth Lloyd of Fitch township Mahonig county placed third. Lela Pippert of South Amherst Lorain county was among 12 competitors. Braunbeck is noted as the only girl to win the contest before, having won third place last year. Attendance marked the largest in the event’s history.
John Fea kie of Elyria was arrested on a charge of driving an auto while intoxicated. He claimed a flat tire caused the wobble but the judge fined him 100 dollars plus costs. Unable to pay, Fealie remains in jail.
Divorce granted today by Judge A R Webber to Lucille Brooks of Ridgeville from Lawrence Brooks on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Euclid Candy Co of Cleveland sues CGA Upper Lorain for 375.51 on account. Western Reserve Finance Co pursues Dr L J Wehr for 189.49 on note secured by a mortgage. Auto spring flung from street into Loeffler tin shop window at 627 Broad St after car ran over it. large hole broken the window.
Robert Miller of 203 Cleveland Street was fined $5 and costs for speeding and reckless driving after a Lodi Street crash at around 30 p.m. Friday in police court. He allegedly struck two autos driven by Paul Thorney of 115 Nichols Street and Charles Schue of 648 West Broad Street at Lodi and Chestnut. A defendant in the intoxication case, Hay Gould, had the charge dismissed when another youth admitted driving the auto. A. J. Rosskopf of 23 Cleveland was fined $5 for intoxication and Earl Esler was fined $1 for failing to stop entering Broad Street at Lod Street.
The Court of Appeals upheld that a portion of a public highway within Avon Lake is a state road under the State Highway department. The village’s failure to repair does not, by itself, render the village liable for injuries caused by the road’s disrepair.
Federal agents searched Lorain for Harold Preble who was wanted to testify in the Haynor liquor case in Cleveland. He was not found. A separate report notes 500 people vaccinated at Hahnemann group in Philadelphia after a smallpox quarantine was ordered for the hospital and related facilities.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes and General Pershing led the public events in Boston marking the Lexington battle’s 150th anniversary. They planned calls on Gov. Fuller and Mayor Curley, a City Hall reception, a chamber of commerce lunch, and a North Church observance in the evening.
Warnings issued by the director of public safety and the fire chief urge families to avoid delays and hazards during the drought shutoff. Gas fires and hot water heaters must be managed, water supplies secured, and rubbish fires avoided as Elyria plans an eight hour outage from 2 a m to around 10 a m with a new two ton piece of apparatus aiding the dam project between Elyria and Lake Avenue.
A fog bound collision in New York between the municipal ferries Queens and Bronx near slip No 1 off the Battery endangered 1000 passengers. The Queens was crushed and out of service but no injuries were reported as passengers moved to safety. Commissioner Mills ordered an investigation into blame.
Lorain High School reports a violin stolen from a student during post tornado quartering and later returned by mail addressed to the school. In Washington, Lieutenant Meinrad A. Schur of Portland Oregon and Earl E. Reber of San Diego California were chosen as air pilots to accompany Lieutenant Commander Richard E Byrd on the MacMillan polar expedition.
Three Cincinnati men James Hayes Fred Bullerdick and Robert Kinney sentenced to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for conspiring to violate the federal prohibition law say they will not appeal. They prefer jail to the expense of further court fights through the U C circuit court of appeals and the Supreme Court.
Washington, April 8. President Coolidge in a radio address praises women of the World Fair in Chicago and urges constant efficiency and economy in government and business. He notes the fair’s finances were managed on a strict budget with profits and a comfortable margin.
Two smallpox cases linger in the city area with one new case reported Friday morning involving the wife of Bert Garrison on Blane street who is recovering. She had been vaccinated but not soon enough according to sanitary officer F H Williams. Two new light cases were reported from Elyria township.
Francis A. Goodall reports from Lexington Mass on April 18 noting Lexington Green as the birthplace of liberty where Minutemen resisted British forces. The 150th anniversary observance leads to a mid June pageant drama titled Lexington on an amphitheatre stage, with the event continuing on Page 2.
Mrs Hume Lenahan a 24 year old bride of three days was killed when two cars collided in Central Park in New York City. Ernest Eckhard 20 and Solomon Levy 23 were arrested charged with technical homicide. Eckhard suffered a fractured right arm and Levy had contusions and bruises.
R T Kreider, 49, owner of dry goods stores in Barberton Wadsworth and Medina, was killed when his automobile collided with a Norfolk and Western train at a rural crossing between Rutland and Wadsworth. His wife and three children survive. Weather forecast notes showers Sunday night and midweek with periods of fair weather and cooler temperatures later in the week.
Paul Applegate, a Greenville farmer, embraced religion and burned seven acres of tobacco after two evangelists preached against the crop. He had landlords haul away his share, but refused to sell or give it away, insisting it remain with his brethren. The scene drew a large crowd as the field was set ablaze.
Washington April 18 The department of labor reported in a survey of Wilkes Barre Jacksonville Butte and Passaic that about half of 40000 women workers are married and many live with husbands while juggling work and family The findings stress that many women work out of necessity not leisure and call for recognition of their social and economic burdens as part of the 1920 census analysis.
Mrs Hattie Amelia Squires 55 was found dead in bed at 118 Blame Street from heart trouble. Survived by husband Arthur, daughter Airs Gertrude M Yost, two grandchildren and sister Mrs Chas Hopkins. Funeral at late home Tuesday 2 p m conducted by Rev Brown. Burial Ridge Lawn.
At Grafton Farm near Elyria preliminary work on a new state institution for the feeble minded may start within a month. Sen William R Comings and State Welfare Director John E Harper announced plans to drill a 12 inch water well and possibly a second to meet a 250000 gallons per day capacity, with a $5000追加 appropriated for water supply studies and a $1,000,000 construction fund authorized for the next two years.
Luelle Jones of Lorain did not plead at arraignment on an indictment charging soliciting for an immoral purpose. Her attorney asked to delay for filing a demurrer or motion to quash, bond set at 500 dollars, next hearing Wednesday April 22. Her father Rev T Howard Jones said she is innocent, calling it a frameup. Bonders struggled to secure a signer. Mathew Jackson joined as a signer with the family.
Word comes of the death of Mrs. August Smith in Los Angeles California. She formerly lived with her family on West Seventh street and was a faithful member of St John’s Lutheran church in this city. She was well known for her excellent qualities and many friends here.
New York actress Miss O Baider attempted suicide in her room at the McAlpin Hotel. She was found faint and in a pink nightgown after telephoning for a doctor. Two notes on a table referenced a kind woman and a man named Sidney. She was taken to Bellevue hospital, where doctors expect recovery.
Three men died in a three cornered duel outside the Fist National Bank in East St. Louis near noon today. Policeman David Mohler tried to intervene during a gum fight between two duelists and fired his weapon in defense, but was fatally shot along with the other combatants.
Lorain planning department unfolds a 32 million building program for the year. Projects include a 400 thousand dollar Broadway office, a 200 thousand dollar Cleveland Trust Co. building, 600 thousand dollars in church construction, with remaining funds for dwellings. Labor's wage demands raise concern over project pacing and possible postponements of church work until funds grow.
Lorain officials plan to seek adoption of a city charter to gain home rule and enable local legislation without conflicting with state laws. The move aims to empower Lorain to enact ordinances independently for municipal needs.
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