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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1925

Page

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Heat Wave to Persist as Rain Seen Tomorrow

Washington report notes unprecedented April heat across the eastern half of the country with temperatures in the 84 to 86 range near city hall. Forecasters predict cooler dawns but rising temperatures later today and tonight, with thundershowers expected in the lower Lake region, Ohio and middle Mississippi states, and along the Atlantic coast tomorrow.

Washington United States Weather Bureau East Lower Lake Ohio Middle Mississippi Atlantic

Full Year Auto Tax In Effect In Ohio

Ohio motorists must pay a full year auto license fee for pleasure cars due to the Brown gasoline tax act. Commercial cars retain 25 percent quarterly reductions. The rule, effective April 17, applies to licenses issued after April 1 through April 17, with prior reductions already paid.

Columbus Ohio Crabbe Tulingglong Brown

Daylight Time In Effect Sunday Across Eastern Cities

Daylight saving time starts Sunday at 2:00 AM in New York City and most eastern cities with clocks set forward one hour. Railroads and local schedules adjust to DST, banks and stock exchanges plan accordingly, with DST running until the last Sunday in September. New England states split on adoption while New Jersey allows optional change. Philadelphia faces unofficial use amid state bills.

New York New York City The Stock Exchange New England Connecticut Rhode Island Massachuetts New Hampshire Vermont Jersey Philadelphia Pinchot

Mino ACS BEGING MEDITERRANEAN TOUR

Attorney Helen T. Acs of Lorain leaves for New York to sail on the U S Patria for Madrid the first lap of a European tour. She will visit Spain Algeria Palermo Naples Rome Florence Mt Vesuvius Switzerland Budapest the Carpathians and the Rhine before Paris and London. Accompanied by Mrs Lepetskey and Mrs Kochis of Lorain for the initial leg.

Helen T. Acs Lorain New York City U. S. Patria Madrid Miss Acs Spain Algiers Palermo Naples Rome Florence Mt. Vesuvius Switzerland Budapest Carpathian Mountain Region Rhine River Europe Paris London Cherbourg Lebethan Stephen Lepetskey B. Kochis

Hughes honored in American Society of International Law election

Charles E. Hughes, former secretary of state, was unanimously reelected president of the American Society of International Law at the nineteenth annual meeting. Elihu Root was named honorary president. Otto Wiedfeld, former German ambassador to the United States, has become the leading directing figure at the Krupp works in Germany.

Hughes Washington Charles E. Hughes American Society of International Law Elihu Root Krupp Wors Berlin Otto Wiedfeld German Am Ssador United States Just Krupp Works Germany

Wool staff receive many compliments broadcast tonight

A Day's Studio program on WGBL last night ran from 8 pm to 9 pm after a late start due to wire trouble. The WGBL staff, unpaid thus far, earned praise for the opening night's success. The list includes Lee W. Perkins Tanager Al Ernst Rawson Stark Frank S. Rust Irvin Getzey Gilchrist Earl Jolly and Mr Stark. WGBL plans an old time dance program starting at midnight tonight.

WGBL Lee W. Perkins al Ernst Rawson Stark Frank S. Rust Irvin Getzey Elyria Telephone Co Mr. Gilchrist Lo- Tain Telephone Co Earl Jolly Electrical and Mechanical Service Co Mr. Stark

Auto crash on Woodford avenue injures Popp

W H Harvey of 127 Warren avenue collided with Andrew Popp of 340 Vulcans on Woodford avenue at about 7 p m Friday. Popp suffered a slight cut from flying glass. The report notes two separate court motions in Lorain involving four men and a new trial request in a drug possession case. Statements reference a banquet at Belden school and a commencement speaker A P Sandles from Columbus. Elyria and Lorain obituaries and church notes are included along with a child’s burn accident and a broken needle incident at Memorial hospital.

W. H. Harvey Warren Ave Andrew Popp Woodford Avenue Popp Pear Toad Lorain Common Pleas Court Mike Porl Vasel Vass Nick Babos Vagel Netaten

Rotary Calls Elyria Boys to Church Week Observance

The New York City Rotary Club brings Boys Week to Elyria with church day events on Sunday. Pastors plan sermons and invitations to boys and families to foster religious faith and parental involvement. A Citizenship Day talk by John K. Doane will fuel adult support for boycitizen training. A Saturday play day at YMCA camp invites unvisited Foundation campers, with transportation and refreshments organized by Rotary members.

New York City Rotary Club Rotary Elyria G. A. Brown United Presbyterian Church Emerson “Poste Elyria Rotary Club John K. Doane Cleveland Mr. Poste Ymc.a Vermilion River Little Joe Boddy

Connecticut Valley Looked To For New England Quake

Cambridge Mass April 25 The Connecticut valley expected to be the stamping ground of the next New England earthquake said Professor K F Mather geology professor at Harvard University He said quakes in the district are not destructive and noted four faults or quake centers in New England have been heard from except the Connecticut valley

Cambridge Mass Connecticut Valley New England K. F. Mather Harvard University Harvard Mather

Hudson cars take a drop Detroit April 25 Hudson Motor Car Co reduces prices

The Hudson Motor Car Co announces price cuts of 95 on the Hudson coach 100 on the Hudson fire and seven passenger sedans. Essex cars price unchanged. New prices place Hudson coach 1250 Five Passenger Sedan 1695 and Seven Passenger Sedan 1795. Reduction called lowest point in Hudson history. Also reports: New trial sought in Hare case and Joe Davis fined for traffic violation in Columbus.

Hudson Detroit Hudson Motor Car Co Hudson Fire Essex

Deny Charges Of Convicted Officers In Prohibition Scandal

United States District Attorney Haroth E May denied charges that four policemen were promised immunity after confessing to graft on the force. He presented a signed paper by the four and two others agreeing to resign. Three signers were indicted. Wuest Strieder and Brackmeier were ruled out for lack of evidence. The other three, Von Volen Grissi and Linkensdorfer, were sentenced after admitting bribery acts. Municipal Prosecutor O Connell asked dismissal of 23 grafters arrested, seventeen of whom faced prohibition violations.

Harry Wuest Wm. Strieder Adolph Brackmeier Wsa May Arthur J. von Volen Grissi Urban Linkensdorfer Joseph O'Connell Wm D Alexander

City Cleared Of Small Pox After Quarantine Ends

Sanitary Officer F H Williams announced the last small pox case in the city was removed from quarantine. The relieved family was Bert Garrison and spouse at 110 Blaine Street, both recovering. A nearby case involved chiropractor M A Abbe on Center Ridge Road East of the city limits.

F. H Williams Williams Bert Garrison Blaine Street Garrison Center Ridge

Higher Ups Escape in Liquor Probe

The second federal grand jury probing the Havner Distillery liquor diversion to bootleg channels recessed without indicting any so called higher ups. Two indictments were returned naming Harry A. Grossberg for forging the Armand Drug and Candy Company on permit applications and Louis Gluck of Cleveland as a conspirator in the Ohio liquor permit scandal and nuisance by possession of illicit liquor. Gluck, arrested, posted $1500 bail. Judge Westenhaver favored Grossberg's attorneys in dismissing two forgery indictments but soon issued a secret indictment echoing those charges. Grossberg pleaded not guilty and a trial was tentatively set for Wednesday.

Cleveland Havner Troy Harry A. Grossberg Armand Drug and Candy Company Hayner Louis Gluck

Enlistment Push for Elyria Youths to CMTC Camp

James A. Hewitt reports a Columbus envoy will visit Elyria next week to boost enlistments for the Citizens Military Training Camps. The county CMTC chairman notes Ohio’s quota is 6 percent, with West Virginia already complete.

Elyria Citizens Military Training Camp Association Columbus James A. Hewitt Hewitt CMTC Ohio West Virginia

M V Dent Will Be Buried Monday in Cleveland

The death of M V Dent occurred suddenly at his Castalia avenue home in Cleveland yesterday. He was the husband of Margaret Emerich. The body will be brought to Mrs A E Sump's home at 210 Blaine street for funeral services at St Marys church Monday morning at nine o clock.

Elymian Rowley Lorain West 23Rd Street Lora Garvin Avenue Elyria M. V. Dent Castalia Avenue Cleveland Margaret Emerich A. E. Sump Blaine Street St. Mary's Church

Man Succumbs After Suicide Attempt in LaGrange

Bert Harrison, 45, of LaGrange, died at Memorial hospital shortly after 7 p m today from a suicide attempt made yesterday at his home. He had been ill for two weeks, left his bed, obtained a gun, and shot himself in the head. He was taken to the hospital by Sudro's ambulance. funeral arrangements are pending at Sudro Morgue.

Bert Harrison LaGrange Memorial Hospital Harrison Sudro

Described as Circus Desperado Wagner Convicted of First Degree Murder

Kennie Wagner, 22, famed for circus skills, found guilty of first degree murder for killing John Smith and Hugh Webb Hers in Blountville. Jury recommends death by electrocution. Wagner, calm, faces Mississippi murder charge as bounty of $1000 offered.

Blountville Tenn Kennie Wagner John Smith Hugh Webb Kingsport Lyle Burrow Chase Wagner Mississippi

Railroad ore delivery charge upheld as reasonable

Washington April 25 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that the railroad delivery charge on iron ore shipments from the Great Lakes to Carnegie Steel Company plant in Youngstown Ohio is reasonable.

Washington Great Lakes Carengie Steel Company Youngstown Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission

Murder Mystery Near McGuffey Claims Farmer’s Life

The lifeless body of T. G. McGuffey, a wealthy farmer and businessman, was found near his home in McGuffey. He was shot through the heart, with his own gun across his chest. Coroner Stanson and Prosecutor Lees investigate as neighbors recall a night noise in the barn. The evidence suggests the tragedy may have been the work of murderers.

HhowlUs T . G. McGuffey McGuffey Stanson Lees Mc Guffey Oced Belef McGuffey

King George and Queen Arrive as Piracy Crisis Intensifies

London reports indicate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived to address piracy threats near Pro s after a raid on the Ta River. Crowds watched as naval vessels moved in. Berlin recounts a deadly youth shooting amid rioting just ahead of a presidential election. Communist activity in Sofia prompts arrests connected to a Bulgarian conspirator. Honolulu notes a major naval maneuver as the US fleet blocks the Hawaiian islands with intensified Blue and Black forces engaged in the largest exercise in American history.

Honolulu United States Americas

Robbers Steal Silk From Scharge Brothers Mill

Four masked armed men held up the watchman at Scharge Brothers silk mill in East Rutherford Carlstadt early today and stole about 25000 dollars worth of silk carried away in a truck

Ruthford N. J Scharge Brothers Carlstadt

Acquit Senator Wheeler in Great Falls Oil Case

Senator Burton E. Wheeler of Montana was acquitted on misusing his office to obtain favors for a client before federal departments. He now seeks an early Washington trial on a second indictment for conspiring to fraudulent government oil and gas lands. Wheeler cites the Daugherty era and calls for relief to resume his senate duties.

Great Falls Mont Burton E. Wheeler Montane Washington Daugherty Wheeler Edwin 8. Booth Solicitor the Interior Gordon Campbell Montana Wheeler Senate Harry Daugherty Department of Justice Campbell

Air Service Journal stock sale amid controversy continues

Army and Navy flying officers tied to the Official Air Service Journal are ordered to dispose of their stock and sever ties with the publication after the U S Air Forces Magazine was muzzled during the dispute. The action follows Brigadier General Mitchell's demotion as Congress remains stirred by the affair.

Army U. S. Air Forces Magazine

Central Labor Union Holds Regular Meeting

A well attended session of the Central Labor Union at Painters Hall last night saw C. H. Kopp preside. All building crafts in the city are now affiliated with the central body. Harris, Painters local, was elected secretary, succeeding Kopp who resigned. Reports from the union label committee and the legislation committee highlighted progress.

Central Labor Union Painters’ Hall C. H. Kopp U, Harris Central Union Committee On

Navy officers to face General Court Martial over liquor aboard Beaufort

Washington April 25 Orders were issued convening a General Court Martial to try Lieut. Commander D W Fuller and other officers of the Naval Transport Beaufort accused of liquor offenses upon return from southern waters. The court will assemble at Hampton Roads Naval Base next Monday morning with Captains Traut Cocke Gudder and Meiner and Commanders Bogart Ware and Smith named to the panel and as Judge Advocate General.

Washington D W. Fuller Beaufort Hampton Roads Naval Base FL A Traut A. C Cocke E O C

Edison Miller Edison Wedding At Harvard Appleton Chapel

Families of Edison Ford and Firestone gather in Cambridge Mass for the late afternoon wedding of Miss Anna M Osterhout daughter of Professor and Mrs W W Osterhout to Theodore Miller Edison son of the electrical wizard Thomas E Edison and Mrs Edison. Edsel Ford Harvey Firestone and families attend. Bishop William Anderson will officiate at Appleton Chapel. Miss Qulzaj Osterhout serves as maid of honor.

Cambridge Mass Edison Ford and Firestone Anna M Osterhout W. W. Osterhout Theodore Miller Edison Thomas E. Edison Henry Ford Edsel Ford Harvey Firestong William Anderson Methodist Church Appleton Chapel Harvard Qulzaj Osterhout

Bank Hold Up In St Paul Gains 15000 In Cash

St Paul on Friday afternoon three armed bandits robbed the City Bank of 15000 in currency. Eight or ten customers and two tellers were forced at gunpoint to watch the heist. The robbers escaped, authorities said.

ST. Paul

Fire Department Establishes Public Information Bulletin Board

Elyria creates a fire dept controlled bulletin board beside city hall to broadcast fire prevention tips and community safety information. Chief W N Bates will supervise content including fires and prevention, with no political advertising allowed and local firms thanked for material contributions.

Elytia Fire Department W. N. Bates Elyria Bates Elyria Safety Council

Dredging Contract for Black River Debris Approved

Ohio attorney general received a dredging contract for the Black river debris from the 1924 tornado. The $60,000 project, funded by General Assembly appropriations, is under form approval and first checks by the Department of Public Works. Weather outlook notes generally fair to showers next week with near normal to above normal temperatures early week.

Columbus Black River General Assembly Crabbe Department of Public Works Washington Region of Great Lakes Ohio Valley

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Mino Acs Belden Cook A. P Sandles Macadam Association State Josephine Bailey Everett Bliss East Broad Street ELA Conn William P. Hare Liverpool Harriet Weger Weger Hares Joe Davis Hinkson Davis Broad Street Lodi Street ENVOY Halifax Man King George and Qiesn England Mediterranean Wes Ant jPlavna Bulgaria Gentral Labor Union TAY Laines Izaad ST. Paul Bank Fire Dept BOARD Parsch Lumber Co J. A. Lucas Jim Armitage
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