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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
1
Lorain Ohio April 30 1920 Craft workers weigh wage hikes while contractors plan a lockout suspending all construction work until a settlement is reached. Master painters maintain open shop while sheet metal workers plasterers electricians carpenters and laborers seek raises across hourly scales.
Mrs. Lillian Hardy, township education clerk, says petitions to levy 3200 dollars for eight months of township schools are available at C. J. Smith Gulf road F. A. Decker Murray ridge Mrs. F. M. Smith Lake avenue and L. H. Keller West River road. Some residents in Town Line District oppose nine month terms and petitions may be circulated by volunteers calling these contacts. Bert Reisinger defended past book handling and clarified statements about records when handed to the current clerk.
Lorain April 30 Mayor Clayton Townes of Cleveland informally announced plans to resign in May citing personal business and a move into real estate in Seagrist Florida His statement came during the Spang Baking Co plant opening to Mayor George Hoffman and Chamber of Commerce secretary H G Curtis. Relate More Mines Close
Edward Schief, a taxi driver, was shot dead in front of a Hamilton cafe. Police suspect booze runners dispute sparked the murder. Andrew Kuhlman, 26, severely beaten in the brawl. John Todd Kessner arrested for murder. Schief's wife died weeks earlier in an accidental shooting at home.
Pittsburgh AP April 30. Miss Gypsy Merle Beer 3d, ex nurse, killed herself with a bullet to the heart. A revolver lay beside her body in the apartment where two death notes were found. One note asked to tell her mother. the other to inform Earl Squires. Police say unrequited love for Squires, a married man, led to the tragedy. Sister en route from Cleveland to claim the body. Studebaker reports first quarter 1925 earnings per share of 1.84 with 29,937 cars sold. Detective Parker and attorney Hargrove lead a four state hunt for Christiana Sweet who is believed kidnapped en route to school.
Phoenix April report notes warrants issued for H. S. McClusky secretary to Governor Hunt and George Eberle purchasing agent of the Arizona Highway Department. Charged with possession of liquor found in their car at Nogales. Warrants not yet served on either official at this hour.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis reports no serious labor disputes in the nation as May Day approaches. He notes a sense of satisfaction in the industrial field despite European May Day traditions. The article frame reflects U S industrial calm with ongoing commentary.
Sudbury Massachusetts April 30 Henry Ford, hosted at the Wayside Inn, shares his happiness philosophy. He urges moderation and temperance, advises not to overwork or overeat, and emphasizes relaxation and walking. He says Americans move too fast and that joy comes from purposeful work and diverse interests.
Two Mexican children aged 12 and 14 were killed and 25 Mexicans injured when a wind and hail storm struck Kyle Texas late Tuesday. Twenty injured were treated in local hospitals. Property damage totaled about 190000 dollars.
Former Lorain patrolman E. E. Plice completed a six month county jail term for a statutory charge and was released today. He had served nearly the entire sentence and returned to Lorain, where he has been a jail inmate helper. Washington reports say President Coolidge was vaccinated against smallpox as cases rise, with fifteen deaths since January 1.
William Monschein 45 of Elyria pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to a statutory offense against a 15 year old Lorain girl. Sentencing wasDeferred until Wednesday to allow for parole or mitigating circumstances hearings. The case against Lucille Jones, linked to Monschein, facing two indictments, may affect continuation of his sentence.
Granville reporters describe citizen posses chasing Harl Woodward an ex convict on a road in East Brookfield woods. Shots were fired and Woodward reportedly wounded while he fled with 11 year old Lucille Chatterton into cover.
Balloting of platform men conductors and sub station staff on wage and working condition requests began at the Elyria barns and continued. Workers seek roughly six cents an hour increase from the 49 52 and 54 cent scale before midnight when the current agreement expires. Union official Leo Webber declined comment and said ballots would be tallied tonight with actions to follow, covering about 200 employees across the Cleveland and Southwestern system.
In West Hoboken New Jersey an automobile struck a group of pedestrians killing one woman and injuring four others. The car sped fifty yards after the first impact and driver Thomas Canopen twenty four was held on a technical manslaughter charge.
In Cleveland on April 20 1922 three defendants pleaded guilty before Judge D C Westenhaver reflecting the federal grand jury probe into Hayner Distillery bonded liquor from Troy. Harry Grogsberg Armand Drug and Candy Co pleaded guilty to conspiracy while Armand Gardos former company president pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Louis Gluck also pleaded guilty to conspiracy and maintaining a nuisance by liquor possession. Sentence deferred pending trial of J E Russell former prohibition director Ohio Merle Copeland and Warren Barnett among seven others in the first probe.
In Detroit on April 30 the Very Reverend Warren Lincoln Rogers was consecrated Bishop Coadjutor of the Ohio Diocese. Hundreds braved rain to attend at St Pauls Cathedral with a 7:30 morning service and an 8 oclock prayer. A 1000 strong procession moved from the church to the cathedral amid notable ecclesiastical attendance from across the United States.
John Haefner a 43 year old stock farmer from near Kingsman Warren county is under arrest on an open charge in the death of his wife Sunday. Her skull was fractured and her face caved in with blood stains found in the kitchen and bedroom a quantity of whiskey was discovered Haefner says she was injured in a fall the coroner will hold an inquest this afternoon
Ossining, April 20. John Farina Morris Diamond and Joseph Diamond face execution by electric chair tonight for 1923 Brooklyn bank messenger murders. Farina planned the crime with a bone handle toothbrush dagger. guards discovered two oranges bound together as the weapon. Diamond broke down. all three await governor’s reprieve.
In Gladstone Michigan on April 30 girl students join a boycott sparked by a faculty order that they must wear ties in class. Only about 25 percent of pupils attend as teachers enforce the rule while marching boys chant We have no ties on us with red handkerchiefs, bugles, drums and banners. Superintendent C H Tague says students may stay out as long as they wish.
Youngstown report states Tom Jakunich died of tuberculosis days after shooting his wife as she slept. Doctors had warned he would die soon, and he killed himself to avoid leaving her. Mrs Jakunich survived and later bore a baby daughter. Chicago note follows on Vodiana Dunes murder mystery seeking identification of a charred Chesterton victim by her teeth.
Gov Donahey vetoes the Buchanan measure that would have required compulsory Bible reading in public schools. He cites religious liberty and the separation of church and state, recalling prior vetoes and the heated legislative fight backed by Ku Klux Klan supporters. The bill is dead for practical purposes as the legislature will not reconvene.
Ohio Wesleyan University faculty members wrote to President Coolidge urging refusal of proposed battle fleet maneuvers in Australian waters. They warn the war game could heighten tensions in the Orient over the Japanese exclusion act and the letter was signed by nearly all faculty.
Federal authorities open an inquiry into the status of Miss Mary Mac Swiney Irish republican advocate in the United States and deny any intent to deport if she is illegally present. Immigration records do not show her entry or a passport or immigrant visa.
YMCA Camp on Vermilion River invites boys aged 10 to 15 who have not attended a YMCA camp and are not YMCA members. Registration at the Rotary table tonight or tomorrow morning secures one of limited autos. Meet at YMCA building Saturday at 1 PM for a day trip returning by dark.
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