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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
1
Steve Hells of 209 West River was arrested for liquor charges for the sixth time. He pleaded not guilty, then guilty, paying $1090 and costs. He faces potential jail time if convicted again under state law.
State Board of Health writes to the local health board urging action on plumbing in the city. At a monthly meeting officials discussed reports, condemned conditions, and planned further investigation into sanitation and clinic activity.
Mrs. K. Gertride sues for divorce from William E Ash alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty, seeks alimony and child custody. Betshik and Lydia Inger also filing for divorce from spouses. cases cite desertion and abandonment. Political prisoners receive amnesty on King Victor Emmanuel's 25th anniversary. Reward boosted for Drake hotel holdup suspect Me Wechuck as police widen search toward Michigan.
A garbled Munich report describes Mrs Murphy, wife of the American consul, resisting a shopkeeper over a repair bill. The account says she slapped and punched the seller after an altercation, with further disputes about payment and conduct under scrutiny.
Judge A Ro Webber granted two divorces on Saturday. Ruth Brandt eloped with Alfred Brandt at 18 and later claimed neglect of duty, while William Smith of Lorain was divorced from Neie Smith for adultery. A witness quipped about William’s temper when hearing of his marriage.
A State prison commission report says 1200 children were lost at Coney Island between May 1 and July 4. It claims some women abandon their children to be taken by police and held until the day’s end.
Three autos collided on Lake Road near Oak Point when Nelson Lowry tried to pass the car ahead, causing a three-car crash. Darrell Cooper and C F Atkins suffered minor injuries as all vehicles were damaged. In police court O H Thomasheski Chalmer Howatt were fined one dollar and costs. Harvey Goss and J Warne paid five dollars each for speeding and intoxication.
Safety Director James Hewitt and City Engineer Powell visited Milwaukee and Chicago sewage plants to study disposal methods. They report the Milwaukee and Chicago plants resemble the type proposed for the city and will present findings to the council Monday night with possible recommendations by Gastouge.
July permits totaled 122950 dollars with 21 dwelling permits ranging from 1700 to 19000 and a combined cost 84600. Twenty two new garages add 4670, business buildings 18480, and property repairs 36050 bringing total permits to 122970. No large permits were issued.
Lorain County Ku Klux Klan No 92 members held a memorial service near Penfield Junction on Lorain road and burned a cross for the late William J. Bryan amid large turnout. Columbus prepares tributes at Memorial Hall with 506 Klan members attending across Ohio.
London August 1 Premier Baldwin announced a subsidy to guarantee wage levels, aiming to prevent a long strike by coal operators. The plan costs taxpayers about 20 million pounds monthly, drawing criticism from Tory hardliners and press. Despite the settlement, fascist and communist groups clashed nightly, with police dispersing crowds and one arrest.
An Ohio explorer and American member of Roald Amundsen's Arctic air expedition recounts the journey. He describes reception in Hoboken, greeting by New York officials, and the crew’s perseverance amid polar hardships. He reflects on spirits within the expedition and the challenges faced during the polar voyage.
Detroit area reels after severe storm inundates sections of Second and Third streets East and West Jefferson Avenue causing power cuts and factory shutdowns. Ford Highland Park Hudson Continental and Packard plants report temporary closures. Police ordered officers to use discretion amid dangerous conditions as taxi drivers shelter overnight. Anthrax outbreak reported near Beaumont and Port Arthur Texas. state veterinarians investigate. Four speeders fined in Cleveland Elyria and Lakewood.
Tokyo August 1 Crown Prince Hirohito regent orders former Premier Kato to form a new cabinet to replace the government headed by Mato which resigned Thursday over tax policy Three members of the Seiyukai party opposed Kato s tax schedule It is expected the premier will form a cabinet excluding the Konoeikai party which he leads Negro held on charges after jewelry valued at 2500 found on him in Pittsburgh police arrest
Arlington note details preparations for the late William Jennings Bryan's widow to publish his life story. Willian Jennings Bryan Jr. confirms plans for a full memoir of the commoner from his embryonic days to three presidential campaigns and religious battles. Publication aims to proceed from Miami after a final Ohio-related trip.
Harry A Jackson died at 60 Middle avenue after several weeks illness. He led The Superior Metal Products Co and helped build it into a major local industry. Survived by parents William N and wife siblings. Funeral at 243 Scott Street Youngstown with services Monday.
Washington reports a nationwide zero hour set for September to launch a full scale campaign against rum runners and bootleggers. General Andrews aims to mobilize every arm of enforcement to cut off industrial alcohol supplies and eradicate illegal operations. No. 1 continues on page 2.
New York August 1. Prohibition division chief Mer tick leads a raid on the Midtown clubs from 42nd to 59th street. Agents Stafford and Kurzman seized wines and liquors worth 1000 dollars and arrested five men as dinners spilled into the rain drenched streets. Stafford known as Plague of the North for border rum running work, led the squad through doors into the clubs.
In Nanking on August 1 a riot over wages left one Englishman and four Chinese dead while another Englishman was captured. Several Chinese were wounded as workers at the International Export Company attacked the plant. British residents evacuated to warships on the Yangtze as authorities moved to restore order.
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