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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
9
Steve Halli 209 West River was arrested for the sixth time on liquor charges. He pleaded not guilty in police court but later changed to guilty and was fined 1000 dollars plus costs, which he paid. His trial was set for Monday, and the mayor said no further city action would occur on the same charge.
The State Board of Health sent a letter to the Local Health Board as part of activities reported at the monthly meeting. The reports cited plumbing conditions, water quality from wells, and the need to tighten plumbing standards and enforcement in the city.
Lorain writer Mrs. IX. Gertrude Ashbolt seeks divorce from Wm H Ashbolt alleging gross neglect cruelty and extreme language. She asks custody of a two year old and alimony. Additional divorce actions include Mike Betskik from Beulah Betskik and Lance Springer from Lydia Pringer with disputed desertion or abandonment details. Political prisoners amnesty decree issued in Rome on anniversary. Chicago seek $7,000 hold up reward prompts expanded manhunt for gunmen after Drake hotel robbery.
An uproar in a Munish shop involved Mrs Murphy, wife of a consul, who clashed over an article and payment. A female buyer confronted her as staff demanded one and a half marks, leading to four heavy slaps and an ensuing confrontation.
Judge A Ro Webber granted Ruth Brandt a divorce from Alf Brandt on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Ruth was 15 at marriage and the couple moved to Monroe, Michigan. William Smith of Lorain was divorced from Nellie Smith on adultery grounds. A witness quipped about Smith’s “mean foot” when hearing music.
A prison commission report says about twelve hundred children were lost at Coney Island between May and July. It notes many women abandon their children to be taken by police and kept until after their day at Pleasure, then reclaimed at the station.
James Hewitt and engineer John Powell visit Milwaukee to assess disposal options for sewage. Gascoigne recommends a plant type, noting Chicago and Milwaukee have spent heavily with limited success. A council briefing Monday will detail the proposed plans and recommendations.
Lincoln Ellsworth, American member of Roald Amundsen‘s North Pole air expedition, arrived in Hoboken to a simple welcome. He spoke briefly of their arduous voyage and hardships faced, sharing memories of the polar chase and the long odyssey that tested endurance.
A severe storm flooded Detroit with ten foot rainwater depths in low areas and caused one death. Many factories including Ford Highland Park, Hudson Motors, Chrysler, Continental, and Packard shut down. Police instructed to use judgment to protect lives as motorists faced washed streets and rapid currents. Anthrax alerts reached Port Arthur Beaumont area in Texas as state veterinarians investigate. Four speeders in Ohio charged with speeding were fined.
Three cars collided on Lake Road near Oak Point last night causing damage to all vehicles. Nelson Lowry of Elyria and Mrs C L Gardner of Ceylon led east, while Fy Atkins of Lorain followed. Cooper and Atkins suffered minor injuries. Court fines include O H Thomasheski and Chalmer Howatt at $1 plus costs, Goss and Warne $5 each for speeding and intoxication.
July saw a notable rise in building activity with permits issued for twenty one dwellings costing 1700 to 10000 each totaling 84600. Twenty two new garages will cost 4000 4500. Business buildings 17450 and property repairs 36250. Overall fifty three permits amount to 122970.
Lorain County Klan No 92 held a memorial service and burned a cross near Penfinid Junction on the Elyria Lorain road in honor of W S Bryan. Columbus mourners plan memorials for Bryan with 500 Klansmen observed in the city.
London August 1 Premier Baldwin faces criticism as a subsidy aimed at stabilizing wages provokes opposition from both traditional supporters and labor papers. The plan would cost taxpayers about five thousand dollars monthly and is seen as adding to Britain’s tax burden amid ongoing unrest. Police dispersed a mob after clashes in the city during a three day period of confrontations.
Tokyo reports Crown Prince Hirohito orders former Premier Kato to form a new cabinet to replace the one he led, after resigning over tax policy disputes. Kato is expected to assemble a government largely from the Konseikai party he heads, amid opposition from Setyun kai members.
The United States plans a year long drive using all federal law enforcement to curb bootlegging and industrial alcohol supply. September is billed as zero hour with Gen. Lincoln C. Teas assembling enforcement forces for a nationwide strike. The campaign targets the bootlegging industry by cutting off source of supply and pressing home brewers and bootleggers.
The widow of William Jennings Bryan announced plans to publish his memoirs chronicling his political rise and religious crusades. Will Bryan Jr. said she will assemble material, completing notes left by Bryan and incorporating family recollections to tell the Commoner’s life from early political days to his final religious efforts.
New York August 1 The drive to close Broadway area night clubs off 42nd to 59th proceeds as prohibition agents led by William B. Stafford and Samuel Kurzman seize wines and liquors worth $1 000 from three clubs amid arrests of five men. Diners are forced into the rain soaked streets as the crackdown extends from Albany to the Canadian border. Stafford dubbed Plague of the North for border rum running battles.
A violent wage dispute triggered rioting in Nanking. An Englishman and four Chinese were killed, another Englishman captured, and several Chinese wounded as workers attacked the International Export Company plant. British residents evacuated to warships on the Yangtze while troops restored order.
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