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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1926

Page

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Mother flees similar fate in Indiana shooting

Enraged in a quarrel over money, Willard Carson, 24, shot and killed his father Clinton Carson at their Liberty home, Indiana. The fugitive, who stole an automobile after the slaying, has eluded capture while sought for breach of peace earlier. Police and authorities pursue him toward Hamilton as they monitor the vicinity for capture.

Hamilton Willard Carson Clinton Carson Liberty Indiana Theen William d' Carson Sherif Virgil Shouse Iamilton

Judge Named Defendant in Gambling Case

Colums Aug 2 Charging bets at Thistledown race track in Cleveland on July 29 30 and 31 Attorney General C C Crabbe files an amended petition seeking dissolution of Jockey Club Inc operators of the track He had previously filed a motion but the court said it did not specify violations of a law at the present meet The petition also names Gardner Abbott receiver to show his interest in company property and Abbott may be required to appear Thursday for the motion to be argued.

Columbs Thistledown Cleveland C. C. Crabbe Supreme Court Jockey Club, Inc Crabbe Gardner Abbott Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Ant Marshall Crabb Abbott

Jealous husband kills interloper in Cleveland

In Cleveland Ohio on August 2 Robert Terry 26 was shot and killed by Mobley 28 who said Terry had fooled around his wife. Mobley fired a shotgun as Terry walked to work from a watt alley. Patrolman John Miller pursued the shooter after the shots rang out and the killer surrendered after police fired twice.

Cleveland Tne Robert Terry Feal Mobley

Society Directors to Meet on August St

The Lorain County Cultural Society board of directors will meet August 5 in the director’s room at Elyria Savings and Trust Company, announced by the Lorain County Farm Bureau office.

Mediation Efforts Fail in Buffalo Poison Liquor Case

Officials in Buffalo South Carolina seek justice after a deadly poison liquor ring caused over 40 deaths and multiple injuries. James Vadher, arraigned for first degree murder tied to the distribution, vows to reveal all. Insal Tornes and Joseph Sucharski are named in investigations with other key figures like Geo Sahcedwiex and Carl Maischoss aiding inquiries into illicit supply. More than 190 gallons of gin made from wood alcohol were found in a cellar at Jord Mucha’s store. he is detained as part of the probe.

Buffalo Bing James Vadher Daver Insaltornes Joseph Sucharski Ulinto Geo Sahcedwiex Carl Maischoss Soft Dink Jor Mucha

Mystery murder case tied to New Brunswick clergy case reported

sensational undisclosed evidence suggests Rev Edward W Hall and choir singer Mrs Eleanor Mills were murdered beside each other in a car. Dr FEJ Cronk health officer of New Brunswick and four inmates at the autopsy say the findings bear on criminal aspects, though not yet presented to the grand jury. Mrs Dorothy Virginia De Leon Harding, a Milwaukee woman aged 128, waits in Chicago seeking word from New Brunswick and promises to identify the killer.

New Brunswick Edward W. Hall Eleanor R Mills FE J Cronk Cronk Mills Chicago Tnrothy Virginia de Leon Harding Milwaukee Edward W Hall Eleanor Mills Somerset County New Jersey New Brunswick, & JL East Land Brunswick S J Parding Hall Cepoliters

Survival of Primary Law Put to Voters in November

Petitions with about 242 900 names were filed with Secretary of State Thad Brown urging repeal of the primary amendment to the state constitution. Nathan E. Cook of Cleveland led the drive to place the issue on the ballot by gathering signatures from counties across the state. The measure requires five percent of last election’s vote in half the counties, about 197 237 names, to qualify.

Columbus Thad Brown Nathan E. Cook Cleveland Tealing

Ohio magistrate takes own life in office

In St Clairsville Ohio on August 2 a magistrate ended his life in his offices after leaving a farewell letter to his wife urging her to send their three children to the Wonse home in Moogeheart Illinois and then shooting himself.

Ohio ST Claursville Moogeheart Tiinois Pete Lewis MM. Shores. Buice of the

Thieves Rob Fur Store In Boston Suffolk County

Lorain Ang 7 toller area reports a bold robbery at the Boston Store 7068 Broadway where $82 500 worth of furs were stolen between Saturday 4 pm and Sunday noon. The safe failed to open a blasting removal damaged the door and the contents remained undisturbed. Police suspect entry through a rear door or a hole in the foundation. The owners believe a key may have been used to enter the front bar. An attempted safe opening preceded the burglary. Authorities say the crime was not discovered until Sunday noon. Smuggling crackdown instructions may address arms into Mexico.

Lorain Ang Toller Boston Stoe Broadway Jacob Gerhart News JT Sumuth Poluce Boston

Anti Saloon League poised for senate slush fund probe

Chicago August 2 The Anti Saloon League exposed to renewed scrutiny by the senate slush fund committee as it navigates the mail han dellar wine primary inquiry. The state org endorsed Frank T Smith winning the Republican nomination at a cost of 475 682 and senator William R McKintos who spent 346 616 of his own money to lose. Reports say the league was active early in the primary and plans a large drive to elect Smith over Democrat George E Brennan, with the Milan organization contributing 125 439 since Prohibition began.

Chicago Anti- Saloon League Pensylvania Senate Slush Fund Committee Frank T. Smith William R. McKintos League Smith George E. Brennan Evar Illinois Warner No 4

Calls Object of Attempt at Assassination

In Mexico City on August 2 the Vatican backed faction of the Catholic Church was accused by Father A Lopez of fomenting an economic crisis to topple President Calles. Lopez, secretary of the schismatic church, alleged priests would abandon the Roman church and that the schismatic group could dominate Mexico within two years.

Mexico City Mexico Vatican Calles Father A. Lopez Father Lopez Lopez Auge Catholic Church of Menien Interme No 2

Canton Sleuths Settle Quarrel and Tragedy at Pittsburg Airport

Tragedy and joy mingle as Mrs Methwain awaits her aviator husband’s burial after a crash at the Pittsburg McKeesport airport. Funeral plans move forward while a newborn son prompts a family moment amid mourning. The Don Mellett murder probe faces renewed internal dissension and possible Grand Jury action as officials push for cooperation.

Man killed in auto crash near Piqua

Marion Tartington of Sidney faces possible manslaughter charges after his speeding auto struck a buggy driven by Charles Bowman and Walter Harmon, killing both. The buggy had no lights said Partington but a lantern was found at the wreck. Witnesses reported high speed before the collision near the traction line.

PIQUA Marion Tartington Sidney Bugsy Charles’ Bowman Walter Harmon Farm Handy Partington

Durand to Run Again as Independent Governor Candidate

Columbus Aug 2 Up. Hamer Durand of Cashados Ohio will run again as an independent candidate for governor in November on a modification platform, learned here today from friends.

Columbus Onis U. Hamer Durand Cashados Convernor

Man 54 Confesses to Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl

Coshocton, Aug 2. Robert F Thompson a 54 year old Missouri farmhand confessed to the attack and murder of 14 year old Gertrude Tostroph after arrest at Mt Vernon He was returned to Zanesville for a murder trial with prosecutors promising to support the indictment The confession states the girl was choked after a bathing trip to Coshocton Lake Park authorities note the body was found Saturday afternoon in bushes

Coshocton, O Robert F. Thompson Missouri Gertrude Tostroph Mt Vernon O Turner Aspertal Brand Qlars Thompson Zanesville Mtvernon Coshocton Lake Park

Sudden Death of S. D. Master in Jackson Hotel

Friends and wife of S D Miller, 41, of Harrison Street, learn of his sudden death from a heart attack Sunday morning at the Blackstone hotel in Jackson Michigan. Miller, a 14year resident, worked at National Tuberculosis and was a member of King Solomon’s Lodge Kho G F and A M. Survived by wife and three children, Donald Jr Mary and Nancy. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the family home.

C Miller Harrison Street Blackstone Hotel Jackson Mich Miller Lawrence Webber Wisconsin Peath National Tuber King Solomon's Lodge Kho §G Donald Jr Mary Nancy

Victim Attack Leads to Search for Suspect Opnski

Dayton police seek Steve Opnski 58 after he allegedly harmed Michael Budich 31 with a sharp object and then attempted to decapitate him with a saw following a quarrel. Budich was dragged to a backyard. teeth remained embedded in his neck. Opnski, arriving in Boston area last week, is believed to have ties to Detroit and Middletown Ohio.

Dayton O Steve Opnski Michael Budich Roth Opash Budah Budieh Opnaki Taston Detroit Middletown Onio

Youngstown Heiress Mia Tod Dies After Brief Illness

Youngstown, Aug 3 Mia Tod heiress to iron and steel holdings worth millions and a known Republican figure died suddenly after a four hour illness. She had just arrived from Harrisburg after a Europe tour and had recently been in Budapest. Myre Tod was a close friend of former President Warren G. Harding and Mrs Sigerding.

Youngstown Mia David Tod Harrisburg Europe Budapest Myre Tod Warren G. Harding Sigerding

Mellon Ordered to Open Europe Finance Talks

London Ang 2 President Coolidge instructs Secretary of the Treasury Mellon to initiate discussions with European governments on the present finance situation in Europe. The Geneva correspondent reports Mellon did not reveal exact aims but says talks will cover European debts, with Mellon en route to Rome and claiming a vacation visit.

London Ang 2 Coolidge Treasury Mellon Europe Geneva Vietlon

Poisoned wedding feast sickens twenty two in Chicago

At Tony Wanrillio's wedding last night in Chicago, twenty two guests became ill from poisoned food. Fourteen were struck specifically after tasting wedding cake as doctors report several remain in serious condition. Prompt first aid reportedly prevented a larger tragedy. Authorities seek to determine the source and motive of the seed-like substance found earlier.

Chicago Aue Tony Wanrillio Karls Wis Vnna Walshe

Poincare presses drastic finance plan for recovery

Paris August 2 The Poincare cabinet outlined drastic financial rehabilitation measures proposed by Premier Poincare. The program includes exploiting tobacco monopolies, creating an autonomous sinking fund for national defense bonds, consolidating a national assembly with Versailles to enact sinking fund provisions, and broader fiscal tightening as France stabilizes the franc near 1.47 per 1 dollar after opening at 4.14.

Paris Poincare Tollaws Tubacen Senate Chamber Versailles Vncur Porte

Crusading Reporter Beaten by Underworld Lords in Newport

The Newport paper reports Richard Brite was attacked and severely beaten by two Newport vice lords, Harry Miller and Heard Creighton, named in a Sunday story. Warrants sworn, attack occurred early Sunday, climaxing Tribune exposes on vice conditions in Newport.

Newport Brite Richard Brite Cincinnati Commercal Tribune Harry Miller Heard Creighton

Steamer Grounded Off Hedge Fence Shoals

The U S Shipline Board Seeemer Governor John Lind ran ashore today near Hedge Fence Saals with the Coast Guard Cutter Ossip nearby. The Lind rested on the shoals and the crew was reported safe with no danger to them.

Vinayard Haver Mass U. S. Shipline Board Seeemer John Lind

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