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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1924
Page
4
A quirky reminiscence follows a Capitol Hill barber nicknamed Mr. Snip who recalls old barbering charms, moon superstition, leeches, and the shift from scissors to modern clippers. He jokes about senators and secrets in his shop while tracing hair lore from Passaic NJ to the nation’s capital.
In Chicago on August 5, Dr. William Healy, Boston psychiatrist, testified Leopold and Loeb were thoroughly unbalanced mentally but above normal intellect. Prosecutor Crowe pressed Healy to admit intellect vs. childish fantasy drove the Franks murder plot, with Healy conceding higher intellect and challenging the “childish phantasy” explanation. Healy maintained the killers are diseased emotionally and thoroughly unbalanced, resisting labeling as insane. An unrelated auto incident reports William Staton injured by a runaway horse team near the Cleveland street station, with settlement reached.
Bandits using a large car blew into Galt Iowa and wrecked the bank interior with dynamite destroying wires in the town. The loot amount was not determined. Authorities pursue the suspects after the Aug 25 incident in Clarion.
In Massillon Ohio Mr and Mrs Edward Simon died from severe burns after trying to rescue Mrs Eugenia Shorb who killed herself by gas. Their son Donald, 14, was critically injured. In Canton Ohio Pear Gambow wife of mouth died by drinking carbolic acid at her father’s home after hospital discharge. A Granada man was arrested for urging women to commit suicide for rebirth.
The Iran Federation of Labor executive council sidetracked a condemnation of Coolidge defense day plans and issued a statement attacking both extreme militarists and pacifists. The council urged pacifists and communists denounced, while labor was advised to observe the day with proper exercises. Mathew Woll, vice president, signed the statement for Samuel Gompers.
R C Halles owner of the Times Herald and Manstlelc News criticizes the unit price law framed under a Republican administration. He argues it creates unequal payments to contractors and benefits Davis if elected, accusing favoritism and urging repeal. Hoyles echoes concern about Davis possibly widening favoritism.
The first National Grange tour from Wakate Creek Michigan to New York City and Boston arrives Friday afternoon at Riverview park. About 250 to 300 automobiles will Camp, with a bonfire and a Columbia Boys band concert. Local speakers include James Hewitt and A C Hudnutt, with special invitation to Hyrians.
Dr Caldwell discusses the dangers of frightening fairy tales for children and outlines a two year study on child feeding at the Manhattan Day Nursery. He emphasizes fact gathering, varying cereal portions and growth implications while noting forthcoming reports and the broad role of psychology in child welfare.
The booze squad arrested three individuals. Mary Plones at 2053 E 28th Street faced a $1,003 fine and costs and was jailed. John Barschick on Wilthy Street was fined for possessing a still. John Doris from Toledo was found with a bottle of liquor on the street and fined $100 plus costs.
Mrs Charles Carpenter of 416 Cleveland street was hurt when her hand caught in an electric wringer. Her hand was bruised and split but she did not lose use, and a physician treated her injuries. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. In Cincinnati the same day Albert Farr of Chicago received a 25 year sentence for banditry after holding up a shop six weeks earlier. Pauline Farr, who identified as his wife, was sent to the Women's Reformatory in Marysville for her conduct.
A violent wind storm with tornado-like force struck Hardin county last night, causing thousands of dollars in damage to crops and property. It toppled silos, damaged hay on multiple farms, and lightning struck the Culp and Galiam properties, destroying buildings and contents.
Gene Colgan of this city and Charles Fletcher of San Diego left San Francisco aboard a Dollar Steamship Co. vessel in July for an 8000 mile trip to England via the Panama Canal and Cuba. They will reach New York then Washington to seek recommendations from Secretary Hughes and pursue possible creation of an American diplomacy training school.
Thomas McCoy of Renfville is jailed after a quarrel at a Columbus home ended with him firing twice at his wife Mrs Kate McCoy with a .38 revolver. She was hospitalized in critical condition. Sheriff Minshall arrested McCoy in Jacksonville hours later. The couple, married two years, were reported to face a tense scene as police investigated.
Fragmented OCR lists poultry items with prices and weights including roosters springers and fowl grades. Mentions dairy and bus lines with unit costs and per hundred head bases.
On the New York Stock Exchange early trading oil shares fell as fresh price cuts hit crude and eastern grades. Metal and steel issues softened while cast iron and Colorado Fuel & Iron rose on drilling news. National Dairy posted new highs on strong earnings. shipping stocks also advanced, though railroads were mostly inactive. In Cleveland livestock markets cattle and calves steady, hogs slow, and sheep priced up to $14. Futures mixed in Chicago with wheat up and oats down. Liberty bonds opened unevenly with a range of bids across series.
Baltimore Md Augeo John Pollachel a Maryland State legislator who has been under a physician's care since his car struck a girl two years ago shot himself in the head and died at a hospital His wife heard the shot and found him on a bed with the pistol nearby.
A blaze gutted the Near House, Bucyrus oldest hotel, and damaged Jacob Hach Company stock. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars, fully insured. Property owner P. J. Carroll is involved in the establishment. Firefighters controlled the scene. damage confined to the hotel and insured stock.
Josep Warrington, 28, of this village, dived into a swimming hole Monday evening and struck his head on the bottom. He sustained fractures of two vertebrae and was taken to a Canton hospital for treatment.
In Texas, the bodies of Mrs. Charles E Reese and Dewitt Gocevh were found beneath a car on a road near Lake Worth, 14 miles north of the town. Both victims were badly crushed. The report mentions connections to Dr. Hiram Evans and a Ku Klux Klan figure, implying a sensational and potentially linked context.
New York reports six months ending June with net income of six times per share and a half, total revenue and share details show a rise versus the prior period. The report notes Westie figures and references notable corporate and political context including connections to former President Longworth and congressional events.
Mickey Walker, welterweight champion, to defend his title against Benny Leonard, lightweight champion, at Yankee Stadium in New York on August 20 or 22. If held on the 20th, promoter James Johnston will stage the bout under Cromwell Athletic Club auspices. The bout is scheduled for 15 rounds with a 147 pound limit.
Boxers in multiple cities wrestled titles and decisions. Char lie Tarzan fell to Canton in 12 rounds at Columbus while Oklahoma Smith drew with Jack Webb in eight rounds at Canton. Other results include Phil Krug over Molinero in Newark and a New York 12 round stoppage for Rocky Smith vs Jack McVey. Browns sweep Washington 5 to 1 as Indians topple Red Sox 14 to 5. rain idle White Sox and Athletics.
Aug 1921 report from Sefta notes Bulgaria facing unrest over a general amnesty for the Ruadoslavol Cabinet except Skad oslvol, with opposition parties walking out. Justice Minister Madjaroff claims continuing revolutionary plots by communists and agrarians, urging harsh action while rumors of broader uprisings spread to Sofia and the Balkans.
Two men died last night in a waterway near Cincinnati amid a personal crisis. A third person was wounded by a gunshot after an apparent shooting incident at the scene.
Andy Abahazi of Western Heights pleaded guilty to illegal possession of liquor in police court this morning. He was holding his two babies as his wife remained in hospital. Police Justice George Ared ordered a 200 dollar fine plus costs, which he arranged to pay.
A man sustained bruises and cuts to head and arm while jumping from a moving freight train. He was taken to Memori for treatment, but remained unconscious or in a daze during the emergency response.
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