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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1926

Page

14

Election Primary Voting Rights and Penalties Explained

The article explains the 4980 General Code provisions requiring only legally qualified electors to vote in primaries and to vote in their resident precinct. It outlines eligibility, party affiliation checks, and penalties for voting out of party or false affiliation, emphasizing that primaries select party nominees by members of their own party.

Repub Alao Burke Tie Ohio

American girl swims Channel proves feat at Dover

A girl from Berkeley recalls swimming the English Channel despite strong tides near Dover and Deal, aided by a tugphonic moment with the song Let Me Call You Sweetheart. She returns ashore to cheering crowds and plans to win a forthcoming tennis championship in Berkeley.

Dover Deal England Papa

Country Club Golf Record Broken Amid Varsity Tour

Rick Thompson tied the course record at the Country Club with a 72, breaking the previous mark of 73 set by Walter Ingram of Voram Country Club. Jack Thompson, who qualified at Cleveland, is his brother and noted contender.

Rick Thompson Congress Jack Thompson Cleveland Thompson Walter Ingram Voram Country Club

Gertrude Ederle Ready for France Visit After Record Swim

Miss Ederle, freshly rested after a 10 minute swim, plans a 4 pm sailing to Boulogne with the Ederle party. She will spend a week in Paris then travel to Germany before returning to New York aboard the Borengarts on August 21. Local crowds praised her displaying renewed strength as she left the water.

Kiyeopr New York Aderte Jetna Gertie Miss Ederle Cs Orleg Nez Ederle France Boulogne Pon” Vederle Gertrude Maud Paris Germany Nw York United States Mngland

American swimmer Gertrude Ederle completes Channel feat

Burgess admits he urged Ederle to quit twice during the gruelling crossing but she persisted saying she must reach the roadster prize. Officials and observers hailed her as a superwoman while sentimental praise poured in from fans and commentators.

POWER Eng Tvertrude Ederle Swin William Buirgess Miss Ederle Burgess Hilah Sufanne Lenglin Pamnis Sucenne Lenglen Enthusiam Gertrude Faerie Cme Buzaine Jean Patou Gertrude Ederle Amerika

Tools Stealing Chief Reports Busy Season for Thieves

A local thief with skill in tool theft appears to be having a successful season, per police briefings. A man on Maiikiwa Avenue tried to take tools from a shed behind a house on Wairlasu Avenue, while another stole a carpenter's kit and tools from a large tool box at Road Street and Garrard Avenue. Frank Kelley of 113 Tannery Street testified this morning. A liquor charge against Mike Merlo of 24th Street led to a plea of guilty after a prior not guilty plea. A still and attachments were found in a car on North Ridge, with a $100 fine imposed by Mayor Harry Hinkpso for the first offense.

Maiikiwa Wairlasu Avenue God Road Street Garrard Avenue Frank Kelley Tannery Street Mike Merlo 24Th Street Line Pita Keo Underhill Mode Wiarry Hinkpson North Ridge

Bandits Loot Beach Park Plant. Trucks Stolen Overnight

The old power plant at Beach Park Avon was entered despite guards. Two truckloads of plant equipment were hauled away and metals from the Tron and Metal Company of Ganton were found in the area this morning as investigators believe some loot was moved to a local site.

Beach Park Avon Tron and Metal Company of Ganton

Hangs on ladder breaks wrist in accident

C Lockard of 233 Harvard was taken to Blyria Memorial hospital after a fall from a ladder caused a fracture of the right wrist. He was said to have been caught in a pulley while attempting to save a falling person.

C. Lockard Harvard Blyriay Memorial Hospital Lockard Colson Company Yimpel

Death notices from Grafton and Toledo area

George H. Kline died at home in Grafton Township aged 61. Survived by wife and nine children, four grandchildren, four brothers and one sister. Funeral Monday at 10 AM from his home, burial in Beldon cemetery. Also Taylor Funeral Home to conduct services for Charles Keitz, 48, of 1208 East Avenue, with burial in Nidgelasn.

George H. Kline Grafton Township R. DD Oelock Maryland Garth Felden Charles Tompkins Eaton William Reasar Efits Arthur Leo Ely Virgil Grafton Mildred Clyde Methodist Church Beldon Rev. W. Wrieht Tania Charles Keitz Toledo’ Hospital Akes Sutves Cd Taylor Funeral Home G. A. Brown Nidgelasn

Prosecution to Subpoena Key Affidavits in August Jury

Roach doubts the affidavits were issued on a cliff and suggests Prosecutor McClintock will subpoena all affidavits before the grand jury meeting August 16. The witnesses may be compelled to tell their stories straight or face perjury charges as in prior cases.

Roach Warry Turner

Mrs Florence A Martin Seeks Injunction Against City

Mrs Florence A Martin of 123 Grace Court has asked City Solicitor Don Myers to seek an injunction against the city of Elyria Broad Street and the city officers to remove obstructions. She and her son Gerald S Martin have opposed leasing city property on East Broad Street and John Halpin’s building operations. Myers pledged a definite reply by Tuesday after conferring with city representatives, and promised to respond within a week. silence would imply denial of her request.

Florence A. Martin Grace Court Don Myers James Va. Hewitt Public Service Learus Broad Street East Broad Street Tannery Street Black River Martin Gerald S. Martin Thct John Halpin M Martin

Trail Mill murders hush money probe widens bank checks

In Somerville New Jersey investigators led by Patrick Hayes and Seater Shupoun examine bank accounts of all involved in the Trail-Mill killings to uncover possible hush payments and silence of witnesses. Frances Hall and Barbara Servant statements reportedly disappeared as Charlotte Mull expresses harsh wishes for the killer’s fate.

Frances Hall Barbara T. Servant Charlotte Mulls Sean

Catholic Church Strife Harms Mexican Provinces

A bulletin from Archbishop Pascual Piaz reports violent clashes between Catholic worshippers and Mexican government forces across Guadalajara Zacatecas Michoacan and other areas. Destruction at sanctuaries casualties and expulsions are detailed with churches defended and Catholic boycotts spreading amid economic disruption.

Tlajomulen Cocuia Zacatevas Morella Michowan

Motor Vets Meet Columbus for Second Annual Convention

The 208th Motor Veterans Association, recalling World War service, converges in Columbus Ohio on September 3 and 4 for its second annual convention. Members gathered here this week for the first time since demobilization in 1919.

Columbus Cleveland 208Th Motor Veterans

Swindle Plot in U S Pen at Leavenworth Prison

Warden announces discovery of a convicts plot to defraud the government of about 150000. Jesse L. Greer used forged invoices and stolen checks from the Leavenworth penitentiary to bill a Denver business and hide the toll from a St Louis call.

Leavenworth Kan Federal Penitentiary W. L. Biddle Jesse L. Greer Colorado St. Louis Secret Service Greer Busines Denver Age FL Ames Keer

Cranwood Opens Aug. 16 Despite Betting Ban

Racing will start on schedule at Cranwood on Aug. 16, announced Frank D Woodland, manager. With no word from authorities, the six day meet proceeds. Thistledown gates closed and Coney Island to close tonight due to a state injunction barring pari mutuel betting.

Cleveland Cranwood Frank D Woodland Woodland Thistledown Track Coney Island C. C. Crabbe Supreme Court

Wellington Groups Hold Yearly Church Meeting

Circle 1 and 2 of the Wellington Methodist church held their annual meeting at the church with yearly reports showing a prosperous year. Mrs. T. M. Pfeifer presided. program by Mrs. Walter Cole included an organ prelude, a playlet Dreams To Come True, solos by Marian Sponseller Maxine Sat lis Leara Voxtheimer Florence Ford and violin by Helen Waite.

Wellington Circle 1 Methodist Church T. M. Pfeifter Walter Cole Cale Marian Sponseller Maxine Satlis Leara Voxtheimer Helen Waite Florence Ford

Toledo Livestock Market Report and Flat Rock Anniversary

Livestock prices show rocecints and various weight classes with primes steady and veal calves strong. In Flat Rock August 7 the Huusinger family celebrated a garden wedding anniversary with a union service at the Evangelical church and a community picnic.

Rale Flat Rock Alfred Huusinger Flat Rock Evangelical Church Connie

Rochester man enters Percheron stallion at state fair

Lorain county farmer William Murray of Bonnig-Brae farms Rochester enters a Percheron stallion named Braemar at the Ohio State fair. The report notes the Percheron show is expected to be the largest in years.

Lorain County William Murray Rochester Braemar

City Patrolman Bauer Suspended Over Disobedience Charge

Middletown police suspend patrolman Bauer for fifteen days without pay after disobeying orders. Disciplinary action follows a recommendation by Chief William A. Hay, marking the second such incident in six weeks and the latest in a string of recent disciplinary cases.

Middletown

Livestock and Market Report from Eveland Livestock Cleveland

Cattle receipts reach 100 with market steady. Prices show choice fat steers 9.50 to 10.50, Good to select 8 to 9.50, cows 5.50 to 6.25, calves 14 to 14.59. Sheep and lambs slow, lambs 13.50, wethers 7.30 to 9.5, ewes 6 to 7.5. Hogs with 2,000 receipts show Yorkers 13.75, heavies 12.20, mediums 12.25 to 13, and roughs 9.75.

Toledo Rocecints Trent Lo Ecinis Eveland Livestock Cleveland

Burke speaks for Ohio primary reform and voter protection

The speech defends open primaries, attacks boss control, and urges voter participation. Burke argues voters should choose candidates by ballot, warns against restricting voting, and pledges to fight for the primary despite opposition from entrenched interests. Levin and Senator Bender praise Burke and urge public engagement.

Miller sues for twenty thousand in Norwalk car crash case

Johns Miller claims L G Barnes of Wakeman owes 20000 after a July 5 crash on Wakeman road near Norwalk that left both of Barnes two legs broken. A gypsy allegedly seized an axe and damaged Barnes car after the collision as Ralph Lawrence drove the vehicle at about 40 to 50 mph. Miller was hospitalized at Memorial and later in Toledo. Authorities could not identify the axe wielder.

Dover Trudie Norwalk Aug Johns Miller L. G. Barnes Wakeman Miller Barnes Ralph Lawrence Younz & Young Memorial Hospital Foledo

Crowd Flocks to See Golf Championship Opener

At Buffalo New York under ideal weather Carl Kauffmann of Pennsylvania and Lester Bolstad of Minnesota started the first round of the national public links championship. The Cleveland Park course was soft from rain with a cool breeze from Lake Erie as Kauffmann, the Western Pennsylvania amateur champion, opened as the favorite against the 18 year old Midwestern challenger.

Buffalo WN. Y Carl Kauffmann Lester Bolstad Minneavo Hs Pennsylvania Middle West Cleveland Park Lake Erie Kauffmann

Liberty Bonds Open Mixed. Elyria Group Meeting Reports Enthusiasm

New York August 7 opening liberty and quotation 101.4 100.24. A number of Elyria residents attended a meeting described as highly enthusiastic, with organized groups aiming to influence political office control.

Liberty Bonds New York Liberty Sru Elyria

Woman seeks divorce under Enoch Arden law in Buffalo

Mrs. Mary Schneurer, 90 percent Prospect Avenue, Buffalo, filed last Friday for dissolution of marriage from Frederick Schneurer under the Enoch Arden law. Frederick, a butcher, disappeared in 1943 after marrying Mary Mable in Elyria, Ohio on November 15, 1904. Two grown children remain with the mother.

Buffalo Mary Sehneurer Prospect Avenue Frederick Schneurer Elyria Ohio Mary Mable J. A. Schmidt St. John's Lut Lheran Church

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