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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1926
Page
4
London Aug 10 The miners federation says district councils voted to reject the clergy peace proposal amid ongoing Brit coal strike. Delegates had favored a compromise, while the district vote marks miners at last a direct expression of their stance on settlement.
The United States Steel Corporation reports July 31 forward tonnage at 3,603,522 tons, an increase of 124,880 tons over June 20 and the first rise this year. June 30 forward tonnage stood at 3,603,042 tons, with 3,649,260 on May 31 and 3,539,467 on July 3 last year.
The Vatican organ Observatore Romano says no agreement is possible with Mexico over religious tensions. It blames the Mexican government's anti church moves while Catholic groups press for tighter economic protests.
Robert Scripps was named executor of the estate and no profits were distributed to John and James Scripps. The current claim totals 10 107 304.07 to represent James Scripps share from 1908 to his death. If settled as agreed, payment would be stock bonds and cash. The claim could move to federal court if challenged.
Citizens committee and backers clash over early results in eight major races. Republicans expect a hot statewide contest for governor and senator with Sieber Brown Cooper and Way as rivals. Donahey appears likely to be renominated on the Democratic side with Sandlas strong in the south. Voters enter booths as newspapers prep for the flood of returns and state aides plan label-free ballots.
State Auditor Joseph Tracy announced the general revenue fund was exhausted today. Salaries will be paid for about one month using advance payments from inheritance and cigarette taxes, with about 1 million dollars expected within ten days. Payments to employees for September and October face delays if funds run dry.
A death report from Eliria states Martin a former city business leader died in Los Angeles on July ninth. He came from Germany and later ran a dry goods and carpet business, married Alice Hurlbut, and leaves an adopted daughter. Funeral services for Betty Ann Stack, five, of the West River road, were held at St Marys Church.
A report from Aug 10 at a British science meeting quotes Professor WW Flore and others asserting that hair growth with energy coincides with brain growth. The remarks include uncertain names and garbled phrases about a woman advancing and hair absorption increasing brain power.
Mud from Mount Shasta threatens eastern slope impacts on nearby towns as efforts to divert flow toward the Midond River show limited success. Officials warn of possible delays and continued risk until weather improves.
The article snippets show a messy mix of political opinions from an ex-state figure, a bachelor candidate with high personal expense claims, and a baseball note where the Cardinals lost 5 to 0, widening the gap behind Pittsburgh. Names like Pomorene and Renton appear, but details are fragmented.
William O Neal of Norwalk was arrested by Sheriff Soderhill on a charge of driving an automobile in tor icater. He will appear before the court to answer the charge. On Broad Street John Morgan driving east, Shearer McPherson 15, and Shearer atrest caused damage to Morgan's car. McPherson agreed to pay the damages. Richard O Donnel was arraigned for reckless driving, fined 25 dollars and costs, and given 30 days in jail with sentence suspended for good behavior.
M France S04 Second fined 5 and costs for violation of a traffic ordinance. Pleaded guilty to driving 45 miles per hour on Lodi street last night. Plano suit filed by Otto B Heatar Company against Grace S Vanes for recovery of a plan o two hundred dollars alleged due.
Two boys, penniless, were snatched from an oil car on the New York Central line at Amfierat after planning a western journey. They told tales of western characters and dreamt of entering the cow-punching life as Sheriff F. A. Un erhill arranged to return them to Finwood Home in N Springfield.
Bids for leasing a section of East Broad Street were opened today. J. V. Turpler of Cleveland bid 310 for five years, John Valpin offered 200 per seat for five years, and E Aiss of Oak Tarbar bid 140 for five seats. Service director says awards will be decided in about a week.
Report says the Devonport Markor submarine sank yesterday with six fatalities. Salvage operations are underway as authorities confirm the loss and ongoing recovery efforts.
Obituary notes from Cincinnati report Mrs Rose Cochuan of Oberlin fame dying at her home after a long life linked to the Oberlin Conservatory. The article also mentions James Ny Gamble a pioneer in manufacturing celebrating a birthday with Cheviot and Went Ohio communities joining in the event.
New York State health department reports heat related illness accounted for about twenty percent of deaths in 1821. Earlier years saw fewer heat related fatalities as diagnostic improvements clarified causes. The statement notes many sudden deaths lacked stated causes and attributes much to heat disorders.
State Prohibition Commissioner B F McDonald reported to Governor Vic Donahey that the Middletown Canoe Club Elks raid was justified by city enforcement at a Middletown gathering. He faulted raiding officers for improper conduct during the operation, following protests from Middletown Elks Lodge officials and others.
The Cleveland regatta committee announced that Gertrude Ederle, famed for her English Channel swim, may visit Cleveland from September 10 to 18 for an exhibition swim. The plan aims to secure her appearance at the local regatta event.
Chicago Aug 10 The Field Museum of Chicago sponsors twelve expeditions exploring remote Earth regions. Notable efforts include the Rawson McMillan Arctic expedition led by Donald B McMillan, Brazilian zoological and botanical trips, the Conover expedition in Central Africa, a Belgian Congo collecting party, and the Field Oxford University archaeological project in Mesopotamia led by Stephen Langdon.
The Sith Mennial convention of the Knights at Pythias opened in Chicago with 20 000 members from the United States and Canada attending. Mayor William Dever and Senator Charles Deneen welcomed the visitors. Sessions run through Tuesday.
Helen Wills inspires a fashion of head visors after spotting a visor on court. Eye specialists warn that improper design may harm vision, cutting light to the retina and straining the eye. Dr W Lewis Levitt notes several cases of deficient vision improves when visor use stops. Dr Jacob H W ONeill cites optics experts on light exposure and eye health.
City officials in Akron Ohio state they are not superstitious about a planned Friday shipment of several thousand dollars worth of cast iron pipe. The notice counters local superstition while outlining expected delivery details and funding.
City solicitor Don Myers says he cannot aid Mrs. Florence Martin in obtaining an injunction to stop the city from leasing or obstructing Broad Street north of the East Broad Street bridge. The city council approved the solicitor's stance at last night's meeting.
In Columbus on August 10 the Ohio Coal Operators Association met in executive session to devise an arbitrary wage scale for miners in Ohio and the Hocking Valley. Operators say they cannot match the union scale and seek to open Ola mines on a competitive basis with Kentucky and West Virginia, while maintaining fairness to all miners.
Three B and O freight cars were demolished at Lucas street crossing when a B and O engine struck the caboose. The impact caused no injuries due to slow speeds. Local boys seized the moment and had a melon feast amid the wreckage in Terrysburg Ohio on August 10.
Olga Susak three year old daughter of Andy Susak one of the men held in connection with the slaying of Sheriff Munfee was instantly killed today while crossing a street here by an automobile driven by her uncle Mike Susak in Provident Aug 10.
Urbina Minter will be brought to Cleveland on a requisition from Ohio Governor Vic Donahue to answer a charge of automobile theft. Minter is to be held in the Rochester, Indiana jail while awaiting transport.
Syracuse actress Mrs. Dennis Gallagher recalls her famous Niagara Falls barrel plunge and the death of her companion Maud Willard. She plans a book twenty five years after the escapade, recounting the perilous ride, public excitement, and the tragic fate of her partner who died during the stunt.
Federal probe into the vice and liquor situation in Canton appeared imminent after a second conference at the Federal building between Chicago attorney Joseph R. Couch and U.S. District Attorney A. B. Bernsteen.
Asheville NC August reports a shift in North Carolina mountains where dry agents cite progress over the eighteenth amendment. Bootleggers confront modern competition from high powered cars and city moonshiners, while hill folk seek new trades and crops.
Air planes over Barnesville attract crowds as a bottle of liquor falls from a plane into a yard behind a home. A later landing brings a larger crowd with police on standby to arrest if needed. Local water hauler or waver noted.
Market notes show eggs leaping to 60 1 2 cents a dozen for firsts and potatoes new crop prices. Livestock receipts include steers hogs and calves with plain to good quality ranges. A later paragraph discusses Captain Webb and a memoir by Mrs Gallagher about the Barrett expedition and her lifelong courage.
New York August 10. The New York State Boxing Board refused to grant a license to Jack Dempsey preventing Tex Rickard from staging a September 16 title bout at Yankee Stadium between Gene Tunney and Dempsey. The commission required Dempsey to first defend against Harry Wills before facing Tunney. Wills had posted a challenge to Dempsey with the commission.
Aerial wolf a novelty game featured at the Roehampton Club light aircraft exhibition. Sand bags dropped from planes formed the play area as part of the program in Mondon on August 10.
Dr. Yasuma Takada, sociology professor in Tokyo, studies why many Japanese couples commit double suicide known as shinju. He believes environment and arranged marriages push lovers toward self destruction, noting romance often ends in tragedy amid societal pressures and family arranged unions.
The Samuel Goldwyn team filming The Winning of Barbara Worth relocates 70 miles in under 24 hours to an on location desert site in Nevada. Over ten days, 100 laborers built a road and moved the Barbara Worth Times into the desert as Ronald Colman and Wilma Randey begin and end days in Barbara Worth across Humboldt and Franklin counties.
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