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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1925
Page
20
Health Commissioner Dr George French warns parents to watch for infantile paralysis symptoms as garb age conditions raise flies that may carry poison. He notes mild recent cases and urges immediate care for children with intestinal trouble or nasal or stomach symptoms.
Framingham Mass August 1 following a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Sudbury a clash left Jonzo Faley of Saxonville dead and others wounded. Eighty suspects were held in $204000 bond and charged with assault and intent to murder. State police and armed guards controlled the crowded room as four alleged anti Klan defendants were dropped for lack of evidence. Relatives besieged Framingham Hospital where Faley and Thomas Shney of Saxonville were treated for critical wounds. Sixty five others were released after custody.
Belgium presents a plan to discharge its $451000090 war debt to the United States. Belgian envoys met with American Debt Funding Commission for two hours and a half. Joint sessions scheduled with American and Belgian officials at 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.
A letter from Walter Watts to Judge A. R. Webber describes a visit to England with his wife aboard the Aurania sailing from Liverpool. They report clear seas, some fog in the Labrador Narrows, and a British tribute for William J. Bryan. Watts and his wife are well. Also noted is Wilful Absence claimant Bancroft asking for a three year chain from Edith Bancroft.
Toledo police sealed a residence after a Florida escapee named Albert House was found hiding there. Officers surrounded the home and arrested House while his wife, identified as Fern, was placed under arrest. Authorities reported weapons including revolvers and rifles stored inside.
A lawsuit in Amherst township seeks an injunction against Walter Ludwig to stop an assessment and fence construction between his property and that of Mary Brandt. The case alleges township trustees acted without notifying the plaintiff and that the fence was built and billed to the county without proper legal process.
The piece notes prohibition pressures in Mexico City with saloons closing and pulque drinking fading as rents and taxes bite. It cites government plans to address the crisis at the upcoming session and describes widespread closures among cafes and bars amid declining patronage.
A pistol wielding robber forced two clerks into a corner, then robbed the ticket office safe and cash drawer. Police organized a posse to scour the countryside for the lone suspect.
Roger B. Whitessy secretary treasurer of the China Inlandsion writes from Philadelphia that his grandfather began a legal career in Elyria and found his life partner there at a Justice of the Peace home. He later practiced law in Cleveland and edited the Cleveland Herald before dying early. Elyria remained home to his father and himself until now.
Frank Halitzke of Elyria was arrested yesterday on a driving while intoxicated charge and today found guilty by Mayor Harry Hinkson, fined 50 dollars plus costs and committed until paid. Elyria residents Irving Webber and Jack Maddock were each fined 5 dollars for disorderly conduct. Crude oil prices dropped as The Joseph Seep Agency announced a 25 cent reduction in Pennsylvania crude oil price in pipelines.
Federal Reserve data show 902 banks increased deposits by 533 million dollars from July 1924 to July 1925, boosting total savings to 7.98 billion. New York and Boston led gains while other districts varied. Commercial failures rose in June, with 1,745 failures and liabilities at 4.399 million, signaling ongoing economic waste concerns under Hoover examining waste reduction.
William Miller leads Wesley Grills for the Republican nomination for mayor by a good margin. Ex Mayor W mee Grall leads L.A. Snell for the Democratic ticket by a small margin. For solicitor, Harlan leads Freeman by 51 votes on the Democratic ticket Hurley leads Arthur Kurtz.
State Highway Director Schlessinger assumed duties as successor to Le Boulay whose term expired. Harry J. Kirk of Defiance eyed for chief highway engineer vacancy created when Governor Donahey promoted Schlessinger. Hi E Forean listed to succeed Edith Hall as secretary to the highway director.
Tony Maltese told Judge Hough the stilleto found on him at arrest was kept as a talisman. He is held for Wheeling authorities in the Mary Murray and John Fox case. A separate report notes Henry Hahn lost control of his car on Main Street, struck a telephone pole, and ended in a deep ditch, with the right side badly damaged.
The Lorain county teachers institute funded by the county and supported by Elyria and Lorain systems will run four days starting Tuesday September 1. Speakers include E W Butterfield state superintendent of public instruction New Hampshire and Miss Ethel Martin of the National Education Association. About 400 teachers expected. ALPENA Mich Aug 11 Mrs Frank D Scott resumes tale of capital night life amid divorce proceedings. Representative Scott interrupted. both sides ready for fight in circuit court before Judge Frank Emerick.
Washington reports politics shaping liquor clean up as the treasury flags no new prohibition chiefs who oppose senators in their states. Voters will still influence appoints of dry directors, while a planned federal enforcement overhaul proposes 22 districts led by nonpolitical executives earning 7500 dollars yearly.
Roy Bruised by Auto Max Hureus struck by a car driven by T. J. Farmer of Elyria in front of his home on Second street. He was crossing the street at noon and taken indoors with only bruises on his shoulder and knee.
Richwine leads with 1630 votes, Heidrick 1614, Kennedy 1000 as Chronicle Telegram endorsements align with voters. Harding secures Republican standard bearer. Beall and Neiding receive lower tallies while Kolopas wins Democratic nomination in Second Ward. Other ward results include Stevens in Third Ward and Stark in Fourth Ward.
A Medina Ohio lawyer J W Seyaaour father of Elyrian B dies at home aged 69. Survived by wife Floresci Seymour three sons Canton J Evyria and Jes A and four grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 1pm at St Worn ouer Knight Templars conduct services at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Norwalk Ohio August judge Bechtel Prost notes dance hall operators must secure a county guarantee of ability and character from four freeholders and a petition signed by a county majority before obtaining a permit. He comments on the harsh requirements but prefers no country dance hall in the county.
Medina County commissioners report State Highway Department approval of Inter-County Highway No 541 from Copopa to Mallet Creek. The route starts at Copopa travels three miles to the Lorain Medina line, then through Liverpool and York townships to Mallet Creek and connects with an improved road. Future plans extend to the Cuyahoga County line.
William Orr of 241 Stanford avenue and Fred Wilson a Milan Ohio truck driver were hospitalized after a collision about 1.5 miles east of the Lorain county line. Orr as reported may have a skull fracture and Wilson a fractured arm.
New York August 11. Miex ey Connors, charged with attacking 17 year old Dorothy Perkins and connected to the death of Thomas Templeton in her home last February, pleaded guilty to a fault in the second degree and was sentenced to eighteen years in Sing Sing. Connors, a former suitor of the Perkins girl, was described by Judge Intyre as a reprehensible character. Dorothy will be taken to the women's prison after Beggin her sentence of from five to fifteen years for killing Titan Tiwan during an after-hours party at her home where Tom was shot.
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