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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

3

Housekeeper Dupont Faces Murder Probe Over Mercury Deaths

Prosecuting attorney Donald Hear said he would seek a grand jury investigation into charges against Mrs. Lottie Lockman, the housekeeper tied to several elderly deaths. A coroner and state toxicologist found mercury in Mrs. Minnie McConnell's organs, 75, who died last year, and Lockman was re-arrested on a warrant at coroner Sidney Haigh’s request.

Dupont Lottie Lockman Lockinan Minnie McéCennell Bear

Mercury findings tied to Indianapolis poisoning case

Mysterious poisoning case advances as lawyers seek further action before week’s end. Police say Mercury traces found in Mrs. McConnell’s body and in her food. state toxicologist Harger confirms sufficient mercury for potential arrest. Mrs. Lockman, a housekeeper to Forrest McConnell, faces attempted poisoning charges as investigations continue in Madison and Indianapolis.

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Poisoning investigation centers on Mrs Lottie Lockman

Mrs Lottie Lockman a 44 year old widow of Madison Indiana is in custody in Keathy Dupont on charges of attempting to poison Mrs Forrest McConnell for whom she worked as a house keeper as investigators probe deaths of four others in the area. Autopsy by Haigh and De BC confirmed lab findings as state police and sheriff Florence Bear announce renewed inquiries including exhumations. Mrs Lockman denied the charges declaring herself innocent and a friend to everybody while offering to allow exhumations of those she cared for.

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Electrical Workers Seek To Purge Communists

An all out drive to purge the Electrical Workers Union of Communists is underway led by Philadelphia figure Harry Block. Block and the Members For Democratic Action claim the union has been used to advance Soviet policy and will push for removal of Communists at the Milwaukee convention on September 9. The group says the UB is largely non communist but seized control of national office staff and media, urging a return to respectable CIO union objectives to avoid destruction as a front for the American Communist party.

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To Hold Picnic At Dunns Flats Web

The annual Community Picnic will be held after several years, with notices noting the community turnout and plans. The remarks mention aging attendees and past deaths, reflecting local context and memories connected to Dunns Flats.

Dunns’ Flats Wakeman

Community Social at Dunns Flats on August 14

On Wednesday August 14 at Dunns Flats residents are invited to a noon basket game and afternoon softball and other activities. The organizing committee hopes attendees renew old acquaintances and meet new neighbors. Also notes a tip about heat loss and storm windows.

Dunns' Flats

Civic League To Meet In Town Hall Tonight

Civic League members are invited to a meeting this evening at the town hall in North Ridgville to discuss important local matters. The gathering will begin at 1:15 PM and will include a discussion of several agenda items for the community.

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