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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
4
President Coolidge starts vacation in Plymouth Vermont with Mrs Coolidge and son John. He enters a campaign calm and outlines his platform emphasizing budget economy tax cuts and a future world conference.
In a Chicago murder hearing, Dr. Rollin T. Woodyatt testified that the gland system relation to conduct remains mysterious. He admitted not knowing the glands’ exact contents and said any link to mentality is only a guess, while court observers pressed for definitive answers.
Probate Judge H Wilcox recorder Wao Mitchell and auditor Monroe Welty met and appointed George Rhoads, Republican nominee, to replace the late A E Hale as county commissioner. Rhoads received papers and left for Columbus to secure his commission. Since Hale's death, the office had been run by commissioners Richmond and Murray.
John Hopkins aged 74 died at his Birmingham home yesterday at four after a two day illness. He leaves a wife Catherine Hopkins and three children Curt Fulger of Elyria Lou Hopkins of Elyria and Leon Hopkins of Herrietta plus several grandchildren. All children were at his bedside. Funeral plans pending.
Secretary Hughes resumes duties at the state department after a European tour, drawing crowds in Washington who note he shows more warmth and humor. At Coolidge’s notification ceremony he led cheers for the president, signaling a lighter approach and renewed rapport with officials.
Richard Loeb in his cell thanked Kid McCoy for drawing front page attention away from their trial. He said he did not know details of Mrs Mors shooting and had not read all about it in the papers. He added he noticed the front page story crowded out their trial coverage.
News of the death of Mrs. I. L. Schwedtman of Dallas Texas arrives with relatives named Mrs. Ed Parsh Mrs. Margaret Crisp Mrs. M. Stevens Miss Rose Moriarty and Mrs. J. L. Fisher The funeral plans will be announced later and the remains will be returned to Mrs. Crisp’s home in Heights Blvd. Also a court suit filed by Robert and Mary Everard against Martin J. Randal seeks $13183.78 plus sale of thirty acres in Avon Lake to satisfy the claim.
A sensational Los Angeles feature recounts Norman Shelby, famed fighter and philosopher, accused in a murder case. The piece centers on his famous romantic history, the narrator's long relationship, and doubts about the alleged crime.
The O'Donnel Paint and Wallpaper firm reports two large Pennsylvania contracts and one in New York. They will decorate the Penn Harris hotel in Harrisburg and an eight story building in Franklin. A Jamestown project matches their size with Jamestown New York. A large crew will depart for Harrisburg and Jamestown.
A thirteen year old from Didgeville was captured at the Roeht oil Station on Cleveland street after stealing a wheel from Postmaster McHenry’s son and a later, better wheel from a Western Union messenger boy. He is on probation and to be turned over to probate court. Funeral rites for Mrs. A Arms troff Jr. are set for Saturday at 2 PM from 1125 Washington avenue with burial in Elmwood cemetery. Pythian Sisters will conduct the grave service.
Mayor Harry Hinkson left this morning for a cottage near Pontiac Michigan to seek rest and regain health. He will spend time at the home of an old friend and devote himself to relaxation as advised by doctors.
Two Lorain youths pled guilty amid local crime coverage. A bond of 2000 dollars was set as authorities report ongoing investigations into auto thefts by a Cleveland accomplice group. Police describe the case as part of broader urban crime activity with several vehicles altered for continued use.
Incomplete official results show Miss Mable Marsh with the top official tally and Judge H. C. Wilcox close behind. Sheriff and other county officers listed include Rodgers and Hultz with counts, while Ethel Stevenson wins a divorce from Fred Stevenson in Cleveland court for gross neglect of duty with alimony approved.
Sir Alfred Mond the liberal candidate won the Carmarthen by election, in a constituency that normally supports the Liberal party. In Iceland, wind and rain delay U S Army aviators Lowll Smith and Erik Nelson on the way to Angmagssalik Greenland, planning to stop tomorrow if weather allows. Major Zanni, Argentine world flyer, leaves Rangoon for Bangkok with good weather. Severe earthquake tremors hit Torio Australia causing panic but no fatalities. London reports a conciliatory reply to France on Ruhr evacuation with some calling it virtually accepted.
Mrs Catherine Adams 67 wife of W M Adams of the Logas Gas Co died at home 124 West Bridge Street after a long illness. She belonged to the Episcopal church and Eastern Star and is survived by husband son W M Adams Elyria and daughter Mrs W J Derr Toledo. Funeral Monday at 2 led by Rev E B Redhead. Elyria company POC Columbus note on incorporations.
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