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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
4
August 19 police report an unvoiced assault on Joseph White 12 at his home on Apple Avenue. A man entered the kitchen and kicked him in the stomach before throwing him from a window and then ransacking the house. Police have located the suspect.
The Corporation Directory Co begins a 1925 28 Elyria City Directory canvass to compile a new guide. The firm that produced the last edition two years ago reports many address changes and plans to include suburbs beyond the city limits. The work should finish soon with delivery expected early.
Penfield community holds a farewell reception Friday evening for Air Newcomb and Mr Hopkins and Mrs Jones as they depart for a new home. Ladies bring cake and all are invited. Local notices include tickets for Penfield school children to attend county fairs and updates on local hospital visits and farewells.
A controversial assignment in London centers on a questionnaire offered to George Bernard Shaw. Shaw’s decision to withhold answers drew mixed reactions from young newspaper men, who pressed for his public thoughts while noting the price penciled beside each question for publication.
The Chinese government officially defies the recent reports naming Chang-tsn as a Manchurian warlord. The statement rejects the accusations and asserts sovereignty over the disputed region amid growing tensions.
The case involves Nimsul sheriff of a county with a deputy and a female matron stealing three prizes from Cleveland to Mansfield and Wellington. An automobile collision occurred in front of a local theater, tying a touring car owned by the deputy to the incident and placing suspects at the scene.
Aug 19 report from Wellington highlights a wedding-related shower at Frances Davis Pin I home with gifts and refreshments. Rollin Miller farm chosen as next year’s meeting site. Sunday dinner and a July day’s social events included five officers and a lively ice cream cake reception. Other notes mention an odd bird sighting near Brighton and multiple local visitors and departures.
Amherst council meeting notes expose only 10 dogs vaccinated in the village as of August 24 with plans to turn unvaccinated canines over to the dog catcher. Paving updates on Jackson and Martin streets and curbing progress were also discussed.
Washington reports indicate Congress may decide on a billion dollar Nickel Plate railroad marker and consdolidation plans as ICC delays in the Van Sweringen case prompt talk of a compulsory merger bill. Also notes regional items from Pittsburgh Plymouth and Rome with various local developments.
Mrs Hattie Baker hosted visitors including Sophia Wilke Anna Ulrich and Sod Helene Laker yesterday at her home in Welling ton.
Elyria Lorain Avon and French Creek officials join county commissioners in Lorain at Hotel Antlers this evening to plan widening North Ridge road.
A period piece diary scene shows Adele Garrison amid domestic upheaval as Mrs Meredith may visit. Katie the maid frets over eavesdropping, while Adele braces for social scrutiny and prepares to greet guests in a tense, private household moment.
Brussels officials expressed approval of the Belgium United States debt settlement noting it is fair and avoids excessive charges. Jansen calls the deal fair and expects better Franco Belgian and Anglo American understanding. London and Paris commentary emphasize Belgium's moral claim and cautious allied responses.
Market brief lists produce items with scattered prices including butter eggs apples berries tomatoes potatoes and onions. Some figures appear corrupted but indicate price ranges and units such as per half, per box, and per bag for Ohio grown goods.
Receipts and price ranges across cattle calves sheep and hogs show overall steady to mixed trading. Cattle include good to choice steers and bulls with prices from 4 to 7 per hundredweight, hogs ranged around 11 to 15 dollars, and lambs from roughly 6.90 to 14.90 with various grades noted.
The card featured a six round bout where the fighter knocked out Mike Dempsey of Rochester in the fifth round. The event took place amid a slate of international updates from Washington.
Puzzle shows clues like Running Word 1 Rub a dy men in a _. Word 5 used in tennis. Word 9 poetic form of before. Word 10 to be mistaken. Word 2 Beneat Words pro. Yesterday's puzzle answered.
Carl Tremaine of Cleveland won a newspaper decision over Johnny Sheppard of Boston in a tame bout marked by jeers. Tiger Jack Burns of Los Angeles had a slight edge over Al Duandee of Manfield as Burns clamped repeatedly. Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs delivered the best exhibition among the cards.
A patient claims past expenses for doctors failed to cure stomach trouble until using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad asserts the product clears intestinal mucus and inflammation causing stomach and liver issues, including appendicitis, with money-back guarantees.
Washington dispatch lists yesterday's high readings for multiple cities. Albany reached 90, Kansas City 102, Oklahoma City and San Antonio 102, Omaha 94, Louisville 92, Chicago 84, San Francisco 88, Seattle 78, and other locales showed varied totals.
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