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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1926

Page

1

Valentino S Condition Deteriorates Amid Infection

New York Aug 21 Rudolph Valentino's condition worsens as infection sets in after last Sunday's surgery for appendicitis and gastric ulcers. He endures intense pain requiring morphine injections. doctors and Ullman monitor at his bedside as food is restricted and fever spikes to 102 after a brief improvement morning.

New York Rudolph Valentino Screen George Ullman Valentino

Canton Man Loses 17900 to Prohibition Agent Swindle

Canton Ohio resident L J Elsie reports four men posing as federal agents conspired to recruit him into a tobacco and liquor racketeering scheme. They promised a share in a government alcohol plant in Canton and he paid 17000 as a bond before traveling to Chicago to seal the deal. Police are seeking four well known officers connected to the case.

Chicago Palvetos Lif L. J. Elsie Canton Ohio Case Roche Federal Special Intelligence Unit Prohibition

Lightning Strikes Barn Wounding Woman Near Lima

Aug 21 Lima area report: Mrs Vore and others sheltered in a farm barn as a bolt struck the structure during an auction. She suffered neck and arm burns and was taken home for care. several bystanders were stunned but appeared to recover.

Lima Vore Newsons

Potomac River Swollen by Rains Routs Guests at Hotel Fire

Rain wrecks Washington life as Potomac rises five feet. Haynes Point sea wall floods while crews forecast a break. In Cleveland a hotel fire drives forty guests from beds. a guest reportedly sleeps through a blaze caused by smoking.

Washington Potomac Haynes Point Army War College Cleveland Merea

City halts lease on property as obstructionsRemoval steps ordered on Broad Street

City Council authorizes city solicitor to sue Halpin Co and Halpin for nuisance on East Broad street near the bridge. Service Director refused to lease bids August 10, citing potential lawsuits. Halpin crews were at work despite council orders to stop. Solicitor to file suit by Monday or Tuesday to compel removal and restore premises to prebuilding condition.

John Halpin Joint Halpin Co East Broad Street Broad Street Halpin Non Myers Clits Council Cty

Minor Sues for 14900 Over City Horse Accident

Edward Evanish a Lorain minor seeks 14900 personal damages for injuries after a horse and wagon owned by Cite Produce and Commission Co struck him on Tivria Avenue March 14. The suit, filed in Lorain Court of Common Pleas by plaintiff Mary Evanish, faults the driver for not keeping the horse under control while the boy stood near the curb.

Edward Evanish Cite Produce & Commission Company Court of Common Pleas Lorain Mary Evanish Tivria Avenue Common Pleas Paul Sheet Geo M. Sandiford Broadway 18Th Street Sandiford Sheet

Boys Bands Gather for County Fete at Riverview Park

A county wide event brings together all Boys Bands of Loran County at Riverview Park on Friday August 27. The In eal band will host six organizations from LaGrange LaVort Faton Center Ridgeville Wellington and Grafton with a full program to be announced.

Loran County Riverview Park Ineal LaGrange LaVort Faton Center Ridgeville Wellington Grafton

Akron boy dies from street accident injuries at ten

Carlton Lege ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Dexter Legg died today from injuries after being run over by an automobile while playing in the street near his Akron home.

Akron Carlton Lege Dexter Legg

Lorain Police to Use Riot Guns to Curb Crime Wave

Lorain officials announce three squads led by Chief Theodore Walker will patrol city streets armed with riot guns and instructed to shoot to kill if needed. The move aims to halt a spate of robberies following three successful thefts in three weeks.

Lorain Loraus Aus Theodore Walker East Erie Avenue FL Regin Whea Walker Heston Broadway Black Ttver Lumber Company

Burglars Enter Five Stores Here

Burglars entered five local stores last night using a 3 pass key. The Elyria Candy Works on East Broad Street reported thirty dollars stolen, Star Shoe Shop on Court Street five dollars, Sharoni's Shoe Repair on Ladi Street two dollars, and Lee Whitney and Company at 396 Broad Street two to three dollars from the cash register. Police report details follow.

Elyria Candy Works East Broad Street Star Shoe Court Street Sharoni Ladi Street Lee Whitney and Company Broad Street

Weallis-for-Senator committee files campaign expenses

Primary expense accounts filed with the state secretary show the Weallis-for-Senator committee reporting receipts of 4195 and expenditures of 3920.96. Contributors include Bud Hyniken of Cincinnati and H. H. Timken of Canton with 1000 each. Secretary Thad Brown's personal expenses total 3977.95 from his Governor nomination bid with 2590 donated to the Brown-for-Governor committee.

Columbus Secretary of State Weallis-for-Senator Bud Hyniken Cincinnati H. H. Timken Canton Thad Brown

Fires in Marietta and Parkersburg Prompt Investigation

Officials from the Ohio and West Virginia fire marshals investigate two simultaneous fires in Marietta Ohio and Parkersburg West Virginia. In Marietta a blaze damages the ON Mill Supply Company and the A. M. Swan Co with losses near 100 000. In Parkersburg a second fire wrecks Citizens Timber Company and the National Supply Co causing about 150 000 in damages.

Marietta Ohio West Virginia Parkersboro W. V ON Mill Supply Company A. M. Swan Coa Inildera Supplies Citizens Tamber Company National Supply (O Parkersburg

Man Falls From Barge and Drowns on Ohio River

Cincinnati Ohio Aug 21 Richard English 19 drowned after falling from a barge on the Ohio River He lived in Covington Kentucky authorities report the tragedy occurred today as the river carried away the young man in the riverfront area

Cincinnati Richard English Ohio River Covington

Murder at Toledo State Hospital

Corrine Meisenberger, 24, killed Mrs Ella Northrup, 74, with a map at Toledo State Hospital yesterday. Held under close guard pending a hearing on transferring her to the Lima institution. Physicians report she is deluded into believing she must kill to relieve others' misery.

Toledo Corrine Meisenborger Ella Northrup Toledo State Hospital Lima Ohio Weisenberger

Government arrests opponents in Greece amid purge

Athens Aug 21 government arrests Liberal leader John Metaxas and Genera Papoulas Calegaras and Strari gon under charges of fomenting political arrest. The purge, ongoing for weeks, aims to silence dissent and raises the tally of silenced political leaders to over a dozen.

Athens John Metaxas Genera Papoulas Calegaras Strarigon

Vertebrae Of Mastodon Unearthed At Vinond Farm

In Johnstown Ohio archaeologists unveiled vertebrae from a mastodon found at Vinond Putt’s mastodon farm. The bones were identified as a trachodon, a dinosaur reptile, with a tusk fragment embedded. Newark businessmen formed the Ticking County Reliquary Association to acquire all bones for permanent exhibition.

Johnstown Vinond Putt Newark Ticking County Reliquary Association

Three Men Arrested After Mexico City Pistol Battle

In Mexico City on Francisega Madera street three men were arrested for participating in a deadly pistol battle that killed three National Chamber of Deputies members and gravely wounded former Tabasco Governor Tomas Garrido and a fifteen year old newsboy. Police chief General Roberto Cruz urged swift action to curb street violence between rival parties and pledged harsh penalties for the arrestees.

Mexico City Francisega Madera National Chamber of Deputies Tomas Garrido Tabasco Roberto Cruz Crug

Solution Seen El e Theft in Vanderbi t Mansion Breakers Case

In Newport Rhode Island on August twenty first the mystery theft of 683000 dollars in jewels from the Breakers, Vanderbilts mansion, appears linked to a pawnshop raid at 108 Lenox Avenue. Joseph Roth 55 and his son Herbert 26 of Belle Harbor Long Island were arrested on charges of criminally redelivering stolen property. Police check gems at headquarters against a list from the Vanderbilt thefts. The Vanderbilt ship is not publicly disclosed. Secrecy surrounds the Baths arrest though police were tipped by underworld sources.

New York Vanderbit Newport R. 1 Lenox Avenue Pawnahap Joseph Roth Herbert Belle Harbor Long, Island

Lorain Mian Faces Manslaughter Charge

Lorain August 21 Jutan Olerea 1819 East 298th Street charged with manslaughter in death of Mikael Posaten. Dosztan died after an apparent accident on August thirteenth leaving broken neck and fractured skull. Bond set at 2500 for prelminars in municipal court August 24. Dosztan, employed by National Tube Company eight years, leaves wife and children at home.

Lorain Dosztan National Titbe Company Tad Mary Barabar Steven Hnme

Plan Airplane Tour Of U.S From Washington

Washington August 11 The army air service is planning an American air tour second in scope only to the earlier round the world trip. The plan envisions five planes leaving Riley Field Texas and flying through Mexico and Central America before circling the southern tip of South America.

Washington Army Air Service Pield South America

Heavy Rainfall Floods Bowling Green Streets

In Bowling Green, heavy rainfall last night and today flooded cellars and overwhelmed sewers. The 24 hour total reached 3.0 inches, surpassing the 1908 record of 2.87 inches.

Rowling Green Bowling Green

Mellett Slaying Promises Quick Federal Breakthrough

Canton and Cleveland reports say Assistant U S Attorney Howell Leuck predicted a swift solution to the Don R. Mellett murder as arrests were to be made on federal warrants Monday. Officials warn two strangers gained entry to a Molly Stark Cloak social event linked to the case, with investigators seeking whether they were signal men or perpetrators.

Cleveland Canton Tedas United States Mietriet Howell Leuek Don R. Mellet Seid’. Lewek Leack Melleth Mellett Deuck Sinis Tang O Lauta Mazer Streitenherpers Don R. Melfett Sunimen Molly Stark Saung Melleit PLC No. 1 Iago 3

Fifty Planes to Parade in Columbus Air Carnival

In Columbus on August 1 a crowd will witness fifty U.S. Army planes at Norton Aviation Field for an air carnival opening the new club house of the Catum-Dus Club. Famous American pilots will participate with close formations, mock battles, speed tests, parachutes, and acrobatics including the Boston ship from the round-the-world flight, showcasing safety and prowess of new aircraft.

Columbus Norton Aviation Field Catum- Dus Tn Ts Amd Sanda Afteynoon Boston

Snell Elected Chairman of Lorain Democratic Committee

Louis A. Snell of Lorain was elected chairman at a May meeting in Eagles hall by the Lorain County central committee. Floyd Helfrick of Lorain was chosen secretary, with an executive committee of twenty-five and Thomas A. Conway named chairman. The Republican committee plans to meet this afternoon to organize, elect officers, and form an executive group.

Eagles Hall Tenyerrade Central Committe Lecounts Louis A. Snell Lorain Floyd Helfrick Aft

Too Many Ugly Signs Along Highways in Washington

Washington August 21 Too many tell billboards and roadside ads mar the motoring roads. The American Automobile Association requests highway officials to curb glare and improve sightlines. Thomas J Wey president urges action to reduce obstructive signs along state highways.

Washington Amerled Amjertedn Automobile Association Thomas J. Wey Hong

Girl Who Expected to Marry Thaw Heads Home

Forest Hope Wall, a California girl who came east to marry Harry K. Thaw, began the return trip to California with her mother and brother after failing to obtain letters or legal help. She had pressed Thaw for vows but could not produce correspondence, and local lawyers declined the case.

Thaw Wisctheater Forest Hope Wall Los Angeles Uarry K. Thaw California Jack Winchester Forest Attormeya Abe

Italian government backs Polish plea for permanent UN seat

The Italian government supports Poland's demand for a permanent seat on the League of Nations council, following dispatched reports from Vienna. The move signals broader European backing for Poland's bid amid postwar diplomatic negotiations.

Talian Poland Remlon, Ag Calhen Rovernment Hye ATO Council of Thee Bengere of Nations Wiartenis

Plan shipping line between the United States and Russia

Jug 21 reports from Warsaw say W A Wareckman head of the Harelman steamship lines has concluded an agreement with the Soviet government for a shipping line between the United States and Russia.

U. S Russia Berlin Jug W. A. Wareckman Harelman Steamship Lines Sovet Government United States Warsaw

Florida Senator Fletcher Operated On At Local Hospital

Florida Senator Duncan J. Fletcher was reportedly recovering after a serious medical procedure at a city hospital. Hospital officials would not disclose the nature of the operation.

Florida Brattlur Creek Miles Duncan J. Fletcher Condoy Psyste Cfies Nhospital Pty 2A Mack Sons le

Fire destroys Marietta barge plant and supply store

A fire swept through a barge plant and adjoining Oil Well Supply Company store in Marietta today, causing an estimated loss of 175000. Insurance coverage likely to apply. No injuries reported.

Marietta Marerutta Mug Wetehy My Suan Company Ipsupance

Mrs Vanderbilt Dies in Paris Ritz Hotel After Operation

Mrs. Vanderbilt former Louise Anthonys died at the Ritz Hotel Paris after an operation. Her husband is a son of Vanderbilt and Brigadier General Cornelius Vanderbilt. The report notes a traffic collision on Secon Street where Harry Hibebrand’s car struck Trabert Cannnde’s vehicle, causing rear fender and radiator damage.

Vanderbilt Paris Stee Prederic We. Vanderbilt Louise Anthonys Ritz Harry Hibebrand Secon Street Trabert Camnnode Jackson Read Tibebrand Auto

Rescue of Starold Gerken Crew Off Lake Erie

At Ashtabula nine teen survivors of the steamer Starold Gerken reached port after the wreck eight miles northwest of Erie. Captain J B Gamble led the Gerken crew toward life boats as 15 to 20 foot waves battered the vessel. Rescue ship captain Thomas Hyman described a dark scene with flares and searchlights, noting the Gerken sank within ten minutes after being spotted. Water depth was about 150 feet. Survivors faced a terrible experience as their boats were tossed about. some prayed, all showed bravery and self possession. The Gerken sprang a leak during the storm and began taking water before she went down. The No. 2 continued on Page 6.

Gerken J.B. Gamble Buffalo N.Y Thomas Hyman Hyman Maitland Cramble Page

Deportation Warrant Issued for George Remus

A Labor Department warrant orders the deportation of George Remus, former millionaire bootlegger from Cincinnati, on charges of moral turpitude and entering the country by false declaration. Remus, born in Germany, came to the United States years ago.

Washington Gicorge Remus Cincinhan Labor Department Remus Germany United States

Weather forecast for Cr evelant region next week

The weather bureau forecasts the Great Lakes region will have occasional showers during the week of August 23 with temperatures near the seasonal average. A period of showers is expected toward the middle and again toward the end, with temperatures mostly above normal.

Crevelant Weather Bureau Great Lakes Omo Vatley

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Canton Man Potomac River Greece Ano Thre Nagar Lorain Mian U.S Oas Mellett Columbus Air Carnival Ashtablla, O Lake Erie Erie George Rem
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