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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

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Roach and McClintock clash over Mellett murder probe

Canton investigators report political influence sought to curb the Canton murder inquiry into Don R. Mellett. Chicago special agent Joseph R. Roach accuses county prosecutor C. B. McClintock of delaying justice as Bernsteen from Cleveland vows to press the liquor conspiracy case. Grand jury set to begin Wednesday with Roach and Ora Slater to testify.

Canton Joseph R. Roach Chicago Don R. Mellett C. B. McClintock Roach McClintock Mellett Washington United States A. E. Bernsteen Cleveland Bernsteen Hus Bernsteen Bornsteen Palia- Mana Court of Pleas B McClintock H C. Pontius Canton Daens Post McClintoch Grand Ur Annfume Tig

Messenger Boy Escapes Injury After Bicycle Crash

Messenger boy Carl Stieren, riding on Broad street, was struck by Abookire of Middle avenue who stopped at Lodi street and turned, smashing the front wheel but the boy escaped unharmed. Speeders Jahnke and Shrock fined $10 and costs by Justice St George.

Messenger Boy Carl Stieren Broad Street Abookire Middle Avenue Lodi Street Polis Lodi Broad Stieren Justice St George Albert Jahnke Charles Shrock Elyria

Dr. Charles W. Eliot Dies at 92 Noted Educator

Dr. Charles W. Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University died at his summer home in Northeast Harbor Maine at age ninety two. Funeral plans call for services Tuesday in Maine and a Wednesday service at Appleton Chapel Harvard. Burial will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Messages of condolence poured in. Eliot witnessed twenty four U S presidents inaugurated.

Northeast Harbor Charles W. Eliot Imeritus Harvard University Whot Cnt Samuel A. Eliot Cambridge Mass Sage Appleton Chapel Mount Auburn Cemetery Eliot United States

Avon Lake Violators of Day Law Fined in Court

John Eppich of Avon pleaded guilty to selling wine in Avon Lake with Mayor John R. Pipes presiding. He received a $1500 fine plus costs as a second offense. Frank Miller of Avon also found guilty and fined 100. Elizabeth Miller of Punfield Junction pleaded guilty to liquor possession and was fined 200 plus costs.

John Eppich Avon O. E Rankin John R. Pipes Avon Lake Frank Miller Pipes Elizabeth Miller Punfield ‘Junction J. Rankin George

Judge Denies Bail in New Jersey Murder Case

Newark August 23 Chief Justice William Guntner refused to act on bail requests for Willie Stevens and Henry De La B. Carpenter held without bail on charges of murdering Rev. Dr. Edward Halt and Mrs. Eleanor Mills. Prosecutor Simpson opposed the bail appeal.

Newark WN. J William Gunmere Willie Stevens Henry de la B. Carpenter Edward Halt Eleanor Mills Simpson

Two Die in Germantown Car Crash Near Hermantown

Erren Baler age 38 and Clifton Winnicutz age 25, both of Hermantown, died in a north Germantown crash when their car sideswiped another and rolled multiple times. Four others in Baltey’s car escaped with minor injuries. In Wooster Ohio, Charles Johnson 15 drowned in Killbuck Creek, his body recovered today.

Dayton Erren Baler Clifton Winnicutz Hermantown Germantown Baltey Creak Wooster Charles Johnson Killbuck Creek Armstrong

Drunken motorists fined after police court cases

Alex Lunczr was found guilty of driving intoxicated on Huron Street and fined 25 dollars and costs after his son acted as interpreter. Severin Ott received 25 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated on Fast Avenue. Louis Kullux was arraigned for driving on Lake Avenue claiming slight intoxication with two or three glasses of wine. 25 dollars and costs were noted.

Alex Lunczr Huron Street Ulehi Linezr Severin Ott Fast Avenue Ott Jal Louis Kullux Lake Avenue Kullux Imayor

Miss Cannon to Again Try Channel Swim

Cape Griz Meze France Aug 23 Miss Lilian Cannon of Baltimore will attempt to swim the English Channel again either tonight or tomorrow. She prefers tomorrow’s daylight hours, as did Miss Ederle. Kemmerich plans to take off tonight at 7 30.

Cape Gris Mez France Lilian Cannon Baltimore English Channel Ederle Kemmerich

Colored Man Held for Grand Jury on Concealed Weapon Charge

J Gordon, colored, of this city, bound over to the grand jury by Justice J George on a concealed weapons charge. Gordon was arrested yesterday afternoon by deputy F G Matheson after a confrontation near a road extension with several friends. He carried a long gun with a two foot barrel, according to the report.

J. Gordon Justic S&s J. George Gordon F. G. Matheson Arene ST Aon

Pope Attitude Toward Mexico Religious Laws Outlined

Rome reports the Holy See will oppose any move seen as recognizing Mexico's religious laws. Vatican officials say the Pope would welcome renewal only if the regulations are lifted. In Mexico City, officials say talks between President Calles and church leaders yielded frank exchanges and cautious optimism on church services and legal challenges.

Rome Holy See Mexico Attyartion Monaignor Bergonirini Vatican Chancellery Vatican Mexico City Calles Lates Ruiz Diaz Maz International Bisho Epiacopate

Barrett Fails In English Channel Swim Attempt

In Dover England Miss Clara Belle Barrett failed in the second attempt to swim the English Channel. At 4 39 p m she was two hours forty minutes into the swim and approaching the Goodwin Sands off the English coast about five miles out. Wind was slightly stronger and progress was expected to continue toward the Goodwin Sands as the tide swept down from the spa.

Dover England Clara Belle Barrett English Channel Miss Barrett Goodwin Saniin English Goodin Sands Spa

Safe Blown in Piqua Post Office

Robbers blew the Piqua branch post office safe located in a grocery store vault and escaped with 39474 in currency and stamps. The blast woke the neighborhood but residents offered no help to police.

Piqua

Justice fines city man for drunken driving charge

Pleading guilty to driving an auto while intoxicated Banny Jecsearey of this city was fined $40 and costs. J. George was arrested yesterday on the South Amherst road.

Banny Jecsearey J. George Jlerneon Amherst Road

British Miners Return to Work Amid Ongoing Strike

Thousands of British miners went back to work as local agreements take hold despite the national strike. By Saturday about 35,000 miners are expected to be employed, with the midland pits seeing the strongest return and leaders' efforts to halt this progress largely failing.

London Wt. 13 Midland A. I. Cook Miners’ Federation

Owner of Home Brew Fined by Mayor

John Solomen of 1529 West River Street was fined 300 and costs in police court after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Officials say Solomen stored about seventy five to a hundred gallons of home brew and a half barrel of wine at his residence, and the mayor ordered the barrel knocked and Solomen may lose his soft drink license.

John Solomen West River Street Solomen Solomon

Woman leaps to death from Toledo Bridge

An unidentified middle aged woman leapt from the Toledo Beach Line bridge into the Ottawa river today. She removed her false teeth and coat before the fatal act.

Toledo Toledo Beach Line Ottawa River

Knights Templar Commander Dies in Ohio

Charles H. Voegele, Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Ohio, died at his home in Mansnedd August 2. The obituary notes his leadership and service to the order.

Knights Templar Charles H. Voegele Kaights Templar of Olvio Tate List

Two Calls Answered By Firemen At No 1 Station

Firemen from Station No 1 responded to two calls on Saturday afternoon and evening. A lightning strike damaged a chimney and roof at 2 Gy spruce street without major fire damage. Later, a court street incident involved an automobile owned by J P Rounds where a battery wire insulation burn started a fire.

J. OP

Deposed Grecian dictator held in Athens prison

General Pangates, a deposed Greek dictator, arrived in Athens aboard the destroyer Leon and was confined pending fate under the new Kendylis regime. The arrest followed a naval action near Cape Fatapan after an exchange of rifle fire without injuries.

Athens Pangates Graechin Aletastor B Pangaloga Leon Kendylis Pergames Poresames Keltaiesis Pangiles London Urorge Greece Locher Eaimpson Ay Cromwer Todas Dora The Times Althouweh Tangares Thnca Venisclas Daly Express Pangales

Shooting Affray in Rooming House Fatal to Woman

Aug 23 Mrs Helen Mikels, 20, dies from bullet wounds after a rooming-house shooting. Harvey Elam, 38, allegedly fired during a jealousy dispute, then attempted suicide. police say Elam will be charged with murder.

Vlevelant Helen Mikels Harvey Elam Hera Tollee Miss Mikels Jcalnusx Anil P

Two Killed in Auto Crash on Ridge to Fortesque Trip

Bridgeton New Jersey Aug 23 two men died and three others injured when a car sideswiped a parked truck and struck a telephone pole on Ridge ton Salem road. Dead include O W Brunner 28 Ambler and an unidentified man. survivors James Coren Ambler William Bandini Ambler and Jolin Chapman 56 Philadelphia.

Jolin Chapman Philadelphia Fortesque

Sikorsky plane tests for New York Paris flight

A miniaturized Sikorsky plane built by Count Igor Sikorsky and Captain Stone, carrying 12 000 pounds, completed its first test at Aug 24 in Media New York. The craft rose to 2000 feet in 13 seconds with all three motors. Photographers circled as the ship banked over Roosevelt field.

Minedia Sikorsky New York Paris Igor Sihrsky Stone Ones Fonek Stirta Roosevelt Diet Giatier

Slander Suit Seeks 68000 In Damages

A civil action filed in Lorn alleges Rosie Veer and Arno Larek defamatory statements by the defendant, her sister in law, harming the plaintiff’s character and reputation regarding her marriage and children. The petition claims substantial injury and seeks eighteen thousand dollars in damages.

Cambion Rosie Veer Arno Larek Gir

Ohio Party Conventions Adopt State Platforms in Columbus

Delegates from the Democrats and Republicans meet in Columbus to adopt their state platforms. The actions occur across caucus sessions with committees forming plans for the campaign and party activations statewide.

Pathermnes Amd Paaeo Oscoutine Cammite Wena Antitipors

Mysterious death of young woman in Cleveland

Dorothy Kirk 21 died at St Johns hospital after being found unconscious. Physicians found pills in her pocketbook and room and police say a man posed as a hospital intern and brought her in. Authorities suspect poisoning and will have the body from Cleveland to Lorain for burial.

Cleveland Yorothy Kirk St John’s Hospital Canal Fulton Ohio Miss Kirk Lorain

Valentino Die In New York After Appendicitis Battle

Rudolph Valentino known as the original movie sheik died at 12 10 PM after a weeklong struggle with complications of diseases following an appendicitis operation. The death was announced by George Ullman his representative with doctors and clergy present. A blood transfusion was tried and he received last rites. Born in Italy Valentino survived by a life of stardom and intense public interest. Continued on Page 4.

New York Rudolph Valentino George Ullman Ullman Joseph Schenck United Artists Corporation Edward Leonard Father Congedo Valentino Edward Day Father Leonard Taly Valentinge Wally Rodelph Giuglelms Valenti Antenguola

Pola Negri Delayed by Grief Over Valentino Death

Pola Negri, reported fiancée of Rudolph Valentino, collapsed in grief upon learning of his death in New York. She cannot leave for New York immediately and her film Hotel Imperial remains unfinished despite rushed work.

Los Angeles Pola Negri Rudolph Valentino Law New York Terrile Amienia Shea Famons Lasky oMetals Miegg Negg

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