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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

2

Roach Mellett murder probe clash sparks Canton case

Open break looms between Joseph R. Roach Chicago investigator and county prosecutor C B McClintock as Roach promises a damaging statement. Canton and Washington influence rumors swirl about the Mellett case and Bernsteen’s liquor probe. court actions and suspensions but no indictments yet.

Canton Joseph R. Roach Chicago Don R. Mellett Ecutor C. B. McClintock Roach MacClintock Chitego Mellett McClintock Inves Washington United States A. E. Bernsteen Cleveland Bernsteen Polic- Tan

Messenger Roy Escapes Injury In Broad Street Bicycle Collision

A cyclist named Stieren on Broad Street was hit by a motorist Ahookire who failed to yield at a turn on Lodi Street. Stieren escaped injury as his bicycle front wheel was smashed though he remained unhurt. Two speeders, Albert Jahnke and Charles Schrock of Ely, paid fines of 410 and costs after arraignment before Justice S J George.

Messenger Roy Kry Carl Stieren Bov Broad Street Afookire Middle Avenue Lodi Street Ahookire Tod Troad Stieren Speeders S. J. George Albert Jahnke Charles Schrock Elytin

Dr Charles W Eliot Dies at 92 Noted Educator and Harvard President Emeritus

Dr Charles W Eliot renowned educator and former Harvard University President Emeritus died at his summer home in Northeast Harbor Maine at age ninety two. Funeral plans call for services here Tuesday and an honorary service at Appleton Chapel on Harvard University Wednesday with burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery. His son Rev Samuel A Eliot of Cambridge was at his side. Messages of condolence poured in from many notable figures across the nation. Eliot witnessed the inaugurations of twenty four U S Presidents.

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

Avon Prohibition Case Surfaces in Avon Lake Court

John Enpich of Avon pleaded guilty after arrest on August 71st for selling wine and was fined 1500 dollars plus costs by Mayor John R. Pipes. Frank Miller of Avon also guilty and fined 100 dollars. Elizabeth Miller of Penfield Junction pled guilty to possession of liquor, fined 200 dollars plus costs.

John Enpich Avon E. Rankin John R. Pipes Avon Lake Frank Miller Pipes Elizabeth Miller Penfield Junction O. K. Rankin J. George

Chief Justice Refuses Bail in Hall Mills Murder Case

Chief Justice William C. Gummere refused to act on the application for bail for Willie Stevens and Henry De La B. Carpenter, who are held without bail in the murder of the Rev. Dr. Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills in Newark. Prosecutor Simpson opposed granting bail.

Newark William C. Gummere Willie Stevens Henry de la B. Carpenter Edward Hall Eleanor Mills Simpson

Two Die in Germantown Road Smashup

In Germantown two men Erren Bailey 85 and Clifton Hunniccutt 25 died after a northeast of Germantown when their car sideswiped another vehicle and flipped multiple times. Four other occupants escaped with minor injuries. A teen body was recovered from Killbuck Creek at Argus.

Dayton Ang Erren Bailey Clifton Hunniccutt Germantown Umoite Bailes Creek Wooster Charles Johnson Killbuck Creek

Three Drunken Drivers Fined In City Court

In police court this morning Alex Lancer was found guilty of driving intoxicated on Huron street and fined 25 dollars plus costs after his son served as interpreter. Severin Ott received the same fine for driving intoxicated on East Avenue and was ordered to bring his license plates to police headquarters. Louie Kullux faced a drunken driving charge on Lake Avenue with denial of intoxication as he admitted wine consumption. the mayor imposed a 25 dollar fine plus costs.

Alex Lancer Huron Street Lunezr Severin Ott East Avenue Ott Louie Kullux Lake Avenue Kullux

Miss Cannon to Again Try Channel Swim

Miss Lillian Cannon of Baltimore will attempt to swim the English Channel again, likely tonight or tomorrow, preferring daytime hours after Miss Ederle. German swimmer Kemimerich plans to depart at 7:30 tonight.

Miss Cannon Cape Gris Mez France Lillian Cannon Baltimore English Channel Ederle Kemimerich

Colored Man Held for Grand Jury in Concealed Weapon Case

A colored man was bound over to the grand jury by Justice St. George on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff F. G. Mathews on Middle Avenue Extension with several friends. a two foot long gun barrel was described by the deputy. The case proceeds to the grand jury.

Depemaren Justice St. George Gordon F. G Mathews Middle Avenue

Pope Attitude Toward Mexico Religious Laws Outlined

Monsignor Bergenkind of the Vatican chancellery says the Holy See will not permit the Mexican episcopate to recognize Calles religious laws. Vatican officials indicate the Pope would favor renewing the edicts only if Mexican religious regulations are lifted. In Mex City, bishops say optimism about church services resuming may be premature despite a frank conference with President Calles.

Meneco City Mexican Press Oda Lates Federal Congress Calles

Miss Barrett Completes First Leg Of English Channel Swim

Dover England January 23 Miss Clara Belle Barrett completed the first leg of her second attempt to swim the English Channel. At 4 20 p.m. two hours forty minutes after the start she neared Goodwin Sands lighthouse about five miles offshore with wind slightly fresher and plans to continue with the tide sweeping down from the sea.

Dover England Clara Belle Barrett English Channel Miss Barrett Goodwin Sands English

Safe Blown in Piqua Post Office Heist

Police search for robbers after a blast destroyed the west end post office safe in Piqua Aug 00. They secured 394.74 in cash and stamps from the loot. Residents were awakened but offered no aid to officers.

Piqua Piqua, Oaug. Oo West End

Justice Fines Auto Driver

Henry Jecsewiex of this city pleaded guilty to driving an auto while intoxicated. He was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to the county jail for thirty days by Justice S on South Amherst road after being arrested yesterday afternoon.

Henry Jecsewiex S 2 Dreotre Lotr Amherst

British Miners Return to Work Amid Local Agreements

Thousands of British miners resume duties today as the coal strike remains in effect. About 85,000 miners are expected back by Saturday under local pacts, with Midland pits showing strongest return while leaders push for national talks.

London Midland A. J. Cook Miners’ Federation Mminers

Owner of Home Brew Fined by Mayor

John Solomen of 1529 West River Street was fined £200 and costs in police court after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Officers stated he had 75 to 100 bottles of home brew and half a barrel of wine at his home. The mayor ordered the barrel head knocked in and to confiscate Solomon's soft drink license.

John Solomen West River Street Poller Solomen

Woman Leaps to Death From Toledo Bridge

An unidentified middle aged woman died after jumping from the Toledo Beach Ling bridge into the Ottawa river in Toledo Ohio today. Witnesses said she removed her false teeth coat and hat before leaping.

Toledo Toledo Beach Ottawa River

Knights Templar Commander Charles H. Voegele Dies

Charles H. Voegele, Grand Commander Knights Templar of Ohio, dies at his residence on August date, authorities said. Funeral arrangements pending as announcement notes his leadership within the order and his service.

Knights Templar

Firemen Respond to Two Saturday Calls

Fire Station No. 1 crews answered two calls Saturday afternoon and evening. Lightning struck a chimney at 2649 Spruce Street causing roof damage and small fire. In the evening a car owned by J. P. Rounds caught fire from a battery wire insulation short, with only minor damage.

Aqnuadd Company Merinert Teaglests Spruce Street Courterrest and Secon J. P. Rounds

Deposed Greek Dictator Held in Athens Prison

Aug 23 Athens reports General Pangalos, ousted Grecian dictator, is confined in a military prison as question of his fate awaits General Kendylls regime. Boarding clash with Pergames aboard destroyer West Cape Bade. no injuries. London notes coup seen as republic change, possible return to democracy.

Athens Pangatos London Repubienu Regiatea Aurg George of Greve Lorler Lampson Cromwver Torday Hendylis Pangalos

Shooting Affray in a Coming House Fatal to Woman

Apr 23. Mrs Helen Mikels 20 is dead and Harvey Blam 25 is in serious condition from bullet wounds after a shooting affray in a rooming house. Police say Blam shot Mikels in jealousy and then attempted self harm. He is under police guard and authorities say he will be charged with murder.

Levelantd Helen Mikels Harvey Blam Blam

Two Killed in Auto Crash in Bridgeton NJ

Two men died and three others were seriously injured when their car sideswiped a parked truck near Bridgeton on the Nindleton Salem road. Victims named Brunner of Ambler Pa and John Chapman of Philadelphia.

Bridgeton, N J Nindiceton-Salem Road Here John Chapman Philadelpha Fortesque

Sikorsky trimotor plane tests for New York to Paris flight

The Sikorsky three motor plane designed for a nonstop transatlantic run under Igor Sikorsky and Rene Fonck completed its first test off (Aug. 28) with Count Sikorsky at the controls. The craft carried 12,000 pounds toward its planned 24,000 pound load next, rose to 2000 feet, and circled above Queens with photographers in pursuit.

Mineqia Sikorsky New York Daris ‘Rht Igor Sikrsky Bilder Capiip Rene Vonek Joan Fonek Fleasevelt Diel Sonailer Creed Cnim

Slander Suit Filed In Court Of Common Pleas

A five thousand dollar slander suit was filed this morning in the court of common pleas by Noste against Useek. The plaintiff, sister in law to the defendant, claims public scandal on Wortooth street Lorut injuring her character and reputation.

Court of Common Pleas Noste Beek Wortooth Street Lorut Pix Cildren

Ohio parties set to frame state platforms at conventions

Democratic and Republican leaders prepare to adopt their respective state platforms at conventions in August. Democrats, led by key figures, aim to finalize their program in one day, while Republicans plan meetings in Cleveland and Columbus to map fall campaigns. State central committees and women’s groups join in planning campaign direction.

Ohio van Advners Committee

Mystery surrounds death of Dorothy Kirk in Lorain

Dorothy Kirk 21 died at St Johns hospital after being brought there by a man posing as a hospital intern. Authorities suspect poisoning and sent pills found in her possession for chemical analysis. Her body to be taken to Lorain for burial as state authorities investigate.

Cleveland Dorothy Kirk St John’s Hospital Canal Fulton Qilo Pole Miss Kirk Poires Lorain

Valentino Dies After Prolonged Illness in New York

Rudolph Valentino, famed screen star, died at 12 10 PM after a weeklong struggle following appendicitis surgery. Surrounded by aides including George Ullman Joseph Schenck and Father Leonard, he received last rites and a blood transfusion failed to save him.

New York Rudolph Valentino George Ullman Ullman Joseph Schenck United Artists Corporation Father Edward Leonard Father Congedo Valentino Edward Day Valentine Father Leonard

Negri Terribly Grief Stricken by Rumored Death

LA dispatch says actress Pola Negri, grieving the reported death of Rudolph Valentine amid New York tragedy, will not leave her hotel room. Lasky executives say her film Hotel Imperil won’t finish before week end as release date stands.

Los Angeles Pola Negi Tiudolph Valentine Prief New York Las Mies Nesri

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