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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1925
Page
1
Mrs. Cora Fl Knapp of Elyria filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities amount to 23200 in promissory notes while assets total 74, presenting a stark deficit and initiating proceedings.
London essay argues that both the London Stock Exchange and English investors lag behind American practices. It condemns obsolete methods, high transaction costs, and lack of advertising, calling for broad public education and greater promotional efforts to attract English participants and curb losses.
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, sentenced to one to ten years at San Quentin for the murder of her mother. Judge Harold Beacerback imposed the light term after a jury of seven witnesses and five men found her guilty of manslaughter last week.
Word reached Elyria of the death of J F Welsh who died at his Cleveland home last evening at eight o clock. He was well known locally and is survived by several Elyria relatives including T D Welsh of Exide Battery J C Welsh Edward Welsh and the Misses Kathryn Agnes Ann Welsh and Mrs Joseph Monscheig.
Ohio authorities plan a statewide survey to measure the extent of silicosis from sandstone dust. The disease would be classified as occupational under Workmen's Compensation, extending relief to pottery workers quarry laborers and grinders.
John Butler filed for divorce from Alice Butler citing extreme cruely and threats with a butcher knife. He alleges neglect and late hours with a clandestine correspondence with a Lorain man. Sunflowers draw interest in Elyria area as Elizabeth Mackett reports a thirteen foot sunflower and twelve inch diameter blooms. The Lorain First M E church seeks to borrow $106000 to fund a $200000 rebuild after the tornado destroyed the old structure. Hollie Adams sustains a five inch forearm laceration at Perry Fay Co. plant while raising a window. Gin & Co. sues Grafton School Board for $273.98 claimed due them.
In a rural incident near Grundy and Wilson Lambert, a driver and passenger died when a car struck a vehicle turning into town. Mrs Wire and Mrs Muth were injured or survived. details indicate a double fatality and serious injuries among others as authorities investigate the crash.
Justice McCoy ruled Brewer must stay in Washington as the first wife gains priority over his funds. The wife warned she would not be responsible for any financial risks he faces, while a second wife claimed she was drawing a noose around her neck due to the situation.
Tom Burgess, trainer to Gertrude Ederle, announced to the International News Service that August Sloat at 7:30 A M has been chosen as the time for Ederle to attempt her next swim from Cape Gris Nez France toward Dover.
The Manhattan Music Company of New York and A. Ross Aoday were enjoined by the Post Office Department from using the mails to obtain money under false pretenses. The action accuses them of mail fraud and deception in business practices.
In Heyworth Illinois bandits ran off with two watchmen and cut telephone wires after a raid on Main Street. They escaped in an automobile and reportedly carried about 2000 dollars in currency.
Prof. M. M. Metcalf spoke to Rotarians praising Darrow as a Christian man despite criticism and arguing the Scopes trial highlights education over religious controversy. He described Tennessee as ignorant yet rich in natural resources and urged broader intellectual freedom while noting public interest in the trial. The remarks touch on evolution and the social attitudes of Tennesseans.
A fierce wind storm swept Chilpatria in the Imperial Valley causing extensive damage and injuries. One woman likely fatally injured, several people seriously hurt, and property losses estimated above 150000 dollars. A section of the town was demolished leaving only a few cement buildings standing. Mrs Lowee Enzuela was struck by flying debris and reported dying.
The Board of Trade schedules a Friday evening session to review recent months work and outline future plans. A fall campaign will be launched and a talk by Mr. Bornton is planned to discuss city relations with surrounding communities. Members urged to attend and contribute ideas.
New York Aug 26 a Wall Street messenger was robbed of bonds valued at about 23700 detectives raided an Upper Broadway apartment arresting three suspects a 10000 bond possession found with Albert MacDonald 27 a salesman Harold Classon the victim identified two women and two men involved as Winifred Stewart 22 Trying Adler 30 and Albert MacDonald 27 captured in connection with the heist.
Fragmentary text references France and Britain agreeing to debt terms and a conference in London. Mentions Aug 29 and a supposed prize or partition note, with garbled names and phrases. No clear events or persons deduced.
Joseph Wainlivan a 62 year old city councilman reports he is cutting three new teeth amid ongoing dental work and health notices. The Lorain council schedules a Friday meeting to discuss adopting a charter form of government with a 16 man committee to draft a sample charter for next November's vote.
In Lorain on August 27 the city bus operators reported 1300 signatures on a petition urging restoration of the old system of operation. The drive aims to influence public regard on the bus question that has been prominent in the city.
Chicago Acting Chief Stege braces guards at railroad depots as fifteen Natchez men travel from New York for a Hip Sing vs. with Leon 7 Ss clash. Thirty five alleged Tongs members seized in Chinatown raids. one attacker nearly fatally wounds the chief before detectives intervene. Three dozen questioned as feud with New York press framed the “reign of terror” amid a planned Hip Sing convention in Cleveland.
Shanghai killings leave two dead and four wounded as police fire on a crowd storming a station to demand arrest of four workers. In Youngstown an epidemic of minor crimes hits the city with robberies including $79 taken from Michael Madden. In Washington Daniel Stock gains in Iowa senatorial race over Brookhart with a growing lead in Wapello County.
Ohio American Legion members adopted a resolution urging the national organization to push a federal investigation of the Dayton military Home and to press for enlargement of Camp Sherman hospital near Chillicothe. The action cited food shortages and alleged neglect by medical staff, urging government inquiry and improved care for veterans.
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