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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
1
Senator Frank B. Willis will visit Lorain on Labor Day opening day to deliver an address at 1 PM in front of the award stand. Postmaster J. W. McHenry arranged the cordial invitation, and Secretary Ralph Standen predicts a large crowd eager to hear him.
Paris dispatch reports Abd El Krim pressed to reveal final reserves as Franco Spanish forces rush to a joint offensive against the Rif, with aircraft to play a central role. General Jordana of Spain says army units will strike to suppress Abd el Krim and his prestige, aiming to settle the Moroccan issue quickly despite complex factors.
Dayton detectives wrestle with a double robbery at the North Branch of Dayton Savings and Trust. Self confessed bandit Fred C. Nickel claims he took only 21 300 while authorities recover 21 4500 in cash. $6,500 remains unaccounted for as grand jury set for September. Investigators say Nickel’s confession followed pressure and trickery but key sums and the Meeker link remain unresolved.
In Elyria and Lorain police court actions, Earl Chen was fined $1 for intoxication. C B E Martinhugh faced $89 in fines suspended on traffic law violations. Alfred and Lawrence Kreeger pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct. Geo Schnieder and John Meholas pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated and were released on $160 bond. Stanley Martin pleaded not guilty to intoxicated possession charges and released on $25 bond. Andy Mokran pleaded not guilty to possession of liquor and released on $1,000 bond. In Lorain Joseph Boer was fined for drunkenness after being taken into custody following a careless drive on Broadway.
New York reports Mrs Janes Shewan, widow of a shipyard magnate, nears solution to a long campaign of intimidation. George Alcorn, 22, of Ridgefield Conn, in custody for arson at the Shewan estate, burglaries, and threatening letters. Police say he admitted sending letters to himself while employed by the Shewan family.
In Cleveland at the Hotel Winton the American National Association of Masters of Dancing opened a statewide gathering. President Fenton Bolt of Dayton said Henry Ford may send aides to revive classic dances like quadrille and waltz, boosting public taste in dancing.
John Kish, 60, found in the Sixth City Metal Co. office with a crushed head from hammer blows. Detectives consider burglary or a quarrel with a friend. an axe with blood nearby suggests self defense.
The 75th annual state fair in Columbus opened with a downtown parade and opening ceremony. Officials announced record attendance and a large exhibits lineup including autos, machinery, farm products, flowers, and crafts. Daily events feature baby contests, milking, livestock shows, and concerts with special theme days throughout the week.
A collision eight miles south of Hers on Sunday between two Colorado and Southern trains left thirty injured. Among the badly hurt are Mary White of Victoria Texas and Judge Willey Bell of Dallas. The Texas mail car Davenport was thrown from the rails. Officials launch an inquiry into the wreck.
CHRONIGRAMS describe two vehicle crashes on East avenue and Oberlin road with flat tires broken fenders and minor injuries. A separate incident notes Max Passmore fracturing his right arm after a tree fall. Lorain plans to cut department budgets by about $12 000 due to delinquent taxes.
James Hewitt safety director announced increased enforcement of the stop law. He notes many drivers ignore signs and says a police squad will travel from stop to stop to arrest violators. Offenders will face court and fines.
Arthur Canstack and Ralph Stranahaa were held up by three youths in a Dodge touring car on the Grafton road. One attacker fired a shot while the others searched the victims. Police seek the offenders who are described as about 18 years old.
Canton comes under control of Whan pei cadets after occupation disrupting civil government. Provisional leadership named with Hsu Chung Chi Wang Shao Ning and General Cuan. Reported quiet. L B Hart withdrawal noted.
Governor Donahey Attorney General Crabbe and State Auditor Tracy told reporters in Columbus that a South Third Street site between the Dispatch Building and State Street is the preferred location for the proposed new State building. The three officials sit as the State office building commission and will carry the recommendation to a Cleveland meeting of the special legislative joint committee next Saturday.
The Brockhart Steck recount from Iowa was expected to finish early today. Senate Elections committee has not yet ruled on about 9,000 contested ballots, of which 7,000 are for Brockhart, with a Brockhart majority likely to emerge over Daniel F Steck.
Police raided a house in Cleveland where pure Scotch was diluted with water alcohol and coloring to produce a quart of liquor for sale. About 180 gallons of the product were seized as officers described the operation. A separate note mentions a cow kept by Hay Stray Cow-Oren Baker on Furnace street and an offer to reclaim the animal upon payment for garden damage.
Sir Robert Horne and Saklatvala will headline the British contingent at the International Parliamentary Union Conference in Washington in October. Saklatvala, Bombay born and the sole Communist in Parliament, has denounced the Union Jack as a symbol of enslaved labor and attacked imperial policy.
Sunday ranks as one of the year's hottest days with temperatures from 92 to 95 degrees and a hot muggy wind. A night thunderstorm brought relief, and the weather bureau forecasts more storms ahead.
President Calles addressed Congress with a program to stabilize the capital, attract foreign capital, and restore credit. He urged strict action against exploiters, settle agrarian law with limits, reform labor and social insurance, and privatize telegraph and telephone services. The aim is to rebuild finances and secure a loan from international bankers.
Gay Kelly 21 of Ashland died at the general hospital after a morning automobile crash on the Harding highway two miles west of the city. Four others were hurt but not seriously. Genevieve Finley 18 and Randolph Andrews 2 remained hospitalized with bruises and lacerations, while Helen Smith and Thelma Wehr 14 and 16 were discharged uninjured. The car was reportedly speeding when it lost control and struck a sign post.
15 year old Herman Hartwell Jr. returns to Columbus after two weeks wandering through Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. He ran away August 14 fearing arrest for taking his father’s car, hid near Columbus, and was brought home by police to await parents’ return from West Virginia. Gertrude Ederle may attempt a second English Channel swim this week depending on weather.
The Elyria Animal Hospital staff Roy Rosselot and Fred VonKanel welcome Jack the dog and his young owners Sara and eight year old Jack to inspect the kennel. Jack is recovering from a broken hind leg with a plaster cast and will be discharged soon. A man inquires about boarding his dog while away on vacation and is assured of good care. The story continues on another page.
Ohio property valuations for taxation total 12 200,089,725, up 1 881,521,106 from last year, with real estate increases in 18 counties and utilities personal property estimated at 1,445,901,630. The figures come from the state tax commission annual report.
Former Elyria mayor Charred Tucker filed with the State Utilities Commission to revoke the Wilbur R. Salt and Ray St. Manning franchise and bar them from operating buses Elyria to Cleveland. He cites insolvency driver pay delays unsafe equipment unlicensed drivers and illegal ticket sales. Other protests target The Buckeye Special Transit Company and routes by H D Snyder Wheel ing St Clairsville Cambridge Transit Samuel Derinberger Burt Gainyard Warren-Yongstonn and Polen Scheel among others.
The figures estimate 822 mines affected with about 150 000 workers in strife. Maintenance men stay at work while 19 009 daily wage losses occur, totaling around 1 000 000. The United Mine Workers demand a ten percent tonnage rate increase and one dollar per day for day men plus check-off and minor working condition changes. The hard coal industry supports 500 000 workers. average annual earnings are about £1 953. Native born miners form 47.3 percent. foreign born 52.7 percent.
Foreign born miners head to nearby counties to seek farm work while picnics mark a holiday mood. About 160000 miners are affected by the strike. over 50000 already stopped work, with 10000 kept as maintenance crews and 23 mines shut down. 7500000 tons of coal expected in storage when the strike starts at midnight. John L. Lewis leads the United Mine Workers No 2.
New York August 31 Babe Price a 20 year old actress escaped a deadly assault when a revolver in the hands of an infatuated admirer misfired five times before a sixth shot escaped toward the wall after he accosted Price and fellow actress Babe Bradley returning to their hotel.
Ed Fergus, who fled police during a liquor probe, surrendered at Lorain police and pleaded not guilty. He was released on a $500 bond. In a separate accident, Mike Bartalo of 334 18th Street suffered head and hand lacerations after a collision on LaGrange Road when his auto struck a telephone pole to avoid another crash.
Burglars attempted to break into the Fisher Brothers shop at 204 Cleveland Street between Saturday night and this morning. They damaged doors and windows, cut screens, and breached a cellar access but could not reach the store interior. No theft was reported as of opening.
Court dismisses three milk cases for want of prosecution as Ox Co-operative Milk Co members and association members fail to move forward. Defendants may still pursue claims against plaintiffs regarding alleged contracts in remaining actions.
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