02 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
1
Partial OCR text records a courtroom scene with defense actions and mentioned individuals E McLean and Dee pro resual hs ca ROVETIAMENSE. The fragmentary material hints at testimony and procedural questions, but the full context is unclear.
Fragmented OCR text hints at political dispute between Republicans and Democrats with references to Gardner and representative FL J.C. and a date range around December. No clear event or outcome established.
In a fragmented report, Ptress sues a Pittsburgher over alleged fraud involving a $500,900 claim. George Reed serves as chief counsel and questions touch Atlantic City work and Hubbard association. Separately, school enrollment in October shows a 130-student rise, with gains mainly in high school and grades.
A chaotic account describes a French rum ship crew kidnapping U S dry agents and seizing control. Officials, including Com L brokw and Commuender Brag, report radio messages and ongoing violence as investigators seek details.
Washington dispatch reports insurgents opposing the caucus system in Wisconsin and congressional divisions over seating expelled members. Rep Henry A. Cooper denounces binding votes in advance, while Rep James A. Frewen backs Cooper. Rep Edward Voight, not seeking reelection, cites party discipline shifts as the Progressive influence wanes. Continued on Page 2.
A Washington report details national inquiries into alleged interference by federal authorities in Southern states during elections. The article names lawmakers and regions including Louisiana Alabama South Carolina Georgia Florida North Carolina and mentions senators and officials connected to the probes.
Partially identified body of Clara Olson, a Gale College student missing since late February, was found four miles from Prairie du Chien. Authorities said the corpse showed decomposed state and is awaiting confirmation as the investigation continues with a murder warrant outstanding.
Thieves looted the residence of 1st Janus J. Harley, taking thousands in jewels and relics. Among the items reported missing were a gold croix, amethyst pieces, a white gold ring, and an octagonal ancient dollar with a central diamond, plus four ruby-set items. Authorities investigated with fingerprinting noted.
Two officers Tad Dew and William Ged Gling rescued by Sheriff Taba Erit Dail Adams after a wild chase. The pair of bandits kidnaped them during a running gun fight before capture.
Fire at the American legation in Prague caused extensive damage with valuable art objects destroyed. Several firemen were injured as they fought the flames today.
City auditors announced this morning that the city will borrow about FAC ON this year to pay operating expenses for the rest of the year. The move aims to use Texas funds and distribute support until April, when funds available will be sufficient to cover deficits.
Merchants prepare for a festive evening as the city lights up for the Grand Christmas Opening at 7 pm. Santa Claus is due to greet visitors while the band plays and shoppers view Christmas merchandise from distant sources in the decorated retail district.
The Ontario province tilts toward legalized liquor with a wet victory for Premier Ferguson and his Conservative party. Most districts stayed dry, while Windsor and Niagara streets saw strong support for liquor, and only New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island remain dry with plans to vote again soon.
Three firemen were injured and six others escaped serious harm as a Toledo blaze, blamed on a firebug, raged through the area. The fire, described by state officials as spreading terror, left several people unconscious and prompted an emergency mobilization of firefighters and police to trap and capture the arsonist.
Michael Gladish and Paul Bertha pleaded guilty in Cleveland court after initial not guilty pleas following an auto crash Tuesday night. Gladish changed to guilty for driving while intoxicated and was fined $50. Bertha paid a fine of $1 for intoxication.
Officials announce Ogden Mills will replace Lewis Winston as secretary of the Treasury. The move follows Mills defeating Al Smith in the party contest, with Winston planning retirement after a transitional period.
Dec 2 in Lorain Thaddeus Jone of Denver Avenue is hospitalized with severe burns after tripping into a wash tub while his mother washed clothes. Doctors say little hope for recovery as his lower body and back were burned. In Somerville Court the Hall Mills murder trial hears closing pleas from defense counsel McCarter and Case attacking prosecution tactics and questioning witness credibility.
Coast Guard teams at Eagle Harbor attempt rescue of the crew from the freighter Magihan which ran aground near Point Belle, forty five miles from Houghton. The vessel was bound from Duluth to Cleveland. rough seas hindered escape by boat.
Four bandits blew open a Long Island Railroad station using dynamite. They looted the safe and escaped before police arrived. Residents in Patchogue, New York, were startled by the blast and the ensuing confusion.
Seven freighters remained trapped in the ice off Sault Ste. Marie with another vessel abandoned on Copper Mine Point after north storms. The icebound ships include the Smith Thompson Brentwood Coules General Garrettson William G. Mather J.P. Reind John B. Cowle. The Cottonwood lies on rocks for two weeks needing a wrecking crew, halted by worsening weather as Lake Superior gales threaten its fate in spring.
Plans approved to open a kindergarten at the McKinley building under Supt R C Maston. The program starts Monday January 3 and aims to relieve congestion at Ely and Franklin schools. Children must be five by April 1 to be eligible. applications will be received in order by the McKinley principal.
Senator William B. McKinley of Witnois is gravely ill in a sanitarium near Martinsville Indiana with weakened fever and scant hope of recovery. W O McClean of Elyria YMCA returned from Chicago where he attended the National Boys Conference as a Rotary delegate held November 29 to December 2. The conference, supported by Kiwanis and others, drew over 520 delegates to discuss boys issues.
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