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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1924

Page

18

Crash claims total hits 173500 in Sheffield Lake railway suit

Ten suits filed against the Lake Shore Railway in Common Pleas Court over the Oct 23 crash at Hennett road cross ing. Plaintiffs Luke Hannon and T A Brookins seek 35000 and 10000 for their sons injuries, including concussions and skull fractures.

Lake Shore Railway Sheffield Lake Edward Hannon Charles Brookins Lake Shore Electric Railway Co Sheffield Lake School Common Pleas Court Luke Hannon Eaward Hannon Shore Line T. A. Brookins Lake Shore

Death of ex policeman Dvorak ruled murder probe

Cleveland and Euclid Village police investigated the apparent suicide of Edward Dvorak a former Cleveland officer who was found hanging in a Euclid village cellar. A caller warned the case would be misread as self destruction, with authorities pursuing a murder angle. Dvorak was dismissed in 1921 after a whiskey runner robbery conviction.

Cleveland Mystostarig amManesaris Edward Dvorak E Euclid Vilage Dvorak Euclid Village Detective Cleveland Police Force

Mary Sperry Dies at 73 After Illness

Mrs. Mary C. Sperry died Thursday night at 9 30 at age 73 years one month and 20 days in her home at 144 East Bridge Street Zion City Illinois she had lived here since July last. Funeral services Sunday at 3 00 from 144 East Bridge Street by Gospel Mission. Body to Pavillion New York for burial.

Mary C. Sperry Pwey Last Bridge Street Zion City George Sperry East Bridge Street Gospel Mission Pavillion N.Y

Hungaran Trim Vincent 41 12

The Vincent Five lost at home on Lorain Road Stop 7 to the Hungarian Reformed quin tet by 41 to 12 in their season opener. Matas led Vin vents with 3 field goals while Ucka pace d Hungary with 9 points and Novatney added 5.

Vincent Five Stop 7 Lorain Road Vincents Hungarians Matas Reisz Gapp Ucka Muah Novatney Hankly Milik Cark Messaras Cobb Gaps Cark George Reisz Notnor Novatney Kavacs Milik Gapp Rejsz Ucka Massara

Mary Hallet 18 dies after brief illness at home

Mary Hallet 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hallet 561 Broad Street died last night after a brief illness. Senior at Elyria High School she was beloved by all who knew her. Survived by parents sister Mary brother George and sister Mrs Charles Shelhaub Windsor Canada. Funeral Monday 10:30 at St Marys Church burial at Marys Cemetery.

Et Hallet Mary Margaret Hallet George Hallet Broad Street da Elyria High School George Charles Shelhaub Windsor Canada St. Mary's Church 8. Mary's Cemetery

Mayor Rejects Plan to Mark Cascade Park

Oberlin College proposed markers on trees rocks and features in Cascade Park but Mayor Hinkson rejected the plan due to lack of funds. He expressed regret and noted the project commendable, hoping for future city consideration. A Oberlin College geology professor proposed designation of Fioria's natural park features with college aid.

Cascade Park Oberlin College Hinkson George D. Hubbard The Geological Laboratory Fioria American Association For the Advancement of Science

Millionaire Orphan's Death Ends College Romance

Miss Isabelle Pope returned to her home to wait beside the death bed of her fiancé William Nelson McClintock a Dartmouth College alumnus who left college after illness. The couple had a marriage license and planned to wed before his relapse and death from typhoid fever. McClintock, famed as The Millionaire Orphan after losing both parents, left a fortune of about 6 million.

Ghicago William Nelson McClintock Isabelle Pope Northwestern University McClintock Adminster Younnie Clintock Dartmouth College

Police Crackdown On Lodi Street Speeders

Police halted speeding on Lodi Street after complaints. Motorcycle Officer Lloyd Sweet cited four speeders, with two others fined on Cleveland Street. City officials suspended most of the minimum fines, allowing reduced payments plus costs. Fines ranged from 1 to 10 dollars with costs.

Lodi Street Lloyd Sweet W. A. Koches Bellefield Street Roland Hist Broad Street H. Plump Broadway Lorain Harold Childs Singer Sewing Machine Co

Jewel Robbery Strikes Olsen and Ebann in Chicago

Three bandits held up Olsen and Ebann jewelry store in Chicago soon after opening, forcing manager William P. Christensen to unlock the vaults. Loot estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Police seek clues as motive noted in closing line.

Chicago Olsen & Ebann William P. Christensen

Mrs Abbie Sharer Dies in Cleveland

Mrs Abbie Sharer of Grafton died at her Cleveland home at 8 am Thursday after a yearlong illness linked to an accident. She was daughter of Ralph and who lived in Grafton until marriage. Survived by husband, one son Kenyon, two grandchildren in Cleveland, sister Mrs Maggie Ewers, and brothers Miran Feld, Fred Feld, and Bert Feld. Funeral at 2436 Prospect Street, Cleveland, Friday afternoon. burial at Lakeview Cemetery.

Grafton Abbie Sharer Cleveland Sharer Ralph Feld Kenyon Maggie Ewers Miran Feld Bellevue Fred Feld Miami Florida Bert Feld Marian Prospect Street Lakeview Cemetery

Man and Wife Autoists Die in Fire Near Mount Holly

Mary Schultz, 35, died from burns after an auto crash on the Hainesport bridge near Mount Holly New Jersey. Her husband Otto, 40, died later from burns. Richard Woodington, driver, is in serious condition at Burlington County Hospital. Police say the party was returning from Mount Holly to Woodburg when Woodington lost control of the car and it caught fire.

Mount Holly N. J Mary Schultz Otto Hainesport Richard Woodington Burlington County Mt. Holly Woodburg Woodington

New York Splits Telephone Directory Into Two Volumes

The city adopts a two volume telephone directory due to growing bulkiness making it necessary in New York. The change marks the first instance of such division in the city.

Hugh Manity New York

Convicted Murderers Electrocuted at South Carolina Penitentiary

Frank Harrell and Mortimer N. King, convicted of the brutal murder of Major Samuel H. McLeary U.S.A., after giving them a ride in his automobile near Cheraw, South Carolina, were executed by electrocution at the state penitentiary.

Columbia 8. C Dee Frank Harrell Mortimer N. King Samuel H. McLeary Cheraw

Esthenian Army Untouched on Russian Frontier

News items report no mobilization of the Esthenian army on the Russian frontier despite Reds outbreak. In Medina a windmill strike by a storm killed five and injured seven. In Madrid three soldiers were hurt when a plane collided with a car carrying four soldiers. the pilot was unhurt. Lisbond notes ongoing developments.

Reval Medina Madrid Getafe Lisbond

Youngstown Man Executed in Electric Chair for Murder

In Columbiana County Ohio this morning James Avant, 41, was executed in the electric chair for the murder of Elisabeth Bulle while she slept. Avant reportedly prayed as he approached the chair, then died after one jolt of electricity.

Columbub James Avant Youngstown Elisabeth Bulle

Shanahan Granted Mission by Law to Change Career

William J. Shanahan of Lyas Mass health educator and culturalist receives lawful permission to pursue a change in his professional path, signaling a shift in public service duties and potential new duties within his community.

William J. Shanahan Lyas, Mass

Silk Hosiery For Christmas By Wayne Knit and Others

A long list of ladies and men's hosiery offerings from Merrill Kitty Bess Wayne Knit and other brands. Items include silk and silk and wool full fashioned hose in multiple colors and finishes with prices from 50c to $3.50 per pair, plus outsizes, ribbed tops, and fashion variations. Also featured are children's and infants' hose in cotton, wool, lisle, and silk blends with assorted colors and sizes.

Merrill Kitty Bess Humming Bird Wayne Lisle

May Co. Victory in License Charge Over Food Sales

Hinkson found for the May Co in a trial against Grace Kelsey of Cleveland charged with selling foods without a license from a temporary store. Kelsey contends only orders were taken and goods shipped from Cleveland. In a separate incident, autos driven by Walter Woczeski and C G Megitt collided at Fourth Street and Middle Avenue with minor damage.

May Co Cxaose Hinkson Grace Kelsey Cleveland Miss Kelsey Elyria Walter Woczeski Columbia Station C. G. Megitt Green Springs Fourth Street Middle Avenue

McClellan Convicted of Murder in Simms Case

Frederick McClellan, 22, was found guilty of murder by a Rockville jury in the death of Thomas A. Simms a wealthy contractor. The stabbing followed a quarrel over Simms wife. Defence lawyers immediately filed a motion for a new trial.

Sandusky Banker Fred P. Zollinger Dies at 65

Fred P. Zollinger, 65, president of the Third National Exchange Bank of Sandusky, Ohio, died at his home after nearly a year of failing health. The brief item notes his long illness and his position in the local banking community.

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