07 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
1
The article recounts ongoing jury selection in Stark County for the murder trial of Don Afeilett suspect McDermott. Prosecutor McChator asserts strong evidence against the defendant, claiming the case proves Paddy guile’s guilt beyond doubt.
A garbled note reports a death by freezing of a man identified as metaman, with vague references to six Mid pepkers and weather forecasts. The text mentions Mare snow, a tree snarhed, and an area near Mageie Her rington with an unclear county incident and a boat sighting.
A steamer struck a wharf causing the drowning death of twelve Chinese passengers. Rescue teams battled currents as officials investigated the incident and assessed harbor safety.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a survey for a proposed highway with references to a city, road route, and planning terms. Details are unclear but indicate initial planning steps and local involvement.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Allen Moore of Illinois and a national party context. Readable parts accuse spreading a credit menace and reference a witness, a press, and executive concerns. No clear event or date emerges.
A French venture aims to test a Paris to New York nonstop flight early in the year. A trench pilot will fly a 170 horsepower Bernard-Ferosis monoplane at about 120 miles per hour. Details on the pilot and leadership were not disclosed.
The City Council approved a paving program for 1927. Roads to be resurfaced include Hamilton from Gaul to Harwood, Trondale from Prospect to Winckles, Fulbert Rush South Maple and Middle from Oberlin to the south line, West Rivero to be concrete curbed, and Second Street to be widened. Sewer work assigned to Longford Avenue and Second Street details sent to the sewers and drains committee. City Engineer Jack Powell ordered to prepare plans and estimates.
Ambiguously read text notes 700000 dollars in bonds to be sold for a sewage disposal project. The fragment references a disposal plant plan and city funding, with unclear accompanying names or dates.
A local council discussed widening the Weal Bridge to ease traffic hazards. Remarks noted that land donation would be required and that a revised consent could push work forward. A meeting is planned with details on timing and financing to follow.
Local observers report deteriorating pavement on Woodland Avenue with 15 cracks and subsidence. City workers and residents discuss necessary repairs and funding while noting the impact on traffic and safety.
Officials discussed drafting a zoning ordinance and appointing a planning commission. The meeting included Commerce attorney J Peliew and city leaders who planned to form a commission to handle the zoning plan and related public planning efforts.
Labor unions consider a proposal to close on Sundays. A company group and local officials were set to meet at an unspecified headquarters to discuss the measure and its implications. Missing details leave exact location and participants unclear.
Thompson of Grafton was sentenced to six months in the workhouse after a murky assault case. Webber and Thompson faced a separate statutory charge that was previously denied by a grand jury.
The city approves a final payment of 15 890.60 connected to the Newark Central railroad grade elimination project. The last payment the city will make on the grade elimination work is approved.
An unclear OCR passage reports on Senator McKinley with near death conditions amid fragmented names and locations. The text lacks coherent details but implies a political figure near death and cites various garbled terms and possible relatives.
Coroner reports renewed inquiry into a teenage girl’s death after a body was found near a shallow grave site. Authorities suspect a youth as the slayer and are investigating a possible connection to an earlier attack in Sun Wie.
Clerk Hantiin read two communications from the State Board of Health at a meeting. The Black River pollution by acid tanks of The Calombu Steel Co. was investigated. A November hearing found the charges sustained and the company given until June 17 to abate the nuisance.
The article notes officials discuss the need for safety measures at the B and O railroad crossings on Main Street and nearby avenues. It mentions state and local officials considering installation of protective devices and possibly watchmen or signals to improve crossing safety.
Reports from Foochow describe widespread anti foreign unrest with mobs raiding British and Japanese property. Chinese who failed to show sympathy to riders were killed. a Chinese detective’s body was dragged through the street as Japanese marines defend foreigners. Allied ships move toward Foochow and Hankow faces a general strike spreading to Swatow. Cantonese commander Chang Kai-shek reportedly plans a military HQ in Kaulung to oppose advancing Northern forces on the Yangtze from Nanking.
The council considered a resignation from clerk Hamlin and debated his duties. Henry Stuk questioned Cheney's time allocation, while Cheney pledged availability after work and wartime service, as Richwine moved to approve the appointment and Mrs. Whogard seconded.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear talk of delays and a court matter. Named names and specifics are largely unreadable, with references to surgery, infection, and a legal proceeding lacking coherent detail.
The league votes to postpone measures expanding Sunday operations for local theatres. Officials cite security concerns and seek to coordinate with county authorities before any actions proceed.
President Coolidge transmitted to the Senate today a lengthy list of several thousand nominations for federal posts. The slate includes positions such as customs collectors and other appointments, with many names noted though some details are garbled in the report.
In a lengthy message to Congress, President Cooke calls for peace, prosperity, and steady continuation of existing policies. He argues for measured reductions in debt and restraint on new governmental reforms, urging enforcement of laws and caution in legislative action.
Jackson city chief for the air zone reports the state department arrival in Puerta, Mexico of the myn runner AJ who arrested two weeks ago and allegedly kidnapped two prohibition officials aboard. Assistant administrator J B Matthews and coast guardsman Handbhs are safe and have appeared to stay in control of the situation since the escape from captors off Southwest. Matthews wires the crew to assist tems officials in Puerto. Matthews artized here Mandar in with Arsene J ud crew and customs officers sehoumet in the crew of hoomer geder. Jackson Gohe would seek advice of State department regarding whether he should be brought back.
In a courtroom on Lake Avenue the trial of George vy mates regarding the death of his wife unfolds with witnesses and evidence presented as the seventh grade pupils from the nearby school observe the proceedings under supervision.
A Democratic push seeks to keep election corruption charges against Maine Senator Gould alive by prompting the Senate Elections Committee to investigate. Republicans won’t oppose the call, but aim to block a contest while Democrats press for action ahead of the seventieth Congress convening.
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