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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1926

Page

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Four youths rob bank messenger in Kansas City hold up

In Kansas City Missouri on December 17 four youths held up Fidelity National Bank messenger W A Glenn in the downtown area and fled with 79600 in new currency from the Federal Reserve. They fired four shots at the getaway car, a touring vehicle with Kansas license 4 250, while crowds watched.

Kansas City Fidelity National Bank Sre Upg Fidelity Bank Federaleserve Bank W. A. Glenn Fidelity Ink Kansas

Palmer Confesses to Murder of Wife in Lime Lake Death

Gene Palmer, 38, was charged with first degree murder in Barberton Ohio after confessing to killing his wife following an argument. He allegedly struck her with a heavy stove poker and disposed of her body by tossing it into a lime pit near an abandoned factory. A passerby reported a human foot visible above lime, triggering the investigation.

Barberton Ohio Gene Palmer Dime Lake Palmer Clare

Andits Steal 7017 Payroll in Philadelphia Robbery

Unmasked bandits robbed 7,017 dollars payroll from S W Maurer and Sons Textile Mills workers in Philadelphia. They fled the plant using a revolver as a weapon and escaped.

Andits Philadelphia S. W.aurer and Sons

Texas girl bandit near Austin linked to arson and robbery

Becca Bradley Rogers, 22, alleged girl bandit, is at her husband's bedside in Austin with bronchitis as arson and robbery charges loom. Authorities say she burned a Round Rock house last week and held up Farmers National Bank in Bucaa, while her husband M Otis gots remains critically ill with bronchitis.

Austin Texas Becca Bradley Rogers M. Otisgots Rogers Gers Round Ck Ant Farmers’ National UK Buca

Bank Robbers Begin Long Term Sentences

Tommy Atkins and Harland Frost of Cleveland begin ten year terms at the Ohio Penitentiary for their role in the Grafton bank holdup. Al White and Norman Cannon face related charges with White already serving a ninety year sentence. About $14,000 was taken in the April 4, 1925 robbery.

Tommy Atkins Harland Frost Cleveland Ohio Penitentiary Grafton F. A. Underhill Columbus al White White North Olmsted Norman Cannon Atkins Frost

Pennsylvania Congressman McFadden Seriously Ill in Toledo

Congressman L T McFadden of Pennsylvania is gravely ill with influenza at the Secor Hotel in Toledo as he prepared to address the Toledo chapter of the American Institute of Banking. His temperature ran high and doctors asked Mrs McFadden to come to his bedside.

Toledo L. T. McFadden Pennsylvania Secor McFadden American Institute of Banking

County League Considers Next Move in Theatriacal Protests

Lorain County civic group meets with Assistant Prosecutor Roy Vandemark to plan outlawing motion picture houses. He prepares affidavits for magistrates and may conduct hearings if warranted with binding over to the grand jury. League plans further action after year’s start.

Loran County Roy Vandemark R. A. Baird Elyria Lorain Lorain Council Law Enforment League League Justices of the Peace Vandemark Anna Rolde

Airplane Celebrates 23rd Birthday in Dayton

Dayton, Ohio reports the airplane marked 23 years since its Kitty Hawk flight. Orville Wright recalled the event and predicted rapid continental air travel within 24 hours in luxurious planes, though no formal ceremonies were held.

Dayton, O Nec Orville Wright E.gats Kitty Hawk N.C A & the Continent Mr. Wright

Woman Pleads Not Guilty In Liquor Charge

Mrs. Miler Levisy of 409 Clinton Avenue pleaded not guilty in police court to violating liquor laws and the case was continued until Saturday afternoon. Her home was raided by state and local officers led by DU E Hankin and Sheriff Underhill, who found a gallon of wine and other liquor in the act of being dumped.

Miler Levisy Clinton Avenue

Fall and Sinclair Ordered to Appear in Court Tuesday

Washington Idec 17 After waiting more than an hour counsel for the government and for H F Sinclair and Albert B Fall were advised that argument on the motion to quash the conspiracy indictment had been postponed until Tuesday Justice Jennings Bailey ordered both defendants present Tuesday Fall was absent this morning Sinclair left after a brief appearance Another reason was Fall counsel to file a similar motion Hoover argues the Walsh senate resolution creates unconstitutional prosecution machinery Government attorneys Roberts and Pomerans will answer the defense motion No 1 continued on page 2

Washington Idec H. F. Sinclair Albert B. Fall Argament District of Columbia Supreme Court Jennings Bailey Bailey Fall Court House Sinclair Inter George Hoovier Senate Walsh Montana United States Hoover Martin Littleton Wilton J. Lambert Owen J. Roberts Atlee Pomerens Fallore

Canton's Night Before Murder Ties In Mazer and Rudner

Thela Harris of Canton testified at Pat McDermott murder trial that Louis Mazer and Ben Rudner, alleged conspirators, met at a Doll house in Canton the night before the killing. Witnesses described visits by police and prior warnings of delays, with further testimony about threats against Louis Mazer and a Chrysler sighting in Canton on the morning of the murder.

Girl Mazer Rudner Canton Thela Harris Pat McDermott Don R. Mellett Louis Mazer Ben Rudner McDermott Sparris Streitemberger Carey House Stanley Balthly Massillon Danny Pfaff Cleveland Pram NecDermott No

Three Air Mail Pilots Break Flight Records in Snow

In Cleveland on December 17 amid zero cold and heavy snow two pilots set new air mail speed marks. John F Milatze flew Chicago to Cleveland in 1 hour 59 minutes at 164 mph on the New York leg while Harry A Chandler carried cargo to New York in 2 hours 20 minutes at nearly 168 mph. Their combined times cut the Chicago New York flight by 21 minutes.

Cleveland Postonce John F. Milatze Chicago Chicago New York

Fascist Takes Control in Lithuania

Riga dispatches report President Grinius imprisoned and Colonel Grigaliunas seizing control of the Lithuanian army after a coup d etat. Martial law has been declared nationwide according to Riga reports received today.

Bulletin Paris Presdent Grinius Lithuania Jolonel Grigaliunas Riga Grigaliunas

Cleveland Man Granted Christmas Parole

Ralph Stiles of Cleveland was released from the county jail on Christmas parole after two months for a liquor fine. The release came at the holiday rest with his wife and three children and followed recommendations from the prosecutor sheriff and judge.

Cleveland Ralph Stiles

Utilities board salary hike eyed to attract top men

Marion attorney Fred W. Warner, Republican state central committee chair, urged raising the utilities board members pay from 6100 to 10000 annually. He said higher salaries would attract high class men to serve and endorsed direct control of minor employees by the commission rather than the state commerce director.

Columbus Fred W. Warner Marion Republican State Central Committee Warner

Cyclone Ravages Madeira Causes Heavy Losses

Lisbon reports a cyclone sweeping Madeira with massive property damage and a heavy death toll. Shipping circles note disruptions as the storm devastates the island.

Maderia Lisbon Madeila

Manx Government Falls in Reichstag No Confidence Vote

The Mart government was toppled in a Reichstag no confidence vote by 249 to 710 amid socialist charges over war minister Gesser. The assembly adjourned to January 13, with a new cabinet likely led by Scholz or Stresemann, as Hindenburg’s intervention failed.

Rerein Mart Reichstag Socialits Germany Mkelynes Tor. Scholz German People's Party Herr Stresemann Gesser Fo Uekr Dr. Gessler Marx Hindenburg

Chinese riots described by a Shanghai visitor

L. F. McLachlin, national foreign secretary of the YMCA, spoke at a dinner of YMCA directors and wives and shared experiences from China and Shanghai during recent riots. He had spent twenty two years in China and detailed YMCA progress abroad.

L. F. McLachlin China Young Men's Christian Association Shanghai McLachlin

Lawmakers seek 6 million for corn borer fight

A mid west group of representatives led by Rep. Parnell of Indiana plans an appropriation of 6 million dollars to combat the European corn borer ravages.

Washington Rep Parnell Indiana

Falcon Knight car to be assembled here in Elyria and Detroit

A Pontiac newspaper item says Falcon Motors will build Falcon Knight bodies in Elyria Ohio with motors in Pontiac and assembly in Elyria. The six cylinder car priced near 1000 dollars will feature sleeve valve power and a wide range of body styles with Detroit offices.

Pontiac Elyria Falcon Motors Corporation Wilson Foundry & Machine Company Elssia Detroit D. R. Wilson Wilson Foundry Falcon Corporation Chassia John A. Nichols Nichols Mensions Falcon Motora Corporation Todd Moise Board of Trade

Fires at Woodford and Mendelcourt cause extensive damage

Ten fires broke out within minutes about 1 percent in the afternoon. A two story home at 13 Woodford arena owned by Mrs Helen Ko Tim burned severely due to an overheated furnace. Damage nears 250 but smoke and water contributed much of the loss. A cleaner fire at Mendelcourt caused no damage after being extinguished. A fire truck accident on Florence court damaged Irvan Weir’s touring car.

Helen Ko- Tim Woodford Arena United Dry Cleaning Company Mendelcourt Engine Co. No Woodford Avenue

Fire Destroys Home of John Gross on Gris-Wold Road

The home of John Gross on Gris-Wold road burned to the ground at 7 last evening. Firefighters saved all furniture except that in the room where the blaze started. The residents were at a neighbor's when the fire broke out.

John Gross Gris- Wold Road

Purposed site for western Ohio hospital for the feeble minded

Columbus Ohio December 17 Purchase of 1200 to 1500 acres between Hamilton and Cincinnati was named as the site for a new state hospital for the feeble minded in western Ohio. The Longview state hospital area was listed at about 747 dollars per acre. Advisory committee members included J A Brownock geologist and head of geology at Ohio State University E Sherman head of rural economy R F Miles director of the ...

Columbus Der Hamilton Cincinnati Ohio Longview State Hospital J. A. Brawnock Ohio State University E. Sherman Rural Econom R. F. Miles

Kipton Man Fined 59 for Drunken Driving

Morris McCollough of Kipton was fined 59 dollars and costs in police court for driving an automobile while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty to stealing a car from the driveway beside the Elks Club and colliding with a machine driven by W. H. Lord on Thursday afternoon. McCollough said he came from Kipton to Elyria to get materials to rebuild a barn and that he was intoxicated but aware of his actions.

Morris McCollough Kipton McCollough Elks Club W. H. Lord McCalluowzh Elyrras

University budget request seeks over eight million for Ohio State

Ohio State University asks the legislature for 3,262,001.50 to cover expenses for the 13 months starting July 1. President George W. Rightmire cites needs for salaries, additions, and new buildings to handle a 13,000 student enrollment and growing demand.

Ohio State Uni Columpus Ohio Ohio State University Merte Brenneman George W. Rightmire Nerv Ases Dent Rightmire Nightmire

Emperor of Japan Still Alive Reported in Official Bulletin

An official bulletin issued at 4:04 p.m. states the Emperor of Japan is alive with higher pulse and respiration and unchanged fever. It notes salt water injections have failed to produce clear results as high officials stay at Hayama.

Tokyo Japan Hayama

Policy favoring economy in Ohio General Assembly

A Republican proposal from Attica’s Carpenter urges trimming state government. It endorses Coolidge era fiscal restraint, cites a projected $5 million Ohio treasury deficit, and calls for a reduced Assembly staff and broader retrenchment across the state government.

Attica Carpenter General Assembly Calvin Coolidge State of Ohio General Assembly of Ohio Cancre Columbus

School Superintendent Charged with Beating Student

Dee Isa Jon Collen, superintendent in Thompson Chengua county, held on $200 bond after allegedly beating 17 year old Joe Mundry. Father files affidavit. physicians report severe back bruising. Justice of the Peace E E Moye er sets hearing for December 23.

Teacher Shot By Two Boys Shocks Kentucky Town

In Morgan Kentucky two boys aged 14 and 18 shot and killed 35 year old mountain school teacher Morgan in Leslie county after he had whipped the younger boy. Police reports state the案 suspects lured him to a desolate area then shot him.

Ryden Morgan Leslie County Aedill Farner Morganm

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Uuk Ian Isband Penna County League Prosecutor Utilities Board Manx Stubbia Woodford Ave Irvan Weir Clark Street Florence Court Gross Kipton Man Ohio General Assembly
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