Double murder near South Soton shocks county
Leo Halterman and his wife were killed in their yard as their farm was searched by officers. Hatterman and his half brother Robe Hat- terman were taken into custody amid conflicting alibis. The murder weapon included a hatchet and a shotgun. one weapon remains missing. A double funeral is planned for the slain couple.
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Woute Bolom. O
Chas
Tuter
Ptenen
Leo Hat- Robe
Preesentee Miston
Hatterman
Bem Saterfeld
Halterma | Fae
Britej
Geers
Charles Halterman
Halterman
Cragey
Sherif Humsey
Minton
Harmon
Surdas
Christian Church of
South Soton
Leo Hal Terman
Fara
Charlie
Police Believe Mrs Houck Is Dead
Police suspect the disappearance of Gladys W Bouck, wife of Dr Knute Hoeck, may have ended in death after a citywide search near the psychiatrist’s home. Her husband, recently returned from Hornell NY after an arrest, denies knowledge of the case and shows signs of improvement.
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Washington
Gladys W Bouck
Knute Ht Hoeck
Cee Wewers
Mr. Houck
Hornell
Imsane
Christmas Cheer Spreads Through County Institutions
Four county institutions plan a bright holiday morning with Santa visiting gates school for crippled children and Oberlin Children's Home to distribute gifts. Ninety two inmates and workers will share a special dinner while prisoners receive a festive meal. Industrial plants close for Christmas and Bankday follows, as families await toys and decorations.
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Gates School
H G. Baus
Lepirmary
Oberlin Children’s Home
Fred A. Underhill
Hilsha
Jehicoy
Mary
Santa
Big Sister
Turbulent Central America unrest and US policy debate
The article discusses chaotic Central American politics, shifting alliances, and U S State Department stance toward Nicaragua and Mexico. It notes tensions between authoritarian and popular movements, with fears of American influence and reactions to arms and imports amid regional instability.
Two Dry Raiders Wounded In Buckshot Charge
In Hamilton on Dec 24 two dry traders from the Justice court of Mayor MeoY Shul er were wounded by buckshot after shots were fired near Seven Vile. One raider was seen on Hoard. the other stopped buckshot fire as officers searched for Jon(a) Sirchan for questioning. A sedan was found with liquid and a shotgun fired from a car window. Police noted a march of gunfire preceded by seven band to bill stesentie.
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Hamilton
Justice Court
Meoy Shuler
Bacnslor
Jon Behe
Jona Sirchan
Hin
Saretin
Bill Stesentie
Wrch Iittles
Adem Hasze
Sachans
Accidental Death Ends Gruesome Hunt Near Youngstown
A hunting accident near Youngstown results in the death of Chas KR Sutherland. Neighbors recovered the body after hours of attempting to trick a pair of guardians who had stood watch 28 hours over their master.
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Youngstown
Chas KR
Sutherand
Mally
Arrest of Pearl Hart in land larceny case at Cincinnati hotel
Mrs Pearl Hart alias Airs Ray Lee Cleveland was arraigned today on charges of land larceny and receiving stores. Officers allege fur valued at 2450 dollars was found in her hotel room.
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Pearl Hart
Airs
Ray Lee Cleveland
New York Real Estate Exceeds Five and Half Million in 1925 26
Real estate transactions in New York state for the year ending June 3 1926 topped five and a half million dollars, a new record cited by M F Lovehman president of the state tax commission. The estimate assumes a mortgage tax rate of fifty cents per one hundred dollars and an average mortgage value of forty percent of property value. Total gross tax shown from July 1 1925 to June 30 1926 was 13,792,349.25, up from 12,139,648 in 1924 25. There were 322 633 recorded dockets, a gain of 43,361 over the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M F Lovehman
Loach- Mal 4S
Gold Braid Confuses German Diplomats in Briefing
The honor board at President von Hindenburg's mansion plans a course of instruction to grant unitary honors to foreign representatives. Karl von Schubert recently began wearing a gold braided blue uniform resembling prewar pomp. The change prompts attention from honor guards and diplomatic officials.
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Empire
President Vom Hinden
Durgs
Karl von Schubert
Herr von Schubert
Diplomatic Corps
Winter Camp Opens Monday at Vermilion Y
The Vermilion Y opens its winter camp for boys on Monday December 27 with a second period starting Wednesday December 23. The long running program uses the Wernihon river area for woodcraft and campcraft under Jack S. F. Kinen, boys' work secretary.
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Vermilios
Slonda
Wernihon
Jack
F Kinen
Boya
Abandoned car found after police report on Glenwood
Two boys from 269 Harrison Street reported an abandoned Dodge two door sedan on Glenwood extension. Police found license numbers D4ss and 58-251 in the car. The vehicle was taken to a local garage pending owner recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Gleason
Whiford Gleanson
Harrison
Glenwood
Collision on Fast Broad Street Bridge Smashed Car Fender
In Moran 17 Cadillac Square Detroit the left rear fender of his car was smashed last night on the Fast Broad Street bridge when his car was hit by a Cleveland and Elyria bus. The bus was not damaged.
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Broad Street
Moran
Cadillac Square
Detroit
Cleveland
Elyria
Frank Berzer
Bullning
Fast Bridge Street
Broad St
Tarr
Scrivers
East Broad St
Fis Gar
Berrer
Police and Fire On Duty Christmas Day
Elyria public safety personnel will remain on duty to guard the city on Christmas Day just as on any other day. Patrols and emergency services will operate normally with officers and firefighters not taking holiday breaks.
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Elyria
Railroad Says No Property Loss From Theft Attempt
Elyria division of the New York Central railroad reports no property loss after depredations by thieves. Newark Central police sergeant J Metrier states no damage occurred as thieves were thwarted.
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Elyria
New York Central Railroad
J Metrier
Newark Central Police
Moose Lodge Christmas Party at Stadal High School
The Moose lodge hosts a Christmas party for member families at the Stadal High School auditorium. A midday lunch is planned around 2 o'clock with a program and presents for wives and children.
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Moose Lodge
Turkeys Brought to Police Amid Holiday Service
Nineteen turkeys were delivered to the Elyria police department by John Pedras as a tradition begun by the late Wood Sharp decades earlier. The birds average about 1.2 pounds each and are shared with residents and firemen along with cigars and candy. A separate collision on Fast Bridge Street left Frank Berzer and Tarr Scrivers with minor vehicle damage to fenders and bumpers.
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John Pedras
Elyria
Meredia
Cus
Miso
Eiftts
Boss at Cy Enjoys Novel Dart Baseball Game
A quirky WoCA display features a darts based baseball variant using feathered darts and a laser scored board. The setup mimics baseball rules with runs and outs determined by hitting targets on the board.
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Woca
Santa to Visit Elyria Tonight
Santa Claes will arrive in Elyria tonight after long preparations. Reporters note the trip was planned carefully with many letters sent to Santa and published in the Chronicle Telegram.
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Santa Claes
Elyria
Nasta
Chronicle-Telegram
Sante
Governor spreads Christmas cheer in Columbus relief drive
Governor Lic Dopaht Jefe officiated at the state capitol as 450 Christus baskets were distributed to poor families in Molum pus, with Mayer Thomas of Céhuwbas assisting in locating needy households and spreading Christmas cheer. In Queensland, sugar prospects show a bountiful crop for the Cairns district, with an estimated 275 000 tons of sugar will be produced this year. France faces milk shortages as a harsh winter and drought reduce cattle feed and production, prompting widespread rationing and concerns over future supplies.
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Collmbis
Lic Dopaht Jefe
Ratatehouse
Ainaals Cinh
Queensland
Prisbane
Cairns
Queenland
France
Paris
Humoriste
Divorce and alimony dispute postponed on consent
A divorce case involving Samuel Brubaher and Eaving Brubaher was continued by mutual consent to January 7, 192%. The decree cited extreme cruelty and neglect, while the plaintiff claims alimony remains unpaid. The husband faces charges for failing to pay the ordered support.
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Altoneaving
Brubaher
Samuel Brubaher
Toledo Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Hogs
ToledoLivestock market notes receipts around 200 hogs with price shifts 10 to 15 cents higher. Selected hogs ranged from light yorkers to heavy weights, with mixed quality across lots. Cattle remained strong and veals showed robust demand amid fluctuating bids.
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Toledo
Catlie Strong
Schrong
Local Obituaries and Notices Featured in Town Chronicle
Short obituaries report the deaths of Catherine Meatu and Charles Hubbard with service plans at Second Congregational Church and Avon Center. Also noted are details for Mrs. Farius Funea and Mary A Reeder, with funeral times and burial locations in Valley City and Avon.
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Katherine Meatu
Heath
Clevenger
Harvey
Farius
Sunda
Second Congregational
Chuten
F Wiseman
Burval
Valley City
Night Train Disaster Destroys Cars and Ends in Tragedy
Eyewitnesses recount a night train wreck where injured passengers endured a long rescue as flames flare from brakemen signals. People trapped in the dining car roof area were crushed as the car telescoped. many victims suffered grievous injuries including a decapitation and severe disfigurement.
Federal probe of final wreck ordered at Rockmart
Federal authorities ordered an Interstate Commerce Commission probe into the southern railway wreck at Rockmart Georgia that killed several, with inspectors from Washington and Knoxville dispatched to the scene. Rescue efforts continued as the badly injured were taken to hospitals and the death toll identified, including Dr B T Hale and others.
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Feneral
Washington
Southern Railway
Rockmart
Interstate Commerce Commission
G BR Lovely
Commission
Bureau of Safety
B Ob Johnson
P Lo White
Knoxville
Here
Atlenlantlam
Todas
Georgia Hardy
Miami Blai
Toronto
Canada
Ponce de Leon
Cochrans
B T. Hae
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louieville, Ky
Haia
Greenville
Atlanta
T Hale
Souistille
R Moss
Atizote Wol Dynes
Altlanta
Leon B. Evans
Studebaaer Automobile Company
Jacksonville
Ebanon
Goldie Wiliams
Alice Willis
Slaster suit heads for jury over bones building defects
In common pleas court Judge A R Webber hears Frank H Slaster and wife seek 1575 against W Schubert builders for defects in a Bond and Jefferson street house. Plaintiffs claim green lumber and faulty interior finishing caused damages. trial continued with lawyers Redington Myers for plaintiffs and Stetson for defense. MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE notes feature Col Henry J Hester New Orleans famed cotton exporter and other brief items.
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A R. Webber
Common Pleas Court
Frank H. Slaster
Schubert
Bond and
Jefferson Street
Webber
Harry Redington
Donald Myers
Frank Stetson
Henry J Hester
New Orleans
Rabindraneth Txgore
Order of the Most Hole Redeemer
Greece
Pnilal Namaaskarampilat
Stagmanasupdram
Ceylon
University of London
University College
Colombs
Market notes show mixed prices across Cleveland market region
Cleveland markets report mixed prices for produce and livestock on December 74 with Butter and Cheese quotes, Poultry roasters and turkeys, Apples Baldwins, and Ohio potatoes. Livestock receipts at Cleveland show cattle and calves weak to dull, sheep strong with fat lambs up to 1340 top, and hogs around 12 95 to 1 40.
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Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland
Grafton News Roundup Notes and Visits
Local notices report Miss Lucie Noweske recovering from appendectomy at Memorial hospital in Elria and returning home. Obituary for Mrs Juna Claver, Herrington resident, aged 93, summarizes her birthplace and family. several local families visit and attend services. Homemaker Club to meet December 29 with a cafeteria dinner and officer election. Christmas exchange planned. Community events include a card club gathering, neighborhood visits in Wellington and Lorain, and a Christmas program in Belden ME church.
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Grafton
Lucie Noweske
Memorial Hospital
Elrria
Kenneth Walker
Medina
Lewis
Elvria
Clair Wolf
Mormers
Richard Leach
Wellington
Homemaker Club
G E Gardner
Lee Menzel
Green
Memeorial
Eliria
W J. Landman
Juna Claver
Herrington
Kas
Charles Bo Mennell
Grafton Township
Wichita
Irs Oliver
Omas
Denver
Cole
Beld
Frank Oliver
Henry Wase, Sr
Belden
Mildred Bliss
Fiska
Peter Shuster
Clavenne Wise
Fernand Florence
Frank Ziliveth
Hebert Steinke
Amherst
Clarence Wise
Florence
Lorain
Frank Creagin
Pedro
Harry Weyne
William March
Ichu Bowman
Victor Barton
Ard
Ocad
Peter Sauster
Merle
Ang
Ffren Klimt
Wallan
Supreme Court ruling bars sheriff profit from feeding prisoners
Ohio Supreme Court declares no private profit for sheriffs feeding county jail prisoners. Section 13182 gives courts authority over jail management and funding. sheriffs may not seek personal gains, must be reimbursed by counties after financing meals. Erie and Cuyahoga cases cited. counties now pay feeding costs upfront.
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Supreme Court
Y D. Williams
State Supreme Court
Ohio
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas Court
Jah
Awb
Peckingpnough
Boreau of
Williams
Sherig S
Mathews
Elyria
Three Banks Bid On County Funds In Loom County
County commissioners announced bids will be advertised in the state for the deposit of surplus county funds. Only three banks offered bids yesterday. If funds are not placed in banks or trust companies the money may be turned over to the treasurer for six weeks, pending disbursement.
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Lorain County
Seven year old reports bike theft to police chief
Bud Kellecker a seven year old from 210 WashingtoN avenue walked to police headquarters to report his blue bicycle stolen last night. He and Chief E J Stankard, tall and observant, retrieved the wheel soon after officers found it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud” Kellecker
Washinoginn Avenue
Bud
Ging Quirer
E J. Stankard
American Fish Holds Its Own in Australia
Victoria BC December 24 Despite terms in a new Canadian Australian Trade Treaty Canadian salmon producers fail to cut United States salmon from many Australian markets Yet Canadian product retains advantage while American fish gains ground through intensive advertising efforts by American canners
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Victoria
United States
Australia
Family Notices From Grafton And Nearby Towns
The obituary fragment notes Mr and Mrs Harry Meyne and family of Grafton, Arlesx Frei and family, and others mourning with WS Aldrich the Thursday morning death of a relative. Burial at Nesbett cemetery in Kiowa is listed with Rev LeRe Wright officiating. Surviving relatives include a daughter and two sisters in New York City. Ida Leopold and her son planned Christmas visit from New York, with E L Price set to leave for Chicora on Christmas Eve.
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Republe
Sacasa
Calies
American State Department
Central America
Los Angeles
Mexico City
Nicaras
Pather
Bild
John Bottosh
Todux
Joseph Bostosh
ATTO
Merry Doncaster
Bath St
Depot St
Amore
C W Thompson
Jefersonswile Ind
Alto
Spencer Paul Hartman
J. A. Rice
Harold Bucks
L. Krugman
Cou RT
Porsbee
BF. Parker
Brockton
Mass
Mra. Parker
Monte
Charles Bursard
William H. Pierson
Millam H Pierson
East Croadtree
N. OW. Smith
East Broad Street
Orc
Frank
N W.sreuth
Welchfield
Flan
K A. Reeder
Tee Walter
RK L. Bateman
Maton
Chattanooga
Tenemay
Dir & S
Meler
Leal
Chattasoooga
Tean
Swans
Bollin
Wil Kubo
Withoell Arcane
SL Louis
J. Sibert
Tenn
Corporal Gas Reals
Fort Ogelthrope
Bary
Tza Tobaugh
Hartwell Meeane
Cincinnnati
Roberty Hilty
Lansing, Mich
Butte- Fatra
York State
New
A, Inc
Chicago
Der
Xtas
Wisconsin
Idaho
R&r
Parigeenre
Liberts Bonds
Srd
Nellie L Hilts
Edward Wiseman
Lexington
J Finley
Elzabeth Finley
Davis Fisher Sanitarium
Atlauta
Rome
Robert M Pierce
Jon de Leon
Somerset King Smith
Athanta
Ant i
John Williamran
Filippo Torati
Manselini
A. M. Johnson
American Fish
Rervatts Et
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