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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1927

Page

2

Enforcement Program For 1928 To Be Sound Without Fireworks

Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lowman announced the 1928 prohibition plan will be sound and businesslike, with diligent enforcement and no campaigns. He said the test year must pass before changing methods, noted state cooperation as key, and described orders for coast guard ships to Florida and more agents. Air patrols are experimental with eight planes stationed across Florida, New England, and the Mississippi Valley if successful.

Lowman Washington New York Maryland Montana Coast Guard Florida New England Mississippi Valley

Alleged Chicken Thief Arrested Bound Over to Grand Jury

A man named Gust Wollrzka of Maplestreat was bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bond after early morning arrest by Sheriff ER. G. Mathews on charges of breaking into and entering James A. Smiths chicken coop. Smith heard a buzzer and woke his son Cletus. they armed with shotguns pursued a man carrying two bags until shots were fired. Neighbors later identified a suspect as he passed, and Serif E. G. Mathews led to Holiszka, who had buckshot and was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Gust Wollrszka S. Maplestreat J. George ER. G. Mathews James A. Smith Chestnut Rudge Smith Cletus L. A. Taylor Cletus Smith Serif E. G Mathews Holiszka Elyria Memorial Hospital

Hickman to face speedy trial in Los Angeles

Detectives will fly from Portland to Los Angeles this morning, with Hickman expected to arrive by evening to stand trial for kidnapping and murder. Federal indictment removes extradition obstacles, and Supreme Court Judge Carlos Hardy will set the date upon Hickman’s arraignment. If convicted, death is anticipated within 90 days under the statute.

Los Angeles Portland Hickman Supreme Court Carlos Hardy Taw

Christmas Masses at Grotto Shrine Amid Interfaith Rites

The article notes a sacred corner in the Grotto where legend says Mary rested with Jesus. Greek Armenian prelates allow Roman Catholic priests Christmas Masses from 3:00 am to dawn, with a second pontifical service at 6:00 am. Arabs and Mohammedans observe with interest the Christian birth celebration though aloof.

Christ

Lorain Man Named Consul by Mussolini

Lorain, Dec 21 news reports Premier Benito Mussolini announced a new Italian consulate with headquarters in Lorain to oversee twenty two counties. Lorenzo Montalto of Lorain was named consul and will serve among six Ohio consulates. Montalto recently traveled to Italy to confer with Mussolini.

Orain Mussolini Lorain Lorain Benity Mussolini Italy Lorenzo Montalto Ohio Mentallo Mussel

41st Dry Raid Proves Success in Lorain

Lorain police booze squad with deputies Harvey Crehore T G Knight and Claude Bigin conducted a noon dry raid at 601 Connecticut Ave. Two stores tied to a four year booze operation were searched forty times prior with no result. Arrested were Mrs. Roger Horvath of 602 Connecticut Ave and John Takas found with liquor. Both charged with possession and jailed.

Lorain Lorsinpolies Harvey Crehore T. G Knight Claude Bigin UWO Connecticut Avenue Roger Horvath John Takas

Jurors implicated as petition sparks court interferences

The courtroom recounts juror influence in a complex case as Berger faces contempt threats. Key jurors Marry Byrd Robert Ellesford John Trautman and James Clark are named amid discussions of a petition about quashing indictments. Remus previously reconciled to Christmas in jail while the judge admonishes and sets further proceedings.

Bar Association Remus Berger Vernon R&. Chamler Vonviet Hootlee Charles” Stagnare Criminal Court Ballif Ile William P. Hardig Marding Py Berger Shoott Tingly G. Byrd Galoer Robert Ellesford John Trautman James Clark Carl J Basler Tam Shank Basler

Local Children's Home Hosts Christmas Party

Oberlin Children’s Home held its annual Christmas party last night. Citizens of Oberlin furnished gifts for each child and arranged a holiday program.

Children's Home Oberlin Children's Home Ober Io Iso Arterards

Chicken Dinner Planned for 34 Prisoners at County Jail

Christmas meal set for thirty four inmates at the county jail and in their homes. The feast will mirror the Thanksgiving menu with toast, fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes, celery gravy, cole slaw, bread and coffee. Supper will offer tea, cake and jelly.

Elva Ead

Charity Spurned By Mrs Hickman

Eva J Hickman in Kansas City declines charity offers to fulfill her wish to visit her son Edward Hickman the confessed kidnapper of Marian Parker in Los Angeles She says she cannot accept help and many lawyers offered to defend him but were refused with a blunt refusal.

Kansas City Eva J Hickman Edward Hickman Marian Parker Los Angeles Algo

Little Change In Temperature Forecast For Christmas

Weather station reports a largely snowless Christmas across most states east of the Mississippi with only light snow in the plains, the Lake region and northern New England. Forecasters say no material temperature change is expected tonight through Sunday, though some flurries may occur in select areas.

Washington Weathler Durcan Plains States

Man Attacks Self With Chicken Bone in Massachusetts Town

A troubled individual in Taunton, Massachusetts attempted to end his life using a chicken bone, officials report. Jail inmate Jones is noted in connection with the incident as the authorities consider potential self harm.

Jones

Great Stone Face Renewed in Pranconia Notch

Reverend Guy Roberts of Lisbon and five huskies anchored the aging Old Man of the Mountains sculpture in New Hampshire. The 49 feet high face required mud dressing and a sliding forehead secured by 50 pound hooks and buckles to withstand centuries of storms and avalanches.

Pranconia Notch Nsw Timtay Hawthorne Guy Roberts Lisbon Roberts Profile Lake

Reprimand by Teacher Tied to Girl's Suicide in Lewiston

A high school reprimand for passing a note allegedly triggered the death by suicide of William Zenkervich in Lewiston Maine. The girl drowned herself in a canal leaving a note denying the label of sneak and claiming her mother would face the press.

Lewiston Willian Zenkervich Nill Canal Ted Ned Leon Pere Vora No Danhe Sean

Young African Lion Sells Off Oakland Pet At Auction

In Oakland a pet cub presented by an African explorer suffers rickets. The park board, lacking funds for the cubs care, orders a public sale. Mrs. Nancy Lee Nannetti opposes the sale and declines to purchase a sick animal.

Oakland Cal Bian A. Snow Nancy Lee Nannetti City Park Board Cuib

Statue Gets Name After Two Centuries

London reports that a tablet has been fixed for Charles I’s statue at Charing Cross after 50 years of lack of inscriptions. The statue, cast in 1692, sat in a shopkeeper’s garden until Restoration when Charles I ordered its erection near Trafalgar Square, where it stands today.

London Charles Charing Cross Whitehall Royal Martyr Society Office of Works Molborn Charles T

Fragmentary Archival Note on Trapsicoune and Cresalids

A distorted OCR fragment mentions Ganen’s trapsicoune and Cresalids of scopy or wave, noting they have been presented to the spars. The text is unclear and lacks clear events, dates, or destinations.

Pekras Donates Twenty Turkeys To Police

Elyria theater owner John Pekras who has long played Santa for the police department gave twenty large turkeys to the force and mayor Grant Schrach. The birds were delivered to City Hall in a large barrel as residents praised Pekras for his civic gesture and community spirit.

John Pekras Elyria Santa Claus Vty Potive Sears

Death Record for Mrs. Thomiata Cote at Daughter's Home

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Thomiata Cote at her daughter's home. Mentions survivors including Mrs. Millen, Mrs. Nneehtges and two sons James Comix and John Commer. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Thomiata Mes Dacob Kiechtavs Nneehtges Janes John Commer Chatteen Paneral

Walhadr Gorden Dies in Beaver County Home

Walhadr Gorden aged eighty frailty and illness died at home in Beaver County near Wesbola. He had long shared residence with the Vilsons and Hyman fraternity members. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Walhadr Gorden Wesbola Gordan Beaver Voy Viilerst Instat

Cast Bumser Dies at 73 on Lake Road Vermilion

Cast Bumser, aged seventy three, died last evening at his home on Lake road near Vermilion after nine thirty. Survived by his wife and three sons Henry and Lawson in Vermilion and Ralph of Cleveland, plus daughters Mrs Vo Wobtlever Amherst, Mrs Albert Lover Elyria, Mrs Alice Goran Lernin, Mrs Edith Lewis Lernin, Mrs Fanniey ersa Sandusky, Mrs Mar Krug Mount Clemens Mich, and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Bumser Lark Lake Road Vermilion Henry Lawson Ralph Cleveland Vo Wobtlever Amherst Albert Lover Elyria Alice Goran Edith Lewis Lernin Mount Clemaus Mich

Oberlin Christmas Spirit Brightens College Town

Oberlin salutes Christmas with campus electric star and tree gifts from Ohio Electric Power Company while students stay in town. Many faculty and residents plan Christmas visits to Wellington and Cleveland, with numerous families listed as spending the holidays at Oberlin addresses.

Oberlin Ohio Electric Power Company JL. B. Lancashire Allen Hospital King Street Cowdry Lois Peabody Cleveland O. E. Peabody North Paessant Street Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Frank Huegins Buffalo N. Y J. V. Hill West College Street Ralph Miller New York City S. E. Miller East College Street Lois Kelley Ravenna George Kelley North Pleasant Street Notts Peabody Claveland Charles Jones Grace C. Jones Detroit Bosworth South Professor Street Dick Bosworth Obe Sandusky Milwaukee C. W. Savage Rochester Horace Shaw Caxton Frank Shaw Elm Street Rudekomana

Markets Report From Cleveland Food Prices And Supplies

Market notes from Cleveland on December 4 show varied egg and poultry prices, potato quotes across states, and regional supply signals. Beef and dairy items appear steady, while lighter weights and smaller lots command attention in midwestern markets.

Cleveland Dee York State New Medina Yaitut Moe Tae Leeberg Springers Lea New York Maine Wisconsin Minnesota DS Rosie Oyers Colorado

CLEVYEBAND Beef and grain markets mixed in daily report

A dense market summary lists cattle prices and market tone alongside Chicago and Toledo grain quotes. It records hogs calves sheep and lambs at varied levels, with butter eggs and poultry prices, plus Minneapolis and Canada fight note. Dominick Bradley defeats Nankin after 152 rounds in a Canada fight.

Canada Dominick Bradley Nankin Bradley

Untitled Fragments Point To Troubling Threats and Noise

Fragmented text describes threats linked to a local area and mentions a modern device or system. The piece references Cael and a doctor, with confusing dialogue about a Gabbi and a coded message. It reads like garbled OCR from a single page with scattered names and places, lacking clear events or dates.

Arrest Bandit Couple Nabbed in City Raid

CINCINNATI police arrested a couple, Thelen Jones and his wife from Norwood, after a raid last night. Jones confessed the pair robbed three coaches here and other holdups while the wife blamed the husband for the crimes and cited a $20 weekly allowance as motive.

Cincinn VE M Thelen Jones Bel Norwood Ietter

Man Condemned to Die as Appeals in Ohio Court

In Covington Cincinnati a man named for the murder of Police Officer O Wilson, a Black Cincinnati resident, was sentenced to execution at the state penitentiary on January 9. He filed an appeal in the Supreme Court seeking a stay, which the court refused, but set a hearing for January 5. The man, convicted of killing Wilson on May 24 during an attempted arrest on a complaint accusing him of firearms offenses.

Bie Auvil Columbi Coveison Cincinna O Wilson Cincinnati Supreme Court Coverson King Wilson

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