28 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1926
Page
1
Arkansas records show a plea of guilty in the slaying of a man and his wife amid flood damage across the region. The toll includes deaths, destruction of property, and widespread disruption as towns along the Mississippi River face suspensions and evacuations.
Reports from Madrid indicate severe storms and cold weather causing numerous deaths with twenty more feared in the provinces. Officials warn of a spreading influenza and flu-like illnesses as the unseasonable conditions continue. Farmland damage from accompanying winds and storms adds to the harsh impact across the region.
Jagan was arrested July 2, 1926, by a posse from the sheriff's office for possessing a pint and manufacturing intoxicating liquor. A still was unearthed and liquor found. After pleading not guilty, he changed to guilty and was sentenced today. His children are in the Oberlin Children's Home. the mother is dead.
Fragmented report describes a court and county actions on feeding prisoners in Lorain County Jail. Officials including sheriffs and county commissioners consider funding and procedures while the common pleas court weighs feeding policy amid a broader review of jail operations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions church and Sunday School, with garbled phrases about a judge and conduct. No clear event, date, or names are discernible. Summary relies on the fragmentary content available.
A report notes that 23 individuals are being moved toward Atlanta Federal Prison. Details on their identities origins or charges are not fully clear in the fragment. Further context from the article would specify their names affiliations and the nature of their transfer.
Washington February 28 The United States remains neutral in the Nicaraguan trouble, with the White House denying any side taking. The president's spokesman says Marines were landed to protect Americans and property only. Admiral Latimer comments on liberal reforms and foreign influence remains, while Nicaragua’s capital remains unsettled as offerings of support are reported.
Ulm hosts the annual Farmers Institute on Monday and Tuesday January 4 and 5. A coed program includes music led by Mrs E H Ladsach and a speech lineup with ALF Wich of Newton and Mrs M Delle Moats of Sherwood. Dinner for ladies provided by the Parent Teachers Association.
Rain and sleet mix with snow as storms affect Elyria and surrounding areas. Traffic slowed on major routes while street crews cleared main arteries and police reported several delays and weather related closures over the weekend.
An unsettled Washington scene centers on a plan debated in Congress. Key figures including Norris and Davis are cited as endorsing or opposing steps while a tense period unfolds. Refunding taxes tops the fiscal notes with refunds totaling 287 thousand dollars, the largest single group in the last two fiscal years.
Columbus December convocation at Ohio State University conferred 18 914 degrees, total in 40 years. The 124 degree class marked a milestone for the university and its graduates.
The Kiscia Board of Trade plans major gatherings over the next week with a dinner on December 39 at all, an executive committee meeting on the foreday evening, and aims to blend old fashioned fellowship with space for constructive suggestions. Attendance notes indicate most members will be present to discuss leadership and local trade issues.
Authorities report deaths and numerous hospitalizations after a December New York celebration tainted by toxic alcohol. Autopsies and federal chemists identify poisons including diethyl ether and formaldehyde as causes. Officials defend actions while tracing the source amid a probe into liquor consumption and safety failures.
The Bisrat Board held a meeting in one room to discuss past year plans and a view toward increasing the aetisedes in the coming year. It approved continuing industrial development programs with special phases and considered a nationwide campaign for rail and transport vectors.
A daring jailbreak attempt is described as Herbert W Reed and another inmate escaped from a federal building. Reed received two and a half years. the other, a former Michigan and Missouri inmate, was sentenced to years for transporting stolen automobiles. The pair allegedly asked a guard for a toilet room, locked the door, traversed an ice ledge, breached an office, and walked to safety.
The body of Delia, described as a cold blonde, was found in the rear yard of a building on West Porty street after being hurled from a third story window. Investigators consider whether she was slain before being thrown. neighbors reported screams and the room showed signs of assault. The victim was identified by posters as unwed.
A two year alimony dispute resurfaces as Charles M. Faber files an appeal bond after a writ and prior judgments. The case traces back to marital strain and alleged neglect, including shoes and a dress, with court orders setting renewed payments over two years. Local details mention individuals and places in a tangled civil action tied to alimony and components of settlement.
In Detroit on December 28 a bank robbery at the Commonwealth Savings Bank branch yielded about 82,000. Three bandits entered as two employees arrived, forced the workers to open the vault, and fled after displaying pistols. The door was damaged during the heist.
President Coolidge signals continued prosperity for the United States in 1927 with employment opportunities improving in Keen and New Puglsad. He notes some weakness in agricultural prices but asserts general resilience, citing cotton producers' prior prosperity and the overall strong economy.
Washington December 28 The Treasury announced removal of poison from denatured alcohol after multiple deaths from poisoned liquor. Officials cited chemists and safety procedures and said new formulas will prevent tainted beverages from reaching the public.
The United States reports rapid compliance by major American, British and Dutch corporations with Mexico's new land regulations. Diplomatic protests have been avoided as firms fall in line, deeming it safer to cooperate with the Callis government than risk broader tensions. The State Department notes ongoing developments as discussions continue.
Leo Halterman, 28, confessed to killing his half brother Charles Patterman and his wife during a dispute over chickens on their Washington County farm. He described fatally striking them with a hatchet and gun after an argument over custody and allegations of unfit fatherhood. Cincinnati detective Ora Slater supervised the interrogation leading to the formal confession. The accused said he acted after a scuffle and that he saw his brother’s wife rush at him with a hatchet before delivering fatal blows. A three-year-old child was aboard the farm as the events unfolded.
Ernest Smith, 35, a Toledo University professor, was found dead in bed in Gev Piqua on December 4. He and his wife had been staying with his brother during the holidays. Officials list heart trouble as the suspected cause.
President Coolidge and King George expected to inaugurate a trans Atlantic telephone link in January. The call would connect Buckingham Palace in London and the White House in Washington, as reported by the Daily Express.
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