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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
2
A fragmenting note discusses Queens New York population rising by 58000 in 1926 with little coverage in papers. It contrasts with Elyria’s expected five thousand increase in 1927 and the value placed on local attention versus coverage in New York City.
An inventor in Zurich nearly achieves perpetual motion with a clock that has run for a year without visible power. It appears temperature changes drive the mechanism, as a two degree daily shift suffices to keep it going. The report suggests similar temperature differences could power a railroad train.
In Chicago two alderman candidates, one a chauffeur linked to a famed beer runner and gang leader, and another recently wounded in a gunfire clash between liquor runners and gang leaders, run in different wards. The piece hints at a possible third party rise.
The Jugoslav war minister reveals a spring start for a new arsenal capable of producing rifles cannons artillery munitions and up to two hundred airplanes annually. Factories move inland for safety as economic strain grows and defense needs rise amid external pressures.
Noria enjoys benefits from United States Steel corps near its doors as the 1926 report shows $17.96 per share on common stock, an aggregate $199,004,741, and a profit rise of over thirty three million dollars. The record signals broad community growth and adjunct institutions' prosperity.
A Denver widow laid out her costly wardrobe on a church altar to appease the gods of ill will after losses in the Mianie disaster and Paris jewelry thefts. She sent three trunks of lace, sable furs, jewelry, and finery to the church for parishioners to view while detectives observed.
A dated compilation lists notable events and birthdays. Sir Thomas More is mentioned with execution on July 7, 09an, and figures such as Charles Dickens and Dr. Gardner Q. Colon are noted for births or deaths. It also recalls a 1866 U S Marines landing at Montevideo and a 1877 electoral commission inquiry in South Carolina.
The Los Angeles senate approved severance relations with Germany ten years ago today. Dickens Birthday observed worldwide. Thirty five years ago today two people perished in a New York hotel fire. Greetings to Babe Ruth on his 33rd birthday. Centenary of Gen Richard W Johnson’s birth noted for his Civil War command at Nashville. Queen Wilhelmina and King Henry of Mecklenburg Schwarzburg begin their twenty year reign. Representatives of twelve countries meet in Brussels to discuss reducing military aeronautics without hurting civil aviation. The second trial of Marty M Daugherty and Thomas Ve Miller begins in New York on fraud charges.
A fragmentary dialogue describes a character claiming sole skill to operate a radio and warning intruders away from their home. The speaker hints at a diary and urges others to leave, expressing doubt about their own abilities and mentioning radios and visits.
Henry W. Temple, a veteran Pennsylvania lawmaker with about 16 years in the U S House, is vetted for a vacancy on the Interstate Commerce Commission. He is nationally known for his ties to the Tilledge Presbyterian Church and served as a ordained minister and pulpit leader.
The readable portion notes mixed voices about a public event with many attendees missing due to hootlegein' and other unclear factors. It hints at low turnout and general social mood without specific names or places.
The history and political science professor at Washington and Jefferson College has gained prominence as an educator and writer on historical and economic topics. He holds memberships in several learned societies and served as chaplain in one of the Pennsylvania regiments during the Spanish American War.
Mary Anderson director of the Women's Bureau cites studies on long hours in cotton mills. Data from 18 mills show higher lost time for both sexes under 48 and 55 hour schedules, with women more affected due to two jobs. She urges shorter hours to improve overall output.
Dispute over confirming two farmer members of the tariff commission delays action on Edgar J. Brossard of Iowa and Sherman J. Lowell of New York. Farm leaders urge tariff treatment of farm products as finished goods, tying to McNary Harriman era proposals and vegetable tariff reforms amid senatorial courtesy delays.
A coroner ruled homicide and self-inflicted death in the shooting of Joseph Haminski and his wife Taney at their Toledo home last night. Haminski, allegedly drinking, killed his wife after a quarrel and then shot himself. George Walzek, brother of the slain woman, said Haminski had contemplated revenge prior to the tragedy. the couple had been married 17 years.
The piece discusses looming tariff legislation and farm interests pressing for confirmation of appointments. It notes senators Solant and Curtis backing five nominees, with plans to mobilize Senate opposition if needed. The McNalty-Haugen bill appears near passage, awaiting presidential action.
The Farmers Week gathering in Columbus lists Lester Youtys Louissie Ter Ciharenee Smith Kennelly Yontay and Paix Pauly as participants. Nearby activity includes home repairs, a valent play in planning, health improvements, and a birthday gathering for Katharine Hammer with gifts and refreshments.
Michael Berg age 20 died from burns and possible suffocation while trapped in his room during a blaze in Philadelphia. His sister Elizabeth 12 and brother Harry 9 were severely burned as they fled the Berg residence in their night clothes.
New York February 7 A search for the family of Edward Webster Wilson red bond broker who shot himself in his rooms at the Latos Club yesterday continues. A will left his estate to his wife and daughter. Wilson, 60, was a reticent recluse and president of the Knox Hat Company. Police note health or an implied motive, with recent calls from a woman presumed to be his wife.
Leal and several Mexican highway officials visited the governor on their return from a Good Roads meeting in Chicago. The road booking tour, postponed until after the legislature adjourns, was originally planned by William H. Furlong and San Antonio chamber officials as a road tour.
Warsaw Feb 7 The fascist factions across Poland form a single organization led by Roman Dmowski The Champions of Poland vows not to interfere with Marshal Pilsudskis government unless it falls or is attacked Dmowski says his party has a national program aimed at winning majority Polish support
Henry F Eilert sells to The Manton Realty Development Co a block in Clearview allotment Sheffield for 10 dollars Lena Gens transfers eight lots in Wilbur Heights Elyria for 10 dollars a 2 W Raht transfers to Sam Rosso lot 2 bik 8 Braman trustee first ad to Lorain 510 J Arbor Land Co sells to Thomas Or
A series of property conveyances and lot transfers are noted. Transfers include Ely Realty Co to Frant J. Kenny for lot 104 West Avenue allotment and J F Angus to C E Mason for parcel 95 original Lorain plat. Guardian Savings & Trust Co. to Maury O'Haren for lot 7 percent in Border Cities allotment Sheffield Lake. Other entries mention Beach Avon Lake and City View allotment Sheffield Township with various sums.
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