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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1925

Page

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Van der Pyl speaks on church and industry at Open Forum

Dr. Nicholas Van der Pyl, Oberlin pastor and former U S Department of Labor agent, speaks on The Church and the Industrial Question. He has studied labor movements, the steel strike of 1919, the I W W era, and worked with Roger Babson, Billy Sunday, and others across the nation.

America Nicholas van der Pyl United Congregational Church Oberlin United States van der Pyl Open Forum U. S. Department of Labor Atlantic Pacific Lawrence Maso Pacific Coast Seattle Mooney San Francisco League North Dakota Roger W. Babson Billy Sunday Pittsburgh Scranton Philadelphia Boston Social Service Commission National Council of Congregational Churches Interchurch World Movement Francis J. McConnell

Daughter Born to Longworths in Chicago

A daughter was born to Mrs. Alice Longworth at the lying-in hospital in Chicago this morning. Mrs. Longworth’s stepmother, widow of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, and her brother Kermit were present. Longworth has been married about fifteen years to Representative Nicholas Longworth. this is their first child.

Chicago Alice Longworth

Masked bandit robs man of 135 dollars in Lorain

A masked bandit leaped from an auto and held a gun to John Petila at Grove avenue and 29th Street. He relieved him of 135 dollars in cash and fled the scene leaving the victim on the curb.

Lorain John Petila East 29Th St Grove Avenue 29Th St

Wellington Man Killed by Freight Train Wheels

In Coshocton Ohio a man presumed to be Ray T Pennington from Wellington was fatally dragged under a west bound Pennsylvania freight train while attempting to board it. His head and both arms were severed in the accident.

R. S. Pennington Coshocton Ohio Ray T. Pennington Wellington Pennsylvania

Army Lt Colonel Robert Love Dies After Bus Incident

Lieutenant Colonel Robert R. Love, 46, a U S Army cavalry officer, died in Washington when he allegedly fell or leaped in front of a bus. Bus driver Oliver Carter said Love attempted to jump in front of a passing truck, swerved, then died moments later.

Washington Robert RR. Love Cavalry United States Army Oliver Carter Carter Love

Gangsters Kill N.Y. Detective in Bronx Shootout

In New York City on February 14 detective Chester Agen was shot and killed by an African American gunman who was believed wounded and escaped. Two other men were captured after being shot, one in the leg and one in the hand. police said they were associates of the gunman.

New York Chester Agen Bronx

University of Michigan President Burton Improves

Dr. Marion Burton Leroy Burton, president of the University of Michigan, reported improved after a relapse late yesterday in Ann Arbor.

Burton Ann Arbor Mich Marion Burton Leroy Burton University of Michigan

Spanish line block houses rose to back Tetuan defense

Twelve million pesetas are being spent on new block houses along the Spanish line and Tetuan inhabitants express confidence the structures can withstand any tribal attack.

Tangier Tetuan

Mayor Defies Ouster Over City Cleanup Efforts

Martinsburg West Virginia reports a seven month cleanup led by Mayor A Smallwood transforming a city once plagued by gambling and dope dealing. He says opponents threaten to oust him after his reforms prompted harsh reaction and cries of political retaliation.

Western Heights to Get $90,000 Settlement House

A new $50,000 Settlement House will be built on Woodford Avenue behind Roosevelt School to expand Americanization work at Western Heights. The Elyria Americanization committee met Wednesday to discuss the plan, which includes a gymnasium stage lounge and facilities for training, a dispensary and offices. The current building serves 2,500 people of 22 nationalities and often cannot accommodate all attendees. A Y M C A meeting Monday at 7:30 will finalize plans for a campaign March 17 through 27 to support the project.

Western Heights Elyria Americanization Organization Woodford Avenue Roosevelt

Many Anxious to Adopt Babe at Probate Court

A Wellington baby girl, abandoned and described as a dimpled infant, drew crowds at probate court this morning. The Humane Society will place the child with a suitable adopter under state law, with about 40 to 50 people expressing interest though only five attended court. Mrs. Charles Edwards is caring for the child until adoption.

Wellington Court House Humane Society Emily Charles Edwards Twelfth Street

Weather outlook calls for recurring snow across Ohio Valley and Great Lakes

The forecast warns of continued snow and rain across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region. Expect colder spells at the week's start and again toward the end, with persistent cloudiness and frequent precipitation.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Great Lakes

William Ray Dies at 69 Funeral Monday at Sudro

William Ray died at his daughter Mrs. HH MacGowan 457 Kenyon Street at 2:25 AM age 69 years 6 months 10 days after two weeks illness. He leaves one daughter and three grandchildren. Moose lodge member. Funeral Monday 2 PM Sudro Funeral Home Eicher officiating burial Ridgelawn cemetery.

William Ray HH. H. MacGowan Kenyon Street Ray Moose Lodge Sudro Funeral Home Eicher Ridgelawn Cemetery

Auto Skids Into Truck on Broad Street

Auto driven by a man who gave the name C E Chapman skidded on Broad street Friday afternoon and crashed into the rear of a truck. Headlights of the auto were smashed, police headquarters report states.

C. E. Chapman Broad Street

Blaze Destroys Two-Story Building on Broadway

A two story frame building at Broadway and 16th street burned Friday at 5 p m cutting rush hour traffic in Lorain. Estimated loss 12000 dollars. Fire department delayed 10 minutes at Nickle Plate crossing allowing the fire to gain control. First floor vacant. second floor occupied by John Dodge Mrs Mattie Craighead and Valentine Malarek. Building owned by Phil Steghan and insured. Cause undetermined.

Lorain Trafic Broadway 16Th Street Nickle Plate John Dodge Mattie Craighead Valentine Malarek Phil Steghan

Fire wipes out Kansas City motor show and damages

Fire at the Great American Royal stock Show Pavilion in Kansas City destroys three million dollars in show cars and accessories. One firefighter, Captain John Crane, 65, is killed when walls collapse. The blaze began in the decorations booth, likely from faulty wiring, after 45 000 people had attended.

Kansas City America Chicago Boston San Francisco

Elyria Central Labor Union Creates Building Trades Section

The Elyria Central Labor Union held a meeting in Painters hall and formed a Building Trades section. A temporary organization was created with John S. Noll as chairman and W. J. Sullivan as secretary, both named from local unions.

Elyria Central Labor Union Painters’ Hall Building Trades Building Trades Section Central Labor Union John S. Noll Bricklayer’s Union W. J. Sullivan Building and Laborer’s Union

Slays Stealer of Wife's Love In Jealous Rage

Mrs Lena Ward 27 and her husband are held after Ward shot Lawrence Schlee and killed Schlee's wife in Pittsburgh. Ward told police she and her husband were driven by jealousy over the affair between Ward and Schlee.

Pittsburgh Lena Ward North Side Ward Lawrence Schlee Schlee

Americanization class opens at Hawthorne Junior High

Lorain February 14. An Americanization class for 115 foreigners will open Monday night in Hawthorne Junior High School. Principal E E Buell, who has taught Americanization here for five years, will lead the program. Students will be examined May 1 in Elyria for final naturalization papers.

Lorain Hawthorne E. E. Buell Elyria

Ohio Governor's Son Is Given Three Day Jail Sentence

In Columbus on February 14 the 18 year old son of Governor Donahey received a three day jail term in municipal court for speeding. He was fined nine dollars and forty cents plus costs, after being cited for speeding in the governor's automobile on Friday in East Broad Street.

Ohio Columbus Ffal Donahey East Broadetree

Bishop NAMES James McFadden as Chancellor

Rev. James A. McFadden was named chancellor of the Cleveland Catholic diocese by Bishop Joseph Schrembs. He organized St. Agnes on Lake Avenue, led the Catholic Missionary Union, and has been active in civic affairs here. He assumed duties today.

Joseph Schrembs James A. McFadden Cleveland Catholic Carl E. Frey Father McFadden St. Agnes Church Lake Avenue Cleveland Catholic Missionary Union

Wakeman Man Held In Many Auto Thefts

Three alleged automobile thieves are in custody in Dayton Ohio awaiting transfer to cities where cars were stolen. Joseph Goldberg is said to have used eight aliases and is wanted in New Jersey for theft of twenty autos plus forgery conspiracy and receiving stolen property. He was found with a car reported stolen in Cleveland. Two others named Claude Manley 18 Wakeman Ohio and Roy C Moore 20 Delaware Ohio were arrested with a car reported stolen in Columbus.

Dayton Joseph Goldberg New Jersey Cleveland Columbus Claude Manley Wakeman Ohio Roy C. Moore Delaware

Czecho-Slovakian Church Warns on Morality

The Czecho-Slovakian church reports disturbingly rising immorality and urges citizens to mend behavior. Bishops ask clergy to post notices urging parents to educate children morally and demand modest dress for female worshipers at church. They condemn modern dances and mixed bathing in scant attire.

Prague

Prayers of Nation Ordered Load Limits for Trucks

L A Boulay director of High ways issued an order reducing truck loads effective Monday at midnight. Restrictions apply during thawing and moisture with posted weights and speeds including 74 ton total weight and 6 ton axle limits. Notices will be posted on main highways to aid compliance. Land Cave Ky February 14. Floyd Collins rescue efforts continue as tunnel work enters new phase with a six foot down, 15 foot lateral estimate to reach the cave chamber. A military inquiry will report on the rescue conduct later today.

Washington Creel Coolidge Geo. Alexander Parks Alaska Parks Territory Scott C. Bone Bone L. A. Boulay Land Cave Floyd Collins Sand Cave Collins Carmichael

Auto Aits Truck Sideswipe Injures Hennings Party

While returning from Cleveland Charles Hennings and friends sideswiped a large unlit truck parked near Albert's Villa. The auto incurred about $200 damage and Hennings sustained a cut on the arm. All other passengers escaped injury.

Charles Hennings Cleveland Albert Hennings

Three Whites Killed in Two Gunfights in Orange

Tension rose in Orange Texas after two gunfights left three white men dead. Deputy Sheriff Stokes 30, Joseph Prejean 44, and Dallas Morris 22 were killed. The shootings followed an attempt to arrest a black suspect.

Orange Tex Stokes Joseph Prejean Dallas Morris

Notorious crook drops gold bar in downtown chase

A famed criminal fled through Boston shoppers as he dropped a bar of three pounds of pure gold. He escaped with a second bag believed to hold more bullion, while the source of the gold remains a mystery.

Boston

Fast Recovery of Business Foreseen

General business recovery is continuing at a rapid pace with expanding outputs of SBase industries rising employment advancing wages and increasing freight movements. The Cleveland Trust Company notes mixed reports of slowdowns due to over optimism and seasonal effects while wholesale and non agricultural prices rise and railroads order new equipment. Bank clearings show large increases signaling more business transacted.

Sbase Cleveland Trust Company

Lorain Council to Get Gas Rate Ruling

Councilman Galdthorpe of the first ward plans to file a formal complaint Monday night over a natural gas rate increase by Logan Gas Co. Lorain had been exempt from a service charge, fought it without success, and now faces a new rate schedule including the city.

Lorain Galdthorpe Logan Gas Co Tate

Coshocton Democrat Leader Bonds in Abuse Case

Roger W. McGiffen chairman of the Coshocton Democratic Executive Committee and head of the Coshocton Business College posted a $1,000 bond after being accused of criminally mistreating a young female pupil at his school. The alleged misconduct is said to have occurred Friday night.

Coshocton, O Roger W. McGiffen Coshocton

Contempt Jail For Lorain Man In Family Case

Herbert R. Wilson a Lorain colored man was jailed for ten days for contempt of court by Judge W B Thompson. He has a divorced wife and two children the former wife is going blind and he failed to pay $50 child support. He has faced contempt charges before and the jail term aims to enforce obedience to court orders.

Herbert R. Wilson Lorain W. B. Thompson Wilson

708 Foot Tower For New Union Station at Cleveland Announced

Cleveland February 14. A 50 story 708 foot tower will anchor the new Union Station under construction by the Van Sweringen interests. Complete plans and perspectives reveal the culmination of years of civic effort and trials. The tower will dominate Public Square and be visible from most parts of the city.

Union Station Cleveland Public Square van Sweringen

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