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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1925

Page

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Pilgrimage to Rome Planned by Cleveland Catholics

Catholics from the Cleveland diocese including Elyria and Lorain county charter the steamer Pittsburgh for a Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome. They sail from New York on April 1 and disband in Rome May 29 led by Bishop Joseph Schrembs. Sixty names appear on the passenger list with stops in Cherbourg Paris Lourdes Avignon Lyons Turin Milan Genoa Pisa and Florence.

Pius XI Cleveland Elyria Lorain County Pittsburgh Rome New York Joseph Schrembs Nicholas Pfeil Peter M. Cerveny N. A. Haesell W. J. Schirmer Marie Catherine Agnes Franz C. Warner Emma l L. Smith Cherbourg Paris Lourdes Avingnon Lyons Turin Milan Genoa Pisa Lisieng

U C Mail Defy City Traffic Rules

City council reviewed multiple items including gas rate, electric light, and speed curb actions. The U S Postal Service and city clashed over the traffic ordinance on idling mail trucks, ending in a draw with no party gaining advantage. Postmaster McHenry told drivers they need not comply.

U. S. Postal Department McHenry

Testimony Questions Insurance Frame-Up Claim in Injury Case

Mary Janosky sues New York Central for 25000 dollars over injuries from an August 15 1922 incident at West avenue undercut. Railroad witnesses accuse her of attempting to induce lies for damages and cite prior Cleveland test results as proof of a scheme. Jury trial before Judge Webber likely to finish today.

Mary Janosky New York Central Railroad Mary Nickolaski Mary Fatz

Burns Kill Mother and Her Daughter in Coshocton Case

In Coshocton Ohio on February 17 Mrs Ida May Carr 32 and her daughter Dorothy 4 died from burns after their home burned late Monday afternoon Fire investigators said the fire started in the dwelling of John Carr a miner and the two occupants perished in the blaze.

Coshocton Ohio Ida May Carr John Carr Dorothy

Japan faces suffrage crisis as Kato cabinet debates reform

In San Francisco Feb 17 the crisis over manhood suffrage in Japan grows as Premier Kato and his coalition sit atop a volatile issue. The Diet plans a franchise reform bill amid Seiyukai opposition and rising public demand, risking cabinet dissolution and a political shakeup.

Ban Francisco Japan Takaaki Kato Keneeika-Selyukai-Kokuminto I 3 Jenan Island Seiyuakai Party House of Representatives Kato Seiyukai Owever

Dollar Day Sale Set By Elyria Merchants

Elyria merchants announce a monster Dollar Day on Thursday February 19 with expected vast bargains across stores. The Chronicle Telegram pledges a $10 prize for the best essay on what constitutes a real bargain mailed by February 21. The public is urged to watch advertising columns for details.

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

Lorain Police Seek Oberlin Man Over $35 Forgery

Lorain police are seeking a man from Oberlin after he passed a $35 bad check at the National Bank of Commerce in Lorain. Investigators say he has left his Oberlin home and has been missing for several days, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Lorain Oberlin National Bank of Commerce

Twin sisters aged 91 claim oldest twins title in Rhode Island

Central Falls Rhode Island February 17 Sheriff John D Lemay backs his mother and aunt in a claim that Mrs Marie Lemay born July 3 1833 and Mrs Lucie Joyal born July 3 1833 are the world s oldest twins Both were born in St Michaell Yamash Canada and moved to Rhode Island as children They married in 1856 and 1860 and each have ten children with five living They credit simple living for long life

Central Falls R. I Marie Lemay Lucie Joyal John D. Lemay Joyal Fach

Germany-Roumania tension nears breaking point

Berlin reports diplomatic strains between Germany and Roumania as Roumanian authorities deport large numbers of Germans. The German government warns of reprisals if the actions continue.

Berlin Germany Roumania

City Council Debates Speed Measures and New Police Motorcycles

Councilman Muller urges action to curb speeding on main streets and pushes a motion to buy two police motorcycles as speed cops. Some officials doubt enough staff exist, while others argue city finances limit hires. Muller insists action is needed to deter reckless driving and protect pedestrians including schoolchildren. The issue returns to the police and fire committee for discussion. The department currently has one motorcycle and two city ambulance autos.

Muller Council Sudro Carl Muller Police and Fire Committee Cleveland

Ohio House Delays Bible and Bus Bills in Late Session

The Ohio house codes committee passed the Gordon bill banning Sunday dances by a 7 to 5 vote. Leaders plan modernizing tax laws while governors push for appointments to the state utilities commission. Separate fights loom over the bible reading requirement and the Collister City bus regulation as the session eyes a two o'clock special order.

Public Utilities Commission Columbus Muller House Codes Committee Ohio Donahey Senate James W. Huffman Zanesville Earl 2D. Bloom Bowling Green State Utilities Commission T. J. Duffy State Industrial Commission Samuel I. Lipp Cincinnati House Collister Hill

Columbus ex-warden denies bribe charges in court

Albert E. Sartain once warden at Atlanta’s U S Penitentiary testified in U S District Court denying he solicited or accepted bribes while warden. Indictments filed by a Federal Grand Jury charged such conduct.

Atlanta, GA Albert BE. Sartain Columbus Ohio United States Penitentiary United States District Court

Farmer Confesses Murder of Cousin in Gallipolis

Eric Sheets a prominent local farmer confessed to murdering his cousin Aaron Sheets last Saturday afternoon authorities report in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Eric Sheets Aaron Sheets

Council Orders Immediate Street Light on Yellow Line

The Ohio Public Service demands residents along Lorain Boulevard pay about 46 dollars each to install home electricity before a new street light at Stop 3 on the Yellow Line can go in. Council forges ahead, directing the clerk to notify the Public Service Co and authorize the service director to ensure the request is carried out.

Ohio Public Service Lorain Boulevard Rawson Q@hio Public Service Co Council Hewitt J. B. Johnson Business Department

Kellogg Departure Mock Royal Occasion In London

United States Ambassador Frank B Kellogg and Mrs Kellogg left London today in a departure described as a royal occasion. Kellogg is set to become Secretary of State and succeed Charles E Hughes on March 4 with the transition imminent.

London United States Frank B. Kellogg Kellogge Kellogg Charlies E. Hughes

Bridgeport Mayor Charles Jankins Dies After Long Rule

Bridgeport reports the death of Charles A. Jankins aged 67, long serving mayor for 83 years after a lengthy illness. The city mourns a figure who led municipal government through decades of change.

Bridgeport Charles A. Jankins

Elyria reports 1924 fire losses at 11139.60 and 1653 alarms

Elyria's 1924 fire losses totaled 11139.60 with 1653 alarms. Fire Chief Wallace N. Bates notes 876,824.35 on buildings and 3,315.25 on contents, insured values and uninsured losses, and a per capita loss of 44?s. The report compares 1923 losses at 25,457.18 and shows 1907–1924 totals and causes listed.

Elyria Wallace N. Bates

Riot at Mine Funerals in Germany

Riotous scenes marked the funeral in Dortmund for victims of Germanys worst mine disaster. Bolsheviks used the name Dawes to inflame mourners as Reds appeared in the cortege carrying banners Mass Murders and Down with Dawes Police intervened and arrested many Reds amid loud yelling and fighting.

Dortmund Germany Dawes

Lima man captured after jail escape in Ohio

Claude Colvin of Lima is jailed in Lucas county on federal narcotics charges after escaping February 5 by sawing bars from his cell. He was recaptured at a farmhouse near Whitehouse by local officers.

H. C. Tucker Collins Claude Monroe M. E Posey Soledo Claude Colvin Lima Lucas County Colvin Farm House Whitehosse

Unclear OCR Brief on Georgia Employment Data

Fragmentary report notes employment in Georgia industry on February 1st with revisions and comparisons to prior counts. The text is garbled and contains incomplete figures and descriptors, hindering precise interpretation of aggregate totals, designations, and rate changes.

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