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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1925
Page
1
In Kentucky a rescue effort seals the Sand Cave crevice with cement to avoid disturbing Floyd Collins inside a tomb 75 feet below the surface. Rescue chief H T Carmichael had halted plans to use dynamite so as not to shake loose rock, despite farm owner Dyle’s objections.
London report notes pin and hairpin making, one of England’s oldest industries, facing extinction as bobbed hair and sheaflike figures reduce demand. In Michigan, Dr Leroy Marion Burton, president of the University of Michigan, dies at 50 after a 17 week illness from neural pneumonia. Funeral plans, family details, and university officials’ actions are outlined.
Dr William J Durant director of the Labor Temple School of New York will address the Open Forum next Sunday on Can Democracy Work He formerly taught at Columbia University and led classes that drew about one thousand weekly for eight years His talks cover Sociology Psychology Philosophy History and Literature He is a noted author and will speak in Elvira with crowds expected and fire department urging no chairs in aisles for speedy seating doors open at 2 30.
Rosie Reanick of Lorain was found not guilty of a third liquor offense and will not go to the Marysville reformatory. Testimony showed liquor at her home belonged to boarder John Zimba, who later pleaded guilty to liquor possession and paid a $300 fine plus costs.
Incendiary dynamite blasts ripped through Pittsburgh wholesale district causing $130,000 in damage. Fire officials report debris as firemen search for possible five missing men, though building owners believe no one was inside.
Howard Red Grange star football player remains bedridden in Richmond Michigan with mumps. Doctors say he is resting easily and fever has subsided but he will stay another week for isolation after giving a speech at a local banquet.
Gloria Swanson underwent a 2 am operation at Dr Vaude’s private hospital on Boulevard Montmorency. The surgery was reported fully successful and her husband Marquis de la Falaire de la Coudreye said she may leave within a week.
Frank Mitchell, new king of America's 1,500,000 Ruppies, will implement reforms from his late predecessor King Nicholas John. The plan includes keeping children in school, ensuring regular medical care, and avoiding court involvement. His daughter, Princess Susie Mitchell, is pictured.
World famous sculptor Gutrom Borglum announces a monumental project to carve Washington and Lincoln from a single block of Blanite in the Black Hills South Dakota. The two figures will stand 400 feet high with a 600 foot backdrop, costing between 1 and 2 million dollars and finishing in four years.
Thomas Hogsett, general counsel for Lake Shore Electric, admits the appraisal may serve the Doherty interests and that they might buy the road, though nothing definite has been done and only the future can determine action. This marks the first admission of Doherty plans.
Marie Zelio, 19, blonde, testifies she spent time at dances and parties while her husband cared for their 4-year-old daughter. She is accused of stabbing to death John Renne after a motor trip with four women and five men.
Marshall Herbert arrested Robert Judge of Lorain on a DWI charge. Judge appeared before Mayor Henry Dipple, fined $50 and costs, license revoked, and jailed for inability to pay.
Mrs. Michael Yarjeski, 71, died at her Grafton home yesterday morning. She leaves husband four daughters Mrs. Mathew McKean Mrs. Joseph Konczal Mrs. Lee Bowe and Miss Josephine Yarjeski and eight grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 9 o clock at the Church of the Assumption.
Miss Isabelle McCausland spoke at the First Congregational church Women’s Association on Japan’s relations to America and the exclusion act. She contrasted U S policy with Canada and Australia, noted Japanese numbers in the United States, and argued there is no Yellow Peril.
New York report cites Richard F. Grant estimating over a billion dollars spent annually on printing products in the United States. He notes a daily newspaper circulation of 390 million and monthly publications at over 99 million, with books and pamphlets totaling more than a quarter of a billion copies yearly.
The manslaughter case against 17 year old W Morrison Jones of Lorain ends after delays over post mortem evidence in the Joseph Chambola hit and run. Prosecutor Baird moves to dismiss as physicians doubt the death cause and four month interval, judge approves.
Sheriff Underhill arrested Oliver Lamb of Rochester on a criminal assault charge involving his fourteen year old stepdaughter Jeanette Haunce. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Justice S. J. George and was ordered held under a $2000 bond to answer the grand jury.
Lorain report shows tornado relief funds totaling 1,006,000 expended in the area with 2,000 left in the treasury. R C Agnee, overseeing relief, notes remaining money will aid patients still receiving hospital treatment.
Lorain officials tested water pressure on Fulton road and found the mains too small. An extra pump had no effect and the council will seek 5 500 to remedy the issue.
Comrade F. H. Hall of the G A R met STierbert G. Starr of Portland Maine whom he had not seen since 1878 Hall once lived in Wellington where he ran a business In 1877 Starr opened a drug store there with a partner They had three children then Starr sold the business and returned to Portland Mrs Starr died about twelve years ago Starr came to visit old friends in the west finding only Lid ward Wells still in business Hall learned Starr was in Elyria and called him out Starr immediately recognized Hall by name after years apart.
R. D. Perry, Sr. resigns as president and general manager of the Perry-Fay Co. after leading since 1906. His son, R. D. Perry, Jr., becomes general manager and E. F. Allen assumes the presidency. Perry remains a company director. He previously led the Western Automatic Machine Screw Co before the Perry-Fay organization.
Belle Bina of Lorain sues Albert Bins married last November in Elyria alleging lack of support and cruelty. She seeks alimony and restoration of her maiden name Eribelle Bark. Steve Bodnar asks divorce from Vernon Bodnar over family tensions. Sylvia Coon seeks divorce from Charles Coon alleging drunkenness and cruelty with an injunction to protect her business. Alex Nagy seeks divorce from Julia Naxy noting he left due to departure in 1913 and has not heard since.
Matt Zgurich who attempted death by own action last Monday by throwing himself in front of a street car at Stop 7 was declared insane in probate court this morning and ordered confined in Massillon hospital. His home is in Lorain where he has a brother.
Chambers, son of Township Trustee H C Chambers, visited Sand Cave about a year ago with Floyd Collins who acted as guide. He followed every rescue development, calling the newspaper daily to learn if Collins had been saved.
After twenty four years together Leedale and Shafer announce dissolution of their partnership on March 1. The cigar business becomes The Shafer Kimbell Co with George Kimbell joining. Shafer remains in the company. The barber shop will be owned by Leedale focusing on barber services.
In Lima Ohio on February 18, George Seedy aged nine is accused of shooting his playmate Richand Wilson, 11, who died from the gunfire. The incident baffles authorities as they investigate motive and circumstances.
The Ridgeville Farmers Institute closed with E C Cotton of Elyria named president A D Nye Fields as vice president Rev C C Maple Fields secretary Fizie Durkey Eaton treasurer and Mrs Maude Mason as lady correspondent Rev Ryan of LaGrange reported on resolutions opposing the two percent gasoline tax and supporting pay equality for election officials in country precincts Both resolutions passed The exhibit by Ridgeville school children promoted farmers institutes and county agent C F Rowland spoke on the Farm Bureau work
The Rock of Gibraltar once deemed secure from spying is now photographed from above by French aeroplanes. Photographs of the upper fortifications have been sold as postcards, prompting officials to call photo restrictions for visitors ridiculous.
A young Oberlin woman named Eleanor, last name unknown, spent a night in Cleveland Central police station after charging a $65 gown to a Cleveland Heights account. She said she aimed to study social work by experiencing jail from inside, and her parents now seek her release.
Feb 18 Columbus Ohio Lieutenant Governor Lewis will represent Ohio at the Coolidge Dawes inauguration. Governor Donahey notified him of selection. His escort will include Adjutant General Henderson and Col E P Lawler Quartermaster General Ohio National Guard.
A. T. Seymour resigns as assistant to the attorney general who has directed antigtrust prosecutions for the government and has submitted his resignation to President Coolidge.
London Feb 18 report cites three royal physicians saying King George remains in general good condition and could overcome bronchitis without it worsening, no uncertainty about his health prospects mentioned.
W G Callow founder of Wintom Motor Gag Company dies aboard a transport route from Tucson to Los Angeles. He owned the Cleveland business and died in February aboard a voyage from Arizona to California.
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