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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
1
The city reports two smallpox cases in different areas leading health officials to quarantine and close the Murray Ridge school. Harold Horace and Virginia Bites are among those exposed or affected, with vaccinations underway and local figures monitoring possible further spread.
The British Foreign Office signaled willingness to enter a disarmament conference with the United States and to hold it in Washington. London notes no formal American proposals yet and warns the European setting, with a fall timing to align with French security concerns. Japan opposes broad limits but accepts gun size and cruiser ratios. U.S. discussions for a new International Arms Conference proceed in capital capitals, with cautious optimism.
A gang kidnapped a jewelry store messenger in front of his employer, fled in a car, and dumped him after a $20,000 haul. A second raid at noon targeted a jewelry shop in Illinois with a separate theft of $15,000 in cash and jewelry, as three accomplices escaped.
John Reising filed a motion in court seeking custody of his children from his former wife Iva Reising. He alleges the children are not cared for properly and that child support payments are not used for their support. The hearing occurred Saturday morning.
A Chinese military authority seized an American upper Yangtze steamer at Kweichow fu in Szechu province. The captain was arrested and American passengers aboard are detained, according to a message received from Ichang.
A Wooster incident reports a man and a second man in Liverpool taking their own lives. Pooyod Cohnsips and Sudont died from poison after a tragedy at Ohio State University. Lewage note requests burial beside his wife. he hanged himself after illness prior to his death near Liverpool.
A thief stole Dr R Dp A Gunn's Ford coupe from his Oberlin residence last night after the doctor stopped briefly for a home visit. The sheriff's office and nearby towns have been notified.
Maxine Johnson, six, was scalped when her hat was struck by a wheel while crossing a street in Alto Marion on February 19. The automobile was driven by G Hayden, who was absolved of blame in the incident.
Binghamton New York report details the 1922 murder of Patrolman Clarence W Moran. A quartet of Italian suspects linked to the case faced violent deaths over two years, with Ernest Buonopane first and Paul Lombardi last among the doomed group tied to Moran’s shooting.
Washington report on February 19 notes Brig General William Mitchell warned a House committee that the Army Air Service could not defend the Pacific and might not stop a Japanese capture of the Philippines and Hawaii. Mitchell cited 1200 effective planes as weeks of War Dept testimony prompted recall hearings and a White House conference with President Coolidge.
Paris reports Finance Minister Clementel said the United States unofficially promised a 100 million dollar loan to France once the budget passes. He also cited a 35 million dollar Bepar loan for devastated regions, with further private U.S. funding possible. Washington notes no additional government money will fund new French loans.
George Campbell Carson of Kenton Ohio, mining engineer, was awarded a large verdict against the American Smelting and Refining Company by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. The case centers on his ore furnace invention claimed to revolutionize furnace treatment, enabling 100 tons of ore to be processed in a side charging furnace versus 240 tons in the old top charging type. Carson signed his furnace in 1906 and spent two decades gaining recognition for his system.
A heater malfunction on a crowded Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Co train sparked smoke and panic during morning rush hour. More than twenty passengers were injured and four were hospitalized as passengers escaped via windows and doors after an emergency stop.
In Los Angeles 19 attorneys for Kid McCoy argued during his trial for robbery and assault that Mrs Tereca Vors, linked to the manslaughter conviction over her death, was murdered. They pledged to show Wire Mors did not kill herself nor was killed by McCoy and planned to name the man believed to have killed Mrs Mors.
Ironton reports Lester Bowman a local youth with a correspondence school diploma acting as a detective raided Charles Lunsford's blacksmith shop seeking liquor. After Lunsford objected Bowman was taken to police court charged with impersonating an officer and fined 28 dollars 30 cents.
The Department of Commerce analyzes China's economy noting Canton’s progress despite civil war. Julius Klein cites shifting foreign trade, diversification of industry, and rising imports of staple foods as signs of stronger commerce in a war-torn era.
Chicago reports the Minahan family case as Robert C Minahan 21 a Northwestern University freshman identified by his father as the man who shot himself amid a love tragedy. His farewell letter reveals a broken romance with a woman named Louise. The Minahan family history includes multiple deaths in one line.
Eleanor, an Oberlin girl detained by Cleveland police on suspicions of obtaining a dress from a Cleveland firm by charging it to an East Cleveland woman, was released yesterday after her parents settled with the store. The incident drew police attention to a similar case.
Rev Peter J. Slane a Roman Catholic priest from Owosso Michigan died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a Sagamore Hotel room at Coney Island. His body was found yesterday and reports say he had bank deposits totaling 216017.18 in Owosso and Brooklyn banks after his death was announced.
Mrs Jessie Margaret Budlong, a voluntary prisoner and hunger striker, expected to leave her apartment stronghold today. She has remained in the residence since last Friday with her husband Milton J Budlong, vice president of the North Central Texas Oil Company.
Jersey City jury acquitted Marie Zeho a 19 year old alleged Slayer after three hours of deliberation in a murder case tied to John Renne of Jersey City last October. The Bible opened to a page quoting Let him among you who is without sin cast the first stone. Zeho collapsed as the verdict was read. her husband and child were nearby.
Sheriff Underhill led a raid on Josephine Nieciecski in Kingsley Five Corners Grafton township after a man bought white mule liquor at the house. Nieciecski pleaded not guilty to selling and possessing liquor and was released on $500 bond for later trial. Her husband’s Lodi Street operation had liquor found and a police court fine.
Three Lorain wives file separate divorce actions in the court of common pleas this morning. Josephine Wutz accuses John Mutz of habitual drunkenness and abuse and seeks divorce alimony child custody and removal of his claim to the Oakland Street home. Elizabeth Yestidby charges Joseph Yestidby with extreme cruelty and loss of support and asks for divorce custody and alimony. Katie Kossovik reports Bruno Kossovik’s assaults alleged character defilement neglect and seeks divorce custody and protection from real estate interest.
In Chicago on February 19 Joseph Bruner, star state witness, recounted how a man signed a false affidavit claiming he drove Mrs Helen Elwood Underwood Stokes to cabarets and resorts with a colored man. He later repudiated the affidavit and said it had been destroyed. The testimony is part of the W E Stokes case and three others.
In Atlanta on February 19, arguments opened in the trial of Albert E Sartain former warden and L J Fletcher his former chief deputy at the U S penitentiary with Lawrence Riehl of Columbus Ohio charged with conspiracy to solicit and accept bribes from inmates. The jury was expected to retire late today or tomorrow.
The country home of dry detective George S. Savage in Ironton Ohio was destroyed by fire last night. Sheriff Wilson and bloodhounds are at the scene. Savage, a noted dry official, had made many enemies and some are suspected of starting the blaze.
Mrs Noah Peck 85 lifelong Ridgeville Township resident died at her Fields home this morning. Survived by son Edward and daughters Vaiss Tenant and Mrs Athbert Hoftgozer of Cleveland. two daughters and husband preceded her in death. Daughter of Richard and Vannie Blaine, she was active in Fields Church of Christ. Funeral Saturday at 2 00 p.m. from the home. burial Fields.
Martha Hearne of Elyria files a ten thousand dollar damage suit against Jessie Carver claiming injuries from an on street collision at Broad Street and East Avenue. She says the incident on the date last May left her with two broken ribs a twisted limb and enduring shock and hospital stay.
An additional legislative step was taken to secure about 81 million dollars in taxes from foreign corporations doing business in Ohio, as the state intensifies efforts to collect revenue.
The Kiwanis Public Affairs Committee chaired by Superintendent R C Maston discussed public responsibility and whiteway lighting. J F Burke spoke on public responsibility, Max Goldstein on whiteway lighting in Lorain, and Philip Kaiser on safety work. The group voted to support a lighting project in cooperation with city authorities.
United States assistant attorney general Mabel Walker Willebrandt held a conference with U S District Attorney A E Bernstein in Cleveland to discuss enforcement of federal prohibition laws.
Jessie Nixon left a Minneapolis cinema four years ago to homestead near Mortlach Saskatchewan. She owns a full section, runs a fine cattle herd, and specializes in pure bred swine. Nixon says farming is a woman’s profession and success comes to those who commit and work hard.
The Louis Kim case, charged with a third liquor offense, moved to criminal court but postponed due to illness. The_Jelm case, also charged with a third offense, was postponed and will proceed afterward.
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