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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
7
Magistrate J Scott Bower of Hagerstown outlines why he revived the Maryland whipping post and why he sentenced a drunken female driver to jail. He cites cases of wife beating and drunk driving as justification, arguing for harsher public punishment and citing Roosevelt.
South Lorain residents push to create two or three wards in the district to gain council representation. Service Director W A Miller prepared a recommendation for Monday to council to relieve low water pressure with improvements estimated at 355,000 dollars, citing undersized mains as the root issue.
Mr H P Seaman of Abingdon and Mr Eugene F Diener of Dunn Wy Ontario report long term piles relief from Hamadala Tablets. They describe decades of suffering and praise the remedy as the only thing that helped. The treatment is sold with a rigid guarantee for $1.00.
John Clark, recently released after an acquittal on a liquor charge, is indicted for perjury for sworn grand jury testimony about meeting a stranger on October 4, 1924 and consuming liquor he claimed not to own. The indictment alleges he did own the liquor and lied in court. he was arrested following the grand jury decision.
E. J. DeLong of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio checks carriers under the Collister-Freeman act in Elyria. He says most local truck owners comply but two or three have not and will be warned to obtain licenses. Prosecutor D. A. Baird and Sheriff Underhill pledge cooperation with enforcement.
Elyria police were misled by a letter claiming Miss Helen Crates, 18, had gone to Elyria after she disappeared from 13106 Fifth Street in Lorain. The letter said she was well and advised her parents not to worry, prompting police to search Elyria.
The discovery of baby clothing fragments and skull parts near a hog pen in Lima Colorado on February 2 leads investigators to believe a three to six month old infant was murdered.
Lorain February 26 A petition to sell the Avon and Southern Railroad branch electric line running between Reach Park and East 31st Street Lorain has been filed with the Public Utilities Commission. A hearing is set for March 25 with speculation the line may be sold to the Cleveland Illuminating Co for use with its Beach Park super power plant, a claim the Lake Shore Electric Co officials deny as current owners.
Mayor Hinkson criticized the suspect as officers investigat e a liquor incident at Baro's business. Police found a half pint bottle and a moist wine glass on Baro, who admitted guilt and received the maximum fine under the ordinance and was committed to jail.
The Masonite Club ends a long dispute by forming two teams for a bridge championship at club rooms. Captains Claude Bivin and James Hewitt lead squads with selected players, and Migat to play the captain’s pick in seven games.
Geo Rich aged 65 of Sixteenth Street died late this afternoon after his wagon hauling cinders from the county garage left the road on the Oberlin road between West avenue and the B and O railroad. He fell from the seat as the team stopped in a field. Coroner Myles E. Perry doubted the exact cause, citing possible heart trouble or apoplexy.
Elyria Kiwanis club heard James Dunn of Union Trust Co Cleveland explain federal income tax details. Training aimed at helping members prepare returns within three weeks. Dr E T Clauser won the attendance prize from Al Mason. Next week’s luncheon canceled for ladies night dinner at 6 30 celebrating the club’s sixth birthday.
Berlin February 26 President Ebert was reported in a precarious condition after failing to rally following an operation for appendicitis. Localized gangrene of the appendix has set in cann ing peritonitis with a higher temperature, rendering his condition serious. The president's family was summoned to his sick bed shortly before noon. If he survives the day doctors say he has a chance to live.
Columbus February 26 The State Utilities Commission authorized Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Power Co to buy Sullivan Light and Power Co Sullivan Ashland County for 7090 dollars and West Salem Electric Supply Co West Salem Wayne County for 12000 dollars.
Wreckage and warrants filed by Gutzon Borglum show that models and studio data for the Stone Mountain Confederate memorial have been destroyed. Borglum had been discharged as sculptor for the Memorial association the day before.
Marietta Ohio February 26 Elmer Farra companion of George Siebenschuh testified for the state in the Noble County murder trial. Farra, already convicted and serving a life term, took the stand after the noon recess at about 1 PM as the first witness following lunch.
Lorain mayor George Hoffman and City Solicitor Wesley Grills returned from Columbus where they lobbied for the financial relief bill before the House. They predict the bill will be reported out Monday and favorably acted upon.
Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller Jr ends a childhood romance. Abby Rockefeller, noted as tidiest girl in the world, will marry David Merriwether Milton Jr in New York on a date to be set.
In Columbus on February 26, House Republicans reached a caucus agreement to accept compromise amendments to the Brown gasoline tax bill as set by legislative leaders the previous night.
Washington February 26. The House rejected the cooperative marketing legislation by a vote of 208 to 175. In the Pending bill a Dickinson proposal from Ohio was substituted as the main plan.
Washington Feb 26 A bill signed by President Coolidge extends the period allowed to construct a bridge over the Ohio River near Steubenville Ohio.
Peking reports Panshen Lama head of the Buddhist Church based in Lhassa arrived yesterday and held talks with President Tuan Chi Ju on Tibet recognizing China’s sovereignty after years of autonomy.
A Foundation report praises the Industrial Representation Plan at Colorado Fuel and Iron, noting gains like the eight hour day and grievance channels while criticizing limited wage scale influence and local official control. It cites 1919 steel walkout as evidence of insufficient representation and urges a dedicated personnel staff to improve human relations in production driven firms.
Five hundred American tourists sail from Naples aboard the Rotterdam to Athens and Egypt after a brief stop. In India, twenty miners are injured and ten missing after a mine explosion in the Cogaum mine. The Amsterdam liner is refloated after running aground near Spithead and heads to Southampton. The ex Manchu Emperor has reached Tien Tsin after threats. Mussolini may rest due to a liver disorder. Federzoni could be interim premier. Sun Yat Sen is nearing death. Canada expects about 8000000 in reparations installments under the Dawes Plan with Britain sending 5 million gold marks total.
Logan reports five Emmett Olive family members with smallpox with three vaccinated members escaping. Columbus cites a Spring and Summer building outlook as bright per a survey by Philip P. Gott of the Ohio Association of Builders' Exchanges. Erection of residences to predominate in towns under 200000 with a possible continued shortage of bricklayers and plasterers.
Rev. B F Lamb of the Ohio Council of Churches says plans to form state welfare advisory councils, tied to a pending bill, aim to kill the Herbert bill which creates a non salaried administrative board. Lamb led the bill’s drafting and argues it strips partisan politics from welfare. Andy Hronec sues The Mendelson Reduction Co seeking $3380 plus mortgage foreclosure on land in Elyria Township.
Police noted a Cleveland street speeding incident as a car was driven over 35 mph near a bus stand. Eighty one fines were issued for parking without lights, with three cars near the YM C A building and owners named. Overloaded truck drivers were arrested on Butternut Ridge, including Joseph Bomba, tied to Lakewood, charged with excessive weight.
Council debates a gas charge protest with Rawson pushing for support and Friday fearing costs. Muller declares for a probe citing long term city savings while Howells keeps remarks brief as votes hinge on funding and potential utility hearings.
The American Chemical Society counts 17,000 members and stands as the largest technical society globally, highlighting its extensive professional network and influence in chemistry.
Chief value in council argues for independent voting. Logans protest context includes input from Attorney Myers and Solicitors Hughes Hughes and Miller. Ashland, By Cyrus, Marion and Loralo weigh protests while Feb. 16 meeting looms without action reported.
Swollen veins are dangerous and may burst. Sufferers are advised to obtain a two ounce original bottle of Emerald Oil at C. W. Phillips and apply night and morning with a soft brush until swelling normalizes. Emerald Oil is hospital used, highly concentrated, and a small bottle lasts long. It claims to reduce veins and even swollen glands with steady use.
Receipts total 300 cattle with a steady market and price ranges from 5 to 10 dollars for steers and cows. Calves receipts 200 with a strong market, prices up to 15 dollars. Sheep and lambs receipts 800 with gains, lambs 17 to 18 dollars, good to choice wethers 9 to 10, common 4 to 6. Hogs receipts 3660 with mixed to higher prices, yorkers about 11 to 12 dollars and heavies around 13 to 14 dollars.
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