New Year Tragedy as Child Killed in Accidental Shot
In Lorain city a four year old girl Christine Cuvallo died after a gun in her father Joseph Cuvallo’s pocket discharged at a New Year’s gathering. The bullet ricocheted from Patsy Critash before striking Christine in the abdomen. Coroner Myles Perry ruled the incident accidental.
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Christine Cuvallo
Fourth Street
Lorain
Anthony Lacross
Massey Avenue
Joseph Cuvallo
Christine
Cuvallo
Patsy Critash
Myles Perry
Rose Tournament Stand Collapse Kills One More
In Pasadena the Rose tournament pageant collapse injures 209. the first death, Mrs. Bessie Barick of Los Angeles, dies from internal injuries. Another death, Mrs. Caroline Sherman of Long Beach, follows from shock. A roof spectator, Mrs. Owen of Pasadena, dies as well. Over thirty treated at the hospital.
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Pasadena
Cal
Bessie Barick
Los Angeles
Caroline Sherman
Long Beach
C. Wowen
Pasalena
Hosmta
California City Race War Leaves Several Wounded
Stockton California scene of violent clashes between Filipinos Americans and Japanese after a group of Americans attacked Filipinos sparking a riot. Two men, Angelo Battestiny 29 and Frank Vierra 19, were badly wounded with knife injuries and may die. Police investigate the deadly riot and fault lines between communities.
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California City
Stockton
Cali
Falal
Siz
Nas
Pilipino
Tater
Bol
Angelo Battestiny
Frank Vierra
Valiee
Lorain Man Sues Local Firm Over Faulty Heating Install
Marvin Gould of Lorain has filed suit against The Dilking Burner Co. to recover damages from alleged faulty installation of a heating device. He says a thermostat was contracted but omitted, causing the burner to overheat and ruin the boiler, woodwork, and interior decorations after steam filled the house.
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Marvin Gould
Lorain
Dilking Burner Co
Ile
Oldest County Resident Dies At 102 In Elyria
Myron T. Cunningham, longtime county’s oldest resident, died at 102 years old at his son in law’s home on West Rover Street. Robert Wai vey, 14, nearly fatally exposed to gas fumes while bathing on 31st Street, was found unconscious and taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
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Lorain
Robert Waivey
31St Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Myron TI. Cunningham
Elyria
Loraim
Charles R. Planer
West Rover Street
Myron
TucoBay City Council Opens First Session
The 1926 City Council will meet Tuesday January 6 for organizational steps. President C J Miller says the opening session will set up the council and then adjourn briefly before a regular meeting on city business. Members named include George Stevens Jr Henry Heldrich George F Stark Anna Kennedy Ida Wingard Leelee Richwine and E A Terrell.
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C. J. Miller
Counce
Miller
C.j.miller
George Stevens, Jr
Henry Heldrich
George F. Stark
Anna Kennedy
Ida Wingard
Leelee Richwine
E. A. Terrell
Two Men Arrested In Counterfeit Note Case
Painesville officers arrested Elmer Williams and Tom McManus on a charge of offering a counterfeit note of 8800. The note bore their signatures and the name of Dr I E Amidon. The note was sold to Paul Court of Oberlin, who triggered the arrest.
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Shears! Underhill
Painesville
Elmer Williams
Tom McManus
IE WN Amidon
Paul Court
Oberlin
Shadow of tragedy at New York mayor’s home
The New York mayor James J Walker faces a tragedy as his household is affected by a crash involving his wife Mrs Walker’s car. A passenger, Joseph Kramer, was killed while Mrs Walker was not in the vehicle.
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New York
James J Walker
Kivest
Eliseo
Rights To Throne Renounced By Roumanian Prince
Vienna reports Prince Carol renounces his claim to the Romanian throne and will remain away from his homeland for five years. A Bucharest council named Prince Michael as heir. Carol aims to return to his morganatic wife Ziza Lambrino and dislikes government politics. he seeks anonymity and avoids public appearances.
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Caron
Ferdinand
Hurharest
Prince Michael
Parlin Wit
Prince Carol
Ziza Lambrino
Poly
Mm Wilan
Prince Caral
Famed Nemesis of Crooks to Address Open Forum
Owen O. Wiard, renowned detective and reformer, will speak at the Open Forum Meeting Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church on crime prevention. He is credited with 18,000 convictions and has endured personal peril in his long career. Wiard, a former pastor, is noted for opposing vice and leading anti crime efforts.
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Owen O. Wiard
Wierd
Hag
Wiard
United Brethren
Christchurch
Buffalo
Sam Caldwell
Man Pleads Guilty After Liquor Bottles Found
Philip Gaeta of Cleveland paid $100 fines after police found two bottles of liquor in his car. Mayor Harry Winkson imposed $200 plus costs as Gaeta pleaded guilty, having previously claimed he drove a friend’s car with unknown liquor. Mig Lucile Wyzsinski admitted owning a gambling device and was fined $25 plus costs for selling chances. Thomas Jones’s liquor selling case was continued for two weeks.
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Philip Gaeta
Cleveland
Coust
Harry Winkson
Gaeta
Hhis
Mig
Lucile Wyzsinski
Sellig
Thomas Jones
Time extended to Wednesday for licenses in Elyria
Elyria police chief E J Stankard announced an extension to Wednesday for motorists to obtain 1926 auto licenses. He warned agencies are crowded beyond capacity and service will take a day or two longer, noting the change does not grant motorists immunity outside the city.
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Elyria Polies
E J Stankard
Stankard
City records most fires in history for 1925
Kirga's Wire Department logged 221 fires in 1926, up 19 from any prior year. The 1925 total was 202 fires, the previous peak, Chief Bates announced.
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Kirga
Han
Wells
Chivel Wni
Bates
Auto Accidents Toll in Ohio for 1925 Records Shocks
A year end survey shows 1124 deaths from automobile crashes in Ohio in 1925. Cleveland logged over 200000 autos in traffic, with county totals including Hamilton 127 Franklin 92 and Montgomery 623. Faulty handling and drivers running signals at crossings caused most fatalities.
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Cleveland
Oho
Hanahan County
Cimeinnary
Franklin
Taecast
Sian
Montgomery County
Akron
Mwore
Exresa
New Cincinnati Officials Sworn In After New Administration
New Cincinnati officials take oaths as the city embraces a renewed administration. The ceremony in the council chamber united veteran and new officers with citizens, with former mayor George By Cuied officiating alongside council members and city staff.
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Cincinnate
Cuneianati
Cuied
Pegium
Olesting
Tie Wefes
Qharter Caimitce
Cormcik
Fo Spubdy
Ani Yeting
Self-inflicted deaths mark year transition in Aman region
Two residents, Aman and another, were found dead in their rooms as a new year began. A 21 year old man identified as Tulvis and Hrown reportedly left letters before shooting himself, explaining his reasons.
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Pinginy VG
Somenias
Neinnath Aman
Orewan Street
Lorain Woman Aims Twice Kills Man In Suspected Murder
In Lorain a woman identified as Mrs. Mary Major allegedly shot and killed George Fefezatis, a former boarder, after a man accused of tormenting her life. Police say Major fired two shots through the door last night and later killed Fefezatis when he returned seeking her husband. She was arraigned on murder charges with a $5,000 bond and faces a preliminary hearing Monday.
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Lorain
Gels
Egbac
Mary Majod
George FF
Soronan
Fefezatis
Sarge Major
Aceoane
Maj A
Major
John
Fefezarix
Bess
Bhim
Fires Mark Close Of Old Year In City With Two Alarms
Two fires near year end caused about 3600 in damage. A furnace fire at 7217 East Avenue damaged the Mable Tate residence and helped ignite a two alarm blaze with smoke and roof damage. A second blaze struck the Plyma Troan and Steel Company wing, causing around 800 in damage. Fire crews faced frozen hydrants and fought from multiple angles, with 44 miles of department mileage reported.
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W. ®. Bates
Mable
P. Tate
East Avenue
Plyma Troan and Steel Company
Charles Tucker
Homestead
Bulding
Tlosq Company
Firmen
Myrtle Iron and Seal Company
German Cities Menaced by Floods Across Rhine Region
Flood damages along the Rhine and Moeri e will run into many thousands of dollars. Cologne reports record water levels and disruption to municipal services. Cities including Coblenz and Isen in the Rhine Valley face rising waters unseen since 1784 while residents shelter on upper floors.
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Berlin
Rhone
Morerie
Colone 14
Cologne
AL Coblenz
Isen
Runt Valley
Local January 1925 highlights and notable events
A compact record of readings from Lorain County and Elyria: garbage collector Becket given two weeks to improve, Prosecutor renro Webber retires and D A Baird succeeds him, Ernest Crisp elected school board president, gas-rate probes urged, January term begins, roads funds sought, post office yearly business reported, former police chief John Smith dies, prohibition efforts noted, and various civic actions across February and March including taxes, utilities, and public works.
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Wm. Becket
Tlaw
Renro Webber
D. A Baird
Ernest Crisp
Howells
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain
John Smith
Many Injured In the Quake
Rome reports a major earthquake with heavy damage in Venice and Tripoli. Many injured residents rush to open spaces as aftershocks continue for over a minute. Venice communications are cut, refugees say the city is enveloped in darkness and chaos.
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Rome
Venice
Walla O
Vebica
Clty
Lone Robber In Chicago Strikes Twice
Chicago authorities seek a lone robber who grabbed 410,008 from McVicker's heater and is suspected in an August 9 box office heist. A man entered the theater office after a show, threatened a cashier, and fled with the receipts in a gladstone bag as the crowd departed.
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Chicago
Polite
McVicker
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