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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1926
Page
2
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur proposed trying the criminal insane in court with expert commission review if insanity is raised. The piece argues for scientific, humane handling of offenders, condemns uninformed judges and ineffective reformers, and urges public involvement and better criminology.
An Ohio newspaper column praises Governor Donahey for independence and steady leadership amid Republican pressure. The piece notes the state’s political mood, critiques the tax system, and warns opponents that the governor’s stance keeps Ohio moving despite partisan strife. It mocks opponents who claim doom, dismisses alarm, and emphasizes public patience with governance.
A list of historical anniversaries and birthdays with names, dates, and brief notes. Includes Owen Lovejoy born in Maine, Theodore Roosevelt death date, John Calvin Brown Tennessee governor, and various 19th century events. mentions birthdays of Canadian minister and American politicians with locations and ages.
Today marks Twelfth Day customs once celebrated as sireh, with decorations to be removed. It notes centenary of Samuel W. Dabney as U S Consul in Fayal, Azores, and the 25th anniversary of Philip D Armour founding Armour Institute. Governor Smith’s biennial message to the New York Legislature is due today. A forestry joint meeting opens in Richmond and NH observes the 150th anniversary of the New Hampshire State government. Henry Berenger sails to assume French ambassador post.
A reflective verse by Arthur Hugh Clough contemplates life as a stream descending to the sea. Images of mossy banks, blooming flowers, fields, laborers, and children frame human toil and hope. The speaker muses on fate, knowledge, and the unknown shore beyond, with a calm, philosophical cadence.
Twenty five years ago the Elyria Gas and Water Co won a case against the city and was awarded £10,191 for back water rent. An electric car service was started between Oberlin Wellington and Cleveland. Ridgeville offers a $25 reward for capturing a straw coyote preying on sheep. A rural route was established from the post office through Carlisle township. Meta Miller Elaria chorus weddings were planned with Henry W White, son of a Cleveland gum maker. Claude Ravfuhs went to Cuba to join a cold nitration firm for wine. Forty five candidates joined the Elks.
A local figure, Gerald Chap man, remains hopeful despite losing two good farms. Neighbors note his stubborn optimism as he looks toward rebuilding after hard times in town.
A meeting proceeded through the afternoon and evening, culminating in a formal banquet to conclude the ceremonies.
Washington D C January discussion on boosting milk consumption to counter high coffee prices. Officials note Brazil driven coffee costs top 267 million dollars in the year ending June 1925 with Brazil capturing most of the profit. Dairy interests consider a campaign to replace coffee with milk among adults and possibly children. Debate centers on policy and public reaction while agricultural prizes and literature gain attention from Ohio and New York farm groups and cooperative marketers.
Dr Jal Dastur Pavry of Bombay, 26, will become High Priest of the Parsees in India after his father’s death. He has studied four years at Columbia, where classmates call him a good dancer and a "good fellow." His completion of a PhD thesis on his religion secured the degree before his hurried return home. The Parsees, descendants of Persians who came to India in the eighth century, are regarded as among the most cultured Indians.
Street car companies especially those serving suburban districts adopt a foghorn as a warning signal replacing the ordinary whistle and gong. The Cleveland & Southwestern leads in this move, the horn’s musical tone carrying far distances and being louder than prior whistles. As traffic increases, the foghorn is expected to prevent auto accidents and grade crossing disasters. The horn is reported to be an Italian invention.
A series of property transfers across Lorain and surrounding towns includes Julia Kolapas to Joseph Kolapas lots 136 for 37, Mendelzona ad to Elyria 1,000, Rollin Hiok to H W Hiller lot 221 Lake View allotment Lorain 500, Sheffield Lake Rowelyn Beach lots 65 to Margery Carpenter 1,000, Sam Schwartz to Mary Krajia lot 211 Sheffield Land Co to Lorain 8,000, Adam Kolbe to Lewis H Grohe lots 122-127 Stanga ad to Lorain 2,000, Arthur B Court to Chas Court 62.50 acres Henrietta 37,500, Hyman Swidier to E Hyman lots 211-212 bik 72 Elyria 10,000, Julia Kiss to Watie Horvath lots 568-569 Sturtevants ad to Lorain 1,000, Tony Carcilla to Rocco Montagneri lot 55 Ely trustees ad to Elyria 285, Wm Honecker to R W Smithberger lot 299 Stangs ad to Lorain 500, Lloyd Evanoff to A W Magee man lot 125 Broadway Gardens Sheffield 300, Harrison Walker to Walsh Hoag 17.82 acres Avon 17,500. The Virginia Legislature about to assemble will have two women among its members.
The state civil service commission upheld the institute board of trustees in removing E. B. Webb as superintendent and abolishing the position. The home, run by Stark and Columiana counties, also reinstated Miss Florence Tremble as housekeeper while dismissing Miss Mary Paisley and Mrs. Mary Weaster from their posts. In New York, federal agents and police raided a narcotics cache valued at 100000 dollars believed headed for White Way addicts, with three men arrested.
William FH Chatfield Jr and Geo H Beasell of Clowclamati are sent to the Penitentiary to serve nine years each for embezzling securities entrusted by clients during their Cincinnati brokerage operation. Chatfield, a former state representative and Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, is among the two.
Speakers from Columbus Rev C H Weber Zanesville and Rev W Pohl Parkersburg West Virginia are set to address today’s sessions of the Missouri Synod Lutheran church Central Ohio semi annual conference. The event concludes Thursday.
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