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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1926

Page

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Officer Beats Suspects To The Draw In Cleveland

Cleveland January 11 two unidentified men were shot and killed by patrolman Daniel Candow in a restaurant at 7826 St Clair avenue after both drew guns and Candow fired. He knocked the revolver away then fired his own weapon ending the duel. Candow was praised by Safety Director Edarry for his quick action and a stronger force.

Cleveland Daniel Candow St. Clair Avenue Candow Chicago Fandon Tham Canlow Cantlow Candlow Arry Cantow

Floods in Mexico Drown 307 Plus Damage Report

Report from Nogales says more than 307 people drowned in Nayarit State as floods from heavy rains swamp the Aconoponta and Santiago rivers. Property losses exceed 750000 dollars, tracks and bridges on the Southern Pacific line washed out. relief parties organized but aid slow.

Nogales Ariz Nayarit State Mexico Southern Pacific Railway Acoponta Santiago Guaymas Sonora

Autos Cause Many Deaths in New York State

Albany Jan 11 Autombiles killed 1935 persons and injured 49628 in New York state in the first eleven months of 1925 the state motor vehicle bureau announced today During November 213 persons were killed and 5506 injured in New York state during the month.

Albany New York State State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Speaker at Forum Hopes for New Russia

Professor Harry F. Ward of Union Theological Seminary spoke at the Open Forum Meeting at the Methodist Church on the future of Russia. He asked if Russia will return to capitalism, destroy democracy, or destroy religion, and offered his views on state capitalism, noting the government owns and operates everything and limits profits.

Rassia Russia Harry F. Ward Department of Christian Ethics Union Theological Seminary Methodist Church Ward

Motorist Skids To Avoid Streetcar Collision

A. E. H. Sadler of 127 Williams Street skidded on an icy street last Saturday and side swiped a truck at Lodi and North Street while swerving to miss a Yellow Line street car. The truck, driven by Richard Duke Flannigan, was entering a yard when struck. Sadler offered to cover damages, police were told.

A. E H. Sadler Williams Street Lodi North Street Richard “Duke” Flannigan Sadler

Two Die in W Va Train Crash at Grade Crossing

In Fairmont West Virginia on January 11 two people died when a car collided with a fast Baltimore and Ohio train at a grade crossing. The deceased include Dr A S Debendarter aged 58 who died later at a nearby residence and Mrs J R Throckmartin aged 23 who died instantly.

Fairmont W. Va A. S. Debendarter J. R. Throckmartin Throckmartin

Condition of Cardinal Mercier Described Hopeless

Brussels Jan 11 The condition of Cardinal Mercier the Belgian prelate on his death bed after an operation was described as hopeless by attending physicians. The bulletin issued this morning said he had rallied slightly in the last twenty four hours but there was practically no hope for recovery.

Brussels Mercier

Gale Prevents Ship Making Wharf at Queenstown

A fierce gale at Queenstown prevented the Cunarder Scythia from entering the harbor to dock as more than a hundred passengers who had booked passage from New York waited aboard outside the harbor waiting for favorable conditions.

Queenstown Scythia New York

Four Tires Stolen From Machine on Yellow Line Stop

J T Roth of 8207 Deckcrave Cleveland reported to police that four tires a hot shot battery and four coils were stolen from a large machine parked at Stop 3 Yellow Line during Saturday night.

J.T. Roth Deckcrave Cleveland Big Machine Stop 3 Yellow Line

Italy pays final tribute to Queen Marguerita

Rome and nearby cities held a vivid solemn funeral for Queen Marguerita as the coffin, draped in tricolor, was moved from Bordighera to the Pantheon. Guards from the King's cavalry and naval units stood at attention while bells tolling from St. Peter's signaled the procession downtown.

Italy Queen Mother Marguerita Rome Bordighera Pantheon St. Peter’s Chamber of de- Piuties

Civic clubs to be discussed at joint Rotary Kiwanis meet

Earle W Hodges will address a joint Rotary and Kiwanis noon meeting at the YMCA on the value of civic clubs to a city He will outline how civic organizations promote city welfare and what members can do to help

Earle W. Hodges Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Y. M Hodges

Hodges Has Chamber of Commerce Drive In Elyria

R M Flick, Kiwanis member, reports Hodges plans to aid Elyria’s progress. Hodges, former Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas and a past gubernatorial candidate, brings wide Chamber work experience. He now serves in the National Lions Club and focuses on civic development.

Elyria R. M. Flick Kiwanis Club Hodges Arkanaas Chamber of Commerce Flick Chambers of Commerce Lions’ Club

Lorain Youth Begins Suit Over Auto Crash Expenses

Lorain youth Steve Yesterby files suit against Bert Greulich in Lorain court seeking 232 pounds to cover hospital and medical costs after a September 16 automobile accident. He alleges Greulich drove at 30 miles per hour with four girls in the car, on the left side of the road, and struck him, breaking his leg.

Steve Yesterby Lorain Berpan Bert Greulich Greulich

Police Warn Drivers Over 1925 Tags Rush

Elyria authorities told motorists to obtain 1925 auto licenses within ten days and warned that any driver found on the road tomorrow with 1925 license plates would be arrested. Chief Stankard cited a last minute rush that overwhelmed licensing offices.

Stankard Elyria

Postpone Trial Of Youth Who Killed Chum

Trial of Gordon Perie nineteen year old self confessed slayer of his chum George Nye Jr in Bronx County court was postponed until January twenty five due to the absence of two defence witnesses.

Chum New York Gordon Perie George Nye, Jr Bronx

Bomb explodes under porch at Mt Washington home

Seven people narrowly escaped serious injury when a bomb exploded under the porch of Phillip G. Machrelli, a Mt Washington contractor, who had several black hand demands for money. The incident occurred today as police investigated threats tied to the contractor.

Plressuurgh Phillip G. Machrelli Mt. Washington Machrelli

Kirby to Face Sixth Trial Over Cleveland Discount Co Collapse

Cleveland January 11 jurors will be chosen in federal court to decide Josiah Kirby former head of the Cleveland Discount Company on trial for the sixth time regarding the company’s partial collapse. Kirby says he is confident of acquittal while District Attorney Abraham Bernstein vows conviction.

Cleveland Josiah Kirby Cleveland Discount Company Kirby Abraham Bernsteen

January Term UFGCURT Opens

The January term of court opened with many attorneys present. Judge Thompson will head jury work this year and preside over equity and criminal cases under Judge Webber. Thompson previously handled criminal work, disposing of over two hundred cases. He urged strict adherence to court rules to speed trials and hearings.

Thompson Webber Judgce Thompson

Labor union backs Midwest farmers for relief action

Chicago Jan 11 The American Federation of Labor will support Midwest farmers in seeking legislative relief. William Green president of the AFL stated on train return that the federation is deeply interested in the farmers problem, especially the corn crisis, and will back demands for action.

Chicago American Federation of Labor Middle West Relieft of Agriculture William Green Federation Washington Sir Green

Haskell Sentenced Two Years in New York Prison

Sheriff Unnerhut received a letter from Courtland New York stating Edith Haskell the former Oberlin woman sentenced to a two year term in the women’s prison at Albany. Judge W B Thompson ordered the sheriff to keep track of Miss Haskell and bring her back at the end of her New York term.

Unnerhut Courtland N. Y Edith Haskell Oberlin Lorain County Albany W. B. Thompson Miss Haskell New York

Coronada Located After Missing At Sea

The steamship Coronada, with 160 passengers en route from Liverpool to Kingston Jamaica, reported missing last week, was found near Turk's Island. A Tropical Radio Station pickup confirmed the vessel passed Turk's Island while off course. Among the passengers were an English lord and a lady.

Boston Liverpool Jamaica Turk’s Island West Indies

Minority seeks changes to tax reduction plan in Senate

Washington January 11 report notes administration's 5525 million tax cut will go to the Senate within a week with both parties pressing to trim the measure before the next June tax returns. Democrats will push a 500 million total cut with debt retirement in 32 years and lower top brackets plus repeals of amusement and capital taxes. Senate clashes loom over repeal of income tax and state and inheritance taxes, with cross party support shaping the Finance Committee plan.

Washington Senate House Coolidge Finance Committee

Explosion at National Tube Co. Plant Kills Two Men

At Lorain Ohio Jan 11 a dynamite blast in a 65 foot tunnel killed Nick Delucca of Pittsburgh and badly burned Charles Ware of West Virginia. Both men worked for Grave Construction Co at the Vine Street power house to the river tunnel. One charge failed to explode and crews fear the undeployed charge caused the accident. Ware is hospitalized at St Joseph's.

Lorain National Tube Co Nick Delucca Pittaburgh Charles Ware West Virginoa Vine St St. Joseph’s Hospital Bothen Grave Construction Co

Coast Guard Issued In Cincinnati Snow Crash Reports

Coasters issued in Cincinnati detail sled accident injuries to two 14 year olds Arnold staffmen and Lester Benner. The sled crashed into a car with staffmen suffering a broken right leg and Benner sustaining three broken ribs.

Cincinnati Jan. Li Arnold Lester Benner

Cold Weather Predicted For Ohio This Week

Columbus reports a government forecast of a sharp temperature drop in Ohio late in the week. The cold wave is expected Tuesday, with temperatures falling across the state for two or three days according to the weather bureau.

Columbus Ohio Government Weather Bureau

Settlement of coal strike predicted

New York January 11 reports show renewed talks between miners and operators at the Union League Club aiming to settle the anthracite strike of 168,000 workers. After a two and a half hour session, delegates left without comment and plan to reconvene at 2:30 pm. The proposed peace pact, called a revised Markly plan, envisions five years of arbitration and an arbitration-eliminating approach, pending state legislature action.

New York Sesson Union League Club Jternational Pennsylvania

State Department Seeks Details on Train Gang Murder

Washington reports the State Department cabled Dudley G. Doste, American consul at Guadalajara, seeking full details of a report that Robert C. Russell, an American, was seized from a train by bandits yesterday and burned to death.

Washington, Dan State Department Today Dudley G. Doste Guadalajara Mexico Robert C. Russell

President to decide sentence for Colonel Mitchell

Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge will review the court martial of Colonel William Mitchell of the United Air Service. The War Department confirms the proceedings are near completion and will be sent to the President for action. Rumors say the five year suspension without pay may be reduced to pay partial or to three years, with the final decision expected within a fortnight.

Washington Coolidge William Mitchell United Air Service War Department Mitchell Judge Advocate Davis

Supreme Court declines to review Wigley conspiracy case

Representative John Wigley of Kentucky lost a bid for Supreme Court review of his lower court conspiracy conviction under the prohibition law. The court refused intervention in Langley’s case, effectively upholding the two year sentence to the federal penitentiary. Langley, 50, has served in Congress for years and is married with three children.

John Wigley Kentucky Supreme Court Suprém Langley Towat Liberty Als Federal Penitentiary Longley Ie Congress Sloctad

Two Bandits Rob Union City Messengers For 10200

Paul Simpson and Newton Ninard, city messengers for the Columbus Delaware and Merton Interurban Company, were attacked at the base of the stairs in the building housing the company offices. The bandits robbed them of about 10200, escaped in a car, and sped east on the Harding highway with sheriff and police in pursuit.

Marion Paul Simpson Newton Ninard Columbus Delaware Merton Aumonia C. D France Toa Co. D Harding Highway

Two Buildings Destroyed by Flames in Wellsburg

A spectacular fire in Wellsburg West Virginia left two large store buildings in ruins. The blaze began in the basement of the Murphy ten cent store before daybreak and quickly spread to the Carson and Scott Drag Company building. Firefighters fought flames with smoke and water damage to the Pfister building, forcing occupants to flee in night clothing.

Wellsburg W. Va Murphy Ten Cent Carson and Scott Drag Company Wheeling Fire Department Pfister

Vessel Sinks Near Bin ek Point With Crew Missing

Suanghat dispatches report a vessel sank the British coneting Tungheing in the river near Bin ek Point with many crew unaccounted for. The Tuegehleg Waieh II: Of 1,990 ton capacity appears to have rolled.

Suanghat

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