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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
1
The anthracite coal conference adjourned indefinitely with no new date. Daniel Pierce for the operators said the break up was announced, while John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers blamed the operators for the collapse. The discussion ended fruitlessly after a day of talks. Continued on Page 3.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled it illegal to manufacture wine at home from grapes grown on the premises for household use. The decision comes with the rejection of A Kokensparger's appeal after a $125 fine imposed by Mayor W A Lentz in Crookaville Perry County. Further details continued on page 2.
Berlin reports a manifesto signed by Prince Oscar and Nazi leaders urges Germans to banish Marxism the Dawes plan and Locarno treaties. The document is seen as a call for dictatorship amid Hindenburg’s coalition ultimatum and fears of a stronghand government. Local papers criticize Dawes and Locarno as failures.
Sparks from a chimney cleanout ignited a wood pile around the base creating a furnace in the basement of Mrs. John Kokal at 211 West River Street. Fire Chief Bates valued damage at $1000 after an hour of fighting with ladders and masks as flames spread to the first floor.
Washington January 12 The main fight over the new tax bill will center on incomes from twenty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars with Democrats seeking a forty four million dollar larger reduction than the Republicans proposed. The debate hinges on tax relief for higher earners as the bill moves toward floor consideration. The piece notes ongoing party dynamics and anticipated Senate action.
Jan 12 Cenciari notes James L Dalton 60 years old president of Dalton Adding Machine Co Norwood and Wright Dalton Store Co Poplar Bluff Mo died after appendicitis operation at Good Samaritan hospital survivor including widow two sons and two daughters
The Columbus hearing found no direct evidence to support charges that Ohio State University instructors and students violated dry laws or spread communistic doctrine. Witnesses cited vague rumors and unproved statements as investigators plan another session this week. The probe includes questioning Prof. Horton and unnamed sources linked to his 800 fine and dismissal.
The council approved a new appropriation ordinance for the year replacing semiannual actions. The 1926 plan totals include water works 233 440, safety fund 192 907, service 85 645, general 28 699, public wealth 12 825, park 7 780, Ridgelawn Cemetery 8 270, and streets maintenance 36 000 from tax and gas funds. Fire department 60 150 and police 39 909 are allocated under Public Safety.
A storm near Reykjavik claims ten lives as the British steamer Hartwick sinks and two motorboats named Icelandic and Teelandic go down. Five Hartwick crewmen drowned when a rescue attempt capsized, with others aboard Hartwick saved. The Teelandic also perished with its five passengers.
The City Council voted to raise the pay for Folor Chief Blanchard and Fyre Chief WL N. to 23 400 and 81 900 respectively, an extra 150 over previous amounts. Chief Engineer Miller and Distribution Superintendent Tom Potter also gain increases to 2 400 and 1 800 with bonds set at 1 000.
The council passed a resolution last night to advance $50,000 for 1926 from January tax collections. The funds will operate the city until the regular appropriation is paid by the county auditor.
Logan Gas Co may be ordered by the State Utilities Commission to refund about $500,000 in excess collections to patrons. The company filed reports showing $284,559.62 collected June 7 to November 30 under a higher rate schedule. The June 7 increase faces opposition from many municipalities.
Telegraph from H B Titcomb on the West Coast says the San Pedro and Santiago river floods in Durango and Nayarit have left about 400 dead and more than 10,000 homeless. Relief is urged from the American Red Cross as Manuel Bonilla cites a five million peso loss and the Southern Pacific of Mexico offers freight relief.
Six persons die and several injured in a blaze in Ferriday Louisiana. The fire officials report a $100000 loss for property damage and say the incident occurred in the central business block early today.
Avon Lake patrolman Lee G. Helder sues Alfred Stone and his wife of Cleveland for 1000 pounds claiming a Lake road accident on August 24 left him unconscious with a head gash and severe bruises after Mrs Stone allegedly signaled poorly and turned in front of his motorcycle.
City Auditor Alec Schulenman presented the annual city finances through December 31 showing balances in all funds except the Special Improvement Fund. Totals include General 859,037 Health 56,411 Service 91, etc with a Special Improvement overdraft of 467.82, overall total 47,840.17. The 1924 report lists General 168.77 Health 4,707 Water Works 165.38 New Water Works Improvement 67 Other Municipal Funds 87,925.4.
The sixth jury to decide Josiah Kirby will be completed today in Cleveland Ohio with government and defense counsel ready to present witnesses and records for the fraud case tied to the partial collapse of the Cleveland Discount Company.
Henry Vestrin aged 69, a crippled train caller for the Pennsylvania railroad, was instantly killed when struck by a train while crossing the tracks at Eastarn avenue in Cincinnati on January 12.
A 14 year old boy Christy Simondinger died and four children plus a man were seriously injured in coastings across Cincinnati areas Marin avenue V paradrome avenue Kimball avenue and Eastern avenue. Victims include Marie Lowe 19 Herman Roderick 15 Harold Butts 10 Edwin Teppe 17 and Leo Domis 27 with skull fractures and leg injuries.
The State Supreme Court today affirmed the Erie County appellate court ruling reversing a common pleas verdict that awarded Mae Post Buell $37,500 from the New York Central railroad. Dr Bernard Buell of Vermilion, killed March 14, 1921, was struck by a railroad train near Brownhelm station.
Cardinal Mercier, aged prelate, suffered a relapse in Brussels on January 12 with his condition turning for the worse though not yet the most serious.
Paris January 12 A surprise shift rattles French politics as dissident radical socialists urge the chamber finance commission to reject Finances Minister Doumer’s program. With socialists and radical socialists holding the majority on the commission, approval seems unlikely without major amendments or a new political turn.
Washington January 12. After five weeks Western Progressives push Senator-designate Gerald P Nye, a Republican from North Dakota, into the Senate. The chamber rules Nye is not a state officer and thus Gov Soris had no power to fill vacancies by appointment.
The Britkah steamer Empress rammed and sank the schooner John Gibson near London. All crew members were rescued, and the Empress continued to Calais.
A blast yesterday injured a man in Ware. He was listed in serious condition but expected to recover as of today, with treatment continuing at the hospital. The incident remains under investigation.
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