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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
1
Toledo police report progress in solving the Handley clubbing killings with two men under arrest for suspicion in the Mary Handley case. Coroner orders further action as investigators pursue the maniac slayer theory amid heightened security and new leads.
In Toledo Ohio on January 20, W. C. Wiesehan, 52, shot his wife Carrie, 54, believing her to be a burglar in their darkened room. Carrie died later at St. Vincent's hospital. He kept the pistol under his pillow and fired when awakened by a noise, not verifying who was in the bed.
Sheriff Underhill arrested Antaias Tamasenkac, formerly of Lorain, in Cleveland on a charge of non support of his minor children. A hearing before Justice S. J. George is scheduled for today.
Stephen Palgue of Lorain files a $1000 damage suit against Joseph Kerekes over an auto accident at the corner of E Erie avenue and Alabama street on December 8. Palgue alleges a concussion and a shattered nervous system after being struck while riding in a machine.
Rabbi Solomon Goldman of the Cleveland Jewish Center will address the Open Forum at 3 pm Sunday at the Methodist Church. The event showcases the center as a self supporting community hub with strong Jewish education and lively discussion groups led by Goldman.
After three days of testimony favorable to the defense, Ohio Governor Donahey's inquiry into alleged communism and law violations at Ohio State University nears conclusion. Indications say the special committee may finish Thursday and report to the governor.
Vermilion, Jan 20. Mayor H R Williams and Marshal Paul Cleaver rushed to the Labuda home two miles south of town after a call for help. They found Mike Labuda had shot his wife, killed his daughter Irene 13, and then died by a shotgun blast. Irene had warned of trouble just before the tragedy. A Hungarian note remained unread.
Vice President Charles G. Dawes was sharply questioned in the Senate after his radio attack on opponents of the world court. Senator Reed accused Dawes of trying to throttle debate, while Senator Copeland called the remarks inaccurate and unfair to the Senate.
Ten persons were injured when limited train No 71 crashed into the rear of train No 37 on the Florida East Coast line near Bayard Florida. Two express cars at the rear of No 37 prevented a more serious wreck and were almost demolished. All injured passengers were able to continue their journeys, railroad officials said.
George Armstrong 45 of Lawrenceburg died at Good Samaritan hospital from injuries when a mercury wheel burst January 11. John Donovan 86 of Cincinnati died at Mary's hospital from injuries after falling down stairs January 9.
Dayton Ohio police conducted a city wide search for the driver of a car that struck and killed Joseph Kihm Jr. nine as he crossed the street. The accident occurred in the presence of his brothers Robert fourteen and Clarence seven during an errand for their father.
Lorain real estate agent Kurtz was arrested by Sheriff Steritt Fain after a reported wreck on the Grafton road. He faces driving while intoxicated charges, was arraigned before Justice S J George, and pleaded not guilty. Jury trial set for January 26.
Waterhouse 43 of Lakewood and Quigley 62 of Amherst plead not guilty in police court to intoxication charges after a collision on Washington Avenue near Broad Street. Waterhouse bonded at 20 dollars and Quigley at 50. Both were to be tried later.
January 20 report from Washington states the 1926 revenue act cut over 250 million dollars from the federal tax bill and officials predict another material reduction in 1927 with smaller cuts possible in subsequent years. Administrative costs fell in early 1925-1926 while receipts rose due to pro prospersity. budget officials plan further economizing and rely on reducing interest costs to finance future tax cuts.
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania 158000 anthracite miners stage a prolonged strike as John L Lewis is greeted by a cheering crowd. Dozens of children with hungry faces stand beside parents pledging support and readiness to endure costs until demands are met. Lewis promises full UMWA backing and allied union aid of 4000000 dollars.
An explosion of 200 sticks of dynamite on a laborer’s truck in Coral Gables, near Miami Fla, killed David F. Coxwell a white man and three unidentified Black men and left five others injured. The blast shook homes, shattered windows and mangled victims. theories point to a road pump accident or careless smoking.
Judge A RB Webber sentences two Lorain men after guilty pleas to assault and battery linked to a contested romance. Steve Doeghe and Albert Gabvin face $100 fines, costs, and two months in Toledo Work House for their roles in the dispute over a divorced mother and her two children, and a later relationship with Gabvin resulting in a baby.
The Kiwanis Club of Elyria marks its eleventh anniversary with a noon luncheon at the YMCA where Lt. Governor Bill Lodt will speak. Ex-President Robert Rice will recount the club's history and Jim Armitage along with J. B. Thatcher will sing new songs. Arthur Waters joins Kiwanis and Dr. Z. Pitcher resumes membership. A Ladies' Night is planned for February 11 at the Westlake Hotel in Rocky River with a Valentine party.
John Hays Hammond, chairman of the 1922 coal fact finding commission, announced at the White House that the public has won the hard coal strike. He said there is no suffering from anthracite scarcity and that even if the strike lasts into summer there will be none, with operators and miners being the only losers.
Police take precautions as 46 workers threaten disorder during a strike in Hong Kong on January 26. Authorities monitor gatherings and enforce crowd control measures amid labor unrest.
Lexington Kentucky police pursue John Henry Jones a 45 year old negro after he allegedly shot Clarence Bryant 27 and his two children Ethel Bryant Wilburn of 3inn Bryant 25 and clubbed Mrs Bryant leaving her for dead at Coldstream Stock Farm. Authorities fear mob violence if captured.
Laura E Christy 48, tied to arsenic deaths of two husbands and a man she allegedly poisoned, may face murder trial in West Virginia despite lunacy proceedings. Doctors prepare sanity tests as authorities seek exhumation of John Ebert for evidence. Christy, who died nine days after marrying her, faces commitment to a state hospital if found mentally incompetent.
Cardinal Mercier was sinking steadily today in Brussels as doctors said his death would be prolonged by his strong vitality from a lifetime of disciplined living. After death, bells will ring at the cathedral of St. Gudule to alert the public.
Martin Durkin, sought for the murder of Edward Bhapshaw a Justice Department agent, was arrested in St Louis near Union Station before noon. Federal officers and local police rushed him to headquarters with cooperation from Chicago authorities.
Twenty five naval seaplanes from two squadrons departed Hampton Roads Naval Air Station in the morning for Charleston on the first leg of their flight to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. They flew in DS formation under Lieut. Commanders Smith and Webster as they traced the coast, impressing early risers with the squadron's display.
Officials at the Morrison hotel in Chicago reveal that Sir Montie Goldie and Albert Rolls, billed as Australian aristocrats, are actually hard boiled prohibition agents from Washington. They were staying weeks at the Loop establishment while probing liquor reports amid the nightlife.
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