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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
16
Jan. 20 report notes the new German cabinet and Dr Haas leadership stir limited interest in political circles. Extremists oppose parliamentary methods while pundits split on Luther's path, with reactions ranging from optimism to doubts about the cabinet's durability and direction.
A 12 year old boy whose name is Walter A. is in Memorial Hospital after a truck struck him on East SAuth'atrest Cleveland. He was picked up by Petako and brought to OMal Hospital. Police say he is resting but severely bruised.
New York gossip fills the day with marriages and separations. Louise and Zachary Harris wed, Larrimore’s divorce from a writer proceeds, Wilda Bennett heads to Greenwich for a marriage to Pepe De Albro, and Charley Fray wins a $37,500 judgment for alleged 'affection' claims against Min Bennett. Rudolph Valentino’s divorce is also noted.
In Orlando on January 20 a high stakes cock fight with a reported $9,000 purse occurred despite attorney general orders to stop. Early reports show entrants from the United States Cuba and Mexico with $4,500 to the winner and $3,500 to the runner up. $700 entry per bird.
An old Hungarian panel will be exhibited in Lorain tomorrow as announced in The Herald. The publication notes the panel will be issued weekly with Louis Tarcz as editor.
Harry J. Reuter tried to drown himself dropping from the Newport end of the central bridge but sank into soft mud along the riverbank. He is in serious condition at Speer’s hospital in Newport Kentucky. A note to Miss M Goldfuss Cincinnati asked for cremation and ashes buried with his wife. A plea was made for his three small children’s care.
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will decide if William Cavalier, 16, convicted of first degree murder for killing his grandmother to fund a cinema visit, should face the electric chair. Cavalier is the youngest convicted first degree murderer in the state and his case is the sole first degree matter among 45 on the board's docket.
Six and a half months to January 16 show collections at $2.01 billion with a full year estimate of $3.88 billion and expenditures at $1.95 billion. The surplus stood at $64.3 million. Debates delay passage until March 1 as World Court fight continues. Party factions clash over inheritance tax repeal and capital stock tax, while a new corporate tax affects overall relief. A bicycle theft was reported at Colonies Apartments.
Fraternal Order of Eagles will initiate a class of one hundred or more on Thursday evening January 25 to be called The Gerald Nau Clase honoring the order's Worthy President. Committee led by Robert Jensen aims for a large turnout with banquet and smoker. The program includes prize drill team, orchestra, and Eagles quartet with likely state and national officers in attendance.
Members of the Board of Directors of the Lorain County Agricultural Society are to meet Saturday at 10 in Court Room Two of the Courthouse. Secretary W B Richmond urged all members to attend for important business. Other officers include N D Backus president C T Winckles vice president and HL Harris secretary. Directors listed include Dr E P Clement Dr W C Park R B Baus F G Prosser and others.
Bethany Hearne of Elyria seeks divorce from Russel Hearne on gross neglect and extreme cruelty, citing persistent accusations of improper conduct and requesting custody of three children. Margaret Ligon of Lorain accuses Hector Ligon of gross neglect and willful absence in a separate divorce filing.
Police Chief Jannings assigns all officers to the homicide, halting routine duties to pursue a killer. A lead involves a man with a limp who visited Henry Burlingame near Miss Handley’s home at 2 a.m. Tuesday saying a woman was dying, the hour believed for the crime. Handley’s body was found yesterday morning with a crushed head and a gag formed from her clothes.
Miss Margaret Edwards of Tenth Street underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital today. Attendants reported at noon her condition is very favorable.
Mexico replies to U S protest over land and petroleum laws with a militant defense of sovereignty. Saenz argues Mexico may regulate foreign ownership and that the United States has defended similar laws. The note cites U S precedents and notes foreigners cannot gain certain rights without intent to become citizens.
City chemist BE G Curtiss says canned heat contains 87 percent alcohol with 8 percent wood alcohol. A single drink can cause blindness or death, following a police report of several incidents. He notes a state druggists association recommends poison labels on canned heat.
Lester Northcutt sustained a small laceration to the left forehead when struck by a piece of flying steel while working at Migria Iron and Steel Co on Monday January 18.
An old advertisement warns that sour stomach can cause gas pushing on the heart, producing shortness of breath and chest pains. It touts daily use of Bisurated Magnesia to neutralize acidity and relieve symptoms, claiming quick relief and wide medical endorsement.
The inquiry into Ohio State University unfolds with testimony from faculty, students, and officials denying riotous parties and Moscow influence while tracing rumors to a 20 year battle over socialist ideas. Dr Clarence Maris defends his charges as Governor Donabed orders investigation.
Reports from Leningrad say two of thirty ships trapped in the gulf of Finland ice have sunk after being ground to bite seven miles off Reval. An unnamed ship also reportedly went down. Planes cannot rescue crews due to rough seas but 28 ships are ice-bound with food dropped nearby. some have been immobilized for over a month.
Market report from Cleveland lists prices for butter extra Firsts 43-44 cents per pound, eggs 40-46 cents, onions 2.46-2.65 per cwt, apples Baldwin at 6.50 per barrel, tomatoes home grown 3.60 per 10 pounds, cabbage Danish ton 60-65 dollars, poultry fowls 15-16 cents, potatoes Ohio 2.70-2.80 per bushel, oats and other greens priced in various grades.
Stock receipts: cattle 300 calves 200 sheep and lambs 500 hogs 2500. Markets steady to mixed with steers 7 to 12.50, heifers 8 to 9.50, cows 4.50 to 6.50, calves 13 to 15, lambs 12 to 15.75, hogs 9.50 to 13, heavy and rough categories noted.
Samuel Manko died last evening at age fifty four and three days at his home on East River Street. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at St Marys church. Charles Metcalf Rich former resident of this city died after a month long illness in Grand Rapids Michigan leaving wife son Wilder city manager of Ironwood and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Friday. Charles Bishop funeral services held yesterday with Moose ceremony followed by burial at Ridge Lawn cemetery and Spanish War Veterans involved.
Obituary notices announce the death of Mrs W L Gleason at 919 Webb Ave Detroit aged 64 with funeral planned for Thursday at 2 pm. Also details of Addie Clea Hope Phillips killed in a Collinsville Illinois auto crash with family survivors listed. Neighbors report birth of twins and a daughter on La Grange Road in Elyria with both couples named.
Nay L. Poland former secretary of the Cleveland Discount Co testified again as Josiah Kirby’s federal trial continued. Poland said he prepared financial statements and Kirby ordered changes for publication. He testified Sharon Pressed Steel Co loan details and noted no interest paid. Rumors of a grand jury probe into juror tampering circulated as the panel met.
Anna Dimter asks the court to enjoin county treasurer Arthur Waters from collecting 1200 liquor tax assessed against her West River Street property under the Dow-Aiken law. She says her son Claude was fined 500 for a liquor charge and seeks removal of the tax from her books.
A promotional note offers a free trial of a new asthma method from Frontier Asthma Co. to help sufferers in cold damp weather. It urges immediate sending of a coupon for the trial, claiming this approach brings progress beyond past disappointments and promises relief to thousands.
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