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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
3
The new cabinet under Luther elicits varied reactions from German newspapers. Analysts note the leadership includes Democratic members, while extremists oppose parliamentary methods. Remaining political pressures risk a short tenure amid uncertain support.
Walter Sikora aged 12 of 210 Franklin Street is in Memorial Hospital after being struck by an automobile in Ridgeville yesterday. John Fetzko of 3040 Hast Elite Street Cleveland found the boy and took him to Tornz Hospital. Authorities say he is resting but severely bruised.
New York today buzzes with marriages and divorces. Louise R bum and Zachary Harris wed, Larrimore and the songwriter divorce finalized, Wilda Bennett elopes to Greenwich with Pepe De Albro, and Charley Fray wins a judgment for 37,500 in an alleged infidelity case. Rudolph Valentino’s divorce adds to the chatter.
In Orlando on January 20 a cock contest with a reportedly large purse drew attention after officials and promoters refused comment. Despite an attorney general order to halt events, more contests are planned. Reported purses total 9000 with 4500 to the winner and 2500 to the runner up. entries included teams from the United States Cuba and Mexico.
Announcement states another Hungarian paper will be fed The Herald in Lorain tomorrow. It will be published weekly with Louis Tarcim as editor.
Harry J. Reuter tried to drown himself by dropping from the central bridge into the river. He landed in soft mud at the river bank and is in serious condition at Speer's hospital in Newport Kentucky. A note asks for cremation and burial with his wife. a plea is made for care of three children.
Harrisburg Pa January 20 The Pennsylvania State Board of Pardons will decide today if William Cavalier 16 is to face the electric chair during the week of February 1 He is the youngest person convicted of first degree murder in the state The case is the only first degree murder among 45 to be heard Cavalier shot his aged grandmother to obtain money to go to the movies
Tax measures forecast higher fetrative expenses but with controlled increases through planned economies and efficient operations. Six and a half months through January 16 show collections of 2 013 686 000 with a full year estimate of 3 880 716 000 and expenditures of 1 5949 420 000. A surplus of 64 266 000 is noted as of January 16, 1926. House leaders aim to pass the bill before March 1 though a world court fight stalls debate. Republicans independents and Democratic progressives discuss opposing inheritance tax repeal and capital stock tax restoration while retailing relief mostly for surtax payers. The plan would cut corporate taxes, offset by a new corporate tax and personal exemptions.
Raymond Boggs reports a bicycle was taken last night from in front of the Colonies Apartments. Police were notified of the suspected theft and the incident is under investigation.
Fraternal Order of Eagles plans to initiate a class of 100 or more on Thursday evening January 28 named The Gerald C. Nau Class. Robert Jensen leads the committee. Banquet and smoker will cap initiation. Prize drill team, orchestra, and Eagles quartet scheduled. State and National officers expected.
Lorain County Agricultural Society board of directors will meet Saturday at 10 in Courtroom Two of the Courthouse. County Commissioner W B Richmond, the society secretary, urged full attendance for important business. Officers include N D Backus president C T Winckles vice president and H C Harrie secretary.
Bethany Hearne of Elyria sues Russell Hearne for divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty and seeks custody of three children. Shea Hearne accuses continual improper conduct and seeks divorce. Margaret Ligon of Lorain sues Hector Ligon for gross neglect and willful absence.
Police pursue a limp stranger after Miss Handley is killed. Chief Jennings assigns all officers to the case as investigators trace a 2 a.m. visit to Henry Burlingame's house where a man said a woman was dying. Miss Handley’s body was found the next morning with a crushed head and a gag from her clothing.
Miss Margaret Edwards of Tenth Street, a teacher at Elyria High School, underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital today. Attendants reported at noon that her condition is very favorable.
Mexico rejects U.S. protest over its new land and petroleum laws arguing in a formal note and public statement that foreign ownership is bound by Mexican sovereignty. Saenz frames U.S. and Illinois Arizona precedents as mirrors, insisting foreigners cannot claim rights without declaring intent to naturalize.
City Chemist E. G. Curtiss announced that canned heat contains 87 percent alcohol with 8 percent wood alcohol. He warned the mixture could blind or kill an ordinary person and noted officials advised poison labels on canned heat after several drinks were reported to police.
Lester Northcutt was cut on the left forehead while working at the Elyria Iron and Steel Company on Monday January 18. A piece of flying steel caused a small laceration.
An old ad warns that sour stomach gas can press on the heart and cause chest pain and shortness of breath. It promotes bisurated magnesia as fast relief, noting doctors and druggists endorse it for 18 years.
The Columbus hearing into Ohio State University confronts charges of wild liquor parties and alleged communist teaching. Governor Donahey ordered the probe as veteran critic Dr. Clarence R. Maris defends past attacks while university officials deny misconduct and emphasize student and faculty exonerations.
Lenningrad reports two of thirty ships frozen in the keep of Finland ice fields have sunk. Alterheim is said sunk seven miles off Reval and another ship disappeared. Planes cannot land to rescue crews due to rough ice, though twenty eight ships are counted frozen in ice. Food drops have been made to ships iced in for over a month.
Produce prices in Cleveland on January 18 show butter extra at 43-44 and various items moving with small increases. Fresh eggs and meats listed alongside fruits and vegetables. notable quotes include Ohio Baldwins at 6.50 per bushel and Ohio onions at 2.50 to 2.65 per box, with cabbage at 66 to 65 dollars per ton.
Cattle receipts 300 and market steady with good to choice steers at 9 to 12.50, cows 4.50 to 6.50, bulls 6 to 7.80. calves receipts 200 and calves 13 to 15. Lambs receipts 500 with good to choice 15 to 15.75 and ewes 9.50. Hogs receipts 2500 and market 25 to 50 cents lower with various weights around 9.50 to 13. Stags 6.50.
Death records report Mrs Samuel Manto dies at 54 at East River Street home with nine survivors including husband and relatives in Italy and Cleveland. Funeral at St Marys Church. Also notes death of Charles Metcalf Rich in Grand Rapids and Charles Bishop funeral. multiple obituaries follow with survivors and burial details. Neighbors announce two births on LaGrange Road, John Biwin and Vivien May.
Nay L. Poland former secretary of the Cleveland Discount Co testified as the government’s chief witness detailing financial statements he prepared and changes approved by Josiah Kirby. He described a large loan to Sharon Pressed Steel Co that carried little security and no interest. Rumors of a grand jury probe into juror tampering circulated as federal officials withheld comment.
Anna Dimter asks the court to stop county treasurer Arthur Waters from collecting 1200 Maquor tax on her West River Street property under the Dow Aiken law. She says her son Claude was fined 500 for a liquor charge and that she knew nothing of the act, requesting removal of the tax from the treasurer’s books.
A distressed notice offers a free trial of a so called remarkable asthma method from Frontier Asthma Co. It urges sufferers of cold damp attacks to send a coupon today regardless of faith or past remedies. The ad promises a progressive treatment and claims benefits for those discouraged by previous attempts.
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