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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
1
Bette Magyar of Lorain goes to court charged with manslaughter in the January 1 killing at her home. Initial defense claims self defense as Magyar’s husband, visiting his father, arrived after the conflict.
The 20th annual Child Labor Day will be marked nationwide in synagogues on January 23, churches on January 24, and schools on January 25. It urges states to enforce minimum protections for working children and cites proposed standards from the National Child Labor Committee including bans on under fourteen work and night shifts for under sixteen.
Walter Stkora 10 of 210 Franklin Street died at Memorial hospital after being struck by a car in Ridgeville Tuesday afternoon. He was taken to Rittner parlors for burial preparation. Survived by parents, two brothers and a sister. Funeral at Hoy Cross church Saturday at 9 with Father Hay hacki.
Eight year old Marcella O Donnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur O Donnell of 328 Fourth street was hit by a small coupe driven by Marion Heal of 215 Winckles street. She had only apparent minor injuries but was admitted to Memorial hospital for examination. Heal said the girl stepped from the curb without looking as she and two companions attempted to cross. Witnesses picked up the child and she was rushed to hospital while Heal followed in her car.
Ohio inquiry nears closure with officials, professors and students denying charges of communism and wrongdoing at Ohio State University. Governor Donahey’s committee weighs whether to call Ku Klux Klan leaders to testify while testimony suggests widespread denial of any illicit activity.
Chicago January 21 Martin J Durkin prepares for a battle to escape the gallows after confessing to a death toll tied to automobile thefts daring escapes and the killing of Edward J Shanahan a federal man. He faces murder indictments tied to Shanahan and Detective H I Gray with trials set as quickly as possible. Shanahan first with Gray to follow if necessary.
Miss Mary Handley was buried today as police resume search for the so called clubber slayer who killed her Tuesday morning and left her body between two houses. Funeral rites at St Patrick's church drew hundreds as investigators pursue links to two prior women harmed by the same suspect.
The General Phonograph Co., a leading city industry, has changed its name to The General Industries Co. President A G Bean said phonograph focus was only about twenty percent of production and noted the addition of Meisselbach fishing gear and International Insulating plastic products to form the new plant. He cited last year as the best yet with about 900 employees and an outlook for prosperity.
Paris January 21 Georges Clemenceau France's war premier told John F. Starke publisher of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram that Woodrow Wilson was a fine fellow who did not understand Europe nor America. He appeared in his Roe Franklin den in a buoyant mood despite a cold saying he nearly died weeks ago but would recover.
John Henry Jones, held in the Kentucky state penitentiary, admits killing Clarence Bryant and two daughters Ethel and Wilburn and severely beating Mrs Bryant over a cow-for-car deal. He claims drink drove him to act as enraged posses pursue him for a swift trial set to begin Monday.
Traffic violator Thomas Linely of Lakewood allegedly backed out from the curb into oncoming traffic with four people in his coupe. He posted bond and is to be arraigned in police court Saturday morning.
Lorain January 21 M Biltia 59 of 946 Reed avenue was seriously injured at 6 35 this morning when his automobile was struck by a Lorain Street Railway car on Levitt road He was en route to work as a telegraph operator at Kishman and his car skidded on crossing tracks crashing into the street car He suffered a broken right leg and arm and severe body bruises He was admitted to St Josephs hospital
Washington bulletin reports Senate irreconcilables offering to set a final date for the world court resolution four days after the tax bill becomes law. Court advocates rejected the plan as it gave no definite date and could invite a filibuster against the tax measure.
An additional panel of jurors has been drawn to serve the current court term and must report for duty Monday morning. Names listed include Agnes Fern, Eleanor Black, Mrs. Wrank Seward of Elyria, A L Wadley, Wenriettay Clarence Barber, C R Comings of Oberlin, A Johnson of Wellington, Ed Straw North Judgeville, and George Delle Neld of Kipton.
Lorain or nearby district to the west has a chance to secure the new state institution once planned for Grafton. The site is now among five finalists. City and Chamber of Commerce leaders, with Charles Doll holding an option, will be asked to price water mains and supply for the facility.
Elfred Hecock sues Lorain County Commissioners Astor Monroe Welty and Treasurer Arthur Waters to obtain a temporary injunction blocking the inclusion of her 22 acre property in the Pearl Avenue road improvement tax duplicate. She claims lack of due notice, non abutment, and no benefit from the project while facing a $2351.68 assessment.
Frank Brennan, messenger for the American Railway Express Company, was shot and killed by three bandits who robbed the Main Street depot. They escaped in a car with about $8,356 in cash destined for the People’s Trust and Guaranty Company. The bandits pulled up near the express office before Brennan arrived and followed him inside.
In Cleveland on January 20, the federal grand jury may end its inquiry into alleged jury tampering in the Josish Kirby case. Judge Killits indicated no grand jury investigation would be launched, while testimony continued from government auditors and former Cleveland Discount Co. officials as prosecutors are expected to rest their case later today.
Elyria Kiwanis marked the Lith anniversary with a noonday luncheon at the YMCA. Lt Gov ReverendWhligm Soldt of Here s spoke on the theme One and One Make What? urging serious thinking and parental church involvement for better education. Continued on page 2.
Oberlin police reported a Chandler sedan found abandoned on Ridge Street Wednesday belonged to Oberlin residents from whom it was stolen Tuesday.
The Sennar dam near Cairo was opened by Lord Lloyd marking the start of a project that will eventually irrigate about three million acres.
Marie C. Brehm a 50 year old nationally known temperance worker and former vice presidential candidate on the prohibition ticket died in Long Beach California. She was a longtime leader in the WCTU and the sixth victim of the Pasadena grandstand collapse during the Tournament of Roses parade dying from scalp wounds. She previously resided in Chicago.
Mrs Taura Christy aged 43 was adjudged insane by Colum biana county probate court and sent to Lima state hospital for the criminal insane. Police say she confessed to poisoning her seventh husband John Albert and later her eighth husband Rev William Christy brigadier general of the United Christian Missionary Association.
J. Fr Waterhouse 45 a Cleveland salesman and Dr W G Quigley of Amherst were found guilty of intoxication in police court after the auto they rode in struck a Washington bridge pier early Wednesday. Waterhouse fined 75 dollars plus costs and Quigley fined 10 dollars plus costs after previously pleading not guilty and being tried yesterday afternoon.
The first case in history charging piracy of air was filed in federal court. Zenith Radio Corporation and its president Eugene F. McDonald are accused in a bill of criminal information by the district attorney for broadcasting on a wavelength not assigned to them but to seven Canadian stations, violating radio communications law of 1912.
Mrs Milka Carevech and three small children died in a house fire caused when kerosene was poured into a kitchen stove to hurry breakfast for her husband Charles Carevech. The family fled to the second floor as flames blocked escape. four children were saved but Mrs Carevech and three others suffocated. The burned home lies about three and a half miles east of Louisville.
International News Service reports increasing pressure among German nationalists toward Bolshevism as underground propaganda and anti-Dawes Plan rhetoric inflame a leftward swing. The piece notes a conflict between nationalist and communist factions and hints at covert activity by agents and spies amid calls for peace with western Europe.
Hart Reed, 22, in Beaver County, is under scrutiny for the killings of his mother Dewar Reed and sister Irma Eaton. A sanity commission may determine if Reed was sane at the time. authorities note possible religious insanity. After attacking the two women, Reed fled, set a barn on fire, and was captured and restrained.
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