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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1925
Page
5
Four eighteen year old men from Lorain were sentenced by Judge W B Thompson this morning for involvement in the robbery of A Brandt while he was intoxicated. Rufus Spicer was convicted of assault and battery instead of robbery and sentenced to 90 days in the Toledo workhouse plus $25 and costs.
Reports from Harlem to Yale and beyond describe vast crowds gathered to witness the sun’s eclipse. Observers at Mare Island, Ithaca, Poughkeepsie, and Washington noted varying visibility, with Yale and New Haven reporting five seconds of late eclipse timing and scientific photographs taken despite cloudy interludes.
Delhi report notes opium use in India draft from 32753 maunds translating to about 109 pounds troy per maund annually for 1913 to 1924 as stated by Sir Basil Blackett to the assembly. Madrid dispatch says Berenguer and Sarrabia sentenced then pardoned today. Torio reports Shirane volcano ash and smoke causing panic. Freiburg reports Bergdoll case and chauffeur surrender. Kuala Lampor bomb injures two European officials and a Chinese girl anarchist baying for governor’s death.
After the incident the group agreed to plead guilty to assault and battery. Steve Deptula received 90 days in the workhouse and $25 plus costs. Joe Chalias and Chester Budka were fined $25 and costs. Frank Majeska sought pardon, but was warned of potential penitentiary or contempt penalties.
Mr Lovejoy, long associated with the National Child Labor Committee and its secretary since 1907, urges rapid state ratification of the proposal to protect American children from exploitation. He argues the need for timely action and notes the audience in Cleveland’s auditorium opens at 2:30 for early arrivals seeking better seats.
A fragmented price list shows assorted fruits and vegetables with per unit pricing. Items include coconuts grapefruits Smyrna figs dates Florida oranges apples bananas lemons and oranges by the dozen or pound. Vegetables list potatoes celery lettuce and peppers with varying weights and unit prices.
Judge W Thompson granted Flora Young a divorce from James Young for grave neglect with custody of the children and 600 dollars alimony. Mae Shepard also of Lorain received a divorce from Earl Shepard for extreme cruelty. Edith Doran sought safe divorce from Clifford Doran after three years of wilful absence. Emory Kiss asks divorce from Mary Ross alleging extreme cruelty and loss of home. Martha Walker accuses Fred Parker of gross neglect and desertion seeking divorce and relief.
President Coondge endorsed every move toward peace in a speech to a women’s convention. He urged continued efforts and to keep alive a vote against further war, noting the wounds of the last great conflict remain.
A Paris report to the United States by Commercial Attache L Jones shows France able to fund its 4000 009 000 dent to the United States more effectively than a car, based on revenue figures.
County pastors and lay leaders gathered in Oberlin to discuss rural church status and how to engage youth. The meeting reviewed 667 churches in Lorain County and details on attendance, Sunday schools, and Protestant participation, alongside plans to revive county unity groups and address child labor legislation.
An Oberlin Grange meeting is planned for Tuesday January 27 with a simple dinner for members and families. Funeral services for Tarboern are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at Rust More Church with burial at Westwood cemetery. Tarboern, born in Oberlin August 16 19, served as family. A fire on the corner of South P and Vine caused smoke and distraction but was quickly extinguished. Oberlin College noted eclipse observations by the physics department and local licenses show many awaiting compliance. Mr F J Hubbell injured after a bicycle fall on East Lorain Street is hospitalized with a bruised back.
Funeral services for George Lorence a Huntington farmer were held at his home with Rev Willard presiding and burial in Huntington Cemetery. Pallbearers included six nephews and out of town guests from Cleveland Marietta and Lorain as fraternal attendance and floral displays filled the home. Wellington notes record also include local obituaries and livestock market updates with cattle calves hogs and sheep receipts and top prices.
Washington report says Congressman Martin B Madden of Illinois will win election as speaker with votes from 17 states and even splits in seven more, according to his campaign manager.
Funeral arrangements are made for Jacob Rabinovit 53 a former resident who died by self harm at his Akron home. Authorities report he fired two bullets from a revolver into his mouth.
Helen Brown files answer to divorce proceedings denying all allegations and asserting the petition is untrue or without merit. She states none of the charges are supported and requests dismissal or favorable resolution.
Racing meets held in New Orleans Miami Havana and Tia Juana with jockey clubs in each location. Indoor games at Brooklyn College Club. Golf closes St Augustine. Halifax Tournament ends at Ormond Beach. Nordic curling annual boneplal closes Duluth. NFL annual meeting in Cleveland. Baseball Federation event in Pittsburgh. Johnny Yeonard vs Johnny Rocco 16 rounds scheduled in New York.
The John Kaiser and Bro Co filed suit against the Sheffield Lake Board of Education seeking 5607.47 for school work. the board confessed judgment. Mary Shehan sued John Shehan for 489.25 on a promissory note secured by a lot mortgage in Randall’s addition Lorain. Lorain County Savings and Trust Co sued Fred Ynenn as surviving partner of Elyria Auto Storage Co seeking 254.58. Finado Barber of Lorain County Infirmary died at Memorial Hospital from arteriosclerosis.
The ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral solemnized by George Cardinal Mundelein joined Loretta Hines of Evanston and Howell Howard of Dayton Ohio. The couple's families, Mr and Mrs Edward Hines and Mr and Mrs Manwell Howard, celebrated at high noon on January 24 in Chicago.
Geneva January 24 reports an abrupt halt to the International Opium Conference as British and American delegations clash. Finland’s delegate Doiyvola mediated to avert a completa stoppage.
The fragment notes a lamp drawing at M. E. Watters store yesterday. Henry and William Lorence will spend Sunday in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs L. W Conabee and Mrs Roach of Elyria spent Friday evening at the Henry Lorence home. A church supper at MLD church last night drew nearly one hundred attendees and was praised as one of the best served by the church ladies.
Mrs Cristina Jaeger was laid to rest yesterday with funeral services at home and St Peters Evangelical Church. Grandsons Arthur, George, Howard, Carl Norman and Robert Becker served as pallbearers. Rev BE J Spell officiated. Burial followed at Cleveland Avenue cemetery with Child in charge. Those from out of town attended.
A list of attendees includes Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bader of Elmore Mrs Matilda Redington of Toledo Miss Mayme Hepner and Mrs Kintz of Sandusky Mr and Mrs Ed Thilde Brandt of North Olmsted Mr and Mrs Henry Hildebrandt Mr and Mrs Charley Best and Vig Wm Hasleman Mr and Mrs Ben Hildebrandt Mr and Mrs Chas Bickle Mr and Mrs Reuben Bickle and August Meiste and Vos Lyt/Rallo of Lotain.
At Amherst on January 24 the Grafton Odd Fellows team installed officers during the regular meeting. New officers include William Heller as noble and vice grand, Ernest Lembhe recording secretary, Fred Keil financial secretary, E C Schulci treasurer, and Robert Cromwell R N G among others with J Baker as installing officer.
Anherst brief: junior and senior classes dined at the high school with a later sing lull, while a school paper subscription contest chose a winning aide. Mrs Joe Wesbecher hosted the 500 club, Mrs J Ryan won first honors, and Mrs A Moonz placed second. Tom Bruce fell on ice, injuring ligaments. John Niecen and sons attended the Cleveland auto show in Elyria. Local residents Margaret Rice and Mane Owen visited Cleveland.
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