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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1926

Page

8

U S. Authority Confirmed in Indian Murder Case

Federal Judge John B. Cotteral ruled the United States may act in Indian cases involving murders when victims involve the government or occur on Indian lands under tribal sale authority. William Hale of Osage Hills was indicted as conspirator in Henry Roan’s death, tied to alleged murders for millions. Hale remains held for Grand Jury resubmission.

Oma City Okla U. S Indiana John B. Cotteral Wil Lam K. Hale Osage Hills Henry Roan America Hale Federal John Ramacy

Oberlin Profs Speak at Lorain Hungary Meetings

Professor Oscar Jaszi of Oberlin College addressed two Hungarians gatherings in Andoyka's Hall Lorain on democracy. He urged Hungary to adopt seven points in which America excels. Dr Edward J Bosworth spoke to 100 members of the Lorain Open Forum at the YMCA on what God has to do with great calamities.

Lorain Oscar Jaszi Department of Political Science Oberlin College Andoyka Jaexi America Edward J. Bosworth Graduate School of Theology Oberlin Lorain Open Forum

Hollywood Policeman Killed in Dania Gun Battle

George Coleman a Hollywood policeman was shot and killed in a gun battle near Dania Florida during an investigation of reports of an attack on an elderly man. Several others including two policemen were wounded as hundreds of rounds were fired in the firefight.

Miami Fra George Coleman Hollywood Dania

Police Report Two Attempted Burglaries

Two burglary attempts were investigated but no suspects were found. Three men were seen near Hichwine's Ice Cream factory side door but officers found no trace. A man loitering around the Crockey store at East Bridge and Hast River could not be located by responding officers.

Hichwine Crockey East Bridge Hast River Sis

Fragmented confession uncovers grisly disposal by chiropractor

The testimony describes a chiropractor admitting to assault and then dismembering a body after a patient died during treatment. He details hiding the act, failing to report, and disposing of body parts with improvised tools, claiming fear of professional censure. The shocking sequence ends with him misplacing the head and plotting further concealment.

Keller Murder Case to Reach Jury Today

Sandusky Jan 25 The case of Mrs Mary Keller on trial for the murder of her child Pay Elizabeth seven whose body was found in a cabin near her last fall will go to the jury this afternoon. Doctors Emily Blakeslee and WugolN Sackett Sandusky physicians testified that Mrs Keller is a high grade imbecile or a low grade moron.

Sandusky Mary Keller Elizabeth Emily Blakeslee Wugoln Sackett

Auto Driver Sought After Chestnut Street Crash

Police search for the operator of a machine that failed to stop at Chestnut and Hroail Streets and struck a truck owned by Elfrin Belting and Machina Company. Front end and axle damaged. firemen responded to a still alarm. Driver of the other vehicle, described as colored, may have been intoxicated. The machine's number plate was noted.

Chestnut and Hroail Sts Elfrin Belting and Machina Company Stanley Root

Fire in Paint Creek Coal Mine at Gallagher

Reports indicate a fire broken out at the Paint Creek Coal Company mine in Gallagher. Chief Miner Inspector Lambie received word by telephone and left for the scene. company offices are in Cleveland.

Umue Bs Charleston W. Va Paint Creek Coal Company Gallagher Mince Lambie Cleveland

Religious Editor Burg Takes Post in National Council

Hebert D. Burg, longtime religious editor of a Cleveland paper, will become editorial secretary of the Committee of Missions at the National Council of Congregational Churches in New York City. Rev. Rage, known locally as a former YMCA secretary, will start his duties February 14. After announcing the move, his wife and daughter will visit sister Mrs George D Hubbard in Oberlin.

Hebert D. Burg Cleveland Committee of Missions National Council of Congregational Churches New York City Rage Lorain Mix George D. Hubbard Oberlin

Restaurant Owner Reports 25 Missing From Kitchen

Bad Foster, proprietor of the restaurant for the past year, failed to open this morning. A check at nine o clock revealed that 25 patrons and several kitchen utensils were missing, according to Joe Boddy, the restaurant owner. Boddy said the incident occurred at the St. Louis location.

Foster Joe Boddy Nsual Boddy Footer St. Louis

Man Convicted For Liquor Possession In Local Court

Alec Wash of West River and Woodford Avenue was fined 500 dollars plus costs after a Saturday afternoon trial in polite court for possession of liquor.

Alec Wash West River Woodford Avenue

Longtime Elyria fire chief Hafner dies at 1906 retirement

Blacksmith by trade, Hafner spent 24 years with Hater & Dachtler before joining Elyria fire department in 1886 and serving as chief from 1882 for 24 years. He died August 1, 1906 after retirement commended by the board of control. Survived by son William T Hafner, daughters Mrs Wilder and Mrs Calder, granddaughter Carlotta Slatner, a brother and sister. Funeral at home Wednesday then St Pauls church with burial at Ridgelawn.

Hater & Dachtler Elyria Fire Department Board of Control Warner BL Paul's Evangelical Church

Avon Lake Woman Answers Divorce Petition Against Burton Chapman

Mrs. Pro Chapman of Avon Lake files her answer to Burton Chapman's divorce petition. She alleges extreme cruelty with fits of rage including throwing dishes and an assault during an outbreak. She seeks injunction on Burton Chapman’s $20,000 Cleveland Trust Co. stock and other proper relief.

Pro Chapman Avon Lake Burton Chapman Aloe Ale Bre Cleveland Trust Co Agka

Who Voted for Lincoln in Chronicle Telegram Item

A reader letter reports John Brinker of 205 Hurvan avenue voted for Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. His daughter Ida Blaine writes on his behalf due to ill health and asks others to share when and where they cast their ballots for Honest Abe.

Chronicle-Telegram Abraham Lincoln Ida Blaine Warvard Avenues Lincoln John Brinker Hurvan Avenue Chronicle- Telegram

Expert critic urges data driven crime study on causes

Kirby argues that crime stems from dependency, ill health, and neglect rather than isolated acts. He faults Cleveland agencies for lack of coordination and says news coverage fuels public myth while urging scientific inquiry and unified reporting to curb crime.

Kirby Cleveland Association For Criminal Justice Cleveland Association For Criminal Justice Iiby Cola Mirhy

Prison reform talk urges science and fair hearings

Kirby argues crime stems from individual failure, urges scientific methods in handling offenders and better data on probation. He cites limited press accuracy, notes cost of incarceration, and praises youth programs like Boy Scouts and YMCA to steer youth from crime. He criticizes sensational crime coverage and calls for open public discussion.

Kirby Ohio State Senate Teadera Ohio Penal Institutions Cleveland Christian Science Monitor Boy Scouts Brotherhood Club of

Suspected land stock swindle men arraigned on fraud charges

Three men were arraigned before Justice George on charges tied to trading stock valued at $20,000 for land company lots. Prosecutors claim the stock was misrepresented as valuable while actually worthless. Each defendant posted $2,000 bond and awaits grand jury action as a State Securities department investigation continues.

Iie Justice Smythe Port City C‘o State Securities Department Krause Aalesman Histever

Debate on cloture and time limits in Senate session

The floor debated bringing the issue to a close as Dawes urged call the rail. By adopting cloture each senator has one hour total for debate on the resolution and all reservations and amendments. The final vote is expected within about thirty hours of debate, likely next weekend. Cloture ends new reservations and dilatory motions.

Dawes Procourt

Personal damage suit heard in Lorain court

Judge W B Thompson presides as a jury hears the personal damage case of Josephine Wilson of Lorain against Sam Benjamin of Lorain. Wilson seeks 16650 dollars in damages from an auto accident in Lorain.

W. B. Thompson Josephine Wilson Sam Benjamin Lorain Lo-rain

Elytia Public Schools Begin Second Semester Today

Elytia Public Schools resume classes for all grades after a winter break. The district held a graduation ceremony Thursday evening at the High School, with 53 students in the graduating class.

Elytia Public Schools

Durkin Faces A Cold Shoulder From Underworld In Chicago

Marty Durkin known as the copper killer loses family support as attorneys refuse to take his case. Government seizes his only cash assets tied to stolen auto proceeds and Durkin awaits potential state prosecution. Prison life worsens when fellow inmate Kurtz asks to switch cells, mocking Durkin's status and language.

Chicago Marty Durkin Jutta Underworld Irma Sullivan Cornell Burkin Durkin Joseph Kurtz Kurtz

Storms Halt Spanish Flyers En Route to Argentina

Stormy seas off Canary Islands postpone the second leg of the Spanish world flight from Jan. 25 to Tuesday. Madrid reports the leg to Cape Verde targets Porto Praye while warning the Atlantic fogs off Africa pose the greatest hazard and orders constant wireless liaison with French and Brazilian stations.

Las Palmas Canary Islands Porto Praye Cape Verde Madrid Tenrie Port Etienne Pernambuco

Wellington Main Street Mishap and Social Briefs

A car from Ashland collided with A E Daugherty’s sedan in Wellington injuring W J Powell. Dr. Falls treated him. Social items note a Bridge Tea for Miss Margaret Warner and Miss Jeannette Warner, and visits including Mrs Burt Curtica hosting Entre Nous club on Saturday.

Main Street Wellington Ashland A. E. Daugherty W. J. Powell Margaret Jeannette Warner Burt Curtica Entre Nous Club Theodore Warner Gates Mills Franklyn Jones

Youngstown Police Pursue Missing 5YearOld Angeline Norvaud

Police and boy scouts from three cities search East Youngstown for Angeline Norvaud missing since yesterday afternoon. In the same edition Pasqual Ginnetl, 46, is killed amid no murder clue. Sandusky reports a break in at City Service Oil Co office with about 3700 stolen.

Youngstown Pollee Boy Scouts Angeline Norvaud Pasqual Ginnetl Sandusky, O City Service Oil Company

McKinley Pond Declared Best For Ice Skaters

Service Director James J. Hewitt announced McKinley Pond offers best skating today. He noted Jefferson and Thirteenth ponds have shell ice and air pockets, with reflooding planned. Attempts to flood Ely school pond failed, ending the effort.

McKinley Pond James J. Hewitt Jefferson Thirteenth-st Hewitt Ely School

Death notices from Elyria and nearby towns summarize multiple obituaries

Charles A McRoberts of 34 East Avenue died after a two year illness at his daughter's home on 237 Howe Street. Survived by wife, one daughter, one son, three brothers, a sister, four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 1 PM at Studio Funeral Home. burial Ridgelawn. Harriet Allen aged 80 died at 436th Street Toledo home. Remains to Taylor's Funeral Home. Burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery. Susan Mussar 20 died at son Edward Burrer's West Ridge home. Survived by five children and twelve grandchildren. Services at 12 noon Tuesday at house and 2:20 at Mallet Creek. Rev Holzwarth officiating.

Marshall Rose Tree Miss Dietrich CBS Charles A. McRoberts East Avenue Howe Street Elyria Wm. C. Meinke Carl McRoberts Sudio Edwin Kirby Ridgelawn Harriet Allen Harriett Allen Toledo Ohio Taylor Wiseman Susan Mussar Edward Burrer West Ridge Emma Ledberry Medina Ella Radie Mitchfield George Belden Frank Litchfield Edward Mallet Creek Holzwarth

Divorces Granted by Judge Weber in Common Pleas

This morning Judge A R. Weber granted divorces. Oscar Smathers must pay his wife 20 dollars at once and 15 dollars weekly during the divorce suit. Bertha Coven of this city was divorced from Howard Coven for gross neglect and he must pay 100 dollars in attorney fees and 15 dollars weekly for their child’s support. Mae Mochte was divorced from William Mochte of Lorain for extreme cruelty and he must pay 1000 dollars alimony at 40 dollars per month.

Weber Court of Common Pleas A R. Webber Oscar Smathers Orice Bertha Coven Howard Coven Mae Moehte William Mochte Lorain

Markets Cleveland Produce

Markets in Cleveland list prices for dairy eggs and produce on January 25. Butter and eggs rise with mixed grades. oleo, poultry, cheese, fruit and vegetables show varied per unit and per ton prices from Ohio sources.

Cleveland Otto York State Baldwins Ohio

Market Report From Cleo Stockyard District

Stock market notes show receipts across cattle calves sheep and hogs. Choice fat steers 11 250 or 11.50 per hundredweight with varied classes from good to common. Calves strong with 15 16 top, hogs higher around 12 14 per cwt, lambs steady to higher and mixed classes mixed.

Cleo Stags

Probate hearing over executor's first account in Lorain

Judge Wilcox heard an exception to the National Bank of Commerce of Lorain acting as executor for the late Captain Richard Thew. Susan Prigcella Thew and Carol B. Fauver object to alleged overreach in trusteeship and seek executor compensation. They challenge fees from Glitsch & Stack totaling 14 560 and a bank credit of 11 932 05 for commission and extraordinary services. The bank is accused of improper interest accounting and excessive charges. The court may deny approval of the account.

Wilcox National Bank of Commerce of Lorain Capt Richard Susan Prigcella Thew Carol B. Fauver Glitsch George Giitseh Drew Thew

Noy Heamn es Testimony In Own Defense

Josiah Kirby, chief figure in the Cleveland Discount Company collapse of 1923, resumed the witness stand in federal court for a second trial on mail fraud charges. He described the company’s growth to over 30 million dollars in assets and outlined stock dealings while denying responsibility for statements that it dealt only in first mortgages.

Cleveland Josiah Kirby Cleveland Discount Company United States Federal District Court Kirby

Autos Damaged In Two Street Accidents

Foster Storer of 224 Sumner Street said his westbound car on Tenth Street was struck by F. Van Horn of 3489 Scranton Avenue Cleveland. Van Horn turned onto 249 Tenth Street, and Storer’s car skidded, with Van Horn’s bumper bent on the right side. Charles Ardell of 124 Kaiser Court reported a hit from a westbound car on Broad Street that struck his left fender and fled.

Foster Storer Sumner Street Tenth Street F. van Horn Scranton Avenue Cleveland van Horn Storer Lee Charles Ardell Kaisercourt Broad Street Lodi

Rockne considered for Columbia post before Ritola chosen

Historical note recalls Knute Rockne as a serious candidate for Columbia University football coach when Percy Haughton was contracted. The board finally chose Willie Ritola, the Flying Finn and former Harvard coach, on the last ballot amid era speculation. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders ad claims help for children with common ailments.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame Columbia University Percy Haughton Columbia Athletic Board of Managers Harvard

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