Auditor Warns State Finances May Collapse by Sept First
State Auditor Joseph Aracey warned that if current government operations continue, the treasury will be depleted by September 1. He cited a June 30 center revenue fund balance of 8.4 million, down from 25.0 million in January 1924, and urged new revenue sources totaling about 6 million annually to restore a balanced budget. Officials corroborated the warning, noting similar fund declines and pending transfers to highway and state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qolumbur
Joseph Aracey
Tracy
States General Revenue Fund
Center
General Revenue
Tracey
State Treasury
Labor union elects Elyria central officers in hall
G P Barry, Painters Union delegate, named president of the Elyria Central Labor Union. Rudolph Rosskoff and Charles H Kopp named vice president and treasurer respectively. Other officers include Carl Schultz recording secretary and Andrew Murray sergeant at arms. Trustees are George Chinqua and George Mills. Next meeting February 8 to install committees and appoint chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Barry
Painters’ Union
Elyria Central Labor Union
Painters’ Hall
Rudolf Rosskoff
Molders’ Union
Charles H. Kopp
Barbers’ Union
Carl Schultz
Carpenters’ Union
Andrew Murray
Building Laborer's Union
George Chinqua
George Mills
Charles Kopp
Ofice
Auto collision reported at Chestnut and Lodi streets
H Miller of Furnace Street told police yesterday his car was hit by a vehicle driven by Edwin Wieck of R. D. 4 at the Chestnut Lodi corner. Miller said he applied the safety stop. Officers said neither car was badly damaged.
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H. Miller
Furnace Street
Edwin Wieck
Chestnut and
Lodi Streets
Miller
Sinking ships cluster as cargo freighter vanishes in Caribbean
A storm at sea sinks the freighter Corevus bound from Portland to New York. rescue ships rush to aid. The President Roosevelt's crew launches a lifeboat that is swept away. two men die. The Vacuum, damaged after colliding with Solvang, holds 28 of 29 crew. The sugar cargo valued at 400 500 dollars. Leviathan with 1122 passengers and Aquitania with 4022 passengers face delays en route to port.
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Portland
Ore
New York
Roosevelt
George Friend
Antinoe
Ernest Heltman
Wirthanen
Finland
Flessingfor
Vacuum
Paulspore
N. H
Lack Of Lights Cited In Car Accident Case
Clare Standfield arraigned in police court on a charge of parking without lights on West avenue, allegedly causing an accident to George Baker’s car last week. Standfield pleaded not guilty and posted $40 bond. Baker testified Standfield’s lack of lights damaged his radiator and fender. Also, Mike Horvath pled guilty to intoxication and was fined. Maud Boelzner and Edna De Hart were bound over to the Court of Common Pleas on grand larceny charges with $1,000 bond each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Standfield
West Avenue
George Baker
Baker
Standfield
Mike Horvath
Maud Boelzner
Edna de Hart
Court of Common Pleas
Colonel’s Future After Army Suspension Revealed
The article outlines Colonel Mitchell facing a strict suspension from duty and potential military restraint through 1930 or a resignation to pursue a broader air service role. It notes offers from commercial aviation, film contracts, and possible political ambitions, with friends debating his next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Tie
Army
Congress
Wisconsin
Confession Details Slay Case and Acknowledged Cries
The suspect admits to killing a woman after she demanded money, describing a frenzy and strangulation. He recounts choking her, finding no heartbeat, and confirming her death in a signed statement to police.
Examiners Take Charge Of Bank In Bridgeport
The state banking department in Columbus Ohio announced its examiners had taken charge of the Dollar Savings Bank at Bridgeport at the board of directors request. They will liquidate assets likely and will not disclose the bank's financial condition. The department said reports the bank has gone broke would be erroneous. Further records will be reviewed before issuing a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Banking Department
Dollar Savings Bank
Bridgeport
Banka
Tssking
Senate Debates Swanson Reservations on Court Amid Irreconcilable Fights
The article details Senate discussions over Swanson reservations to the Court and attempts by Irreconcilables to push substitutes. It notes require two thirds Senate votes for treaties and possible withdrawal rights, with leaders aiming for a vote by Thursday or Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Friends of the Court
Senate
Walsh, I
Montana
Walsh
Swanson
Lenrodt
Wisconsin
America
Congress
Moses, R
New Hampshire
Pepper
League of Nations
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Pennsylvania
Willams
Missouri
League
Indictment Accuses Coast Guard Officers in Rum Running Case
District Attorney Huckner says twelve crew members of the Maloney perished when the ship sank off the Atlantic coast. The grand jury charges include bringing 318 cases of liquor aboard Coast Guard boat No. 126, with three defendants then Coast Guard members, plus bribery and conspiracy to bribe officers. Sixty-one defendants named. thirty at bail totaling 268 000. A separate report notes a brown suitcase with formal clothes stolen from West Third or Fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory R. Huckner
Maloney
Atlantic
U. S. Coast Guard
Dwyer
Classification Talk at Elyria Rotary Meeting
Elyria Rotary heard a talk on Rotary classification led by Classification Committee chair Howard Morgan. James Thomas outlined the method, President A L Werner urged adding new members, and Robert Clapp was introduced as the club's newest member. Seven members planned to attend Bedford charter ceremonies.
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Elyria Rotary
Howard Morgan
Morgan
Rotary
James Thomas
Rotariinga
A. L. Werner
Bob. Stark
Rockledge
Florida
Robert Clapp
Bedford
Sam Squrre
Charles Savage
Dean Burns
D. A. Baird
Ralph Murbach
Charles Sotherden
Trial of Josiah Kirby in Cleveland Discount case nears end
In Cleveland on January 26, Josiah Kirby, former head of the Cleveland Discount Co, faces closing phases of his trial on charges of using the matla to defraud. His testimony on the stand was frequently interrupted by government protests as he contends with claims from Ray L. Poland and other witnesses. The court limited contradictory testimony due to Poland's absence. The jury deliberation could begin Thursday.
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Cleveland
Josiah Kirby
Cleveland Discount Co
Kirby
Ray L. Poland
The
Discount Co
Real Estate Transfers and Local Developments
J P tones transfers to Ela Adair and Wallace transfer to Lorain for 23000. Guardian Trust Co to Antone Sveto lot 168 block TD West Shore allotment Sheffield Lake 500. Jos ia Serozewski to Frank DBrerasz half interest in Int 4336 Sheffield Land Co to Lorain 3000. Stanford University finances three new dormitories from athletic profits. St Louis claims greater resident support in majors. Irish Free State stamps designed by a 20 year old girl.
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J. P. Tones
Ela Adair
Wallace
Lorain
Guardian Trust Co
Antone Sveto
West Shore
Sheffield Lake
Josia Serozewski
Frank Dbrerasz
Sheffield Land Co
Irish Free State
Lincoln voters share letters to Chronicle Telegram
Readers loyal to Lincoln write to Elyria Ohio paper inviting more comment. One veteran recalls enlistment age issues at Johnson's Island and voting for Lincoln in 1864, noting many underage enlistees and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle- Telegram
Abraham Lincoln
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Lincoln
Old Court House
French, Creek
Avon
Johnson’s Island
Johnson's Island
Markets Cleveland Produce Cleveland
Produce market prices listed for butter eggs poultry cheese apples potatoes cabbage tomatoes and onions with regional Ohio figures and ranges. Butter up to 48 1 2 cents per pound eggs 37 1 2 to 41 cents per dozen firsts to westerns. Potatoes 2.69 to 2.75 per bushel. Tomatoes 2 26 per basket. Cabbage 45 to 60 per ton. Onions 2 45 to 2 89 per hundredweight.
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Cleveland
Ohio
York State
Baldwins
Live Stock Markets Report From Cleveland and Toledo
Cattle receipts in Cleveland 2060 with a steady market. Prices for fat steers, butcher steers, cows and bulls listed. calves receipts 200 with steady veal prices. Sheep and lambs receipts 500 with slow market and mixed ranges. Hog receipts 2000 with 26 cent higher market and varied price tiers. Toledo hogs receipts 1000 with steady market and price ranges for mediums and heavies. Cattle and veal calves steady. sheep and lambs market lighter with prime wether and lamb prices given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Toledo
Choice Lambs
Widow’s Marriage Proposal Sparks Question About Job
A widow at her wash-tub endures polite talk from a male friend who proposes marriage. She asks if he loves her, he vows yes, and she grudgingly refrains from joy while continuing her work. The anecdote ends with a quip about job security.
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Widow Jones
Youth Accused of Robberies Held in Jail
Albert Carelli a 21 year old Pittsburgh youth freed from a life sentence for murder in Pennsylvania sat in a Central police cell in Burton Ohio after being accused of four robberies. Police say they have an open and shut case against him and he faces possible indictment in Ohio while Pennsylvania authorities seek return to answer charges.
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Cleveland
Albert Garelli
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Burton
Pardon Board
Central Police
Carelli
Josephine Laurie
James Gibson
Deaths of Mrs William Seddon Miss Kate Grindle and Mrs Belle Benson Baker
Mrs. William Seddon died suddenly at her home aged 52 leaving six children nine grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at two from her home with burial at Ridge Lawn. Miss Kate Grindle aged 81 died at J M Knapp’s home and will be buried in Ashland after services there. Mrs Belle Benson Baker formerly Belle Benson a teacher in Elyria Union School died January 11 in Berkeley California.
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Williasl Seddon
William Seddon
E W. Bell
Lorain
E. R. Jones
Oakland
California
R. H. Edwards
Springfield
Massachusetts
Leslter
Cuyahoga Falls
Gilbert
Elyria
Erick
Sddon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kirby
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Kate Grindle
J. M. Knapp
Columbus Street
Mary Jeffries
East Avenue
Miss Grindle
Ashland
Sudro Funeral Homse
Reverend Brown
A. GB. Baker
Heta
Arabelle Benson Baker
Berkeley
Cal
Belle Benson
Elyria Union School
D. A. Baker
Norwalk
U S Recognition Denied for Nicaraguan Leader Chamorro
The State Department in Washington refused to recognize Gen Emiliano Chamorro as head of the Nicaraguan government. Secretary Kellogg considers Chamorro a disturbing element and says his rise comes by devious means. Also noted is a comparison showing Jack Dempsey earning more money in a single fight than Jim Jeffries did in his entire career as heavyweight champion.
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State Department
Washington
Emiliano’ Chamorro
Chamorro
Nicaragua
Kellogg
Republic
Jack Dempsey
Jim Jeffries
Toledo Bathing Suit Arrest Shocks Washington Court
In Washington a judge postponed the case of Benita Kennison a 19 year old Toledo woman after she arrived in a scarlet bathing suit and silk pajamas. Police say she drove into a lamp post following a chase, with Velma Kennison and a man named John Hoffman in the car. Hoffman was not arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George H. McDonald
vAnother
Benita Kennison
Toledo
Benita
Velma
John Hoffman
Ruling on Ohio tax appeals guides refunds
Ohio Attorney General Crabbe issues ruling to the State tax commission stating that taxpayers who pay protested property taxes before a pending tax appeal loses the right to refund if the appeal is later allowed. The decision nullifies many appeals filed in recent years where taxpayers paid under protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Tax Commission
Crabbe
Meeks Attack Suspected In Oberlin Hatchet Case
NUMBER SIX Continued from Page 1 reports that Meeks fled to Oberlin after attacking his wife. He had left home when police pursued him. The couple had separation history and Meeks faced a prior disorderly conduct fine. The woman died from a crushed skull though recovery was hoped. Police seek motive as witnesses recall a scream and Meeks fleeing in an Overland car toward the west. He spent time in Cleveland and was later found, with his wife taken to a standby meeting before returning home. Authorities suggest domestic trouble preceded the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Meeks
Lloyd Sweet
F. W. Tarnke
Cleveland
Felice
Woman beaten by husband may die
Kenmore Wisconsin January 26 James Jordan 32 an employee at the Firestone plant battered his wife with a hammer during a quarrel early this morning then went to a fire station and asked for police Mrs Jordan is in Peoples hospital expected to die Two children ages 13 and another were in the house at the time Jordan told firemen I hit my wife on the head with something I do not know whether she is dead and I do not care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmore
James Jordan
Firestone
Peculiar Shooting Claims Wife and Infant Victims
In Gallipolis, January 26, Edward Pierce, a furnace worker, allegedly dropped a pistol while inspecting a plate, causing a bullet to discharge and fatally strike his eight month old son Troy and seriously wound his wife who held their baby. Doctors said the mother would likely recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edward Pierce
Pierce
Troy
Leaders Guests Of President At Breakfast Today
President Coolidge opened his White House breakfast series with a table of about a dozen Republican House leaders. Speaker Nicholas Longworth described the session as a general discussion of congressional matters with nothing decided.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
House
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U.S
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St. Louis
Eta
M. J. Braman
Joe Walcott
Wilmot Printing CO
Masonic Temple
Babe
Mercersburg
United Dry Cleaning Co
Blue Bird Sweet Shoppy
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Leader Shoe Store
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