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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows warrants issued for alleged abductors connected to Opal Sockwell and others. Names like Ollie E Sockwell and George Wieck appear amid garbled phrases about a car, a road incident, and a death. Further readable details are limited.
Vague notes reference indictments and subpoenas in a Chicago case with witnesses including Herby King and RM. The record mentions a September date and a continuation on Page 2.
A quarry worker identified as Slobar was found dead in his room at Slike Glawen's home in Amherst. A doctor determined death occurred suddenly with no obvious cause and a post mortem was ordered. Funeral plans remain incomplete.
The report states Hie Gardner Whitehead, who fell five floors from the Colonial apartment house to the ground, is improving. Doctors report the condition as very satisfactory despite a few unforeseen complications. recovery is expected.
In Columbus, state funds show a decrease for the year end, with totals at the close of business on June 6. The report lists funds at the close of the year, noting a reduction from the prior period and providing figures around $21,054,900.55.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a loss of $75,000 in valuables dated August 15. A curio collection of gems and a Snow car reference appear in the damaged text with mentions of a fourth man and a transfer, but details are unclear.
Police report warrants naming several University of Michigan students in a robbery case. Two suspects from Ironwood Michigan and Lawrence O’Farrell in Iran are sought as deputies pursue leads. The robbers obtained about $1,000 in cash and goods.
Miss Era Dodson was killed and her mother Ida Dodson injured when their car was sideswiped by a Congo man’s vehicle on the New Lexington Crooksville road early today. Two others suffered minor injuries as hospital reports say a steel shard was removed from a worker’s eye at nine fifteen.
Officials consider first degree charges against assailants after a boy named James suffers a severe arm injury. Community tension rises as rumors link the hit to local youth groups and a controversial handling of the case by authorities.
About 604 miners at Clarkson Coal Company's mine near St Clairsville Ohio were placed on strike by union officials. The stoppage followed reports of discharge for improper loading and other alleged refusals to load coal, with the plant noted as the last eastern Ohio operation still loading coal.
An Oberlin sermon in a park lauded education while noting religious instruction alone cannot raise a people. He urged training men and women in business too, citing 1924 educational spending of about 800 million dollars and 700 thousand college students, with 748 thousand teachers.
A two-vehicle crash occurred July 7 near Darton. Howard D. No. 15 and another motorist were fatally injured when a light car crossed paths with a truck. Witness Free Piqua reported the roads were slick and the truck had the right of way.
Fire of undetermined origin today destroyed the Irondale Hotel owned by Robert Young and an adjoining residence occupied by William Young in Irondale Ohio. Loss estimated at $5,000.
Thomas, aged 73, died from injuries after being struck by a truck last night. authorities reported the incident occurred in the vicinity, with no further details available at this time.
Baraboo Wisconsin on July 7 a post office vault theft was found after smoke revealed a large hole burned through the door. The missing stamps total thirty thousand dollars and investigators pursue leads.
In North Dakota, early returns point to former Governor L. Be Hanna as a Republican Senate candidate with a lead ranging from 14 600 to 20 000 votes over rival. Governor N. D Sorlie is also ahead in the gubernatorial race with forecasts suggesting a higher majority than initial estimates as the western counties report results. The Fargo Forum notes likely outcomes though final tallies depend on remaining precincts.
The Senate committee questioned Conner amid claims of a bribery plot involving Philadelphia officials. O Conner denied making the statements, saying they are manufactured and that he never offered or received any such sums. Reed of Missouri led the inquiry.
The Lorain county sesqui-Genteani essay contest announced two prize winners. Jud Thompson chaired the judging panel with AJ Smith and DLW Myers among officials from Ohio. Prizes include a free trip for the top elementary and high school essays on the Declaration of Independence and its impact.
A vehicle collision on the main highway near Wauseon results in one death and three injuries. James Marke, driver for Gordon Lumber Co., is reported among the injured as responders rush to Wauseon Hospital. Further details are scarce due to the damaged text.
A late bulletin reports a daylight hold up at Roosevelt Hospital by bandits who stole payroll money. The amount involved exceeded £24,000 with a portion recovered and a girl cashier held up during the crime.
A report notes a $50,000 bid for a yearling colt by Roteactan from Gainsborough. The sale emphasizes high-stakes bidding in early racehorse markets and signals strong demand for well-bred progeny.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at an appointment of an Ohio man as a minister named by the President. Details are unreadable but indicate a political appointment with Ohio ties and a presidential action.
A partial report notes 110 killed as a week of unrest reaches Egypt with authorities conducting a checkup on the situation. Details are sparse and names/readouts are unclear.
A cryptic OCR note reports a government fiscal update where Secretary Mellon notes higher receipts than estimates for a six month period. The fragment suggests a large increase in revenues and revised projections, though exact figures are unclear.
Remus to serve 568 days in county jail after sentence for evading prior punishment. The defendant fought the ruling, appealing before a federal judge in Indianapolis. Proceedings noted delays as Mayville and Mason counties were referenced in the record.
Bellevue officials report two men in a Mack truck robbed a hotel overnight and fled toward Elyria. The proprietor said the suspects claimed Chicago as their residence and intended to go to Elyria. The mayor urged vigilance as police pursue leads.
Paris reports its laws against jaywalkers as President Donn m ergue becomes the target of a crossing incident. A well dressed man outside pedestrian lines rushed him and berated him, then halted amid sudden confusion. The president narrowly escaped being run down by a passing car.
A fragmented note indicates eligibility rules for senate candidates, outlining that all participants in the race are subject to the updated standards. The text references general eligibility terms and implies a broad inclusion of contenders under revised criteria.
Fragmentary text mentions spokesmen and political alignment in 1928 era. It hints at noncommittal language and a national farm or cabinet tilt toward a friendly candidate, but details are unclear.
Report indicates jurors heard evidence on allegations linked to bribery and commissions. Joe Fritz and Col Samuel Belt are mentioned as figures in the Ohio case. jurors planned to question Harper and consider action.
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