This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
1
July 3 Washington reports the 69th Congress closes a seven month session amid heat and fatigue. Leaders express relative satisfaction while noting major acts pending and elections approaching in November.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to welfare fraud claims, a northern Ohio constitutional question, jury access to evidence, and officials including a governor and Wayne County court. The garbled lines imply a legal case or investigation involving misused welfare funds and contested procedures.
The commissioner of Internal Revenue, LL W Blair, announced cuts affecting four branch and forty stamp offices, with an overall annual saving of 187,500 dollars. The move follows a decentralization plan sending auditors to field offices and headquarters, reducing the bureau's force by thousands within months.
In a north side Chicago high rise an apartment shooting left two men dead and a woman injured believed to be the dead man’s estranged wife. Police say a .45 caliber revolver was used and the woman wore man’s clothing to gain entry. A second short item notes Minnie Mee Mellen fined in police court for disorderly conduct.
A star athlete suffered burns in a garage fire at a residence of Wiltatt fiope. The driver of an automobile started for home when a gasoline mishap occurred. Hope helped render first aid to Brickman and rushed the injured to hospital as firemen battled the blaze causing damage to the garage and auto.
The Weather Bureau issues a forecast for July to 10 for the Great Lakes region. Expect mostly unsettled conditions with several shower periods and near normal temperatures. Ohio Valley to see mostly fair conditions early and late in the week, with a period of showers midweek and temperature near or slightly above normal.
Sheriff reports a black assailant struck a girl with a heavy hammer in a barn near Caledonia. victim sustained a severe but not life threatening injury. Attacker found asleep in the same barn. investigation ongoing with grand jury consideration.
Peoria July 3 Willian Fauser 60 general superintendent of S Godel and Sons Meat Plant was killed when an elevator broke control and plunged four stories. Elevator conductor C H Kerker injured and later died from injuries.
Washington July 3. The house adopted a resolution giving Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover temporary powers to regulate radio until Congress enacts a new federal air law. The measure authorizes Hoover to continue radio regulation during the new session.
Floodwaters in Hirschberg Germany erase homes and crops after torrential rains sweep through the Rieson Gebirge. Five people are reported dead as residents flee rising tides and wreckage across the valley.
President Coolidge signed a pension bill establishing 65 as the minimum monthly pension for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. Helpless veterans of those wars receive 90 dollars monthly, and widows and nurses are set at 50 dollars.
Justice S. J. George fined Jack Green $25 and costs for being intoxicated this morning. Trial of James Green on a charge of driving while intoxicated was continued until next Tuesday after deputies arrested both in an automobile together last night.
A mid‑centennial ceremony featured a patriotic speech honoring the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. The speaker praised citizens and leaders, emphasized the value of the Constitution, and recalled the sacrifices of signers who faced treason yet upheld the new nation.
Local event to unveil a World War heroes memorial in Ely Park with Senator Will scheduled to speak. Rimiars Club members plan a May 08 ceremony and city officials confirm support for the tribute.
A Elyria man charged with violations appeared in Elyria court and pled guilty this morning. Police found a basket of contraband under floorboards during a raid. the man was fined 2000 dollars, with a separate jail commitment if he commits the offense again.
Four men were injured when a gas well near Cambridge Ohio exploded, three fatally, wrecking the derrick and sending flames high. The well, drilled recently for Ohio Pure Gas Co, produced no known daily output. Firemen fought the blaze to prevent further debris and spread.
Bandits raided a drug store registering clerks and patrons present at siete on Potag. Police report unclear but note loot from the register and disrupted customers as authorities pursue suspects.
Cascade Park hosts a community program led by Knights of Columbus and Knights of Calum with a missing man search, a prize raffle, and a band concert starting at 2 00. Mayor Harris Turkson reads the Declaration of Independence at 3 00 followed by the Pledge of Faith and Judge John J Sullivan delivers the day’s address. A second ball game between Rickwine and Ashland closes the afternoon with another two hour band performance. A large crowd is anticipated for the events.
Senator Norris of Oregon resigns from a committee post amid illness and political fallout. The move follows pressure from Nebraskans and signals a shift in leadership as MeNary returns to the chairmanship at the next session in December.
The article reports on Russell Scott and others involved in a capital case. It describes the ongoing appeals and court actions, including a prior denial of a reprieve, a sanity evaluation, and potential further review by the supreme court as the death sentence stands and related hearings unfold.
July accident in Lorain fatally injures William Frank Jr a 2 year old struck by a truck while playing in front of 1820 FM street his father and another rushed him to St hospital where doctors say a skull fracture caused the death an inquest is set Coroner Perr and Prosecutor Monson to hear evidence family includes one sister Agnes funeral arrangements pending at a local church.
Two men died instantly and two were injured when premature dynamite at Lane's Trap rock quarry in Westetelb Massachusetts caused a rock shower. A score escaped. other workers began digging for missing colleagues. Names reported include Viement Grassin and Anglo Pisentelli.
Twelve gunmen raided the Merck and Company chemical plant in Rahway New Jersey. They bound eleven employees for five hours, blew the safe, took cash and narcotics valued at about 50 000 dollars, and fled in a company truck. A guard was wounded and others were restrained with wire. Police believe the raid tied to a similar Roosevelt Hospital heist last week in New York.
Three men matching descriptions of the D'Autren ton brothers were found on farms in Fond du Lac county after a 1925 Pacific hold up killed four men. Sheriff A A Briggs and deputies arrested them following tips and a folder of clues. Revolvers and inconsistent stories surfaced during county jail questioning.
July 3 issue reports a fatal shooting at the Walton farm near Newport. Hall, a 38 year old, was killed while collecting a debt from Walter Walton and was shot with a musket once used in the revolution. Walton and his sons detained. Robert Walton held as material witnesses.
Plans received by C. T. Bigat set a November 30 completion for East Bridge Street improvement. Work to begin July 6 with state estimates at 25 414 dollars. project aims to double the current bridge width.
Frieda Hempel files for divorce from William Kahn of New York citing desertion. Petition submitted July 3 in the court, with seals noted on the document.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.