09 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1926
Page
1
The region endures scorching temperatures with forecasts of 90s and 100s across Ohio and nearby areas. Reported deaths include five Ohians amid the heat wave while beaches draw crowds and emergency measures rise.
Four people are dead after a severe storm swept through Kentucky causing torrents of rain and widespread damage. Homes and power lines were ruined as weather intensified. emergency crews report multiple injuries and significant flood impacts across the affected counties.
In Chicago a torrid wave affected the area with reported unusual weather and related notes. Residents recalled a 92 degree reading and observed intense conditions around late evening.
Two people were injured when a Warsaw express train collided with a fragment tram near Lycznia, Poland. A short distance from Wereaw, the crash disrupted service and prompted emergency responders to attend the scene.
Carmi Thompson described as “eyes of the president” reaches Manila to conduct inquiries into Philippine affairs. Thompson remained noncommittal on his plans. Local report also notes fire crews extinguished a tar kettle blaze on Court Street using a fire extinguisher.
The Board of Education approved a 1927 operating budget of 427 155 62 for Elyria public schools, a 15 percent increase over the prior year. The board also asked for 14 000 for the general fund and 5 500 for the building fund, plus a $56 343 rebate from O P S Company for a meter error dated May 2, 1927, with another meeting set to award next year’s coal contract.
Police say 28 year old Thomas Hammill shot a man and his wife’s son after a dispute over returning to him. Hammill was captured following a chase. Victims' conditions were not disclosed.
A miniature tornado struck Hoosier City 15 July causing partial destruction of three buildings and flying debris across roads. Cars lost tops and six garages were demolished though no casualties were reported.
American film producer Carl Laemmie is in extremely grave condition after an appendectomy upon arrival in London last week. Doctors hold out some hope for recovery, but his condition remains dire and critical at his office in New York.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a railroad employee, Lindl Burkhardt, 40, of Pennerbanmia, collapsed at the round house as temperatures hovered around 36 degrees. The incident underscores dangers faced by workers during extreme heat.
An Amsterdam Brussels mail plane crashed today near Brussels killing three people, including two Dutch passengers and the pilot. Authorities say救 the scene is under investigation and weather conditions are being reviewed for cause.
Severe rainfall causes widespread destruction in southern Germany. Rains persist through July and hit a famed resort, with damages in crops and property. Four people die in Munich from related flooding while cattle drown in floods near Goring and other areas report crop losses.
Chicago reporters recount the Durkin murder case as jurors weigh if he killed federal agent Edwin Shana han or acted in self defense. The trial included defense and state closing arguments with Judge Hatre Miller delivering the jury instruction.
Two boys were sentenced by Judge Ho Cox of Probate Court yesterday afternoon to reform school after being found involved in a local robbery ring. The youths from nearby addresses were linked to gun thefts and minor robberies in the area.
In a police court in Caasmar Tony Demas faced a charge after a quarrel at Woodford Ave over chickens. Demas claimed threats were made and produced witnesses to show it was Chesmy who started the dispute. Judge Hindson dismissed the case after testimony, warning both parties to leave the neighborhood.
Malcolm Jennings longtime Ohio Manufacturers Association secretary and former Marion Star business manager was found dead at his Columbus home. Heart disease is suspected after several weeks of illness. Jennings, born in Marietta, lived in Athens and Lancaster before moving to Marion where his Harding connections began. He survived by his widow Mrs. Ethel Dunn Jennings.
Party leaders establish Washington headquarters for a fall campaign. Senator Gerr Rhode leads the Senate committee with Swanson guiding the speakers bureau. Republicans mobilize resources and appoint key operatives for nationwide campaigning.
Senate elections committee issues first batch of subpoenas in Illinois race case involving Frank McKinley and Smith. Witness lists kept private pending subpoena sorting as investigations target alleged funds and influence in the 1920 Illinois senatorial campaign.
A delegation led by John M Nolan from Jefferson and Carroll counties returned from Columbus after meeting Governor Donahew who will seek state funds to maintain a nine mile stretch of the old Morgan trail between Saimes He and Berg sholz Ohio.
A 16 month old baby Victra Adams died from a fractured skull after a car strike near Avon on Lake Road caused by a dragon fly entering the vehicle through an open pipe line. The infant was in the rear seat and died hours later at St Josephs hospital.
A subway wreck during a first day strike at South Perm Lewington Avenue left a ten car train derailed through a concrete wall and fire. Passengers escaped, one injured. reporters assaulted. authorities ordered a full inquiry while interborough workers threaten midnigh strike action.
About 20 000 Mexican miners threaten a strike in Mexico City on Saturday if the American foreman of the FT Ro narro mine raises Briggs is discharged, according to a late report from Wexico City.
New York reports the first identified body from the S 5 S sinking is Lieut Frederick D Foster of Nutley N J. Second identified is Seaman John Joseph McCarthy of New York City. Gruesome body recovery began at Brooklyn navy yard with six more bodies sighted in torpedo room.
Two Michigan women identified as Mr. Yale of Royal Oak and Mrs. H Dunesan of Detroit were killed when their car collided with a freight train at the Bigbour crossing on the Pius Highway five miles south of Dayton. Duncan was injured in the same incident.
A Carey area farmer set detour signs on Route 22 near Toledo causing motorists to pay 25 cents to pass through a meadow. A state report cites a three mile stretch of bad tread, a bridge reconstruction, and an estimated toll collection of about 12.6 dollars.
Three speeders were fined this morning in Justice S Jo George Court. Each defendant was assessed 379 and fined in cash. The fined individuals include R A Bush of Detroit AC Isaac of Cleveland and Marion Ik Kingel of Marion.
In Indianapolis a daylight holdup at a downtown hotel ended with one policeman dead and one citizen fatally wounded. Two well dressed bandits fled to a park. one was wounded, the other captured. Proprietor EFF Beyers opened fire prompting the exchange. Policeman John F Buchanan, 30, died. citizen Paul Shafer, 36, was fatally injured aiding in the capture.
A collision occurred on Chestnut Street when Mrs Delhrich driving a 38 Vulcan Street vehicle was struck by Mrs Fisher near 77 Broad Street. The report says Fisher failed to see Delhrich’s car until too late. Delhrich’s left rear fender was bent and dented. Fisher’s front fender and tires were damaged.
In the northern woods near the White Pine camp President Coolidge and his wife face forest fire danger. A Marine detail led by Lieutenant Stack warned crews after smudges and mosquitoes sparked blazes in heavy timber around their vacation area.
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