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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1926
Page
1
The Elyria post office shows higher receipts for the first half of the year, totaling 66,992.52 versus 67,862.50 last year, a gain of 9,131.02 in aggregate. Foreign mail trends reduce registered items by 2,000, while money orders issued drop to 23,363 from 24,792.
A Colson Company representative told the Chronicle Telegram rumor of leaving Elyria is false. They rented a portion of the old Templar plant at Lakewood to house their Truck Department because limited space near Elyria is hindering expansion. The move will free space for other departments in Elyria and does not affect total local employment.
Lila Caro, 12, was in precarious condition after a razor attack in Youngstown Ohio. Police say Ramon Avallo admitted slashing the child seeking revenge for being ejected from their home. The families had lived across the street in Cillero Lug, Spain, before emigrating.
City engineer J M Powell reported on a consulting study by George B Gascoyne regarding sites in the Black River valley for a sewage disposal plant. Estimates covered activated sludge options at Murbach and Kriebal areas and an Imhoff tank plan at the Bogi site, with costs ranging from about 666000 to 1005000 dollars. The council accepted the report and invited Gascoyne to the next meeting on July 19.
Rev. W N Walker, former pastor of First Baptist Elyria, died at his home in Charlottesville NC at eleven last night. He preached in Elyria from 1924 to 1926 before health issues forced his resignation. Survived by wife, two daughters Katherine and Elizabeth, and son William Jr. Funeral services set for tomorrow afternoon.
Fred Meinke and WR Peters urged the council to proceed with paving Hamilton Street. Meinke cited a 1919 petition and 1920 council resolution, while Peters argued for the old ordinance cost share. The council referred the matter to the Street and Sidewalk and Finance committees for action.
White Pines Camp New York June 13 A White House decision reshapes plans as President Coolidge defers his Plymouth trip to host Governor Al Smith as guest on Friday. Smith suggested Friday after unavailable on Mon Tue or Wed. President delays departure from Thursday to Saturday.
Crippled Detroit boat CK-23 owned by Steve DeOriow limped into Put-In-Bay as coast guards and crewmen search after a 34 hour storm ordeal. Fourteen people endured high winds and rough seas. eight Clevelanders in another craft were rescued after a reef strike broke a crankshaft.
Akron reports a downpour from night through morning flooding streets from curb to curb. Basements in downtown areas flooded and windows shattered in residential districts. police headquarters logged numerous minor traffic incidents.
Jon Stanislauski was arraigned on a charge of violating the state food and dairy law. He pleaded not guilty to selling adulterated milk but was found guilty by the mayor this morning and fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Vera Kesner, seven, was hurled from the bicycle by her rider near Grace Hospital in Cleveland. She sustained a fractured skull and was reported at the point of death.
A young woman’s body was found packed into two cardboard boxes and a burlap bag near a Mattapan cemetery in Boston. Police and medical examiner Leary conducted a preliminary exam and hold pending determination if murder. A possible theory involves accidental disposal during student study, with pieces placed in conspicuous locations.
In New York the subway strike eased with 75 strikers back on duty and more expected to return by noon. An ultimatum from Frank Hedley of IRT gave workers until noon to reapply or face dismissal. The strikers’ union set up a re employment bureau to assist members, while some leaders say workers prefer new jobs under better terms. A derailment near Van Cortlandt Park injured twelve riders and Miss Alice Harvey of New York was seriously hurt.
About one hundred whales blocked the Lamport and Holt steamer Van Dyck forty miles off the New Jersey coast delaying her about twelve hours. Captain John Byrne confirmed the vessel arrived late. Passengers on the newly built Minnewaska also sighted the school.
Rev. F. P. George of Lancaster Ohio will deliver a dramatic sermon at the Second Congregational church last Sunday evening, now to speak Wednesday at 7:30 in front of the court house. His topic is America Her Problems and Perils. He has preached in thirty eight states and is noted for a powerful message.
In Cracow Poland on 7 July a plot to blow up a depot was foiled when guards confronted three approaching men. One intruder was killed another seriously wounded and the third arrested.
A mob of unemployed rioters in Berlin staged a riot when forced to wait in extreme heat at the government benefit offices. Police on duty were manhandled and stripped of uniforms before reserve officers dispersed the crowd and arrests were made.
A fishing smack sank off Oporto Portugal on July 13 with twenty men aboard believed drowned. Rescue operations continued as crews searched the waters for survivors and salvage efforts were organized by local authorities.
Major General Littleton W. J. Waller retired A S M GC died tonight at the Creston Hotel from pneumonia. A council resolution directs the city auditor to draw a warrant on the county treasurer for 30 000 to pay Elyria from the June 1926 tax collection.
London reports France will remit 20,100,000 this year as the first annuity on its debt to Britain, with annual increases projected to 40,000,000 and then 59,000,000. In Washington, officials warn of retaliatory action if France repudiates the Mellon Berenger accord, criticizing Paris propaganda and a controversial commodity clause.
Washington July 11 Firefighting crews report fires at the Lake Denmark arsenal area slowly dying out after a massive explosion of 14 inch shells. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Robinson travels to survey damage while Captain F M Enochs’ officers say major explosions are over and no further danger is expected despite occasional minor blasts.
Washington July 13 The army and navy prepared to weather a bombardment to remove arsenals from near large cities with senators Edge of New Jersey and Major Jackson of Baltimore pressing demands. Officers reassured that a Lake Denmark type disaster remains extremely unlikely and that munitions are stored near coasts with precautions and isolated depots. Congress holds the authority to designate sites and authorize removals.
Gerald R Martin appeared before the City Council questioning who could bid on city property north of the East Broad Street Bridge and why an ordinance outlining leasing details was published if only one abutting owner would qualify. Martin also protested all day and night parking on East Ave, saying he raised the issue with No. 4.
Cambridge Pilgrim Community Church seeks two corner signs at Broad and Prospect to guide worshipers. City Council referred the petition to the Street Committee and the Service Director with power to act.
Chicago July 18 Charter Grakelow director of public welfare of Philadelphia was elected grand exalted ruler of the B P O Elks in convention here He succeeds Judge William Hawley Atwet of Dallas Texas who was unopposed for the post
Ten bodies identified at the Brooklyn naval hospital morgue among the blast victims from the Lake Denmark arsenal disaster. Names include Lieut Herman Schrader and Harry C Brown with others from New York New Jersey and Texas. Some remains may be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in a common grave. Coffins lie in flag draped state awaiting claims.
King George V of England expressed deep regret over the Lake Denmark naval munitions depot explosion in a message to President Coolidge. He offered heartfelt sympathy to the families of those who died or were affected, and Coolidge replied with appreciation.
13 Wendell Brown, a consulting engineer for the proposed Fourteenth Street bridge project, will address the Central Business Men's Association during its regular Lorain session tonight. Evans and Wells, globe circuit flyers, are due to land at Wilbur Wright field in Dayton for refueling this afternoon.
The navy orders a formal court of inquiry after a blaze at the Lake Denmark arsenal. Rear Admiral Chant will preside as marines comb debris for damage and casualties. Officials expect substantial lawsuits against the government while protecting civilian property nearby.
Bucyrus Ohio council votes to buy the Beuy Tus water works for $600,060 from Stanahan Harrie and Otte brokers who purchased the plant earlier for $460,000 from the Bucyrus Development Company. The purchase is to be financed by 26 year bonds at five percent interest.
Middletown Ohio July 1 Gervins Ward 22 Marion Bates 9 and Ahas Canary 30 all residents of Cincinnati were arrested early today as suspects in the robbery of the Bank at Trenton Ohio several months ago. Two men are also suspected in the hold up of Andrew Jackson Sixth and Nine streets more than two months ago.
President Coolidge issued a condolence statement to the families and chiefs who died or were injured in the destruction of the naval ammunition depot at Lake Denmark New Jersey. He said devotion to duty and heroism are not confined to harried officers and extended the nation’s sympathy to the bereaved and injured.
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