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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

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Warrant Issued in Mattapan Case of Edith Green Death

Boston police report dismembered body of 18 year old Edith Louise Green found in Mattapan. Dr Thomas E Walsh and wife charged with murder after James Vincent Ford confession that he helped in an illegal operation. Ford said Mrs Walsh knew of the case and Mrs Walsh commented on the situation.

Boston Edith Louise Green Mattapan Thomas E. Walsh Crowley Munnicips Edith Louise Ateen Tod Michael A. Crowley James Vincent Ford Misgs Green Ford

Minister speaks on America and her ideals in Lorain

Rev. F. P. George of Lancaster Ohio addressed a large crowd at the Lorain court house last night speaking on America and her ideals. He urged vigilance against internal and external threats to Americanism, attacked sensational magazines and racy films, and urged preservation of the Constitution public schools and the Bible. He praised American virtues and appealed for steadfast support of these ideals.

F. P. George Lancaster Ohio Lorain Coart House America Moving Pictures George Charleston Reifeht Rea- Rap The Kian

Calcutta Riots Leave Four Dead and Dozens Hurt

Four persons were killed and more than fifty injured in Calcutta as Hindu and Muslim communities clashed after a Hindu procession passed a mosque. The riot erupted in the early afternoon and spread through the surrounding areas amid chaotic scenes.

Calcutta Agaite Dlay

Sweden’s Queen Victoria Taken Ill With Heart Ailment

London dispatch reports Queen Victoria of Sweden is seriously ill as condition worsened today in Stockholm. The monarch is said to be suffering from a heart affection, prompting concern from the Swedish court and international observers.

Sweden London Victoria Stockholm

Four Bandits Steal Silks From Dyeing Company

Four masked bandits bound and gagged the watchman at Famous Piece Dyeing & Finishing Co and escaped with silk valued between $3,000 and $10,000 in Pagmarua.

Pagmarua Aca Joey Jr Piece Dyeing & Finishing Company

Camping Trip Ends in Tragic Drowning near Marietta

In Toronto Ohio, four year old Robert Lee Smith died after drowning while camping on the Muskingum river. Searchers recovered the body after a night of river dragging as 14 Toronto families began their return home. The boy vanished while playing near shallow water as parents prepared supper during a weeklong fishing outing.

Mariatta Muskingum River Robert Lee Smith Walter Smith Toronto Ohio Hea

Tagore Says His Life Near End in Europe Visit

Tagore Nabindranath Tagore, noted Indian poet and philosopher, told reporters near Vienna that he felt the end of his life was near. He said heart trouble troubled him and that he went to Europe to consult specialists.

Tagore Vienna Nabindranth Tagore India Europe

Farmer Exds. Live Reynoldsburg Tragedy Report

John Jones aged 40 died from a gunshot wound described as self inflicted amid personal crisis. The coroner’s report cites despondency as the apparent cause. A sale bulletin notes the incident occurred in Reynoldsburg during July.

Reynoldsburg John Jones Corone

Missing Detroiter in Elks Balloon Race Sparks Federal Search

Chicago officials seek army and navy aid to locate the Detroiter entry of the Detroit lying society in the Elks national balloon race. Thomas Wolfe calls a meeting to urge federal authorities to begin a search as the craft remains missing for about forty eight hours with figures Guy Guernsey and William McFarland involved.

Chicago Army Navy Washington Detroit Lying Society Thomas Wolfe Chicago Association of Commerce Committee On Aviation Guy Guernsey Elka Committee William P.mcfarland Chicago Aeronautic Society

Court Adjou rns as April term slows to few trials

There are few new cases filed and the April 1 term is largely done for jury trials. One judge remains for equity matters and motions while trial work is idle. Clerks catch up on backlogged work and the sheriff’s office enters a slack period with fewer papers to serve and patrols focusing on reducing speeding arrests.

Sheriff's Office

Suit 9 Filed for 5400 Damages in North Ridgeville Crash

Virgil Marshall files a 5450 damages suit in common pleas court alleging negligent operation by Anthony Orlowski of Buffalo New York after a July 11 collision in North Ridgeville left Marshall seriously injured and his car wrecked.

Court of Common Pleas North Ridgeville Virgil Marshall Anthony Orlowski Buffalo New York Tr ix Marshall Auto

Lorain Man Fined In Disorderly Conduct Charge

Perry Shaner of Lorain was fined $5 and costs in police court this morning on a disorderly conduct charge brought by W. M. Olsen. Olsen said Shaner, intoxicated, jumped on his running board after Olsen tried to avoid him on Lodi street and demanded a ride to Lorain, conduct described as loud and boisterous.

Perry Shaner East 30Th Street Lorain W. M. Olsen 155 West Street Olsen Shaner Lodi Street

Police exonerate driver of truck in Dallas crash

Police exonerated the truck driver after an investigation found a pedestrian, Chas Yukas, collided with the vehicle yesterday on Mechanic Street injuring his leg. Police chief E. J. Stankara said the runner caused the accident.

Dames Dallas Mechanic ‘Street Chas Yukas Fhe E. J. J Stankara

Bullets Rain on Broadway Wounding Six Bystanders

New York reports Glen Miller a Buffalo youth alleged gunman who tried a restaurant hold up on Broadway. He was captured after a gun battle with police. bystanders including Edith Argus and Della Susal were wounded as crowds fled. Miller remained hospitalized in serious condition with four bullets in his body.

New York Glen Miller Buffalo N. Y Broadway Polyclinic Hospital Miller Maloney Niley Benson Chase the- San Flander

Woman jailed for contempt over brass lamp dispute

Blanche Stoney of 310 Ninth Street sits in county jail after refusing to surrender an old brass lamp in a divorce dispute with Alfred Stoney. Judge W B Thompson sentenced her to five days for contempt, after she admitted the lamp was in Cleveland but would not surrender. She fainted before sentencing but later entered her cell and vowed to fight.

Blanche’ Stoney Ninth Street W. B. Thompson Alfred Stoney Cleveland Lhfe

Pleads Not Guilty To Liquor Charge

Edward Godfrey of 420 14th Street faced police court arraignment on a liquor transportation charge. He pleaded not guilty but admitted a pint of liquor was in his car when nabbed on North Street last night. Mayor Harry Hinkson slated a hearing at 7 pm tonight.

Edward Godfrey 14Th Street Godfrey North Street Harry Hinkson

Bank Robbers Association Organized, Says Laniyer

Denver July 15 Delegates at the American Bat Association convention discussed Oscar Carlstrom attorney general of Illinois who charged the Bank Robbers Association of America exists in the United States. The group allegedly protects members, aids escapes, and has headquarters in Syracuse New York with parallels to bootlegging gang networks in Chicago.

Denver American Bat ‘Association Oscar’ Carlstrom Torney General Illinois Carlstiém United States Bank Robbers Association of ‘America East Ar Rabbee Sadi Ae Firat Me United Stdtem Pan Organization Thei Vartatrom Syracuse N.Y Chicago

Voters to register before August primaries in Elyria

Lorain county Board of Elections sets registration before the August primaries in Elyria. Voters who did not register in 1924 or newly eligible may sign up at 38 precinct booths, date likely the Monday before the primaries, August 3. Transfers allowed for movers. estimated eligible voters range from one to ten thousand.

Lorain County Board of Elections Elyria

Young Lad Injured In Yard Fractured Leg

Four year old James Guthrie of 30 Glair Street was admitted to Elyria Memorial Hospital after a bicycle accident in his front yard. He sustained a fractured left leg when a bicycle rider lost control and struck him.

James Guthrie J. B. Galthrie St Glair Street Elyria Memorial Hospital yesta+ fay Little Lad X Neyele

Governor Ferguson in Train Crash Ends in Engineer Death

Governor Miriam Ferguson was shaken but unharmed when her Santa Fe train struck an open switch and collided with a freight train near Temple Texas at 2 a.m. The engineer G W Chew of Clethurpe died in the wreck and the fireman sustained serious injuries while several others were hurt.

Temple G. W. Chew Clethurpe

Final Tribute GAA to Week Final Tribute GAA to Week

West Wheaton Mass July 16 Under military guard the rise of John A W Weeks former secretary of war lay in state in the First Unitarian church here today while hundreds of persons including officials of state and nation filed by slowly in a final tribute The body bore from Sinclair Weeks home son of the former war department chief to the church shortly after ten o clock this morning by eight stalwarts from the Thirteenth U S Infantry and a military guard of honor of 22 accompanied it Funeral services will be conducted from the church this afternoon without ostentation following which the body will be taken to Mt Auburn cemetery for cremation and temporary burial Later the ashes will be removed to the national cemetery at Arlington Va for final disposition Honorary pallbearers announced included Major General J G Charborde Retired Senator William M Butler of Mass Senator F W H Gilette of Bass jov Alvan Tuller William H H Coolidge Senator George Kinsen of New Hampshire General J T Hines chief of staff S A Attorney General J Sugent Postmaster General New Secretary of Labor Janey Davis and Secretary of War Dwight Davis

West Wheaton Mass John AW. Weeks Péreona Sinclair Weeks War Department U. S. Infantry Mt. Auburn Cemetery National Cemetery Arlington, Va J. G. Dharbord William M. Butter F. WH. Gillet Bass Alvan T. Tuller William HH. Coolidge George Kinsen New Hampshire J. Hines Staf S.A J. Sugent New Janey Davis Dwight Davis

Erieside Bible Conference Opens Friday in Willoughby

Annual meeting of the Erieside Bible Conference opens in Willoughby on Friday. A program features several prominent speakers. A number of Elyria residents typically attend the event.

Erieside Bible Conference Willoughby Elyria

Power House Men Join Strike at Interborough Plant

New York July 15. Sixty two power house men from one Interborough plant joined strike headquarters and signed up with motormen and elevator men who walked out over a week ago. The addition brings strikers from one plant to seven. The strikers say forty two comrades would not meet for the midnight shift.

New York Interborough Ewitehmen

Heroine braves fire and water to save airman

Portland woman Mrs Ola Rieck waded into blazing water beside a downed US airman Lieut Willing Knaut to free him from the wreckage and flood. She unfastened safety traps and dragged him underwater, saving his life despite burns as city firefighters rushed in with pilot R P Parshall for hospital care.

Portland Ore Willing Knaut Eemy Reeseer Vancouver Barracks Ola Rieck Knaut R. P. Parshall Aa Passchect Parshall Koaut Will Hye

Two Die as Car Hits Crowd at Interurban Stop

A sedan driven by C. G. Craw of Mall City Nebraska plowed into a crowd waiting for an Interurban car, killing Jasper Nicholson aged 78 of Mast Glenn Lod and Steese Lowe aged 24 of Glen Ayr. George Higham of this city was injured, possibly losing a leg. The crash occurred at a stop station today.

Aculletin

Building Permits Report For Elyria And Lorain

The Ohio State Association of Builders Exchanges reports June building activity in Elyria with forty seven permits for $74,050. last year thirty eight permits for $72,926. Lorain issued ninety permits totaling $190,517. First six months of 1928 show Elyria at $299,455 and Lorain at $270,678.

Ohio State Association of Builders Exchanges Elyria Lorain

Noted electrical pioneer dies in Locust Valley

Noted electrical pioneer Charles Albert Coffin dies at Locust Valley home after a week of illness. At 82 he served as president of General Electric from its founding until 1914 and remained a board member until his May 1922 retirement. He spent forty years spreading electricity to the American people.

New York Chas Albert Coffin Locust Valley L. C Coffin General Electric Company Fta Ale

Twilight Park fire toll rises with missing guests

A fire at Twilight Park inn in the Catskills left twelve dead and many missing or injured. Bodies recovered include a woman’s son. the blaze blamed on an overheated furnace. Dozens of guests and staff remained in hospitals or cottages as searchers combed the ruins.

Haines Catskill’ Mountainer Tannersville Kingston Herro Nuet Ware Twilight Park Livingston Bishop Philadelphia Brinton Bishop Herman Engle Brooklyn Garmey H.R. Beardsley Norbert L. Beardsley Waterbury Conn Ernest Poatsch Fourth Street Cornelius Ekenbrecker Orange N. J Henrietta Ficken Monank Richard T. Hepnesey Convent Avenue New York City Anna Milbank Weat Ninety-fourth Kate Thomas Florence Monroe Haines Falls Mary Holmes Bilaterakill Carl Stryker Mary Erdeliyl Jinn Stryker Hove Harold Flynn Winsjow M. J. Moriarity Wynn

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