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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
8
New York July 15 boxing officials weighed heavyweights Jack Dempsey and Paul Berlenbach for their world bout at Ebbets Field tonight. Delaney tipped 166 1 2 pounds, eight and a half pounds under the limit, while Berlenbach came in at 174 1 4 pounds and appeared in stronger shape.
London July 1 Formal conferences between General Lincoln C. Andrews United States prohibition director and British officials regarding administration of the Anglo American rum running treaty opened at the foreign office today. Lord Austen Chamberlain foreign minister assured Andrews of full cooperation. Andrews said the reception was fine and a good start should accomplish much.
New company to be formed as Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation with 3,000,000 no par value common shares. Directors of Columbia Gas and Electric Co and Ohio Fuel Corporations approve merger plans in New York on July 15.
Number One continued from Page 1 describes Ford in a cell under tight surveillance on an accessory before the fact to an illegal operation charge. Police fear he may attempt suicide as murder warrants are issued for Dr Walsh and another man amid rumors a second doctor might surrender.
Survivors recount heroism as a Jersey City fire at a resort inn causes serious injuries and property damage estimated at 225000. Coroner Baldwin suspects some missing personas were burned beyond recovery while investigators uncover two human remains and note extensive damage.
In Chicago on July 15 a parade drew about a hundred thousand people along Michigan Avenue. Bakersfield, California won the national zouave drill contest with Buffalo Sevens and Jackson, Michigan taking third. Charles Graketow was installed as grand exalted ruler of the Elks, succeeding Willem Hawley Atwell, in a ceremony with state leaders and the second grand lodge reunion attendees.
Fruit growers report a banner cherry season with brisk demand. Roy Brightbill notes one hundred trees laden with fruit and many city visitors travel out to buy or pick on shares, while in the western counties hundreds of trees need harvest to save the crop.
Akron fire department leaders dispatched a crew to Akron General Hospital to aid 8 year old William Cody during anesthesia for adenoids and tonsil removal. Doctors used the prose pressure method with lungs oxygen support, restoring the boy after an hour of effort.
Camp plans near Wellington for 16 boys as Scouts prepare a new site about a mile from town in a wooded area. Oberlin League of Women Voters to host 7.30 pm meeting Friday with Florence Allen and other speakers at Oberlin High School. Rev Garwin to preach as Finley takes vacation with family. Baptist notes include banquet for victorious men and boys on Friday July 20 and activities at Pleasant Street and Wagner's Grove with Mrs. Haim teaching.
At Dover New Jersey on July 16 the Dover arsenal began cleanup after a string of explosions. Lieutenant Richardson led squads removing dangerous non munition items from the affected area while a civilian claims board opened to process losses. A separate inquiry will assess causes and advise on future storage of high explosive ammunition.
London reports the Association of Headmistresses condemns girls for not starting work early. The annual convention cites many girls object to rising at nine, blaming personal reluctance to leave bed for workplace idleness.
The meeting this evening by the American Legion convention committee aims to finalize arrangements for state convention entertainment, hoping for the largest city event yet with much detail to complete. Olive Van Derveer files for divorce from W Van Derveer settled on May 20 after alleged cruelty and neglect. she seeks alimony and restoration of her maiden name. The Board of Trade dinner at Hotel Newell plans a 6:15 start with W B Stewart speaking, promising a timely address. Traffic court sees Howard Bishop fined for speeding on Lodi street, Morris Beckner also fined for exceeding 15 mph on Broad street. The Johnson County Beekeepers Association meets July 19 at Eben and Mrs. Vincent’s home with A I Toot factory experts attending.
This evening at seven o clock Geovga Babcock announces a jump from an airplane into Lake Erie. The stunt will take place at Municipal bathing beach, forum, with the parachute to be pulled off at Riverview Park as part of a Civic fly event under the American Legion.
Five days after a London man Leo Weimer Sr wed Mrs Minne G Wermer of Columbus a divorce suit was filed in Madison County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Berlin officials report inspections found inadequate telephone booths and that average conversations run long.
Detroit July 15 millionaire chain store operator Sebastian S Kresge filed suit for divorce against his second wife Doris Mercer Kresge. The action follows earlier separations and a NY suit for alimony later withdrawn. An affidavit of non residence states Mrs Kresge’s last legal address as 75 Park Avenue New York City. Judge Dingeman ordered her appearance within three months to answer the complaint, to be published in Wayne County. Three hundred postmasters from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky formed a tri state organization at Hotel Gibson banquet, selecting officers for the new group.
London reports the Charleston endures despite bans as royal approval and hotel acceptance grow. A potential Charleston conference in autumn aims to define permissible moves. Meanwhile empire air routes rapidly develop with London schedules to India Australia New Zealand and Canada. The Bribery and Secret Commissions League exposes cooks and maids colluding to extort commissions from tradesmen by food tampering and laundry sabotage in fashionable households.
Joseph Morton a 23 year old Boston music instructor was beaten and robbed after giving two youths a lift in Covington Kentucky. Morton was kicked from his car a short distance from the city and the assailants fled with 200 dollars from the 2000 dollar auto. Morton was en route to Cleveland from Louisville and is hospitalized in St Elizabeths.
Mrs Loutee Tucker 20 died after inhaling nitrous oxide gas during a tooth extraction at Dr Robert M Shells Cincinnati office. Coroner D C Handley ruled death from gas inhalation. Survived by husband Clarence W Tucker.
Cleveland and Toledo report mixed price moves for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Hogs at Cleveland market steady to higher with Yorkers around 14.75 and pigs near 16. Stirring cattle trends show good to choice butcher steers about 8 to 9.5 and cows 4.5 to 5.5. Toledo prices list mediums at 14.50 to 14.75 and calves strong. sheep and lambs slow trade.
Detroit and Chicago reports detail Russell Scott facing execution for murder while Robert Scott receives a life term. A looming conflict unfolds as the condemned brother seeks hope. their mother Rita Scott reacts to the trial and sentencing as both men await fate.
The German embassy warned U S investors of large losses from speculation on German roath issues and the paper mark. It explained the paper mark currency was abolished and bonds were revalued in 1925, with values tied to the rate of revaluation. Dr Hans H Dieckhoff urged consulting banks or German official agencies before investing in the currency before the creation of the new telchsmark.
Timothy J Doyle aged forty nine died at 7 30 this morning at his Elyria Avenue home Amherst from pneumonia after sudden illness last Saturday. Born in Pittsburg he lived in Amherst sixteen years. Survived by wife and eight children James Katherine Mary Agnes and William at home Stella Timothy Harry Ophelia in Pittsburg. brothers James and Charles Doyle in Pittsburg. Member of St Josephs Catholic church funeral plans to be announced.
Liberty Bond operations begin in New York with quotes for the first through fourth bonds. First bond 102.105, second 100.24, third 101.8, fourth 102.19, indicating ongoing market activity and pricing for liberty bonds in mid July.
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