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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1925

Page

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Debating Evolution Testimony Drives Ohio Highway Move

Ohio Gov Donahey plans merit-based selection for state highway director to replace I A Boulay who retires August 19. Schlesinger, Boulay's deputy and native of Xenia, is named as possible successor with a role for concrete pavement policy amid fiscal and construction funding shifts totaling about 25 million dollars.

Columbus Donahey I. A. Boulay G. Flinger Engi Boulay Boulay-Donahey Govenor Sciaw State Supreme Court Schlesinger Xenia E University Univer Kan- Missouri Hervee Toe Okinger Ue Caiek A Lim Chlesinger Ohio Federl Highway Department Bouiby

Tractor Collision Wounds Local Worker

The report details an injury after a tractor struck a machine near Lovelami. Theodore fut of 31 Wrst th street, Treenars, is injured as the wagon wheel and equipment caused harm. Paramedics were called, and medical staff are assessing his condition at the hospital.

Theodore Fut Lovelami Treenars

Runners Admit Guilty in Coast Guard Pursuit Case

July 11 report outlines charges against four men captured off Sandusky by coast guards near Sen ty station. Edward Melean of Detroit pleaded not guilty as the case continued to August 3. The pursuit involved a party in a boat containing two others, with mentions of Clifton Crd and Nos no five bullets in the chase.

Carson Sandusky and KE United States Cem Martin J. Monehen Senty Toc. G T. Edward Melean Detroit Clifton

Convicted suspects arrested in New York case report

Several individuals including Naples and De of Pittsburgh were arrested by Officer Metzler in New York. They faced fines and jail, with varied payments and outcomes noted as the county handled the penalties. A separate incident reported a high tension burn on Richard Sutorius at Grafton Company premises leading to emergency care. Julia Gyu Lorain files for divorce from Louis Lorain, seeking child custody and support terms for Elizabeth.

Michaelly Nelsoy Naples Joe Pittsburgh J. L. Metzler New York West Cecera E County Naples Saingle Senger Grafton’ & Company Richard Sutorius Grafton Julia Gyu Lorain Louis Elizabeth Divid

Rugg Obituary Highlights Oberlin Seeker of Kind Ways and Wits

Martin L. Rugg died at ten in Oberlin at his daughter Mrs George Hubbard’s home. Born September 5 1849 in Chester Vermont he studied at Colgate Seminary and College and served as Baptist minister in several cities. Survived by three children and many grandchildren he had lived in Oberlin four years after his wife’s 1919 death. Funeral expected tomorrow afternoon.

Oberlin Martin L. Rugg George D. Hubbard Woodland Avenue Chester Vermont Colgate Seminary New York Salem Oregon Vicw Columbia Oregon City Urbara Kingis Vancouver British Columbia New Westmister B. C Jastiy Columbus Blaze

Chagbe Denies Writing Of Letter In State Politics Row

Columbus Ohio July 16 Attorney General Crabbe denies writing a mysterious letter published July 11 in The Wees alleging extravagances in the executive mansion. He says the letter was handed to him and that publication would be improper. State Auditor Tracy and Kealey weigh in, noting figures are public records from the state offices.

Columbus Crabbe Mvergoor Donakey Gen Crabbe Tracy Mai Kealey Tero Tranor State of Chin

Paul Flynn Sr. Dies. Rites Planned

Paul Flynn Sr. died at BMiyria Memorial hospital at age three in a local era wreck of text with multiple OCR errors. Survived by two sons Jack Flynn of the iEidetread Company and Paul Flynn Jr. of Chicago, a daughter Mrs Phillip Boylan, three grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. He came to Holyria six years ago from Newport Kentucky. Funeral at St Marys Church Friday at 9 AM. burial in Newport Kentucky.

Paul Flynn Bmiyria Memorialospital Jack BE. Flynn iEidetread Company Paul Keiynn, Jr Chicago Phillip Boylan Siste Fiynn Hlyria Newport Kentucky St Mary's Clurch

Abandonment Ruling Delays Lorain and Southern Rail

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission will not permit the Lorain Ashland and Southern railroad to abandon service on August 1. The decision revokes an earlier July end date and orders further hearings to decide if the line should be discontinued. Train service remains between Custaloga and Lorain for now.

Ramsey R. R Lorain, Ashland and Southern Railroad Columbus Ohio Publictinties Commission Ohio Farm Bureau I Hs Tim F1 Bureau Utilities Commission Custaloga Larain

YEGGS STEAL $50,000 IN JEWELRY AT STANLEY'S

Five armed men entered Stanley's Jewelry Store at 269 West 125th Street during a rainstorm, overpowered clerks, and hijacked the vault of diamonds and jewelry worth more than 30,000 dollars. The incident occurred in New York as the bandits departed with the loot.

New York Stanley West One Hundred and Twenty- Fifth Street

Growing Ill Feeling Lengthens Odds Against Scopes Trial

Dayton crowds turn increasingly anti evolution in the Tennessee trial with resentful feeling toward the defense. Judge Warren is keeping order as defense counsel John Randolph Neal appeals for the defendant John T. Scopes. A defense conference shows Darrow Scopes Malone Nepl huddled together.

Dayton Tennessee John Randolph Neal John T. Scopes Darrow Scopés Malone Nepl

Dayton Trial Echoes as Scopes Family Faces Fate

Dayton Tenn July 16 reports Father Thomas Scopes believes his son John Thomas Scopes will be convicted in the anti evolution trial. The elder Scopes says the world has acquitted his boy if it knew him and the theory of evolution. A photo play on Market Street draws attention amid community tension as Judge John T Raulston weighs the case.

Dayton, Tenn Dayton Thomas Scopes John Thomas Scopes Scopes

Autos Collide Leaving Wooster Man Pantsless

In Wooster on July 16 Harry Bogner a prominent local merchant faced a street collision when two cars grazed each other. One vehicle pushed toward him and a doorknob tore free from his trouser pocket removing his pants leaving him wrapped in a shawl and joking that such events only happen in movies.

Wooster Harry Bogner Bogner

Oberlin and Elyria Wire Stealers Fined

Charles Presly of Oberlin and Sam Simon of Elyria were arrested on charges of stealing wires from the Green Line railroad Co. Presly received 30 days in jail while Simon was fined 160 dollars and paid the fine. The pair were arraigned before Justice J. George. Uniform gun law proposal discussed at Indianapolis convention of police chiefs.

Charles Presly Oberlin Sam Simon Elyria Green Line Railroad Co Presly Simon J. George Indianapolis Ind International Association of Police Chiefs Duncan Matheson San Francisco

Gover nor urges padlock of Summerland Beach until sanitary laws obeyed

Governor Dey asked the State Health Department to order the closure of Summerland Beach at Buckeye Lake until sanitary violations are corrected. Dr J Monger, state health director, is away on a trip through the East studying stream pollution plants, delaying action. The move follows violations of state law cited amid ongoing investigations.

Governa Board of Health Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake Columbus Dey State Health Department J. Monger

Stolen Ero Flyria Incident Leaves Community on Alert

A fragmented report describes a theft with a vehicle or item labeled Ero Flyria missing near Alley on Pitts. Police are investigating as the note hints at a large sum involved and possible threats. residents report fear and nearby businesses increasing security.

DUREAU CAC Trial Dates Revealed Yet This Week

Justice J. G Conway will hear cases before the Bureau as part of hearings expected to draw farmers from Hardin County. The proceedings come amid a district court calendar with anticipated large attendance and ongoing legal action.

J. G Conway Taday Conway

Oberlin professor takes stand in Dayton Scopes trial

Oberlinite Prof Maynard Metcalf testified on evolution citing science does not deny divine origin of humans but was cut off by objections. The trial saw Bryan Jr. join disputes as State seeks to exclude scientific testimony while Darrow argues to broadcast experts.

William K. Hutchinson Dayton Tenn Scopes Irish William Jennings Bryan Clarence Darrow Darrow James A. Allen Dayton Baptist Metcalf A. Thomas Stewart Ralston William Jennings Bryan, Jr Young Bryan Scopes Earth Stewart

County Health Report Details Vaccination Drive

Oberlin reports over four thousand residents vaccinated for immunization during the year ending July 1. Diphtheria vaccine totals declined from 100 in 1921 to 21 in 1924. Typhoid shots, Von Pirquet tests for tuberculosis diagnosis, and overall vaccination efforts are described by the county health bureau.

Oberlin Agdinstem Sorainty Bureau of Health Tr. W. Tealth von Pirquet

Ice Shortage Feared in Dayton as Stores Run Low

Dayton residents fear a complete ice famine as city storage holds only about 900 tons and shipments from Pennsylvania begin. Prices jump to sixty five cents per hundred pounds while shipments move in box cars due to lack of refrigerator cars and expected heavy shrinkage.

Dayton Pennsylvania

War fades, rulers shift as world headlines stir

Paris reports renewed vigor in Morocco against Abd Tim and rebels. Berlin states Prince Wilhelm may reenter politics, contradicting long held beliefs. Boulogne notes Miss Lillian Harrison sails Cape Griz Ner to challenge the British channel. Shenandoah departs from Nutley NJ to join Virginia Capes maneuvers with the Atlantic fleet.

Paris Abd -Tim Morocco Berlin Wilhelm Boulogne France Lillian Harrison Buenos Aires Cape Griz Ner Snaehurst N. J Virginia Capes

West Virginian Will Head Power Magnates Cedar Point

W E Power of Huntington West Virginia will become president of the XE Central Geographical Division of the National Electric Light Association succeeding T O Kennedy of Cleveland. Nomination by the committee equals election with balloting slated for tomorrow. The committee also recommended reelecting D L Gaskill of Greenville as Secretary-Treasurer.

Cedar Point W. E. Power Huntington W. Va T. O. Kennedy Cleveland XE Central Geographical Division National Electric Light Association D. L. Gaskill Greenville

State Restes Its Case in Joseph Kirby Trial

Delaware July 16 The prosecution rested the state's case against Josiah Kirby former president of the Cleveland Discount Company on a charge of larceny of stock Proceedings adjourned until this afternoon Luther Day chief counsel moved for a directed verdict of not guilty and arguments were to follow

Joseph Kirby Delaware,o Josiah Kirby Cleveland Discount Company Common Fleas Jowell Luther Day

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