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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

7

Philip Orleck PAYG penalty in the Ghana

Philip Orleck, convicted of murdering a Mansfeld Reformatory guard, endured hours of hysteria before dying last night on death row. He reportedly threatened Warden Thomas when a visiting woman was denied access, prayed aloud, forgave those who wronged him, and faced execution with a final defiant moment.

Columsues Anna Joan Hickman Chillicoche Orleck Orlock Thore Orteck Rabbit Jacob Tarshish Jacob Myers Jack Neninsey Grieck Pnre Egtier Reicbi Wardeo Thomas

Boy Hurt in Fall From Grocery Truck Seeks $25,000

Ten year old Jono Virant sues owner John Dovala for 25,000 claiming injuries after being invited to ride on a grocery truck’s running board. The suit, filed in comm.11 court by Wake Virant, alleges the truck traveled too fast on FE 24th Street causing him to fall and suffer fractures and other injuries.

Jono Virant Lorain John Dovala Globe Avenue Johe Wake Virant Johny Dovela Joe Sznakats John Joe FE 24Th Street Liv Oakwood Grose Avenues Jorn

Four Men Plead Guilty To Intoxicating Liquor Charge

Four men appeared before the mayor in police court this morning and pled guilty to intoxicating liquor charges. They were fined five dollars and costs and committed to jail until paid. The arrests followed imbibing from a denatured alcohol container near the council chambers last night. Names listed include Ed Marsh and James Leonard among others.

Ed Marsh Chase James Leonard Edenw Hem

Montgomery Co organization pen e setzt at Eagles Park

More than 3600 readers from across the Third Ohio District are expected for the Montgomery Co event tomorrow at Eagles Park. Among visiting dignitaries scheduled to speak are Senators Frank B. Weis and S. D. Fess, and Congressmen Ros G. Fitzgerald and James T. Bese, plus numerous state officials from Columbus.

Dayton Thtird Ohig Montgomery Co Eagles Park Frank B. Weis S. D. Fess Ros G. Fitzgerald James Tbese Columbi

Ten Questions Answers on Classified Page

A quiz titled Ten Questions Answers lists queries about notable buildings and events. Questions reference world famous hotels, earthquake resistant structures, sites linked to presidents and revolutions, and landmarks in cities such as San Francisco and Paris.

Smoked Glass Kid Baffles State Police in Chase

Cleveland police and New York state troopers hunted Joseph Specs Russell in a pursuit from a park toward Riverview after a fourth failed attempt to locate him in a dance hall and nearby houses. Detectives feared he had fled toward Pennsylvania mountains as a helicopter joined the search.

Niagara Falls Jatviy 5 Cleveland Joseph “Specs Russell Riverview Park New York State

Park funds debated as council weighs Cascade Park needs

Public discussion centers on 5 040 dollars needed for park work this year and how 44 600 in bonds plus 329 000 in 1927 and 270 600 in 1975 were not yet issued. Council asks for detailed spending plans and visits the park before approving financing amid road, land, and bridge questions.

Éhy Wilford Park Commission Park Bee Ida Winsard Rue Wovoods George Richwine EL H.y Terrell Coun Throneh Cascade Park Courceil Milley

Sandino conflict interrupts with air raids and troop actions

Reports from Nicaragua describe Sandino’s forces resisting in a church tower with a truce offered while U.S. aircraft from Managua bombed Ocotal. American planes reportedly landed near the town, warnings spread, and later air strikes targeted Sandino’s snipers as forces clashed in the mountains.

Sandine Sanding Ocotal Managua Sethal Toan Manscua Ammunitier Geotal Maine Cartlander Bruce Sandino Jace Sandino’s. Tarees

Ordinance Bans Gasoline Pumps on Sidewalks and Streets

City council passes an ordinance prohibiting erection and installation of gasoline filling pumps on sidewalks or streets with fines from sixteen to one hundred ninety two dollars per day as separate offenses. A sewer line extension to connect Lexington avenue and Taylor street sewer is approved. Mrs George Meyers reports her car on West Broad Street damaged by an unknown woman who fled the scene.

Pass Ordinaauve Spiras Valassis Broad Street Lom 4 Lexington Avenue Taylor‘ Street Valassia West Broad Street George Meyers Spruce Street

City Council Hears Sidewalk Complaints and Protests

City council last night heard numerous complaints about sidewalks on Greeley Street Marseilles Avenue and other repairs. Items included a protest against a white way assessment on Broad Street and a request to build a refreshment stand and gas tank on West River Road. A plan to add street lights on Bev Court and North U Street was recommended.

Greeley Street Marseilles Avenue Olne Yaeh Street Betoren Midlke Avenue Arcnue Poterson Street Bond Street West Avenue White Way Thomas J. Armstrong Broad Street Armstrong H. M. Fulton West River Road Cownci Fire and Police Committee Counci Bev Court U Street

Two Wives Sue for Divorces in Common Pleas Court

In common pleas court today two cases of divorce were filed. Mrs Bernice Stam seeks restoration of her maiden name Bernice Sears and alimony with a demand for furniture. She alleges gross neglect and extreme cruelty including weekly assaults and threats by Stam. Mrs Butterbauch says her husband has been willfully absent for three years and drove her from home in 1920. She seeks divorce and child custody. Lace mantillas valued up to 1500 USD are noted among Span tish aristocrats.

Common Pleas Bernice Stam Uferhauzh Stimid George Stam E_ 28th street Lerain Bernice Sears Wrnunds

Bag Explosion Kills Lattin and Injures Three in Delta

Toledo dispatch reports James Lattin 31 vice president of Lattin Market Co died in a gas explosion that also burned Marriett Deming 20s and Euphania Dunbar 17 in Delta Ohio. William Howells and Mrs Howells aided victims. Mrs Howells is daughter of Dr Deming.

Toledo James Lattin Lattin Market Co Marriett Deming Ralph Deming Euphania Dunbar Delta Dam Ing Wiliam C. Howells Columpus

Dash of Crewless Street Car Sparks City Investigation

Cleveland Railway Company began an inquiry after a 25 block crewless street car rode from Lorain Avenue car barns last night. The runaway endangered pedestrians and traffic, collided with one auto, and halted after Hart Wilson boarded the car platform. Officials would not comment as full probe started today.

Cleveland Cleveland Railway Company Omciasis Lorain Avenue Wilson Hart Hart Trafic Merri li Hare Hart

Tax Office Open All Wednesday For Collections

The county treasurer announces the Tax Office will stay open until 4 pm Wednesday to collect taxes without penalty. Wednesday is the last day for payment, with the books closing at 4 pm. On Monday over 1.5 million dollars had been collected, with more than 300 thousand on Tuesday and 200 thousand at the treasurer’s window.

Arthur H. Waters Waters

Inventors Frink Brothers Plan Europe Visit

Lancaster notes O J Frink resigns as service director to join his brother R L Frink on a trip to Europe. They seek to introduce Frinkite a refractory for furnaces and glass melting claimed to resist up to 1600 degrees. The pair aim to meet jetting glass manufacturers in France. Herman Ester 20 is jailed in Fairfield County on a charge involving a nine year old girl. Prospect Club committees plan talks with Logan Gas about extending a line into Marion counts village.

Lancaster J. Frink R. L. Frink Europe Herman Ester Fairfield County Prospect Commercial Cluic Logan Gas Company Marion Counts

Extradition sought for John S. Mad from Kansas City to Cleveland

Legal steps proceeded to extradite John S. Mad from Kansas City Missouri back to Cleveland on a fraudulent check charge. County Official Edward C. Santen prepared to seek Governor Donahey’s papers, with papers to be rushed. Police say Madil used the name Lee Dillon to pass a worthless check for 72 dollars.

Cleverland John S. Mad Cleveland Kansas City Edward C. Santen Donahey Columbis Hill J. J. Dy Madill Lee Dillon Prinse Madil

Petition For Gas Extensions On Caroline St

Residents of Caroline Street present a petition to the city council seeking gas extensions. The service director said many applications exist and a council resolution could prompt the gas company to provide the extension, with the matter referred to the gas committee after the solicitor noted the franchise duties.

City Council Caroline Street City Service Ges Company Fas

Death notice for Miss Warrin Seeley and John Huffman

Miss Warrin Seeley died Saturday night at Old Ladies Home and was buried Sunday afternoon in Amherst. John J. Huffman died Sunday morning at his home aged 76 years, survived by five children, two sisters and six grandchildren. remains to Sudro Funeral Home with later funeral announcements.

Warrin Seeley Amherst Jonn J. Huffman Ghudren Elmer Boyd Westertile Qhiu Frank E Columbus CE. Gruman William J. A Schroeder Detroit

Dethruva Lyndes Dies at 27 in Elyria Family Notice

Deiruva Lyndes daughter of Forest and Mrs Atta Myers of Elyria died this morning at age 27. Survived by father Otis Lyndes of Bates and siblings Harver, Dalla, Marcia, Orville, Ellen, and Marilyn. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Deiruva Forest Lyndes Fiches Atta Myers Elyria Otis Lyndes Bates Haryer Dalla Marcia Orville Elen Marilin

Nicaragua Desegates Urge U S Withdrawal From Nation

Nic araguan delegates at the Pan American Federation of Laine Congress approved a resolution urging President Coolidge to end US forces in Nicaragua. They cite the July 28 battle near Ocotal where 200 to 300 Nicaraguans were reported slain as proof that foreign intervention threatens Nicaragua’s sovereignty.

Washington Pan American Federation of Laine Congress Pre Coolidge Coun Veil Ocotal Pacific Nicaragua

Oberlin Split Double Header In Park Street Field

Oberlin business men defeated students 2 1 0 in the first game then lost 2 0 in the second game of a double header at Park Street field. Funeral for Mrs. Lucinda Smith Jackson held in Oberlin after heart failure death Saturday in Norwalk. Mrs. Jackson aged 60s. Oberlin briefs note injuries and local visits including Mrs Walter Gaiter fracture, Cleveland visitors Mrs Foster and Mr Ralph Rowland guests at local homes.

Oberlin Park St. Field Lucinda Smith Jackson Norwalk Heart Fulure Ig W. F. Braint Foster Cleveland C.H. Sage Lake Ralph Rowland Eva Wellington Frank Horer North Pleasant Street

Sues For 10000 For Injuries In Motor Smash

Mrs Alma Baumantz sues Samuel Kahn for 10990 damages in common pleas court over a May 27 auto collision on Oberlin road two miles south of Elyria near Stop 2. She alleges her closed car was struck by a truck driven by Kahn, causing contusions over the body and cuts, with injuries to spine and back while riding with her husband.

Oberlin Road Common Pleas Court Alma Baumarr Samuel Kahn Middle Avenue

Father Sues for 20000 Over Amherst Accident

Thomas W. Nelson files a $20000 suit in the local court seeking damages for his daughter Ladena Nelson of Amherst who was injured August 1 1926 on Elyria Avenue when a delivery truck owned by Otto Ice Cream Dairy Products failed to stop. The petition states Ladena suffered a concussion a broken back and spinal injuries leading to paralysis and loss of mobility. The driver was charged with negligent operation.

Amherst Nelson Thomas W. Nelson Ladena George Meikle Otto Ice Cream Candy and Dairy Products Company Sandusky E. B. Dun Farms Company Castalla Elyria Avenue Merkle 3 Ison

Markets and Livestock Prices from Cleveland to Minneapolis

Report of varied market quotes across commodities and livestock. Hog receipts up, cattle and lamb values steady, beef and pork prices listed. Chicago wheat and corn quotes, oats and lard figures. grain and flour movements in Minneapolis and Toledo. Includes numerous regional price points and product types.

Chicago Brothers United States Virginia North Carolina Kansas Missouri

Ford Settles Court Costs and Libel Suit

Chicago July 19 Aaron Sapiro settled part of his one million dollar libel suit against Henry Ford. He said he did not seek damages and would not disclose the exact settlement sum. Ford had retracted articles against Jews appearing in the Dearborn Independent.

Chicago Aaron Sapiro Henry Ford United Press Sapiro Morer Deaborn

Leprosy Case Reported in Ohio City

The Ohio City leprosy case involves Katine Prohatis of Martins Ferry, listed as mild. The Public Health Service confirmed the disease and ordered restriction of the victim's outdoor activities. transmission risk is noted.

Colusabls OL. Falyi Esce Ghio Sezte Katine Prohatis Martins Ferry United States Public Health Service Mosis

Elyria Drum Corps Set for Canton Parade and Ohio Meet

Lorain County unit 249 and local volunteers prepare to attend the Ohio Legion convention in Canton with a parade and drum corps contest. Elyria men join the group, aiming for first place as locals anticipate a large turnout and strong support. A report notes a March event outlook and pride in statewide participation.

Lorain County la Societe Des Hommes Et Chersuz Witham Sudro Doe E Nichols Bill” Bartlett Foster Dirlam A- T_ les Jack Marichal Robson Tiske Leonard Wagner Drumsionaires Bulge Corps Hitria Pot American Legion Canton Elyria Drum Aue Basie Corps George HH Allen Ohio Department Hatel Elyria

Murder Trial Details Reveal Coercion by Charley Birger

Witness Harre Thomasson testified that he killed an unknown man on orders from Charley Birger. Birger and associates, including Art Newman and Ray Ryland, face trial for complicity while Thomasson claims his brother Elmo aided the plot before dying in a bombed house fire.

Brenton Ell Harre Thomasson

Light company ordered to repay fees to customers

In Columbus July 19 a public utilities commission ruled that the Suburban Light Companion and the Suburban Power Company must return all fees charged to prospective customers. The Non-Utility Company was barred from further contracts with the Power Company’s customers. The decision labeled the actions as reprenhensive and warned against unlawful use of a non entity to circumvent law. The ruling followed testimony that deposits of 19 cents per customer were collected in error and related suit filings against related firms.

Colembus Suburban Light Miust Suburban Power Company Hardin LPB Browncoun Smahkins Comini Comini Ivuts Tw Raciper Krhineer Fromm Nribts Brown Nenwitlay Minkme Cua Jade Pus Reen Astomer

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