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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
12
Six gunmen opened fire on a Broadway jewelry store wounding a clerk and killing owner A Rodack, believed to avenge a previous confrontation during a robbery. The attackers fled in a large Mue sedan after two entered the shop and fired through the windows, about 16 o’clock.
ZANESVILLE OH July 22 Three prostrations from the heat follow yesterday's record breaking temperature. Government thermometer marked 98 at 2 30 pm and several others exceeded 100 with one at Terrace Fire Station 106. Mrs Willis Bailey society leader is seriously ill while recovering from a long illness. William Search 42 was overcome at work in Kearns Glass factory and taken home by ambulance. A Hast Pike resident and others at various plants reported minor prostrations. Today is cloudy and hot.
East 4th Street was opened to traffic this morning after weeks of closure for brick resurfacing from East Ave to East River Street. The Court Street and Middle Ave intersection will also open this afternoon. City officials thank Southwestern 04 motormen for safety during repairs and report no accidents despite temporary tracks and traffic confusion.
Haven authorities report three bullets recovered from the crime scene with one from a victim's head, one on the driveway, and another from a window sill. Mayor Swartz seeks a 100 member nonpartisan committee to design a cooperative plan to pursue the killers.
At Dayton a July 21 high of 97 degrees caused many heat prostrations with several deaths and recoveries. Across Ohio and neighboring areas, drownings and heat incidents were reported in Cleveland suburbs, Conneaut, Mingo Junction, and Barbertown. Paramedics treated numerous cases as the heat wave intensified.
A Bert B Buckley campaign representative spoke with the Chronicle Telegram noting Buckley of Payton aims for State Treasurer after a prior bid for Attorney General. The Republican contender, active in the party and district central committee, previously served as state parade marshal and assistant attorney general under John Price.
Martin Bauer Elyria weather prophet maintains a daily weather record for years and uses it to forecast the coming year. The report notes hot days cool days and rain on specific dates including the 5th 22nd 25th 27th and 28th with ten very hot days and ten cool days.
A force of thirty-five students from the State Agricultural College at Columbus reports completing a study of the corn borer in this and Cuyahoga county and heading to Pennsylvania. They found evidence in lake townships with many caterpillars on corn leaves, most destroyed where possible, and anticipate potential quarantine for the district this year.
John E. Burandt aged seventy one months and nine days died at home on Indian Hollow Road after a long illness. Survived by wife Nellie and seven children Adolph of Sindson Ohio Wra Ah HH P e a lsath of Cleveland Gus of this frilv Mrs B W Pildscher of Hancock Michigan Mes G Schoo of Bristol Connecticut Mrs T Theess of Revenna Ohio and Rev WAL of Ashland North Ca. Seventeen grandchildren. Golden wedding anniversary in June 1926. Lived in Graflog township thirty five years. Member of St Johns Lutheran Church. Funeral at Rudra Funeral Home Saturday at 1 30 and at St Johns Lutheran Church at 2. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR notes outline financial pressure on a Cleveland bank involving Belknap and Belknap allies. The text mentions Belknap traveling to Cleveland for bank offers, a secured deposit certificate, and a curiously charged courtroom scene with defendants including Belknap and Jones. The exact charges and outcomes are not clear.
Unmistakable evidence suggests the president had peo ple support for a national union government akin to wartime France. Courmergne reportedly favored the plan after a chamber petition carrying 305 deputy names, a parliamentary majority, reached him.
In Barberton on July 21, Fred Saber 12 and Joe Haber 14 drowned while swimming in Lake Anna during a heat wave visit to relatives Mr. and Mrs. Maystrand. Fred stepped into a hole and disappeared. Joe leaped in to help but both were submerged. A passerby alerted rescuers who recovered the bodies as police worked for nearly an hour without reviving them.
Richard Urdg T of 396 12th street was brought to Memorial Hospital at 1 75 this morning after a hit skip crash near Ninth Street. A woman driver struck the boy, dragged him about fifteen feet, then fled as witnesses described a bright yellow dress and two children in the back. Police say she will be arrested on reckless driving charges if found.
Irene Gallager seeks a divorce from Frank Gallager on grounds of neglect of duty and extreme cruelty alleging quarrels at home and dismissal requests for alimony. They were married August 19, 1920. Mabel Kramer asks alimony from Sidney Kramer alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty claiming failure to support and alleged assaults.
Miss Cadtys Filler age 20 of Bond Street Tyrie was rescued from drowning while bathing at Lake View Beach the night of July 2. A companion said she was ducked and fainted. she was carried ashore and after medical effort she was taken to St Joseph's hospital.
Judge Art Webber set bond at 1000 for Val Regia of New York who pleaded not guilty to transporting and stealing liquors. Regia was arrested Tuesday on the Higrin Cleveland road by Deputy Sheriff Leonard Adams after a search of the auto yielded several cases of liquor and other items.
In Boston four new deaths were reported as the heatwave persisted with rising humidity and scorching air. Dozens of prostrations occurred during the morning rush hour while crowds gathered at beaches and parks. New York beaches saw thousands sleeping exposed to the muggy night.
Washington July 22 The Van Sweringen billion dollar railroad merger involving five systems is being shaped and will be presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval by August. Commissioners have been briefed on the modified plan after meetings with P and M J Van Sweringen, who dealt with the earlier plan the commission rejected. The first plan languished nearly a year amid opposition from Chesapeake & Ohio stockholders. The Pere Marquette directors voted to adopt the terms, seeking freedom from commitments if the commission has not acted by February.
Local secretary of the Red Cross Miss F. M. Smith announced an extension for applications to veterans War Risk Insurance. Veterans may obtain details by contacting her at the Red Cross office or the Loram County Bank building. Floyd Kaiser was fined $1 plus costs for driving a car without a muffler, after pleading guilty to the charge in police court.
Karl Hallis fined 17 and costs after pleading guilty to violating a traffic ordinance. He failed to make a safety stop at Broad and Chestnut. Snooning parties at Gowood and Hamilton reported. Officers Obbits and Flamitton dispersed a couple. Western Reserve Finances sues for mortgage foreclosure on Turner A. Ridenour property. Olda Stall of 136 Tight Street cut his right hand while cutting grass and was treated at Biritt Memorial Hospital.
Dave Mirkbride of 1st Eastern Heights suffered a right foot injury yesterday afternoon when a heavy beam fell at the Fox Farnace Company. He was taken to Elyria Monorit hospital. condition not reported. A grass fire on Huron Street near Elby Street was quickly extinguished by Squad Ca. 1 with no damage.
Charis Laird, 70, partner in Baird Reoe general merchandise at Pataskala, died when a fast Penns Ivana train struck his auto at the Marine Street crossing. The car was demolished. Laird was a director of the Peoples Bank of Pataskala.
MooBellers of West Rivers was fined $1 this morning for giving a short weight in potatoes sold to George Shepherd of 110 Williams Street. Reiler pleaded not guilty to selling undersized potatoes reported as a half bag, about three pounds under weight. The mayor Varry Hinkson and city official George W. Savage testified to the sale and weight dispute. Shepherd claimed the potatoes were sold by bak es and he questioned the weight.
Fort Worth grand jury continues detailed inquiry into the shooting of J. Chipps, a friend of Mayor Meacham, at the First Baptist Church area by Minister J Frank Norris. Eighteen witnesses awaited. total testimony reaches twenty five as more are summoned. New testimony from Fort Worth Welding Co. owner Robert Fury contrasts initial claims. Officials expect the probe to extend through the week with additional witnesses. The scene and timing raise questions over whether Chipps was slain in Norris office or near the ante room, with police noting Norris may have been alone at the scene.
Youngstown July 22 A 32 year old employee Feed Lunepranke died today from injuries after being caught in machinery at the Republic Iron and Steel plant. The accident occurred during ordinary operations and is under investigation by plant officials.
The proposed Boy Scout camp location is disclosed as 20 acres on the Hoerrick farm near the water works, three miles southwest of town. Land costs $20 an acre totaling $400 with about $200 needed for fencing and camp buildings. Board of trustees includes Wells, Watters, Chebey, Jones, Barrick, and others. committee plans a Monday meeting to organize campaign.
New York July 22 A sharp daily rally in industrial stocks and French government bonds followed yesterday's scare over a potential Bank of France suspension. First prices rose 1 to 3 percent. French dollar bonds recovered Tuesday losses. The franc gained to 2.27 cents as confidence grew. money renewals held at 4 percent. Republic Iron and Steel benefited from a 4 percent dividend. United States Steel rose. American Can led gains above 98. Baldwin Locomotive General Motors Hudson and other motors also advanced while oils and rails lagged.
G. G. Babbett pleaded guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated and was fined $25 and costs by Justice I. Conaway. He was arrested on the Penfield road after striking a telegraph pole. his car was badly damaged and he was released after payment.
Ben B. Dowell filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas asking reversal of the probate court May term judgment on Minnie L. Dowell will. He seeks to restore all property lost by the ruling and have the judgment set aside.
Bowling Green Ohio July 22 The largest mid-summer graduating class on record here received diplomas and degrees at the annual informal exercises today at the state college.
Markets report slow, mixed cattle and hog receipts across Cleveland and Toledo. Prices vary by grade with steers, heifers, and cows showing different ranges. hogs mostly lower. Also notes on eggs, poultry, apples, and potatoes with regional price notes and commodity highlights.
Gunmen kidnap 25 miles from Ferguson prison farm in a raid that leaves guard William Rader dead. Warden Speer says Rader was sole guard on duty and believes the raiders were former convicts now at large. Authorities chase two automobile loads of armed men as the escapees, already serving long sentences for robbery, vanish into the countryside.
Bear Lake Minn July 22 Upset marks open to medal play in the Western Amateur as Chick Evans Jimmy Johnston Kerie Carter defending champion Russell Martin Dexter Cummins Eddie Held fall back. Johnston eliminated by Frank Dolp 1 up in 19 holes. Jirkn Touans best J Manion. Ward defeats Lt. Willing. Medart clears Miller 1 up in 13 holes. Remaining field includes players from Pacific Coast Kansas City St Louis Minneapolis Chicago. Today's pairings list Stem vs Tyr ya Doll vs Hunter Modart vs Knepper Hisert vs Ward.
Monroe Leiby of Youngstown killed himself with a revolver today amid concerns over finances. The incident occurred in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 22.
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