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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

Page

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Deadlock Persists Between Bankers and French over German Loan

London July 25. A stalemate remains between the International bankers group and French diplomats on the 200 600 000 dollar Dawes plan loan to Germany. Premier Theunis and Premier Herriot confer with officials while committees revise sanctions and default terms. The big five and finance experts convene as four o clock Monday approaches with no clear progress.

London International Bankers Group Germany Theunis Helium Anre Herriot France Hughes

Rum runners fined after arrest in Vermilion gasoline launch

Two rum runners captured Wednesday night by Sheriff Underhill in Vermilion were fined 500 dollars plus costs by W. B. Thompson. Joseph Stone pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and Claude LaFountain to possessing it, each claiming ignorance of ownership. LaFountain cited boat debts and claimed his brother in law could pay the fine.

Underhill Posse &T Vermilion W. B. Thompson Sach Joseph Stone Claude LaFountain Stone LaFountain Ford

Electric Fate for Schools Proven

The board of education met to review power rates from Ohio Public Service Co for the technical high school workshop. They will hire an engineer to estimate a generating plant and consider cyclone insurance for school buildings. Three new teachers Paul Hostetter Myrtle Heynes and Francis Barnes were hired for the grades.

Board of Education Ohio Public Service Co Lorain Paul Hostetter Myrtle Heynes Francis Barnes

Death claims Robert Ladow

Robert D. LaDow died at 2 30 PM at his home 119 Kaiser Court at age 72 years 8 months. He is survived by wife Minda a daughter Mrs J D Weiss a sister Mrs BR Baird and several nieces and nephews. He lived in Elyria nineteen years and worked at Colson Company. Funeral Sunday July 27 at 12 30 from his home Rev Burner officiating burial in Brighton Cemetery.

Robert Ladow Robert D. LaDow Kaiser Court Minda J. D. Weiss Aister BR. Baird Brighton Neiees Elyria Colson Company Rev. Burner

Fire damages big limousine at Damm home

Firefighters were called to Joseph Damm’s residence at West Avenue and Seventh Street at 1 15 AM after a passerby saw a blaze in the garage. Delays occurred due to a wrong location. A large Damm limousine was damaged, with the front seat badly burned. The car was insured.

Joseph Damm West Avenue Seventh Sttreet Damm

American Flyers Run Test Flight Before Transatlantic Route

In Brough England on July 25 the American round the world crew prepared a test flight to ensure planes are fit for the Atlantic crossing. Mechanics fitted new radiators and final touches were completed on the pontoons as preparations proceed. Italian flyer Lieut Loca tells of a companion flight from Pisa to Brough to join the Americans across the Atlantic.

Brough Eng Atlantic Rome Loca Pisa England

Church drives down attendance in small churches

Foreign briefs from Rome, Gristonal Canal Zone, Tokyo, Belfast and London report varied developments. Immodesty protests hurt local church turnout. British battleships Hood Repulse and Adelaide sail for Kingston after canal transit. Japan central committee agrees on recognition terms for its government. Pacific Navigation orders two ships costing five million each. Bucharest rumors of a revolution and foreign troop movements surface.

Rome Gristobal Canal Zone Hood Repulse Adelaide Eday Kingston Jamaica Parama Canal Tokio Japan@CenMinet Belfast Ireland Pacific Navigation Company

Davis Living Quiet Life on Island

Davis the Democratic presidential nominee spends a systematic vacation on Seven Hundred Acre Island near Bar Harbor Maine. He maintains a regular schedule and friendly, quiet interactions with locals while political leaders seek access. Andrew J Peters predicts strong appeal in New England and Maine may join his tour. Campaign manager Shaver reports favorable organization plans progressing.

Dark Harbor Islesbro John W. Davis Chas Dana Gibson Davis Locust Valley Long Island Andrew J. Peters Boston New York Pattangall Namnes Maine Clem Shaver

Brazil Revolt Spreads with Battles Near Sao Paulo

Dispatches from Santos report fighting at Saroca and Cunha towns west and northwest of Sao Paulo as federal forces claim control. A rebel plane was shot down near Cunha while other reports say federals have the situation well in hand and the revolt spreads toward the interior.

Montevideo Uruguay Santos Sao Paulo Sorocaba Cunha

Dayton Burglary Ring Busted In Overnight Arrest

Dayton police seized McGomery Logsdon age 15 of Louisville and Robert Wilson 18 after about 35 robberies in Dayton and surrounding cities were solved. They faced federal charges for breaking into a post office at Underwood Indiana and stealing 105 dollars in stamps, while $2500 in Middletown jewelry was found in their possession. O D Findley of Dayton, stepfather of Logsdon, was arrested for acting as fence and disposing of loot.

Dayton West Carrollton Germantown West Alexandria Piqua Troy Hamilton Middletown Igto Louisville McGomery Logsdon Louisvillee Robert Wilson Underwood Ond Ohio O. D. Findley

Tug sinks when propeller drops near Block Island

Six crew members of the tug Mable L. Barton of the White Band Towing Line reported the sinking off Block Island after the propeller shaft dropped. Officials saw no reason to investigate reports that 1200 cases of liquor also went down near Rhode Island Rum Row.

Newport R. I Mable L. Barton White Band Brooklyn Block Island Rhode Island

Attica Mourns For Its Dead After Bus Train Crash

Ten people were killed when a New York Central passenger train struck a bus at Oak Harbor. Of sixteen injured, two remained in hospital, Miss Lepard recovering and Zora Huffman in critical condition. Coroner Yeisley and Dr C D Finefrock led the inquiry with James Dugan assisting. The Oak Harbor council approved 24 hour crossing protection.

Alliva New York Central Oak Harbor Miss Lepard Zora Huffman Toledo Yeisley C.D. Finefrock Port Clinton Firefrock James Dugan Donahey Dugan Public Utilities Commission Oak Harbor City Rie

Sandusky Faces A Fresh Wind Threat After Tornado

July 25 wind gusts near revelonic intensity battered Sandusky and worsened damage from the previous night’s tornado. Citizens fled to cellars as forecasts warned of another strike and anxious townspeople watched the clear sky all day.

Sandusky

Marriage annulment report on Boni de Castelane and Anna Gould

Rome reports that cardinal commission findings on Boni de Castelane and Anna Gould have not been released and are not expected before year’s end. Boni’s wife divorced him years ago and married a relative. Boni seeks annulment and potential remarriage.

Boni Rome Count Boni de Castellane Anna Gould Bonl Bont

State bee inspectors inspect Elyria area for diseased bees

State bee inspectors investigate Elyria and vicinity to determine bee health. They report bees in better condition than in previous years and are conducting field checks for disease.

Elyria

Probe planned into alleged prison camp floggings in Spartanburg

Machinery moved to probe alleged prison camp floggings that may rival Florida investigations. Grand jury to hear charges by former guard S R Wilson against captains W C Calvert and P P Cagey. Three youths Bennie Nicholson William Worrell Sinan Williams named as beaten. Chain gang officers admit some blows with a strap but deny strenuous floggings.

Spartanburg D. C R. Wilson W. C. Calvert Rolling Springs P. P. Cagey Converse Wilsons Bennie Nicholson William Worrell Sinan Williams Chain Gang

LaGrange Band to Stage Concert in Public Square

LaGrange will host a big summer concert in the Public Square on Saturday night July 26 at 8 o’clock. The band has prepared a strong program and will follow with a dance at the Town Hall.

Lagrange

Woman Faces Prison Sentence in Lorain Case

Lorain on July 25 police arrested Mrs. Anna Echko on a third offense liquor charge. She pleaded not guilty and was released on $2500 bond. trial set for Monday. Her husband George Echko already serves a two year sentence for the same offense and is ill in bed.

Lorain Anna Echko George Echko

Balloon Breaks Mooring Over Narragansett Bay

A large observation balloon escaped its mooring near Lakehurst and drifted over Providence. The torn covering left ropes trailing as thousands watched the runaway craft sail toward Narragansett Bay and above the city before 9 o’clock this morning.

Providench N. J Lakehurst Narragansett Bay

Progressive Emblem Adopted for La Follette Campaign

The Progressive party forms officially in Washington on July 25 to carry the La Follette-Wheeler independent presidential bid. A committee of movers selects the party name and uses the Amerikan liberty bell as its emblem in states with independent electors.

Washington Robert M. LaFollette White House Thea Committee of Slovers la Follette-Wheeler LaFollette

Merchant Ro Que Ends Life In Sudden Suicide

July 20 in Ma Civic area Senor Ro Que a local merchant decided to end his life He visited relatives invited them to his funeral and bought a casket at a undertaker He then spoke to a municipal judge asking to call later for his body before returning home and hanging himself in his residence.

Mauhid Senor Roque

Persian Note Displeases Diplomats Over Imbrie Killing

London reports the diplomatic corps condemns Persia for refusing responsibility after the murder of American vice consul Robert Imbrie by a mob. The Persian reply blames police inaction and cites alleged Soviet influence as a possible motive. Melin Seymour was seriously injured.

London Diplomaic Corps Robert Imbrie Daily Mail Today Teheran Melin Seymour The Morning Post Russia Russkaya Gazeta Imbrie Moscow Post Angora

Husband Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life Near Albany

Roy Adams 30 a World War II veteran shot and killed his wife Mary then killed himself at Lathams Corners near Albany as the couple faced a divorce in court later today. Three weeks earlier Mrs Adams had left home and stayed with friends. State police took charge of the bodies.

Albany N. Y Roy Adams Mary Lathams Corners Adams

Falls Through Bridge Breaks His

BGK Norwalk Ohio July 25 James Connor 45 lies dying in a hospital with a broken back after falling thirty feet from the New York Central bridge near here. He was found under the bridge Wednesday morning and has not had food or water since, though near the Huron river.

Norwalk James Connor New York Central Connor Huron River

Laughing Defendants in Leopold and Loeb Murders Witnesses Testimony

Chicago July 28. The Leopold and Loeb murder case resumes with gruesome exhibits shown and witnesses recounting the killing of 14 year old Bobby Franks. The defendants smirk at the details as prosecutors press for a verdict while scientific experts debate minds capable of such crimes.

Chicago Titnebe Nathan Leopold Richard A. Loeb Ittle Franks Justice Caverly Crowe Leopold Loeb

Smallpox Epidemic Check Reported in United States

The United States Public Health Service and local authorities announced a halt to the spread of smallpox after a six week decline. At outbreak’s peak 106 cities reported 1,701 cases. by late July 29 only 71 remained. Detroit, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis and Los Angeles led in cases and deaths.

Washington United States Public Health Service Detroit Toledo Pittsburgh Minneapolis Los Angeles Inos Angeles

Telephone Girl Saves Village in Carleton Fire

Monroe Mich July 25 Miss Maxine Turner a telephone operator prevented total ruin in Carleton by alerting fire departments in nearby cities. Flames consumed three main buildings causing about 100000 dollars in damage before fire crews halted the blaze.

Monroe Mich Maxine Turner Carleton Here

Shenandoah Again Takes to the Air in Storm Run

The navy airship Shenandoah, after a 500 mile flight ended by a ground wind, lifted again near Lakehurst to circle a approaching storm. Commander Lansdowne cited cross winds and thunderstorm risk as factors in delaying mooring and keeping the dirigible aloft for safety.

Lake Burst N. J Navy Lakehurst Lansdowne

Red Cross Aids Lorain Families After Tornado

Rehabilitation committees and the Red Cross report aid to 103 families and four small business owners whose places were wiped out by the tornado. The work proceeds as each case is thoroughly investigated. Congressman Martin L. Davey sent twenty men to assess Lorain tree damage today.

Red Cross Lorain Martin L. Davey

Burglar Lofts Window to Rifle From Eldred and Highgate Stock Room

A burglar entered the Eldred and Highgate Co stock room via a ladder to an upper window on Wednesday night and made off with a 523 caliber Celt revolver. No groceries were stolen. Local police investigate motive and suspect.

Eldred and Highgate Co Wes Mbiring

Butler will stay on as director of public safety

Philadelphia July 25 General Smedley Butler has emphatically denied resigning as director of public safety. He says he was appointed for four years and will remain until forced out, despite rumors of a break with Mayor Kendrick and possible return to the Marine Corps. He and the mayor are to meet at a police ball game today.

Philadelphia Smedley Butler Pablile Safety Marine Corps Kendrick Swords Point Camden Butler Quaker City Coppers Coolidge

Conference with Soviet Ambassa... Chinese Mediation Step Reiterated

Pekin reports a four day conference between Soviet Ambassador to China Leon Schurmann and Ameth Mir'ter Schurmann, with Schurmann acting as mediator in the dispute among Soviet, Chinese, and diplomatic circles. The arrangement aimed to resolve tensions and establish a path to restoration of ties.

PEKIN Ameth Mir‘ter Schurmann Leon China Schurman Legation Fl Maeenbaae Sperty

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Paris Sloan Doak United States Cavalry Bucharest Romania Avarechu Brazil Robert Crowe Judge Caverly Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Clarence Darrow Benjamin Bachrach Darrow Attica LaGrange Band Progressive Emblem Menbee Staal Shenandoah Will Ambassia
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