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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
1
Sidney, July 27 rapid recovery after Saturday tornado. James Anderson, 14, dies from injuries suffered while sheltered under a Chaudianga tent that collapsed. Business districts, homes, and crops damaged. widespread flooding and washouts disrupt Adams county.
Police traced a fatal shooting to a 20s to 24s Black suburb victim found near Cleveland. Initial robbery motive gave way to possible gang or bootleg dispute amid fingerprint checks from Washington. Suspect identity believed Walter Fosha, 28, once of Akron.
The death of 77 year old Charles H. Hill occurred Sunday at his daughter Mrs. George S. Moore’s home in Rocky River. He is survived by his daughter and two sons George H. Heil and Charles M. Hill. Funeral services will be held at Daniels Undertaking Rooms on Detroit Road in Cleveland at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Steubenville, Ohio.
Lorain reports real estate dealer Foster Armstrong in an unconscious condition at a Lima hospital following a stroke on his way home from Mt. Clemens. He is believed to be near death. Also, Lorain mourns the death of Mrs. Lucy Gilchrist, longtime resident, who passed away at her Ninth Street home. Funeral services are planned tomorrow afternoon.
In police court today, Elyria residents W A Grosmeyer George Crawford and Adan Kowalski were fined 25 each for drunken driving. Lorain offenders Polos ko Tom Powolik Merlin Boraski and Louis Miller were fined five dollars each for traffic violations. Additional fines were imposed on M H Knowles for parking over time and others from Elyria Coveleski Berea and Elyria for related offenses.
A Lorain 17 year old and four others were detained on liquor charges after an alleged bootlegging pickup at West Avenue. The teen, nicknamed Nick Peerala, claimed involvement with a Ford road vehicle. police said the group planned transport over weeks. The case heads to juvenile court while authorities review the warrants and custody at the city jail.
John P Fleming absolves pilot Steen Stern of blame after a fatal crash that claimed three lives yesterday afternoon. Violet Fleming, 20, wife of Fleming, was among the victims. The aircraft, rented for advertising flights, caught fire soon after refueling and could not be escaped by any aboard.
Fields M E Church observed its hundredth anniversary with a two day celebration concluding Sunday with a reunion dinner. Rev Harold Whitaker led services with Rev HKunssey among speakers. Attendees included Mrs G Black Rev Ryap Ent AD Nye and others who recalled church history and youth memories at Avon Fields charge.
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company announced a 20 to 25 percent price reduction to meet rising foreign competition from Belgian, French, and English makers. The move, effective immediately, follows heavy imports and comes as all Pittsburgh plate glass plants run at full capacity.
Sheriff arrested Arthur Standen on a charge of illegal use of liquor after a complaint of erratic driving. He was before Justice J. George and fined $100 plus costs to be paid.
Elva ma Construction Company wins contracts to improve Gulf road West street Buckeye road and Olive street with work starting about September first The Resar Brothers win a second contract to install a sewer at the end of Middle avenue near city limits Bids were opened Friday Elyria Construction Company and the Resar Brothers submit the lowest bids totaling 718 9 dollars Japanese Passengers Hear Radio Concerts in Tokyo trains will soon offer radio programs via Radio Tets cars with a small fee to listen in on broadcasts from Tokyo and Osaka stations
Derhill arrested Joe Niedogaello Fonegonda Niedogaello Medelina Pricolowski and William McDonald all of Amherst township on a charge of malicious destruction of property. The group allegedly stripped wooden stakes and binding wire from sixteen flat cars on a side track near their homes used to fasten down slabs of stone. They pled guilty before Justice St. George and were fined ten dollars plus costs each.
Mrs. James Kershaw a Cleveland patrolman and Mrs. Jo Finnegan, both Elyria residents, were riding when a car was struck by a truck. The women suffered broken arms and head cuts. Finnegan’s son was bruised. The driver of the truck was charged with intoxication.
The Loran County Bar Association held a sport meeting at Kouse today to form a committee including President Gutsch and A H Wuel Deutsch and Harvey Cheney to plan the annual bar picnic with date and location to be chosen and the program arranged. Skids Onto Another Car report notes 17 year old Thomas Reese Jr. collided with Frank Hinke on West Ave near Bridge Street causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
C. O. Masters, assistant county school superintendent for eleven years, graduated from Kent State Teachers College last Thursday night. Masters is spending a two weeks vacation in Florida.
The new pumping apparatus bought by director Harper for testing the Grafton farm wells has not yet arrived but is expected daily. The wells should yield about 300 000 gallons of water per day, more than any state institution requires, per Senator W. B. Comings. The committee insists on a fair test with all wells hooked up simultaneously to prevent gravel intrusion.
All taxing bodies in cities villages and townships must hold ten day open hearings on budgets as required by the new law. Lorain county notices describe public inspection periods and hearings for next fiscal year with publications.
Report notes 1896 presidential candidacy efforts, outlined by Bryan, with a strenuous campaign. A large crowd gathered in SocCak despite rain. Provan paused on a balcony and left without speaking as delays extended over two hours.
Thebarbara Garr ug nter of Dr Berter died at St Joseph's hospital after being struck by an automobile near her home. Frank Maloy, Lorain Journal city editor, found the child in the street and reported the incident.
Nancy Elizabeth Smith longtime Lake Avenue resident died Sunday afternoon at age 94. She is survived by daughter Effin Smith son Farr E. Smith and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the family home with Rev. O G Nichols of Medina officiating. Burial will follow in Elyria Cemetery.
Dayton Tennessee reports Bryan to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery Washington D C with body lying in state at the Rogers home before a special car and train arrangements to Washington A military guard will stand over the body and Mrs Bryan consults officials on funeral plans Bryan died aged 66 after a long public career including secretary of state and Scopes trial figure.
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