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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1926

Page

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Riots Hit Mexican Churches. Dozens Injured and Arrested

In Mexico City rioters target Catholic churches amid government religious regulations. At San Rafael Cathedral clashes leave nine wounded as federal troops fire water hoses and return fire, with arrestees mounting to about seventy two. General Romeo Ortega reportedly struck by a bottle. Soldiers also clear the nearby Sacred Family church in Colonia Roma.

Mexico City San Rafael San Rafcal Cathedral Romeo Ortega Church of the Sacred Family Colonia Roma

Coal Strikers Seek Aid From American Labor

A British miners delegation sails to the United States to press American labor leaders for funds for British coal strikers. Led by Ren Willett and A A Purcell with Ellen Wilkinson, they will meet the American Federation of Labor and United Mine Workers officials in New York before moving to Indiana for the campaign, duration to depend on England's situation.

London American Federation of Labor British Miners’ Federation Berengana United States America Ren Willett A. A. Purcell Alis “Hien Wilkinson M. P United Mine Workers New York England Ellen Wilkinson

Registration Day in Elyria Set for Monday

Elyria voters must register to vote in the upcoming primary. The election board announced registration day will be Monday, August ninth, with city booths open from two PM to 6 PM. Residents who turned 21 in the past year or recently moved wards must register to vote on Tuesday.

Eleria Office of Re Election Board Primarice Thore

Trigger Man Sought in Canton Publisher Slaying

Police issue a nationwide alert for Patrick K. McDermott of Cleveland named by an informer as the trigger man in the Don R. Mellett murder. Mellett, publisher of the Canton Daily News, was shot near his garage by three men weeks ago. The informer said McDermott planned the hit and offered $750 to each conspirator.

Bertillon Patrick KE McDermott Cleveland United States Joan” m1 Don R. Mellett Canton, G Daily News Canton Metlett Cty

Risler Acquitted as Crowd Cheers at Steubenville Court

Steubenville jury of eight women and four men acquits Frank Risler 44 of murder in the April 28 liquor raid death of John C. McCoy, a dry raider and former Methodist minister. The verdict followed a five hour deliberation and sparked cheers from the courtroom gallery.

Steubenville Frank Risler Tin Smith John C. McCoy Risler W. F. Graham Toronto Tim Intracter Riislar McCoy Tisler

Milk price rise due to Midwest shortage in Miami Valley

Middletown residents will pay about 1 cent more per quart for milk starting Sunday the 31st. A regional milk shortage has raised raw milk price from 2.50 to 3.00, with the Cooperative Milk Association claiming a higher retail price of 3 cents per quart.

Middletown Miami Valley Co-operative Milk Association

Man Wounds Wife as He Claims Racial Bias Incident

Dewey Rolland, 28, a Black man, shot his wife during a dispute in Cincinnati referencing race. He is hospitalized with a chest wound while police hold the wife in custody.

Cincinnati Saly Dewey Rolland Mama General Hospital

Fleeing Victim Details Diamond Ring Theft by Fake Officers

O Li of Wheeling West Virginia reported two alleged policemen deceived him in a local hotel. He was forced to surrender two diamond rings valued at 206 dollars and 25 dollars in cash as bond amid a serious arrest claim.

Girl’s arm torn from socket in washing machine accident

At Dalton, Leah Steiner Beyenre, daughter of John Steiner, suffered a severe injury when her arm was caught in a gasoline motor powered washing machine. The limb was torn from the socket in the incident reported from Wooster.

Probe Opens Into Fall Death Of Parma Cleaner

Coroner probes the death of Sophia Horochi, 33, of Parma, after a fall down an elevator shaft at the National City Bank building in Cleveland. Police say the elevator shot upward as she prepared to enter, leaving her instantly killed.

Cleveland Sophia Horochimoth Parma Ono National City Bank

Lorain Bridge Plans Reveal Two Million Dollar Project

County Surveyor C T Pages announces progress on the Lorain street bridge plan to Span Fourteenth Street. The steel structure features a cantilever main span with a two million dollar estimate and construction to proceed from both sides toward the middle.

Fourteenth Street Lorain Counte C. T Gost Hirtt

Nationwide Hunt for Trigger Man Stuns Canton

Canton on July 31 reports a nationwide manhunt for Patrick E. McDermott of Cleveland in connection with the murder of Don R. Mellett, Canton publisher. Chicago attorney Joseph Roach met with Canton police chief Karl Hemer as part of a cleanup push to close the case, with arrests expected soon.

Canton Ohio Patrick E. McDermott Cleveland Don R. Mellett Joseph Roach Chicago Karl Hemmer Roach Ss. AM Sarts Hexemer McDermott Mar

Forty Pinched in Cleveland Liquor Raids

About forty men arrested in dramatic Cleveland liquor raids last night faced federal questioning. Eight auto loads of raiders hit five west side speakeasies under U S District Attorney A F Bernsteen and Assistant Miles E Evans with Probation Director N a Clark and Capt Adolph Lenahan leading. Officers found 19 cases and 17 bottles of Canadian beer and ale plus over 590 pints of whiskey, some reportedly stolen from Fairview village jail. Authorities expect the Fairview and Lindale beer thefts to be resolved after today’s interrogations.

Cleveland Tral United States District A .F. Bernsteen West Side United States Miles E Fvans Na Clark Adolph Lenahan Fairview Village Fairview Linedale

Thought he killed wife turns killer in own act at Marietta

In Marietta Ohio on July 4 Clarence Lane a wealthy farmer five miles east of town attacked his wife with a rock then, believing she was dead, killed himself. Akron firemen and a son found him after neighbors reported a fatal beating and a suicide pact during their anniversary celebration.

Marietta, O Lane Here Clarence Lane Akron Firemiun J and Son

Move to Stop Americans Sponsoring Rum Runners

Washington officials say talks with ambassadors from several nations yielded informal accords to curb vessels seeking British permits for rum smuggling. American crews tied to the Peru flag may face tightened controls as nations cooperate to enforce shipping laws. Investigations could pursue Americans who illegally obtain sailing papers from other governments.

Washington Daly Buammiter Wlegaly Gunr Rinmers

Political Leader of Iowa Dies After Illness

Cedar Rapids reports the death of Senator Albert Cummins a longtime Iowa political figure. Born in Pennsylvania he rose to governor in 1908 and later led in the Senate as president pro tempore. He had planned retirement to write his autobiography and lived years with illness without halting public service.

Cedar Rapids Albert Bo Cummins Iowa Washimeton Smith W. Brookhart Senate

War on border poison booze launches with deaths in Buffalo

Buffalo and Toronto report a Niagara border alcohol tragedy as two score die from wood alcohol. Authorities raid a Swildrat brewery, seize illicit liquor, and test products while federal cases target managers and bar staff. Ontario and New York officials coordinate prosecutions and smuggling inquiries.

Buffalo X.Y Niagara Toronto Frank J. Hale Washington New York Canard Bradford James Jamestown Ontario

American architect Joseph Nelson confronts papal audience row

A U S Catholic scene in Beira and Rome. An American professor Joseph Nelson from Washington University caused a disruption during a papal audience leading to restrictions on Protestants. Separate golf hazards in Johannesburg report lions near Beira, with a hunter killed at a fourth hole.

Lomb Greoup Johannesburg, & A Beira Gelfers

State Plan Funeral For Den Cummins

Plans for a state funeral were announced after Albert J. Cummins died from a sudden illness. Governor Hammill was away and Clem Kimball led talks with the Cummins family to approve a formal funeral contingent. The death came as a shock to Cummins's sisters and close associates as final arrangements were discussed.

DPS United States Albert J. Cummins Mondas Clem F Kimball Is Benewn Council Bluffs John Hammill West Couammins Seator Cumming Alfiers Annan Margaret Cummins

One Killed in Auto Accident In Aaron Illinois

Charles Wainwright was killed when a Breese car stolen from Third Breese struck his vehicle in Aaron Illinois. In the other car were J W Baries M Sullivan M Br Pafferty and two children plus two others injured. The Breese driver fled the scene and police have not located him or Breese.

Aaron Charles , Wainwright Third Breese Wainwright Nolica Bald J. W. Baries New Philadelphia M. Is Sullivan Ostalen Tie Polece Breese

Oil Merger Shakes Pennsylvanian Refinery Trade

The Pennzoil Company of Ow City, a major independent refinery, will be 51 percent acquired by the South Penn Company. Pennzoil, once known as Germania and later as Penn-America, traces its origins to early 20th century refining. The South Penn group, capitalized around 200 million, is a leading Pennsylvania crude oil producer.

OW City Pennzoil Company South Ponty of Co Pennavil J Companies New York California South Penn Companys Penns+ tania

Opposition to Primary Referendum Drives Grow

Akron reports July 1 from Olde Wright chairman of the primary referendum committee says about 27 000 signatures secured with 34 counties reporting full quotas and seven showing 16 percent of quota. Drive in Summit County near Akron ends with about 12 000 signers. Montgomery and Mahoning counties failed to file completed quotas.

Akron Olde Wright Charman Pete Fons Petrons Leer Secretary of State Summitt County Montgomery Mahoning Darian Youngstown

Riots and Bloodshed Amid Mexico Church Government Clash

In Mexico City both sides clash as Catholics defend church independence while government and organized labor push to seize church properties. Troops seize churches nationwide as militias patrol streets and deputies clash, with reports of shootings and unrest continuing.

Mexico City Mexico

Boston seeks answer on old charge against "George the Greek"

Boston authorities and Pittsburgh officials exchange documents about an indictment tied to a 1920 criminal assault in which a suspect nicknamed "George the Greek" fled Boston after being indicted. The case, linked to the Mellon murder mystery, remains unresolved with the suspect never recaptured.

Pittsburgh George Pavilian George Noaston Mike Crowley Boston Noleo Teter I. Walsh Cheorge Cirech Penichios Mellett Boston Aix George the Grerde Andrew Wingel Harry Davis Walah Tai

Poincare Receives Confidence Vote Amid France Crisis

Premier Poincare faced another vote of confidence in the chamber of deputies as he sought support for his government. The vote followed a proposed program and a disputed policy, with loyalties split among parties and ministries.

Poin Chamber of Deputies

Weather Outlook for Coming Week in Great Lakes Region

The forecast covers August 2 to August 9 with slow start and end to the week. Expect mostly fair skies midweek with moderate temperatures and a warm spell later. Showers possible in the upper Obie valley Monday with local thunder during the second half of the week.

Government Weather Bureau Remeny Caha Great Lakes Slowjerao Agian Obie Valley Halton

County Gets New School Rector

Cena Supt of Schools RoC Se dde oes put of offices today afte copying ais Lotain county supe rntendent of schoold for sin verses ROY Vaughn former pemirpal of The Elric High school and for the past two years County supers intedent of the Craftard founts schools will asstaue charge of the Lorsti county serandis Mondat COO Masters ascestant Counts Superintiendent for twelve Vers alan gets out of offee with We Seale as does Miss Mildred Court Wan county attendance secrstery Ass Cookman plans to teach Com more work in the Axon Lake high school neat sear Ked Brotey and Miss Peretta Lepp who were resintants for Vauehn in Crawlond coun will be hus assistants on his county warkere the goat school Gt Hee announced this morning.

Cena Ais Lotain Roy Vaughn Elric High School Craftard Lorsti Serandis Versalan Versalan Gets Out of Offee With We Seale Mildred Court

Curious Hall Outwits Crowd After Bond Release

Mrs Trames Stevens Wall freed on $15,000 bond after charges of murdering Rev Edward W Vint and singer Mrs Wallanor Mills. She staged a ruse and fled by train to Ocean Grove New Jersey, with Mrs David Murray revealing the escape as fans chased a waiting automobile to the station. Mrs Hall planned a prolonged Ocean Grove stay to recover from the shock. State Senator Alexander Sonpson named special prosecutor and grand jury session slated for September.

Nta Primsweick N.fe Trames Stevens Wall Edward W. Vint Vwllanor Mills Ocean Grove N. J Tre Hall New York David Murray Nfall Inter Edwin Carpender Ake Alexander Sonpson Somerset

Kent State appoints new president amid college shakeup

De David Alles Ar arteou, head of education and psychology at Pennsylvania State College, named permanent president of Kent State College effective fall semester. The Iowa native has prior teaching at Penn State College Pa and will assume duties soon. Advisors included Judge David Ladd and Dr. William Fosirt Pierce.

KMS Kent State Callege de David Alles Ararteou Wiliam Fosirt Pierce Kenyon Cok Inge

Tage One Defaced Mussolini Picture Arrest in Ancona

In Ancona Italy Adelchi Rossi was arrested after tearing down a newspaper image of Premier Mussolini. He was freed today after a search of his apartment failed to reveal evidence linking him to the act.

Ancona Italy Adelchi Rossi Lyenmihe

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Elyria Chis Bertillon Patrick F. McDermott Arm Atlanta Columbus Edward Gordon Florence Kane Jimne Gordon Lorain Bridge Mary Gust Milliohd Albert Baird Pope State Plan den. Cumming Homenclyes Pallatias Poincare County Colum Bone Frank- In Pas Hee KENT
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