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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
1
The Ohio Supreme Court reversed lower courts in the Grace L. Meacham case, absolving the City of Elyria and a railroad of damages. The ruling holds federal control over railroad property relieves liability for injuries caused by maintenance or operation even if a defect existed when government took over.
Gerald Chapman the arch bandit was reprieved by Gov. J H Trump until December 3 1925 to permit his appeal process with the Supreme Court of errors. He faced execution for the murder of Policeman James J Skelly in the New Britain furniture-store holdup. The State's Attorney H M Alcorn filed the reprieve and served copies on court and prison officials.
Claude Dimpter lost a horse while hauling rubbish to the Chestnut street dump. The wagon backed too close to the edge and the horse was dragged over the embankment. Police were summoned and shot the animal to end its suffering.
The big alligator known as Mutt is moved to the park fountain after spending winter in a tank at the West Side fire station. He had not eaten for months, then drank fresh water and showed renewed vitality. Another alligator named Jeff did not survive the winter in the tank.
Chicago June 4 Estelle Gebling the nurse linked to William Darling Shepherd in a high profile case is added to the list of missing state witnesses in the trial over the alleged murder of Billy McClintock with typhoid germs.
Dr G H Pelton of Elyria was installed as president of the Ohio Hospital Association for the coming year at the closing session of its annual convention in Columbus. A H Hardgrove of Akron became president-elect with Ella F Patterson Bret as vice president and Sister M Zonzaga Hamilton as second vice president. H R Crew of Dayton became treasurer and B W Stewart of Youngstown a trustee. The Ohio Dietetic Association also met with Miss E M Geraghty Cleveland elected president and Miss Mayme Lewis Akron treasurer.
Service Director Hewitt reports repeated failures by William Beckett to collect garbage under a five year contract worth about 24 000. Though initial performance was steady, mounting complaints and speed ups led Hewitt to threaten calling in bondsmen to complete the work. Others questioned Beckett’s ability to fulfill the bid.
The Wertz Co of Cleveland wins the bid to repair the Washington avenue bridge. They will replace disintegrating sections and waterproof the structure for 8900 dollars. Henry Woost also receives a contract to build delinquent sidewalks in the city.
An Elyria market stand operator, Mrs. Phelps, was swindled by a stranger who exchanged a $20 bill for twenty $1s, kept $19, and handed back a bogus registered letter claiming extra cash. He disappeared after the letters proved empty strips of paper.
A lone parade led by Thomas O'Brien halted Riverside Avenue in Spokane as crowds cheered a mounted review. The veteran hunter of Indians rode with a city permit to suspend streetcars and traffic amid a Western spectacle. Indians from Colville protested, promising a counter event with paleface scalps claimed.
Joshua E. Russell 58 former Ohio prohibition director testifies in federal court denying conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. He claims no dealings with Abe Ungerleider or any defendants and says Warren G. Harding appointed him. The case involves whisky released to Northern Ohio bootleggers via Armand Drug and Candy Co. from Cleveland.
Gaston County grand jury reports convicts in Camp No 2 were whipped until blood ran. Guards used eight foot sticks while prisoners worked. A guard named Kirksles allegedly whipped men while intoxicated and should be discharged.
Lorain resident Charles Helfrich sues Ed Marshall and Berger and Jacobs seeking 20000 in damages. He alleges his car was struck July 18 by a Berger and Jacobs vehicle, Helfrich was thrown from the car and injured to the extent he fears lifelong crippling.
Columbus June 4 Governor Donahey appointed as members of the state board of agriculture L H Campbell Salem Ira Jackson Tippecanoe City and Eugene Sites Elyria and reap pointed Dr Acklin Perrysburg Democrats
Lord Dawson the King's physician Dr. Franklin of San Francisco and several British doctors received honorary membership in the interstate post-graduate assembly of America in London. Three thousand students demonstrated in Peking but were kept from legations by guards. Camille Flammarion, famed astronomer and author, died at Juvigny aged 83 while heading the observatory.
Rev Albert Sidney Gregg longtime church leader and former Wooster Methodist pastor was released on bond after a night in county jail on charges brought by a local pastor. The American Civic Reform Union official and preacher has held pastorates in several cities.
Extension agents warn June tax payments end June 20 and correct an earlier error stating a June 30 close. Supervisor B B Spohn and County Extension Agent C E Rowland discussed a year long program in a conference at the office, clarifying the closing date and extension status.
A cosmopolitan concert is planned at the First Methodist Episcopal church by Court and Third Streets on Tuesday evening June 9 under Professors Arthur Giles and Frederick Lucas Brown. Giles leads The Elyria Concert Orchestra of about thirty five to forty pieces and should be praised for organizing the group. Elyria should feel proud to host a real symphony orchestra.
James W. Ellsworth, 76, ex OHioan and father of polar explorer Lincoln Ellsworth, died near Florence Italy. Dispatches say heart disease caused his death though friends blame worry over his son's fate for the polar flight. He had warned he would not live to see him return.
The Board of Trade adopts a resolution commending subscriptions to aid Pittsfield Grafton tornado victims. It notes Blyria Chapter of the Red Cross has not met its Elyria quota and urges publicity. The board initially planned relief work but withdrew when the Red Cross undertook the effort, and endorses unified action.
School children flood employers as schools close for the week. Employers in the county respond to the summer work rush while students aim to earn funds for college next fall.
Friends Luella F Struck and Charles Crosby Jr staged a noisy send off for newlyweds by tying tin cans and cow bells to a car and wagon and parading them through downtown Elyria with horns and shouts. In Cattletsburgh, John Moore 55 denied killing his son with a shotgun and waived preliminary examination. bond set at $5,000.
A severe heat wave has killed more than twenty people nationwide with many more prostrations reported. Hamilton Ohio records eight fatalities after Lloyd Russell, allegedly insane, killed his mother and five nieces. New York, Chicago, Detroit, New England report multiple deaths. storms in Iowa and near Minneapolis add fourteen more victims.
Lloyd Russell 42 shot and killed eight relatives in Hamilton before turning his guns on himself. Victims named include his mother Rose 60 Emma Russell 35 and children aged 3 months to 10, with Dorothy escaping. Police say mortgage debt and heat likely drove the killings and subsequent collapse.
Elyria reports continued heat with temperatures above eighty degrees and no rain despite forecasts of relief. A cool breeze offered slight relief overnight, while a brief shower helped crops at Ridgeville and thunder showers are foreseen.
Showers were anticipated today into Friday as gardens and lawns suffer from dry conditions. Ground is hard in many areas with a garden track just emerging. rainfall could save thousands in value. The temperature reached 84 degrees at 7 am and has risen steadily.
Atlanta officials report an eight week drought affecting the city water supply. A heat wave with intermittent showers offers little relief as temperatures hover in the upper 80s to around 91 degrees. Precautionary measures are being considered to conserve water.
Excessive June heat forces Springfield schools to close for the first time in local records. In Pittsburgh about seventy thousand pupils are sent home at 10 PM as temperatures soar and the weather bureau notes rapid mercury rise.
Chicago reports continued high temperatures for the next two days with three heat related deaths including R. M. Browner of Rochester. The middle west endures violent storms and tornadoes causing multiple fatalities near Minneapolis and surrounding regions.
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