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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1926

Page

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Smissary of Pope Arrives in Chicago Tragedy Dominates Front

A jumble of copied clippings reports a papal envoy arrival in Chicago amid a separate catastrophic train crash near Gray Station Pennsylvania. Seventeen people killed in rear end collision between the Cincinnati Limited and the Washington Pittsburgh Express. Pittsburgh division officials confirm fifteen bodies recovered with more feared. Names of identified victims and crew listed, including engineer W S Gordon fireman N S Hollingsworth and A M Lee.

Smissary OF Pope Chicago Pittsburgh The Pennsylvania Gray Station Here Cincinnati Limited Washington Pennsylvani “Railroad Cincinnetia Cincinnati P Starions Wwestmoreland Cearly Cleveland Pullman Cleveland 3 Pullman Cleveland Marguetat Latrobe Cincinnati Flyer Gray's Station Miie Torranes Rinpsville Trade Pennsylvania Railroad W. S. Gordon

Bishop to Search for Biblical Data in Palestine Study

The report outlines a mission for a bishop to conduct theological and historical research in Palestine. The effort aims to gather biblical data, with ties to clerical scholars and scholarly institutions, detailing the planned route and involved parties.

Special Train Delights City View Of Cardinal Red Engine

Citizens view the special train to Chicago with Cardinal red locomotive and a coal-fired engine. Reporters note it as the finest equipped rail history seen, praising the bold spectacle and the view of passengers reading names aboard.

Ain Congress Chicago

Explosions Wreck Theater and Nearby Buildings

The blasts wrecked a theater and adjacent structures, demolishing second floor rooms and blowing out rear walls. Portions of the building were soaked with debris and a candy store and other shops sustained shattered interiors.

Band Concert Friday Evening Unit

Police report a band concert incident where two men in a blue Chevrolet or similar car were seen, after which they drove away without paying. The Ashland police requested Elyria police to watch for the suspects near the park area during the evening program.

Ashland “Polidepartment Elyria Police Zallong Ras At Ashland

Chinese Students Hide Cache of Opium in Room Trial Opens

In a case unfolding at a local court, two Chinese students allegedly left a hidden opium cache in a room. Mrs Wilcox and her son discovered the box and, along with others, reported the find to authorities. Investigators translated Chinese characters to reveal the substance.

Ada Ted Wilcox Charles Perment Lowellede Oman Wade Orv Toss

Newfield of Expenditures to Be Probed

Washington February 1 reports a new field of expenditure to be investigated by the Senate slush fund committee. The probe centers on alleged unrecorded costs in Pennsylvania related to county committees outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Officials cite hundreds of thousands spent by friends of William S. Vare and associates, with $21,545,600 officially recorded in tests and hearings.

Washington Fune Pennsylvania Senate Philadelphia Pittsburgh William S George” Wharton Soepper Gifford Pinchot Shu Ito Hanon Conantics

Editor Freed by Arrested Editor in Las Vegas Case

The Las Vegas case ends with a directed verdict of not guilty for John B. Lassetter’s slaying in a local hotel lobby. Magee vows to press on against political corruption as Leahy remains hostile to Magee, who, with his wife and daughter, departs for Albuquerque amid a public affair in New Mexico.

Las Vegas Ttc Albuquerque John B. Lassetter Leahy Magee Mexico Poliical Enong Teward

Niles Mayor Approved By Governor Action

Governor Donaher approved the action of Niles Mayor Harvey C. Kistler who refused to permit the Ku Klux Klan parade at Niles on July 3. Kistler led a delegation of about 20 business men from Niles to the governor's office to attend a utility hearing.

Columbus, .C Donaher Harvey C. Kistler Niles Ku Kian Nilea Kistler State Utilities Commission

Fireworks blast fatal to two men and girl at celebration

Two men died and several others injured when fireworks exploded during a local celebration. Authorities detained the event organizers Paul Magling and Rocen Casgella as detectives investigated the blast at the Netca site.

Uals Rou Naes Randle Netcaite Compat Noli Paul Magling Rocen Casgella

Elyria Girl Rescued From Lake Drowning at Public Bathing Area

June report from Elyria Lorain notes Olen e Cox of Elyria rescued from drowning at Lake by on duty guard during a bathing incident. The rescue marks first of its kind at local public bathing breaches. In Cleveland, Henry Gaze charged with murder after Kay Williams dies following a gambling quarrel police say.

Lorain Olene Cox Elyria Lake Owas Paces Cleveland Henry Gaze Kay Willam St Luke's Hospital

Clash in Hamburg Leaves Two Dead in Postering Fight

In Hamburg Germany two people were mortally wounded and five wounded when nationalist and communist factions clashed over confiscation of former royal property. Police dispersed the combatants after the shootout outside the posters urging residents to vote on confiscation.

Hamborn Germany

Michigan graduate charged in murder attempt at Mt Clemens

William Schofield, 23, University of Michigan graduate, is charged with attempted murder of Mrs. Mate Mott, 62, in Mt Clemens. Frank Mott, 62, a large stockholder in First National Bank of Utah land, and Mrs. Lillian Nichols, 45, widow, are charged with conspiring in the alleged plot as Schofield planned to stay at their home.

Mich Jane William Shofield University of Michigan Today Mott Lillian "Nichols Owith Nichols Schofield

Engineer 6 Blamed In Fatal Washington Pittsburgh Crash

Federal inspectors were ordered to the crash scene after a deadly wreck on the Pennsylvania route near Washington and Pittsburgh. The incident left many dead and injured as officials investigated whether engineer Gordon ran the engine past four signals.

Érsons Gordon Ty Anlengineer Pennsylvani Senger Xsmith Washington Pune Interstate Commerce * Commission

Gas in sewer ignites at Fourth Street corner

Fire department called when gas in the sewer near the corner of Fourth Street and Middle Avenue ignited this afternoon. A sheet of flame poured from a manhole but was extinguished with a bucket of water. A similar leak of natural gas is suspected to have entered the sewer.

Fourth * Street

Fire Department Responds to East Bridge Street Fire

East Bridge Street firemen answered an afternoon alarm at a vacant house 342 Bridge Street. Investigators found children had built a small basement fire in an old clothes basket with no damage to the home.

East Bridge Street Bridz Street

Take Steps To Curb Pollution At Coast Conference

Washington reports the international conference on oil pollution of coastal waters has adjourned with an agreement. Each nation will be asked to adopt legislation establishing zones where it will be illegal for oil burning vessels to discharge refuse. Zones would range from 50 to 150 miles from shore.

Washington

Train Collision Near Mountain Pass Claims Several Lives

A derailed locomotive and a second engine collided on a long mountain pull. Flames and smoke rose as rescuers rushed to the scene after reports of a deadly rail accident. Authorities and onlookers described the distant roar and the wreckage as fire spread along the track.

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American Independence Celebration Plans in Elyria

Sesqui Centennial committee chair Werner calls meeting to organize 150th anniversary observance from June 25 to July 5. City officials Kiwanis and Rotary clubs Board of Trade and ministerial representatives invited. Patriot’s Pledge of Faith on Monday. Greater America Day Thursday. Signers Day Friday with activities tied to Independence legacy.

LL. Werner Hhis Oftice le Siege Ee Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Board of Trade Commisstarysire American Independence Founders of America Patriotic Societies of Greater America Louisiana Purchase Jefferson

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