28 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1926
Page
1
June 28th intersection at Vine and 28th streets, a motor collision killed a man identified as Joe, 71, of East 25th Street. Ambel, driving toward Tube Company, struck him after the machine veered. Witnesses described the path of the approaching vehicle and the yielding of the victim, with others injured in the broader accident scene.
A troubling sequence emerges as a missing Hewitt family member and a bachelor from Lake Forest become central to a scandalous case. Reports describe a romance gone awry and a nurse’s discovery of a disturbing scene within a house, prompting investigations and lingering questions about motive and opportunity.
Lorain United chorus members Elyrians and others won first prize of five hundred dollars at a regional competition held in Youngstown. The event, judged by Reese and Leslie Emaryo, featured mixed choruses from several institutions with prize money and notable soloists.
Paris dispatch reports King Alfonso of Spain voicing a complaint over how Spain is treated in the League of Nations disarmament conference. He warns that without agreed recognition of a permanent settlement, the current talks may fail and lead to renewed tensions.
Margaret Kesner, 20, of Park View Coats, Ohio, was brought to Elyria Memorial Hospital after her car door opened and the child fell out while riding with her mother. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon. she sustained injuries to her head and chest.
A toward the lake incident today ended with four men saved by the steamer Wilhiant G Narher Sieh Saw and a rescue party including Arie Hoffmann and Richard Aroe. The stricken party, aboard the Mathes, faced tipping danger as a wake and wind pushed them toward collapse.
A small boy exploring the basement of the Tribe of KK store and companions triggered a fire that damaged a large canal-style establishment. Fire crews doused the flames after fumes spread quickly, with damage estimated at 200,000 dollars.
Cleveland on June 28 report lists at least 12 violent deaths in Ohio from a Sunday survey. Incidents include drownings in Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair, train and automobile accidents, shootings, and a stabbing. Names, ages, and locations across Cleveland Ironton Farnesetown and nearby areas are noted among the victims.
Reports from Crete, southern Italy, and surrounding areas describe multiple earthquakes in the last twenty four hours causing fatalities, with tremors felt across densely populated and sparsely inhabited zones. Authorities note count discrepancies and ongoing assessments of damage and casualties.
Charles Persier former Czecho Slovak minister for Japan predicted an eventual reorganization of the League of Nations at Furman Institute. He argued the Locarno treaties discriminate between western and eastern settlements and Germany will demand eastern frontier revisions. He urged changes only through broad agreement and not via diplomatic coercion, noting Locarno cannot come into force until Germany joins the League and gains council membership.
A Sesquicentennial observance kickoff at the city park drew about 230 people as the Brighton drum corps led the event with a ceremonial salute and patriotic pieces. Notables included Walter Wesher and Aomer Melaughlin, with remarks by Mason Williams and a pledge of faith by the audience.
In Annapolis Maryland on Sunday March 28 the killer Maehard Rey Whittemore challenged his death verdict. Eight judges considered irregularities in the selection of the jury. Allan Poe, attorney for Whittemore, argued to set aside the ruling based on procedural errors in the trial.
Washington reports no U S. preference for changing the Mellon Berenger debt agreement with France. French finance chief Caillaux seeks revisions, while the administration faces debate in Congress over safeguard clauses and a demand for future bond turnover if needed, with Republicans wary of concessions.
Paris June 28 key officials discuss sidetracking the Veron Mellon plan for settling France’s debt to the United States. Finance Minister Caillaux opposes parts of the Berenger Mellon agreement and may send Maurice Rohkanewski to lead a new debt mission with pledges for extended credits and a final settlement.
In Baltimore on June 28 a pistol battle between police and a group of men and women left five police members, a druggist, a woman and a girl seriously wounded. A person named Thenesra Wat Leo was reported killed, with unclear details surrounding the aftermath and the victims.
June 2 report from Cleveland and Cincinnati area notes three more deaths in a weekend traffic crash tally reaching sixty. Mrs Judith Moore, killed at Hartwell Baltimore crossing. watchman Pace, 58, struck while helping move Moore’s car. George Levi, 58, dies from injuries after being struck by a truck. Conductor Michael Maloney of Maddle town, Ohio, aboard the train. Several others injured. the city records mark a deadly year for highway rail crossings.
Tomorrow evening a Sesqui Centenary celebration begins with the Boys' Band on the bandstand from 7:30 to 8:00, followed by singing and an invocation by Mrs. Carl Alara. Joe Tiley Willen of the Ohio Supreme Court will speak, with Paul Wainwright singing and other selections. The event, on Ladies Night, invites the public and emphasizes strong female and community turnout.
June 2nd reports indicate between 700 and 1000 persons killed in the Clonids conflict, with thousands homeless and hundreds unemployed. American Consul General Wed dell in Mexico City announced dispatch of an assistant to assess needed rebel measures.
A six year old, As Henry Asithowski of 1504 West Avenue, was hit while crossing to the west side yesterday morning. He was struck by a car driven by NL On Charms of 215 Cuyahoga Bile Cleveland and knocked to the pavement. He was taken to Elyring Memorial Hospital for evaluation. hospital authorities fear a possible fractured skull.
Washington reports the government will mobilize the largest force yet for the prohibition crackdown. General Andrews and about 4,000 officials and law officers will staff the drive, aided by the Treasury and other agencies. The current land force numbers 7,200, with plans to reorganize agencies nationwide and extend enforcement after July 7 talks with Britain.
June 28 report from deputy sheriff Ahin Henri describes a drag party searching Tar Pesfoot Lake for Carl Young, a former resident of Cleve, who drowned while boating near Dust Point. The same outing yielded the body of Ralph Woodring, 20, a North High School graduate, found after a fall from a springboard. Eight others from Cleveland rented a weekend at the lake. Julius Sedley tried to rescue Young and Woodring, diving repeatedly but failing to reach them.
Miss Tankin of 156 Princeton Street was taken to Elvint Memorial Hospital yesterday morning for a scalp wound. The injury occurred when a golf ball struck the back of her head. Doctors reported the wound not serious enough to require admission.
Governor Pinchot testified before a Senate committee that a secret staff of private detectives hired with private funds conducted probes into prohibition enforcement in Pennsylvania. The investigators reported raids and operations against bootleg facilities but had no arrest powers and relied on state police for arrests. The group spent about $110,000, with $2,000,000 in related primary funding referenced.
Washington June 26 Congress bounds into a crucial stretch as leaders jockey over rivers and harbors. Senator Willis of Ohio warned she will filibuster to block the rivers and harbors bill before adjournment. White House foes push to deny passage, while farm belt opposition looms over agricultural policy and the Feil Bill.
June 28 report from NMWARK O shows the Sons of Veterans unveiling the Roosevelt statue carved by Bruce Baughman at Baughman Park Wear here Three hundred? attendees. Addresses were given by national officials Mrs Mamie Dirms and Mrs Carrie F Willams among others. About five thousand persons attended the event.
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