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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
1
Stockholders in Toledo vote to empower Perry Fay Company directors to pursue actions, up to liquidation, citing flat profits in recent years while affirming full stockholder support despite the firm’s sound finances. The measure signals stronger investor backing for tough strategic moves amid industry pressures.
Seventeen people were fined in city police court after a weekend of activity. Two men faced charges of driving while intoxicated and five more were fined for frequenting a disorderly house tied to drinking.
Army planes began a non stop flight from Selfridge Field Michigan to Miami but encountered mishaps. Eleven of twelve planes reached Miami after a mid day overflight. Major General Patrick refused to grant authority to return in one day, with plans to fly to Augusta March 4 and back to Selfridge March 6.
William Cameron of Stop 7 Yellow Line was fined $50 and costs by Mayor Harry Dipple in Avon county jail after a drunken driving charge. His car collided on the French Creek road near Avon Sunday night, injuring a man and a woman as the vehicle tipped over.
In Washington on March 2 the Senate faced a partisan stalemate as liberal senators blocked key dates and actions, delaying expected votes and complicating floor motions. The impasse reflected broader tensions over scheduling and legislative priorities amid ongoing debates.
A Saturday meeting at the Church of Christ drew more than sixty residents to discuss the Logan Gas Company rate request before the Public Utilities Commission. A four member citizens committee was elected to draft a resolution urging the city council to reconsider its action and to organize a citizens league if needed. The panel, chaired by Mrs. H. C. Stevens, also names Mrs. S. H. Strickler and J. F. as members, with the resolution to be delivered to the council before tonight’s session.
Washington March 2. Officials and guests arrived as the inaugural events begin. The city anticipates a carnival atmosphere despite calls for economy and simplicity from the Conlidge ian directive.
Mrs. Harry Bailey, 25, of Marion, was killed and her brother-in-law Glen Bailey, 21, of Marion, fatally injured when their car was struck at the Otis street crossing of the C. D. M. Interurban line.
Washington March 2 The Senate Agriculture Committee refused to accept the cooperation marketing bill passed by the House signaling a deadlock in farm relief legislation. The move blocks a key agricultural aid measure as discussions stalled in Congress.
N H Fairbanks of Springfield Ohio denied today that he is a candidate for the Ohio state Prohibition Director post. The statement came from Washington this afternoon as he addressed the rumor in question.
London reports that forty years since the Britwell Court Library sale began, and it may not conclude for another 25 years. The library, property of the late Sir William Phillips, has realized about 2.5 million dollars with more lots to be offered in London soon, much of the stock already going to American collectors.
A strong quake struck Saturday night causing shake and rattling in Elyria offices. In Lorain County Savings & Trust and Elyria Savings & Trust upper floors, desks and pot plants trembled while staff sought the hall. No property damage reported in Cleveland. center of quake uncertain, with possible sources in the St Lawrence valley or Northern New England.
Robert Patterson died in Pontiac Michigan from pneumonia. A Elyria resident, he worked as a machinist at the Willys Overland plant. He was a member of the Scottish Clan and the Moose. Survived by his wife and sister Mrs Charles Kirkpatrick of this city. Body to Sudro Funeral Home. funeral Thursday at 2 p.m.
Fred Best aged 65 died Saturday afternoon at Memorial hospital after an extended illness. He lived here for several years and had no known relatives. A former world traveler who claimed to have circled the globe twelve times, he will be interred at Sudro Funeral Home with services Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Burner.
President Coolidge signed a bill creating a reserve corps in the navy and marine corps. The measure formalizes reserve status and outlines integration with active forces.
In Jerusalem on a March day, Palestinian women organize a brides of death battalion for mutual defense against Bedouin raids. The unit, officially the Woman's Auxiliary Corps, vows to resist attacks and sacrifice their lives rather than be captured.
Two men held up Standard Oil station attendant A. E. Bruell in Oberlin and West Erie avenues at 9 50 p m Saturday night and escaped with 75 dollars after Bruell could not make change for a 60 dollar bill. Bruell described the robbers and the scene as they demanded gasoline and took the cash from the register.
In Jona mid March 2, a blast at National Bank seriously injured Harrow Calow, assistant cashier, whose clothing caught fire while he tried to save notes. Windows in nearby stores shattered and panic spread as police suspected a bomb caused the explosion. Calow remains in serious condition at home.
Mrs. Julia Artbauer died after another car struck the machine she was driving with her son. Slippery streets were cited as the accident cause in Cleveland today.
In Shelby Ohio on March 2 Farl Hoffstodt was struck by a Big Four Passenger train after driving through a downed crossing gate in light rain. He was thrown about 100 feet and killed instantly with severe injuries reported.
President Coolidge signed a bill extending the use of Naval Radio facilities for transmitting press messages across the Pacific. The extension runs through June 30, 1927, marking longer government use of maritime radio networks.
Police estimate at least 600 dead and over 2,000 injured after a massive dynamite and gasoline explosion on Caju Island near Rio de Janeiro. Government bulletin lists 316 identified dead and 1,811 injured as fires rage and bodies are burned.
Bank robbery in Kansas City Kansas ends in a fatal shooting as one bandit is killed during the hold up at Riverview Bank. In Detroit, three bandits hold up the American State Bank branch, terrorize 15 people, and escape with 3163 after kidnapping the driver of the getaway taxi.
Five men died when the barge James M. Hudson from Norfolk Washington sank off Boston Light. Two bodies were recovered and search efforts continued for others reported missing.
In Wheeling West Virginia on March 2 1926 students from West Liberty normal school joined a bucket brigade to fight a fire threatening West Liberty until fire apparatus arrived from Wheeling eleven miles away. A quarter mile of hose was laid from the town reservoir to help contain the blaze. Loss reached 25000 dollars destroying four buildings including the town post office. Coach Larry Stoops led students to rescue bedridden Mrs J D Waddell.
Mrs. Ircme Thowmpeon vanished in Boston after sending word that her father was dead. Police report she wore jewelry valued at 16000 and a leopard coat worth 68000, prompting a citywide search and investigation.
Alice Penfield sues Reichlin Neidy and Scanlan seeking one quarter interest in property and a partition with accounting. Josephine Halka seeks divorce from Andrew Halka citing cruelty and drunken abuse. he is jailed on bail after a second beating. Auto sideswiped vehicles near Stop 19 Lake Avenue by a man listing Plato as name and 127 Waverly Court as address. Mary Kiss cross petitioning for divorce citing assault and cruelty by Emory Kiss. Lorain safety director James A Hewitt called to his father’s ill health in Grigsby Ontario. National Bank of Commerce estate executor asks to continue Frederick will for proper distribution.
Harlan Fiske Stone of New York resigns as Attorney General and is sworn in at noon as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Chief Justice Taft administers the oath. Stone sits in robes during proceedings. Solicitor General James M. Beck serves as Attorney General until Charles Beecher Warren is confirmed.
Samuel Kish shot his wife Elizabeth to death in Woodlawn Pa after she refused to move. He then shot at his 12 year old daughter and turned the weapon on himself as police and bystanders watched. The family had quarreled over leaving the town tied to a deceased daughter's grave. Kish and the girl were taken to Rochester General Hospital where his condition improved.
Tulsa dispatch reports two men killed and four seriously injured when a high pressure still at Barnsdall Refining Co. exploded. Three men are missing after a train of tank cars being loaded with gasoline caught fire and the loading rack was destroyed.
A fire at the Long Island Railroad plant in Morris Park Long Island caused about 1 500 000 in damage. Thirty railroad cars were destroyed or ruined as explosions in tank cars hindered firefighters. Smoke from the blaze drove about 300 people from nearby homes.
In Pittsburgh on March 2, prime heavy hogs sold at 13.35 per hundredweight, topping dealers' highest predictions after a 25 cent rise. The market showed a sharp surge in prices beyond earlier expectations for the day.
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