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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
3
Prominent preacher Cadman, celebrated for his fiery oratory, drew attention across Britain, Canada, and Australia, where his sermons attracted large crowds and sparked widespread discussion of faith and reform.
Dr. Cadman, hailed as a prophet of the age, will address South Americans and local audiences at the First Congregational Church on Wednesday evening March 4 beginning at eight o'clock. He rose to prominence after beginning his U S. career in 1899 and is repeatedly sought for public appearances.
The event in Louisville Kentucky featured a lead by a father of a crippled child detailing the aims of the International Association for Crippled Children. Ohio Society work and a national program plan were explained. Local efforts are led by Wease Wilder as chairman of the Crippled Children's Committee.
The Nickel Plate railroad filed a protest with the Utilities Commission against the Cleveland Lorain and Sandusky bus line extending its routes from Cleveland through Lorain Elyria Sandusky Norwalk Lima and Toledo. The protest argues existing service between these points, notably Sandusky to Lima, is sufficient.
Major Houffman announced he will appoint a city planning commission within a few days to regulate building and prevent unsightly shacks in food neighborhoods.
Lorain March 3 Percy McGowan 20 Salina Ohio was shot and killed when an old revolver stuck in a holster in front of Lorain post office watchman Urith Robinson 20 was bound to his chair by robbers. The weapon had been taken from a hideout and was later to be carried at the post office. Robinson’s son and another youth were examining the gun when the accident occurred. Both were to start new jobs together today.
The residence of Claude Blen chard at 330 West Fifth Street was burglarized between 7 and 9 p.m. Jewelry and money valued at 200 to 300 dollars were stolen. An intruder broke the kitchen window and removed hinge pins to enter. A diamond ring two watches one bracelet and a small sum were taken. A box of jewels was left untouched in a bureau drawer.
Mayor Hoffman announced a temporary athletic commission to oversee amateur baseball and other sports in Lorain until a permanent amateur baseball association is formed. The trustees named are Jess Hannon David Wickworth D E Steck Dr L C Lahm William Holly J E Cameron and P A Webber.
Helen P. Sewell of Oberlin files suit against Lauren Farr and others for 6492.75 on a note secured by a mortgage on seventy acres in Russia township. The court is asked to foreclose and apply proceeds to the note. Police report notes Hl-Captain Fred I Meyers ill at home for two nights. An auto crash at East Avenue and Broad Street injures six auto bodies loaded on a truck. Two bus drivers, R J Bigger and James Gaten, are fined $1 and costs for disorderly conduct after a bus barn incident.
NUMBER THREE reported to the board last night that the picture showed no major objectionable content and little Ku Klux propaganda. Frank A. Smith moved to rent the auditorium for March 24 and 26. A. R. Agate seconded. Crehore urged caution while Agate and Smith supported the use for taxpayers. Ernest Crisp did not vote but declared the motion carried. Mrs. Carl Martin led a delegation seeking summer playground supervision by the board and a district director under board orders. The cafeteria deficit was wiped out leaving a $140.77 surplus. The board approved buying a power lawn mower for Ely and McKinley grounds and will revisit school property insurance levels, currently $399,000 on property worth about $2,000,000. A four-woman delegation from the League of Women Voters observed the session to see how the board conducts school matters.
The report recounts heated exchanges with the mayor denying advisors and disputing a reporter’s figures. Attorney Hamlin challenged a woman’s statements, leaving the mayor silent on apologies as a rival paper looms before the election.
The nation plans a broad network linking WEAF and WEAF connected stations across the East, Midwest, and Pacific coast to broadcast Coolidge Dawes inauguration events. Twelve microphones will relay speeches and ceremonies from the Senate, Capitol, and Marine Band concert with Taft delivering the oath. Up to 60,000 visitors are expected, weather concerns loom with possible rain.
The March 17 ten round Greb Tunney fight in St Paul was canceled after Greb said he injured both hands in a Pittsburgh holdup assault Sunday night. Promoters may reschedule for March 37 with Jack DeLamey of Bridgeport sought as a replacement.
Lorain reports a suspect named James Burke of Pittsburgh arrested in Toledo on suspicion linked to the Lorain post office robbery. Cleveland police seek “Jip” O’Neil tied to the incident while a collision at Helena left John Peer dead and money found on Peer’s clothing in a Tiffin hospital. The post office plans a metal safe upgrade after Saturday’s burning attempt. stamps stolen remain unfound.
The Lorain relief bill appeared before the house committee this morning with twelve votes needed for formal action but only eleven were present. A 7 to 4 vote favored advancing the bill, with a likely continuation this afternoon or tomorrow.
Lorain city council plans a committee of the whole meeting Monday evening to study eliminating the Nickel Plate grade crossings and elevating the tracks through the city. The move is a preliminary step aimed at securing relief.
President Coolidge will swear in on a Bible given by his grandmother when he was a child, not the family Bible used in 1923 at Plymouth Vermont.
In Rockhyford Georgia a 24 year old man was lynched and burned after identification by a 14 year old assault victim. The quiet town reels as authorities investigate the racially charged attack and its brutal ending.
The city’s coal merchants saw a surge in demand as the cold spell intensified. One large firm sold and delivered nearly 100 tons yesterday and others moved an estimated 250 tons in the past 24 hours. Cooler weather persisted with six degrees above zero this morning, with rain forecast for tonight or tomorrow.
D W Myers informs council that protest expenses will vary with hearing length and records, while urging Public Utilities Commission to bear the cost and possibly hire experts. Petitions to protest were read later by women’s groups and the League of Women Voters. The council also addressed a gas issue, street renumbering, ditch cleaning on Abbey road, and authorized a 330 loan against sidewalk assessments.
The Albanian trader Stamola was identified as the gunman who killed former Albanian finance minister Guaragnigas in Baro. He fired three shots instantly killing the official and offered no motive.
The article credits Charles Evans Hughes with laying a broad international achievements record, including arms talks, the Dawes plan, Paris reparations, commercial treaties, and Asia and Europe diplomacy. It notes his role in German reparations, occupation costs, and claims settlements while avoiding entanglement with the League of Nations or World Court. Colonel James A. notional observer at European conferences is mentioned.
At Hillsboro Ohio with a four juror panel seated three women and one man and an initial panel of 75 exhausted defense attorneys for Dan Boggs of Jackson Ohio asked the court today for a change of venue claiming a jury could not be obtained locally. The court took the request under advisement.
A claimed remedy for bladder trouble and weak kidneys touts quick results in hours. The ad asserts direct action on kidneys and bladder, with a capsule form sold as Red Mill Haar-Jem Oil under a money-back guarantee. Availability through named druggists is noted.
County commissioners W. R B. Richmond and C. D. Murray accompanied Oliver Lamb convicted of rape with a preceding consent and Joe Harris and Henry Taylor convicted of robbery to the penitentiary to begin terms. They also planned to visit State Highway headquarters to seek county road funding details for the year and address additional business matters.
Funeral services for Andrews Clark, once U S senator from Montana and noted copper king, will be held Thursday. Clark died of pneumonia at his Fifth Avenue home at age 86.
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum arrives in Cleveland rejecting charges as a smoke screen by opponents. Separately, Mary Bid Dick of Elyria sues Reneneth Burdick for divorce alleging gross neglect, extreme cruelty, failure to provide, repeated striking, and abandonment last May.
Last night bouts across Columbus Middletown Philadelphia and Scranton featured multiple decisions and knockouts. Ohio State’s Bantam winner was awarded a decision over Lou Bloom in Columbus while Joe OMalley defeated Waldo Patterson in ten rounds. Tammy Bates scored a technical knockout in round two over Wid Shanks. Irish Berger of Springfield won by decision over Mickey Flynn in Middletown. In Philadelphia Ad Stone won by referee's decision over Lee Anderson, Babe Ruth outpointed Billy Petrolle, Jack Eischeman won a technical knockout over Joe Brach, and Danny Cooney edged Firti LeRay by judge's decision in ten rounds. Scranton saw Bob Greene of New York beat Eddie Tavington by judge's decision in ten rounds.
Today brings a slate of races and events including New Orleans Cuba-American Jockey Club Havana Miami Jockey Club Tia Juana Jockey Club and Pennsylvania six day cycling in Madison Square Garden with indoor track meets in Pittsburgh. Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Conference championships in Atlanta. Golf Florida and Pinehurst events plus Palm Beach and Ormond tournaments. Boxing matchups feature Stribling O'Dowd Genaro Feldman Slattery Burke Kaplan Smith Okum Kirby Maloney Ros enbloom and others in venues from Kalamazoo to New York.
The Dar Jane Austin Studio of Voice opened yesterday afternoon on the fourth floor of the Elyri Block. Miss Austin, a popular local figure and newly married to Sumner M. Hartwell, has trained with Frank G. Gossert in New York for six years and studied at the Vestoff-Berova Russian School of Dancing in New York and the Denishawn School in Los Angeles.
Steubenville Ohio March 3 Sheriff William Allison refused to obey County Auditor Edward Lockwood who ordered the release of 69 prisoners as an economy measure. The auditor declares the county jail will be a place of confinement for offenders, not a sheriff's boarding house.
Wellington reports Supt Shields Coach Coller and Principal Swanger commend the local boys for clean play and loyal supporters at the tournament. C H England visited Kent Ohio on business. Mr and Mrs E E Ylatters attend retailers convention in Columbus this week.
A Detroit style market page lists Butter at .47 to 1-2 and various produce items with mixed pricing. Items include apples, strawberries, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers with regional price notes and per unit terms.
Receipts: cattle 290 with good to choice quality in steers 5 to 7 and heifers 7 to 8.50. bulls 5.60 to 7. cows 5 to 77.50, common cows 2 to 5. calves receipts 200 with veal calves 15 to 18. sheep and lambs 390 with lambs 17.50 to 18.25, wethers 9 to 10, ewes 9 to 9.50. hogs receipts 2000 with improved prices. Yorkers 13.00 to 13.15, heavies 13.25, mediums 13.25, pigs 11.50 to 12, roughs 10.25, stags 7.00.
An old advertisement pitches a throat gargle using Bayer Aspirin tablets dissolved in water. It instructs dissolving two Bayer tablets in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargling thoroughly, repeating every two hours if needed. It warns to use genuine Bayer tablets in tin boxes of twelve.
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