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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
In Bellefontaine on March 5 40 year old Ray Wren and 60 year old Harry Wren were captured after a confrontation with deputies in a Rushsylvania field. Harry was shot in the thigh but not believed seriously hurt. Both men were jailed on lunacy warrants following a three day standoff and prior threats against officers.
Pittsburgh report notes a forty cent rise in prime heavy hogs lifting prices to 14.10 dollars per hundredweight, smashing five year records and surpassing dealers' wildest predictions.
Warch 5 JF Birdseye, chief postal inspector in Ohio, resumed office in Cincinnati and handed the Lorain post office robbery probe to Cleveland and Toledo deputies. Cleveland police questioned Tip O’Neil, who lacked an alibi and was released. Deputies searched an Oberlin barn for 600000 missing stamps. An inspection of the Lorain to Helena route will follow the wrecked auto. James Burke, held in Toledo, has not been arraigned. John L Peer's funeral is planned in Erie, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
On March 5 seven five armed Mexicans surrounded the Elko county jail to repel a possible mob. They defended Guadalupe Acosta, a Mexican prisoner accused of killing Sheriff A C Lewis during a Saturday arrest attempt. Tense feelings between Americans and Mexicans raised fears of violence.
A newborn baby boy in Rochester NY lingered near death after alleged mistreatment by his 17 year old mother and the girl's parents. A physician's timely action saved the infant at Homeopathic hospital. Police report the child survived the critical period today.
Wooster College students backed by a large majority vote in favor of authorizing dancing on campus. The student body initiated a four point campaign to change campus social conditions and general atmosphere.
Avon Mayor Dipple suspends Car men Pearl of Lorain for six months and fines $50 and costs for driving intoxicated. Joe Frazeer of Lorain fined $25 and costs for disorderly conduct at the Avon dance hall. Mayor vows to crack down on offenders.
Lorain on March 5 marked the opening of a newly built $159 000 playhouse at Sixth and Broadway. The former Ohio theatre site was renovated and reopened with an extra entertainment event describing it as the finest theatre in the city.
Myrtle Smith, a 22 year old mother, clings to a story of an early morning struggle inside an automobile on a lonely road, insisting she did not kill Tandy Monday and fought to save her honor.
Harvey L Hooke will be introduced as the new secretary manager at a dinner in the Congregational Church Gates room. The event marks the first general meeting since reorganization and will include speeches by Trooke and leaders from local clubs. About 150 to 200 attendees expected.
London reports say a large fire brigade from all city sections prevented a Woodwich Arsenal blaze from reaching adjacent cordite stores. Arsenal near London is among England's largest and holds vast explosives. Local brief with multiple world items follows.
London fashion notes announce pocket handkerchief evening gowns as Dame Fashion’s latest novelty. They fold into tiny spaces and are made from soft materials to stay practically uncrushable, impressing city women.
Former Ambassador to England Frank B Kellogg is sworn in as Secretary of State succeeding Charles Evans Hughes. The ceremony was simple with Justice Pierce Butler administering the oath in the presence of officials and the Minnesota delegation. Kellogg planned a brief rest period before resuming legal practice in New York City.
Two Lorain men altered pleas in court tonight. Louis German pleaded guilty to non-support of a minor child and drew six months in the Toledo workhouse. Jadie Thompson received the same six months for the plea. Demesic admitted shooting John Krazaze in the knee and was sentenced to one year for each shot, to be served in the penitentiary within five days.
Former congressman J E Russell Merle Copeland and attorney Warren Barnett pleaded not guilty in Columbus to federal indictments from Cleveland accusing them of conspiring to violate federal dry laws. All released on $25 000 bond. A hearing was set for 9 am March 4.
Charles Feala a trustee in bankruptcy for the Federal Merchants Corporation filed suits against Lorain men to marshal liens and order sale of their Lorain and Elyria properties to satisfy judgments totaling about 92 220 from Otorab Bush 9 600 from George Combs 100 20 from Robert Jackson 96 from Mike Cselling and 97 50 from Michael McGue on priority claims the proceeds to be applied to the accounts. Louis Kim convicted bootlegger fled with hat and coat. no trace of him yet. Judge Washburn residence at 142 Harrison Street burgled last night intruder entered by breaking front window valuables largely untouched. Elyria Kiwanis guests Robert F Frey and Peter Land to speak at sixth birthday party at the Y M C A with a 6 30 dinner. Prosecutor D A Baird dropped indictments against Frank Kovacs and Louis Toth for auto taking without consent, tires removed. They pleaded guilty to petty larceny with $25 and costs each.
Gaston Rageot, famed novelist and critic, tells a London audience that World War altered romance and that modern women prefer friendship with men over passion. He argues love remains humanitys driving force despite changing social roles and sports and work offering new freedoms.
Elvira3 official protest against a proposed rate increase by the Togan Gas Co was mailed via special delivery and likely in the Public Utilities Commission’s hands today. City Solicitor D W Myers will verify receipt and the commission must set a hearing date after acknowledgment. Ashland council and citizens clash over acreage with no protest decision yet.
A harmony side headed by Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas was elected majority floor leader at a Republican caucus. Also named were Senator James E Watson of Indiana as assistant leader and Senator James W Wadsworth of New York as secretary of the conference. The caucus endorsed Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire as president pro tem to succeed Senator Albert Cummins, and George Sanderson of Chicago as secretary with David S Barry of Michigan as serjeant at arms.
Dorothy Howell of Lorain seeks divorce from Richard Howell on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She alleges he is fault finding unkind and abusive and she asks alimony and restoration of her maiden name Dorothy Pember. Goldie Fillimore sues Michael Fillimore for gross neglect and cruelty. married in Elyria in April 1923. She seeks alimony and child custody.
DA C C Madison announced he had information that Kansas City was a western clearing point for a vast national liquor smuggling ring, and he personally took charge of the investigation in Kansas City Missouri.
John M. Ward former captain and shortstop of the New York National League club died in Augusta of pneumonia at age unknown. Funeral arrangements were not completed today as Mis Ward, summoned from Aiken South Carolina, was at his bedside yesterday.
John Selet files suit against Isaac Buswell and others to clear the tithe on 157 acres of land in Carilsie town. The action seeks resolution of tithe obligations and related property rights.
Financial distress threatens Henrietta schools March closure unless a one mill levy is approved. Wead Petts reports the March 1 funds show 5636.28 in resources with 51666.28 in bills, leaving 1189.08 after obligations and prompting talks of emergency measures amid past levy rejection. The second item notes Senate friction with Vice President Dawes after his dress down during inaugurations. Interim session delay and criticism from Ashurst highlight tensions as the new Senate convenes.
A. F. E. Dewhurst of the Internal Revenue department says calls to the post office office are up and returns are filed at forty to sixty per day. Filing ends on the 16th though Sunday allows a one day grace. Married individuals with income under certain limits may avoid filing.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company reported annual earnings of 107 million 619 thousand 362 dollars after expenses and depreciation. Chairman H D Thayer announced the gain of 12 million 229 thousand 444 dollars over 1923. Dividends totaled 76 thousand 918 dollars and 227, with 3 million 600 thousand 8 dollars set aside for contingencies and a surplus carryover of 17 million 128 thousand 94 dollars.
Columbus March 5. Boulay retains his post as State Highway Director following a two hour talk with Governor Donahey who refused to discuss the meeting. Rumors fly that Donahey may remove Boulay over his handling of a Butler County stretch of the Cincinnati highway. Boulay ordered asphalt work despite the Governor's objections preferring concrete. He says the administration was discussed in a man to man chat and voices stayed calm. Donahey will issue a formal statement when ready.
Mrs Gladys Lester a 24 year old lifelong invalid was jailed in Knoxville Tenn on March 5 charged with shooting to death Stella Sterchi 17 four weeks after her marriage The killing followed a family quarrel reportedly sparked by Stella telling Coy Sterchi of alleged men visiting their home The murder occurred with Gladys mother and Stella's husband Coy Sterchi present Stella had been visiting the home according to Gladys description.
March 5 three city policemen were named to form a regular police department vice squad under a council approved program. The men, formerly connected with the alarm police, include Fred Early Gay Booth and a fourth officer added later. A separate case in Washington involved a man named Thomas whose murder remains unresolved.
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