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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
4
Babson traces slow retail gains to cautious buying and overextended production after wartime readjustment. He blames unusually harsh winter weather, shipping disruptions, and a cold wave that slowed transportation and consumption across the North and South.
Washington reports Treasury officials say individual income tax records for 1924 likely will not be available for public inspection until November or December. The move aims to avoid a furor similar to 1923 when returns were disclosed.
On March 17 a gunman shot and killed George Sweean, principal witness in trials of six men from a clath gang. He was ambushed on a porch as he left a meeting, with police investigating the clash and grand jury action pending charges.
Headlines report a bold robbery attempt in which one assailant, possibly a woman, escaped with a quantity of money while authorities checked the stolen sum. In Hamilton, Ohio, state agents raided homes arresting twelve on liquor charges, with a woman among the detainees. A separate note mentions a movie scene at the Majestic hotel drawing public attention.
Former Lorain officer Frank Kindy former officer Percy Green and Carlisle farmer Eugene Sites asked Governor Donahey for parole for a police official now jailed on a rape charge. The governor urged returning to consult the judge and prosecutor then report sentiment and said to bring affidavits. They also complained of weak law enforcement in Lorain and the governor offered to submit the case of Prohibition Commissioner McDonald.
Wilbur Pettit, brought from Wichita to answer shooting and killing his brother in law John Payne on December 26, 2003, will be arraigned on tentative pleas in Mansfield court. Pettit’s twin Welard is serving a prison term for the killing amid family matters.
In Merid city hogs died after convulsions in a hog yard. An autopsy disclosed razor blades in the stomachs of two hogs, one with three blades and the other with two. City authorities urge residents to avoid disposing broken glass and safety razors in garbage cans.
Acclaims Dr Herschel Warker explorer scientist and inventor located in Or after five year search. decree granted to his wife at Parker of New erry 4x pRobiee. article notes prices and market items alongside the narrative.
Claude Douglas, a sheep herder in Medicine Bow country, was wounded when his own gun discharged while fending off coyotes. He pinned a note to his dog Jack’s collar asking for help, and the loyal animal fetched aid including a physician. Douglas survived and was taken to the Syngson Hospital for recovery.
Berlin reports list Fre candidates for the presidency with Marx and von Papen among names. Other selections include von Feders, Hellpach, Thaumann and Braun noted by various parties. London cites Bulgarian and Italian developments. French and British aerial force counts are given.
Oklahoma investigators pursue a federal inquiry into a string of Osage murders tied to headright wealth. Names tied to the case include Anna Brown and Lizzie Q., as Attorney General J Berry King leads the probe into deaths at Fairfax Fourtex and other Osage locations.
A 1925 Elyria Ohio notice announces a Monday Legion event with a 6 45 dinner, an 8 p.m. radio program from WLW Cincinnati, and remarks by James A Crain Milo J Warner Edward C Elliott and other Legion officials. The program includes a proclamation praising World War I veterans and a Legion Night broadcast.
Patient claims severe stomach trouble for ten years with cancer fears. After Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, he reports restored sleep and appetite and general well being. Advertisement touts the product as cleansing intestinal mucus and reducing inflammation across stomach liver and intestines with a money back guarantee.
The seal of the City of Elyria was affixed daily during March 1925 by Mayor Hinkson to signify official acts and municipal authority in the city records.
Canada today supported Great Britain's stance on the Geneva peace plan by cable to the League of Nations and proposed submitting all issues to a joint inquiry arbitration board rather than adhering to the protocol. Prime Minister Mackenzie King signed the message.
Charleston March 13 United Mine Workers prepare a vast drive to organize West Virginia non union coal fields. District 17 says a special 1 assessment will raise about 250000 for the push with February and March as the collection months. A general strike across the state was not confirmed.
The article reports Manson criticizing tax lability measures as conflicting with equal treatment for similarly situated taxpayers. He argues a secrecy cloaks administration and that the published standard is impractical for complex claims, creating a line between large and small claims. Hartson is quoted as saying the tax office cannot process every taxpayer’s claim.
Czechoslovak foreign minister M. Benes said the conference did not require prior acceptance of the protocol and defended the rescue proposals. He argued small nations tire of seeking security guarantees and see their sole refuge in the pact.
Horas March 13 report says Walker Collopy and John Laska of Cleveland were arrested last night on E. 29th street as they attempted to deliver a five gallon can of alcohol. They pled not guilty in police court and were released on $800 bond with a hearing set for March 25.
The Ohio Committee on Public Utility Information finds public service firms pay taxes on a valuation higher than any other property category and over eleven times banks. Utilities’ property is assessed near true value, forcing tax increases to be reflected in rates. 1924 valuations show totals of 275,569,920 with utilities at 28,325,380 and banks at 2,413,970. county average tax rate rises to 22.917 per thousand, up from 22.607.
Cattle receipts 200 with market steady showing fat steers 9.00 at 1050 pounds and good to choice butcher steers 7.00 to 8.50. Calves 200, good to choice veal 14.00 to 14.50. Sheep and lambs 800 receipts, market 500 lower. lambs 17.00 to 17.50, wethers 9.00 to 10.00, ewes 8.00 to 5.00, culls 4.00 to 6.00. Hogs 2,000 receipts, market 40-50¢ higher. yorker 14.15 to 14.25, heavies 14.50, mediums 14.60, stags 7.50.
French processed powder promises long wear through perspiration and shine control. The ad touts a pure cocoa cream base and a beautifying element that blends with natural coloring for an invisible, velvety finish and a lasting tone. Stop in today for a box at Crandall's Drug Store.
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