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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1926

Page

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Society matron identifies suspect in church stabbing case

Mrs Leverett Saltonstall Tuckerman the second identified Dominic Capiro as the man who stabbed her a week earlier after church. Other women failed to ID him. Capiro, arrested for accosting Officer Mary Sughrue, tried to toss a sharpened nail from his pocket.

Boston Mra Leverett Saltonstall Tuckerman Society Dominic Capiro Capiro Mary A. Sughrue Capno

Cleveland Man on Trial for Murder Near Gibsonburg

William Clark, 22, of Cleveland, is to face a jury in Fremont Ohio for the February 6 slaying of Ralph and Dorothy Huffman near Gibsonburg. Judge Irving Carpenter resumed selection after 75 jurors seated and the first panel exhausted. The couple, returning from shopping, were shot by a masked man identified as Clark. Huffman crawled two miles to summon aid before dying.

Fremont William Clark Cleveland Ralph Dorothy Huffman Gibsonburg Ohio Common Pleas Court Irving Carpenter Norwalk Clark Huffman

Nesbitt to Face Mental Examination in Murder Case

Jacob Nesbitt, accused wife killer, will have his sanity evaluated by alienists before the county grand jury May 3. Attorney Shipman said Nesbitt is not truly insane but temporarily deranged and will rely on the merits of the case. District attorney W Haines denied involvement with Shipman in the defense.

Troy Jacob Nesbitt Shipman Nesbitt W. OH. Haines

Earthquake Recorded Near Fordham University

An earthquake about 2 200 miles south of New York was recorded today at 6 59 am by the seismograph at Fordham University. The event was detected by the university instrument and reported in the morning edition.

New York Fordham University Wside

Senate set to vote on Italian war debt settlement

The Senate expected to open debate on ratifying the Italian war debt settlement this week with a predicted 56 to 40 approval. Supporters cite a waning opposition while the progressive bloc led by Senator Norris denounces the pact as a gift of hundreds of millions to Italy. The deal would let Italy pay off about $1.65 billion of principal over 62 years with no interest or pay normal interest on the same term, totaling about $2.04 billion with interest.

Washington Senate Smoot, R Utah American Debt Commission Progressive Bloc Norris, R Nebraska Italy

Population of Plymouth I Increases as Officials Rally

Mar 17 Daily reports rising population in Plymouth Vermont as Colonel John C Conlidge condition worsens. Ludlow train arrivals bring reporters photographers telegraphers to the scene. Florence Cilley store becomes a hotel with newspapermen housed above, awaiting coverage of the event.

Plymouth John C. Conlidge Ludlow Florence Cilley

Lyons Brothers Face Another Indictment

Lyons brothers James and Leonard, gunmen from Norwalk, were indicted again by the Huron County grand jury. The new true bill accuses them of robbery in taking Deputy Sheriff Frank Adelman and Special Agent Frank McGrath’s revolver during the time McGrath was killed. They already face murder charges in the same shooting.

Norwalk James Leonard Lyons Huron County Grand Frank Adelman Frank McGrath McGrath

League defers Germany entry amid League weakness

Geneva March 17 The League of Nations Assembly defers Germany’s admission until September after ten days of nationalist clash. Sir Austen Chamberlain announces the Council’s decision and Brazil presses for a permanent seat, while German papers condemn the outcome as a sign of League fragility and blame Briand and Chamberlain as wire-pullers.

Geneva League of Nations Austen Chamberlain League Council Germany League Austen Brazil Council Berlin United Today Briand Chamberlain

Colonel Coolidge Fighting for Life in Final Illness

Colonel Jonn Coolidge father of the president, weakened and near death after years of service. Doctors reported a grave crisis last night as he fought to stave off death while a vigil lit the Coolidge home. A private wire connected his room to Dr. Cram’s office and the White House as reporters watched.

Marc Vermont Jonn Coolidge Albert M. Cram Mediane Coolidze White House Dr. Cram

Jewel named in Davis family newborn

The secretary of labor and Mrs James J. Davis announce the birth of a daughter named Jewel. She joins sisters Jean, Joan, and Jane, and brother James I in the Davis family.

Secretary of Labor James J. Davis Jewel Jean Joan Jane James I

Baramasslend Treasury Looted by Bolo Bandits

Bandits in high speed boats robbed the Baha Way Islands treasury at Nassau Bahama last night of 847000 in English currency and escaped with the loot. Sheriff Henry R. Chase reported the word received this afternoon.

Miami Wha Baha Way Islands Nassau Bahama Henry R. Chase

Fire destroys Brighton Elevator Co plant

Fire at noon today destroyed the Brighton Elevator Co plant, a total loss. Employee Warner Merritt suffered a minor injury as flames consumed the facility, which is owned by local residents. It was unclear if insurance covered the loss.

Brighton Brighton Elevator Co Warner Merritt

Logan Gas wins stay on rate increase in Ohio Supreme Court

Ohio Supreme Court permits Logan Gas to collect its new rates under bond until the Public Utilities Commission rules. The rate, $1 for the first 500 cubic feet and 60 cents thereafter, goes into effect immediately across about 74 municipalities with refunds if final rates fall short. A rehearing is likely.

State Supreme Court Columbus Logan Gas Company Public Utilities Commission Don Myers Myers Logan Company Ohio Utilities Commission State Utilities Commission Commission Coma: Minion Supreme Court

Millionaire Incomes Seen Rising in United States

Treasury experts predict 75 to 80 millionaires incomes in the country as 1935 returns surge. Officials expect total millionaire wealth to exceed prior peaks with strong business conditions lifting taxable income despite higher exemptions. Estimates place March 15 collections above 370 million and possibly 400 million.

United States Washington March Treasury Bureau of Internal Revenue

Fall of slate kills two miners in Springfield

George Manuel and Basil Coninon, both of Springfield, were instantly killed in a slate fall after a windy shot exploded at the Peabody coal company mine near Livingston. They were both shot firers and were in the coal room at the time of the blast.

Springfield Wis George Manuel Basil Con‘inon Peabody Coat Company Ming Nimnber Ay Liverton Here

Lorain Mayor's Wife Likely to Remain in City Job

Lorain Ohio March 17 Mayor William A Grall warned that council disunity could lead to Mrs Grall’s permanent appointment to a city service and safety position. Mrs Grall declined to confirm acceptance but hinted she would take the post if her husband’s previous appointment stands. The mayor had dismissed Henry King from the office.

Lorain Maren Wiliam A. Grall Grall

Murder near Cleveland sparks case update

The Volpe murder tale widens as police prepare to present new findings to Angrind duty and reveal a thin anonymous letter. Detectives Cayolo and Luthinger return with Volpe’s widow and a friend of the victim. A Canton sewer contractor was found shot near March 7.

Cleveland Samuel Volpe Canton John Luthinger Luthinger Chiates Cayolo Volpe Virtue

Farmer Killed by Train in Bellecenter Accident

Warold Wroadham a 320 year old farmer died when his car was struck by a southbound Albatross train on the Big Four Railroad at Bellecenter south of her. The body was thrown clear of the wreckage and the head crushed. Wind ham failed to hear or see the train while driving onto the tracks. Survived by his parents and wife with one sister. Theodore Norman, brother in law of Wyndham, died similarly on December 13 1924 at Dunkirk north of her.

Kenton Warold Wroadham Big Four Bellecenter Windham Theodore Norman Wyndham Dunkirk

Prominent Americans In Peking Protest U S Ultimatum

Prominent Americans in Peking today sent a protest to the state department against the United States participation in the ultimatum issued by the powers ordering a halt to warfare nearby Trent. The protest argues the ultimatum worsens Chinese sentiment and harms American interests.

Perin Peking State Department United States Trent Sitt

World War Veteran Collapses in Street

A 38 year old World War veteran from Akron named Martin collapsed in Toledo Ohio while walking toward Milwaukee for hospital treatment. He saw action in four major battles and wears a silver plate in his head from war wounds.

Toledo Wiliom Martin Akron Martin Government Hospital Milwaukee

Four Perrysburg High Girls Suspended for Smoking

Four Perrysburg High School girls were suspended for three days after a boy student gave them cigarettes and later confessed to his mother. Two of the girls are on the Girls Basketball team. the incident was reported to authorities after the boy's conscience led to disclosure.

Perrysburg Perrysburg High School

Railroad Sued for 28000 Over Grade Crossing Crash

Carl Jacobs files a 28000 damage suit against New York Central Railroad in the court of common pleas. He says a sand car blocked his view at a grade crossing on September 6, 1926, causing a collision with a backing locomotive that dragged his truck 63 feet. Jacobs was hospitalized six weeks and remained bedridden for months. injuries may be permanent.

New York Central Railroad Company Court of Common Pleas Carl Jacobs Sanctuaky Frank Hickshat Jacobs Uathersha

Hope for arms conference waned in Washington

The report notes a weakened prospect for the League of Nations staging a worldwide disarmament conference this year after the Geneva setback. President Coolidge and his advisers hold private meetings to decide American steps, with officials saying major league powers have effectively sidelined the administration. Continued coverage on page 3.

Washington, Mar. W League of Nations Creneva League Coolidge Mr.Coolidge

Buckner Files Conspiracy Complaints in Liquor Law Enforcement

District Attorney Emory R Buckner filed notices of complaint against twenty seven doctors six druggists and four distillery salesmen accusing them of conspiring to violate the Volstead act by illegal prescription traffic. Warrants were issued.

New York Emory R. Buckner

Delay Seen in Prohibition Inquiry In Senate Docket

Washington march 17 wets grow restless over delay in the proposed investigation of the entire prohibition problem by the alcoholic rehabilitation committee. Rep Hudson Michigan chairman said he will not return from Florida before the end of March. The survey is deferred pending his return and may not be held this session.

Washington Hudson Nic Michigan Florida

Famous Russian General Brussilov Dies in Moscow

Moscow March 17 General Aleksei Brussilov longtime Russian and Soviet military leader is reported dead in the capital. The World War I famed commander who led drives from Pripet to the Romanian front and reportedly captured 400000 Austrians shaped Soviet armed forces post revolution and held top command at one point.

Woscow Alovey Brussilov Russia Pripet Rumania Bruseslau

Safebreakers Active in Cleveland Robberies Reported

Police began a hunt for a suspected safebreaker king after four heists in Cleveland on March 17. The gang allegedly took 65 dollars from International Harvester Mant, 30 dollars from H J Weinz Co, 150 dollars from Miller Rubber Co, and nothing from Roy Ramson Auto Livery.

Cleveland International Harvester Company H. J. Weinz Co Miller Rubber Co Roy Ramson Auto

Governor launches personal inquiry into fair contracts

Governor Donahey announced a personal investigation into charges of irregularities in state fair contracts following hearings by Attorney General Crabbe and State Auditor Stacey. The inquiry targets alleged noncompetitive bidding, campaign contributions, and waivers of bidding laws in orders to vendors like Weltz for shrubbery costing about 3500 dollars.

Columbus Donahey Crabbe Stacey Tracy State Fair Trnax Deyima Charles Welty State Agricultural Department Truax Lewis Ito State Purchasing Department Crabbhe-Tracy Weltz

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TRUAL President Coolidge Lyons Brothers John C. Coolidge Calvin Plimtooth Col. Coolidge Reeper Colonel Coolidge Davis Baby J's Davis Elevator CO Volpe Nurter U.S China Railrad CO
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