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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
1
Talifu in Yannan near Burma reports an earthquake and fire levelled the city of 80 000. Foreign residents are safe but thousands are injured homeless and aid is urgently needed. Death toll unknown.
Former Senator J F Burke of Elyria says Logan Natural Gas plans a 95 cent first 500 feet rate to boost annual revenue by about 823000. He claims the company uses a service charge subterfuge and cites disputed asset valuations and P U C approval. Interview outlines objections and cites local 71 Ohio cities opposing the increases.
Carl Van Voorhis of the Ohio Good Roads Federation asks Lorain County Commissioners and ex-director Boulay to study tearing out the current road to build a two way highway. The plan, discussed with the Chamber of Commerce, would cost about 240000 in two years to remove the present lane and add 10 feet on each side with a shared center island.
A would be robber tackled R. Lucas of Oberlin Road and tried to wrench a diamond tie pin valued around 30 dollars. Lucas struck with a knee and jaw, the assailant fled and a suspect was later detained but not identified. Lucas, five eight, broad shouldered, wore an overcoat and soft hat. FELKS HALL BURNED IN WHEELING Fire at Elks club traces to crossed wires. Loss about 12000 with damage to lodge room and equipment. Tenants evacuated in nightwear.
Lucille Jones 19, daughter of Rev. T Howard Jones, was arrested for leading a juvenile dissipation ring in Lorain Ohio. In Municipal Court she pleaded not guilty and was released on 200 dollar bond. Police say ten more youths will face Juvenile Court as part of a larger inquiry. The pastor and mother call it a frame up.
Sheffield Lake March 3 The village council last met authorized Solicitor George L Glitch to enter a contract with the Sunchcomb Co Cleveland for water mains to connect with the city of Lorain This is the first actual work in three years to provide a water supply for the village Lorain high schools debate March 26 Lorain and Sandusky high schools will debate on France occupation of Ruhr valley Mantain schedule Lorain March 26 National Tube Co officials announced the plant would operate at 98 percent capacity next week
casualty counts from Wednesday's tornadoes in five states show 808 dead about 3,000 injured and 10,000 homeless. Illinois leads with 489 known dead plus 161 probable, while Indiana Tennessee Missouri and Kentucky also report casualties and near $200 million in property damage. The Weather Bureau attributes the storms to a massive Mother Cyclone forming over the central Mississippi Valley.
Eyewitness reports from Spriron and Springerton describe a cyclone sweeping through a storm zone. Ellis family members remained unaccounted, with scattered confirmations of casualties nearby in Carmi and Leanardsboro while radios relay hopeful messages from Ellis about their safety.
Tom Notas pleaded guilty to trial for involvement in a liquor transporting incident March 7. Ross Conforto, Cleveland Italian youth, was fined 750 dollars and costs and jailed for failure to pay. Patrolman Corbett Southam pursued the booze auto singlehandedly. two youths were captured, one escaped, 21 gallons of liquor tested 38 percent alcohol.
Eastbound Chicago and Alion passenger train from Kansas City to Chicago derailed near Slater Missouri last night. Fireman H E Means of Slater was killed and engineer O A Blackman of Kansas City severely injured. No passengers reported hurt. engine and two baggage cars left the track after hitting a broken car.
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