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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1926
Page
17
Washington reports diplomatic efforts intensifying between Peru and Chile over Tacna Arica. Peru withdraws from plebiscite talks while Kellogg insists the United States good offices are misinterpreted, both sides holding firm on their positions as tensions rise.
Vienna march 29 a petition from the League of Men's Rights to the Austrian parliament demands power rights for women and more rights for men. The league seeks abolition of alimony prohibition of women entering trades competing with men and the removal of the right of women to claim fathers of illegitimate children without blood tests.
Oberlin real estate and insurance agent J E Burgner arranged re-insurance for Great American Auto policyholders with Fidelity and Casualty and American National after the Great American Mutual Indemnity Co faced a state suspension. The move preserved coverage at a personal cost of about 3000 dollars, with no extra premium to patrons.
Sheriff Underhill answered a call at atop 4 Grafton Sunday and arrested John Gill for driving on the sidewalk on On thewood street. Gill struggled to exit the street as residents objected. He appeared before Justice BJ George and was fined 10 dollars and costs. Priscilla Grant sues Isaac Grant et al seeking half ownership of a Polo's addition lot in Lorain with mortgage. requests court order sale, mortgage payoff, and distribution of proceeds. Edward McPherson fined 5 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after arraignment in police court.
R E Campbell of Thussia Township was reelected president of the Jorain County Sheep and Wool Growers association at the annual meeting in Courtroom two. E E Lathrop of Camden was named vice president and A Carpenter of Eston secretary-treasurer. Twenty five members approved shipping wool from Elyria and Wellington this year. John Miles of Huron and A Canfield of Millersburg spoke on the Ohio State Woolgrowers Association, noting 4,635,009 pounds of wool handled last year, 7,000 farmers participating, and 30 percent of Ohio wool. The Ohio association will be used by Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana growers to pool wool, with 1925 average all-grade sale at 52 cents.
London March 29 The operation on the Prince of Wales for a recurrent ear trouble was successful and his condition improving rapidly. A physician bulletin stated that the ear pain linked to influenza necessitated a small operation, and relief followed. He will not leave York House, cancels public engagements, and his Biarritz trip is postponed until after Easter. He is urged to keep the ear warm to prevent complications.
East Liverpool Ohio March 29 Menory Moppins 78 colored night watchman found unconscious in the boiler room of Potters Mining and Milling Co planter died today from a fractured skull. Police think he fell from the top of the boilers. A coroner s inquest will be held.
In Desrony Michigan Judge Parker awarded Ethelyn Mae Schuman six thousand dollars alimony plus one half of house furnishings and five hundred dollars in attorney fees after a divorce hearing against Henry Schuman. The court cited extravagance and quarrelsome conduct as grounds. Both sides prepared to appeal to the state supreme court.
Washington May 29 reports that attempts to fix Internal Revenue Bureau employees to influence tax case decisions led to disbarment of many lawyers from treasury practice. Thirty nine lawyers are presently barred from income tax customs and other cases involving refunds or government adjudications. One suspension involved a lawyer convicted of arranging with income tax unit employees to obtain lists of taxpayers for extra assessment. Officials call it unethical practice and unethical solicitation of business from taxpayers was charged in another disbarment case.
The United States and Germany reach a settlement on postwar claims. Approved by the claims commission, American losses from German submarine actions and seized vessels are addressed. The plan calls for a long term German loan and a U S payment stream, with annual American reparations at about 12 million dollars.
A fragmented report notes that the National Hockey League has achieved international character, marking a second successful expansion milestone. The item hints at broader global reach and continued organizational development within the league.
Canton secretary to address the Elyria club at noon at the Hotel Newell. The Horry Club plans a joint noon meeting with the Kiwanis Club at the Y M C A. In a letter from Youngstown, President AL Werner received notice of Miss Peggy McWhirter death due to influenza. she served as secretary to District Governor Skegga and acting Youngstown Rotary secretary.
Obituary notices recount multiple deaths in Elyria area including Mrs Syleth, Mrs Davis, Antone Wilhelmy, Tony Ross, with funeral details, family survivors, and church services noted across local observances. Names include Sarah Franka, Chas Subdeman, Fred Alwhroster, Perry, Soldeo, Denale, Hannah Murray, Antone Wilhelmy, Tony Rows. Services announced at St Marys and local churches.
Detectives believe the Kraemers hold a key role in the gang known for robberies across New York and beyond. Charles Gross, former Baltimore policeman, is under arrest amid ties to Whittemore and the Gilder murder. A alleged fence and a city informant, Jacob Kraemer, are named in confessions linking to the Fifth Avenue heist and jewels worth 100000. The suspect, a jewelry trade worker, is said to control insider information for the gang’s operations and faces imminent arrest.
Capt. Martin Horrigan of the Cleveland police plans to resign next Thursday to travel around the world with his wife. Previously married about a year, Horrigan, described as a Cleveland resident, has spent much time at his wife's residence on Fast Avenue. Their marriage led to a Bermuda voyage prior to the wedding.
Gerald Chapman petitions from Hartford County alleging unlawful detention by Warden H. K. W. Scott and violation of the Fourth and 14th Amendments. He contends he was seized without due process, rushed to conviction, and deprived of appeal, counsel, or fair trial for a 25 year Atlanta sentence tied to a Leonard Street mail robbery. He argues excess of jurisdiction and a void judgment, worsened by prejudicial conditions in Hartford County court.
Cleveland market report lists dairy and produce items with prices for eggs poultry and vegetables, plus beef, veal, and sheep data. It records cattle receipts around 1500 with steers and cows prices, calves at 15-16, and sheep lambs steady to slow. grain prices note No 2 red wheat around 1.71 to 1.72 and corn 72 to 72. New season oat and rye quotes and timothy options close the note.
Fragmentary passage notes a murder trial where the defendant was found guilty entirely on circumstantial evidence to ensure identity was clear. The wording suggests emphasis on the method and reliability of the verdict rather than direct testimony.
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho endorses a nationwide referendum on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment in 1928. He proposed a national vote to decide the Prohibition question despite remaining a dry.
Senator Reed Borah and others debate Mussolini and fascist ambitions as Robinson predicts Germany’s collapse and Italy’s default, warning that reparations shifts will trigger equalizing demands. He cites possible $400 million versus $600 million annual pay abilities and challenges of the Smoot settlement amid loans from Morgan. Knights of St John note meeting after Mrs Davis’s death.
A series of amendments to the educational resolution call for a public vote focused solely on modifying the Volstead Act. The move centers on altering Prohibition enforcement policy and places the referendum on the ballot.
Two new cases of scarlet fever developed over the weekend. Sanitary policeman Frank Williams said this morning one case occurred Saturday and the other Sunday. The new cases bring the total to seven quarantined houses, but several cases have been reported improving and the quarantines probably will be lifted this week.
CINGANATI March 29 Mrs Lennie M Wright 37 of Marietta Ohio is dead at Scarlet Oaks hospital following poisoning and wrist-slashing last Tuesday. Despondency over mother’s death years ago is cited as the probable cause.
Elyria Fair Board met in the courthouse to adopt rules for the teattle and dairy divisions identical to Ohio State Fair regulations. Premium list will be printed in two weeks, per Commissioner W. S. Richmond.
Thieves stole three valuable paintings from the residence of real estate dealer Frederick W. Goakes in Cleveland. Police found numerous cigarette butts scattered around the art gallery and dining room, suggesting the burglars were not in a hurry. The Goakes were reported to be in San Francisco.
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