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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
1
Grafton village votes to add three mills to its total tax of about 34 mills to cover a $5,009 nine month school deficit. The measure drew 215 signatures but 260 residents signed, underscoring a commitment to keep the school term.
Hospital board passes a resolution requiring all physicians and surgeons with patients at Memorial Hospital to file monthly detailed reports. Sam Squires presents the measure, which aligns with practices in many major hospitals. Reports must include a complete diagnosis and patient progress.
The Volunteer Firemen’s Association will meet in the council chamber at 7:30 this evening to arrange attendance at the funeral of the late Henry Schultz. Schultz was an old timer and active fireman since the organization’s early days.
Washington records that the Budget Bureau says federal running expenses can be reduced by at least 300 million in the coming year while still allowing a 12 percent tax cut. Estimated 1926 year government spending is 3.267 billion, with further savings from reducing debt interest. President Coolidge and Budget Director H M Lord will announce the plan at the June 22 meeting.
Photographer Charles W. Scheide files for divorce from Louise Scheide on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. He states they have lived apart for five years and that she harassed him for eight years, affecting his health.
Mrs Jul ie Shepherd, hiding after a coroner s jury held her as an accessory to the alleged murders of Mrs Emma McClintock and William Nelson McChintock, is to surrender before nightfall to a criminal court judge for release on bail. The state will likely not oppose bond. her husband s trial is set for May 18 on a murder charge.
In New York a daylight holdup at I. P. Rosow's manufacturing jewelry shop led to the loss of unset and set diamonds valued at $50,000. Seymour P. Rosow, son of the proprietor, was confronted by four robbers and identified one as a man who had recently had a diamond reset. He pleaded for restraint noting their insurance had just expired.
Strike-breakers mobilized in Buffalo by the Cleveland Railroad Company as Cleveland carmen weigh a strike after a court ruling on open shop status. Shops remain open and a 5 cent increase stands as vote looms. mixed expectations prevail. Ready for pole flight Amundsen Ellsworth prepare to depart if weather allows readings from Spitzbergen indicate favorable conditions.
In Brockton Massachusetts Mrs Jennie Sturtevant learns Earl Woodward, her son from a first marriage believed dead, is alive after a Vermont mountain manhunt. She kept the secret for 24 years while married to Simon Sturtevant and raising five children. She declares he is her son regardless of past crimes.
The Chronicle Telegram will report the Lucille Jones trial in the city court, but will not feature it with glare on the front page. The full account will begin on page 2, allowing readers to choose to follow the case.
In Atlanta a warehouse blaze at Schoen Brothers killed six firefighters and left others missing as cotton bales collapsed floor debris. Named dead include Captain C C Bowen Lee Smith F F Wilson Lieutenant Br L Dennard C C King E S Conkele. Fire began about 3 am and was controlled by daylight. continuation on page two.
Lorain police investigate a shack fire that left a man, possibly John Brown, dead with a crushed skull. Kenneth Suggs, 40, colored, held for questioning amid claims of drinking and an alleged tussle. Coroner confirms post mortem and notes Brown died before burning.
Columbus May 6 General improvement in labor conditions in April was reported by Herman R Witter State Industrial Relations director Thirty thousand who sought work at state employment agencies failed Applicants numbered 56129 Jobs were found for 26129 Men who sought work during the month at state agencies numbered 38132 and 16766 were placed the report showed Of the 17997 women applicants 9963 were employed London May 6 Lord Leverhulme philanthropist and one of England s greatest zeppelin makers is critically ill with pneumonia
May 6 Columbus report from Charles V. Truax director of Agriculture notes better prospects for Northern Ohio fruit crops than southern counties. Summer apples show full crop in Lake counties and poor crop along the Ohio River. peach crops near Lake are 100 percent while southern areas face freezing bud damage. Winter apples are expected 75 to 90 percent in Ohio River counties. poorer yields for summer apples. Peaches, pears, and cherries show mixed regional results.
In Lynn Massachusetts today a female lookout aided police after twenty five rum runners sailed from New England ports to form a dry armada off rum row. Three men escaped, leaving their liquor on the beach as the unidentified woman notified authorities during unloading at Winthrop Highlands. In New York Coast Guard vessels reinforced the fleet to curb smugglers, reporting no whiskey or campaign shipments in 24 hours.
Glenn Sievert aged three of Grafton is in Memorial Hospital with a fractured right leg after slipping from a haymow yesterday while playing in the hay loft at his home on Route 1. He was brought to the hospital last night for treatment.
Washington May 6 Pennsylvnia and West Virginia bituminous coal operators failed to link their pleas for cheaper freight on steam coal with the freight rate structure probe by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The move followed a joint congressional resolution directing study of rates.
J. S. Wright, 36, a butcher living at 104 Harvard Street, was fined 75 dollars and costs and had his auto license suspended for one month after his arrest for driving while intoxicated. His 8 year old son Sidney was severely cut when hurled through the windshield of the car he was riding in at 111 Cleveland Street. Two cars were damaged in the wreck, and Frank J. Hicks gave chase and helped detain Wright at Roosevelt and Pasadena avenues until police arrived. Sidney was treated at Memorial Hospital and Wright remained in jail until morning court, where he paid the fine. Police report Wright uses a dual identity as Louis Shindler of 115 Park Pit e, a third time in two weeks. The May 21 entry notes Shindler was fined $5.
Pictures of the Pacific fleet maneuvers will be sent by radio from Honolulu to New York tomorrow. Final transmission arrangements were completed by Navy officials as RCA handles the relay.
Markley school won three contests and Lake Avenue school two in a township spelling bee held at Lake Avenue school yesterday. Results by grade show first and second place winners: Eighth Helen Moore. second Las ter Schmittgen Gulf road. Seventh Allen Keller Markley. Verna Walker Gulf Road. Sixth Veronica Gatez Lake Ave. second Hilla Barbkuech Gulf road. Fifth Mary Zanik Markley. second Kathryn McIntire Markley. Fourth Melva Snyder Markley. second Alfred Porhalob Lake Ave.
The Old Orchard state bank of Webster Grove near St Louis was held up by six bandits shortly before noon. Officials pegged the loss at not to exceed 5000 dollars. An accurate loot tally was not immediately available.
Medina C May 6 Mrs Edith Hazel 40 sister in law of Mrs Martha Wise on trial for poisoning nearly a score of relatives died by suicide cutting her throat at her sister in law’s Valley City home after returning from Memorial Hospital Elyria where she suffered a nervous collapse. Authorities cite her nervous condition as cause while trial notes of arsenic in victims. E G Curtiss Elyria chemist testified arsenic levels as Marie Gienke carried in on a stretcher. Mrs Wise’s trial continues amid court proceedings and anxious family attendance.
In Medina on May 6 the state began presenting witnesses in the Martha Wise poisoning case. Wise is accused of poisoning Aunt Mrs. Fred Gienke and others via arsenic in water, with 14 locals affected. Defense, led by Joseph Pritchard, claims possible insanity and cites Wise’s sister-in-law Edith Hazel as hallucinating about poisoning. Trial may conclude tomorrow with jurors split by sex and the defense seeking 12 witnesses.
George Savage food inspector has blood poisoning after a facial pimple became infected. He has been very ill at his Seventh Street home but is reported improving currently.
In Warren Ohio on May 6 two colored men and one white man dropped dead from suspected poisoned raisins. Authorities say they are tracing the source of supply as police continue investigations into the incident.
Detroit May 5 Police search woodland tract East Warren avenue and Bishop road for the petting party bandit who shot and killed Patrolman Elmer Cox and fled amid shots from two colleagues. Cox had gone to the spot to ambush the bandits amid complaints of couples in the area.
Mayaguez Puerto Rico dispatch reports the Navy Dirigible Los Angeles departed at 10 17 this morning for a cruise over the Virgin Islands and will not stop en route but return at nightfall. The Geneva item notes the United States was elected unanimously to a three member seat on the International Bureau overseeing arms traffic with security as the main issue discussed by Swedish Polish and Greek delegates.
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