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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1925

Page

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Poisoning Trial Hinges on Sister-in-law Case Sparks Collapses

In Medina on May 8 Fred Hasel husband of Edith Hasel who killed himself earlier faced a nervous collapse in the courthouse corridor after attempting to show Prosecutor Seymour a newspaper account. The day included cross examination of Frank Metzger over a claimed overheard testimony and a prompt review of a prior conversation with Attorney Pritchard. Fred Hasel later recovered as further testimony continued with Paul Hasel and Herman Gienke summoned.

Medina, C Fred Hasel Edith Hasel Martha Wise Court House Seymour Jones Pritchard Herman Gienke Paul Hasel

Supreme Court asked to strike down Brown gasoline tax act

In Columbus the Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Brown act, a gasoline tax law, unconstitutionally regulates interstate commerce. Walter D. Mears argued it targets commerce across state lines while the Attorney General defended it as an effective tax. Opponents call the measure unconstitutional. supplementary briefs followed.

U. S. Supreme Court Columbus United Sates Supreme Court Stile Supreme Court Walter D. Mears Cleveland Ohio Automobile Association Crabbe State Supreme Court State Automobile Association Auto Club Argu No. 6

Three narcotics agents go on trial in federal court

Three suspended narcotics agents faced trial in Cleveland on charges of perjury in the Leroy Warfield case. The prosecution contends Bayne Bradley and Willston framed Warfield by falsely testifying about buying narcotics from him in Akron earlier this year. A motion to quash Bayne’s indictment on false expense claims was also filed as a new indictment was expected.

Cleveland Leroy Warfield Akron Howard R. Bayne Toledo Andrew T. Bradley Baltimore F. O. Willston Bayne

Probe on liquor enforcement in Ghio and Mahoning county

A secret probe of liquor law enforcement in Youngstown and Mahoning county is led by State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald. The inquiry could target city and county officials and has drawn attention at the governor’s office. A conference between Governor Donahey and Mayor Johnson of Kenmore is set to address charges by E G Staley of Akron alleging local law non enforcement.

Columbus Youngstown Mahoning County McDonald Donahey H. V. Johnson Kenmore E. G. Staley Akron

Medina Bus Plunges Into Ditch No One Injured

A Medina Cleveland motor bus escaped injury when it slid into a four foot ditch south of Brunswick yesterday afternoon after a steering rod broke. The bus, traveling downhill at a high speed, remained upright as it left the road. River water in Youngstown is advised for abandonment as a source due to industrial pollution.

Medina Medina-Cleveland Brunswick Youngstown W. H. Dittoe State Department of Health Mahoning River

Couple Celebrates 58th Wedding Anniversary With Grandson’s Marriage

The Hahn parents and Lydia township trustee Mr and Mrs Charles Hahn observed their fifty eighth anniversary yesterday by serving as post couple for the wedding of grandson Carl J Hahn to Miss Marion Lucille Wasen in Vermilion. The bride is the daughter of Elmer and Mrs Wasen and the groom the son of Louis and Mrs Hahn of Berlin Heights. The Schaibles attended the couple’s 55th anniversary at their Lake Shore road home between Lorain and Vermilion.

H. C. Schahle Charles Hahn Lyria Township Carl J. Hahn Marion Lucille Wasen Vermilion Elmer Wasen Louis Hahn Berlin Heights Schaible Lake Shore Road Locain and

Peaceful persuasion not barred by coal injunction ruling

In Wheeling West Virginia Judge W E Baker ruled that peaceful persuasion should not be barred by the coal company officers and United Mine Workers in a U S court case against twenty union members. The injunction, dating back to 1913 and made permanent in 1914, should have included modifications directed by the United...

Wheeling W. Va West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Company United Mine Workers of America W. E. Baker U. S United

Polish Globe Trotter Bersukiewicz Visits City

Polish soldier and world traveler W. T. Bersukiewicz is in the city for a few days before resuming his six year walk to visit every civilized country. He carries a dictionary sized book of signatures from dignitaries including Calvin Coolidge and U S Supreme Court members. He plans a six year journey, will speak to local Polish residents at Eagle Hall tomorrow night.

W. T Bersukiewicz Globe Trotter Calvin Coolidge U. S. Supreme Court Ton Eagle Hall

Eternal triangle shocks Washington as Lamar divorce suit filed

Henry N. Lamar 19, amateur heavyweight champion, is sued for absolute divorce by his 19 year old wife Phylis Moore Lamar. She names Norma Vemeyer 20 as correspondent. The couple eloped September 9 1923 and married secretly. Their families live across the street on Riggs Place.

Washington Henry N. Lamar Phylis Moore Lamar Norma Vemeyer Lamar Riggs Place

Walter D Foss home stead given for church parsonage

The $25 100 Walter D Foss homestead on North Market street in Wooster has been donated to Zion Lutheran church as a parsonage. The gift, announced by the church board, comes from Foss a retired Wooster brush manufacturer now in Cleveland and serves as a memorial to his deceased wife.

Wooster, D Walter D. Foss North Market Street Zion Lutheran Church Foss Wooster Cleveland

Woman acquitted in Pittsburgh slaying case

Mrs Elizabeth Ladinsky aged 34 was ruled not guilty by a mixed jury after being charged with killing her husband. The defense argued she feared he would have her confined to an insane asylum.

Pittsburgh Elizabeth Ladinsky

First Methodist Church Opens On Sunday

The First Methodist Church auditorium will host Sunday services as the financial campaign nears completion. Rev. Edwin Kirby will preach at dedication on May 17 after the congregation and about 200 adult members approve funds and promises. Contractor Henry Heidnel will hang a curtain for the pipe organ while incomplete areas are made serviceable.

First Methodist Church Edwin Kirby Henry Heidnel Kirby Gregation

Air Tight Blockade on Rum Runners Expands Coastwide

Washington reports a nationwide air tight blockade plan against rum runners. Coast Guard Admiral Billard outlines a plan to protect all shores with increased funding sought from Congress. After the New York front, operations may shift to other Atlantic and Gulf ports as enforcement expands statewide.

Washington New York Coast Guard America F. C. Billard Congress Rum Row Coastguard Haguar Atlantic Gulf Coast Pacific Great Lakes

Auto crash kills Louise Callahan and injures five

Miss Louise Callahan, 27, died instantly when a fire engine responding to a false alarm crashed into the automobile driven by her brother Albert Callahan. Five others were injured, two women among them, and taken to St Luke's hospital in serious condition.

Phidauhurnis Louise Callahan Albert Callahan Broad and Cayuga Streets St. Luke's Hospital Chardon Marie Novy Cleveland Albert J. Williams Middlefield William Frank $. Kramer St. Clair Avenue

Havana Swift & Co manager slain by employee

Havana Cuba May police report the slaying of Henry E Morris Swift and Company manager by Daniel Mac Swiney who had worked there two years. Mac Swiney entered Morris office fired four shots then drew a dagger and resisted arrest. Police baffled by motive in the killing. FEARED POISONING FATE Chicago May R Billy Mc Clintock says his mother Emma McClintock was poisoned and he fears a similar fate, per Judge Harry Olson.

Havana Cuba May & —Pollice Henry E. Morris Swift and Company Daniel MacSwiney MacSwiney Swift Mac- Swiney Morris Chicago Billy McClintock Emma McClintock Harry Olson

Former School Head Held On Charges

John R. Bender former athletic director of Knoxville public schools was bound to criminal court after a second trial on six complaints accusing misconduct toward six girls aged 10 to 13. He posted 3900 dollars bail after accuser Julia Brannen 11 and previously posted 2560 dollars for Evelyn Whitson 11. Bender a well known educator has ties to University of Nebraska Washington University St Louis University Kansas Agricultural College University of Tennessee and local city schools.

Knoxville Tenn John R. Bender Knoxville Public Schools Julia Brannen Bender Evelyn Whitson

One Slain in Farmer's Duel in Taxwell Tenn

Oscar O'Dell 22 is killed in a primitive duel at Taxwell near Knoxville. Carl Cole 23 is held on charges of shooting after both men drew revolvers following a farm dispute. Both were sons of prominent Claiborne County farmers.

Knoxville Tenn Taxwell Here Oscar O'Dell Carl Cole Promnent Claiborne County

Elyria Garbage Poison Possibly Sickens Pigs

The garbage belonging to Elyria collector Wm. Beckett near Amherst was found poisoned. Pigs feeding on the waste became sick, prompting investigations into the cause and responsible party.

Elyria Amherst May Wm. Beckett

Deaths linked to East Sixty Sixth Street infantorium

May 8 reports a tenth day old infant died at the so called babe farm run by Mrs. Helen Augusta Geisen Volk in East Sixty Sixth Street. The baby died at Metropolis Hospital as Charles White investigated claims of around a dozen starvation deaths in a month. Volk is held on $30,000 bail awaiting court questioning.

New York Helen Augusta Geisen-Volk East Sixty-Sixth Street Metropolis Hospital Charles White

Purity Bake Shop Crafts Replica of Methodist Church Window

The Purity Bake Shop displays a pastry replica of the new Methodist church in Foster-Fitch store window. Created by Fred Nano the model mirrors every detail including colored window, drawing much attention as a skillful work of fancy baking.

Purity Methodist Purity Bake Shop Foster-Fitch New Methodist Church Fred Nano

Belgium to form new cabinet under Vandervelde

May 8 Belgium Catholic deputy and socialist party leader Emile Vandervelde accepted King Albert's invitation to form a cabinet for a country that has been without a prime minister since the April 5 elections.

Paris M. Emile Vandervelde Belgium Belgian Socialist Party Albert Brussels la Liberte

Small Damage Suit And Foreclosure Notices

CHRONIGRAMS: John Gruber sues Stani Matich of Lorain for 100 dollars over a shed removal and damage to trees and yard. Greater Ely Building Co begins foreclosure against H D Andrews for 6461.53 secured by two Pasadena lots. Sixty one chicks die in a fire at Steve Supsak’s home 121 Bath Street. Loss about 56 dollars. Summer White House: Coolidge accepts offices in Lynn Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, vacation to begin June 22. Bond theft trace: John J Phelan arrested for grand larceny in relation to Gerald Chapman’s mail truck robbery two years ago. Prof David Green dies at 66 in Mt Vernon Ohio. burial in Hartford Connecticut.

John Gruber Stani Matich Lorain Greater Ely Tia Building Co H. D. Andrews Pasadena Steve Supsak Bath Street West Side Central White House Washington May Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Lynn Mass Swampscott New York Gerald Chapman John J. Phelan Green MT. Vernon David Green Kenyon College, Gambier Paris Hartford Conn

Ohio cities push back on Logan Gas Co rate hikes

Ohio utilities experts will aid city attorneys in challenging Logan Gas Co rate increases as about 70 000 monthly savings accrue for consumers in Elyria and many of Ohio’s 71 communities. Hearings resume after July and August pauses with city counsel examining the company’s valuation and potential rate asks amid threats of higher charges.

Columbus Ohio Elyria Logan Gas Co Bacyrus State Utilities Commission Logan Gas Company Gas Company Ae Freeman T. Eagleson Grant “I. Mouser, Jr Marion

Jefferson Day Banquet at Elyria Congregational Church

A Jefferson Day Banquet will be held in the Gates Room of the Congregational Church at Elyria on Thursday May 14 at 7 PM Hon Timothy Hogan of Columbus will deliver the Jefferson Day address Hon T E Dye Democratic State Committee Chairman will speak and Martin L Davey may attend All are cordially invited.

Congregational Church Elyria Timothy Hogan of Columbus T. E. Dye Democratic State Committee Martin LI. Davey

Governor and Attorney General clash over Beulah Park betting

Ohio Governor Donahey rebukes Attorney General Crabbe in a dispute over parimutuel betting at Beulah Park. A cabinet secretary cites scripture to critique Crabbe, while Sheriff Gump of Franklin County is mentioned in the backdrop of the Beulah Park controversy and county official meetings.

Columbus Donahey Crabbe Pari Mentel Beulah Park Lazarus Hell Abraham Heaven Jacob A. Meckstreth Ro Bowlah Park Hkly Moses Sheriff Gump Attorne Heon State House Beula Park Min Z Tada Gump Franklin County Paul Mutuel Paul King

Toyo Maru wreck feared with drownings near Sanchokushu

A dispatch from Tokyo reports feared drownings after the Japanese steamer Toyo Maru wrecked in a stream near Sanchokushu. Other brief items note race betting disputes in Franklin County Ohio, a Florida proposed amendment barring Japanese land ownership, indictments for war savings stamp counterfeiting, and the death of suffragist Mrs. John Nelson Stockwell.

Sanchokushu Tokyo

Scarborough man charged in murder case sentencing details

Telegram and phone call reports surround the case as O'Donnell faces involvement from WOGOEL and AO National Music W Eram. Two Scarborough suspects were sentenced for additional parts in the crime. Wright was attacked on a secluded road near here.

O'Donnell Wogoel Dernard Scarborovs Inday Weime Pry Wright

Birth control and divorce named top world problems

Foreign delegates at the International Council of Women's Quinquennial convention in Washington call birth control and divorce the two greatest problems facing the world. They urge religion and education of children to emphasize marriage and family duties as the remedy, noting divorce is especially a US issue.

Washington International Council of Women

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