08 May 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1926
Page
1
In Gigead Chicago a labor clash halted a crowd near two struck trucks. Hallwood led a mob as rocks flew at strikebreakers. armed guards on the trucks fired into the crowd, killing Hallwood and two others.
In Northern Ohio, Power Company officials refuse to concede loss in the street car strike of 1,000 trainsmen. The battle shifts to Canton today as efforts to restore service in Canton mirror Akron. McMorrow, leader of the strikers, returns from Canton with Jones and conducts meetings. Officials say the strike remains firm. union members in Canton Massillon and south to Akron hold firm. The company hopes to recruit bus drivers and replace striking motormen as interurban service plans expand to connect Cleveland Canton Kent Ravenna Warren and other points north of Canton.
A man in a village barn was held up by a robber who demanded money. The victim handed over about £50 to £60, then was ordered to flee the scene. He described the assailant as about five feet tall with a light build and wearing a hat. Police were alerted and began lines of inquiry.
A gang invaded the residence of FLS Wheeler, a wealthy New York businessman, overpowering his 28 year old son and detaining the parents and servants. Jewelry and cash were stolen in the payday style heist.
Chicago case centers on Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb as jurors probe the 1924 jailbreak and the murder of Deputy Warden Klein. State's Attorney Rehn presses for the culprits, while Leopold recounts his fear and alleged noninvolvement.
Miss Sybil Burton of Zanesville elected president of the Union League of Women Voters at the closing session of the state convention in Toledo Ohio Other officers chosen include Mrs Malcolm L McBride Cleveland first vice president Miss Agnes Hilton Cincinnati second vice president Mrs W Henderson Columbus third vice president Miss Grace R Peters Columbus secretary Abs Freeman Eagleson Columbus treasurer One trustee pair chosen for two year terms Judge Florence Allen Cleveland Mrs Dora Bachman Columbus Russ Olne Colton Toledo Mrs Hugh Holbrook Van Wert Miss Jubec Sessions Columbus Harriet Taylor Upton Warren and Mrs Tea E Wulff Cincinnati Mrs K H Gellert Lakewood Miss Alice Mertire Sandusky Elizabeth Luching Cleveland Florence Root Wooster Mrs Ethel Schilts Zanesville Margaret Stewart Norwalk
Prohibition agents O F Rankin and Jack Metzer assisted by Sergeant Murphy and Officer Babcock raided Florian Bute at 2222 E 28th Street Lorain last night and found two complete stills eight barrels of mash and 150 gallons of wine. He was to be brought before Judge Strealch in Municipal Court today.
The body found near Cassville, southwest of the town, is not that of Laker but a stranger. Identified by two Baker sisters as not their missing brother, the remains were examined after discovery by Francis Dunlap on his farm. The corpse, decayed and maggot-eaten, bore marks similar to Laker’s but differed in key details.
Ohio Republicans pledge to cover the remaining deficit from the last gubernatorial campaign. Marion Warner, chair of the Republican State Central Committee, announced that 349,000 has been pledged and the remaining 20,000 will be raised before the upcoming campaign opens.
The government weather bureau issued a forecast for May 10 to 15: showers at the start and again in the middle to late week. Temperatures near normal early, then warmer later, with similar notes for Cho Valles predicting showers early and after midweek and temperatures near normal to above.
Food club leaders will meet on May 27 in the County Farm Agent U E Newland office. Miss Quve Ogle of the State University will review plans for food club work with the leaders.
London food rationing tightened as housewives faced scarce supplies. Butter sold by the pound, bread and flour limited, and retailers unable to obtain full consignments from wholesalers. Food leaders blamed distribution bottlenecks and transport delays across wholesale and central markets, with shortages reported beyond London.
Mason Smith, chairman, announced that subcommittee members will be chosen and final details arranged at the general committee meeting next Wednesday evening in the Assessors office at the courthouse. The speaker committee will report the chosen speaker for the Memorial Day address.
Warrant actions are paused for Harri V. Daugherty and others linked to a conspiracy charge against the government. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth Simpson said warrants will not be issued now and court discretion will determine next steps.
The detente between Lorain officials and the county over custody of John Lopensky ended this morning when he was remanded by county authorities after prior disputes. Lopensky, arrested in Texas for transporting liquor, faced municipal court fines of 1000 pounds and later faced legal wrangles in Lorain. A writ of habeas corpus failed to secure release as Judge Thompson denied the action amid ongoing custody disputes. Separately a sanitarium fire in Cleveland caused significant losses and endangered patients.
In Chicago area the Oak Park Ish school suspends fifty three seniors for one year for belonging to Greek letter frats in violation of a state law. The suspensions followed an investigation by Hinton G Clabaugh who posed as a student for six months and found four percent of students were members. The board plans to seek an injunction to halt the suspensions while lawyers argue the case.
The fifth day of the strike sees continued disruption as negotiations stall. Trades Union Congress leadership hints at no peace for another week while government discusses further measures. Food rationing surfaces in affected areas and transport services gain limited recovery. Naval ships guard docks as twenty five ships are unfurled and some sailings canceled. Widespread wire cutting and police sentences up to four months for rioters reported.
President Coolidge held another breakfast conference with senators at the White House. The general legislative program was discussed. Attending were Senators Borah of Idaho Fess of Ohio Dale of Vermont Oddie of Nevada and Talt of Washington with others.
George Buchanan addressing parliament urged the Hariish throne be abolished at once. The Prince of Wales and Duke of York heard his remark in the recent session.
Harvard University astronomer Shaydey Werethu Shaydey receives the Henry Draper Medal from the National Academy of Sciences for work in measuring distant star clouds. The award honors his contributions to astronomical science and the study of celestial phenomena.
London reports that labor remains willing to bargain despite a week of strikes. Toni Shaw, privy counselor and former Labour minister, says sporadic outbursts occur but a general bloc of strikers adheres to union orders to avoid conflict. Troops stand by in London, no end to the strike yet in sight.
A South Amherst woman, Mrs Delbert Wilson, faces deportation from Cleveland for lacking a valid passport and for a misdeclaration case. While visiting her uncle in Amherst she eloped with Delbert Wilson and married in Elshia last February, prompting immigration action. The case centers on the marriage and travel records.
London endures a grim Saturday as the general strike grips the capital and nation. Heavily armed troops and naval units patrol districts while Downing Street and cabinet decide on actions amid warnings of attacks on docks and food warehouses. Trades unions vow to fund the strike at five percent of wages as officials plan measures to ease the pause in labor.
In Glasgow on May 8, sixty rioters and ARF members were arraigned in the shore court. Those pleading guilty received three months hard labor. Those pleading not guilty were remanded for trial without bail.
Belfast dispatch reports Ulster government declaring a state of emergency today with approval from the Northern Parliament. The overall situation is described as quiet, but food supplies are not seriously endangered, according to officials.
Lord Tuddell faced persistent pickets outside the News of the World offices as he tried to enter. He said he would publish a few copies to prevent disruption in the paper’s continuity. The Trades Union Conference in London announced it would not accept funds from Russian unions.
London priest Father Groser, known as the Red Church curate of St Michael and All Angels, says dock strikers can resist for at least six weeks and perhaps three months. He urges nonviolence, calls for fraternizing with the soldiers guarding East India Docks, and predicts government pressure to concede to strikes if men stay steady. Groser, under surveillance, expresses sympathy with the strike and criticizes capital and empire.
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