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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

4

Ohio Insurance Law Arguments Heard In Supreme Court

Attorneys debated constitutional validity of a state insurance statute affecting five insurers. The case, from Franklin County, challenges a receivership setup for Mansfield, Cincinnati, Cleveland and other offices, with counsel for Hirsch and insurers urging or defending the act.

Etter Columbus Ohio State Supreme Court Judseerry L.connistate American Mutual Indomninirompany Mansfield and Concerny Cincinnati Cleveland Aariou Toledo Smith W. Bennete Columbes Atorney General Great American Miznagement Company Ben. F. Levinson Tb Bothwell Nathan C. Hirsch Desizraune Conan Mansfield Hirsch Tower Court

Tragic Bentonite Tragedy Involving 2YearOld In Sand Cave

A Benton Harbor report describes Floyd Collins like tragedy as a two year old child, Duke Carter, becomes entombed forty feet below ground in a narrow well. Rescuers dig a lateral tunnel but a rock slide ends hopes, and the child is found dead with no injuries noted.

Benton Floyd Collins Sand Cave Duke Carter Waren

Bank Robbers Foil Guards In High Speed Escape

Bank officials reported about 30000 missing after a daylight hold up at the counters. Bandits fled in a fast car leaving a false moustache behind. Police swarmed main roads and set up checkpoints within 100 miles of the scene but provided few descriptions of the robbers. An armed posse guarded a bridge south of Lockington but the bandits did not cross.

W. D.warner Panh Wagner Lockington Siaey

Strike action and fires mark unrest in industrial districts

Amid mounting tensions, minor settlers report incidents as four incendiary fires cause heavy damage in Clerkenwell. Two arrests noted while peace seekers push for miner and coil operator talks. In Chicago, a $250,000 blaze devastates a Contac tel Manufacture plant as firemen battle the ruins. Several workers reported killed or missing.

Clerkenwell Cor Wess Chicago Orey Contactel Mercufecturec Company

Girl near death after fall from window in Chicago home

Jennie, age about 20, says her father forced her to wear long dresses and forbade flapper attire. She jumped from a third story window after an argument about clothing. Surgeons report the injuries are life threatening and likely fatal.

Chicago Jennie Vt Yeanni Todas Levanse Elizabeth's Hospital Jennie Allomas Ufe Dess

Local Trade Board Offers Ford and Merchandise Prizes

The panel outlines prize draws with a Ford automobile or $1500 cash alternative first, plus second prize of a radio and equipment from a participating dealer. Additional prizes include $25 in merchandise from furniture and clothing stores, and a $20 gold piece for several other draws. Local merchants promote their ads urging careful reading and comparisons as spring optimism rises amid Rural County Day celebrations.

Theo Ford Board of Trade Rade Eversare Mavest Mogivast Lariin Ama Chromiele-Tciezran

Calvin P. Godfrey Files Candidacy for State Treasurer Nomination

Columbus May 11 Calvin P Godfrey a former state senator filed his declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination for state treasurer with Secretary of State Brown in Columbus The formal filing marks Godfrey as a contender for the statewide post through the party process.

Columbus Calvin P. Godfrey Otia Secretam Brown

Miller recovering from illness at Columbia University

From the Chronicle Telegram office comes word that Professor Miller is recovering from an illness. His wife, Mrs. Miller, is noted in Columbia University circles as part of the Sociology faculty and is reported to be improving as well.

Local News Briefs Outline Summer Camp Attendance

A resident named Robert Vortal from 4135 W Sib Street is slated to attend the Citizens' Militors Fratalig Camp this summer in Fort Harrison. Details about the event and transportation are limited due to the damaged text.

Lorala County Mmin Citivens Sumer Robert Vortal W. Sib Street Tatsain Wil Fort EU Harrison

Missing Child Case Spurs Non Support Charge

Miller promised to pay weekly child support totaling 29 dollars for two minors, but disappeared yesterday afternoon near Justice Street, St George, prompting charges of non support.

Janes Miller St. George Herrins Miller

Reduction company sued over repair charges in Cleveland case

Reduchon Co is sued today by Tig Oble Truck Rods Jina Wa of Cleveland for alleged repairs on defendant vehicles. The amount claimed is due for repair work and parts. Elizabeth Wilford of Eisra files for divorce from Gilbert Wilford on grounds of desertion and cruelty. Alimony and child custody requested. Dan Wooster of Russia fined 10 dollars and costs on an assault and battery charge. The Duva Motors Company of this city had judgment for 208.98 entered this morning from George, John, and Jessie Bauer. Judgment seen by Judge W L Thompson.

Reduchon CO Mendelson Tig Oble Jina Waon Co Cleveland Mitterig DIVORCH _ WTilzabeth Wilford Eisra Gilbert Wilford Jined Sto Costty Dan Wooster Tussia Vnshy S of George Carl Ledsard Jungmed LP Duva Motors Company George, John Jessie Bauer W. LB. Thompson

Police recover stolen coupe tied to Cleveland owner

Police recovered a car stolen Sunday from Forest Street belonging to John Dranko of Cleveland. It was found abandoned on West Avenue at five oclock this morning. Officers were also asked to locate a Norwalk, Ohio theft belonging to Howard W. Kelloxs of Monromalle, car number 340 025.

Motorisle fined in police court for ordinance violation

Mr Knowles was fined 3504 and costs in police court this morning on a charge of violating an ordinance. He was arrested on a warrant sworn by Porter Adair. The accident occurred at the corner of Broad and Chapel when Knowles’ car ran into Chapel Street and struck a horse.

Knowles Saveral Ava Agg Porter Adair Broid and Chappel Krowles Chapple Street

Leopold, Leopold Plot Shocks Nation After Escape

Reports say Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb conspired in the 1924 Leopold and Loeb case. Investigators detail links to the prison break and the Deputy Warden Klein murder with shared plans and recent grand jury testimony expected.

Attorne John Arand Inerti Uon Leopold Soung Hallar Klein Leanore Charlts Duchowskht Tera Dobson Y.ham Cies Leopold .the Tueor Chis Leopold Hiem el Heen le Bad Legal Teane Charles Duchowski James Price Owl I.0 Darton Dll Ontawa

Damages Reported On Governor's Mansion Meters

Police investigate malicious damage to two gasoline engines used by Gov. and staff. An explosion like odor and kerosene or acid fumes found in the crank area. Suspects seen near the governor's mansion at Broad Street. repairs cost about 560 dollars with parts replaced.

Columbus Perzgun Goxverto Vouties Cl H. Sissan Eniers Dus Ernor S'ssan Baorot 1Sti Broad Street Utgin Ir Wan Vallee Soversers

Death notices for Louis West and Miss Alice Frank in Elyria area

Deaths announced for Louis West aged about seventy five with ties to Elyria and Akron. Survived by wife Anne, father Louis West Sr, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral set at 1 PM from Jaws Funeral Parlor. Also obituary for 18 year old Miss Alice Frank of 222 Ninth Street who died after four weeks illness. She graduated high school in January 1926, active in First Methodist Church and Young Ladies class. Funeral from her home on Ninth Street with service at the Methodist church and burial at Berea Cemetery.

Louis Louis West Elven Akron Elyria Ehhraz wMoife Anne Lows West Otto R. HH. West Cleveland Frank West Fret Vroft Nan Amherst Rudolph Goetz Wilham Ilenke Buzzi Mm Krons Rekt Aligh Aliee Frank Oand George Frank Ninth ‘Street Melats First Methodist Maiscoptl Ounr Ceils Belse Versazo Rom Arthur Edvin

Obituary notices for Orrin and Geralmh Willman with kin

Obituary notices report Orrin Cook at the Brown Motel aged about four years plus reference to his relatives Edath Hutchison Florence Rath and Pred Cook. Funeral services planned Thursday at 2 30 pm with burial rites. Also noted is the death of Geralmh Willman and Catherine Tatterian Smith with survivors including siblings and extended family.

Orriner Coow Orrin Brown Slate Surtiscu Edath Hutchison Oberlin Mre Florence Cleveland Theiahie Rath Cook Florida Cavaces Tinserty Elks Moose Ik Zor Ign Witemas Fise

Fragmentary OCR item with unclear names and events

A garbled passage presents unreadable quotes and stray phrases about a shopkeeper, a burglar, and scattered names, offering no clear events or identities to summarize.

Trotzky says Britain must strike to defend fleet

Leon Trotsky argues that British and possibly American naval intervention could determine the outcome of a strike, warning that American entry would destabilize European conflict and deepen the global revolutionary struggle. He contends economic and political shifts in the US are needed before dollar power ends.

Bioscow Leon Vrowrey Pewsooner Assurd Carl Bourgeopiste Witi Sirumerius Lind England D.terpline America Hinglard

Jury to decide Nesbitt murder case in Miami County

In Troy Ohio May 11 Prosecutor L E Harves said most key evidence in the Nesbitt murder case has been submitted to the grand jury. The jury will consider indictments against Jacob Nesbitt after a weeks long investigation with 26 witnesses and Nesbitt's confession entered Friday. Joe Milcox Dayton detective noted as an original investigator is among those in the Nesbitt case.

Troy Miami L* E Harves Meranesday Thursdemm Jacob Nesbitt Vis Frances Drake Nesbitt Harvey Joe Milcox Dayton Borr Jing Das Nesbitt Morniss Freday Mareh Ora Slater Cippuimat Detgcine Frida

Drunken Driver Fined and Costs Assessed

A local court fined Pat Dowerty $50 with $50 in costs after he pled guilty to a driving offense. Jo urn Costello, Tim and Tisha faced smaller $5 costs for related citations.

Pat Dowerty Ehayse Drisaua Mioavie Jorn Costello Mith Tim Ime Tisha

Market prices and livestock receipts from Cleveland and Toledo

Cleveland and Toledo market listings show varied prices for produce and livestock. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, poultry, and dairy items list per crate or unit, while cattle, veal, lambs, hogs, and sheep receipts indicate steady or mixed demand with specific price ranges for different grades.

Toledo Lida Sheen

Harvard Grad Welds Bad Check Charge in New York

Andrew Sloane, a Harvard graduate, was held on a charge of writing bad checks in New York. The arrest followed statements by Sloane claiming he was falsely accused as investigators pursued the past irregularities.

Harvard New York Mav Andrew Sloane Heston Siladfon Sloane

Police raid nets liquor and sugar in Lorain street action

May 3 report says Lorain Police and state officers raided a rear building on Broad Street identifying a 100 gallon still, 50 gallons of methanol and other alcohols. They seized 10 600 pounds of sugar and 50 gallons of mask plus two suspects Patterson and Maers. Bills found in Patterson’s pocket total 5 725 90 for equipment and navalities for mane ner liquor. Raid occurred at noon and suspects not yet in court.

Lorain Towg Murph Babcock Patterson Ayenue Cleeland Mike Maers East Cleveland

Sheriff Reports String of Speeders From Night Patrols

Deputies in the county arrested twenty three speeders since the first of the month. Most traveled between forty five and fifty five miles an hour. William of Lorian appeared in Pride morning and pled guilty. fined ten dollars and costs by Justice St George.

Justice St George Aparverate Trandavy S E Wiliams of Lorian Jusico George

Van Orman to Represent U S in Balloon Races

Van Orman, long resident here, sails from New York on Wednesday for Antwerp to represent the United States in international balloon races. Four crews will participate, each representing several nations in the events this May.

van Onvwan Lowain Ot van Orman New York Antwerp United States

Brighton Wan Files Bankruptcy Petition

George J Werzer of Brighton Lo Fain County filed a federal bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 5691.22 and assets of 5520.

Brighton Wan Cleveland George J Werzer Brighton

Shrine Elevation at National Convention in Philadelphia

Judge David W. Crosland of Montgomery Alabama to be elevated from supreme deputy potentate of the Shrine to imperial potentate during the sesquicentennial celebration in Philadelphia.

Vallies Philadelpha David W. Crosland Montgomery Ala

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