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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
1
Martha Wise 41, widow and mother of four, stands trial accused of poisoning her mother Sophie Hasel and her uncle and aunt Fred Gienke Sr and Mrs Gienke. Arguments were heard and judge to charge the jury as deliberations begin, with potential life imprisonment if convicted or insanity hearing leading to state asylum.
Washington May 12 The Fail Sinclair and Doheny oil leases again come before a federal grand jury as special counsel and the U S district attorney seek indictment of ex Secretary of the Interior Fall Harry F Sinclair and Edward L Doheny senior and junior for alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States Previous indictments were dismissed for unauthorized presence in the grand jury room.
Harmony Electric Company of Columbus asked the Ohio State utilities commission to raise its capital stock from 5000 to 200000 dollars to transfer 153730.36 dollars in stock to the Pittsburgh Butler and Harmony Railway and Power Company in return for borrowed funds to pay for extensions and sell the remaining 41269.64 dollars in stock. The Parent Pittsburg Company owns the current 6000 dollar capital stock. The application states Ohio Company owns property valued at 166878.85 dollars. Stockholders voted March 10 to raise capitalization to 200000 dollars.
Luke Mitchell aged 70 died at Memorial hospital after a Sunday night stay at the police station. Coroner Perry ordered a post mortem at Sudro Funeral home found bronchial pneumonia as the cause. Little is known beyond two brothers in Toledo.
Last night at 12:30 Donald G Allen of 314 Osborne Avenue Cleveland struck a man walking near the railroad crossing at Stop 176 Cleveland Street. He picked up the stranger and took him to the hospital where no bones were broken and the man remained unconscious until late forenoon. He gave the name Frank Snyder and said he had no home. he was discharged to continue his travels.
In Wooster Ohio May 12 the cold snap cut to 29 degrees at the Ohio Experiment Station. Grapes and strawberries suffered considerable damage though fruit blossoms were plentiful enough that some may survive to yield a full crop, experts said.
The Lorain board of education met and employed 200 teachers ten principals and twenty five special teachers. Ten new teachers will be hired next year. Salary outlay for the coming year is about 40000 with no raise for current teachers. Coolidge Accepts Cambridge Anniversary Ceremony Invitation
President Coolidge favors inexpensive ten cent cigars, snubbing costly brands. Charles D. Hilles says a White House visit by a friend revealed Coolidge enjoying a ten cent cheroot, and he kept smoking it even after a box of fancy cigars was sent. The president likened his habit to Jim Jackson’s frugal ice cream tale, preferring simple tastes.
Attorney H C Johnson, representing George L Nye, filed with the Supreme Court a motion to direct Lorain County Appellate Court to certify records in Nye v The Bytia Savings & Trust Co The appellate court recently affirmed the common pleas verdict against Nye totaling 25500 dollars as court records show effort for Supreme Court review.
Williamson county Sheriff demands state investigation into alleged inmate cruelty after Walter Fozard dies at Anna State asylum. He reportedly suffered a fractured rib, scalp wounds, blackened eyes, and extensive bruising after being beaten. brother-in-law recounts pleas for relief and request for a square deal.
Chicago May 12 report that a nationwide shake-up of all prohibition enforcement units will occur within a month. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lincoln Andrews says Coolidge orders aim to enliven agencies with new blood and remove political control. Andrews, en route to El Paso for border rum smuggling talks with Mexican officials, calls the move the opening gun in the drive.
Syracuse May 12 One year out of kindergarten Barnard Allen seven-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Allen is registered as a college freshman at Syracuse University He attends a vocal music course in the College of Fine Arts and hopes to sing in grand opera His public appearances began at age two and he specializes in classical music with a tenor voice at an unusually young age
Charles Parker of Lorain sues Maude Parker for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty. He says she left and returned to Toledo on several occasions and has a discontented peevish disposition. He asks the court to grant the divorce and bar her from any interest in his real estate.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that cities cannot use municipal funds to join or pay for delegations to organizations like the Municipal Gas Conference or the Ohio League of Municipalities to oppose gas rate hikes. Public interest can be financed only by voluntary subscriptions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Lorain, Ashland and Southern Railroad to abandon its 66 mile line from Lorain to Castaloga, Ohio. The unsafe condition led to a speed limit reduction to ten miles per hour, and the abandonment takes effect within 30 days.
Mayor Hinkson names Leonard Hastings to lead street work succeeding the late Wilford Granger. Hastings, currently in the meter department, will assume duties on June 1.
Sheriff Underhill arrested Lea W. Shuster of George Street New London on a charge of uttering a check to defraud. He bought a Willys Knight car for 610 dollars, cashed a 30 dollar second check, and left with the vehicle before the checks were returned for no funds. The car was recovered on a farm near New London and he faced arraignment before Justice George. The report also notes the Booze Armada withdrawal from rum row was expected within 24 hours as Coast Guard vessels blockaded vessels at the Clifton Staten Island base.
Walter H. Clem, four year president of the Cleveland Federation of Labor, has been missing since January 25. Police are told to search for him as authorities consider two theories of his disappearance, including fears for his life and trouble with the Ice Wagon Drivers' Union where he served as Secretary-Treasurer.
Amherst shoe maker Joe Calderaro arrested for transporting liquor after police found a five gallon can in his car on Elm street. Calderaro, a repeat offender with prior liquor arrests in Amherst and Lorain, pled not guilty and is jailed on $1009 bond awaiting May 16 hearing.
A Indianapolis man claims unidentified forces use psychic broadcasting to spread Bolshevism and anarchy through the United States. He asks the Justice Department to locate and shut down the Red Propaganda broadcasters, describing occult-like manifestations and brain wave devices, with a large concave reflector and generators as purported equipment.
New York authorities order autopsies on two babies who died at the Baby Farm run by Mrs. Helen Augustine Geisen Volk to decide if a homicide charge will be brought. District Attorney Wm. Ryan cites malnutrition at hospitals and reports of a baby dying after being dropped, though uncorroborated. Mrs. Margaret Bakers of Philadelphia reports her grandson, left at the farm, is missing.
H. P. Chapman Camp No. 6 Sons of Veterans held a meeting in the G A R hall as candidates were mustered in. Memorial day work is reported in progress and Decoration day arrangements will be made. Recorder Mason Smith seeks locations of Samuel Agnew and Dr. William McGinty veterans buried in Elyria cemetery.
Southampton May 12 Hyman Fireman a nineteen year old from Montreal says in the past year he traveled 24450 miles with no baggage and only fifteen cents. He catalogs roles such as stowaway soldier sailor in the US Navy submarine crew US Air Force actor rubber planter marooned on Thursday Island street card worker and claims to speak twelve languages.
Yesterday afternoon J C Crisp turned his auto from Broad toward West avenue and was struck by a machine driven by Ralph Brazelle going east. Crisp's car was damaged and Mrs. Brazelle, Ralph's mother, reported a hurt right leg.
The Lucille Jones case will not be submitted to the jury until tomorrow morning. The argument in the case will not be completed until late this afternoon when court will adjourn. Judge Webber will charge the jury and they will be submitted to its consideration. There is underground sentiment the jury may disagree or acquit, while the prosecutor's office is confident of a conviction.
St Louis police reopen the inquiry into the murder of Dr William A Dillon as his son Teddy 19 purchases revolver and cartridges. Investigators search sewers and catch basins in University City while Teddy remains under legal watch at his mother's home.
Ed ward Namey and Gladys Parker were to wed today but are jailed. Namey, a Canton salesman, receives 30 days in the workhouse and a $75 fine. Parker, from Massillon, is committed to Delaware Girls Industrial School. They had appeared in juvenile court on charges of contributing to a 17 year old's delinquency and did not report back after investigation.
Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg becomes president of Germany and pledges allegiance to the republican constitution. He vows to dedicate his efforts to the German nation amid the nation’s bitter economic struggle as a large plurality named him leader.
The Second Congregational Church boosted its fund drive for a $60,000 edifice by increasing pledges from 1600 after a two hour canvass last evening. Tonight and Wednesday at 7 30 Dr Grills Lorain physician and world traveler will address the Men's Brotherhood to inspire further support.
Police hunted gangsters connected to the Brookyln murders of Henry Ginsberg and Hyman Jacobson at a late night show. An unseen gunman shot Ginsberg as patrons waited for the show. Jacobson pursued the assailants before their bodies were found.
Plymouth May 12 Colonel John C Coolidge father of the President asks for privacy after a fainting spell and heavy mail. Dr Cram reports the father is improving in spirits though the strain of letters and visitors is hard to bear. He vows to answer unsolicited correspondence and greet well wishers at the birthplace.
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