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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1926

Page

8

Appointment of New Secretary for Rochester Chamber of Commerce

The Rochester Penn Chamber of Commerce named E. J. Follow as the new secretary of the Board of Trade. He will assume the post on June first after two months of search. The Executive Committee selected Follow from 22 applications. a Rochester reviewer found his past record satisfactory and he was unanimously chosen. A reception will follow for members to meet him.

E. J Hochester Penn Chamber of Commerce Eiyhe Board of Trade Juge Bia Board of Trade Hoste Mrs Follow Rochester Elrria

Baird Probes Florida Realty Dealings in Ohio

Attorney D A Baird travels to Florida on professional business to investigate real estate sales in this region. Earlier months two men, Clifford B McDermott and N man Cleary, were arrested on complaint from an Amherst man for urging investments in a Florida stock. They lacked proper licenses to sell to Ohio customers and were bound over to the grand jury.

Ohio Clifford B. McDermott Cleary H.D. Curtice Hoth Wien Grand Dury S. J. George

Protest Filed Against Wendt Permit to Operate Transport Line

A protest was filed today with the State Utilities Commission against Eugene E. Wendt of Elyria seeking a permit to operate a motor transportation line between Norwalk and Sandys. The railway company contends it would not be needed.

Lake State’ Utilities Commission Eugene E.wendt Elyria Norwalk Sandys

Bids Sought to Repair Middle Avenue Patching

City seeks bids to patch Middle avenue from Third to Sixteenth street. Bids are due Thursday May 20 at 1:00 PM in the service director's office, per an announcement from City Engineer Jom Powel.

Middle Ave Middle Avenue Sixteenth Meniker Jom. Powel

Amundsen Airship Team Reaches Teller After Arctic Drift

Lieutenant Orundal said the Amundsen party landed at Teller after losing bearings near Point Barrow in a severe storm. The navigator from Spitsbergen piloted the airship through a 72 hour North Pole flight, despite wind and fog and a burned hand. The crew noted no land was sighted between the pole and Point Barrow.

Umberto Nobile Spizbergen Alaska Tole Iath P Feller Amundsen Party Lieut Orundal Point Barrow Nerges Teller’ Pole Amundsen Jacaliris Aitionus Pois North Pole Pole Point Jarrow

Youngstown to Name Head of Schools Tonight

The majority group of Youngstown Board of Education plans to choose a successor to Prof. O J Reid as superintendent of public schools. Dr John Jacov dicheson of Decatur Illinois is favored by many and a five year contract at 10000 dollars per year is proposed, with F C Kirkendale of Zanesville also a contender.

Youngstown, O Board of Education O. J. Reid John Jacov Dicheson Decatur F.C. Kirkendale Zanesville Tar Beard

Lorain Bridge Project Talk Grows on Fourteenth Street

County officials in Lorain discuss classifying Colorado Avenue as a county or township road to support a proposed bridge at Fourteenth Street. Backers hope to secure a bond issue and election action this fall. R J Aspin warns delay risks losing the project if prosecutors delay action.

Fourteenth Street Lorain Colorado Avenue R. J. Aspin Lie DD. A.baird Florida Aspin Toron Rommeil Uridgze

Girl Reported Missing In Carlisle Township

A 11 year old girl was reported missing Saturday after leaving home in Carlisle Township. She was last seen near four thirty. Police described her as wearing a blue dress, white canvas shoes with rubbers, and a red sweater. She has brown hair and her home is west of LaGrange Road.

Soleask Carlisle Township Elyria LaGrange Road Carhele Townelup

Unidentified Man Leaps 100 Feet to Death

An unidentified man about 33 leaped from the North Till viaduct, falling onto Fast North Side. Death was instantaneous. He carried four cents a package of cigarettes and a key. No identification was found on the body or clothing.

Aaron Hla

Police Seek Missing Man George Asbye In Cleveland

Cleveland police asked residents to watch for George Asbye, a 2 dollar entry missing man described as 6 feet 11 inches tall with a dark complexion and a bald top. He disappeared from a local sanitarium on May 7. Notify Cleveland police if seen.

Elgrin George Asbye Cleveland Yoakee Clerveland

Packer Hurts by Golf Ball in Lima Accident

Lima May 17 A Benjamin A Thomas of the Lima Techno Company was struck on the head by a golf ball Sunday afternoon. He received a severe blow, was knocked unconscious, and his condition was not immediately known.

Packer Lima Benjamina Thomas Thomas

Pennsylvania election tensions and fraught campaigns

Pennsylvania race described with accusations of fraud and “lunatic fringe” remarks. Pinchot and Pepper cited, campaigns claim rivals will steal the election. Voter mood reflected in warnings of a split party outcome and possible independent bids as results loom.

Ware Pinchot Pepper

Local News In A Few Lines On Lomb Journey

A chaotic local digest reports JLo Burke to address Rotary club tomorrow noon sharing four months of Europa travel tales. Police report Charles Nolsey’s Davis deported to Berex after intoxication charge. Davis released on condition. Paul Chase and Pete Cameron fined for guilty pleas on intoxication. Elyria council to consider fireworks display permit at View Park for Decoration Day after bond. Auto thefts cited in Lorain and Berea. stolen tires and a cat theft noted with police investigations.

Lonz Jlo Burke Hotary Club Lusehcon Tel Nenath v. Burke Europa Owoendei Charles “Nolsey Davis Wa Berex Davis Paul Chase Pete Cameron T ‘Hey ASW Elyrne Eagles Pete Lon Couneil Fight Miverview Park Clery Couneil Hamilton

Seiber enters governor race in Ohio bid

Akron native Joseph B. Seiber announces pursuit of Republican nomination and eventual statewide contest, signaling potential challenge to Donahey in November while noting past support from key backers and uncertainties about viability. Lorain woman files for divorce from Cleveland man on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty, seeking alimony and restoration of maiden name Charl Springer.

Columbus Joseph B. Seiber Akron Donahey Cither Lorain Clara Kerney Max Kern Cleveland Srass Petitian Mes Kernalle Telf Charl Springer

turmoil in poland as government crisis deepens

reports from posen and warsaw describe a civil power struggle with the republic’s leadership fragmenting. claims of a pro Pilsudski directive, potential military moves against warsaw, and editorials urging provincial opposition highlight heightened tensions as the nation grapples with a nascent directorate and loyalties divided.

Posen Toland Warsaw Gneral Joseph Jadar Pilsedski Waller Warsawt Poland Fies Fontrol Waray

Citizenship Night Sees New Citizens Listed

The Americanization Association hosts citizenship night at Ringsigas Larce wl Club with two from South Ankers, two from Obert ram, and others from LaGrange Fuldgeville and beyond. Final papers will be handed by Miles Mable Marsh. Rev William Muir Auld and Supt B C Mastom set address and intro. public invited.

The Americanization Association Willonduct Ringsigas Larce Cfs South Ankers LaGrange Obertram Wellinktos Aid Fuldgeville Miles Mable Marsh Ylera Cow William Muir Auld B.C. Mastom Elyria Willan Averbrook Trussiar Steve Flifosmony Hunwere Fouls Buckess Hungary Mav Burnateln Wellington

Death notices for Burkepyle and Pietch families in two towns

John Burkepyle age seven months dies at Biyria Memorial Hospital. Survived by two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren. Pre-funeral at Mrs Ross on Deuce Avenue Wednesday seven. Body to Frederickstown First Baptist Thursday at one. burial there. Elizabeth Pietch aged small dies at home on Bath Street. Funeral Wednesday at 3 from Peter Neclcal Church with Reverend Dourquila officiating.

John Burkepyle John Thirkeprie Biyria Memorial Hospital G. le Hoiz Dewes Ave Ross

Miss Laura Witt Dies at Home on Franklin Street

Laura Witt aged thirty one daughter of Mr and Mrs Jrenny Witt died at her Franklin Street home at three twenty this morning after a long illness. She leaves two brothers Nelson a sailor on the Great Lakes and Leon of Gleyn Center and one great grandmother. She was a member of St Pauls Lutheran church. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow. SYDNEY WILSON Funeral for Sydney Wilson to be held tomorrow afternoon at one from the African Methodist church on Fourteenth Street with Rev. Winker officiating and burial at Ridge Lawn cemetery.

Laura Witt Mars Laura Witt Amrs. Jrenny Witt Franklin Street Miss Witt Nelsan Great Lakes Leon Gley Center St. Paul's Sydney Wilson Hobe Fourtheenth Street Wenker Ridge Lawn

Federal probe widens into beer shipments scandal

About 390 witnesses are summoned across the east and central west as the government probes alleged conspire against brewery control. Officials from Lackawanna and Erie railroads, and several major breweries, are named amid plans to indict around 60 defendants in the nationwide beer tampering case. Thomas E K Stone and Gerald Thurough direct the inquiry with U S Attorney A T Hernsteen coordinating.

Cire East Centr Lackawagane Erie Calhoads J. IF. St Herd Lackaw Lackawannit United States Nhaarr Liv Ts Fromer

Speeders fines and patrols on county highways report

The sheriff’s speed squad patrolled county roads over the weekend using new flivvers and motorcycles. Offenders appeared before Justice S. J. George, facing fines from 10 to 25 dollars plus costs. Several motorists on Lake and Oberlin roads were fined 10 to 25 dollars. four others awaited arraignment. Names listed include Nicholas, Snow, Robertson, Farsts, Van Bol, Dosehve, Sack Sark, Godette, Bloom, Ellsworth, with additional defendants to appear later.

S. JL George Co. L. Nicholas Vermilia Lake Road Fie W. Snow M. L. Robertson Claveland Obertn-Hlyria Farsts Lertin Ile O. van Bol Die Joe Dosehve Lotaia Veon Godette Oberlin Siven bin Jienn C. Bloom Shetby Oberlin Road St. We Wassalse Gh B. Ellsworth Cleyn-land Justice George Jercy Ilano CL Rhoads Mar Nashelsk

Thompson versus Bonney seeks Workmen's Comp judgment

A. B. Thompson through attorney C. Crabbe sues E. E B. Bonney of Lorain under the Workmen's Compensation Act seeking 2057 dollars and 25 cents for injuries from a steel chip while employed. Funds from the compensation office were received and aid requested from the state. Two unidentified bodies recovered from the Ohio River near Cincinnati, one pulling up river, the other remains unclear.

C. Crabbe A. B. Thompson E. E B. Bonney Lorain Thompson Fcompensation

Lauria Townstate Arrested Driver Faces Justice

Robert Flean of Elsn Town was arrested yesterday by Fred A Underhill on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He will appear before Justice S J George at one o clock this afternoon.

Lauria Townstte Robert Flean Elsrn Town Dy& Fred A. Underhill S. J. George

Cleveland Livestock Market News May Day Receipts and Prices

Cleveland markets report mixed receipts and prices for fat steers and heifers, with steers good to choice at 50.00 to 53.50 and cows from 3.00 to 7.00. Sheep and lambs show slow demand with lambs at 14.00 to 14.50 and ewes and wethers around 5.00 to 9.00. Hog prices quoted with Yorkers at 34.85 and various classes priced between 12.00 and 15.00.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland Dallas Necelpts

Richwines win soccer championship on Sunday

The Richwines beat Blast Furnace 2 1 in Lorain to clinch the season title. Lindsey scored early to put Richwines ahead, Cameron added late as Flyrial backs miscommunication allowed a teamless goal. Manager A Wheatley and Secretary Doc Cook celebrated after four years of work.

Champonshin Elyria Richwines Blast Furnace Lorain Lindsey le Wes Smith Hichwioe Saiil Cameron RichWine A. Wheatley Doc Cook Hichwine Fisher McDermottt Tool

Marion Wins In Tight Baseball Clash At Marion

Marion defeats visitors after a tense contest as both sides trade runs late. Richwine HR and Hankinson spark the attack, Wrage, Arndt, and Rose turn pivotal plays on defense. Purtell suffers loss, Rose and Kaiser steady in relief as Marion withstands late rallies and clinches victory.

Rickwines Marion Gualianie Hastings Mariog Bolagz Richwine Hyan Vane Richwin Hankin Rose Kaiser Smith Ryan Dossidson Ase Arndt Priea Siarioa Slurger Rishwire Richwines A.B. RK. HL A. FE. Jacobs Hankinson

Elyria Knights Triumph In Seventh Inning Showdown

The Elyria Knights of St. John defeated the Ridperilia Knights of St. John 24 to 7 at Castade Park in a fast, exciting game that swung after the seventh inning. Ridgeville started scoring in the fourth with 100 runs, Elyria answered with one, then Ridgeville added two more in the next inning to lead 4 0 4 before Elyria rallied.

Eliyr S. Moor Amiurphy Webber Avier Maloney Root Tank Maton Thidgewalli Rothga Gibbon Smith Binzer Fisher Bislik Weldecker Bildzsy Tras- Ter Trailer Rothgary Traxier Stothgart Skip Traaler Elyria Knights of Ridgeville Elyria

Oberlin Loses Pitchers’ Duel in Ohio Conference Fight

Oberlin dropped its Ohio Conference baseball opener 4 to 2 at Wooster. Wooster rattled Oberlin with early runs after two Oberlin errors, then added a run in the seventh as Blough held the Tigers, with Oberlin threatening in the fifth but left runners stranded. Dodez and Saurer sparked Wooster hits, while Burnett worked seven and two thirds for Wooster in relief, earning the win as Oberlin’s bats could not muster the needed runs.

Swoooster Oberlin Ohio Waseter Querlin Waoxter Olson Miller Junkin Blough Fae Sauter Bloush Eiath Blongzh Oberlin ‘Bitters Schorr Thomas F Wagner Rushony Heidman Tenby Ff Wildes Burr McPree Burnett Toh Juphia Brough Dodez I Langen MeVick Jou Oderha Wooster Qhberlin Saurer Rushany Srinck Br Brough Tlobach

Collegians Beat St Johns Team in 9 to 3 Victory

The Collegians defeated St Johns 9 to 3 at Lorain after a tight game. Skryp held St Johns to five runs through eight, fanning fifteen batters. Kaminski and Tasnikle led the hits while Gehl Uhl and Hankinson contributed strong at bats.

Kisha Cowegians SS John's Lorain Skryp St. Johns Anothor Vv. Kaminski Collerians Hs Tasnikle St. John's Collegians Hs Abt EL Gehl Uhl Saeeeee Tol Hankinson Kamineki If Weer Fritz Sheseseees Stolzenberg, Rhoaye Meo Threseevees

Judge Wilcox to preside at Scouts Court

The local Boy Scouts meet tonight at the Y M C A for a Court of Honor ceremony presided by J C Wileas. Doctor J Ed Betteridge urges attendance to witness the rite and its ideals guiding the Boy Scout movement.

Judge Wilcox Scouts J. C. Wileas Court of Honor J. Ed Betteridge Chelisan Boy Scout Boy Scout Movement Ito MLC O’clocz

Written report demanded on fire response failure at station 252

The service director seeks a written report from Captain C. W. Hudson of Fire Station No. 252 regarding why Fire Company No. 2 did not respond to a Georgeaple fire on Saturday. Station No. 2 says they did not receive the call, while Company No. 1 had requested assistance. The investigation will determine fault once the report is reviewed.

C. W. Hudson Dire Station No

Interference Buoys Local Radio Fans in EBiy

EBiy residents complained of interference blocking broadcasts. They urged station owners to repair receivers and avoid early morning outages, citing certain people in EBiy who choose times when stations are live to recharge batteries.

Ebiy Chronicl-Telegram Aterders

Prisoner Survives Suicide Attempts in City Hospital

Columbus report states Ross Keiland, 22, attempted self harm twice in the past month. He survived the second attempt and is recovering at St Francis Hospital after severing a major blood vessel. County police have charged him with a statute offense. Army trucks pass through the city with personnel and equipment en route to front. Senate adopts conference report on public buildings bill totaling 165,900,000.

Columbus Beliat Ross Keiland Wis Stodey St.Francis Gospital Welland Senate

American Team Wins Match in England at Rye

In Rye England on May 17 the American Welker car team defeated the Oxford Cambridge golfing society five matches to three marking their first enfasement in Bag land. The Americans won three matches in yesterday's play and two more in today's play during a two day stay in twe ball foursomes.

Rye England Welker Bagland Oxford- Cambridge Geliing Society

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