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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1925
Page
1
Magnificent First Methodist Church edifice opens to public with large crowds and two services. Bishop Theodore Henderson preaches morning and evening. Ray. Edwin Kirby and other staff present. Morning broadcast of service and heavy floral tributes noted.
In Chicago on May 18 three jurors were seated for the murder trial of William D. Shepherd in the death of his ward William Nelson McClintock. The panel includes a insurance man, a foreman, and a garage worker. The proceedings feature court tension and public interest as potential jurors are rejected over death penalty concerns and circumstantial evidence.
William L Lazenby 59 died Saturday at his home 813 East River Street. Survived by wife a Geneva New York brother a son James D Lazenby and a grandson in Elmira New York. Funeral 7 30 this evening at home with Rev G A Brown United Presbyterian. Burial Bellone New Mr Lazenby worked for Willys Overland and Columbia Steel during eight Elyria years. Earlier lived in Elmira. Baby Sallie Irene McGinnes died at 9 Saturday at 906 East Avenue. Services Tuesday 2pm Sudro Funeral Home burial Elyria Cemetery. COUNTY PROSECUTOR TO SEEK INJUNCTION ON VILE PAPERS Youngstown Ohio May 18 Prosecutor T J Thomas said he will seek injunction to stop distribution of so called art magazines with suggestive pictures and text.
William Cavalier, 15, was sentenced to die in the electric chair by Judge R. H. Koch in Pottsville Pennsylvania for the murder of his aged grandmother. The court room was crowded as the verdict was read and an appeal to the state supreme court was announced. The governor will set the execution date.
Fred K. Young secretary of the Trades Union Promotion League of Cleveland will address the Elyria Progressives at the American Legion hall on Wednesday evening. The meeting is open to the public.
Tonight at the new Methodist Episcopal church the "Community Night" program features greetings from local leaders including Harvey Hooks and Maybelle Burner. The event includes choral and vocal performances and invites a large audience for the week of services. Also reported is the recovery of a stolen car found abandoned on Floral Court after being taken from under the Washington avenue bridge.
The abnormal cold and frost across Paw Paw and Lawton Michigan damaged strawberry and rape crops, with losses projected above 2 million dollars. Max Sherrod of the U S Weather Bureau said broader Midwest damages may reach hundreds of thousands, pending full survey.
The second building of the Elyria Home for the Aged at 807 West Avenue Elyria was dedicated yesterday at 3 30 PM with exercises. Bishop Henderson gave the principal address and greetings were offered by Rev R M Yoder and Dr John Taylor Alton.>The broadcasting station WGBL aired the program and the service, conducted by Rev G A Reeder, was well received as guests from Northern Ohio attended despite uncertain weather.
A hungry outlawed monkey sparked a morning chase as children spotted it at play and adults pursued. Police and patrols finally cornered the creature on house tops before it surrendered to jail after a banana lure.
In Hunt Ohio today May 18 police in surrounding towns watch for Lee Loggins 30 wanted in connection with the alleged murder of his nephew Gentry Loggins 18 at the Logging home late Saturday night. The younger man reportedly quarreled with his uncle when visiting and was shot through the abdomen. he died Sunday.
August Ingwer sues Ernest Portman to restrain use of a private sewer tapped by Portman draining four stores a dwelling and a garage. Ingwer says water backs into his cellar causing $400 in damages.
Mrs J F McCann of Youngstown Ohio startled intruders at the Mitchell home in Pittsburg with loud screams. The two burglars fled with a small amount of money as she aided the visiting host F E Mitchell.
On May 18 Dean Coy a 28 year old glassworker from Jeanette Pa died after his car struck a bridge pier in Bellaire while blinded by oncoming lights Another brief item notes Mrs Frederick Buergin of Cincinnati and Mrs E Lowry of Toledo dead and others injured when their car was struck by a New York Central train near Mulberry near Toledo A third report lists three violent deaths in Wheeling including Coy Ltotus and Strains with causes alcohol involvement and a gun suicide respectively
Mayor Hinkson presided over police court this morning with several conviction outcomes. Carl Leidheiser was found guilty of driving an auto while intoxicated and fined $50 plus costs. George W Orwein David Krebs Jim Kelley Joe Tomsick C G Washburn H G Rossmussen and Clarence Linninger received fines ranging from 5 to 10 dollars with costs. in some cases $9 of the fine was remitted for traffic violations and drunkenness.
Officials report local 2452 members voted to return to work at Gasline Co. Toledo at the 19917 scale. The mine, one of the largest in the ranksville field, has been idle two years with a daily capacity of 600 tons. In Detroit, three bandits robbed the Graystone ballroom of 3000 as manager Alien Warbler was forced to hand over Sunday receipts.
The Chronicle Telegram reports merchants in Elyria launch Elyma Day replacing Sibird Day with Tuesday sales. Stores promise high quality goods, occasional rare bargains, and discounts on many items to build shopper confidence and expand trade territory. Parking and traffic notes accompany the promotion.
Early today reporters detail the Pittsfield tornado damage. Schools, barns, and homes including the Mosher Coleson Harris and Watkins properties are leveled. residents begin cleanup while volunteers assist. No fatal injuries reported though multiple farms suffer severe loss. Willoughby Harris and family hospital bound.
May 18 report notes Oberlin residents worked through Saturday night and Sunday to clear streets, repair poles and wires after a tornado. No injuries were reported in Oberlin, while Pittsfield suffered heavier damage. Street lights were out through Sunday night as debris was removed.
A severe storm struck Lorain and Wakeman causing widespread damage. Lightning disabled an Ohio Public Service Co substation cutting four hundred telephones and delaying East 28th street subway cars. A barn was wrecked and a horse killed at Alfred Squires home. A woman was slightly burned when a hot stove toppled. James Murrell of 641 West River Street died at Memorial Hospital. The Arubuckle case probe in Los Angeles involved possible payoffs in a Fatty Roscoe film matter.
Providence reports a grand jury investigates a New York headquartered divorce mill that sold freedom to the wealthy and made Rhode Island the Little Reno. More than 100 cases are under scrutiny, with prominent names allegedly involved. Mastermind Leonard W Horton and lawyer Francis P Doughfrey were arrested on charges of obtaining fraudulent decrees via forged depositions and false statements.
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