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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

4

Farmers get crop advice from state university experts

Two State University experts spoke to Elevator Managers outlining soybean and wheat planting for Lorain County to reduce rust and smut. Wallace Hangar urged planting midwest soy varieties before June and, if delayed, the Manchu type with solid drillings. He advised copper carbonate wheat treatment to prevent smut and noted soybeans improve soil nitrogen while many farmers abandoned clover last year.

State University Wallace Hanger Lorain County Midwest Hangar B.A. Wallace I. Wallace Cleveland

Rotary Club Event to Honor Lorain Chapter Charter

Lorain hosts about three hundred Rotary Club members on May 2 for the section’s gathering. The Lorain chapter, recently organized, will receive its charter that night. The article notes St Isaac's Cathedral and a Moscow institution valued at about 15 million dollars.

Lorain Rotary Clubs Rotary

Deaf Ears Instantia Device Promises Freedom From Deafness

A Dictograph Products Corporation advertises a new hearing aid claiming to let deaf users catch the faintest sounds as if hearing normally. They offer a free 10 day trial with no obligation or deposit, inviting readers to request a device by sending name and address to Suite 3592 14 E Jackson Blvd Chicago Illinois.

Dictograph Products Corporation Jackson Chicago Illnols America

Rochester laborers strike over union recognition in Rochester

May 29. Rochester laborers demand recognition of their union and seek higher wages and more construction jobs. John Bruce, president of the Laborers District Council, warns a general walkout across the building trades if contractors hire non union labor. Laborers earn 70 cents an hour, which contractors say is high.

Manchester Rochester John Bruce Laborers District Council Dave

Stockholders of Bank TA Consider Increasing Stock

The Lorain County Savings Trust Co. informs stockholders of a special meeting on Tuesday June 1 to discuss increasing the bank’s stock from 500 090 to 520 000 to accommodate customers seeking stock in the bank.

Lorain County Savings Trust Co A. Be Tasior Barnh Bath

Answer to Divorce Petition by Reaumond Stelmach

Lorain man Reaumond Stelmach files a response to Warcoier Stelmach’s divorce petition through Elizabeth Males. He denies dishonest marriage inducement, claims his wife acted of her own accord, and alleges others pressured her with threats. He asserts he treated her cruelly but provided a good home and asks the petition be denied.

Reaumond Stelmach Lorain Warcoier Stelmach Elizabeth Reformatory

Street car strike violence interrupts city transit in unrest

Reported clashes erupted as workers refused to clear a track. Police and off duty officers flooded the scene while mobs and damaged autos and roadways heightened tensions near Springfield Lake and Akron. Normal interurban service resumed after repairs and firings amid ongoing labor disputes.

Tolkkemen Springfield Lake Here Akron Olierits Ag Lons Aca Electric Railway Gheesar

Political contest and administration rift in 1900s page

Report notes a partisan clash over Newberry alignment and alleged campaign financing by wealthy backers. It cites Republican leaders Curis and Butler switching positions on a resolution, signaling strain in party unity and loyalty to the administration amid Pepper’s defeat. It also mentions grand-scale historical ads and a note on the Amazon River discharge as a dated aside.

Pepper Curis of Wazens Butler Massachusetts Tre

Local News In a Few Lines From Lorain and Nearby

A Minor collision occurred when Marsh backed from a curb into an oncoming truck driven by EL Wo Werns. Both cars suffered little damage and police noted no injuries. Farm agents discuss an ordinance to require milk from cows tested for tuberculosis. A divorce case over extreme cruelty involves Lewis Led erating and Ant Schefferstine with alimony arranged. Mid-He Avenue repair contract let to Elyria Construction for 4390 dollars chosen from one bid.

Marsh Davin Doughnut Company Lorain Marker House EL Wo Werns Cleveland Mars Ant Schefferstine Lewis Ledeerating Tyso Phtles Wll ‘Hompton Mid- He Avenue Elyria Construction Ofice

Hunger Revolt Report Denied by Ohio Sheriff

Cleveland Ohio May 2 Reports that hunger revolt was in full swing at the Cu ahoge prison were denied today by Sheriff Pred Wobter. Prisoners allegedly tore food tables and benches and defied guards to reach their cells. A county grand jury visit fueled jail controversy over jailed prison profits. Newsmen were barred from entering the jail. A crowd gathered outside to hear the commotion and jeers from inside.

Cleveland Pred Wobter Central Hundred

Child Suffers Leg Fracture After Fall

Ruth Plaegan notified that her child, about twenty one months old, fell while tying a shoe on route No 1 and fractured the left leg. The patient was taken to Elstia Memorial Hospital last night at 8:15 PM and was not admitted.

Ruth Plaegan Elstia Memorial Hospital

Mineral City raid chaos as chase ends with arrests and mob scene

A Mineral City raid spirals into a citywide pursuit ending near Mio View Park. Officers arrest Rowe and Unketer after a gunfight injures a store owner’s box of popcorn. a mob gathers, police restrain it, and several raiders face charges.

Dis Cit Mio View Park Mineral City Rowe Hs Son Dair Cital George Unhketer Berndt Ray Unketer Major Weaver Singerman Stholt George Unicket Todas Potes Hanor Werver Evidcaom

Firemen Host Central Station Fish Fry for Guests

Firemen and guests filled twenty places at Central Station for a fish fry. County officials and fire department leaders attended while fifty pounds of Lake Erie blue pike were served. Stegman led with five fish, followed by Drage and Murray tied at four each.

Dan Schnesr Central Station George Rhoads Ww. B. Richmond Charles Murray Cir A. C. Schifleman W. X. Batest BR. D. Monisud Lake Erie Stegman Jedreren Sieschs Captain Drage

County Poster Awards Highlight Winners in State Contest

County Farm Agent C F O Row announced state level poster prizes. Marlon Hales of Columbia won first prize in the high school division and GC G Johnson of New London won first prize in the grades division. Prizes included one dollar for the top high school entry and ten dollars for the grades winner.

Farmer's Institute C FO Rowtlaund Marlon Hales Columbia GC G Johnson Rew London

Colgate Sued Over Portrait Use of General Burnside

May 20 hearing set in Milwaukee in a $150 000 suit against Colgate and Company for unauthorized use of General Ambrose E Burnside portrait in advertising. Plaintiff is Miss Blin U Patterson, Burnside’s niece and sole surviving relative, who seeks a jury trial. Patterson objects to depiction of Burnside’s sideburns in the sharing soap campaign.

Nework Colgate and *Company Ambrose E Burnside Blin U Colgite Company

Death notices and funeral details in local notices

Death records report the passing of Mrs C F Schmmtthh at her daughter's home on West Street with private services and burial in Hinherst. Minne Lee Dowell dies of pneumonia in Elks Memorial Hospital with burial to Paulding. Rudolph Kraus dies suddenly at his Williams Street home after apoplexy with funeral at St Mary's Church Sandusky and burial at St Marv Cemetery.

Une C. P. Schiylauch C F Schmmtthh William T Smith West Street Earls Charles B. Wright Loram Smith Mrs Smith West First Congregational Church Veinillel Rudolph Kraus Williams Street Kraus Jie Ins v Fe Danshiers Yone Sor Randushy Sanatomo Tevas Thomas Meckler Lea Schnore Firma Clarhe Here St. Joseph and John St Mary's Church Sandusky Tein St Marv Eace

Township Church Services Banner Sunday Schedule

Church notices show May Lu Viecs at the church on Sunday with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Rev Shockey of Huron ELC EC leading 7 30 pm service. Delefield of tN Murray Ridge called on An-

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Draw Numbers for Prizes Today at Three Day Sale

Over a thousand people gathered at 1 pm for the prize draw of the City Board of Trade three day sale. Mayor Hinkson and committee members Harold Agate Howard Morgan and Harry Burr announced the numbers and prizes including a Ford automobile a radio set $25 in merchandise and $29 gold pieces. Winners must present numbers at the mayor’s office to claim prizes.

Board of Trade Harold Agate Howard Morgan Herry Burr Hinkson Harold Agate Sunnoourc Offic

Cleveland Market Reports Mixed Livestock Prices

May market listings show cattle receipts at Cleveland and Toledo with varied grades. Slaughter cows and steers range from good to common, calves strong, sheep and lambs firm, hogs steady to strong, while local farm notices describe visits and meetings in Amherst and Norwalk.

Cleveland Toledo

Litchfield Community Notes and Local Games

The Litchfield column records visits from Mrs Lipp and son Harry of Lorain, a homecoming at Kent State Normal, a Litchfield high baseball win over Grafton 17 to 2, and numerous social calls. A May 2 public event features a ball game, picnic, races, and schoolhouse contests with free lemonade and ice cream.

Litchfield Lipp Harry Lorafa John Kruggel Little Allene Norma Warner Mr and Airs Warner John McQuate Cleveland Norris Clark Robert Richard Akron Dell Baken Clark Clarabelle Guisinger Lorais Lyman Guisinger Sesdar Grafton Brodeield Wooster Pat Shea Patricia Cora Stephan Robert Davis J. C. Stephan Omallel Litchfield High School Grafton High School J.P.’ Couper Elma L JS Guisinger Verherd Virgil Fortne Dirs Fortune Sindair Imogene Canheld Kent Ted Marsh Clevelord Ruth Marth J. Birt Rice Mirea Barta Mas Olive Jenkins Court Rasor Bob Res Arthur Ljin Sunt Smith Catherine Wal Deach Homer Homan Mire Russell Canfield Ed Warner Norma T. A Falcon H. C Stephan Charles Asbech Willamthing M. Turner Ad. Micskerson HB Risey Charles Canneld Wellington King’s Daughters Fsa Arthur_Zachar Tiarold Jial Medina Zacharias Priscila Club Harry Street Langeon Orr N Kellogg Cc H Sears Childr Aliee Ina Sears Helen Sabin Mass Carey Lir Betz County Prince of Peace Wadsworth Glens Brooks Donald Clevelane J. W. Smith Harry Bremner Betty W. G. Albaugh Sor Richard Herea M Canfiela Charles Canfield Vis H. E Jenne Imogene Canfield Sunda C. F. Greenfield John Walker Anderson Quinn New London Hears Maanich Pauli Burdick Childrens Russ Lauretia Benedict Verlin Friend Aaron Clyde Kenneth Mallet Cregh H E Jenne

California plans 15 planting 2 500,000 redwoods this year

The state aims to plant 2500000 redwoods this year as part of a forestry initiative. Authorities outline the plan to boost forest cover and environmental resilience across counties.

State of California

Eagles Nest Destroyed By Storm In Vermilion

Vermilion May 20 The famous American eagles in Bronnhelm woods lose their home for a second time in a year during the harvest storm Tuesday night The nest crashed to the ground nearly a year after it was built following the prior tragedy Three eaglets weighing about pounds were killed The female and her mate had faced multiple shocks in eighteen months attracting the attention of Dr Francis H Herrick Western Reserve University who rushed to the site and warned the pair may desert the community after the latest loss The long rebuilt nest had attracted naturalists when the hunter killed the male and authorities later moved the remaining pair to a reserve.

Vermilion Ghie Nese Francis H. Herrick Western Reserve University Gov

Widow files suit over Detroit man’s death and injuries

Mirs Mary McNeal sues The Continental Casualty Co for 600 dollars claiming her husband James McNeal died from injuries suffered September 18, 1924 in Detroit while at work. She seeks 500 dollars for his death and 109 dollars for injuries, alleging a paid up policy was never paid. The story notes a large milestone quartz in Pisque Isto Counts, Michigan.

Mirs Mary McNeal Continental Casualty Co James McNeal Detroit Memorial Hospital

Ott Pleads Not Guilty to DWI After Cleveland Street Crash

Seiren Ott pleaded not guilty in police court to a drunken driving charge after a crash on Cleveland Street near Olive Street. The accident damaged T. X. Carman’s parked car and Ott’s vehicle, with O. W. Marsh driving eastward and attempting to pass. Ott’s car was wrecked and he was reportedly intoxicated at the time. A trial was set for tomorrow morning.

O. W. Marsh Cleveland Street Marsh Carmel Ott

Prisoner Seeks Self Harm in Columbus Cell

On May 20 Paul Gatrell, 35, tried to take his life inside a Columbus jail cell. He smashed a bottle and swallowed broken glass, with medical staff at Gatversity hospital working to save him. Gatrell was jailed on a charge of throwing acid in his father’s face.

Columbus Gatversity Hospital Lfe Paul Gatrell Gatrell

Davey Files for renomination to Congress in Geneva

Congressman Martio L. Davey filed his application for renomination today in Geneva. This marks his first run for Congress.

Davey Geneva Martio L. Davey Congress Dasoey

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