29 May 1926
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1926
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a tribute to a monitor hero and references a lawsuit to enjoin city street contracts. The filing, denial by the city attorney, and disputes over plans and specifications are hinted, with mentions of bids and alleged favoritism tied to improvements.
A fragmented report notes an arson style incident near Chicago and Wis to be investigated. Authorities advise caution as details remain unclear while residents call for clarity on the blast and related objects.
The council passes an ordinance establishing a five year term related to a city land issue and property on North Street. The measure covers a bridge project and related property considerations.
Police Prosecutor Chester declares war on roadside courts run by constables and justices of the peace. He cites arrests and fines as payments, noting defendants often plead guilty after threats of jail until trial and outlining charges against Mauzan and Lawrence Bower.
Balloons representing nations will take off from Belgius Eighteen tomorrow for the annual Gordon Bennett Cup race. Teams from Belgium Britain Spain Italy and other nations compete with a long tradition of prior winners. The Belgian Aero Club proposes a trophy to preserve possession of the original cup.
Branch residents report multiple odor issues from the Black River section to the Board of Health. Openors emptying into the stream were cited. officials say dam repairs and proposed plant developments aim to eliminate the stench that has persisted for months.
New York May 29. A business agent, a contractor, and three others were shot outside Frank Sodsna’s cafe in Brooklyn in what authorities termed a rum war flare up. Two of the wounded were said to be near death. police linked the incident to bootleg liquor disputes following a Corsena sequence in the midwar.
Plaintiffs allege a road accident in Lorain involving a truck and a machine. Colin Stewart claims $10,060 judgment and Isabella Stewart supports the suit alleging permanent facial injury and partial paralysis from the crash.
Seven members of the Philippine constabulary were killed and four were wounded with over 100 Moros reported killed to date in the offensive against hostile Moro bands. A seven hour engagement west of here extended the fighting time according to a dispatch arriving today.
A fragmented report suggests McSwiggen’s vindication amid confusing notes about youths, veiled accusations, and a murder linked to a rival operation. Detectives, factory workers, and a figure named Duff are mentioned in uncertain context as the case unfolds.
Two convicts Till Foster and James Larson escaped from the Missouri penitentiary carpenter shop after overpowering a guard. They walked out casually and were not recaptured by press time. Weather outlook for May 21 to June 5 notes partly cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms and near normal temperatures in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions.
A letter to the governor concerns dry agents accused of actions in Lima. Names include Klare Watts, Powell, Frank Roney, and Willa 5 ton. Reports say Rone and Hcaston joined the Ohio Detective Bureau, operating as members within Osiro village.
A damaged police blotter item notes a car theft near Lodi Street and Lorraine district, with investigators pursuing a suspect. details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The report mentions an individual connected to an oil firm and ongoing search by authorities.
Toasts and wedding details mark an event where Mrs. Cabell Bruce and Mrs. James Bruce host guests including cabinet members and diplomats. The ceremony featured orchids and crepe hats, with guests from Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and New York. Mr Bruce will soon serve as American vice consul in Rome.
A man used a lighted match to locate a gasoline leak on his car's carburetor at 12:15 this morning. Firefighters extinguished the blaze about a minute later on Bass Bridge Street with three tanks of fuel damaged.
Five women perished when a two story celluloid factory in Rockford's heart burned after an explosion on the top floor. Twenty and more were hospitalized, some with broken backs, as workers fled into the street. Identifications included Lillie and Mildred Cramer among the dead, with one body charred beyond recognition. Authorities feared the blaze could threaten adjacent buildings.
A fragmented text hints at a Senate petition over a mission contested by opposition lines. Officials and advocates are called to address the blockages and proceed with an official decision, aiming to resolve the dispute through formal channels.
Police and detectives hunt for additional sightings after Estella Saree, four others linked to the same sect, vanished. The girl found dead on a doorstep days later. mother Mrs Ollie Layvorn Temylin overwhelmed. Authorities seek companions to shed light on the disappearances.
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