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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1925

Page

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Chest Drive Has Auspicious Beginning in City Council

Indications today were that the Ohio Supreme Court will be asked to decide if Logan Gas Co may collect a second rate increase before the Utilities Commission acts on the June schedule. City Solicitor Meyers urged a formal protest to the new December schedule and Council authorized a visit to Columbus to fight the raise.

the Chronicle-Telegram Pauley Coures Piper Pete Ucfund Columlbus State Supreme Court Logan Gas Company Ohio State Utilities Commission Locostud Yates Hiegrine S . Ave Ail- Rates Commission Logan Gas Co Don Myers Columbus Register Myers Chronicle-Telegram Mivers Tie State Unties Commission Bucyrus Shelby Logen Gas Co Logan Tyro Mrers Gas Co Public Utilities Commission Meyers Mr. Myers Guanl Muller Ogt Myyers Friday Leter Howe Parmalen Avenue Tuscara Rawson Sudro

Boat Capsizes Returning to Ship at Shelburne Nova Scotia

Nine sailors disappeared after their small sailboat capsized in Shelburne Harbor during a squall as they tried to reach the U S coast guard cutter Morrill after dinner. Charles Taylor 19 of Ber City Michigan provided details naming Warrant Paymaster Kingsbury 25 and Charles Lungren as victims with others unaccounted for as the search continued.

Shelbourne Nova Scotia Shelburne Nova Scot Shelburne Harbor Charles Taylor Ber City Mich United States Coast Guard Morrill Shelburne Shelbur Taylor Kingsbury Charles Lungren

Widow Ejected Twice At Shenandoah Inquiry

Public uproar rose as the Shenandoah naval court resumed under officers aided by a marshal. Mrs Margeret Lansdowne widow of dirigible commander faced removal while attorney Joseph Dates sought standing. Davies, an orderly, refused her representation in the hearing.

Mitchell Washington Shenandoah Naval Court of Inquiry Robsleweis Joseph Dates Mrrs Margerest Hadd Davies Shenandoah

Lorain capitalist John W Myers dies at Daytona Beach

John W Myers a Lorain capitalist connected to Carmichael Construction and Akron firms died at Daytona Beach. He will be buried Saturday in Ashland according to a telegram. The notice notes multiple new court house chairs to aid waiting witnesses and trials. A Chinese agreement was announced after subcommittee talks at the international customs conference, to be advanced at the full conference Thursday.

Ashland John W. Myers Used &7 Lorain Carmichael Construction Company Akron Dartona Beach Court House Law Library Pering China Pos

Buffalo payroll robbers questioned after lethal heist

In Buffalo on November 17 a group of detectives and Syracuse police detained a man and woman for questioning in a payroll robbery that killed two people and stole 93000. The suspects included Frank Scalzo and his wife Rose with Margaret War also detained after a visit to Scalzo's restaurant. Secrecy surrounded the arrests as authorities provided no details.

Syracuse X.Y Tojley Budaio Syracusa Buffalo Frank Scalzo Rose Scalzo Margaret War

Public Garage Permit Granted to W G Sharp

A building permit issued to W G Sharp authorizes a brick public garage costing 10009 dollars. The one story 290 by 90 structure will be built by John Haiser and Broth with fireproof construction. In Sandusky Ohio Orleo O Rixling, 29, was freed on manslaughter charges connected to an October auto collision that killed Alet Cuthbert, 24.

W.G. Sharp Cts John Haiser Broth Sandusky Orleo O. Rixling Fostaria Alet Cuthbert Rhithas

Fox and Wild Cat Kill Reported in County Hunt

Court stenographer Balcomb shot a red fox near Stop 938 Russia to wash yesterday. He brought the animal home as proof. Rabbit hunters report plentiful rabbits, with Murray and others securing twenty one in a short outing. Some hunters claim catching one to two opossums. In Wellington, Fred Ernst shot what he thought was a coon but found an eighteen pound wild cat.

N. Hf. Balcomb Stop Russia Balcomb Mr. Fox Ilo Murray Wikleat Fred Ernst Wellington South Amherst

County Agriculturists Plan January Meetings Across Towns

County Agent C E Roatend announced a busy January for farmers with fourteen meetings and seven dates to arrange. Independent institutes will be held at Huntington January 6 7 Hartetta January 18 19 Avon Sam January 20 22 Eaton January 22 23 Pittsfield January 4 5 Browshelm January 6 7 Brighton January 9 te. Amherst Ridsering Columbia meetings and others at Belden LaGrange Penfield Wellington will be set later.

Tedependent Instituta Datas State Farmers” Institute C. EB. Roatend Buntington Hearetta Avon i Sam Eaton Pittsfield Browshelm Brighton Amherst Ridsering Columbia Belden

American Army Exceeds Marksman Standards in Report

In Washington General Aller reports the infantry end of year figures show regiments achieving higher rifle fire marksman standards despite wartime benchmarks. Some regiments reach 90 to 100 percent under new standards while others fall below, with overall average near 87.4 percent.

Washington Adnax Deadwood

Elizabeth J Smith Dies at 75 in Belden Home

Elizabeth J Smith 75 died late yesterday at her daughter Mrs W M Burges home in Belden. She is survived by five daughters Mrs W Burns Mrs Star key Mrs Wolf Mrs Hartman and Mrs Chapman and four sons A R Smith A R South J D Smith and Rev J Smith all of West Virginia. Funeral services by Elyria undertaker L A Wells will be announced later.

Elizabeth J Smith W. M. Burges Belden Mmrs West Virginia L. A Weils Elyria

Blazer murder case dismissed in Littleton court

The information against Dr. Harold Gimer Blazer for the murder of his daughter Hazel Blazer was formally dismissed in district court. District Judge Samuel W. Johnson granted the dismissal on a nolle prosequi motion, citing a satisfactory verdict agreement from last week.

Littleton Colo Harold Gimer Blazer Hazel Inghit Blazer Samuel W. Johnson Joel Stone Nolle Prossigni Lewis D. Mowry Empanellia Johnson

Drunken Driver Fined and Companion Also Fined

Harry Marsho aged 26 of 351 East River Street was fined 75 dollars and costs in police court for driving while intoxicated. His companion John Kerlin, 22 of 208 East Bridge Street, received a 5 dollar fine plus costs. Adelbert C. Potter, a 23 year old New York lumber dealer, identified as the week end passenger, was unharmed after the plane he rode in with Harry Kell plunged into the Potomac River from 1000 feet. Both escaped unharmed.

Harry Marsho East River Street John Kerlin East Bridge Street Washington Adelbert C. Potter New York

SAA Fast Day Leads Woman's Division Campaign Total

Toledo news notes the Women's Division campaign opening with $5752.85 raised on day one. Colonel Simpson's team to follow as reports from the first luncheon and canvassing day indicate ongoing outreach and future totals.

Simpson Toledoan Eisra B. Johnson Case Fund Johnson

Death of Jack Cliff in LaGrange after long illness

Jack Cliff aged 50 died last evening at his LaGrange home after a long illness. He was a well known resident of the county and once a Republican sheriff candidate. He is survived by his widow, daughter Mrs. Miles Spicer, a grandson, two brothers Alexander and W B Richmond, of this city. Funeral will be held at the LaGrange home Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Ryan Dura officiating.

Jack Cliff Lgrange LaGrange Jorain County Miles Spicer Alexander W. B. Richmond Ryan Duriai Ai

Man Fined for DUI in North Ridge County

Shen Underhill was arrested yesterday in Cuyahoga County on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Justice George fined him $50 and costs. In Milan, fascist violence against opponents and papers continued as secretary Farinacci and newspaper Nuova urged unity.

Shen Underhill Hol. Prechtel North Ridge Cuyanoga County Justice George Fascismo Milan Farinacci Secremona Nuova

Lorain Council Considers 10 Year Water Contract for Sheffield Lake

Lorain service director proposed a ten year contract to supply water to Sheffield Lake. A meeting with Sheffield Lake officials will discuss the plan to pump at night to Rogt Road booster station. Charges include 9 cents per 100 cubic feet, $15 monthly, and a $169.17 monthly special service fee placed in a trust for ten years to fund future extensions.

9ORAIN

Two Divorce Cases Filed In Court Today

Norman Atkinson petitions for divorce from Onita Atkinson alleging gross neglect of duty extreme cruelty and failure to maintain the home. The complaint cites violent temper jealousy and quarrels at Fields Corners. Albert Metzger accuses Alice Metzger of extreme cruelty and neglectful behavior including a bad temper and harsh words while the couple traveled to Kansas where he says she took his clothes and refused to return.

Norman Atkinson Onita Atkinson Fields Corners aAlbart Metzger Alice Metzger Ire Kansas

Jolson Testifies in Rhinelander Annulment Trial

Al Jolson the blackface comedian testifies in the Rhinelander annulment case in White Plains. He denies meeting or knowing the defendant Alicia Rhinelanders, and defends his alibi with hotel records from Atlantic City. He reacts emotionally to headlines about the case.

al Jolson Rhinelander White Plains N. Y Judse Miss Alica Jones Rhinelander Jolson Mills

Store Doors Left Open In Elyria Incident

Elyria police found three doors and one window left unfastened over Sunday as part of a weekend spate of forgetfulness among store seekers. Officers noted several other unlocked entries during serial checks.

Elyria Winton Sunda Peice Amesia

One Dead One Dying After Pittsburgh Shooting

In Pittsburgh on November 17 Joseph Cheeife aged 32 was dead. Chief of Police Edward Reider of McKees Rocks was dying in hospital. Two Cleveland Italians, Sam Ahieatte aged 24 and Sam Fogollo aged 31, were wounded in the abdomen and under guard. Police believe killers were sent to murder Cheoffe at his home.

Pittsburgh Joseph Cheeife Edward Rieder McKees Rocks Cleveland Ohio Reider Cheoffe Sam Ahieatte Sam Fogollo

Quortoter Fined $100 After Avon Lake Arrest

John Marider of Cleveland was arrested by Avon Lake Patrolman Levi Heidel on charge of liquor possession. He was jailed after his bail was set at $100 and unable to pay. Meanwhile Cleveland issued warrants for two gas station attendants accused of selling short measure gas following a weekend probe by city weights and measures chief G. vs. Votan and the Automobile Club.

John Marider Cleveland Levi Heidi ofAvon Lake Mayer Walker Avon Lake Cours Marlter G. Vs. Votan Weights and Measures Automobile Club

Britain to cut seas and marines under naval policy

London reports plan to tame naval arms by reducing marines as Britain eyes disarmament and strategic restraint.

London Great Britain Ates Volantariv Dikeicn

From rags to riches George H Jones rises at Standard Oil

May 17 report in York details George H Jones son of a poor carpenter who started at Standard Oil as a stenographer earning 100 a month and rose to chairman of the board with a 225000 yearly salary. His rise is traced from limited schooling to top executive status. A separate note recalls a small blaze at 315 Ninth Street minor damage reported by Fire Company No. 2.

York Herato Ay Ze George H. Jones Jones Standard Oil Company Hirty Direct ‘Ors Standard Oi Company New Jersey A. C Yedford Alger Sayles Ninth Street

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