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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1925

Page

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Queen Alexandra Dies at Sandringham at 5:25 P.M.

Queen Alexandra, dowager of Great Britain and widow of King Edward, dies at Sandringham after a lengthy illness. Nearly eighty-one, she passed away at 5:25 p.m. The royal family, including King George and Queen Mary, remained at her bedside. The nation declares a period of mourning as preparations for funeral arrangements begin.

London Alexandra Queen Great Britain Queen Mother Edward Sandringham Queen Alexandra George Mary Princess Royal Tondon Queen of Norwa Prince of Wales Duke and Duchess of York England Ann Court Toya Ithan Alexandyva

Captain Foley Exonerated In Navy Inquiry

Captain Pauly Foley was formally exonerated by the Shehenandoah court of inquiry from charges of attempting to influence the testimony of Mrs. Margaret Lansdowne in a case tied to the Ohio airship crash. The ruling said Foley was required by navy rules to interview Lansdowne to assess relevancy before she testified. Additionally Col William Mitchell accused the Navy of attempting to handicap Army fliers in 1921 bombing tests, a claim raised in a report to Major General Mason M. Patrick during his court martial.

Lau Sdowne Washington Pauly Foley Shehenandoah Court of Inquiry Margaret Rosa Lansdowane Dir Ohio Navy Tribunal thesCol William Mitchell Paley Foley Navy William Mitchell Capes Mitchell Mason M. Patrick Army Air Service Houses

French Forces Abandon Southern Syria to Druse Tribesmen

Fronch troops withdraw from most of Southern Syria between Mount Hermon and Lebanon. Over 8,000 Christians flee toward Palestine from ten principal villages amid Druse wrath fears.

Krushpinah Palestine Syria Mount Hernon Lebanon

Lorain Liquor Toter Facing Pen Sentence

The trial of Anga Echko, a persistent Lorain bootlegger, began in Judge Thompson's court after the grand jury indicted her on a third liquor offense. The defense argued repeated police raids and that she kept boarders, implying liquor found belonged to them. Police testified about the raid and surveillance.

Anga Echko Lorain Thompson

OUSTA 048 TO BE RE-ELECTED MAYOR

Mayor Harry Hinkson stated this morning that an error was made in calculating his campaign expenses. He claimed expenses totaled 45 dollars with 15 dollars for Chronicle Telegram advertising 15 dollars for a Hungarian paper and 15 dollars for distribution cards.

Ousta Harry Hinkson Chronicle-Telegram

Homebound Real Estate Seller Returns from Florida

Ernest Leedgle arrived home from Florida last night and is circulating among friends today. He is actively involved in real estate sales and plans to return within a few days.

Florida Ernest Leedgle

Shower Bath Plan Upgraded At County Jail

Inmates will receive overhead shower baths replacing tub washing. Two shower units, hot and cold water, will be installed on upper and lower floors. Projected expense totals 161 dollars.

le Brown

National Leaders Back Plan for Technical Schools in Prisons

Washington November 20 backed by educational and welfare leaders a plan to convert federal penal institutions into technical trade schools was presented by L C White federal superintendent Attorney General Sargent studies the proposal and may urge Congress to authorize the Department of Justice to implement this prison policy aimed at rehabilitation. A federal prison board with cabinet officers would oversee coordinated penal policies to improve inmate employment prospects amid limited facilities.

Washington L .c. White Sargent Congress Department ‘of Justice Federal Prison Board Sats Department of

Prosecution seeks injunction in coroner inquest case

A county prosecutor travels to Columbus to urge dismissal of an injunction preventing Coroner E Perry from holding an inquest into the death of Stanley Harrison at 118 Furnace Street. Christopher Harrison filed suit to stop the inquest prompted by a claim his child Elyma died after parents who were Christian Scientists did not seek medical help.

Baird Columbus State Supreme Court Es E. Perry Stanley Harrison Furnace Street Christopher Harrison Perry Harrison

Cincinnati High Students Die In Death Pact Tragedy

Walnut Hills High School students William Strauss 17 and Albert Rosenberg 15 died from a suicide pact on a country road near Cincinnati. Rosenberg died after shooting Strauss and then killing himself while notes expressed contempt for life. Strauss was son of Morris Kauss, vice president of Washington Mortgage, and Rosenberg’s father belonged to L. Rosenberg & Sons, local store owners.

Cincinnati Walnut Hills High School William Strauss Albert J. Rosenberg Rosenberg Hospital Thor Rosenberg Strauss Morris Kauss Washington Mortgage Company L. Rosenberg & Sons Iclosa

Wreck near Lorain uncovers liquor beer on tugs

Sheriff Underhill Investigates two lake vessels west of Lorain after a fishing tug wreck and a nearby anchored boat. four to five cases of real Canadian beer found aboard the unnamed tug with sandusky stamped fish boxes. Lane life saving crew and customs collector carry away the cargo.

Underhill Lorain Lorain Life Saving Iarry Greene

Avon man Blakey faces manslaughter charge trial ends in hung jury

Thomas Blakey of Avon was charged with manslaughter but a jury in Judge Thompson's court could not reach a verdict after seven hours of deliberation. Six jurors favored conviction and six favored acquittal. The prosecutor did not indicate whether the case would be retried.

Thomas’ Blakey Avon W. B. [Thompson

Hubby Slayer Fannie Soper Sentenced for January Execution

Fannie Soper of Boquet New York was sentenced today to die during the week of January 3 for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Henry Soper last May. Justice Edward C. Whitmyer denied defense motions to set aside the verdict and the defense has until December 1 to appeal. The jury, in under an hour and after four ballots, found her guilty. The report also notes that radio licenses will be halted except in unusual cases by the Commerce Department.

Elizabeth N. Y Fannie Soper Boquet Henry Soper Edward C. Whitmyer Whitmyer

Gas Rate Hearing Postponed by Commission

The Public Utilities Commission will continue the Logan Gas Company rate hearing to after January 1 due to time constraints and docket congestion. The inquiry concerns a proposed increase in rates in seventy-two municipalities and will resume when calendar space permits.

Columbus. Novis Public Uualities Commission Logan” Gas’ Company

Suit Over Braman Addition Home Mortgage By Thomas

Hugh J. Thomas sues to cancel a note and mortgage on a home in Braman's addition Elrria alleging the deed to Ida Henderson without consideration and that Henderson later left him out of her will He names Charles H Snediker executor of Henderson's estate and seeks cancellation of both note and mortgage with the estate.

Hugh J. Thomas Cty Braman Elrria Ida H Hengerson Chas. H. Snediker Thomas Miss Henderson Miss. Henderson Hoe

Hardware Club of Lorain County to Host Banngick Talk

The Hardware Club of Lorain County has secured attorney and Spencerian School dean Christian J. Banngick to deliver his address Present Day Business. The talk is set for Tuesday at 7 p m at The Elks Restaurant and will be preceded by a two rabbit supper.

Hardware Club Lorain Country Christian J. Banngick Spencerian School Elk’s

Luther Plans to Resign Shortly

Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Luther told Reichstag members he will resign immediately after the Locarno treaty is signed according to Vorwaerts.

Luther Berlin Reichstag Vorwnaerts

Ohio Penitentiary executions kill two in one morning

In Columbus two inmates Bakor Tudor of Cleveland and Robert Little of Cincinnati were electrocuted in the Ohio penitentiary. Tudor, 39, was condemned for the murder of his wife after buying a revolver in Lorain and shooting her in Cleveland. Little, 21, was executed for the theft of John Keller’s automobile. Tudor walked to the chamber with Chaplain Reed and Rev Williams nearby. Gov Donabey declined to intervene. Turkeys to fetch 65 cents a pound next week as dealers expect strong demand and sufficient supply.

Bacor Tudor Ohio Columbus Cleveland Robert Little Cincinnati Tudor Little Lorain Bart Wilams Linden Baptist Canrcn Donabey Vmen Tattle John Keller Jain Keller Cts

Elyria Iron and Steel Joins Chest Drive With Full Pledge

The Elyria Iron and Steel Company joined Pfandler with a 100 percent pledge for the Chest Drive, totaling 2335.50. Tod Moise Chest Secretary notes the pledge is about 50 percent higher for workers and executives than last year. Appeal continues for those not yet seen or wishing to give more before 5 p.m. tonight.

Elyria Iron and Steel Company Pfandler Company Tod Moise J.B. . Johnson Orminittee Plata Te

Campaign Chest Drive Nears Goal With Final Dinner

In a noon meeting Chairman Solin urged continued canvassing to lift the community chest total from last year’s $19,000 to the target. Campaign workers reported $68,237 of $98,000 already pledged, with many donors under $50. A closing dinner at UI C A is set for tomorrow night as captains review cards and push to top this week.

Solinson UI. C. A Johnson Armitage Silsbee Beylan Deuth Mason Mons Robinson Hadawar Hewitt Hyman Findlay

Elyria-Lorain Road to Get Concrete paving

Lorain county commissioners announce a concrete pavement project on Elyria avenue from the half war house on the Elyria Lorain road to the second Devil's Elbow of Broadway Lorain. The upgrade will provide a new Lorain entrance, avoiding the Pearlfield Junction curve and directing traffic via Lake avenue into Lorain.

Elyria “Avenue Elyria-Lorain Devil’s Elbow Broadway Lorain Torain War of Peafield Junction Lorafa

Train Locomotive Sparks Town Fire Rescue in Townsend

A Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive supplied water to fight a major Townsend fire threatening to ruin the town. With no adequate water supply locally, the engine made three trips from Middletown six miles away to replenish water, saving the town from widespread destruction. Also, Johan Lersch & Co. filed suit against Arthur Helfrich for $184.50 on an unpaid account.

Townsend Del Pennsylvania Railroad Tinstre Ment House Middletown Johan Lersch & Co Arthur Helfrich

Fragmentary OCR Note with Names and Sums

Fragmentary text lists numbers and names such as Stankard Cheney Hale Standen Waldorf and various sums like 032 77 252. The readable items resemble a ledger or financial note with scattered amounts and identifiers. No clear event date or location emerges.

I Stankard Meo Cheney Colonel Hale Standen Waldorf

Coolidge Delivers State of Nation Address to Congress

President coolidge returns from New York and delivers a major annual address to Congress on the State of the Nation. He pledges to keep government out of business as long as business stays out of government, noting the current generation’s willingness to correct its abuses without new intervention. The message emphasizes unity with big business and signals continuation of policy, with a fuller communication to Congress to follow.

Congress Messaien New York Washington Harrigg Coolidge Thesident Air Coolidge

Hunter's Auto Purloined Thwarted Hunter in Cleveland

A Cleveland area hunter had outdoor plans interrupted when an automobile thief stole his car and a 12 gauge shotgun. The owner G Miller reported the loss and police were asked to locate car number 507 557 and gun. Lorain police also reported a Chevrolet tourlo car stolen with license 606 357.

Cleveland G. Miller Lorain

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