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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
4
Plans form for the YMCA membership drive starting Monday with teams and captains set. McClellan says seven hundred members is the goal as workers prepare for a banner year and a big opening dinner Monday night at 6 15.
Prosecutor D A Laird announced new indictments including two second degree murder bills. Lazo T Ralich of Io and Anthony Garcia of Lorain face murder charges for killings of Stanier Roe and Joseph Ciulries. Others indicted cover manslaughter, burglary, larceny, non support, robbery, and weapons offenses across Lorain and nearby areas. Liberty bonds quotations follow from New York with prices listed for various series.
A 66 year old man explains he has suffered stomach and liver troubles for two years and canceled plans for his funeral after WAYR'S remedies reportedly cured him. The ad claims simple preparations remove catarrhal weeds from the intestinal tract, relieve inflammation and intestinal ailments, with one dose promised to cover money refunded.
Los Angeles file reports the long running preliminary hearing in the McPherson conspiracy case with Mrs Lorraine Wiseman Seflaff as a co defendant. Witness Bedaff, the state’s star witness, returns to the stand amid defense attempts to prove Mrs McPherson’s involvement with Kenneth Ormston at Carmel during her alleged captivity. The proceedings focus on whether Mrs McPherson wore a switch of auburn hair and other disputed details as the case unfolds.
Lorain October 1 66 year old Mile lene resident Seabold was found dead at the wheel of his car on Ston 79 near Lake shore. Witnesses say the vehicle swayed before stopping. Coroner MB. Marry hig haning ruled death from acute heart disease. Seabold had served twenty years as tender at the East tri avenue viaduct.
A state senator noted that 9 percent turnout risked minority government, citing national policy complexity. Brown urged education of youth through schools, Scout and Camp Fire groups, noting four million new voters each presidential year. He will push fall election reform for shorter ballots and merged primaries, while Kiwanis plans a school event and awards prize to R. W. McWilliams.
Secretary Thad Brown announced the court dismissed a suit seeking to block a November referendum on a proposed Ohio Constitution amendment. The ruling lets the amendment proceed, with ballots being mailed and funds requested to distribute argument sets to about 1.5 million voters. The measure would alter primary nomination rules while preserving petition and convention options.
Middle avenue between Second and Third streets is closed for several days as the city street department uses a tor towed sweeper to clean and prepare wooden pavement blocks for resurfacing. Fire squad reports no fire but traces of smoke from a kettle on a kitchen stove at 3:35 pm, Mrs Corey Carr of 112 Bell Avenue listed as involved.
Police detailed to West Side undercut and West Thiver street last night rounded up three men reported to be disturbing the area. They were lodged in the city jail after being questioned and charged with public disturbance. Alfred Damm fined one dollar and costs in police court for speeding on Lodi street yesterday morning. He pled not guilty, then changed to guilty as the case continued. Walter Albright fined 3.74 and costs for disorderly conduct in pale cenurk this morning after pleading not guilty to inducing and enticing Elis to leave her home.
The mayor's office announced this morning that August collections, including fines, vendor fees, and permit revenues, totaled about 2,880 lats, a drop of several hundred from the prior month. Clerk G. Sehroek noted the overall amount and noted September figures are still being computed.
The John Lawrence Players opened a lively enamine style show with pep and smiles. The troupe features a four-member act with vaudeville routines, song and dance, delivering humorous sketches and a cheerful performance that drew a filled audience for matinee and evening shows.
The state board this afternoon postponed indefinitely a motion for emergency funds to distribute pamphlets on the proposed amendment at Brown's request. Without money, voters must rely on newspapers for information. A meeting is set for law week from today.
Somerville, XL October 1. Sensational revelations emerge from statements by Henry J. Dickman, a former New Jersey state trooper and investigator in the murder mystery of Rev. Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor St. Mauls. Dickman says he was paid a large sum to leave New Jersey and named witnesses while alleging bribes and plots connected to the case. Prosecutor Simpson says Dickman’s affidavit may shift the trial, with potential witnesses and court actions against others named.
Joseph Finegold was granted a permit yesterday to build a brick and tile store at 4 Middle Avenue. The mayor's office also issued permits to H W Dusendahl for a frame garage at 145 Courtland Street costing 250, Mo Gillespie for a frame garage on West Studert Smith Court, and Steve Nae for a house addition on 28 West River costing 100.
Four year old Mary Brickman of North Ridgeville was hospitalized yesterday at 5 30 after being struck by a automobile at Ridgeville. She suffered a fracture of the left leg.
Thursday's session opened with reports from local presidents and county superintendents, the Union banner awarded for largest membership gain to Henrietta, and a memorial for fourteen members lost in the year. Afternoon features included the Loyal Temperance League demo, a sale, talks by Albert F. Coyle and Councilwoman Helen H. Green, a prize distribution by Lillian J. Dager, and closing prayers.
A religious group reflects on a year of efforts in Oberlin and urges continued mobilization against alcohol. They cite statistics on liquor consumption, praise the WCTU, and predict a November ballot rain of dry candidates, urging members to act with faith and resolve.
Mrs Greene spoke on the 18th Amendment and the need to finish building a prohibition framework. She urged teaching children to hold the line, going to polls, and electing candidates who support pure and clean governance.
A speaker urges strengthening the primary system with open primaries, Massachusetts ballots, voter registration consistency, and voting machines. He criticizes petitions to remove the primary, noting fake names and petition falsity, while emphasizing timely action if the Supreme Court blocks the measure.
Edith W. Rider, a stockholder, files in the Court of Common Pleas to appoint a receiver for Banton Theatre Company alleging insolvency and a conspiracy by John Peking, Claire Peking, and Miriam B. Devinney in their roles as president, director, and secretary. Notes allegedly issued without stockholder consent and notices of directors' meetings withheld from shareholders.
Cleveland market notes show butter eggs cheese and poultry prices with various grades and packers. Livestock receipts and price ranges for cattle veal and sheep appear alongside quotes on fat lambs and ewes. Toledo grain futures list Wheat Corn Oats Rye Barley and Clover Seed with current bid prices and term months.
Tony Vetters, convicted of killing three men in Butte last November, attacked wardens as they moved him to the gallows. Tear gas finally subdued him. he regained consciousness, cursed, and died at 12:34. An improvised weapon and a spoon knife were used in the escape attempt, with officers intervening as Vetters fought back.
The Lorain County W C T U annual convention in Oberlin endorses expanding democracy to improve governance. A resolution urges all members to vote and persuade others, defends direct primary, and thanks Oberlin Union for hospitality and entertainment.
Oct 1 report notes a formal resolution by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Oberlin calling for instruction on the harms of narcotics and intoxicants to be sal lied in all schools, reflecting early temperance era educational aims.
New Victor Records for October feature Whiteman and Orchestra tracks including The Birth of the Blues and Moonlight on the Ganges. Listings show Fox Trot selections, Hawaii, and popular songs with various orchestras and performers, inviting listeners to visit the store to hear previews and enjoy a musical treat.
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