Fragmentary note on postal payroll mishap
A damaged OCR fragment mentions connivance of any postal employee including one who did not know the large payroll was to be shipped at that time.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1926
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions connivance of any postal employee including one who did not know the large payroll was to be shipped at that time.
Springfield reports a booming campaign season as office seekers flood voters with pleas for votes in November. Republican candidates tour in motor buses led by Col. Frank B. Laith and U S Senator Charles DeNoen with Gov. Lennstall and others. Democrats rally with Mrs George Brennan amid repair after a truck tumble. Withdrawals and new petitions continue as the state grapples with a High Life party ticket proposing freedom and restraint, while several candidates on it withdraw.
The report notes D. P. Davis, famed in Florida real estate during the boom, supposedly lost at sea. It recalls how he turned small sums into vast wealth via development projects and his landmark achievement, Davis Isles in Tampa Bay, built by sucking sand from the main channel.
Kiwanians met for a Monday luncheon where farm issues were discussed. Bad weather reduced attendance and hindered field work, while a chief feature of the event highlighted ongoing farming challenges in the community.
The report covers remarks by Sehwarea and Setowara on government fixes, population shifts, and farm challenges. Club president Manston notes automotive changes altering districts, with musical interludes by L. Brown. A motion to send an empathy note to George Charryberts passes as plans surface to invite Eric Hope and Rab Silver to future events.
Intersections and every vehicle were stopped and questioned as police hunt possible leaders James J. (Willer) Cunningham and John (Ua) Hodgers over killings of Frank Kearpes Kimberman and his son in New Brunswick on October. Major Kimberling notes a possible headquarters in the Watchung hills with twenty to thirty men. Armed troopers cordon a thirty mile area while eight robbers in two automobiles attacked a mail truck killing driver John Tong and wounding another as a machine gun spray sent bystanders fleeing. Two motorcycle officers pursued but were outdistanced and authorities say the robbery may be tied to the wider bandit operation. Postmaster Charles Bishop of Yabetl notes the robbery appears to be a carefully planned act.
Kling and Schaeffer met with Stephenson at the penitentiary for three hours after a prosecutors order. They discussed charges against him while avoiding details of documentary evidence. Warden and officials anticipated summons as investigators pressed for urgent disclosures amid ongoing autumn exigencies.
The Congregational church hosts a Wednesday supper from five to seven and invites neighbors. Guests include Mr and Mrs FL Peele and Mrs Gust Merth at Amherst, plus Mrs Frank Cantley and granddaughter of Waterloo. Just-a-Mere Club met at Mr and Mrs WLM Marshall’s home for chat and tea.
Henry Sandrock and family attended a Sunday dinner at the Nien Smith home in Elyria. Chalon Fows and Violet of Wellington visited. Mr and Mrs Nasi and Geo Harr were guests. Stanley Harris and family from Jiumnia Station attended. Mr and Mrs Sehranian of Adrian also visited. Several other local families hosted relatives and friends in the Elyria area.
Charles of Marion Ohio came back Saturday after spending several days with relatives in the area. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Schramm were held at her late home Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Paul Bourquin of St. Pauls Evangelical church Elyria where the deceased was a lifelong member. Burial was made at Murray Ridge cemetery. Andrew says Treasury secretary in charge of prohibition enforcement faced campaign scrutiny during Coolidge economy efforts. Moving into a new office, Andrew requisitioned pew mahogany desks, which were refused, forcing acceptance of second-hand desks from government warehouses with surplus wartime furniture.
Edsel Ford, son of the Detroit manufacturer, will fly to Lansdowne Field in an all metal plane tomorrow to participate in a noted event. The announcement came from local directors and a special deal with Bye Lute Tule is cited.
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