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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1926
Page
1
Samuel Busby 80 died at his La Grange home Saturday after a fall from a apple tree. He bore no injuries but the shock was believed to cause death. Survived by wife Myre Anna Busby. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from the home with burial in La Grange cemetery. under supervision of local attorney GM Knapp.
Oct 18 Chicago authorities hold four noted gangsters Vincent Drucci Earl Weiss brother Vincent Erlane and Julian Kaut after a weekend roundup. The arrests follow a drive to curb gang activity sparked by last Monday's machine gun attack in front of a cathedral and a later Sicilian style murder along Mannheim road.
County Farm Agent C. E. Rowland called the Lorain County Farmers Institute meeting one of its most successful. Morning talks urged all rural groups to unite for community needs while afternoon plans proposed three collaborative groups to meet later and hire speakers on local issues.
Reports from New York describe Queen Marie of Mann arriving at Union Station to a crowd in heavy rain, greeted by a military welcome and a chorus of cheers. The reception featured cavalry Marines and a U.S. Army contingent, with plans for a private dinner and a wreath at Arlington. The queen is bound for Annapolis and further visits before returning to New York.
Sixteen bandits working as a machine labor crew for eight hours at the Wel less Switchboard and Supply Co plant blew open five large safes. They escaped with about 47.86 in platinum and cash. Police search for suspects as employees were restrained during the break in.
Minneapolis March 18 General A Mitchell Andrews prohibition czar announced there is no need for his resignation as progress toward national dry goals continues. He stated in a formal note that with continued in office he will pursue enforcement and policy.
Gordon Luxemburg, a high school student, fell about fifty feet while climbing in Bast enue and was rescued by his cousin Wo Nichols and Jay Jackson. He survived with injuries including crushed and bruised back and cuts, after bystanders assisted and he was returned home. This marks Luxemburg's second near death incident, following an earlier river rescue in Cascade Park eleven years prior.
In Cleveland at Judge Weygandt's court the trial of Norethy Elizabeth Kirk's alleged death by a “dave potion” continues. Dr. Otte Saphier, a pathologist from Western Reserve University, faces cross examination as crowds push to witness the proceedings. Prosecution led by James Connell plans to call Coronensr Miinmond or others to the stand this afternoon.
A new suspect named Wild Gleason is held in connection with a Marl Trick Pot raid. Police say he is pending a check on his recent whereabouts while investigators pursue the eight bandits blamed for a fatal carjacking and holdup last week.
Police say Gordon of Lakeland failed to stop after a crash on Middle Avenue. Ray Smith’s car was damaged and Gray, driving north, could not avoid the impact. Pendie acknowledges responsibility and seeks repayment for damages.
Sir Alfred Mond returns to London after a U S and Canada visit and attacks Britons who travel in America and complain of conditions at home. He says such whinings give Americans a false view and hinder British efforts to conduct negotiations.
Heavy fighting breaks out on the Shanghai Hangchow railway with Chekiang forces reported to have captured Sung Kise. Loyalist troops surround Nanking rebels and sixty ringleaders are executed. General Chang Kai-Shek establishes a northern HQ at Wrechiin as battles unfold along the Yangtze river.
A detective reports a bond salesman tied to bank funds as the suspect in a scheme involving the Brotherhood, with approximately 42406 dollars misused. Knapp, allegedly linked, is said to have acted in Pittsburgh and other cities with five others in a bond deal that sent funds away while authorities pursue the case nationwide.
City authorities hunted slayers of police chief Hubert Wealum who was shot to death early yesterday. Three others were wounded, including the assailant Woolton, as the council voted Ryder 18 to replace the slain chief while Ku Klux Klan members attended.
Two thousand detectives hunt for three young bandits who held up a jewel case from Mrs Calder and kidnapped her party after a wild Brooklyn ride. Victims, including Mrs Calder and her sister in law, were dumped at Commissioner McLaughlin's doorway and taken to the rogues gallery for identification. Mrs Sonn's condition worsened during the ordeal.
A large flour mill near Savelock, Indiana, burned today with flames spreading from a partition area. Firefighters arrived as the structure collapsed, with reports of heavy equipment failures and rolling barrels untended by the blaze.
London dispatch reports PRA severe weather off the Heen Dlaipan coast with eleven vessels wrecked. Among those feared lost is the Kaitsa Maru ferry carrying passengers and cargo.
New York State asks the supreme court for permission to participate in the Mongetanding Lake Michigan water dispute, to be heard before Special Master Charles E Hughes on November. Wisconsin and Michigan join Illinois and the Chicago sanitary district in the fight over water rights.
The Chicago inquiry into a slush fund ties Frank L. Smith, Republican Senate candidate, to a possible deal for a federal appointment if he withdrew. George H. Safford testifies of backers raising up to 400000 for Magill and funding routed through alleged loopholes, while James A. Reed resumes the Senate slush fund probe amid fresh terrorism rumors surrounding the Illinois primary.
In Los Angeles on August 18, Mrs. Adam Chamberlain confessed to giving lethal potions to her three children Malwina, Dehay, and John and then killed herself with gas. She claimed she had not been a good mother and spoke of not seeing her children as she awaited death.
Three men rescued from a foundering launch off the Florida coast were brought to Havre by the steamer Meantient which sailed to New Orleans on September 2. The rescued were Captain Mibertoof Tiredkiine Mass Patrick Nashoof Saint Pran Leisen and Transiel Young of Caim pride Mississippi. The launch sank after the rescue. Sandberg fell overboard but was rescued after surfacing.
Oct 1 report confirms a murder and robbery involving Spriggs, the American superintendent for the Pepper Pruit Company. He was held in Cullen, Firton, Meade, Natieday and rebired of b600. United States state bureau details unavailable.
Oct 18 Congressmen Brookes Fletcher of Marion, candidate for re election, is unable to continue a speaking program after spine injuries near Marion. Medical staff report injuries not yet definite, with temporary paralysis risk but expected to be temporary. He will reassess and continue engagements if able.
The British Imperial Conference opens in London on Tuesday with leaders debating Dominion autonomy in foreign affairs. Canada’s Premier Mackenzie King denies annexation rumors while Canada and Ireland push for greater diplomatic representation and potential limits on imperial defense and trade policies.
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