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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1926
Page
12
Moscow reports describe Russia’s homeless children as a growing criminal menace amid freezing weather. Official tallies place the number at about 125,900 across the Soviet Union as authorities debate relocating the most violent youths to remote islands while urging harsher measures.
Mrs Mary M Wilkins Ward age eighty five dies at home in Grafton after four months illness. Survived by five sons Danny, Date, Daly, Due and ward Myers of Perry, and a daughter Dest K. of Grafton, eleven grandchildren, two sisters Ella Perdy and Bertnan cof F rit, one brother, and other relatives. Funeral held from her daughter’s home then from the church in Grafton. Burial at Wrds scrabble cemetery.
In La Teport the Red Cross is praised for unselfish service and global reach. Dr Halal Agno of Cleveland spoke on disaster response, nutrition and resuscitation, while emphasis was placed on Junior Red Cross to future service. Britain exported over 7 million rabbit skins worth 12.7 million dollars to Australia last year.
A street car failed to make a bend in Wheeling West Virginia, killing one man and seriously injuring seven others, with two feared dead. The crash occurred near a park area as the car derailed and struck bystanders. details remain partially unclear as investigators begin to sort the wreckage and identify the conductor and injured passengers.
A Cleveland man died yesterday when struck by a car in Wooster. Police report the pedestrian was fatally injured on the city street, with investigators examining the incident and ruling it an accidental death.
A congressional inquiry into Ku Klux Klan involvement in the Indiana senate race resumes with witnesses including former Klansmen under subpoena. Reed aims to establish facts countering Senator Watson’s denial of Klan ties, as testimony centers on alleged help from the group in prior campaigns and the Warren-Wheatcraft case, with key figures like Hiram Evans and Ralph Bradford present.
The Camden Parent-Teacher Association plans an all day event at Camden High School in Kipton on November 4. An afternoon lecture will be by George Champbernai, with an evening address by Dr Wilke of the University of Akron, plus talks from local association members and organizers. The program also features remarks about local crime incidents involving Charles Davis and other noted topics.
Police received two calls during the night about a disturbance near 72 La Lust Chee Avenue. An injured individual named Truch Woalan was involved, with unclear details and a stolen item reported. The scene included a brown and white vehicle wheel left near a location.
Rochester N Y October 27 experts described progress in preventing scarlet fever and measles at the opening of the University of Rochester medical school. John McCormick Institute researchers report serums and small doses show promise in blocking infection and reducing illness in children. Doctors Harald Dick and Hektor noted germ studies and broth byproducts aiding vaccine development as hopeful, practical measures for epidemic disease control.
The page fragment outlines conflicting reports about King Ferdinand's critical illness. It notes European papers and rumors, mentions Queen Marie's American tour as a political issue, and questions the reliability of a Lokal Anzeiger item amid circulating reports. The text references Pue pe4rks, Fer idinand, Joe Dowie, and Roumania context without clear confirmation.
De Jeba Teepic of New York City receives this year’s Perkin Medal for notable technical and administrative achievements. The honor recognizes his development of a native potash industry and its new United States venture.
A five masted schooner near Rouckland received urgent aid amid a gale off a Roost coast. rescuers from Port harbor aided by three small craft brought ten men to safety as the vessel battled heavy seas and torn sails.
A fragmented report from Cincinnati outlines a police inquiry into the Beulah Purvis death. Authorities renewed efforts after a several day-old trail near the river yielded no clear lead, as investigators reassessed clues and possible suspects.
Disjointed notes report an Ashland college athlete death linked to illness. The fragment mentions a North Central contest, a hospital, and a coach or restoration context, but essential details like names, dates, and exact circumstances are missing in the garbled text.
Fragmentary text suggests a case where remorse is named as the motive for a man’s poisoning death. The garbled lines mention names such as Walter and Patty and refer to an incident involving a death and possible investigations or suspects, but most specifics are unreadable. The fragment hints at domestic or personal motive and a reported poisoning act.
An elderly man, Leaply, age 75, perished when a stove overturned in his home causing a blaze. He was unable to escape as his burning clothing hindered movement before neighbors and responders located him.
Washington Oped 235 reports public donor list for campaign funds tied to wets and drys. Wayne Wheeler led the anti saloon effort claiming concealed funding and irregular accounting. Contributions include large loans and gifts from major firms and individuals with totals cited as 275445.55 on Oct 16 and expenditures of 215 STO. 29. The list names Dupont, Arthus, Ruppert and others across New York Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis. The league's finances show 6125 in disbursements and filings used by many ballot campaign groups.
Lorain service director urges improved prisoner accommodations after a jail visit. City council hears plans for remodeling at a cost around 40,000 dollars. Officials argue humane treatment and safer handling of inmates while addressing mold and damp conditions at the facility.
An appeal from Lorain county’s appellate court judgment was filed in the Saprence court by Leona rdy of Elyria. The case concerns the Baltimore in Ohio railroad. The lower court ruled against the railroad in a case not involving personal injury.
An early report describes a fatal train auto collision with limited readable text. The fragment hints at a submarine scenario and Atlantic floor movement near St Jiclena, plus a note on a prehistoric elephant skull reconstruction by the National Museum.
A stray, garbled note reports an inquiry into alleged slush fund charges in Arizona. It mentions Senator James do and Ralph Cameron, a Republican up for re election, with calls from both Senate and state committee members for an inquiry.
Promoters anticipate large turnout for Dad's Day at the State institution with visitors arriving by special trains. In Cleveland markets butter and apples list and a football game at Champaign remains the main attraction.
Agricultural and commodity listings show cattle and hog prices, wheat corn oats barley and meat products with Toledo stockyard figures for Oct 28 and Chicago quotations for ruts and lard. Bond quotes for U S Liberty bonds appear with opening and new issue prices in New York.
A letter from Elyria claims a police chief ordered threats against Oberlin students who seek rides to Oberlin. It alleges patrol officers warned stopping such “bum” rides, with one official remarking that many students ride for free. The author recounts dismissive responses and notes the pattern involved transient Cherk spokespersons.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and parcels such as Silas HL Bond and Belmar Beach along with scattered place names and unreadable terms. The text references properties, buyers, and possible transactions but is too garbled to identify a clear event, date, or full parties involved.
A bridge collision left five people injured as two cars crashed on the span. Authorities reported the second vehicle rear ended the first, with passengers sustaining minor to moderate injuries.
Fragmented text fragments describe items including furs, monetary values, buyers and sellers, and property notes. Names like Lorain and Nowicka appear, with amounts such as 16 and 20 dollars. The passage lacks full context but records transfers and valuations.
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