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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1926

Page

4

Lorain Chit Turns Over Evidence in Liquor Probe

Lorain Ohio September 3 evidence giving definite information on 150 known bootlegging establishments was handed to Police Prosecutor Walter Harlan by Police Chief Theodore Walker. Governor Donahey has directed Walker to take charge of Lorain conditions. Five persons were slated for arraignment on liquor law violation charges after raids by local and state dry agents.

Lorain Walter Harlan Theodore Walker Vic Donahey

Lifeguard Pete Mayer Seeks $100,000 Channel Swim Backing

Pete Mayer, 27, a longtime lifeguard from Cincinnati, plans to swim the channel from the mainland at Los Angeles to Catalina Island for a $100,000 prize. He hopes a Cincinnati business sponsor will back his effort and increase his chances to win.

Cinginnath Pete Mayer Lasa Geles Catalina Island Cincinnati

Poisoned liquor blamed for Louisville man’s death

Canton Ohio coroner said poi gan liquor caused the death of Les Duplaine who died near here in Louisville yesterday. Sheriff G W Kirk began a hunt for the source of the poisoned beverage after analysis showed the mix contained wood alcohol.

Olson Canton T.C. McQuate Les

Ohio Elks Elect Officers at Cedar Point Meet

In the final session of the 1927 Ohio State Elks Association meeting at Cedar Point the group elected Judge Charles St Justice Marion as president John W. Sanney of Columbus as secretary and William Patri of Cincinnati as treasurer for his nineteenth term Also rejected the resort as next year's convention site.

Ohio Elks Cedar Point Ohio State Elks Association Charles St Justice Marion John W. Sanney Columbus William Patri Cincinnati

Jury Hears Evidence In Murder Case After Deliberations

The grand jury completed its presentation and immediately deliberated on the expected verdict. Rudner, son of a junk dealer in Wilson, was brought in for questioning by investigators and named as a witness in the circumstantial case against two accused murderers.

Avidence Rudner Seve Basebalk Cyclo Pennsylvania Adiner Nenformer

Rudner Arrest Shocks Canton As Murder Probe Unfolds

Massillon hardware dealer and suspect in the Jon Tk murder is jailed in Canton. Witness Peggy Cavanaugh places McDermott near the scene while Kaschalk sworn statements link Mudner to the case. Material witnesses held under bond to prevent intimidation as investigation widens.

Canton Rudner Massillon Jon Tk Meliett Absinrde Stark Counry Rodney Hivd Atrack Kaschalktias McDermott Weed Wip McDermott Mies Cavanaugh Cat Ay

Duel Ends in Death as Bandit Fights Officer in Gary

In Gary Indiana a bandit named Harry Bolde is killed in a revolver duel with Police Officer Michael Figgin after a robbery at the Broadway Hotel. The officer was wounded and a patrolman is hospitalized in serious condition following the shootout and subsequent pistol duel.

Gary Ind Criime Harry Bolde Pol Lige Michael Figgin Bandit Kid Chester Gastenborder Gastenburg Bolds Ofricer Flynn Flynn Gostenborder

Labor unions join to celebrate joint Elyria Lorain event

Elyria Central Labor Union cooperates with Lorain Labor Union to stage a Labor Day celebration in Lords at Nightand Park. Charles H. Kopp, secretary treasurer, says the plan envisions alternating future hosts as merchants pledge prizes and a strong concert and contest program unfolds.

Elyria Central Labor Uneon Laerain Cena Charles HH. Kopp Elyria Central Labor Unio Kopi Carl Sehutin Phol Aluginin Wob Phares Dh. tManddysile Loy Zimmer G. J. Kepp Elyrvia Lorin Iwopp

Girls Confess In Auto Theft In Columbus

Miss Tollie Talbott of Uniontown and Edith Sauvage of Morgantown confessed to stealing a automobile in Columbus. Police say the pair admitted the theft after argument with a station attendant over fuel payment before their arrest.

Columbus Ditichas Fron Uniontoewn Fred Werdemeier

Politicians Home Wrecked in Rome Clash

Vague report details a political confrontation involving Rome politicians and local factions. The account mentions Republic, council members, and disputed actions, with mentions of a home being damaged amid political tensions.

Rome

Carriers Enjoy Annual Picnic and Local Sports Recap

A mistyped reel of events shows carriers hosting a Cascade Mark picnic and reporting on a series of cricket and indoor baseball games. The text records team names, playful wins, and stray details about pigs and prizes amid a festival mood.

Cascade Ater Ater, Vio Pestitis of the Aersing Athe Tene Vortosds Geesbobert Duedty Westey Wilson Fancy Helse Uber Ilar Pests Tel Serainii Ted Maisie Ane Melvin Haaper Harrow Wits Rbikesten Vota Tin Dota

Woman repels two youths in dairy clash

A woman identified as Mrs Ralph Ruskin, wife of a grocery shop owner, repelled two youths described as sheik robbers who attempted a confrontation at the store by throwing milk knives and canned goods in a brief, cited raid.

Mheur Aaron Ralph Ruskin

New York Liberty Bond Prices and Japan Education Proposal

Open liberty bond quotations show various maturities with values such as 201,95 and 100.28 for 2 1-28 and 4th 41-4. Japan proposes extending compulsory education from six to eight years, signaling policy change amid education reform.

Mverty New York Openine Liberty YOVAT New Japan

Aviator crew believed lost in air derby chase

Philadelphia reports Walter Beech captain of the Bravelair team believed missing while searching the Alleghenies for Lloyd Spayman and George Weis who flew from Pittsburgh to join the air derby. Beech hoped the two single seat planes are safe as weather forced several pilots to land early yesterday.

Philadelphia Walter Becohh Bravelair Allegheny Mountains Llroyd Spayman George Weis Pitsburgh Models Farm Beech Pittsburgh Philadelphi Fiers

Spain to Withdraw from League of Nations

A semi official dispatch from Geneva indicates Spain will announce withdrawal from the League of Nations soon. Madrid is the expected venue for the note, with doubt about any formal notification from Spain to the league. The move follows the rejection of Spain for a permanent seat by the council reorganization committee, which claims to have resolved the imbroglio over council seats.

Geneva Spain League of Nations Hera Tu Madrid Feague League Council of the Council Eats Mareh

Local News In a Few Lines

A man named Richard Wathits, 19, of Dyetaay was found with a Chevrolet that ran out on Telegraph road after he claimed he stole the car to Toledo. Charles Timition and Morton Gaiters are named in a collision report on Broad Street with injuries to a passenger treated at a hospital.

Sherine Underhill Richard Wathits Dyetaay Toledo Fittyiscleon Gotittud Rete Charles Timition Wenntee Broad Street Mort Gaiters Volce Hamilton Cho Vars Charles Arith

Hydrants Breaks Reported In City Street Incident

A chaotic scene on Miller Beeker’s route ends with a damaged hydrant and bent fittings. Eyewitnesses describe a tow truck near TPS Mill Street and Clark Street as authorities assess the wreck and potential street closures.

VIE Hydrantes Troece Miller Beeker Trauck O Tps Mill Street Aden Clark Steed Willian Street

Golf injury and paving bids at county courthouse

Smith Wildman, 500 Pact mue, was taken to Elyria hospital with lacerations over the left eye after a golf accident at Spring Valley. Bids for six thousand feet of paving on North Ridge Road in Grownhelm township will be opened this afternoon by the county commissioners in the courthouse offices.

Goleer Smith Wildman Elyria Spring Valley North Ridge Grownhelm Township Contractoce

St Andrews Church Buys Maynard Property For Park Improvement

St Andrews Episcopal Church completed a purchase of the Maynard property west of the church after the late Dr Maynard’s estate left the site neglected. The plan is to beautify the park and enhance the church view and future expansion. The sale price was about 2 dollars?

St. Andrews Episcopal Church Maynard Episcopal St. Andrews

Two Women File Divorce Actions in Common Pleas

Two divorce petitions were filed in the court of common Pleas this morning seeking alimony and child custody. Marguerite H. Weitzel of North Ridgeville accuses Otis L. Wetzel of wrecking the home by breaking dishes and throwing furniture and an oil stove from the house. Nenla Todd of this city says Ralph Todd failed to support her and neglected his responsibilities. they were married May 14, 1925.

Court of Common Pleas Marguerite H. Weitzel Norns Nidgeville Otis L. Wetzel Nenla Todd Ralph Todd

Chicago scouts seek big league prospects this season

Chicago reports focus on expense accounts and hotel towels as Willian Wrigley Jr and Joseph McCarthy push for findable talent. Despite wide scouting efforts by Jack Doyle Bert Whitman and Pat Flaherty, no sure fire big league prospects emerged this season with Veeck voicing doubt about any homerun stars. The Cubs and White Sox show slim results, with limited standout players and minor league signs, while Beloit and South Wisconsin recruits hint at future potential.

Chicago Necken Jack Doyle Bert Whitman Pat Flaherty Willian Wrigley, Jr Joseph McCarthy William Veeck Cn Hrexy Verek Flaherty Dorle Whitman Ft Oh Veerk Tate Veeck Atest Simiapro Nana Haneger Wisconsin Beloit

Cardinals and Cubs Doubleheader Ends in Wins for St Louis

A chaotic two game set at the Innners home park saw the Cardinals win 2 to 0 and 1 to 0 as police reserves damped the crowd. Grover Alexander returned to face former teammates in Chicago while Tuani Bassler led Colfi l to a 6 3 victory over the Browns. Rain halted remaining games in both leagues.

Cheors Boos Mars Staans Steers Flying Fists Cardinals Cubs St. Louis Grover Alexander Chicago

60 Miners Entombed in Oklahoma Mine Blast

Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch reports about 150 coal miners trapped at Arkola Oklahoma after a mine explosion near the town. Initial word states twelve killed with rescue efforts underway and hopes for survivors fading.

Fort Smith Ark Arkola Okla

Multiple 1919 Sport Events Across North America

Report lists various sport events today including a Westchester Racing Association meeting at Belmont Park, Lineaty Pyelds Jace Key Club in Chicago, Grand Circuit in Syracuse, tennis doubles in Hoxton, Canadian women’s golf in Winnipeg, Virginia open in Richmond, Washington State amateur in Seattle, junior squash handball in Tallywood, California, and Jack Sharkey vs George Godfrey boxing ten rounds in Boston. The item presents a broad calendar of races, championships, and matches across venues.

Westchester Racing Association Belmont Park Lineaty Pyelds Jace Key Club Chicago Syracuse Hoxton Winnipeg Richmond Seattle Tallywood California

Markets Report From Cleveland and Toledo Livestock Prices

Market briefs from Cleveland and Toledo show receipts and price ranges across eggs dairy poultry calves sheep and hogs. Listings include hog prices around 14 to 15 dollars, cattle market slow, sheep and lambs steady with primes around 15.50, and grain quotes for corn oats and wheat alongside dairy and poultry figures.

Cleveland Toledo

Fragmented Writings and Obscure Anecdotes From a Distant Page

The text sketches scattered aphorisms on wit, marriage, and fame, along with garbled references to Napoleon, a lighthouse, and a novelist. It reads as a mosaic of incomplete sentences, misprinted names, and stray phrases from a historical newspaper fragment.

Couple from Folkestone Attempt English Channel Swim

Sept. 2 two swimmers, Norace Carey and Miss McLaren of Folkestone, plunged from Gris-Nez rocks toward the English Channel to win News of the World’s 4000 prize for the first woman to beat Veron Ederle. Both started at 5219 this morning and rode a motor boat. four hours later they were about four and a half miles from Gris-Nez en route to Folklands with fog and uncertain weather. Carey reported swimming at 4:49 p.m. while McLaren’s fate remained unknown.

Caporis Nez Gris-Mez Rocks Siga Wom Mont McClaren Folkestone News of the World McLaren

Will Enter Race To Catalina Without Pursuing Prize

Duke Kahanamoku, three times Olympic champion swimmer, will swim the Los Angeles Catalina Island course in late September but will not accept the $25,000 Wrigley purse. He says accepting the prize would make him a professional, barring Olympic eligibility.

Catalina Duke Kahanamoku Los Angeles

Automobiles Topic Dominates Kiwanis Meeting Talk

Cleveland attorney John McChord spoke to the Kiwanis Club on motorist challenges noting 20 million cars in the United States, 3.4 million in manpower in auto work, and high yearly auto insurance premiums. He warned legislation often hinders motorists and urged practical laws. The club voted 18 to 7 to stay at the Y.M.C.A. meeting place.

Cuyahoga County Italy Spain John McChord Cleveland Automobile Peters Kiwanis Club Iy. MG. A Sra Lems McChord United States Siw Ohio Bensfit McChern Clin YMLC

Thanksgiving Every Day Cure Ad Claims Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Maya's as a simple harmless preparation that removes mucous from the intestinal tract and soothes inflammation to cure stomach and internal ailments. A testimonial from a user who avoided surgery claims lasting relief after two years of suffering. One dose will continue or money refunded. At all druggists.

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