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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1926
Page
8
Nashville dispatch reports eight inmates at the Tennessee Tonmess penitentiary broke free with two armed guards early today. The escape involved sawn bars and window openings, with three prisoners recaptured within two hours and others surrendering later after a chaotic search and gunfire.
Mrs Shepherd, national president, delivers an inspiring address praising progress in Child Welfare and hospital work, urging continued support. Delegates from multiple units discuss rules and leadership, with officers elected for district and state roles as the convention proceeds.
Detroit, Mich. Sent. tn. Mrs. Lucille Divan, 19, bride of a month, is being held by police at the request of Huron authorities. She was detained when found in the automobile of George Clark, 21, also of Huron. Police declare she has admitted eloping.
A funeral notice lists details for multiple Avon Lake residents including Hobandrrs and Hubbard Hay Sanders. It notes services at Avon Lake Fied Caneyegas and invokes family survivors Melvin, Mrs. Vytt, and Pink twee, with references to Avon Lake, Pumeril, and local church. The garbled OCR preserves names and relations but is hard to parse for exact dates.
The obituary notes Mrs Pascoe died early Sunday morning at her home in Pengesstyagia. She had invited her daughters Mrs Ve and Mrs William MiKer, formerly of Thingary, to her bedside, and they were with her when she passed.
A severe traffic accident left one person dead and three injured when two cars collided near Port Wayne. Police report the driver of the other car was tentatively charged as investigators sort the wreck’s details.
The session reviewed nominations and officers for multiple districts including Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest. Attendees later visited the Gates Home for Crippled Children, presenting toys to the children and ending the afternoon with community outreach.
A company truck hauling Nour barrels overturned after a collision on Telegraph road west of the city. About 15 barrels were spilled and the total loss remains undetermined as of this afternoon. The incident caused spill cleanup with no immediate reports of injuries.
Frank Armister told police that he was held up and robbed by two armed men on Chard Street near Bastar Avenue at night. Armister described the robbers as both under twenty three years old with dark complexions.
Drum corps serenaded the Chromed Telegran office early morning as a parade rehearsal rolled through Els Park. Krvids of 1 Sth Street Lurain was brought in after a collision with a parked car on Silver Street. He was released once he settled with the car owner, police said.
Rice of Denison Avenue suffered a right ankle injury this morning while alighting a yellow line street car. He was taken to Elysia Memorial hospital but was not admitted.
Mr Cantielde told police that two batteries were stolen from two cars he had parked on Tavlos. No trace of the batteries has been found.
A call to quell supposed family trouble on Wee Thiver Street Saturday night found no disturbance. Sunday a watcher reported iron pliers on street tracks near the dumbnerent, with no explanation. Police dispersed groups of boys Saturday night who were stealing firecrackers at the corner of Pornace Street and West Wives.
In Dayton Ohio two workers fell 180 feet from a smokestack after scaffolding ropes slipped. Robert Eijagk died in the plunge while Jack McClintock, 31, escaped with minor injuries by holding the rope until help arrived.
Piqua reporters report detectives search after a theft in which cheese and other items were stolen from a car. A smuggled clue hints the thief may be nearby, tying the incident to local sightings and a possible suspect.
Fragmented notes describe Nippon Club golf and polo activities, a chess-like ball game at Burlington, and a unique long article about golf contest setup with a white circle flag. Names and places are garbled, but center on sports exhibitions and novelty rounds with scoring attempts and prize money amounts.
Canton Ohio scene as Ora Slater returns to renew the murder inquiry into Canton newspaperman Don R. Mellett. A Stark County grand jury, meeting Sept, may hear evidence from Slater and consider indictments tied to the case. Meanwhile, Lengel’s hearing and perjury disorderly house charges continue as Mazer, Rudner and McDermott await arraignment after their indictments.
The Ohio American Legion chapter leaders praised national unity and support for the administration. Senator Willis spoke fervently for veterans, denying calls to abandon foreign debts and urging strong national pride. Governor Vic Donahey praised peace, warned against crime, and outlined plans for a state veterans home survey. Local events featured Ely Park activities with Lakewood winning the exhibit prize.
Market recap notes varied cattle receipts and prices with steers, calves, and hogs showing gains. Sheep and lambs volumes reported with mixed demand. veal and calving markets described as strong. Liberty bonds quoted in New York with multiple maturity notes.
Temporary inquisitions or two more pension petitions were drawn this morning to Comman Ph Judean Wl Thumpson. The pins named are located at various streets and avenues. Names include Derek Buridine witch and Anne Baron among others, with several fined for liquor. George Thaan and Lieorge re Thaan operate there. a murder sentence looms over the Pos essay of liquor. A young jockey from New Orleans, Prant TM Bate ie, was fatally shot. Joseph Smith injured at Brooklyn track and expected to recover.
Fourteen defendants appeared before Judge Paul Jones in the Nowthern Ghia District trial docket. One defendant faced Mann Act related charges with additional counts under local law. The proceedings involved 97 counts across the group with varied indictments and charges.
Washington dispatch reports a clash over Nebraska bootleg sentence s. Two farmers jailed for bootlegging were ordered to bread and water by a Nebraska judge. Wheeler defends the punishment as just while Stayton condemns it as draconian. Stayton calls it body coercion. Wheeler cites deterrence and limited comfort. The debate mirrors wider national tensions between dry and wet factions.
California prison road workers save substantial sums despite seven tenths of a dollar daily limits. Superintendent Milliken notes average earnings near eighty five dollars per man per year and total savings exceeding three thousand dollars, while freedom from theft concerns and high personal accountability are highlighted. Dr Julius Klein travels Europe seeking trade information to bolster American exports and department trade offices.
Washington reports new moves to aid American products with reduced barriers as officials push for stronger Marapeth in Europe. The action targets boosting exports of Ronds and related goods amid European market pressures and currency considerations. Officials indicate coordinated steps among trade, finance, and commerce departments to ease shipments and support U S manufacturers.
Three golfers were robbed by a bandit who appeared from brush near a creek at the local country club. A revolver demanded cash as the victims emptied pockets. about eight dollars in change left behind and one man reportedly had 500 in his possession.
William Brown, jailed for drunkenness, started a fire in a pipe stove to warm the jail cell. Smoke filled the block. a former inmate removed the pipe while claiming to work in a factory. Chris Karl A. Weaner released Brown with orders to report lawyer Edwin A. Latur.
Opens 76th year as Triana Junior College invites record fall enrollment. The event marks the college’s annual start with a coeducational program featuring Swedenborgian influences and a U.S. guest speaker. The Sept 28 date is expected to draw large crowds and boost activities for the season.
Sasi Po. Willard of Madison reports overflowing conditions in Madison County with extended shortages and recent effort to manage the flow. The situation remains strained as wells and oxygen supply affect the region during the ongoing overflow period.
A blue text fragment notes Mr and Mrs O and Wes Ti aa d Tr and Mr and Mrs James ik Monro begin their fiftieth or fifty- first year of marriage today. Friends and family gathered yesterday with four generations from Ohio to honor the occasion.
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