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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
1
Detectives pursue clues after Amma Huesdon vanishes from a Mountain Ranch home three weeks ago. Investigators say the missing woman had been visiting the area and priorly lived with a New York City relative. Authorities describe possible leads and a search near steep terrain as they follow up every positive lead.
Police Court records show Matthews bound over to the Grand Jury on a statutory charge connected to traffic violations. Bond fixed at $2,000. others faced fines and costs. Names include Joan Ncj and a Redmond family from Colacis Ohio.
A fragmented notice lists August birth records for Hills ARD 24 QEATHG with references to Mrs. French and several villages. Temperature listings from Washington and other cities follow, noting high and low readings across the nation.
Elyria firefighters rushed to a city park fountain after a boy with a rope lasso snagged the head of a turtle resting on an alligator. Firemen freed the alligator with a long pole as spectators watched and residents recalled prior rescues by the department.
Tracy West a Glen schoolboy is indicted for the killing of his mother. Authorities expect trial to occur during the county grand jury term. Tracy admits the killing claims it was a plea to stop punishment and says he fears no hanging due to youth. His sister and younger brother ready to testify as chief witnesses.
Sept 18 The special legislative highway committee in Columbus proposes several highway reforms for the upcoming Ohio session. The plan includes higher vehicle user charges for motor trucks and buses, state funding of all state roads, selection of permanent road construction types, widening where traffic is heaviest, graded traffic reductions, and placing the highway department under a nonpartisan commission.
Two divorce petitions are filed against John Worthington and Sidney Kramer. Worthington alleges wife Amanda Worih azyaiist persistent absence and cruelty with misused funds. the couple resided in Emria. Kramer denies spouse Mable Kramer accuses Sidney of habitual drinking, neglect, cruelty, gambling losses, theft of money and rings, and abuse. An injunction restrains contact during the suits.
Rural women in county districts hold a series of meetings with the Ohio State University on child care. One session is in Grange Hall in Berlin on September 24 at 10 oclock. A general invitation extends to women in the surrounding area anticipating a large turnout.
The special air board demands departmental records from the Navy and War departments for immediate inspection. After seven hours of talks at the White House the committee outlines a plan to report to President Coolidge by November on what may be wrong with American aviation.
West Vermilion reports the death of John Becker age unknown at Pasadena California following an operation. He was the youngest brother of A P Becker of Douglas Street. The family moved west for health and plan a Vermilion burial with arrangements made by his wife Edna Seeley Becker. He leaves two sons, three brothers George Anthony and Charles, and two sisters Elizabeth and Tess.
Lorrain authorities report a six inch sewer on Lorrie Avenue broke last night causing sewage backup that flooded many cellars. City faces cash shortage to repair and cannot pass an emergency measure, leaving residents without relief. Officials scramble for a solution amid the crisis.
Sept 15. Young Su Gum, member of the On-Leons Tong, is shot and killed as students exit a public school. Chung Fung, 32, also of the Tong, is charged with murder after Patrolman Croker saw him with a smoking pistol. Washington date notes a separate air board meeting on naval aeronautics behind closed doors.
Miss Ma S. Gilman directs Associated Charities in Elyria noting most aid cases stem from impoverished homes caused by automobile debt and abandoned cars. She cites August entries with 25 new cases and explains how cars in disrepair reflect broader hardship and mood, as office interviews, calls, and home visits report steady demand.
The body of 45 year old Joseph Frazer was found in woods six miles south of Miamisburg Ohio after an overnight hunting trip. A bullet wound in the head was reported and coroners and deputies investigated. Frazer had been with a friend but became separated during the search. The car had broken down earlier and the search moved to the woods.
Mrs Grace Pomeroy Smith of the Colonial apartments died yesterday afternoon at Toledo Hospital after extended illness. Funeral arrangements were incomplete with services expected Saturday at 1 30 PM at Wood Cemetery Chapel.
News nuggets from London Madrid and Rome note spiritualist warnings of world disasters for 1925 1928 and Spanish sniper actions in Auhuce mas Moroccco reprisal methods by the Spanish foreign legion reported from Tangier. Also news of Senora Camila Lorenco’s twenty ninth child birth and Italy hosting gifts for Princess Mafalda ahead of her marriage to Prince Philip.
A reported parolee recounts his capture and feelings of homesickness. He praises officers and the Warden for humane treatment while detailing his journey from a camp to return to Michigan, hoping to see his family again despite uncertainty.
Auto thief James Wilford makes a daring escape from Hall County Jail using a spoon handle to unlock the cell door. The incident occurred September 15 as authorities seek to recapture him.
In Cleveland Ohio on March 13 federal agents announced measures to curb bootlegging and adulterated beer operations. Authorities said some poison beer plots involved accomplices and prompts to prevent sale to the public. Continued on page 2.
Three bandits riding a car wrecked a Miami Valley bank safe near Elontaine O on September 13. They cut telephone wires and shot out street lamps while shouting and firing as residents woke. A posse led by the superintendent of schools pursued them, closing in near the bank building.
Report describes a train wreck near Steubenville with a fireman seriously down and an injured worker sent to a hospital. Officials estimate damage to the tunnel and vehicles. details include a long emergency response and a mine superintendent's involvement. In New Lexington and Roseville brief notes. In New York a crowd welcomed Chancellor Wirth after he arrived by the Stuttgart.
A fragment notes a National Legion Convention in Omaha setting aside a day for a Coolidge Day observance. The brief mentions Washington definitions and attendance around mid month.
A fragment describes calves charged at the dairy show with attention on cattle contest events. The garbled text names a show and location but not clear participants or outcomes.
Investigation details a man named George Schiller who attempted suicide by crushing a watch crystal and swallowing it after arrest. He had posed as Count Cito Wiselste and was known across the county for swindling. Police link him to Milwaukee Pittsburgh San Diego regions.
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