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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1924

Page

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Fiery Senate Clash Over Mellon Probe and Tax Bureau

An April 12 dispatch reports Democratic and Republican leaders in Washington clashing over Secretary Mellon and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The president defends Mellon, while Senate foes press for expansion of the inquiry, with plans to hire special counsel. Brookhart moves toward contempt charges against Daugherty in Ohio after a bank records probe.

Washington Senate Coolidge Secretary of the Treasury Mei Ion Bureau of Internal Revenue Couzens Publican Michigan Thomas J. Walsh Montana Mellon McKellar Tennessee Robinson Arkansas Melton White House Watson Indiana Senator Couzens Treasury Department Jones New Mexico Couzens Committee Internal Revenue Francis J. Hener California Heney Columbus Ohio Midland National Bank Washington Court House Smith W. Brookhart Charman Daugherty Washington, D. C M.S. Daugherty Harry M. Daugherty

Flu Epidemic Death Toll Reaches Record

Dr G E health commissioner reports this month shows higher deaths than any time since the flu epidemic. A total of 88 deaths recorded, many from lung diseases, with several rebirths noted. The month shows a troubling rise in mortality linked to influenza and related illnesses.

G. E

Lawsuits Over Slander and Damages Filed in City

A slander case and a separate $19 000 suit were filed today in the city. Bertha Frean sues Sebesgren for disparaging remarks damaging her character. Both plaintiffs live in the northern Heights area. The case names Cornell Inning of 249 Street as a defendant. An employee of a local company was injured in a cutting accident, leading to amputation of a finger joint and patient transfer to a Cleveland hospital for infection treatment.

Bertha Frean H Sebesgren Ares Tern Heights Cornell Son Company

Frameup disclosure promised in Columbus police case

State briefs report attorney E J Greely saying a frameup related to charges of irregular practices against suspended police vice squad members Hamilton and Sharp will be revealed within a few days. Other briefs cover Wilbur Schoenbeck 9 dying from an iron bar blow in Cleveland and Wesley Vendeville 16 beginning Coshocton lake swimming season.

Columbus E. J. Greely Hamilton and Sharp Hamilton Coshocton Wesley Vendeville Coshocton Lake

Smith Sisters duel to win Elyria Dance Derby title

In Elyria The Martha Lee Club of Cleveland launches the Dance Derby era as three Smith sisters Lucille Genevieve and Mildred win preliminary heats to reach the Cascade Park final next Tuesday April 25 The event promises a record crowd with $20 awarded to the champion and inter city showdowns hinted by manager John de Phillips as plans unfold for broader contests with Lorain Cleveland and others.

Smiths Elsria Martha Lee Cleveland Smith Lucille Genevieve Mildred Cascade Park Pa Smith Joe Smith Martha Lee Club Joneses Browns Elyria Elsaria John de Phillips Lorain

Council Agrees On New Yellow Line Franchise

The city council reached a preliminary agreement on a twenty five year Yellow Line franchise. They toured Lodi Street at Furnace to adjust the track layout and switch point to avoid double tracking the bridge. An emergency clause aims to expedite passage, with Lodi Street paving planned this year. The franchise will be drafted and reviewed by Yellow Line officials, with a council meeting next Friday to finalize.

Lodi Street Furnace and Furnace Street Furnace Cohn

James Muller 16 Dies From Scarlet Fever Victim

James Miller aged sixteen died at his Beaver Court home from complications of scarlet fever. He leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. James Miller and brothers Bert and Laurie. A Elyna High School sophomore, he belonged to the Congregational church Sunday School Young People’s Society and the Security Benefit Association. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Grown Hill Cemetery with Rev. La A. Hunter officiating.

James Miller Bert Laurie Beaver Court Elyna High School Congregational Church and Young People’s Society Security Benefit Association Orlock Grown Hill Cemetery la. A. Hunter Berea Offiieung

Floral Tributes Fill O'Donnell Rites at St Marys

Charles O'Donnell was laid to rest this morning at St Marys church after a largely attended service. High mass was celebrated and Father Mooney paid tribute to the deceased as abundant floral offerings showed the esteem he was held in.

Charles O'Donnell St Mary’s Father Mooney

Man Seeks Court Sale To Satisfy Judgment

J L Vandemark sues The Actuating Farm Gate Co in district court alleging a $1,515 judgment remains unsatisfied. He has levied on real estate belonging to the company and asks the court to order its sale to satisfy the claim.

R F. Vandemark Actuating Farm Gate Co

Union Church Good Friday Services Announced

The Ministerial Association of the City announces union Good Friday services at Union Church of Christ from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m with a half hour per participant and city clerks and police handling the program. Separately Raymond Coleman was arrested. Dimare supported by his mother. a child’s case involved carriage and bond set at fifteen dollars weekly for family support.

Ministerial Association of Union Servic Church of Christ Cleve Raymond Coleman Howlett Tosnee George Fie

Deaths and births in Medina county reported

Medina O April 12 there were 61 births and 44 deaths in Medina county during the past month. Communicable diseases were reported to be on a derchuos in the county. 8600 job goes begging Medina O April 12 the postmastership at Mallet Creek is going beggng The office pays $600 a year etc has few customers has no Sunday business and the postmaster bosses two rural mail carriers.

Medina. O Medina County Medina Mallet Creek Offic Postmatter

Northeastern Ohio Teachers Hold Mid-Year Conclave

Over one thousand teachers attend the Northeastern Ohio Teachers Association mid year meeting in Lorain. Leaders discuss school cost and finance, proper salaries, pensions, and education methods. Speakers include Mark L. Thomson Supt D J Boone A R Williams L C Lord Dr Wm Meandre U S Light and Dean T W Graham. A debate on continuing mid year meetings follows.

Lorain Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Mark L. Thomson Cleveland Board of Education Supt D. J. Boone A. R. Wiliams Palmesville L. C. Lord Ilinois State Dean T. W Graham Oberlin

Horticulture Mets at Birmingham Next Week

Next Monday evening Richard Faxon will speak at the Birmingham Horticulture meeting on Storage of Fruit. He studied storage houses and conditions, a talk of interest to fruit growers. The following evening Glines from State University will discuss Potatoes. he has years in certified seed. Both talks at Birmingham School Building starting 7 45.

Richard Faxon Birmingham Faxon Glines The State University Birmingham School

Personal Crisis Reports In Jail In Youngstown

Vincent Blada, 45, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, died by suicide in Youngstown city jail today, hanging himself with a necktie after a suspension charge at arrest.

Youngstown Vincent Blada McKeesport

Approved bonus bill Washington April 12

The soldiers' bonus bill was favorably reported to the Senate today by the finance committee.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Sherwood Eddy to Speak at Local Y M C A Meeting

El bany hosts a public dinner and main address by international author and religious leader Sherwood Eddy at First Congregational Church next Thursday. Eddy, fresh from Europe Asia tour, will discuss European industrial and political trends and YMCA work abroad. Reservations for dinner are limited with tickets available at the Y M C A and church office.

Elbany Sherwood Eddy World Conditions First Congregational Church Eddy Germany Russia Ruhr Europe Asia Young Men's Christian Associations of America Mr. Eddy International Y. M Christian Forces Allen Theatre Cleveland Federated Churches S. Parkes Cadman Elyria Y M. Cc Congregational Church M.C. A

Auto crash suit filed by Mary Wilson against Robert Smedley

Mary Wilson of Lorain sues Robert Smedley in common pleas court alleging that on June 11 1923 his car mounted the sidewalk at West 22nd Street and Oakdale Avenue knocking her down causing head and body injuries and hospitalization. She seeks 110 000 damages.

Mary Wilson Lorain Court of Common Pleas Robert Smedley W. 22d Street Oakdale Avenue

Auto Fire at City Service Auto Repair Shop

Fire crews evacuated and extinguished a small blaze at 1935 hours near Temple Court at City Service Auto Repair. An auto owned by A. Ebert the druggist caught fire during repair due to a short circuit in the gasoline line. damage was limited to paint scorches and the vehicle was moved outside.

City Service Temple Ct A. Ebert

Michigan Senator Covezns Prepares for Major Surgery

April 12 news reports Senator James Covezns of Michigan, a leading county figure, facing stomach and intestinal disorders, is expected to undergo an operation today.

Wastington James Covezns Michigan

Cleveland Prohibition Crackdown Intensifies After Threats

United States district attorney A. E. Bernsteen faced a nervous collapse after receiving hundreds of threatening calls amid a major dry cleanup in Cleveland. The crackdown expanded with sixty six new informations for illicit liquor sales, as authorities boost protection for Bernsteen and pursue beer conspiracy charges against Smith Products Co. and related officials.

Cleveland. O United States A. E. Bernsteen Department of Justice Bernsteen Cleveland W. L Bence Youngstown County Grand Jury Justices of the Peace Smith Products Co Akron Canton Edward F. Dixon

Two men near death from wood alcohol in Medina

Medina April 12. John McNulty of Louisville Kentucky and Robert Sharkey without a home are in serious condition from drinking wood alcohol purchased here. McNulty is recovering but little hope is entertained for Sharkey. Both are about 50 years of age.

Medina. O John McNulty Louisville, Ky Robert Sharkey McNulty Sharkey

How to List Your Machine

Automobiles should be listed for 1324 at not less than the following percent of the list price. 1924 cars bought since Jan 1 show 90 percent, 1924 cars bought before Jan 1 show 1 percent. Older cars range from 50 to 86 percent.

J.B. Johnson G B. Findlay Earl Peters Geo. H. Ely T. L. Moise Weve H. M. Andress the Lepper Motor Co Overland Knight Sales Co C. H. Merthe Harvey Heath CG. C. Osborn Geo. Schmithkens A. Cook C. Earborn Hastings Chocolate Shop Oo Nursery Co E. C. Mand J. T. Rise . Anes W Krebs John Madoke Helen MecQuire W. R the Robinson Hancock Co P. J. Hermbach Simpson Rob Wm. Burroughs W. Hartmann H. H. Benham G. Roberts Don P Dudley Cages Ou O. M. Southard Elizabeth Walton Florence M. Walton Himer W. Walton Walton Ice Co Walter Zarnke Emerys Cash Grocer Rofsky Esse Jake Smith

Miners Idle as Contracts Expire Across Regions

About 65,000 coal miners are idle in various areas of the country with 20,000 more in southwestern Kentucky set to quit on April 15 when current contracts expire. John K. Lewis, president of the UMWA, announced the development today.

Washington Kentucky John K. Lewis U. M. Wy SPSS

Weather forecast for Great Lakes and Ohio Valley week

April 12 report from Washington forecasts much cloudiness and showers across the Great Lakes region with near normal temperatures most days. Ohio Valley expected showers early and again midweek with temperatures normal or slightly above average for the period.

Great Lakes Ohio Valley

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Eggers Polidge Sol Olayer Jeath York Blair Liflan Mer Sgstown Tech Elizabeth 5 West Val Ander Cleveterday Anse Wilbur Schoenbeck Dominick Chap City Smith Sisters Lucille Smith Ted Seward Julia Hansman Cletus Haur Genevieve Smith W. E.thompson Mildred Smith Tommy Worthington Genevieve Brodeur Tom Jenkins Council Yellow Line James Muller UNION Lvr First Church U.S Deeagan Weather Bureau
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