21 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1924
Page
1
Celia Cooney of New York confessed to fourteen robberies after mourning her burned baby and was captured in Jacksonville. She waived extradition with husband Edward Cooney, and boarded trains to Newark City under guard.
The corpse of Jack Buchanan, a 72 year old Ohioan and Lebanon’s wealthiest resident, was found under a brush pile on a highway near the town. Police said there are no clues about the killers and the missing man had been sought since April 1.
April 21 Lorain reports Adolph Checoshi of 1499 Levington Avenue guilty of liquor law offense, fined $500 and costs with six months in city jail. Service Director Miller proposes a municipal barn on Lyon Street for $8,000 to house city machinery. A bout is added for April 29 with George Watts versus Joe Bywards in a four round heavyweight match.
A tenant hides from a rent collector behind a drying clotheshorse while her son answers the door and a sharp remark is left for the mother. A college talk by a captain of industry closes with a witty student question about who benefited from his motto.
An old advertisement touts a tonic claimed to aid spring health. It lists ingredients and asserts the medicine strips alcohol and stimulants, improves appetite, strengthens the blood, and acts as a restorative for older users.
Readout lists assorted produce and dairy items with prices in apportionments, noting Ohio firsts and Western fruits. Items include butter, oleomargarine, cheese, poultry, apples, strawberries, beans, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes and unions with unit counts and rough price figures.
New York stock market opened broadly lower with oils and railroads among the hardest hit. Congoleum and U S Steel led losses while Bethlehem Steel Baldwin Locomotive and Studebaker also eased. Some oils and refiners fell, and several railroad issues declined as trading commenced.
The edition lists closing prices for many stocks led by American Beet Sugar American Locomotive and Canadian Pacific among others. It also covers Cleveland and Chicago markets with cattle calves sheep and hog results, noting declines and strength in various categories. Openings in wheat and Liberty bonds are reported with brief price movements.
A concise concept for a Chronicle Telegram want column proposing a busy, reader driven page featuring personals sales services and job leads with a community tone and practical format. The note suggests weekly slots and minimal rules to attract local listings.
Political observers fix their eyes on Ohio as a pivotal state in the approaching campaign. Buckeye figures like Nicholas Longworth, Frank B Willis, Newton Baker, James Cox, John Clarke, and others are discussed as potential vice presidential or senior ticket choices.
California awaits an unusual case as Mrs. Margaret D. Willis, a middle aged businesswoman, faces murder charges for killing Dr. Benjamin Baldwin. Police say she confessed and described hiding the bed in a trunk for two days before tossing it over an embankment.
The hearing features Pattersen accusing Weisenberg of bias while Thaw asks for further council conference. Weisenberg counters that Pettersen continued with witnesses, delaying release as courtroom tension rises.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Kansas case against Thaw with references to a New York hotel and court actions dated January 11. Names Evelyn Nedet and Mrs Thaw appear, with uncertain testimony possibilities as the Chronicle hints at forthcoming proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to an upcoming dinner event dated April 21 with references to ambassadors, officials, and blueprints of a taped discussion. Mentions of the United States, Viscount, and possible talks or calls off a plan appear amid garbled names and locations.
Baroness Ishimoto, described as the most beautiful woman in Japan, will soon tour the United States speaking on birth control. Her lectures will emphasize progress of the movement in Japan and related developments.
In a village church scene Aunt Edith, not a member, rises during a sermon to admit she smells her dinner burning while pursuing a business deal. The tale follows her ongoing calls on an elderly elevator operator named William, and a chance encounter with a radiant young woman that rekindles her self view amid a frazzled day.
In a Sunday incident at a cornered location, defendants Denk and Denk faced charges for driving while intoxicated. Judge imposed fines of $40 plus court costs on one defendant, with continued proceedings for others listed in the case.
Court records show a suit filed by J. George against a supervisor company claiming they completed electrical clock work at the Chocolate Shop on West Broad Street but assertion of proper work failed to occur. The case centers on alleged unfinished or defective installation.
An obscured report notes a suspect, Eliabeti Stitten, confessing to a murder in New Haven area, with the victim Mia found in a ravine after disappearing two days prior. The item references the April date and regional locations McRees Rocks and Mitch Dis.
In Indianapolis April 21 a jury was selected in a federal case involving charges of attempted fraud and related offenses. The proceedings included references to defendants and distributors with several brand names appearing in the damaged text. The jury will determine if there was defrauding intent and assess potential penalties.
Mrs. Oren Root, a prominent New York society figure, originated the national health day for children on May 1. In the photo she stands with Micky and Tommy Mantione, wards of the American Child Health Association of New York, noted as New York City's 100 per cent twins.
An advertisement promotes FineKidney Medicine claiming fast relief using roots and herbs. It pitches two forms, liquid and tablet, with a two year guarantee and 30 day trial, urging timely use and doctor endorsement.
On April 21 Hiram arrives in Youngstown to begin a week of intensive campaigning. He steps off the train and prepares to deliver his first speech of the current campaign in the city tonight in support of Senator Johnson.
Tsaa Ko Knnsely, noted Ohio banker and president of the Northern National Bank, died at a Toledo hospital after a week of illness. He had been a prominent figure in regional finance and banking.
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