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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
4
The state highway department informed Lorain County commissioners that a road east of Lorain will be inspected at the office to determine repair this fall. Thousands of tourists use the highway in summer and fall, and officials aim to provide a good surface. The state and city will share any incurred expenses.
Cleveland August reports that 2200 Ohio Telephone Company operators will pause for two minutes tomorrow at 2:62 p.m. local time to observe a silent memory of the nation's president. Offices statewide close at 1 p.m. Friday and reopen after the tribute.
President Coolidge plans a White House conference on prohibition enforcement early next month. Governor Pinchot urged adherence to the aiding plan, with other administration dry leaders supporting the idea.
D Peabody of Carlisle died last evening at seven with age listed as seventy one years, ten months, and eleven days. He was a respected local farmer who retired years ago and had been ill this past year. Survived by his wife and three children Mrs Kirkpatrick of East Ta ge Newte and Irvin and Harver at home. Funeral Saturday at noon from his residence with Rev Nichols officiating. Burial in Carlisle cemetery.
Joseph Cornell states he recently recovered a $6 000 judgment against Ko ard Drake and alleges execution was returned unsatisfied by the sheriff. He claims Drake transferred Ridgeville property to Georgia Drake and five Barber without consideration and asks the court to set aside the deed and order sale of the property to satisfy his claim.
In a nation shrouded in mourning the public paused near the White House to honor the late Warren G. Harding and his son. Mrs. T. M. Thatcher and Mrs. House joined passers by in quiet reflection as diplomats and citizens alike observed a moment of silent tribute to the former president.
Crooksville Ohio on August 4 plans a huge mass meeting at the funeral hour to honor the late President Harding with thousands from mines and factories expected to attend the tribute.
Ruth Waters sues Harald Moore administrator of Wilbur Moore seeking judgment for 21 643.65 claiming payment for medicines, doctors, nursing, food, and money advanced to the deceased. Heirs at law allegedly refuse her claim.
Michel, the French swimmer, abandoned his bid to cross the English Channel after 20 hours and 20 minutes in the water at 6:20 PM. He began at Boulogne, France, and was about three miles from shore when exhaustion forced retirement. A Mexican company plans long overdue telephone service rollout across Mexico. Sugar cane first cultivated in the United States around 1731 near present New Orleans by Jesuits from St Domingo.
American papers to suspend Friday editions in mourning for Warren G. Harding. New York City dailies will not publish, with New England papers largely silent on the day of the president editor's funeral. Other regions plan respectful observances instead of regular issues.
Multitudes in Marion Ohio bid farewell to Warren G Harding as his funeral train returns from the West The town wears black and crepe as bells toll and crowds line tracks to honor the nation’s late president The dispatch notes Coolidge to assume duties and the cabinet to accompany the train toward Washington.
Lawrence Heidkamp 36, a Pittsburgh steel worker, is charged with stabbing to death Frank Maynard 26, proprietor of a West Sixth Street case after Maynard pressed a drink offer Heidkamp refused to accept. Authorities say Maynard attacked him with a knife first, leading to the fatal confrontation late last night on Carr Street.
President Coolidge endorsed the Harding program on his Western trip for forceful enforcement of the Volstead act. Probation Commissioner A. Haynes, after a conference, said he would not resign and that there would be no change in enforcement policies.
Frederick witnesses describe a romance between architect B Evara Kepner and Lola Y Rickett with trips to Baltimore and Hagerstown. The letter Kepner wrote to Rickett suggests pressure over the case as Mrs Kepner’s death is disputed. Prosecution contends Kepner killed his wife. defense argues suicide.
The regular Morning service at Vincent church will be held in the school house on August 12 and the church will reopen afterward. Various locals attendings and guests are noted, including picnics at Glen's Beach and several visits and trips among residents. Clifford Stinebring and Arvida Orvidan of Pittsburgh wed on August 4 and travel to Niagara Falls.
Iron mining played a key role in Swedish history for at least two centuries before Columbus reached the Americas, indicating early industrial activity and regional wealth.
The Harding funeral train drew vast crowds as it moved from McKinley’s town toward Marion. Citizens paused work and bowed heads in silent tribute, with Boy Scouts placing a floral tribute and Stark County flowers sent from Mansfield. In Wooster, Mansfield, and beyond crowds stood reverent, reflecting the nation’s loss of Warren G. Harding.
Two Lorain divorce cases were filed in court. Simeon Schenker alleges marriage to Maria Schenker in Hungary in 1912 and seeks divorce and property protections as she refuses to join him in the United States. Mary Mikles claims neglect and cruelty by Joseph Mikles, seeks alimony protection and child custody.
In Columbus on August 9 a new Cer Yuga Amusement Corporation was incorporated with capital of 100,000 dollars. Directors include L. G. Brady and F. J. McFadden.
Police notify over 160 property owners to cut weeds before seeding and spreading. Attests are threatened. Last year police cut the weeds and billed the cost to tax duplicates. This year an inclination to arrest offenders exists to enforce the weed maturity prohibition.
Edison planned to visit his birth place Milan near Norwalk Ohio this afternoon. He telegraphed his niece Misa Wadeworth of Milan about the trip and a public reception was planned by Mayor Ross Beare. Edison will attend President Harding's funeral at Marion and may meet Henry Ford there.
Rochester reader James H. Allen credits a self developed remedy Allenrhy with curing years of rheumatism by dissolving uric acid deposits and expelling them from joints and muscles. Crandall Drug stores offer the tonic with a money back guarantee if the first pint fails to work.
Pay fitting tribute to the departed President with Mrs. Harding's favorite photo reproduced in two tone sepia by patented process. Mailed promptly on receipt of one dollar. Size 14 by 20 inches ready for framing.
The Elks meet at their club rooms Friday at 2 45 PM and will attend services in the park with the lodge in body. Exalted Ruler A Stetson signs the notice stating all Elks are required to attend.
Carpenters Local No 1426 calls all carpenters to halt work at 2 pm Friday in honor of the late Warren G Harding. J Wills serves as president. Try a Want Ad in the Chronicle Telegram.
A garbled passage mentions figures nicknamed Pooky Devils Watt and Dare Regore, hinting at a pursuit of fame and public attention. Details are unclear, with scattered names and phrases suggesting a contested or notable event. No concrete actions or outcomes present.
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