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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1923
Page
4
Officials in Washington acknowledge a split within the diplomatic corps on how to handle China policy. Direct intervention by the United States is urged, though officials think joint actions with other powers offer better chances at progress.
In Cincinnati Ohio on August 27 a fire tower operator warning led to an engine house alert. A blazing hay filled boxcar drawn by a Baltimore and Ohio switch engine threatened the depot area and fire crews quickly responded.
Washington Aug 27. The Reading Company of Pennsylvania dissolution case, one of the era's most celebrated anti-trust probes, will not be appealed to the Supreme Court, as announced by the Department of Justice. Attorney General Daugherty decided against further action.
Mr and Mrs Frank McKnight of 2708 Milton Avenue Sotboy NY were injured when their car was struck near Rocky River by a machine driven by Edwin Hoch of West Dover. They were taken to Memorial hospital with facial and scalp lacerations. They were not admitted and left after treatment.
Athens reports Greece ends state of war after Lausanne treaty ratification. Army to shift to peace basis immediately. Do not know details about other fragments.
Matthew C. Brush, president of the American International Cor onation and former Hogstead shipyard chief, is a possible successor to P. Farley as head of the war board. The report discusses the outcome of a recent conference and President Petwern.
In Belmar New Jersey on August 27 police detained Dick Forman seventeen and Caleb Hubbard eighteen after William Hubbard sixteen and Charles Pindler eleven were killed in a staged Indian capture. The pair tied victims to a wooden stake in a woods and ignited piles of lit fuel causing the tree to catch fire. Formal charges had not yet been filed.
Harvey Mominee, a 28 year old Erie fisherman, tells of a three night vigil aboard a crippled motorboat off Gard Island in Maumee bay. Bert Pete, 55, died from fumes after an engine explosion, leaving Mominee unconscious yet later revived by a breeze. The drifting boat was found Sunday by two other fishermen.
Chief Inspector Leahy of New York leads the baby girl kidnapping case, asking the local police to wire a description of the found infant. The three and a half month old girl, with blue eyes and dark complexion, was found abandoned in a bushes behind an ice house, wrapped in a blanket and tied to a market basket. Mrs Emillie Bullowa, head of the National Women Lawyers Association, notes a family of lawyers among her kin.
Instant death for Mrs. Johannes Lamantia 64 of Columbus when an automobile carrying her husband Samuel Lamantia and their three children skidded and overturned just north of the city limits on High street. One child suffered a broken leg while Mrs Lamantia’s skull was fractured. The other occupants escaped injury.
Julia Caywood was granted a divorce from Jim Caywood this morning on grounds of drunkenness and extreme cruelty. She was awarded alimony of 50 dollars per month.
New York trading opened dull but steady with gains in Standard Oil of New Jersey Maryland and Sinclair oil. Steel common rose while motors and rails edged higher and grain opened steady in Chicago with mixed price moves across wheat corn and oats. Liberty bonds opened at around 100 with varied bids across series.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a quick cure for eczema itching and skin conditions. It promotes 45 cent small bottles and $1.02 extra large bottles with claims of immediate relief and antiseptic action. The copy urges regular use for healthier skin and mentions penetrating antiseptic ingredients.
Harrisburg becomes focal point as Pinchot coordinates with miners and operators to avert a hard coal strike. Officials including Walsh, Dr. Clyde King, Tryon, and others meet to pressure settlement while federal plans for soft coal substitutes and wage debates surface. President Coolidge watches poised for a possible compromise.
Fire at Sea Breeze on Irondequoit Bay partially destroyed the amusement park causing an estimated 150000 dollars in damage. Two volunteer firefighters were slightly injured while six others narrowly escaped entrapment in a burning hall.
Aug 27 report states Prof. R B Miller Mrs W W Spaid and Robert Person from the group injured in the fatal sightseeing bus wreck during test week are all improving at the hospital today.
Amherst announces the start of classes on September 10 as a new building is ready for occupancy. Purchases for school books are to be made at Garvey's. Teachers’ institute will be held in Elyria for the balance of the week.
Mr. Kila Miller of Mtyria was the guest of Mrs. Jacob Miller. Bun Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Miter, Hilda, Emma and all of Brownheim spent Sunday with Mrs. Jacob Miller and daughter Olive.
Akron Aug 27 Lieutenant Oscar Wundarly chief of the vice squad detectives Sherman Gundee Joe Habig and John Struzenski are in Peoples hospital severely injured after a police car struck by a coupe driven by Thomas J. Santy during a burglary alarm response. Santy was arrested and released for further examination. Wundarly has led the vice squad since a police shakeup last Thursday.
The Ford Modern Farm Carnival is shown at the Jay Fowl farm on Telegraph road two and a half miles west of here. An afternoon lecture was given and moving pictures are set for tonight. Demonstrators include Simpson Motor Co Elyria John W Schmauch Lorain Hugh Gawn Amherst G P Martin Vermilion and Klermund and Schubert Oberlin.
Atg. 27 Taylor visits Flint for a reunion and relatives. A Las Vegas New Mexico camping party arrives unannounced at Mark Devereaux's yard, after a 1960 mile journey. J T Craddock marries Olive Miller in Columbus and will live there as he studies medicine at Ohio State University. Frank Newton visits his sister in California. George Bradstock recovers from illness. McCoy family attends Homerville reunion. Miss Marion Sherman from Cleveland visits.
Sheffield Lake Village holds a public meeting on Thursday August 30 at 7 30 p m in Brookside School auditorium for nominating village officials for the upcoming November election. Frank F Field Clerk.
The board of education offers school children Elyria Fair tickets obtainable from board members and local residents. Peafield School hires for next year include Principal Safith Elyria and Assistant Principal Nial Jones with staff Olive Miller Doris Leach and Louise Rolce. Miriam Ruth Steward born to J J and wife on August 23 at Lorain.
Aug 27 report lists Mr. Mc Intire with wife and Kenneth Jr traveling to Adama county Ohio for a week. Mrs. Fayre and sons Allen and Earl visit Mrs. T Stinebring from Sunday to Wednesday. Mrs. Freda Gross of Linn Kas. stays with Mrs. William Reese Wednesday night. T Pevier and wife of Lorain called on Mrs. T Baldwin. Mrs. Brady and daughter Eulalie with niece Gwendolyn visit Mrs. Townshend for several days. Hubert Day and family also mentioned.
Mildred of Elyria called on Mrs. Alméda Chambers on West River Road Friday evening. Rowland Morris and family, Alec John Morris and wife plan an auto trip to Pittsburgh Sunday morning. H Mahan wife and son Jegse return from a vacation spent east of Pittsburgh.
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