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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1924
Page
7
A holly trimmed Christmas candy package laced with bichloride of mercury was mailed to six year old George Esminger. His grand aunt Miss Hattie Mosier ate some and is in serious condition. the rest of the family did not partake. Search was begun for the poisoner.
Albany dispatch notes the 1930s style inaugural will feature a woman, Mrs Florence Knapp of Syracuse, sworn in as oath administrator for Governor Alfred E. Smith. The old DeWitt Clinton chair, once in the Executive Chamber, will be on display in the Assembly Chamber as the ceremony proceeds.
Judgments entered in Western Reserve Finance Co. against Robert and Manda Moligo for notes totaling 332.84 in Lorain before Judge A R Webber. Separately Julia Mikranek denied slander claims in Avon Lake, while Maro sues Mikranek for slander. A cistern bill of 189.20 is pursued by Louis Mulder against David and Anna Freeland. A. Fox fined 7.20 for overtime parking in Parked Overtime case. Reckless driving reports filed by W E Boyd near 110 Brooklyn Street.
The federal Board of Tax Appeals ruled against the government in its bid to collect 95200 additional tax from the National Refining Company of Cleveland for 1917. The board held that filing an amended return does not extend the five year statute of limitations.
Paris reports Premier Herriot may be up for a limited time tomorrow and hopes to be well enough to resume duties by Thursday after several weeks of illness from grippe and inflammation.
AFRINGTON reports concerns that the newspaper industry could be damaged by a new postal rate plan. The unnamed source cites the elevated postage as a threat to publication viability amid ongoing industry pressures.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture settled the question of which tree makes the best Christmas tree. The agency states fir trees are best, with spruce a close second, though the holiday spirit matters most.
The Y M C A announced that tonight’s indoor baseball game for the Industrial League championship is postponed a week. Captains notified, fans reminded, and a large turnout expected next week as the leaders finally settle the title.
The Spirit of the U S A now showing at the Grand theatre is a patriotic piece that recalls days of enlistment and cross country service. It features Williards review and a Salvation Army role with scenes of battles and heroic sacrifice. Soldiers day is announced for tomorrow.
The Elyria Rotary Club held a 12 o'clock Christmas luncheon at the Y M C A. Rotarians greeted absent members and officials. A teleprompter message from Cha ig was read, and letters from Clarence Collings and other officers were discussed.
A Belgrade dispatch reports Albanian rebels entered Piræ and captured Scutar near the capital. Other items note Germany’s delayed League of Nations bid and a Paris ambassadorial meeting postponement. Mexico plans a 20 million peseta education funding expansion to rural areas.
Moscow December 28—M Rykoff of the council of Soviet commissioners criticizes Trotzky ism in an interview with International News Service. Glasgow December 28—Pre Christmas riots erupt as police struggle to control crowds amid tenant landlord clashes in the Clyde Bank slum area. London December 20—Strikes and disorder blamed on Perri Bales as damage and shipping disruptions spread across England.
Captain Jef fries says Christmas dinners will be served at 1 30 PM tomorrow December 24 from the Salvation Army Hall. Those in need may call the Hall or send someone to request baskets. Bells on windy corners have urged public generosity for kettle funds.
A collage of brief items reports wartime commendations for Marion W. Wilkinson, plans and whispers of a New York march by “Hopeless Red Boy” Mr Zero, talks of a new bathing beach near the Lincoln Memorial, and U S commerce export highs. Also notes hearings on a postal bill, a Philadelphia suicide, a expected White Christmas, a Chicago blizzard, a Balkan murder in Milan, and a Tokyo delegation visit seeking talks at the U S Embassy.
A protest is planned concerning unclear Pacific region events involving Lae United and Amiae with Edsar Baneref noted as present. Details and exact actions remain unspecified.
Meenicqo City reports that Wes is expected to depart within six months to make a substantial payment on war debt using economic measures implemented by President Calles. In the brief period since taking office in Betsge, he has achieved savings of 25,000,000 pe SOs.
In Lorain on December 28 the Kiwanis Club hosted sixty children from a clinic team under the Eliph auspices. The group enjoyed a fine noon meal at Hotel Lorain with four children each brought on cots from St Joseph's hospital.
Mrs Ed Mathews of 1408 Middle Avenue wife of the Chief Deputy Sheriff was severely burned on the arms when she touched a furnace at home and fell against a hot pipe while attending the unit this morning.
The present cold snap forms ice on the river but the surface is wavy and unsafe. Skating spots are few and the ice will not be safe unless cold continues. Youngsters await more snow to use their coasting sleds. Cascade park hill is covered but not ready. a couple more inches would improve surfaces citywide.
A shipment of blankets, comforters, clothing, overalls, shoes and toys was received by the Lorzin County Farm Bureau for distribution among rural tornado sufferers. The gifts are from the County Women's Club of Loudonville Ashland county, with County Agent Hl Rogers supervising the distribution to those destitute in the storm area.
The Sunday school class of Caroline Guild enjoyed a Christmas party at Helen Orentz’s home in Amherst with decorations, games, contests, and a lunch. Attendees included Caroline Guild Claire Teasdale Helen Bestman Virginia Gillman Florence Boley and Helen Orcutt.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ralph Baetz will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Forest street home. Rev BE Spell will officiate and the burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs Henry Plato and Mrs Helen Kline hosted the Au Courant Giub at Jackson Street for a Christmas party. The well decorated home featured a dinner in the dining room and a Christmas tree with gifts. Guests enjoyed cards and a splendid time, with two guests noted as present.
In the Gaia alleys last night the Rich Wires swept the Studebakers 3 games to 0 in the Industrial league. The Barbers and JLeedale Shafer Barbers battled. the Gaias won two of three frames.
Miss Marion Hollins, former National Woman's Golf Champion, said she would not be a member of the American team for the British championships next spring. She plans to go to California next month to defend her Pendle Beach title.
In WindsorJohnny Mellon of Detroit won a ten round decision over Bobby Ward of St Paul. In DetroitJohn Weber stopped Jack Helko in the third. In BrooklynTommy OBrien beat Johnny Lombardo ten rounds. Jack McVey defeated Vic Hirsch ten rounds in New York. Mickey Brown beat Tommy Lynch on a foul at Madison Square Garden. Spencer Garner beat Jack Naumer in New York ten rounds. In MiamiMike Wallace knocked out Randy Moore in three rounds. Jimmy Lewis outpointed Young Trevor ten rounds. Frankie Moran stopped Artie OLeary in seven rounds.
Washington report shows over 69,000 arrests for prohibition violations in the last year. Criminal fines and forfeitures totaled 5.7 million dollars, with civil liabilities adding 855 thousand. About 2 million dollars in whiskey stills remain in government bonded warehouses.
A brief social note records a pleasant affair honoring Mrs AL Flu Neufer and Miss Jose Wengle with attendees and light entertainment.
Myron Soote of Lorain called on Mrs. McLeod on Jackson Street yesterday. Doris Maddock returned to Vap North Dakota after visiting Cleveland and Lorain friends. June Paterson burial near Niagara Falls referenced with Oberlin interment. County residents, students from Ohio State University and Columbus visitors spread across Lorain Cleve land and Elyria during the holidays.
Cattle receipts 200 head inch higher by market day with top at 17.60. Hog receipts 500 head steady with hog prices around 9.75 to 10.25 for Yorkers and heavies near 10.50. Pigs and stags show lighter demand with varied quotes across categories.
Chicago grains opened steady with wheat unchanged to 1-8 down, corn 1-8 to 3 Sup, and oats unchanged to 1-4 down. Initial quotes list May and July contract prices for wheat corn and oats with slight variations.
Report from New York dated December confirms Frank Vanderlip is still ill at his Scarborough home with typhoid fever. Also noted is the detention of Bern Sirro in the Tombs for alleged blackmail involving Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and Philip Kip Rhinelander, both prominent New York social figures.
A box of Flowers and a potted plant from Hecock Floral Co offered for sale in Elyria. The business advertises direct-to-you options from 003 Broad St, highlighting local floral selections grown and sold locally.
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