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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
16
A blast at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company plant in Zanesville injures several junior workers. Witnesses report a high voltage spark igniting dynamite at a tram freight car near the Hirtom Cairs yard, with debris scattering across the line.
A Republican Central Committee meeting in Columbus endorses Coolidge for renomination. Also in Columbus a veteran rail mail clerk, A D Shaw, 60, died after fainting. burial planned in Pleasant Hollow. Cincinnati reports eye head remarks at an annual meeting. Mansfield notes two Aidco firms seek a wage settlement amid losses.
Markets show little change from last week as prices for fresh fish remain steady. Fresh eel and other catches hold at 50 cents a dozen while storage supply prices rise 2 to 10 cents per pound though demand remains steady with good assortment in slick.
Columbus police say Robert Martin 15 was fatally injured in a hunting accident. Coroner Murphy opened an investigation as authorities consider possible arrest of Pheister in connection with the case.
The Famous Players-Lasky Motion Picture studio in Hollywood will reopen on January 22 after a closure, announced by Jesse L. Lasky, first vice president. Also note Ely Company incorporation in Elyria and a New York divorce case involving William Elis Corey and his former wife.
A jumble of fragmented notes reports potential candidates and party moves across cities including Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Washington. Mentions of William L Mass William Walsh Cox and Arthur Capper hint at forthcoming Republican and Democratic maneuvers ahead of upcoming elections.
The old year’s departure is marked by a Saxon custom of unbalring the house door at midnight. The ritual aims to release the old year and greet the new with renewed welcome.
A nationwide search is underway for Marion Lane daughter of 37, Ria. Police and volunteers follow clues about her disappearance while relatives confirm she was last seen with Robert Johanson and Dave Pers. Local reports identify Leren Sweicart of New Castle as the fiancé of Miss Lane before the wedding date.
Fourteen year old Velma Hullet is celebrated as the pluckiest farmer girl in the Central States. The feature notes her work tending pigs and other duties on the family farm with her father, showcasing rural resilience and youthful farming effort.
In a tight finish at the county fair racetrack, Colanbus and Vanerai traded the lead with a final bid near eight dollars. C. L. Boe of Lom Atiania, California, drew the purse and the resulting placings remained undecided after the last call.
Alumni and friends of Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware O will hear the glee club on KDKA Pittsburg and two other stations Sunday and Monday evenings, December 30 and 31 at 6 30 PM. The program includes choral numbers soloists orchestra and two Wesleyan songs as a nod to old grads.
Prediction that former President Woodrow Wilson will be unanimously elected president of the American Historical Association at the association's annual business session here was made this afternoon by officials of the organization.
E LaDow a longtime Mansfield attorney was suspended for three months by Judge Clevenger in Wilmington after a trial on charges of falsery tied to a stock transfer involving the estate of B L Chase deceased. LaDow also served as secretary of the Manzil Tire and Rutcher Company.
Robert R Dement of Lorai asks court for divorce from Naomi Deme dia alleging extreme cruelty and separation since December 1. He claims she left home three times and kept bad company and conducted correspondence under an assumed name. Dayton notice mentions 1924 Pulitzer races at Wilburn Field on October 2 3 4 with circus arrangements.
The Scouts won 29 to 7 as the team displayed accurate shooting and steady play. Prospective players listed include Archambeau, Harvie Scott, Skinner Skimin, Chuck Wentz, Zour Shultz, and Bill Stryker. team notes indicate a 15-16 year old squad and invite letters to R. Kauffman at 912 Lake Ave for games.
Two series of games roiled last night as Moore Drs took two of three from Ohio Public Service. American Legion and Western Automatic staged a royal battis, with the Legion winning two of three. Totals show the Legion high in two games while the five-game count tied with the Industrial Pin League leaders.
Captain F R McCrary commands the Shenandoah as it undergoes tests ahead of a summer North Pole voyage. The giant airliner conducts a series of performance checks in readiness for the expedition.
The Lorain council met for an adjourned session to clean up old matters and set a course with the new mayor. After adjournment the fresh council convened and began addressing actions and dis se actions.
On December 28 in New York trading, profit taking led to broad stock declines with few exceptions. Corn Products fell 11 points from earlier highs, while Steel Common and other blue chips showed modest losses or minor gains. copper and rails moved little as Studebaker dropped to 105 1 2.
WellingtonDecember 28 High School Glee club under instructor Ais Williams prepares to present the operetta The Liss of lim erick Town. Cast includes Sir Charles Worthington Ros d fcConnell Lady Worthington Hope Shus ter Capt Pomeroy Worthington Andrew Watters Billy McCoys Alice Murray Jose McCoy Lucella Hines Judie Hooley Kingdom tast Justin O Fivynn Paul Shuster Mrs O Finn Adelaide Cole Ezra Hicks James Gott Vat Chauncey Carpenter Mike Wm Sponschor Molly Mavine Sutliff Mr Smith Howard Lehman Mr Parkinston Chauncey Carpenter.
Members of the Missionary Aid Society of the Methodist church gathered at the Memorial church yesterday afternoon. Miss Long Dirham led devotionals and offered special music during an interesting program.
In New York Jack Zivie of Pittsburgh defeated Janson of Milwaukee over ten rounds. Tom Hausner of New York beat Red Chapman in a ten round decision. In Brooklyn Sammy Marker defeated Danny Cohen, also over ten rounds.
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