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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1923

Page

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NCH WITHDRAW OPS FROM RUHR IN LUXEMBURG GA

Fed officers nationwide search yesterday for three escapees from Atlanta Federal prison following a jail delivery. The trio, including the no Chapoian with 21 prior escapes, faced charges for participation in a Nat New York mail scheme. One convict was recaptured. others remained at large, authorities said.

Fed Aderson Atlanta Buddy Nat New York Mail Chapman Hiram Leo- Schmidt Frank

Robbery and murder reported in Clermont county

Dec 31 reports say a posting merchant was found shot in his store after a robbery attempt. The scene showed stamps and merchandise strewn about and gasoline spilled. A revolver lay near the body. police believe the crime occurred during a robbery at Winspear’s store. Investigators pursue leads as officers search the area.

Winspear Posading Merchantea Clermont County Arrang Knight Motor Comlatt

Time Buying inses and land bonds in Chicago city fund

Fragmentary note describes time limit of 1924 autonomy until January 1 while referencing land bonds and the purchase oath of the city fund. The legible names include Dec 31 and Co. of Chicago, indicating a municipal financial matter.

Seere- Srown Automomientil Hal- Co Chiraco

Mayor-Elect Hinkson Takes Office Tomorrow in City

Mayor-elect Harry Hinkson will assume office tomorrow morning and plans initial appointments but will not disclose names until then. He has asked street superintendent John Conabee and rest room matron Mrs. Lottie Miller to resign by January 15. Miller cites civil service protection and sees no reason to resign without charges. Conabee will resign only after charges are sustained. No other resignations were indicated. The paper will not publish tomorrow due to New Year observances as staff take a holiday break.

Harry Hinkson Heas John Conabee Lottie Miller Cnvil Service Commission Hinkson

Flora Graham Sues for Divorce in Lorain

Flora Graham files for divorce from Joseph Graham claiming extreme cruelty and neglect, alleging he becomes intoxicated frequently and beats both her and their daughter during those episodes. She states he has lost affection for the family and seeks a decree dissolving the marriage.

Flora Graham Lorain Joseph Graham Guea Mg Alamons Sien

Elyria Church Buys New Property on East Avenue

The Church of Christ in Elyria voted yesterday to purchase the Robinson property at East Avenue and Temple Court. The sale passed by secret ballot with near unanimity, and plans for a new church are under consideration as the congregation outgrows its current quarters. The site was also being considered by the Woman's Civic Club for a clubhouse, but the church prevailed for church use.

Church of Christ Beats Woman’s Civic Club Robinson East Avenue Church of Christ Robinson Place Temple Court Woman's Civic Club

Death of Leonard J. Ronk at sixteen in Cleveland

Leonard J. Ronk died at five this morning at his home No. 1 Nichols block aged sixteen years two months and twenty four days He was a second year high school student and leaves his mother Mrs Nina Ronk and grandmother Mrs 8 V Rank of Cleveland A Chronicle Telegram newsboy for a period Earlier ill for two months The funeral is set for Wednesday at two from Sudro Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Kirby officiating Burial will follow at Ridgelawn cemetery

Leonard J. Ronk Nichols Block Nina Ronk 8.V. Rank Cleveland Chronicle-Telegram Sudro Edwin Kirby Ridgelawn Cemetery

Irondale couple fined $50 for disorderly conduct

Neighbors reported the alleged misconduct and officers found Sam Cuchinisyi and Freda Lokolcz together at their Irondale street home Saturday night. Both were arrested and found guilty by Mayor Jones, each fined $50 and costs on a disorderly conduct charge.

Sam Cuchinisyi Freda Lokolcz Irondale Street Jones

Lorain Court Fines Liquor Charged Proprietor

John Miraldi proprietor of set drinks kept a place at 9 Broadway in Lorain appeared in court this morning on a charge of illegally possessing liquor. He pled guilty as a second offense. Judge Thompson fined him 750 dollars and costs, the judge ordering immediate cessation of business. Samuel Billings appeared for Major Jones on a battery charge. Billings pled not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under 199 dollars bond.

John Miraldi Broadway Samuel Billings Major Jones Charles Travis

New Lorain Directory to Publish Soon

A new Lorain directory will be published here with compiling of names to begin on Wednesday. The project aims to list local residents and households as part of the upcoming edition scheduled for release.

Lorain Dec Mir

American Missionaries Reported Slain by Bandits Near Peking

American missionaries Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hoff and Mrs. J. Kilen were captured near Esago Yang by bandits. Reports say the Hoff couple were killed after resisting capture, though initial confirmations were unclear. The American Legation called for their release and for strong action against the bandits tied to Laoyan.

Peking China Bernard Hoff Esago Yang Hoffs J. Kilen Legation Foreign Office Shanghai Esan Yang Laoyangren

Mayor Asaph Jones Concludes Term With City Review

The outgoing mayor presents a six year progress review praising departmental heads and staff. He cites completed projects including miles of street work and a new water filtration plant, emphasizing cooperation and efficiency despite prior friction.

Ciuty Tme Rits

Denver Widower Adopts Woman as Daughter at 24

Denver district court granted 16 year old widower Charles Eichold permission to adopt 24 year old Ethel Webb after he testified he wanted an heir and a home for her. Webb said her husband deserted her and she was willing to become Eichold’s daughter.

Denver Ethel Webb Todny Butler Charles Eichold Eichold

Two Dead Two Hurt in Hercules Powder Plant Blast

A blast in the mixing room at the Hercules Powder Plant in Emporium Pa kills OrHe Walker and Charles Mansfield both Emporium employees and leaves two other men seriously injured. The explosion rattled a 25 mile area and caused heavy property damage to nearby premises. The incident occurred today near Ridgeway Pa.

Ridgeway Hercules Powder Emporium OrHe Walker Charles Mansfield

Thunder Lightning Storm Hits Elyria City

A heavy storm struck Elyria with thunder and lightning followed by torrential rain. The morning felt spring like and warmer than recent days, with forecasts predicting more rain and a cold spell later this evening.

Funeral for Tony Jones Held in Ridgeville

Funeral services for Tony Jones of Columbia who died in a Wednesday automobile accident on Root road Ridgeville were held in the afternoon. Anton Urhap of Columbia Staten val was a hero Columbia of meters.

Tony Jones Columbia Ts Life Root Road Ridgeville Anton Urhap Staten Val

Building permits total near 400000 in past year

City issued permits totaling about 400000 for ninety new houses priced from 1000 to 20000. The year showed a fair builder’s season with a finish near present, and the total permits across months reached 867855, though down from last year due to lack of large blocks. Builders anticipate a busier year ahead.

Plan for a national university for ex convict students

Dec 31 1920 Washington plans disclose a national university for ex convicts. E B Dudding of the Prisoners Relief Society says land is secured and seeks Rockefeller Foundation funds to fund the first building. The faculty would be composed entirely of former inmates to better understand student needs.

Washington E.B. Dudding The Prisoners Relief Society Dudding Rockefeller Foundation Prisoner's Relief Society

Last Minute Rush For Auto Licenses In Lorain County

A surge of activity filled the Lorain County Automobile Club as people crowded the license office hall. Officials announced that all motorists must have auto licenses by January first or be barred from driving, prompting a frantic last minute effort.

Lorain County Automobile Club

Three Felyrians Arrested in Lorain After Argument

In Lorain, Tee 21 c Voseie Nie iler and San Pors¢ al of Elg Tea were arrested following a dispute on 2nd Street near Pead Street. They allegedly damaged property and faced charges including assault and trespass. Judges set fines and costs totaling $25 and additional fees.

Dreardet

Ohio Auto Toll Tops Nine Hundred For Year

Dayton report tells of a 14 year old boy Stanley Burkhart who died after leaping a nine foot air duct during a dare, then describes Ohio traffic death tolls for 1923. It notes Cleveland leads with 179 auto fatalities, over 1,000,000 residents in Cuyahoga County, and county by county figures including Akron Youngstown Stark and Hamilton. The piece closes with Marietta reporting no deaths and Washington and Jefferson counties cited, continuing on page 8.

Dayton Stanley Burkhart Stanley Reibold Cleveland Ohio Lorain County Curahoga County Akron Stark Youngstown Allen County Lucas Franklin Hamilton Hamilton County Franklin County Marietta Marietta International News Service Washington County Jefferson County Steubenville

Fires, cold blast kill and injure in Denver area

Denver reports one death and others burned or injured as fires linked to overheated furnaces and stoves erupt amid a brutal cold wave. Across the nation, subzero readings intensify blizzards and widespread damage from Montana to Texas, with wires down and cattle losses feared.

Denver Colo Chicago Dee Rock Springs Wyoming Anaconda Montana Helena Miles City Palmer Lake Colorado Springs Nebraska Lincoln Kearney Farm N. D Fonde du Lac Sconsin Texas Okahoma Mereu Greaboe Tusa Moines Iowa

Aged recluse found dead in ruin on outskirts

Report from millers district describes the discovery of an elderly recluse living alone for decades in a rudely built cabin near here. Authorities note the body was found amid stormy conditions with limited nearby habitation and unclear circumstances surrounding the death.

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NCH OPS Ruhr Luxemburg United States Reilwaukee Schmidt Y. Haynes Macon New Dis Tevolver Patis France Germany Francs Berlin Paris Lusembourg Luxembourg GITY Enl Elyria Church Newse Lorain Brqze Toter NEW Lorain Directory A. BR. Jones Asaph Jones Dong So Job Hercules Powder Co Elyria
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