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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR shows a Green Bay related case with names like Offen and Champney, references to a payroll session, a county conference, and a request for relief. The text is garbled but hints at testimonies, a judge, and discussions on proceedings and accusations.
James Tosaw, 45, and his wife were near death after Tosaw shot his wife and then attempted suicide. Believed motive centers on his wife seeking a divorce amid accusations of infidelity, in Lotawa.
Dn Alfonso Molin former mayor of San Salvador has been elected president. In Columbus Ohio medals were awarded to seven farmers by Dean Vie vian of Ohio State University for joining the hundred bushel corn club. Ohio farmers averaged 39 bushels per acre, led by William Gilmore of Creston with 134.31 bushels.
Mrs. C. B. Simmons of Portland introduces a bill in the state legislature requiring all applicants for marriage licenses to undergo physical and mental examinations by competent physicians. Failure to pass would bar issuance of licenses to marry.
London reports Margot Asquith, wife of former Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, debuting a new style by donning a wrap resembling Egyptian mummy wrappings, described as a loose gown inspired by tumbling bands of cloth and ancient burial dress.
In Dayton on February 2 the court ruled that juveniles of both sexes and unmarried women cannot hear the murder trial of Irvin Layer, accused of killing 14 year old Arthur Moore. Jury selection continues. women summoned for jury duty were excused. Layer, nicknamed the rabbit man, was captured after eluding authorities for a year following luring schemes.
United Textile Workers campaign targets Southern cotton mills for unionization. West Australian experiments show high quality paper from common eucalypts. University of Washington chemists announce a blasting powder made from wood sawdust and Lamamcuite nitrate, costing 4 to 6 cents a pound, non freezing and slow acting for stump blasting. Mrs Lois T Roach, sheriff of Graves county Kentucky, seeks re election.
An advertisement touts Kowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers as a fast remedy for chest tightness congestion and pain from colds rheumatism backache neck stiffness and sore muscles. It claims heat penetrates quickly and relieves congestion in minutes, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
A scanned price list shows packing stock and fresh produce rates including eggs per dozen for Ohio firsts and Western firsts, cheese and butter per pound, spring chickens and ducks by weight, live geese, apples per bushel, beans cabbage onions various prices, potatoes by 115 lb sack, and sweet potatoes. Notable items include eggs per dozen, York broilers, Nut Polho per pound, and hothouse tomatoes with local currency values.
New York and Cleveland report brisk demand in leading issues with gains in Baldwin, Studebaker, and Pan American Petroleum. Chicago wheat opens steady to higher while corn oats stay unchanged. Liberty bonds post opening quotes. A British trades union plan for amalgamation appears in coverage alongside notes on the Delicious apple harvest and a mosaic pavement in Lisbons Rolling Motion Square.
German miners report a French soldier shot a miner near Brechten as anti allied attacks intensify. A German mob attacked English members of the inter allied military control and damaged consulates, with fifteen shots fired. Authorities called out the city and suburbs to disperse the mobs amid ongoing unrest. The page also lists a long catalog of groceries and prices.
Mrs Ethel Lebkisher reports her uncle Sam Sheets of near Wooster is seriously ill with pneumonia. Virgil Donavan buys Clit Holbrook’s shay-baler and will move from Charlie Spencer farm to Sullivan. Charlie Spencer farm case went to court. Ella Wells of Cleveland petitions for partition and buys part of the home for 1300 dollars to use as a summer home. Mary Domas in West Salem on business hears her brother’s wife in Fairfield is poorly with asthma. Road remodeling proposals for Sullivan area discussed with state aid uncertain. Farm Bureau ladies to meet at Mrs John Cummings home on Feb Tth to sew dresses.
William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's prime minister, sits at his desk in the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa as photographers capture the moment. The scene reflects a formal, sober portrait of the country’s leader in the Senate chamber surroundings.
Prices for Wheat No 3 and coal types are listed with cash price and a 50 discount. Solvay coke is quoted at 15 80 per unit. The text references Gates Cern Ghaten Mram Pocahontas Harghois Gorhem and cash discount on all grades.
An advertisement touts Joint-Ease as a miraculous remedy for stiff inflamed or rheumatic joints. It claims quick skin absorption and lasting relief, promising users can resume active walking and sports. Phillips drug stores and others report strong demand for this "wonder working substance."
A jumble of social mentions covers marriages in Michigan, visitors to Ashland area, and local farm bureau activities. Items reference Mrs J A Elliott and Chas Waart family, Ann Laughery and Evelys Witber, and Orrie Finkel. A Cleveland poultry show prize winner is noted, and patterns for skirt drafting are shared among Rochester and Wellington farm bureau ladies.
Wellington reports a busy week with Farm Women's Club sewing basket covers at Mrs. Walter Shepard's home and a covered dish luncheon. Entre Nous girls met at Mrs. B. Curtice for needlework and music. A Masonic dance, praised for success, is planned for next Thursday. F. C. E. held a regular lodge business meeting, and Granuna Hog Day headlines local events with Matt and Jeff at the Opera House and a bake sale by Circle No. 7 of the M. E. Church at Singer Sewing Machine store Saturday morning.
A large crowd plans to accompany the basketball team to West Park this evening after a community gathering at the store and theater. Local residents and fans from Testea will attend the show and cheer the team as they travel for the game.
Columbus reports progress in the trial of Charles Mithoefer, alleged quarter of Cleveland highwaymen linked to Patrolman Koehler’s murder, heading to the jury. Toledo notes the death of merchant Martin Neuhauser, once a guard at Booth’s trial, amid wartime memories. Columbus also cites Ohio State University president Dr W O Rempston criticizing city housing during farmers week events.
Miss Alma Wagner of Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents in Avon. Mrs. Martha Henson visited Lorain friends. Miss Alice Chester visits Elyria. The True Blue Class meets next Saturday evening at Mary and Irene Goughs. The W W A of the Baptist church holds an all day meeting next Tuesday at the Herbert home. The Parent Teachers Association holds its monthly meeting at Avon High School next Tuesday evening with Rev. Hunter speaking. Mr and Mrs Howard Walker and others attended the infant funeral of Mr and Mrs Percy Nead of Elyria Thursday afternoon. Mrs Schlecht called to Cleveland for daughter’s illness. Mrs Joseph Alten visits sister in Cleveland.
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