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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1924
Page
4
Lorain police arrested sixteen men at two Broadway locations for gambling. In municipal court, nine pleaded guilty and were fined costs. The remainder entered not guilty pleas and face trial next week.
Law and unrest surround the Constable Caesar Cagle slaying as 4000 to 6000 miners prepare a strike. Arrests include Mayor C E Anderson Sheriff George Galli gan and Health Commissioner John Garvalla. Ironically union and Ku Klux Klan tensions surface amid raid leader Glenn Young and a heavy guard deployment by Major General Foreman and 1000 guards.
Opening trading showed strength in many issues with gains in United States Steel, Republic Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and Baldwin Locomotive. Oil and railroad shares were mixed yet resilient as standards like Pan American Petroleum and Standard Oil of California posted changes amid broad sector activity.
In Mexico Missouri on February 11 the mood runs high ahead of the inquest into the death of Sheriff Charles Blum of Audrain county, shot at midnight by a drunken Negro in the Chicago and Alton Railroad yards. Authorities note plans to transport the Negro to St Louis. Also the Elyria soccer match at Lorain was postponed due to snow and cold weather.
New York reports 150 detectives pressed to solve the Louise Lawson case described as the Jewelled moth of Broadway. Her bound gassed body was found in an apartment, with a code message as the latest clue.
A wire from H H Timken of the Timken Roller Bearing Company Columbus and Canton authorizes a 20000 contribution to the Ohio Division American Committee for the Relief of German children. The message came to General Chauncey B Baker. Mansfield item follows.
Victor Murdoch resigns from the Federal Trade Commission after seven years to resume active editorial management at the Wichita Eagle. A former congressman and long-time journalist, Murdoch led FTC actions during World War I and later became a prominent public writer known for clear forceful editorials.
The page reviews 1924 hat styles with a new crowding crown and wide brim, plus a social calendar: Y W A events, teas, and visits among residents. Local obituaries note the death of Mrs. Andrew Barres, Avon. Community members gather at homes in Elyria and Lorain for meetings, dinners, and school activities.
Emma Jane Stales Williams born April 30 1846 New York State died February 8 1924 Kipton Ohio came to Ohio young married Heman Williams in 1868 who preceded her death 23 years ago she and her husband had five children three of whom survive in the district local families Mr and Mrs Adam Geist and Misses Guendolyn and Lela Haigh of Cleveland visited relatives over the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Jorn Hull of Cleveland visited the home of Mrs. Kate Deehont last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Webver welcomed a baby boy born Thursday February 7. The Methocist Society will meet at the church basement next Thursday February 14.
Three items from Paris appear in a small display. The top features a tiny acorn shaped cap with an um trich tip and a stemlike form. A biscuit colored arrow with metallic ribbon bands sits at center. A brocade shape decorates the bottom of the image.
Cleveland live stock market shows receipts of 130 cattle and 500 calves with prices trending lower for cattle and 50 cents higher for calves. Fat steers bring 10 to 11, butcher steers 9 to 19, cows 4.50 to 6.50, and calves 18 to 50?. readings include varying classes from common to select.
Forest Hill coal stored in silos is now free from spoilage at West Side Lumber and Coal Co. Consumers are urged to buy sheltered coal. Prices and availability are promoted as protection against weather losses.
Market reports show lambs and sheep prices by grade, hog receipts at 5000, and various cattle segments with ranges. Grain futures near steady to higher with wheat oats and corn shifting modestly. Liberty Bonds opening figures noted.
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