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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
16
The Swedish Ballet performed at the Rialto theatre to a modest audience. The troupe trained well and earned praise for dances including Swedish Folk dances, a divertissement, The Foolish Virgins, and a travesty about a Swedish emigrant landing in New York.
Lester Jerome Richmond 81 died at his East Main street home after a three week illness. Born in Akron and raised in Penfield, he lived in Wellington most of his life and served over three years in the Union Army Co. B. He was a G A R member and leaves his wife and children Frank Elmer Mrs Hull and RR Richmond. Funeral at his home Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Record.
County officials who visited Ashland to discuss taxes on Buckeye Pipeline and another oil firm held a long talk but reached no conclusion. The companies proposed paying zero percent of their valuation, which some officials favored though not all were satisfied. A further meeting is planned to seek an agreement.
In Lima on February 15 Mrs C G P Finfrock, grief stricken by her mother's death, killed herself by poison after an attempted murder of her husband. She died at City hospital. At her mother's funeral she cried I will be with you soon and relatives suspected her plan.
Senate oil probes widen with testimony denying payments from Sinclair and refuting high price claims on the Marion Star sale. Alaska lease disputes and Denby Fall coal issues are aired as Coolidge is urged to review Naval Reserve matters. Woman dies in Cincinnati gas stove fire.
Eleven county high schools will send teams to a Saturday event at Oberlin College gymnasium. Avon Lake Avon Columbia Grafton Belden Penfield Brighton Caden HerTietts Brownhelm South Amherst compete for boys and girls titles with trophies and a limited five minute quarters format.
S Glenn Young ruled Herrin Illinois as a self styled dictator backed by the Ku Klux Klan. He deposed the police chief and defied federal troops before stepping down and surrendering his weapons after a period of violent town turmoil in Williamson County.
Prince Albrecht Eugene of Württemberg wed Princess Nadjeda sister of ex king Ferdinand of Bulgaria. A banquet photo followed by a fire during the ceremony burned and flames were fought. The royal couple were later arrested on charges of liquor possession and intoxication.
Steadying sentiment marks the opening as fractional advances dot the list. MuPont drops over two points to 142 1/4 while General Motors and copper shares show varied movements. United States Steel and Bethlehem rise, and Studebaker falls 1/4 to 13.
COLUMBUS Feb 15 Charles Brooks Rondville lives today at the Ohio penitentiary because Governor Donahey granted him a 28 day stay of execution so his attorneys can appeal for a review by the supreme court. He was to be electrocuted this morning for the murder on November 27 1922 of Harry Burns in Worby county during a quarrel over money.
At the 6:30 pm hour the New York stock market fell broadly with losses from 1 to over 5 points. General Electric dropped 5.5 to 211, railroads weakened with Atchison 0.5 lower to 99.25, B&O 0.875 down to 57.125, Southern Railway 0.625 to 45.5, oils and steels led declines with Sinclair Oil down 1.5 to 2.25, Producers and Refiners 0.875 to 36.625, California Petroleum 0.890 to 23.125, Mayland 0.75 to 36.75, Pacific Oil 1.25 to 51.25, and other sectors also retreating 1 to nearly 3 points.
Receipts and prices reported across markets include Cleveland livestock with cattle calves sheep and hogs. grain at Chicago with wheat corn oats and futures. Liberty bonds opening quotes in New York. Major rail and steel company mentions appear as part of a broad industrial listing.
Elizabeth Vary of Lorain sues Alex Vary for divorce claiming extreme cruelty including fits of anger that damage furniture and illness from his conduct. she seeks alimony. Nellie Schier also sues for alimony from husband Sam Schier after a troubled marriage begun last October with reports of ill treatment.
American Red Cross field representative Ebba Drupe travels from Seward to Nome across 2400 miles by boat and dog sled to organize Red Cross work in Alaska. She serves Eskimos and Indians, cooks on a steamboat, and reports saving costs while expanding relief across eleven chapters in the remote territory.
An old advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments by removing catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation. It asserts prior surgeries including appendicitis and gallbladder issues and promises money back after one dose. Sold by all druggists.
Report notes a vogue among women of fashion to have their portraits painted while they sleep. The phenomenon reflects a curious blend of beauty culture and modern salon practice.
In North Elyria on February 15 Miss Helen Kellar is ill with scarlet fever. The Markley school closed for two days because of the outbreak. A wedding anniversary and local visiting occurred as families gathered for the event. In Washington the Senate foreign relations committee urged ratification of a treaty allowing British ships to import liquor to U S ports under seal for enforcement by prohibition agents within an hour of shore.
Members of Barbers Local No. 592 will attend services for late brother W J Peaberthy at his home 248 7th St Sunday at 22 o clock. C H Kopp, President. L J Rose, Secretary.
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