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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1923
Page
4
Mrs Jobo Healy, trapped on the third floor as flames swept a West Side tenement, hurled her twin babies from a window before leaping after them. The mother and one infant died instantly, the other child gravely ill. Healy later died from internal injuries. Firemen and tenants endured a chaotic escape as ladders rose and two firefighters suffered burns.
In Cincinnati on February 26 Mary Flinchman aged 18 drank poison from a bottle after her fiance Robert Bandman prepared to leave. She collapsed at Spencer House and later recovered after ambulance and hospital treatment. Bandman promised to return.
Ten dead and sixty injured were reported after a collapse during a fire in an apartment house in Coimbra, with the tragedy noted from Lisbon dated February 26. The same date the U.S. Supreme Court denied rehearing petitions in a Chicago postal robbery case involving Vincenzo, Cosmo, Edward C. Gierum, and Timothy D. Murphy.
The Lorain County Poultry Association formed at the Elka temple with over thirty members. Officers elected: President H. H. Hall, Vice President F. R. Eckler, Secretary Treasurer Claude Bivins. An executive committee includes Howard Rogers Eugene Sites George Bush and John Baker. A poultry edition of the Chronicle Telegram is planned.
The police department did not check if grocery stores were open on Sunday. Chief Stankard said residents with information of violations could swear to an affidavit at the police station and a warrant would be issued. Last summer stores could open for soft drinks ice cream and similar items.
John Delaney, 35, was injured in Cincinnati when his artificial left leg slipped as he stepped from a car. He fell and fractured his right leg. He recalled a prior accident that led to amputation of the left leg. He was hospitalized after the incident.
A Lorain delegation asked county commissioners to light the Erie avenue bridge over the Black River under a Lorain merchants plan. Concrete poles spaced along the street would carry electric light, phone and streetcar lines, with 600 candle power lamps, aligning with the lighting engineer’s plan. The commissioners approved and work will start when the broader plan is finished.
Mrs. C. C. Bowers of 126 Grace Court is called to Sterling Kansas due to the serious illness and death of her sister Mrs. Sam Desmond. She was also sister to Sid Hancock of this city. Desmond often visited this city, where many regret her demise.
Secretary Wallace warns that a Armour Morris merger would reduce competition as the five largest packers dominate U S slaughter and markets. He notes Armour’s bid to buy Morris with cash and stock valued at about 309 909 in cash 19 9 00 in preferred stock and 16 600 000 in Armour common stock with filings in Delaware. Chicago reports the financing is complete and pending steps.
The article discusses U S plans related to the League of Nations and notes an official statement about international methods. It also reports the Supreme Court's refusal to review a federal commission ruling against the Aluminum Company of America, upholding the commission's order.
Two men Dominic Mastracci and Luigi Gorciati, both miners, are jailed in Steubenville after an attempted holdup at Peoples National Bank near Mt Pleasant. Five suspects total were detained as authorities linked a group to the Mt Gilead bandit case. one officer and a bystander were injured, with weapons recovered from the suspects.
President argues enforcement is hard and repeal would not cure evils, noting many violations yet claiming prohibition improves public conduct and wage-earner families. Padlock provision cited as effective, with regulators reporting success in closing premises.
The text notes a concern about phosphate intake for underweight women and mentions a call to consider Bitro-Phosphate as a possible aid. It references medical or health discussions and implies public interest in enhancing health through chemical remedies.
A two story brick and stone house in Sandusky was wrecked by a gas explosion early today. Mrs Mary Nish escaped with slight injuries. John Moore and his wife of Republic Ohio were badly or slightly injured. George Holzhauer and family upstairs were slightly hurt. Cause under investigation.
A search team in Cleveland is seeking 13 year olds Mary Nieves and Sha Souesen who disappeared from their homes. No trace of the girls has been found locally.
Markets report shows Cleveland produce market and stock prices with steel copper and textile notes. Livestock receipts at Cleveland show cattle calves sheep and lambs with mixed price ranges and slow demand. Chicago oats wheat and liberty bonds opening quotes also listed.
W. W. Leibhorst told police he was crossing the B and Q tracks on Lake avenue Saturday afternoon when an automobile struck him and left him injured. His left arm was hurt and his coat torn as the car sped away.
Reports note a U S Supreme Court order related to West Virginia gas export limits affecting Ohio and Pennsylvania. Other items include notes on Turkish political strife and a Senate census proposal on public wealth, with education leaders meeting in Cleveland and weathering guidance on rope strength and meteors.
Secretary of War Week recommended Representative Thomas Stage for the post of assistant secretary on March 8 in Washington. The move follows the expected departure of JM Warm ersh Terires from the position, signaling a major staffing shift in the War Department.
A patented remedy claims rapid cold cure with a money back promise if ineffective. The tablet package bears the signature of E. W. Grove and lists 36c price in small print.
Vermilion February 26 eighth grade and Tieh school staged a varied program in the High school room. Highlights included songs such as Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful, biographies of George Washington by Ruth Krapp and Martha Washington by Norma Hurlbut, piano solo by Thelma Blanchat, recitation by Virginia Driscoll, poem by Mabel Neiding, a Lincoln letter by Alice Christian, a Pang duet by Ruth Kuhn and Alma Eshman, talks by Supt. W. L. Whiteell and H. B Wood, and a final America song by the school.
Vermilion items recap church society meetings dances and entertainments with names like Mrs Otto Baumhart Pelton Orchestra and John Risden. Community reports include sports results Ely Lodge third degrees and a ship launch at Lorain. Local attendees listed include Edith Taylor Grace Taylor Dorothy Taylor Gladys Schuster and Raymond Leidheiser.
Fractured OCR text discusses a medical claim for a cream or product named Nozema or related term. It mentions soothing eczema and cleansing properties and hints at antiseptic or protective benefits, but the wording is garbled and unclear on specifics or credible evidence.
The list records a string of weekend visits and Saturday travels. Guests include Mrs Berdett Parsons in Cleveland, Phillip Derby in Cleveland, Mrs W Pelton, Miss Treva Bell Waper in Lorain, Miss Edith Kuhl at Shore Head, Miss Blale Gegenheimer in Vermilion, Charley Haber at GP Martin Co., Mr and Mrs Harry Miller of Lorain, Carl Baumhart in Vermilion, Mrs Albert Kuhl in Sandusky, Miss Inez Williams in residence, Miss Alice Ritter in Cleveland, Mrs Otto Baumhart in Lorain, N Lawrence in Cleveland, Earl Miller in Padley, George Leidheiser in Lorain, and Miss Pauline Decker in Cleveland.
Jimmy Murphy drove the Durant special to victory at Beverly Hills to claim a new 250 mile world record in a hard fought race. Bennett Hill finished within five yards, with Murphy averaging 115.6 miles per hour, beating his previous mark by a mile per hour.
The Elyria Gun Club postponed its Washington's Birthday shoot due to weather. A new date will be set as soon as possible.
F G Brenstrup of the Internal Revenue Service will be at the post office from 9 to 3 daily after tomorrow to assist those required to make out income tax returns. He will be there until March.
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