27 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1923
Page
1
A heated council meeting over the Cleveland and South Lorain rail franchise ends with no concession from either side. Judge Webber weighs a contract dated 1913 for power and service, while General Superintendent FM Coen argues the West Avenue route and extended lines threaten costly, single-track operations. The council and rail operators adjourn with stance unchanged.
A bank cashier at the First Pleasant Ghio Peoples Bank in Wheeling was shot during an attempted robbery on Saturday. He died today after being rushed to a hospital. Coroner to review the case. suspect or motive not disclosed.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to a utilities board appointment and state actions, but many words are garbled. It mentions ChosIDY on Utilities Board and a dated note about procedures, with unclear names and places. The readable elements suggest a local government posting or brief note.
Lansing reports that William Z Foster, leader of the Communist Party of America, is to stand trial March 12 in St Joseph on criminal syndicalism charges. Prosecutors claim the 1922 Badgman convention was funded by the party then led by Russia and that Russian officials ordered terror guidance. They allege $26,000 financed the convention and named U.S. political figures among those involved.
In Columbus on February 7, a historic surge of proposed measures floods the General Assembly. Democratic lawmakers push Sunday move efforts and Governor Donahev’s messages, seeking constitutional changes, labor act amendments, tax plans, and broader property classifications, amid a record 625 bills and resolutions introduced this session.
The Lorain Legion filed an answer in a suit to recover a war fund. The document references actions in Levan and Lorain as central to the case. Officials and residents are named in connection with the fundraising effort and alleged mishandling of money.
Becomes a nationwide concern as receivers prepare to publish a report on the $90,000,000 mortgage company finances. William H Hopper, largest stockholder and Cleveland board chair, seeks court appointment of receivers after Josiah Kirby ousted. an involuntary bankruptcy petition follows by three salesmen while officers claim solvency despite listed assets at $90 million.
Columbus February 27 report on prohibitionists and church members backing local dry enforcement. Officials warned that if compliance hinges on communal will, enforcement would falter. Names include James A Venute, George Thielmi Partemorms, Bishop W PooAnderser, and John Cooper among others. the piece mixes local political figures with religious leaders and community tensions over temperance.
A boy reported locked out was found inside a depot, with authorities noting he had access to a seat area. No injuries reported and guardians were contacted for supervision.
Philadelphia and Bucks authorities clash over jurisdiction after Wrehe F Morgan 39 confesses to killing Lillian Gilmore 9 near Neshaminy Creek Croydon. Morgan led police to the body after a dramatic confession and described attacking the child and disposing of the remains, with his sister Dorothy present during questioning.
A fragmented report from Knoxville notes a deceased man tied to a forgery case. Authorities and local mourners recall the individual, with unclear details about charges or proceedings as investigators pursue leads.
A former Ohio woman is held on a knife murder charge after a fatal stabbing. Police report the suspect attacked the victim, slashing the throat and severing a body part, in a suspected domestic incident. The case is under investigation with limited additional details released.
President Harding names Brigadier General Frank T. Hines to lead the United States Veterans' Bureau and promotes Hubert Work from postmaster general to interior secretary. Senator Harry S. New of Indiana nominated to be postmaster general with changes set for March 4 upon Albert B. Fall's retirement.
In New York on February 27 Anna Buzzi a housekeeper for contractor Frederick Schneider was jailed as a material witness after his body was found in his car near Clas son Point. Buzzi admitted living with Schneider claiming him as her husband since his wife’s divorce ten years earlier. Detectives learned she used the name Mrs Schneider at booking and that friends expect a reconciliation between Schneider and his wife. The case unfolds as authorities pursue motives and connections amid a web of relationships and financial disputes.
Fragmented report shows Roberta Bren: Co suing the Flate Cant supp Co over a tonne delivery. The case against Hed Hassel and Fred Haberman appears corrupted by garbled OCR, hindering full details. Dismissal noted in the end with unclear outcomes and dates.
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