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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1923

Page

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Miners Die As 160 Ton Tank Crashes At Sharon Plant

At Petroleum Iron Works in Petroleum Pennsylvania a 160 ton air pressure tank collapsed while workers repaired it killing John Saleric 26 and two unidentified foreigners and injuring several others including Evan Davis Peter Williams and Richard Matthews. The injured were taken to Buhl Hospital.

Sharon John Saleric Petro-leum Iron Works Petroleum Evan Davis Peter Williams Sous Werhert Victor Hubbard Ohio Joseph Clark Meadville Richard Matthews Marterstock North Sharon Peter Verettia Buhl Hospital

Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn For January 18 Start

The article lists men chosen as grand and petit jurors for the January roof court opening January 15. Named jurors include Fred A. Rubin Burt L. Crosby George A. Clark Lorain Elmer Gibson 5 Sudro BE Hagnue C G Converse Dan Campbell John Bath W J Hillier R C Chrittenden Rochester Percy Barber Amherst George Aston John Cawtey Brighton Stephan Jacobs Geo Yanatos Fred H. Weigand Lorain Homer Barrett Wellington H A Barnard Dell Johnson Sam Beal D G Erman E Dunham A E Baus Chas Tr Miller Elyria Frank Hewett Thomas Ward Kim Jon.

W i Fred A. Rubin Burt L. Crosby George A. Clark Lorain Elmer Gibson Sudro Be.hagnue C. G. Converse Dan Campbell John Bath W. J. Hillier Hlyria R. C

Massey Announces Mother Dies in Toledo

Mrs. Flossie Massey of 42 East River Street learns of her mother Mrs. George Pease age 54 in Toledo who died last Saturday. She is survived by her husband two sons Claude D Mehl and George Pea Toleden, her daughter and two sisters Mrs. Mary Roe and Mrs. Lida Hni Lorain. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Berlinville.

Flossie Massey East River Street George Pease Toledo Claude Dmehl George Pea Toleden Massey Mary Roe Hurog Lida Hni Lorain Berlinville

Store Window Burglary on West Broad Street

A store window in front of Les Store on West Broad street was broken into last night. Two pairs of shoes were stolen, a black Oxford and a high tan pair.

Les West Broad Street

Death toll climbs with 1922 tally higher than 1921

The city health official notes 1922 saw 224 deaths versus 167 in 1921 a rise of 57. The list memorializes elderly residents lost to illness and age with numerous names and dates from January to March. Continued on page 8.

George French Liftiska Fubk Francis B. Haines James Lee Grundy Joé Horvath Frederick Cline John Gerhartinger John Andrews John Guronich iTranis Sanders Orville Work Daniel Prentice Henry Chen Mil Greniers Ada Burker Mathew E. Davidson

Aged Mother Attacked by 72-Year-Old Man in Home

Leo Henke, 72, attacked his mother at their Beech Street home after an argument over $506. Neighbors called police within minutes. Henke fought back and was jailed. A bunk collapsed during detention, but he recovered. Mayor Jones later fined him 25 dollars plus costs after a sister pleaded for leniency.

Leo Henke Atta Ater Beechstre Land of Dreams Jones Mavror Jones

Local Booze Toters Fined for Illegal Wet Goods

Police found Mike Kordeleski at the corner of Lodi and West River street with a bottle of raisin jack he tried to dispose of. He pled guilty before Major Jones and paid a fine plus costs. This marked a second offense for illegal alcohol.

Mike Kordeleski Lodi West River Street Major Jones

Former sheriff Backus feted by county officials

Former sheriff N. D. Backus was honored by county officials in the courthouse as Judge H. G. Redington presented him with a bath robe and smoking jacket. Redington praised Backus for his efficient leadership and broad grasp of duties.

N. D. Backus County Commissioners Office Court House H. G. Redington Judge Redington Fisra Savings and Trust Co Rice

Milk prices advance with one cent quart hike

Announced that the price of milk rose by one cent per quart starting January 1. Pints remain at ten cents. No change announced for other sizes.

Wellington Man Named Court Bailiff

J.C. Jackson of Wellington was appointed court bailiff by Tidge A. R. Webber and began duties this morning replacing Fred Underhill, now sheriff. Jackson, formerly in real estate, will live in Wellington, Lorain. Rail traffic halted twelve hours after Nickel Plate and Baltimore & Ohio locominers collided at a crossing in Lorain with no injuries.

J.C. Jackson Wellington Tidge A. R. Webber Fred Underhill Mr. Jackson Lorain Baltimore & Ohio

Employers Hand $1,000,000 Business to Workmen

In obedience to the late wife’s wishes two men who had earned about £60,000 annually from the business will act as advisers at six cents a day. Dir Br. has offered to buy the employer’s working capital for $250,000.

Acte Dir Br

Three Plans Offered to Settle German Reparations

Premier Bonar Law submitted three settlement plans for German reparations to the allied premiers conference in Paris. The proposals include a reduced gold mark total, a four year moratorium, and an international loan as key elements. The British plan, outlined by the foreign office, also cites creation of an international reparations board including the United States.

Paris A. Bonar Lay England Germany London United States Bonar Law Foreign Office

Interior Secretary Fall Resigns Cabinet Post March Fourth

Washington January 2 Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall has submitted his resignation effective March 4 next and it has been accepted by President Harding. The move marks the first cabinet change since Harding formed his administration. Fall cited a desire to devote time to personal affairs.

Fall Washington Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Pall Bert Hauiding White House Sme Harding 7 Nation United Sto Preny Court Teowas Rey Fall

Revolt in Mosul as Turks Demand Annexation

Angora reports Turks in Mosul revolt threatening to join Turkey. Britain, holding the territory under mandate, faces pressure as Arabs push for independence while Turkey seeks return of Mosul. Meanwhile unrest and clashes occur in Turin with casualties among guards and fascists.

Amsara Tofiar Mosul Near East Angora Mesentamia Turkey Kingdom of Arak Moasul Trak Mesopotamia

City Council Set to Discuss Electric Rates and Franchise

The city council plans a regular meeting Wednesday evening to reexamine the electric rate ordinance and consider passage. The street railroad committee will confer with Supt. Coen about a new Yellow Line franchise tomorrow afternoon.

Street Railroad Supt. Coen Yellow Line

Oberlin Bogze Party Ended With Raid

Mayor Henry Smith Officer Brickley and J. D. Yosant interrupted an all night New Year dance at 6 30 am visit to Mrs Bessie Evans 45 Pleasant Street She poured wine into a sink while Brick Jey seized raisin jack as evidence The bottle was seized and Mrs Evans paid a 140 fine plus costs

Oberlin Jan Henry Smith Brickley J. D. Yosant Sirs Bessie Evans S. Pleasant Street

Teacher Dies in Auto Crash In Columbus

Miss Frances Allen a Ashtabula schoolteacher died a few hours after a two car collision in Columbus. Miss Anna Osterland Allen guest of Miss Allen was injured, Fred Moor driver and Lester Edwards remained unhurt. Edwards car carried ten occupants and wreckage disrupted traffic near McMillen Avenue.

Columbus Frances Allen Anna Ostah Ashtabula Fred Lester Edwards Miss Allen Fred L. Allen Qhin State University Osterland McMillen Edwards

Bank Call Issued on Condition of State and National Banks

The Washington comptroller issued a call for reports on the condition of state and private banks as of December 29. In Lorain the bank clearances totaled 18.39 million dollars for the period, about 50 thousand less than the previous year according to the Lorain Clearing House association report.

Washington Columbus Scot Lorain Jan Lorain Clearing House Association

Dixie Flyer wreck near Macon injures many

Fifteen aboard the Dixie Flyer traveling from Jacksonville to Chicago were injured when the train derailed six miles from Macon Georgia. Nine coaches left the rails with six tumbling down a twelve foot embankment. The most seriously hurt inclines Mrs Kitchens of Waycross. Officials attributed the cause to a broken rail and the damaged cars saved further harm.

Macon Jacksonville Chicago Wag Kitchens Waycross Georgia. Central Georgia Atlanta Southern Railway

Harley Higgins Dies Suddenly at 28 Rites Set Wednesday

Harley M. Higgins 28 of Griswold Road died Sunday after a brief illness and convulsion. He was superintendent at Elyria Belting and Machinery Co. He is survived by his wife three children Roberta Vincent and his parents Mr and Mrs Higgins and five brothers. Funeral services will be held at his parents home 298 Wooster Street Wednesday at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev William Flammer. Burial at Tiidzelawn.

Harley M. Higgins Griswold Road Elyria Belting & Machinery Co Ren Roberta Vincent Higgins Wooster Street William Flammer Tiidzelawn

Garbled Note on Accident Involving Girl in Front Seat

Fragmentary report describes a collision and a fall involving a young girl in a front seat. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply an automobile incident with injuries.

Local Schools Reopen After Holiday Pause

Schools reopen this morning after a week vacation and the new addition to the technical high school will be ready in a few days. Classes in the old Washington building will be transferred as the semester resumes with renewed vigor.

Technical High Washington

Millionaire's Son Freed of Murder

Ward Company heir is freed after a Westchester murder case involving Clarence Peters. Defense argued insufficient evidence to sustain the charge as district attorney admitted doubt about conviction. Continuous testimony and a new district attorney weighed in on the case.

Th. Mill E Ward Company Seeger Ward Clarence Peters West Chester County Peters Isaac N. Mills Arthur Reland

Fire damages rear paper building with no loss

A blaze burned a paper pile at the rear of a building near 119 East Avenue. The fire occurred yesterday and caused property damage but no injuries or loss of life were reported. Fire crews contained the flames and prevented further damage.

William Fox East Avenue Terday

Tragic New Year Murder In Newark

William Lowe, a 35 year old Black man from Pittsburgh, shot and killed 45 year old white woman Mrs Messie Connell at her 3812 Hudson Avenue apartments. He then slashed his own throat, nearly decapitating himself, and collapsed near the victim as her daughter Marie Connell alerted authorities.

Newark William Lowe Pittsburghk Messie Connell Hudson Avenue Marie Connell

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