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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
4
A fire destroyed the Claude Emminger home near Tylersburg killing a man aged 72 and eight of his grandchildren. Mrs Emminger, ill, escaped with burns while the father tried to rescue them. The fire’s cause was undetermined and the coroner ruled no inquest.
In Belvidere a railroad man named Anderson Tyson shot his wife Josie Tyson as she sewed at home then killed himself in a rear shed. Both persons died within minutes. The incident occurred shortly before noon on January 2 in Los Angeles.
Moscow dispatch reports George Tchitcherin predicting Britain and Italy will recognize the Russian Soviet government soon and that the United States may join the recognition effort. In Washington, War Secretary Weeks recommends promoting Col. William P. Burnham to brigadier general, now commanding Presidio of San Francisco. Also in D.C. Henry M. Robinson, linked with Dawes and Young on the Paris reparations inquiry, conferred with Secretary Hughes.
In Cincinnati on January 2 the Seventy-fifth anniversary convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science concluded after a seven day session. Springfield reports that funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Rickly Memorial Auditorium for former Superintendent D Saunders, 65, of the Masonic Home. Burial will follow at the Masonic Home Grounds.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure kidney liver and bladder medicine made from vegetable herbs. It claims safety and effectiveness, urges readers to buy at drug stores or mail for a sample with a cents request.
Chicago jurors clear Lucile Kavanaugh of murder after a four minute deliberation following a sensational 1923 case. Monell Sayre, a wealthy patron, argues for equal life chances for Francis Bluxen, amid public resentment. In Charleston, Edna Bond and two brothers receive long terms for poonshining with fines.
The scout cruiser Milwaukee brought a naval plane back to the United States after thousands of miles across the Pacific. The route included the Hawaiian Islands, the Samoas, the Fijis, Solomon Islands, Australia, Caroline Islands, New Guinea and Marshall Islands. The craft was often the first aircraft seen by many native populations.
Joseph Daley, formerly a book keeper at Porsch Lumber Co and later a Brenner's Shoe Store clerk, has taken over the Brenner shop on West Broad Street and announced plans to open an up-to-date shoe store on the premises.
Five thousand British ex soldiers form a secret order named the Order of the Crusaders. Lt Gen Sir Edward Bethune is head with the title Grand Keeper of the Records. He denies the group is anti Jewish.
A American soprano will tour France this winter if American Song hits in a series of concerts. She is a postage of Charles M. Widner.
New York stock market opened steady with sporadic declines and small gains. Virginia Carolina Chemical preferred led advances, United States Steel rose, and rails and industrials stayed largely lower while other names like California Petroleum and Baldwin Locomotive posted gains amid mixed trading.
Stock prices list includes American Beet Sugar American Can American Locomotive American Smelting and others with varied figures. Cleveland live stock market shows higher prices with receipts around 2500 sheep and lambs 50 to 75 cents higher. hogs around 20 to 30 cents higher. Chicago grain opened steady with heat up.
A New Year’s basement party at Joe Sumatin’s Amherst pool room led to a police raid. Sheriff netted the scene after a struggle. Fred Kreig Ho Martin and W J Ludwig were arrested for gambling and Sumatin for running a gambling house. They pleaded guilty New Year’s morning before Justice George, Martin Kreig and Ludwig fined $15 plus costs. Jose Vasconcelos, Mexico’s minister of public instruction, may become a compromise presidential candidate to replace Obregon if Calles withdraws in his favor.
Frank Benner, alias Collins Carlton and Clemons, jailed on charges of strangling and mutilating Estelle Phillips, a pretty New York girl. Police say he confessed to other crimes. A quick-witted employment manager identified him from newspaper photos. Washington reports a major naval movement with Marines boarding transports at Quantico for a Caribbean cruise, while ships depart Pacific and Atlantic to Panama.
The report notes corn down 1 8 to 1up and oats up 1 8 to 1 4. Wheat May 108 1 8 1 4, July 106 5 Sch 4. Corn May T4 1 4, July 75 3 8 1 2. Oats May 45 3 4, July 3 1 2 "3 8. Ribs Jan 9 55, May 9 50.
Medina residents report an overturned auto near Litchfield revealing fifty gallons of heated liquor. Medina County Farm Bureau re elected officers with Lanes, Uninck, Cady, and Copley named in key roles. Wadsworth plans to extend electric service to Sharon Center and bids are set for a new fire proof school. Local postmaster candidates contest the Wadsworth appointment amid retirement health issues. A Washington forecast predicts steel trade growth in 1924. Cincinnati brokers Chatfield Jr and Beazell go on trial for a major 1923 fraud.
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