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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1924

Page

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Prohibition Plan by Upshaw Aims to Ban Drinking in Congress

Representative William D Upshaw of Georgia proposes a sweeping anti liquor program to Congress. The plan would bar any congress member found under the influence from entering the chamber and compel a total abstinence pledge for all federal officials including diplomats. It also calls for deporting violators and revoking foreign embassies liquor, among other strict measures.

Washington House Congress William D Upshaw Georgia Upshaw Prohibition Bureau Army Navy America White House Coolidge Cabinet

Fatal blast at Pekin starch plant kills workers

Seven bodies removed from the Corn Products Co. starch plant ruins in Pekin Illinois as an explosion and fire injure and threaten dozens more. Officials say about 125 workers were in the building. rescue teams treat many at Pekin and Peoria hospitals with many still unaccounted for.

Pekin, Ill Corn Products Co Pekin Peoria McIntyre T Conashan Corn Products Company Eghi Miliinn Dolla

Italian steamship Mutlac reported lost with crew

Naples Italy January 3 The Italian steamship Mutlac is believed lost in the Mediterranean with her crew of forts The Adriatico reported picking up distress signals from Matinc but could not trace them Sydney Australia January 3 The British steamship Pruth bound from New York went ashore on Nateara Reef and was in a dangerous position

Naples Italy Mutlac Mediterranean Adriatico Sydney Australia Pruth New York Nateara Reef

Girl 13 Held Prisoner for Years in Nova Scotia

Bertha Potter aged about 15 when she went to live with Willam Lent in 1915, was held in a degraded condition until 1917 or 1918. Lent, now 62, is jailed in Digby on seduction charges after an anonymous tip led Halifax authorities to locate the captive girl. A Halifax policewoman is caring for her as the case unfolds.

Bear River Nova Scotia Bertha Potter Willam Lent Lent Massachusetts Attorney General's Department Halifax Digby

Liquor Cases Scheduled for Morning Court

Judge Thomson will hear several liquor related cases tomorrow including Mrs Joley Nagy already charged and awaiting trial. The docket also includes her husband Eve Nass and Mr and Mrs Rosamia Gatho and Louis Moons of Loran It Balzo Oxperte, all slated for arraignment.

Tomorry Thomson Joley Nagy Gulus Eve Nass Rosamia Gatho Louis Loran Lora

La Follette Pack In Senate Debut Amid Insurgent Row

Senator Nabee M. La Follette of Wisconsin debuts in the Senate as the insurgent group within the Republican side faces questions about a report of his condition and his first appearance since the session opened in Washington.

LA Follette Senate Washington Nabee M. la Follette Wisconsin Cerie

Elmer Cornell Struck by Automobile at Depot

Elmer Cornell of 415 3rd St Alley was struck by an auto driven by J. A. Tate while working at the Electric Package depot. He was taken to Memorial hospital with a head wound and knee injuries.

Elmer Cornell 3Rd St. Alley Electric J. A Tite Mr. Tate Memorial Hospital

Century-Old Chronicle-Telegram Carriers Host Day at Y M C A Grand

Over 100 Chronicle-Telegram carriers gathered in Elyria for a day at the Y M C A with gym swimming and dining hosted by Little Joe and editors. Girls attended, routes listed, and the group toured the Grand Theatre after a brief program and photo.

Chronicle-Telegram Y. Little Joe GRAND Little Joe Burke Mr. Hudnutt Grand Theatre P. J. Day Grand Theatre Management Elyria Donald Kirkbride Kenneth Snyder Harry Claycomb Thomas Finnegan Lowell Burton Albert Foreman James Iigzie Liovd Sump Taradors Washha Meschka Ralph Yost Henke A Gerhel Josepy Hn Jon Jon Cehuig

Wreckage Found From French Dirigible Dixmude

A section of the French dirigible Dixmude and two bodies were picked up off the Sardinian coast, with no official confirmation of more wreckage or bodies. The craft carried 49 others besides its commander.

Paris Sardinian Marseilles Ministry of Marine

Cassius M. Stearns Dies at 80 in Lodi Hospital

Cassius M. Stearns aged 80 died Monday morning at 7:30 in Lodi Hospital. Born on Butternut Ridge he lived in Elsria before moving to Lodi four years ago. Survived by three daughters Mrs L A Dail Cleveland Mrs Neva Locke and Mrs Josephine Barry Olmsted Falls, a nephew Nelson Fitch, two cousins Mrs Lauer Williams and Mrs 0 Ao Gaze. Funeral Friday at 10 pm at North Olmsted Universalist Church.

Cassius M. Stearns Lodi Hospital Butternut Ridge Elsria Lodi L. A Dail Cleveland Neva Locke Josephine Barry Olmsted Falla Nelson Fitch Lauer Williams Ao Gaze Frida North Olmsted Universalist Church Pumal North Olmsted

Auto Injury Suit Seeks 10081 Damages

Thomas Jo Wands of tinsers inday filed a sum arams alleging EON Lowers Oimied Fal's caused a pedestrian injury on September 27 at Broad Street and East ayerur. He claims a vehicle struck him near the south curb, breaking an arm and leg, causing nervous shock and lasting injury.

Thomas Jo Wands Tinsers Inday Broad Street East Ayerur

Rev Dr Whallon Called by South Evanton Church Ohio

The Rev. Dr. Whallon of Zanesville Ohio has been issued a call by the South Evanton Presbyterian church. He is expected to arrive next Tuesday and will confer with the church cabinet on Wednesday.

Evanston, JH Whallon Zanesville Ohio South Evanton Presbyterian Church

Lorain City Council Sees Resignations for New Posts

The Lorain city council opened the year by resigning seats to fill new posts under Major George Hoffman. John Raid will replace Cathert as safety director and RB Roger to replace Wm Muller. Bert and Miller were sworn in as new council members.

George Hoffman John Raid Wil Mlm Cathert Roger Will Wm Muller Colbert Miller

Tax Sollection Aims to Block City Tax Collected

A fragmented note reports a city move led by City Treasurer Ludwig to block the collection of a tax. The material claims the tax is illegal and an attempt to suspend payment, with reference to papers on Rath Street and a city point of contention.

Citi Conn Ludwig Rath Sree Ilecal Ang Ashe

Ex-Mayor denies holiday law violations at City Hall

Ex mayor A R Jones told Chronicle Telegram there was no precedent for permitting law violations on holidays. He said in six years he never allowed gambling or other violations to go unpunished and would resist any such idea. The interview followed reports of court actions and fare increases discussed by Toledo officials.

A. R. Jones Chronicle-Telegram Ar Jones Ames Druvhenne

Flood Warnings Issued for Monongahela and Allied Rivers

Flood warnings were issued for all points along the Monongahela Allegheny and Ohio rivers as heavy rains raise waters. Officials said the full impact of yesterday’s rainfall would be felt by mid afternoon and river levels would rise rapidly. The Ohio River near Cincinnati rose to 47 feet and floodwaters threatened areas along the Great Miami. Paris faced rising Seine water with stations closed and suburbs flooded.

Pittsburgh Monongahela Aleghany Ohio Weather Bureau Pennsylvania Cincinnati Cleves

Mayfield's Quester Starts Ouster Effort in Senate

Washington report on January 3 outlines a bid to oust Senator Ear from Texas amid a fierce political clash. The investigation centers on irregularities in the Texas electors dispute and surrounding charges, with party debates and a recorded yet unvoted resolution.

Washington Ear BR “Mayfield Texas Foomais Massied

Moose Lodge converts inn lot to auto parking on Second Street

Through the Young Men's Business club effort the Moose lodge property next to Ri alto theatre is reclaimed and prepared as a parking area. Members persuaded the lodge to repurpose the site and begin operations for public use soon.

Moose Lodge Rialto Theatre

Road Program Discussion in Columbus Conference

In Columbus on January 2 a discussion of the coming year road program was announced. State highway director Rouar derisg will present a progress report at a conference of engineers and officials from the highway department of the Southern states. The event will be held in Home. BY Was announced here today.

Columbus Vail Habsuay Rouar Derisg Eceunser Fog Giaie

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