This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1923
Page
8
Dayton, Jan 3. The body of a man killed by a train near Millersford is identified as John Szabo, linked to the hammer murder of his wife Gertrude Miller. Szabo’s act followed a Sunday slaying, a chase, a house fire, and a late-night morgue transfer for the woman.
Olive Zeigman, a theatre ticket seller at Bannon's theatre, was found unconscious on Cleveland Road after taking chloroform she obtained from a drug store. A friend suggested rest, she inhaled from a handkerchief, then swallowed a small amount. A doctor treated her at a hospital and she recovered.
Eight men were injured, five seriously, when a gasoline explosion destroyed the Michigan Prop Forge Company plant in Pontiac Michigan. Fragments of machinery and brick were found three blocks away as the roof caved in and walls collapsed. The blast shattered windows in nearby houses for a mile radius. all injured residents of Pontiac.
Funeral services for Laundress Harrington a 28 year old colored man will be held at his late home 10 Woodford avenue Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock The deceased has been ill for some time with tuberculosis He was last employed at the Fox Furnace Co.
A large black wallet disappeared this morning near the Andwar hotel. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the Chronicle Telegram.
The Ohio legislature met in Columbus at 10 am with Rev W E Feteh named house chaplain. A referance committee chaired by J H J Gordon was chosen to route bills. Lt Gov Earl D Bloom was sworn in by Chief Justice C T Marshall and presided over the senate as Brown turned the gavel over. A courtesy resolution extended floor privileges to minority members James Reynolds and James Reynolds last session, as the two chambers recessed for inaugural ceremonies.
A French detachment of forty engineers will head to Dusseldorf instead of Essen until German territory is secured by French troops. France plans to move together with Belgian forces, using about 75 000 troops, while exploiting the Ruhr under Letroquer. Italy urges delay, fearing harsh penalties. US officials hint at delaying France's actions through international reparations talks.
Coblenz reports indicate orders for withdrawal of U S forces. General Henry T Allen presided a high level Army of Occupation meeting. Gloom surrounds Ehrenbreitstein fortress as soldiers and local women face an uncertain future.
In a statement to the American debt funding commission, British chancellor Stanley Baldwin said Britain will repay every cent of funds tied to the inter Allied credits and aims for a businesslike, least disruptive solution. He emphasized not asking for favors and stressed minimizing trade disruption while ensuring repayment to the United States for wartime credits.
Public admitted without tickets through the north entrance while a controlled crowd moved to the south exit after handshakes with Governor Donahey. A large police presence, state officials, and U S army and navy aid, plus police barriers on Hast Broad street, kept traffic orderly as the inaugural ceremonies were transmitted via loud speakers. Governor Donahey planned to attend a public reception in the senate chamber after testing at the governor's home, with former Governor Davis staying in Cleveland for a rest and possible future plans including a trip abroad.
A woman recalls a rural Arkansas incident where she was seized by six hooded men, escorted to a depot, given seven dollars for a Little Rock trip, and kept under guard for months until a petition by Hugh H. Clark and J. Skipworth secured her return in June. She cites ongoing fear but notes no further trouble since.
Market list shows cucumbers lettuce string beans celery onions oranges lemons bananas apples coconuts walnuts almonds red beets peppers carrots pears radish garlic spinach parsley celery and various squashes with prices per pound or per dozen. Local shoppers see bargains on Florida oranges Brussels sprouts sweet potatoes cranberries and other seasonal items.
Bulletin from Washington reports the Curtis Publishing Company was found not guilty by the U S Supreme Court of anti trust violations in its magazine distribution contracts. Other items note March 25 oral arguments for FTC alleged unfair competition in oil pumps storage tanks, Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters’ impending execution, a weak stock market with motor shares and rail subsidies, and opening Liberty Bonds with listed prices.
Three dead and several injured after a double crash near Fremont when a truck was struck by a train carrying office furniture to a Timken plant. Motorman Clarence A Degras and two others among the dead identified. dispatcher notes a snowbound street and a rail collapse contributing to the fatalities.
Judge Horace G. Redington ends seven years on the bench after a retirement ceremony at the courthouse. He receives a handsome black walnut cigar stand, humidor, cigars, and a sticker’s equipment from court employees led by attorney George L. Glitsen of Lorain. He thanks the staff, notes the court’s reputation for justice and courtesy, and vows to stay active beyond retirement.
Federal officials say they arrested Allie Oglesby of Bowling Green Kentucky on a tip after he arrived in Cincinnati and confiscated more than four thousand dollars worth of dope. Additional arrests are expected.
In Cleveland on June 8 a lone bandit struck cashier Miss Rose Halberg of the Stoner restaurant with a blackjack. He robbed her of 2500 dollars she carried to the bank, snatched the bag from her hands, and escaped before an alarm could be raised into a crowd on Euclid Avenue.
A Sunday night thunderstorm severely damaged the Greasy Ridge Baptist Church near Illinois with a lightning bolt tearing through a wall near a corner where Mrs. Willis Massie sat. Several others were shocked but none seriously hurt. The event followed reports of strong winds and widespread flood impacts in Denver and Oregon.
Guitry and intimates consider world wide benefit performances in England and America to raise funds for Madame Sarah Bernhardt. Her last performance was described as an emotional, triumphant dress rehearsal with a tear soaked letter, signaling a possible farewell.
Miss Margaret Lee notes 14 relatives and friends from Louisville Elyria and Lakewood gathered at Mrs. Warner’s home for a late night watch party. They departed at 3 a.m. wishing each other a Happy New Year. Mr and Mrs B H Groot and family then left for Louisville after holiday visits in Nipton.
Grafton Grange No.536 held an open meeting Thursday with about sixty in attendance. Deputy Master F H Van Arsdale and Past Master F F E Shriver installed officers led by Master William Whitney and included officers such as Harry Swartz Mildred Box Margaret O Connor Elza Durkee Charles Box and Ethel Banks. After installation a program followed with readings solos and remarks concluding with refreshments served by Grange members.
A speaker argued Mexico’s revolutions avoided mass killings compared to the U.S. Civil War and noted three presidents murdered in Mexico. He praised Mexican arts and crafts, questioned U.S. nonrecognition over land title claims tied to oil and mining interests, and predicted Mexico would soon gain full international standing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.