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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1924

Page

8

Davey Defends Soldier Bonus and Tax Reduction Plan

Congressman Martin L. Davey defends a soldiers bonus and tax reduction, arguing the bonus could be funded by a bond issue over twenty years. He criticizes Mellon plan as favoring high incomes and supports fair, non discriminatory reductions across incomes, with exact comparisons shown between Mellon and Democratic plans.

George T. Matlock Elyria F. O. Gordimer Oberlin Mellon Martin L. Davey Mellons Davey

Grand jury session selects George Rice as foreman

The county grand jury met this morning and chose George Rice as foreman. No women on the panel this time, Mrs. Robert Aspin of Lottain was excused. Besides murder cases noted yesterday the panel will hear eleven liquor law third violation cases, bringing total to fifty five pending matters. report not expected until next week.

George Rice Robert Aspin Lo- Tain

Tariff Act Costs U.S. Living Standards Rising Claim

Senator David I Walsh of Massachusetts denounces Republican policies in the Senate asserting the Fordney McCumber tariff act has raised the cost of living by more than 3.384 billion dollars in its first year.

Washington United States David I. Walsh Massachusetts Senate

Are You Raptured Are You Raptured

Text appears garbled with mixed phrases and unclear facts. No coherent event or named entities supported. Unable to identify a definite news item, person, place, or organization from the readable fragments.

Burglars Given Long Sentence in Wheeling Jewelry Robbery

In Wheeling West Virginia on January 15 Joseph Carney and Harry Garden of Dayton Ohio were convicted after a two hour trial of a jewelry store holdup. Carney received fifty years in the state prison the harshest sentence for such a crime in the history of the court. The pair secured about seven thousand dollars in loot.

Wheeling W. Va Joseph Carney Harry Garden Dayton Carney

Aftershock Fears As Tokyo Quake Hits Nearby Towns

Reports describe a series of shocks beginning at dawn with breaking glass and crashing stone as tremors subsided. Marines at the American embassy prepared wrecking tools for aid while terror spread despite limited panic. Kitagata near Yokohama is noted for damage and early casualties.

Kitagata Yokohama

The Way to Success Film Shown at Notary Club Luncheon

At the Y M C A Notary Club luncheon, members watched a motion picture titled The Way to Success. The film stressed advertising and merchandising, showing a manufacturer who improves after adopting a proactive advertising strategy. F Q O Wilford introduced the film and highlighted its practical lessons.

Notary Club F. QO. Wilford

Confesses To Slaying Wife In Bluffton Murder Case

The Bluffton murder case centers on Alfred Mohler who reportedly confessed to killing his wife. Prosecutor Lippincott plans sanity tests by brain experts. if sane, murder charges and possible death penalty. Neighbors dug a cistern at the Mohler home hoping to locate the missing Mohler son’s skeleton.

Sanity County Lippincott Mohler Bluffton Basinger William Mohler Munner

Liquor Trial Continues for Steve Tropolis

The Illicit still case against Steve Tropolis remains in police court with proceedings adjourned until Thursday morning.

Steve Tropolis

Multiple brief items span crime politics and aviation

Mapped from various city and national briefs. Creasy goes on trial for murder of Edith Lavoy. Major Baldinger ordered to retire after medical examination. standard oil raises gas price to 22 cents. Snell fails to curb debate on rules in the House. Shenandoah endures 36 hour durability test. LaFollette introduces anti-war freight rate proposal. Dawes and others seen in Perth for reparations. New York reports surreal sports scene and Ku Klux Klan reform movement forms to counter Klan influence.

Nephew charged in death of Cincinnati boy

In Cincinnati on January 15 a druggist Nathaniel Stifler swore out a warrant for Danephon Leo Miller 19 of Lexington Avenue Darton on charges of manslaughter related to the scalding death of Nathaniel Miller 3 in a residence on Becens Avenue. The boy died from burns and pneumonia after the incident.

Cincinnati Nathaniel Stifler Danephon Leo Miller Lexacton Avenue Darton Nathaniel Millers Arthur

Willtv Whitey Wins Vism Wonties and Opening Events

A garbled report mentions Willtv Whitey and local figures at a January opening event in Columbus. Governors and officials are noted, with references to attendance and remarks during a public ceremony. The piece references a political or ceremonial gathering with coaches, sheriffs, and local dignitaries.

Woman Sues Estate for Care of Deceased

Allee Whinies sues A. A. Sanders as administrator of Allen Sanders deceased for care given from January 27 1915 to January 10 1922. She says the funeral was from her home and that she received only 15 dollars, while presenting a bill for 3403 dollars which the administrator has not paid. she asks the court to allow the claim.

Allee Whinies A. A. Sanders Allen Sanders

Four Cities Vie For Democratic Conclave In 1924 Bid Ranking

Chicago and St Louis press their as the ideal compromise between Atlantic and Pacific while New Yorks bid faces anti New York sentiment. William Jennings Bryan arrives to oppose a Wall Street linked choice as Wilbur Marsh resigns from the DNC Chair. San Francisco bids include cash and entertainment funds. St Louis and Chicago outline large convention expense guarantees.

Chicago St Louis New York San Francisco Pacific Coast William G. McAdoo Tammany Tiger McAdoo A. A. Murphree Florida Wall Street Wilbur Marsh Iowa Democratic National Committee Charles Greathouse Indianapoli Democratic National Ed Hoffman Fort Warne Ind Howell George Brennan St. Louis

Rites Scheduled for Fred Meinke in Weston

The 60 year old Fred Meinke died at his Weston Ohio home. His body to be taken to his daughter Mrs Ray Tompkins 1073 East River Street for a 2:30 service followed by church services at St Johns Lutheran with Rev Birkner officiating. He came from Germany at 19 and lived here 33 years then moved to stow eight years ago. Mrs Meinke ill and will not accompany the body.

Fred Meinke Weston Ohio Ray Tompkins East River Street St. John’s Lutheran Church Birkner Elsra Germany Stow Meinke Lile

Question on Tariff Commissioner Sitting at Hearing

Washington January 18. A clash at the tariff commission over Henry H Glassies right to take part in hearings on a sugar duty reduction escalated as Commissioner Edward B Costigan challenged Glassie under the law barring any member with a personal stake in a commodity from raising its rate.

Washington United States Tarnt Commission Henry H. Glassie United States Sugar Association Edward BP. Costigan Colorado Glassie

Commerce says exports surpass imports by 575 million in 1925

The department of commerce announced on January 15 that exports exceeded imports by 575,948,927 dollars in 1925. The report highlights a robust trade surplus for the year.

Washington Department of Commerce

Diphtheria War Declared in County

Dr Crawford, acting District Health Commissioner, warns of diphtheria risk for children aged six months to five years. Many miss school clinics. parents urged to consult family doctors for protection. Ohio Board of Health adopts goal No more deaths from diphtheria in Ohio through proper treatment.

Er FP J Crawford Crawford Ohio Board of Health Ohio

Lorain Considers Ways to Fund Police and Fire Salaries

Lorain city council meets as a committee of the whole to choose among three plans to cover safety department salaries. Proposals include reducing police staffing, cutting salaries, or issuing judgment bonds and selling city property.

Lorain Safety Department

Curtis plan to fund adjusted compensation via new amusements taxes

The Curtis plan would tax amusements to fund payments under the adjusted compensation act. It envisions lighter taxes on tickets under 25 cents and higher charges on pricier admissions, aiming to raise at least 8 million dollars annually to cover obligations and distribution costs if the act becomes law by March 4, 1925.

Leoves Treasury

Stock Market Mixed With Narrow Moves in Early Trading

New York stocks opened with scant interest as prices edged within tight bounds. Reading and steel shares showed activity while oils remained steady. railways fluctuated with mixed results as bonds and commodities began the day with little conviction.

New York Stock Exchange Pan American Pete Reading General Electric Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Baldwin Studebakers Mack Truck Maxwell Motor A Texas Company Sinclair Oil Rock Island Erie Great Northern Southern Railway

Standard medicine touted as alcohol free cold remedy

Advert says Vathee Johns Medicine, backed by long history and trusted by hospitals, now offered as a pure alchohol free tonic for colds and coughs. Claims guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous narcotics.

Thor Sande Hemea Eyvsnite John

Ohio judge fixes sentence for Columbus assailant

In Columbus Judge Sowers imposed a ten to sixteen year term on Guy Reams for attacking Mrs. Josephine Richardson of Cleveland with intent to kill. The report notes Reams received eight years as the minimum sentence and the case was decided today.

Columbus Janu

Welty appeals 1922 U.S. verdict in Toledo case

Former Congressman Benjamin F. Welty of Lima Ohio filed in U S district court his appeal from convictions in Toledo on October 16 1922 for collecting an illegal fee from the War Risk Insurance Bureau Washington for Franklin R Strayer a Lima co soldier now in a Toledo hospital for the insane He was sentenced by Judge Paul Jones to one year in the Dayton workhouse and fined $500.

Cincinnati Benjamin F. Welty Lima Ohio U.S. District Court United States District Court Toledo War Risk Insurance Bureau Washington Franklin R Strayer Welty Paul Jones Dayton

Real Estate Transfers in Wellington and Lorain

A sequence of property transfers lists buyers and sellers in Wellington, Lorain, and Amherst. Notable deals include Sheffield Land Co. parcels in Lorain and Morningside allotment lots in Wellington with prices ranging from 150 to 2000 dollars.

John Lippes Louis Mahnic Sheffield Land Co Lorain Wellington Realty Co Harry R. Let East Main St Wellington Frank Lukach Elizabeth Muaiak Hogan's Ad Arthur Manning Morningside Allotment Andrew Toth Joseph Boris R. E. McMasters John Bruce Jackson Amherst Nina Hildebrand George van Wagnen George Hayes Fisher-Hurst- Carter Elyria

Ten Strong Men Wanted for Telephone Line Work

Job ad for five shift windows seeks ten strong young men to construct telephone lines under foreman C Perrin at Ohio Hotel. Apply 6:30 to 7:30 am and 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Dead boxer Frankie Jerome dies after New York bout

Frankie Jerome a well known boxer dies from injuries suffered in a New York bout. The loss tears at his friend J B Brown a street barber who shared wartime tent duties with the boxer. Brown mourns deeply for his late friend. In a separate item Cincinnati Governor Donahey issues a requisition for Sam Wyman and three companions from San Francisco who are said to have robbed Max Munich at a Cincinnati pawn shop on March 23, 1922.

Frankie Jerome New York J. B. Brown Jerome Brown Columbus Cincinnati Sam Wyman San Francisco Donahey California Wyman Max Munich

Todd's Tonic Promises Weight Gain And Restored Appetite

An advertisement touts Todd's Tonic as restoring weight and appetite after a long poor appetite and fatigue. The testimonial from Ernest R. Neal of Almance Ohio credits one bottle with four pound gain, better sleep, improved digestion, and renewed strength. Sold at Muir's Cut Rate Drug Store and other Elyria druggists.

Ernest R. Neal Todd Front St AlMance Ohio Muir Elyria

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Onvey Faye Jack J. Jones West Ham Lords House of Lords England Bulletins Mineola N. Y Sing Sing William H. Creasy Kentucky Edith Lavoy Freeport Ora M. Baldinger White House Army Charleston Standard Oil Company New Jersey House of Representatives Snell Lakehurst N. J North Pole Interstate Commerce Commission Treight Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin Charles G. Dawes D. Young Perth Ted Chester Ba Walter Drugeémer Oriet of Riataman Ku Klux Kian Nephew Willtv Whitey Lee Mia Ruseusne Wadere Columbus, Jan Mately Aftor Crabbe Shermanen Steubeqvie Storventilie Jefferson County Thursoas Attamner Deaton Ene Ae As Puemer Cleveland York State Naga Curtis Harding Rio Grande Arkansas Platte Carek’s Lord Liberty Bonds Gat Atchison Utah Westinghouse Willys-Overland Father John Kate Slugie Macon J.E. Wilson West Poplar St Sydney Phillips Drug Store Sidney Chaplin Owen Moore Sylvia Breamer Grand Theatre Women’s Oxfords Lorain and
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