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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
4
A damaged OCR passage describes a dispute involving Koehler and a boy at home with police statements about long running trouble. It mentions a mother, a home scene, threats, and a later quarrel after Koehler left and returned.
A Chicago priest Florian Chodmewicz was shot after a suspected theft of sacramental wines. In West Virginia, two women and a man face murder charges in the Salt Rock killing. A Columbus man Maurice Clark is accused in a double homicide. A husband claims self defense after his wife says he threatened to kill her.
A 3 year old boy died after being trapped on a rail bridge while westbound freight train passed. The body was recovered two hours later near the river after the incident on January 25. Police and witnesses, including Lieutenant Pop Ryver and John Shinrock, investigated the scene as the train swept by.
Fragmentary text shows a sports item with names like Trothees Chatiger and Ukkon Vo Damson. It hints at a starting lineup or player rotation but details are unclear.
A Cleveland area report links tainted water to stomach troubles and sickness in Lorain and Elyria. Officials discuss chlorine levels and a coke oven theory tied to river discharges. Police report a separate violent incident as George Smuth allegedly shot his wife’s son amid a murder probe.
Lorain January 28 Judge J M Marding placed a charge of manslaughter against Nicky Mute Detectives ALG Guam and a 0 Teboe for shooting Tony Averson in the stomach in the railroad yards a few days ago Averson died yesterday from the wound
Lorain director Snell announced that due to financial deficiency the city may shut off 300 of its about 700 electric street lights. The service would be nearly cut in half. The notice comes from Lorain on January 28.
A former Canadian soldier now a grocer in South Bend Indiana wrote to Guildford's mayor asking help to find a wife aged 20 to 24 not taller than five feet. He specified she should be able to cook and run a home and noted he has a good income. The mayor said he could not fulfill the request.
A severe storm grips Washington causing heavy snowfall and travel hazards. Pedestrian movement slows as streets limp with ice and power lines face outages. Officials warn of continuing delays impacting transit, debris cleanup, and daily operations downtown.
London dispatch reports Britain and allied powers pursuing a near solution on German indemnity. A note argues Germany must cut costs and restore solvency while avoiding unrest, with talks on currency and new credit conditions. Cabinet approves a 1|y? million pound sterling loan plan and awaits U.S. stance on priority payments.
Amherst resident Harvey Ludwig was found guilty in Loral municipal court of stealing jewelry valued at 620 from Miawehe Dunning. He was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 20 days in jail.
Cardinal William O Connell, a leading Sao American church figure, travels to Rome to join the sacred college sessions where a successor to Pope Benedict will be elected. The voyage marks a pivotal moment in Catholic leadership as cardinals gather to select a new pope.
Stocks show a steady tone at the opening with gains across leading issues. American Ice attracts attention with modest 1 point rise, while Davison Chemical posts a 3 to 4 point gain and Steel shares hold small advances.
New York reports show average loans down to 501 862000 with demand deposits easing and time deposits falling by 2158 000. Reserve figures reflect declines and new issues include mortgage bonds with varied yields and maturities amid a stable but cautious market backdrop.
Fragmentary text cites Samuel Gompars discussing wage cuts in a Chicago interview. The piece contains garbled dialogue comparing employers to a quarrelsome couple, with unclear quotes and misrendered names and phrases. The readable portions hint at social or labor commentary but lack coherent facts or context.
A woman from West Virginia, claiming kin to a pastor, says her father is a Kentucky preacher and her mother lived in Jarrett Kentucky. She identifies as Pauline Richmond Hickmond Curtis, once with the Social Follies, and says a Tulss Oklahoma man named Curtis is her former spouse who vanished after 1920. Police hold her as related to a theft description linked to Mary Traftcliffe escape.
An announcement from Columbus states that newly elected state officers of the Knights of Pythias will be installed in Canton on September 24. Named are Grand Chancellor Fred G. Hunker of Springfield, Grand Master of Exchequer Robert H. Schriver of Columbus, Grand Inner Guard Curtis C. Williams, Grand Prelate Albert H. Kunkle of Springfield, and Grand Outer Guard Charles E. Root of Newark.
In January 28 at the purgonage of the Fuehd averie Christhia chutoa Thuteday erring Ruth lvite Platy and L L Griswold of Cleveland were married. The groom works as an optician in the Dueclld Arcade. They arrived today to visit Mrs Hite and Mr Hite in Cleveland.
Amherst bulletin reports the Agil sisters concert at the Wall church drew a capacity crowd with about 176 dollars raised for St Peter's Brotherhood. The program mixed choruses, solos, readings, and instrumental numbers led by J C Melchert with Martha and Miss J Melchert among performers.
A garbled report notes Theo dore Walker faces two more damnations after a city ruling on alleged police corruption. The fragment references Loraln and a political meeting with unclear details about suspects and outcomes.
Oberlin clubs outline a week of events including a Park hotel demonstration by Oberline Telephone Co for the Progressive club on Feb 2, a Rebekah Aid supper and card night, and meetings of the Women's club departments. Local social notes mention visits, entertainments, and town routines with residents and guests noted.
The AP story recalls Ursula Thompson and Alfred Nichols in Pree who made a suicide pact after failed efforts for a promising career. Thompson sought bookings as a singer but never found work. Relatives report they had not heard of Nichols.
State prosecutor in Hamilton County accuses Commissioner Parker and others of lax enforcement as charges allege property owner misconduct while Governor Davis faces removal efforts. Attorney George Hawks of Cincinnati filed the complaint, arguing officials share responsibility for enforcement gaps and related fraud cases amid manpower shortages.
Tony Averso 20 of 337 W Twenty second street died after a weeklong fight following a melee with Nickle late detectives. Police say Averso's death leads to murder charges against A F Gerea J Debo and H F Version. The three detectives were arrested for shouting with intent to kill and are under guard. Vergion posted 1000 bond and was released.
Frances Kordelski of Lorain answers her husband Ignatz’s divorce suit by claiming he has been an abusive drinker for three years and not fond of other women. She says he received $507 from liquor sales and that she and their children bore the family costs to secure his release from jail. She seeks a divorce and alimony.
A Cleveland man gave his four year old daughter Evelyn Hale a medicine dose in the early morning for croup. The child suffered severe distress and the father ran barefoot in pajamas to seek help as an ambulance was called. Evelyn reached the hospital in time.
A list of marriage licenses shows Joseph Mazarz age 27 and Frames Polka age 37 from Lorain, plus Lirria dot Stengute age 27 and Ale Zetel age 20, and Robert Hennett age 31 with Mary Gates age 2, plus Lotaim 4 and Flem Melsinger age 32 with Frances Sseet age 18. The document names each couple and their ages.
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