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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1923
Page
1
War terms and diplomacy swirl as Turkey and Russia push alliance plans while Lausanne discussions intensify. Britain sets a time limit on peace efforts and eyes troop deployments as the Near East crisis unfolds with Turkish and Angora government actions shaping the scene.
The Lorain county murder trial of Carl Stesner is set for Monday February 26 before Judge W B Thompson after a not guilty plea entered by Stesner through attorney Dr Myers. A new jury of 36 names was drawn including Elyria jurors Jude Jones Frank Pierce John Faxon George Lewin D S Troxel Bert Bailey and others from Lorain Kipton Sheffield Black River Henrietta and nearby areas.
A damaged OCR page cites Liam Deasy and republican faction activity tied to execution rumors, a court mar tial death, and a city alimony motion by Elijah st har involving Mrs Thompson. It also mentions intoxication charges against Hipes and Brown, a police search of a home, and a divorce hearing next Saturday.
At Blanford Indiana two Serbian miners were killed and two others wounded including Sheriff Harry Newland in a clash between a posse and miners after a dance shooting. Governor McCray demanded federal action to clean up the town cited as the worst in America with saloons running wide open since prohibition.
In East Liverpool on January 29 Fire Chief Thomas Bryan suspects Incendiarism as the cause of a downtown fire damaging three business places owned by E and Donahey, related to Governor A V Donahey. Loss estimated at $15,000 with partial insurance coverage.
Two Elyria women sue for divorce in Lorain County Court. Anna Britch accuses Philip Britch of habitual drunkenness and neglect since 1915, seeking alimony after blocking wages with Harshaw Fuller Goodwin Co. Dora Konter says John Konter abused her and deserted their companionship, requesting divorce and alimony.
Paris January 29 The Council of the League of Nations today invited members to submit proposals before June 1 for amendment of article ten of the covenant. This article guaranteed the territorial borders of member states and kept the United States from joining.
Detectives hunt Mortimer E. Lautman a Pittsburgh department store executive who vanished with 50000 and faces grand larceny charges. Brooklyn doctor brother disputes theft claim and vows to cover losses. Dragnet spans Canadian border and West Coast ports while relatives fear amnesia or foul play.
State fire officials investigate the total destruction by fire of Mrs R Townsend hardware store in New Richland. Townsend had received a letter signed Ku Klux Klan days earlier warning the store would be burned unless certain changes were made.
Washington January 29 David Lamar known as the Wall Street wolf lost his appeal to be released from custody after conviction for conspiracy in restraint of commerce. The Supreme Court ruled the appeal a delay tactic and without merit, directing the decision to go to the New York federal court immediately.
Jay Humphries was fined $20 and costs in police court this morning for disorderly conduct at his boarding house on Second Street. Joe Washtak of Grafton was fined $10 and costs for causing a disturbance on a yellow line car and being arrested by the conductor.
A gas generator tank explosion at the Chicago By Products Coke Company injured nine workers, with three in critical condition. The blast scattered gas and steam, rattling windows and stopping transit as ambulances and police responded. authorities suspect a gasket failure caused the widespread blast.
Harold Teegerstrom reappeared in Bastrop amid little attention as investigators prepare for a grand jury. State plans to use his testimony to bolster T. Jeff Burnett's alibi in the Watts Daniel and Thomas F Richards murders. Teegerstrom faces potential arrest on a material witness warrant. authorities say no charges were filed against him. Meanwhile, in Columbus, Ohio, Charles Mithoofer’s trial for the Cleveland highwayman murders of Patrolman Koehler began with juror selection.
At a special meeting of the Community Chest Campaign committee at the Y M C A plans were made to enlarge the committee to about thirty members and continue soliciting until the $88,600 budget is secured. Several pledged to keep the drive going, warning that failure would trigger independent fund raising by institutions and threaten civic services. The final meeting will be held tonight at 6 p.m. to announce returns to date.
Leo Henke appeared in police court facing disorderly conduct charges. He changed his plea from not guilty to guilty and received a light fine of 25 dollars plus 18.26 dollars in costs. Henke promised to reform.
In Steubenville on January 29 Mrs Dora Waltz aged 20 swallowed five tablets of dichloride of mercury after learning her husband Fred Waltz aged 22 had been injured in a mill accident. Both are in a hospital with the woman in a dying condition and the husband desiring death if she dies. The report of his injuries had been greatly exaggerated. Physicians are trying to save both lives.
Julius Sabusiai of 28 Stop 28 Grafton Road had a finger amputated Saturday evening while using a bust saw at home. He was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. In Philadelphia Pennsylvana witnesses began testimony in the Foster syndicalist case against W Z Foster and others charged with conspiring to overthrow the government.
Dr Henry S Lehr 85 founder and president emeritus of Ohio Northern University died at his Ada Ohio home after three months illness of paralysis. Born March 8 1838 in Mahoning county he established the school in 1866 which grew from a normal school to a major institution. The school later came under Methodist Episcopal church administration. Senators Willis and Simeon D Fess were graduates and held teaching posts. Willis left in 1915 to govern Ohio and Fess later led Antioch College.
Iron Mountain Mich Jan 29 Henry Ford will construct the largest chemical plant in the world at Iron Mountain. EB Pearce announced the contract for construction materials and said Ford recently visited his sawmill and body plant to plan the chemical plant. Pearce added the new plant will surpass the Cleveland Cuffs Company plant at Marquette as the world’s largest.
A fire on the Ohio riverbank near Bronley Kentucky destroyed a shack and caused the death of Patrick Joseph Smith a 69 year old resident of Fairview Kentucky while injuring Fred Efker 29. D. W. Stephens is investigating to determine the fire s cause.
Akron January 29 Earl Gossett 35 is recovering from two bullet wounds. Police say Mrs Georgia Carter 29 shot him Sunday in a jealous act and is jailed on a shooting to kill charge. She was reportedly seen last week stepping from a streetcar with a revolver strapped to her leg.
Akron city purchasing agent E H Hill reports receiving $1 from an unnamed man for a shovel stolen three years ago from a street construction crew. Hill says the city is ahead on the deal as the theft occurred when shovels were being heaved. Also notes E W Hoffner’s fall breaking his collar bone. In other items, Soviet Russia remains unrecognized and a former British soldier with shell shock attacked at St Pancras station.
Jan. 29 Mike Mei Dan, wanted in Lorain for jumping a $2,000 bond on an arson charge, was arrested in St. Paul Minnesota this morning by Detective James Crumley as he exited a train with his wife and five children. One child lingered nearby while the suspect fled down a twenty foot embankment but remained at large.
Paris January 25 The League of Nations council debates future action as two potential wars in Europe and the Near East loom. Britain urges Mosul intervention to protect oil concessions and Mesopotamia claims, while Branting seeks Rhineland involvement if Lausanne fails. Austria’s Zipfel reports and talks on Ruhr interference spark French resistance.
Washington January 29. Reports say Colonel Charles R. B. Forbes head of the veteran bureau will be relieved of his directorship and Colonel Thomas W. Miller appointed in his stead. Miller is currently all fiat property custodian. Confirmation could not be obtained at the White House.
In Judge Webber's court a jury has engaged in trying the case of The Central Wax Paper Co. against J H Bell. The amount claimed by the plaintiff as due is 371.64 dollars, and it is one of the oldest cases on the docket.
Moscow dispatch reports Russian officials say aid would be sent if a Bolshevik revolt in Germany succeeds. French commander in chief General de Outte tightens control in the Rhineland and Ruhr as strikes and sabotage disrupt the occupied zone. About 200000 German workers join stoppages. France protests over freight shipments for coke and iron.
Frederick Lundiz and other prominent political figures are named in a blanket indictment by a special grand juryon school board graft charges. The document lists conspiracy, partiality in contracts, and schemes to gain millions by false pretenses. Attorney general's office wake trials would begin at once, with several school board officials among those indicted.
William G. Lee, veteran president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, will resign to direct the Steigelmyer Manufacturing Company of Seymour, Indiana, formed with 10 million dollars capital to build safety appliances. He plans to quit when the company gets under way, expects to begin plant erection within ninety days, and believes he can maintain good service to workers in the new role.
Nathan Buswell 81 died at his home 916 Walnes Street after an operation failed to save him. A watchman at Columbia Stem Co he was born in Toramg and lived here many years. He is survived by his wife Nelaca a daughter Emma L. Wood of Coen and a large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements have been made.
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