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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
1
Fisher, 30, his wife 26 and their five-year-old Ridgeville child are hospitalized after an explosion while trying to start a coal fire. Fisher, who tended the fire, was engulfed in flames and is listed in critical condition. Surgeons hold hope for recovery though injuries may be permanent. The other child escaped unharmed.
The obituary notes the death of the wife of a local man from the town of 22, who resided nearby and left behind a husband and Nora. The funeral services will be announced, with mourners in tears and many acquaintances attending.
A man was found at the Lodi Street station early morning with no visible injuries after being hit by a street car. He appeared intoxicated and was taken into custody by police. No further details on the incident or responsible party are provided.
In a court filing, Hugh West is charged with weapon possession. The complaint alleges he sat in his car and drew a gun, threatening to use it. The case seeks $5060 in bail or related costs, with affidavits supporting the claim.
A local man aged 71, formerly of Ridgeville, died last night at home after a long illness due to heart disease and arterial trouble. He is survived by his son John and other relatives. Funeral arrangements were announced to be held at St. Ridgeville.
A stalled dispute in the U S House immigration committee centers on Japanese exclusion. The majority favors restricting Japanese entry while some warn of diplomatic strain with Japan. Proposals would cut the quota to two percent and use the 1890 resident population as the basis.
In San Francisco on January 20, superior Judge Murasky signed a decree granting divorce to Mme Margaret Matzenauer from Floyd Glotzbach. The singer filed the cross complaint, naming a Carmel woman. Matzenauer produced three cancelled checks bearing the Carmel woman’s endorsement, and the decree restores her maiden name.
Local manager Sees Robin Bob Davies of Ohio Public Service Co notes a robin hopping on the First Congregational Church grounds this morning. He says the sight is a sure sign of spring. eeecerenaeas ven
Washington reports say Colonel Charles R. Forbes will resign as director of the veterans bureau, signaling a department shakeup. Colonel Thomas W. Miller is favored to lead, with moves to cut red tape, purge non veterans, and coordinate branches for efficiency. Forbes will stay overseas for months. potential health concerns cited.
Nine truck owners including John Greene H G Meckes William Schaeffer W M Kime Julius Engiebrand B H Hook George Cisco Bernard Goff and Peter Wimmer faced Burke bill overload charges. They were found guilty and fined 325 plus costs by Justice S J George. appeals filed with Judge W B Thompson.
Elyrians receive word of mother’s death in Cupar Fife Scotland. The mourned is identified by surviving daughters Mrs. William Rosie East River Street Mrs. A Robertson Riverside Court Mrs. William Fanfound Aberlin Road and David Miller Homer Street. The death occurred Sunday January 14.
Munich report quotes General Erich Ludendorff, former chief of staff, asserting Russia remains Europe’s unknown quantity while France strengthens influence from the Rhine across the continent. He doubts English or American intervention and notes the departure of American troops shifts balance, also praising American soldiers while warning of potential German caution. He criticizes France’s militarism and imperialism and urges German unity.
An enthusiastic crowd of workers closed the Community Chest drive with final reports from several captains. The day’s returns show 785 pledges totaling 19,003.93 and a grand total pledges reaching 62,399.17. The drive notes increased pledges vs last year but falls far short of the 88,600 goal. F A Smythe, president, thanked committees and the Community Service Council for their efforts.
East Ohio Gas Company proposes a tiered rate for Cleveland: $1 for the first 1 000 cubic feet, 50 cents per 1000 for the next 30 000, 6 cents for the next 10 000, and 75 cents for above 41 000, for two years, then $1.55, 65 cents and 85 cents, to May 1 1928. City Council to meet in executive session to discuss acceptance as an alternative to a fixed 40 cents to $1 rate set by the court of appeals. The case centers on the city’s authority to fix rates by ordinance pending Supreme Court ruling.
John Greiner 48, unmarried and a Hygienic Ice Co driver, died last night at his aunt Mrs. Emil Greiner’s home at 572 Cleveland Street from pneumonia. He leaves two sisters, Christina in Michigan. Funeral services are at Taylor Funeral Parlors Wednesday at 2 PM, Rev. Edwin Kirby officiating. Burial at Ridgelawn.
In Middletown Ohio on Monday night Mrs Charles Van Horn 30 was instantly killed when the Van Horn quick service truck was struck at the Fourth street Big Four crossing by southbound freight 149 engineer Louis Kaul of Sharonville Ohio. Her head was crushed as she jumped in front of the engine. A jury awarded Central Wax Paper Co 224.25 against J H Bell after a trial begun yesterday morning.
Dublin reports a wild night of terror with rifle fire bomb explosions and incendiaries lighting the sky. Homes of free state officials and journalists were attacked, including the Corrigan home blown up with Mrs Corrigan and her children ordered to safety in the street. Snipers were active across the city.
City Hall workers informed of a formaldehyde spray incident after a container was released in the auditor and water works offices and police station. Windows opened for fresh air as staff fled, amid reports of cockroaches in City Hall and ongoing efforts to control bedbugs and vermin in the lockup.
Amsterdam New York January 30 nineteen year old Helen Collins lay in her kitchen awaiting a grim fate. The sick girl wrote a letter begging for one week of bliss before life ends and the world and its people responded with offers. Wires letters and calls from residents promised marriage attention and medical help in hopes of reversing the doctors verdict or easing her last days.
Cleveland January 30 Rumors sweep the city that former Senator Atlee Pomerene of Canton Ohio may soon receive a high trust appointment from President Harding. Sources note his prior consideration for the Supreme Court and say a committee has suggested a role of lesser but still significant importance after his recent talks with the President.
French officials in occupied Ruhr and Rhineland expel many Germans including officials. General DeGoutte vows patience will end and France will break German will. Strikes disrupt railways while Paris denies fatal casualties. Hoover cites 1922 cost of left bank occupation at 4.56 billion gold marks. Germany paid 0.9 billion.
British readers react to the debt question with a double column cartoon in the Pall Mall Gazette showing Uncle Sam at a pawnshop door. The image carries the caption Uncle by name and Uncle by nature. American flag pictures were hissed in motion pictures last night.
Patrolman Southam and Brown found nine men living in workmen’s cars on the N C grade elimination. Officers seized two five gallon containers of liquor, a one gallon jug of raisin jack, a funnel and a wine glass. Ivan Voynich, in the car, was arrested, tried, and found guilty. He was fined $500 and costs by Mayor Jones.
Honolulu reports an army board opened an investigation into a deadly air service crash near Schofield Barracks. Lieutenant Rupert Julian of the fourth squadron perished instantly and private Charles Denson of the eleventh signal corps died later in hospital after their plane went into a tall spin and plunged 800 feet. Separately J E Brown was fined 26 dollars plus costs for possessing homemade wine in a car on Lodi Street after pleading guilty to traffic law violations.
FH Mallory, son of Mr and Mrs D Mallory of Eastern, named captain of a steamship for the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. He has long service on the lakes and in the past six or seven years held such posts. London dispatch notes cabinet activities and attributed listening to a prior event.
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