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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
4
Readable portions show debate over tax free securities and economic policy. References to resolutions, candidates, and party planks outline political maneuvering ahead of primaries, with mentions of Ohio and state legislature. The text is fragmented but signals ongoing legislative actions and party platform considerations.
Fragmented OCR notes detail a state education official's salary history from 1918 to 1920. It references salary amounts around 3000 dollars and adjustments, with mentions of the city treasury, school activity funding, and a public figure named Dowds. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or titles.
Senator Borah of Idaho re introduces in the Senate a resolution urging the President to invite governments to a world economic conference. The measure seeks discussions on international economic problems, trade restoration, and limits on armaments including ships and aircraft. President Harding previously opposed such a conference as impracticable.
COLUMBUS Jan 30 The state supreme court ruled the state medical board retains jurisdiction over chiropractors denying temporary orders to restrain board members and the education director. It also overruled an appeal challenging the transfer of some powers after the Dunn emergency act reorganization.
In the case, the defendant filed two motions. One seeks security for costs arguing the plaintiff nonresidency. The other seeks dismissal, claiming a prior suit covers identical issues. Both Smallwoods seek a one seventh estate share from their mother's estate.
Two divorce cases from Lorain were filed in court today. Wm Robinson cites gross neglect of duty and misconduct since 1906, seeking a divorce. Irene Fitzgerald asks for restoration to maiden name Irene Santy citing wilful absence by George Fitzgerald over three years. MCARTHUR incident notes sheep-killing dogs in Vinton County terrorizing Worry Worthman’s flock, 25 sheep slain in Clinton township.
Paris, famed capital, now hosts a blend of honeymooners and divorcees. Caroline Potter, wife of William C Potter of the Speruaty Trust Co. of New York, has divorced. New York society figure John L Rutherford is also a divorcee. Herbert F Gunnison and his wife sail on a honeymoon, while the city foreshadows more separations.
Zanesville report states Flora Bolden pleaded guilty to a third illicit liquor offense in common pleas court. Judge C. C. Lemert fined her $2000 with a suspended Marysville reformatory sentence. She already paid two prior fines of 500 and 1609 and plans to pay today.
Columbus January 30 state examiner H D Defenbacher charged that payments exceeding 500 dollars without contract were made from Massillon city treasury for street repair work. He cited 18 578 90 dollars paid to A F Wendling Co A J Clements Son and Metropolitan Paving Brick Co in violation of the statute. His report covers March 1 1921 to Sept 15 1922.
A leaking gas pipe in a downtown cafeteria exploded early today in Kansas City Missouri wrecking ten nearby businesses and causing an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. Fire followed but was brought under control.
State prohibition attorney James Jarvis and officers E G Kendrick and D Clark of Columbus arrived to prosecute illegal possession of liquor against John Krasnya. The descendants home was raided and about $10,000 worth of liquor seized. A legal point will determine if officers had the right to seize liquor battled before the Volstead act. Much of the liquor seized was pre Volstead act goods and highly valuable.
Full attendance at the Exchange Club meeting hear Prof. J T Henderson of Oberlin SGusiness College. He delivered an instructive talk titled Investments, examining stock and bond classes and comparing the relative safety and yield of different investments.
In Washington on January 30 the senate faced renewed filibuster threats as combined progressive and democratic forces pledged to block progress on the army supply bill farm credits and ship subsidy until rural relief measures receive full discussion for ten days or more. Senator Lanroot announced plans for night sessions starting tomorrow to push the Lenroot Anderson farm credits bill as Brookhart refuses to drop debate on the measure.
A gang of automobile bandits halted an army paymaster car at Langley field carrying an army captain, a sergeant, and two privates. They escaped with $42,000 in payroll. A general alarm was issued but no trace of the suspects yet.
The White House announced the American delegation to the fifth Pan American Conference opening in March in Santiago. Members include Henry P. Fletcher ambassador to Belgium Senator Frank Kellogg Senator Atlee Pomerene former Senator Willard Salsbury George E. Vincent of the Rockefeller Foundation Frank C. Partridge Willam E. Fowler and Dr L B Rowe director of the Pan American Union.
Jan 30 report notes first jitney bug license application comes before city council for approval with mayoral grant pending council consent. In Toledo, Jan 30, three children Elen McKey 13 Frederick Parks 9 Irene Bernegraff 16 are missing from their homes. police seek help locating them as parents cannot account for their disappearance.
George L. Nye secured a judgment for 5262 against The Bannon Theatre Co and Owen Bannon on a cognovit note for 5000 with interest. The note was originally held by Ed W. Pyland and was purchased by Nye.
Jan 30 Lorain jail scene as John Chorzinski admitted using a broom and string to secure several bottles of liquor stored in a prison corridor. He and other inmates were found drunk yesterday. He received a $200 fine plus costs for gifting whisky and $300 on two charges of illegal liquor possession.
In Detroit on January 30, the United States government through Assistant Attorney General Tellier agreed to accept 1.55 million dollars from Lincoln Motor Company receivers in full for war contract claims totaling 9.19 million. Judge Tuttle presided in federal court as the accord was announced.
Cleveland January 30. Fred Goettling confessed as murderer of hardware dealer Harry Keim and stood trial today. Prosecutor Stanton seeks the death penalty. Fifteen talesmen were examined to select a jury. Defense reportedly rails at irresponsible illness due to defective intellect. Goettling had been discharged from Lima hospital for the criminal insane as cured.
Washington reports say President Harding would be surprised and disappointed if an agreement on Britain’s debt is not reached on terms Baldwin carried to London. Also noted, Woodrow Wilson foundation contributions may be tax exempt per a ruling. Curzon warns of war risk in Near East. Britain hopes on Lausanne peace treaty with Turkey and pursues watchful waiting.
Cracksmen robbed the Gasline Coal Company safe in Toledo of 600 early today and escaped.
Columbus January 30. State examiner B B Vance released a report on Perkins Crouse and McBright school projects in Akron finding illegal and unbusinesslike actions by board employees during construction of the Perkins building costing 873 399 built in 1920 and 1931. He noted altered steel specifications and undersized steel that required extra strength, questioned authority to accept alternates, and warned against future use of rooms for non classroom purposes. The report cites possible savings if Carmichael bid awarded instead of Drummond Miller, and criticizes voting irregularities and outside manipulation amid rising material costs. He warned that recovery actions may fail but future improper methods would trigger losses.
In Defiance a six year old girl Helen Lantow escaped serious injury after runaway horses pulling a coal wagon knocked her into a ditch. A horse treaded on her hand and a cask in the shoe severed the third finger at the middle knuckle.
Lorenz Horn a Civil War veteran and longtime Amherst resident died last evening at ten at his daughter's home. A charter member of the Odd Fellows and Knights and Ladies of Security, he lived 83 years, was a Congregational church member and former choir leader. He first married Margaret Ray, with six children, then Mary Brush. funeral arrangements forthcoming.
In Blanford near Clinton Indiana the town reels after a third death amid drunken riots. Prosecutor warns troops may be needed as federal agents admit limits on bootlegging control. A wedding brawl sparked fatal violence leaving townsmen jailed and a blackened town atmosphere. A grand jury will probe the unrest amid threats of citizen action to clean up the booze ring.
New York reports that actor Wit Hays rejects any option to join the Di Las Fairbanks led independent production of pictures. Philadelphia notes injunction bid to rent the Pennsylvania Raid to block union telephoto election. Washington announces Bliss nominated as United States Minister to Sweden with Wright as successor. Wellsburg reports John Kaminski 19 Aviat a sentenced to ten years for conspiracy in Cliftonville strike cases. Warsaw reports Polish officials sending workers to Ruhr to aid French in factory and coal mining operations.
In Corbin New York on January 30 Gee Harden a special policeman and Jesse Barker a railway employee were killed in a gunfight near the Louisville and Nashville Railway yards. Barker's brother and Carl Day of London were wounded. The incident follows past shop yard tensions and police investigate the motive.
Miss Lydia A. Jones longtime city teacher dies at her home in Middleport. Quail Run Oil & Gas drills two million foot gas well on the McConnel farm in Woodsfield with four other Monroe county gassers. Rev. John Williams rector of Logan Episcopal churches resigns likely to serve as army post chaplain in Manila. William Hancock of Crestline Fort Wayne area earns $50 prize for best foreman performance. Wheel ing Steel builds 54 houses for Yorkville tin plate plant employees, housing 441 people with many from other towns. Irving Coal Co sells its Bellaire mine to Harry Walker for a record price per acre. Boxing results list Brooklyn Babe Herman defeating Willie Kohler in 12 rounds and New York Charley McKenna beating Gypsy Daniela in 12 rounds.
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