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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1923
Page
2
A garbled report discusses a proposed site for a Newburg feeble minded asylum. It mentions land parcels near Sum lary Hine and talks of hospital development, with references to state funds, taxpayers, and opposition to building the facility near Cleveland infrastructure. The text is fragmentary and unclear in places.
Jam 31 Yamet Pasha head of the Turkish delegation at the Near East peace conference seized the allies for two weeks to consider the terms, but were given only until Sunday. Constantinople dispatches quote General Pelle saying the recess does not imply broken negotiations and he does not believe hostilities will renew in the Near East.
The speaker asserts Russia seeks peace but will defend itself if attacked and criticizes Lausanne diplomacy as a capitalist failure. He denies a military pact with Turkey though open to aid if Turkey fights per Russian principles. He predicts worsening Europe, notes Russia’s improving conditions, and forecasts US nonintervention. Also notes timber loss in Modoc forest.
Davenport, Iowa reports the arrest of Jas. Colson, alias Nathan Otterbeck, tied to the Toledo post office robbery of February 1921. Only ringleader Urbaitis remains at large after others were arrested in Detroit and Los Angeles. inspectors expect further arrests soon.
Wellington January 31. The Grange sparrow hunt and rat killing contest ended with the First Side scoring 1119 points to West Side 1055. East Siders win and will host a chicken dinner for West Siders on February 14. Also covered are Legion Auxiliary plans for Feb 15 initiations and a delegate to the Northern Ohio District meeting in Kent. Other items note Orrin Dirlam’s 76th birthday party with guests, local film showings, and several residents’ moves and sickness.
The page lists varied prices for groceries and livestock with New York market notes and stock prices. It mentions United States Steel Baldwin Locomotive Reading Southern Pacific and California Petroleum, plus Cleveland and Chicago market data, with livestock receipts and hogs, calves, sheep, and mixed market figures. Also notes opening bond prices and Japanese competition in linens.
The article warns Americans to guard kidney health against overworked kidneys from rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon acid remedy with thiazine to flush and stimulate kidneys, suggesting daily doses and twice yearly physician checks.
R C Snyder editor of the Norwalk Morale-Redector was elected president of the Associated Ohio Dailies at the closing session in Columbus. Fred W Bush of the Athens Messenger declined the post. Other officers include EF Cook Schripps-Howard League. Geo M Taylor Portsmouth Times. Fred B Wallace Coshocton Tribune. Alfred Hanwell. Harvey B Young spoke on advertising prospects.
Mr and Mrs W H Chamberlain of Summit County Home and County Commissioner Stein and wife of Hancock County visited the Lorain County Home yesterday. They were pleased with conditions there and commended Superintendent Balls and wife and the county commissioners on the excellent operation. The Hancock County home, built three years ago, is described as the most modern in the state.
The case of M. Epstein of Loraig against H. Graver is in Judge Webber's court with a jury. The plaintiff seeks 323.50 for an order for ladies coats. Attorneys spent two hours trying to compel plaintiffs witnesses to testify about the sale and payments but gave up. The trial drags on as the judge and jury seek the facts.
A garbled ad style message touts Olive Tablets as a substitute for calcium and stomach relief. It mentions an olive symbol and vague effects, with unclear instructions and questionable benefits. The fragment hints at dietary health gimmicks from an era of dubious tonics.
George Reith, 18, a Lane Technical High student, shot himself amid claims of a dope ring selling drugs to pupils. He left notes blaming the dope trade, and police opened an investigation while the school system prepared warnings and bulletins for students.
Washington January 31 The house military affairs committee defeated the Bursum bill by a majority vote ending attempts to place disabled World War I volunteer officers on the regular army retirement toll The measure was vigorously opposed by Secretary of War Weeks and failed to advance in the legislature
Lorain council held a special session to discuss back salaries for city workers but took no action. Councilman William Miller urged firemen to withdraw a county auditor petition for a real estate revaluation, vowing to oppose further steps until it is done. He said if firemen disrupt the city they should let them. Two other council members backed him. one opposed, others silent. Without a court sale of property, workers see no path to pay.
Daisy A. Childs of Ridgeville sues Louis Childs in county court alleging perpetual profanity violent temper and neglect since their July 1909 marriage. She states he struck her and refused help from her family while she was ill. The petition seeks divorce and relief under applicable statutes.
An explosion at a Beuthen area coal mine in Silesia entombed about 250 German miners. Authorities feared all perished as rescue efforts began today.
Officials in Ohio and federal agents discuss drug addiction trends and enforcement progress. Colonel Nutt cites a material reduction since federal laws were enacted seven years ago. Commissioner Haynes heads to Washington to announce stricter dry laws, multi level enforcement, and international cooperation to curb smuggling and violations by higher ups.
A woman states she finally left her husband on January 27 due to his conduct damaging her health. She requests a divorce and restoration of her maiden name Adelia Batley.
M P Bic, wife of M P Bic, perished in a Western blaze after an explosion that tore through the Blin residence in Long Beach California. Her two young children and an elderly woman narrowly escaped the flames.
In Mayence on January 31 German rail workers voted in favor of a general strike protesting the French invasion. The message noted a bizarre comparison stating one pound of dehydrated spinach equals the food value of a 60 pound crate of canned vegetables.
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