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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
1
The highway department plans widening near Cleveland within the county. Bids favored brick pavement over asphalt and concrete, with one bid rejected as too low. County commissioners favor brick, arguing the road is heavily traveled and important, while some favor concrete or asphalt as alternatives. Local authorities’ wishes will influence final choice.
Reported in the Albany edition a strike threat by Baltimore and Ohio railroad shopmen escalates as unions press for resumed work. Negotiations with railroad officials face a possible statewide conference to resolve stalled talks and avoid a broader walkout.
The article reports attorney Lawrence prow ls undergoing an operation after an attack on a street in Cincinnati. A detective was murdered and there are unverified arrests connected to the case.
An advertisement touts a cure for rheumatism promising relief within twenty four hours. It alleges powerful deposits are removed and money is earned by those who try the treatment, claiming success for a patient named HM oAlien and a BorhestarPoorer of Ailestha, while warning against costs without results. The copy emphasizes quick results and personal testimony to attract readers seeking relief.
A surplus of 3 million dollars from the Ohio workmen's compensation fund will be refunded to Ohio manufacturers as dividends. About 71 percent of the 25 000 employers under the law may receive this refund based on payments made in the year ending January 1. The Industrial Commission also announced rate reductions for this year to prevent another surplus.
General William Limerson notes the Justice Department argues Volstead Act applies to all ships under the American flag. Caraway urges the president to close all bars on U.S. ships before sunset and warns if not, the law will be enforced. Debate centers on the reach of prohibition aboard vessels and potential constitutional challenges.
In London the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas order renovations to the ephemera offices after a fifteen year neglect leaving walls black and grimy. Central News reports unrest among Rendatares attacned Vatican observers and a guard weeps over service complaints. Richard Brearton, a Covent Garden paperhanger, is killed when a car rolls over near Willow Run. Senator Pat Harrison faces a Democratic rado on the floor as the elotura rule is debated.
President Harding departs Marion by auto for a trip to Columbus for a dinner and golf outing with his party. Attending are General Pershing Attorney General Daugherty Brigadier General Havver and Mr George B Christian. The Columbus Republican Glee Club hosts the dinner at 7 pm and luncheon at Scioto Country Club.
George L. Oles, once a millionaire commission man with worldwide notoriety, resigns as mayor of Youngstown Ohio. He cites opposition politicians as tying his hands and states he will return to selling bananas to regain control as the boss.
Fragmentary report on Carlisle partnerships in Taal Tennessee courts. Mention of mortgage, deficit, and profits division, with reference to a legal action and constitutional questions. Irregular text notes hearings, notices, and a drug advertisement included in the clippings.
A long list of produce and meat items with prices and varieties, including butter dairy eggs celery radishes onions beets spinach cheese maple syrup tomatoes lettuce beans peppers cucumbers cantaloupes watermelons peaches pears strawberries oranges lemons bananas apples onions and many fish and meat products from various vendors with scattered pricing and weights.
Irregular opening reports show Mexican Petroleum up 1.25 to 167.50 and California Petroleum advancing to 63.50 while Studebaker rises to 130.50 and Consolidated Gas climbs to 119.00. Several other issues including American Can and American Locomotive trade around steady to higher levels with a broad list of noon prices across major securities.
July 6 in Cincinnati Ruth Woodriss four died from burns after her dress caught fire from a sparkler. Edna Miller seven and Eleanor Sherman eight died in similar incidents linked to a so called safe celebration.
Prohibition reports allege some New York police members are involved in bootlegging in the city. Prohibition officials say New York authorities will be urged to weed out the offending officers.
Washington reports an agreement tactic by Peace Parley pressuring operators to negotiate with miners led by Caltech Mine Workers of America secretary William Green. He cites depleted coal reserves and a 10 million ton surplus that could last three weeks without new production. The piece notes weekly U.S. coal outputs and the federal trade commission estimate of operator investment per ton at 3.12 dollars with wide regional variation.
A string of real estate transfers lists buyers and parcels in Lorain Amherst Elyria and Sheffield with amounts from 600 to 6200 dollars. Cincinnati reports a 38 acre aviation field deal at Blue Ash and Cleveland area livestock and commodity prices with wheat corn oats and hogs with modest gains and opening liberty bonds prices.
Cincinnati July 8 Newly discharged from hospital after a chest wound George Segal 40 shot at Jas Walker 31 on a crowded downtown street. Walker was wounded but escaped and later arrested. Walker had earlier shot Segal after an earlier dispute. Segal faces a grand jury in Butler County on a charge of shooting to kill.
White Plains N Y July 6 The defense in the Ward murder case gains a procedural advantage as Supreme Court Justice Vorsehauser signs an order requiring Westchester County District Attorney Weeks to show cause why the murder indictment against Walter Ward should not be dismissed The returnable date is 10 o'clock Saturday morning before Supreme Court Justice Seeger in Neuburg NY.
Sixty injured in a chaotic rush to evacuate a subway train after a blowout and explosion. Patrolman Norman and fellow passengers used fire extinguishers to combat flames, while Fire Chief Smoky Joe Martin led responders and rescue efforts. About 300 people were saved through the emergency exit at 62nd Street.
Babe Ruth belted his 14th homer of the season in the first game of the Yankee Cleveland doubleheader. The drive came in the third inning with the bases loaded as Mails pitched for Cleveland.
Bulletin from Washington notes serious interference by railroad strikers with mail trains is not likely to be repaid. Only a few reports of attempts to hamper trains carrying mails have reached the post office department. In Johnstown Pennsylvania Nanty Glo fire destroys a block causing heavy damage. Paris reports disarmament talks over poison gas treaty extension. Tokyo rumor claims Hirohito signed Washington treaties. Berlin issues warning against political assassinations. Columbus reports an unidentified man drowned after falling from Little Mianj rail bridge into the Sauote River.
The Gates and Jefferson school grounds vote to create two play grounds with tennis courts volleyball handball and sand boxes. Mayor Jones Walter Watts and others endorsed the effort with $55 for Gates and $80 for Jefferson, Wayne Koppes to supervise Gates site as work begins and opening is planned.
Chicago reports two investigations into a wreck near Porter where a Pere Varquetta en route to Chicago collided with a New York Central locomotive. One person died and over fifty were slightly hurt as officials probe diverted passenger traffic to a six track where the other locomotive stood, to determine if a defect error or malice caused the misrouting.
The Mate Uuition Commission announced a July 25 hearing to redefine methods and procedures used by Ohio railroads to adjust freight rates in line with the Interstate Commerce Commission order cutting rates about 10 percent effective July 1.
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