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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
1
A French court martial sentenced Count Von Keller Schult Ludwig and Herr Rigender to death for sabotage. A third German, Herr Lerberer, received life imprisonment at hard labor. The case announced from Aix la Chapelle on July 14.
Detroit authorities report a major crackdown along the Ecorse and Wyandotte fronts seizing two hundred boats and large quantities of liquor. A mob confronted state police and federal officers near a bridge, attempt to torch it failed, and raiders returned to Detroit with contraband under heavy police action.
Cincinnati report details Jacob Avera of Reading Ohio a section foreman for the Big Four Railroad and his multiple marriages resulting in 24 children and court-ordered distribution of nine children to relatives after his widow wives declined to take them. Juvenile court investigators uncovered the case led by probation chief A C Crouse.
The Lorain Elyria road between Lorain southern city limits and Penfield Junction will be opened soon after resurfacing and widening. Lake road west of Lorain is open with a detour near a new bridge. A paving strip near Vermillon will open soon, enabling Lorain to Sandusky travel. The Cleveland Elyria road is open from Cleveland to Rocky Ridge with detours at Ridgeville Center. Oberlin Kipton road now provides a continuous route from Cottesbrook bridge to the west county line though detours remain at Cottesbrook.
Ohio beekeepers plan a statewide campaign against foul brood an epidemic disease affecting honey production. State agriculture director Charles V. Truax announces August 30 meeting in Columbus and names C A Reese of Seville Medina County as chief apiary inspector with a $2000 annual pay. Deputies Alan Eby and L C Gardner are appointed at five dollars a day.
Lieutenant R. S. Omstead of the U S Army won the national elimination free balloon race at Indianapolis on July 4 covering 429.5 miles. Lieutenant J. B. Lawrence of the Navy took second with 290.1 miles, and H. E. Honeywell finished third, within nine tenths of a mile of Anton’s distance.
Phillip Frankenberg of Henrietta faced Judge Webber on illegal possession of liquor after officers found the largest still detected in the county. He pleaded not guilty and posted bond under 500 dollars. A hearing is set for next Wednesday. Officers located the concealed setup with a hidden barrel and a ground hole for jugs, indicating it could resume operation if not discovered.
Two self styled Hollywood figures are jailed in Montgomery County on conspiracy and impersonating federal agents. They allegedly attempted to extort John L. Bushnell of the First National Bank of Springfield Ohio for 100000 with threats to arrest him on Main White Slave Act charges. They collected about 10900 earlier and left Hollywood July 2 for Springfield.
Yesterday afternoon Mayor Jones and Robert Rice attended a joint Warren and Chagrin Falls Kiwanis meeting at Aa urn Inn. A fine banquet was served and Jones, as Kiwanis district governor, gave the principal speech while Rice also spoke.
Police warn occupants after a daytime theft spree in Elyria. Miss Ollie Robar loses a pocketbook and $60 plus a meal ticket after a fake mail pickup. Dr Gamble’s private office is entered and a gold watch stolen. Mrs Fulton’s residence on Washington Avenue reports a pocketbook and keys stolen. Authorities urge sharp lockouts and prompt police notification.
An unknown driver struck 67 year old G. M. Worcester at Chestnut and Broad Streets this morning, then fled. Worcester suffered a severe cut to the right leg and body bruises, was taken to the hospital, and later returned home after treatment. The car backed into Fred Conrad's yard and stopped at the porch before the driver escaped.
Paul Stone concessionaire at Riverview Park was arrested at Norwalk on a bad check related to a car purchase. Police doubt his guilt but complied with the request. In Washington on July 14 the Navy moved toward Baral powers after France delayed ratification of the Washington treaty.
The Corporation Directory Co of Cleveland announces a new Elyria city directory to be issued after four years since the last 1919 edition. Canvassing for names begins next week with a promise of an up to date and accurate directory.
Washington reports the Weather Bureau forecast for next week shows generally fair conditions in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley with temperatures near or above normal. Scattered local thunderstorms are probable in parts of the region.
A state audit of Newtown village in Hamilton county covers March 22 1918 to April 17 1923 with findings totaling 4001.73 recovered and 4242.31 in illegal payments including 282.31 to George Hawk from the village secret service fund. Prohibited deputy marshal payments and other charges are listed with individual names and amounts.
Michael Filimon of this city files for divorce from Goldie Filimon citing gross neglect of duty accusing her of failing to cook meals extravagance and a July visit to a Toledo spiritualist mother. He also says she engaged in misconduct with an Elyria man. The petition notes they married April 15 1923. The article also reports the Acre Star Farm sale at Penfield center bringing 7160 at sheriff sale with bidder G Staples administrator.
July 44 in SandWich New Hampshire one dead and several missing as a major forest fire devastates nearly 7000 acres. Huts and residences burned, government forest service aid. 1200 homeless in Burke Idaho area. Red Cross relief underway with tents secured. Firefighters battled through gaps and dry timber, destroying Burke town and nearby mines. damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Washington officials warn a possible Canadian embargo on pulp wood could shut American paper mills, raise newspaper prices, and increase unemployment. Diplomats urge direct talks with Canada to avert such action as departments note limited retaliation options and ongoing coal shipments.
Clarence F. Hawke of North Eaton died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He was 29 years old 5 months and 7 days. Survived by parents J. E. Hawke and Mrs. Hawke and one brother Floyd Hawke. Services Sunday at 2 PM at the North Eaton home with Rev. Eicher. Interment in Columbia Center.
Police report a burglary at the Rob Huron restaurant early this morning. The manager slept through the break in and the thieves took the cash register containing about $29.
Ohio voters will hear the Mae Stannard case, former matron at the girls industrial school, as Attorney General Crabbe says the case will be appealed to voters next fall. Crabbe accuses department of public welfare director John Harper of misfeasance and improper payroll handling, while Stannard’s supporters urge keeping the school from partisan attacks.
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