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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
4
A damaged notice states the firm is in receivership and protected from external disruption. It claims no current trouble and asserts that responsible officers seek to regain control, which the writer suggests will not occur. The message appeals to partners and friends, stressing ongoing business operations under receivership.
The Franklin and Ely seniors staged a batting bee at Franklin grounds with Ely losing 31 to 21. Gerber Damm and Owens led with five hits each as both teams produced heavy hitting and tiring fielding.
Six convicts escaped the Eastern penitentiary by scaling the wall after incapacitating a guard. They seized a small motor truck, threatened the driver, and fled with armed escapees, prompting city-wide pursuit and rapid police response. In Clonmel Ireland, forty Irish Republican irregulars escaped from a guard during transport, with one wounded and recaptured.
About to plunge for a new record Miss Sybil Bauer, a renowned swimmer, faces strong competition from mermaids and mermaids pals. Bauer is noted for her high reputation in the sport as the scene builds toward a landmark swim.
Chicago report states Mrs La belle Nitti-Crudelle, sentenced to death for her husband’s murder, lost a bid for a new trial after a criminal court hearing. A separate note claims a Canadian mill produced a high grade blotting paper from wood pulp.
Cleveland produce notes show strawberry crates at 4 to 6 dollars and cabbage from Marietta at 4.00 per crate. Butter orders range around 41 1 2 to 44 1 2 cents, raspberries and blueberries listed with multiple prices, cucumbers from Ashtabula hothouse at 2.60 to 6.00 per basket, and potatoes at 46.00 per 6.50 barrel.
The market opened steady led by gains in Stewart Warner American Ice and American Car and Foundry with rail stocks firming. Bonds remained unchanged as copper and oil issues showed mixed movement and government securities held. In Cleveland livestock reports cattle calves sheep and hogs showed varying prices amid steady to active trading.
Erminio Spalla European heavyweight champion voices desire to fight Jack Speey or Lula Fiips in America. He considers returning to Italy after trying to build his name in the United States where bouts pay more and fans idolize him.
An old rural English practice ties a front door key to a Bible placed on Psalm fifty verse eighteen. Two people hold the Bible by the key bow and name the suspected thief before reciting the verse. If the Bible moves, the person is deemed guilty. if still, innocent.
Jim McManus of Lorain notes relief as Bob Robinson of the Elyria and Lorain Buick Company returns to the office for short hours after months of illness. Doctors predict continued improvement within weeks. Mrs. Robinson and local automotive friends celebrate the restored partnership mood despite a two hour limit on office presence.
F T Courtney won the 810 mile around Britain race for King George's cup. He arrived in Glasgow yesterday on the first lap from Hendon. His time was 6 hours 25 minutes 20 seconds and his flying speed about 150 miles an hour.
The civil service commission sustained Safety Director Shift and dismissed Patrolman William Robinson for gossiping about a brother officer. The ruling followed an appeal in Lorain dated July 14.
Jimmy Johnston of Brooklyn proves versatile as a utility man. He is described as a jack of all positions and a strong near star potential, delivering solid hits and dependable play.
July 14 reports show residents visiting relatives and hosting guests across Elyria Mur ray Ridge and Lorain county. Families mentioned include Grobe Spiegelberg Stanson Smith and Laraway as well as Mrs Williams Hess Henson Miller and the women’s missionary society gathering with various calls and visits.
A report from the Woman's Missionary Conference in Erie details Ada Smith of Carlisle and Mrs Arthur Fessler delivering engaging talks. A piano and violin piece by Mrs B C Schubert and Miss Fisders Johnston accompanied the event. Dues totaled 7.50. Refreshments followed. Also noted is a surprise 66th birthday for Saul Eppley with friends and relatives attending and cake served.
Medina county will get 102000 dollars in state and federal aid for new roadwork. A man named Kennedy was jailed in Wadsworth with a bullet wound from a shooting by G Gove who claimed Kennedy tried to break into his home. The Inter-City Kiwanis picnic is set for July 25 at Chippewa Lake with an athletic program including a base ball game between Elyria and Medina Kiwanis clubs.
Word reached this city of the death of George Williams in Wichita Kansas. Williams was born in the area and was the son of George D Williams. The exact date and cause of death are not known.
Sergeant Roy Allbritton of the United States Marine Corps says he is in the city to recruit. He will hold office at the post office two days a week, on Thursday and Friday, to meet potential recruits.
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