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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a derailment involving a freight train and engine. The report notes a car overturned near twelve o clock, a bad crash risk, one car toppled, and an engine thrown over. No clear date or location is provided.
A fragmentary report describes a crash at Alemar Garden with injuries to a Miss and others. One person suffered a rib injury while another needed hospital care after the incident. The text is garbled but indicates a serious accident with hospital treatment.
In the French Chamber of Deputies a report that royalist and fascist groups plan a national takeover sparked stormy sessions and anti fascist protests. Interior Minister Maunoury revealed documents listing officers and actions of the fascists, prompting a government confidence vote, which passed 343 to 181.
Fire at Steubenville Herald Square Theatre destroyed the venue and heavily damaged Fort Steuben Hotel with an estimated loss of 160000. The Herald Printing Company plant also suffered minor damage as flames burst through the roof around 430 this morning. The blaze drew every city fire unit and forced hundreds of hotel guests to flee. In Cleveland, a separate fire after an oxygen tank explosion at K K Radiator Company endangered about twenty lodgers before being controlled, with about 2000 in losses.
In Cleveland on June 1 a federal court heard pleas of not guilty from former Ohio federal prohibition director Joseph A. Shearer and former prohibition agent Fred Counts along with Samuel A. Hoskins of Columbus and A Frank Counta of Cleveland. Trials were set for June 673. The judge denied delaying the plea entry. Indictments were previously returned and motions challenging them were heard over the past week.
Atlanta Ga July 1 Judge McAlpin of Savannah Chatham County Ga threatened to kill any Prohibition officer who again tried to arrest his cat for liquor use. The letter was received by Fred Distank prohibition director of Georgia Henry
Abbett Dominick awarded a three year concession at Century Park for 340 dollars per year after four bidders submitted certified bids. Oakwood Park bids were rejected for the same reason.
June 1 Governor Donahey vows to probe conditions at Akron and nearby Springfield Lake in Summit County where Akron taxi driver Harry Sunderland says slot machines have been operating despite a state proclamation against gambling. Sunderland described taking a machine from Northern Ohio Traction waiting room and the incident in Akron leading to an investigation by special state investigator John Bliss.
Geneva June 1 A confessed peeping Tom caught spying on coeds as they disrobed was given a suspended sentence after authorities allowed escape. Dean Barbara Walker of William Smith College vowed to enforce the law herself with a shotgun. Edward Buckley was found in a dorm tree and arrested but received one year suspended jail and a $50 fine. Buckley said he drank squirrel whiskey and would not again appeal to courts.
June 11 report from Barwick-on-Tweed confirms Viscountess Astor, Margaret Wintringham, and Mrs Hilton Philipson win seats in the House of Commons. Philipson’s win at Berwick follows the unseating of her husband, who previously held the seat. In Ohio, the state utilities commission dismisses D T and L Railroad's bid to abandon two local trams, with a late-summer hearing postponed. In Washington, U S manufacturers announce steps to boost domestic aircraft competing with foreign models.
Building permits in Elyria and surrounding Columbus area total more than 275000 dollars for new homes stores and garages while in Columbus Attorney General Crabbe accuses director H R Witter of pressuring inspector Albert Smith to resign. Civil service safeguards cited and potential mandamus action noted over back pay.
Dan S Finnegan 40 formerly of Amherst died at Mercy Hospital Chicago. His remains will be brought to his home area for funeral arrangements. He leaves his mother wife and siblings Katherine and Mary of Cleveland Mrs Corbett South Amherst Elyria Hugh Amherst and Tom and Jack Cleveland.
Lorain police report the arrest of Nicholas Styrus, a former Lorain Greek, at Fort Wayne Indiana on a Youngstown murder warrant. Patrolman Carson overheard part of a telephone conversation last Wednesday night that provided a clue to Styrus's location and led to the capture.
Walter J Numann president of a downtown jewelry concern fought off three bandits near his home and saved gems valued at $40,000. He was rushed to a hospital after the beating. The robbers escaped with nothing.
London June 1 The Irish deportation indemnity bill was passed by the House of Commons on final reading without a roll call. The passage signals a Baldwin government victory. The measure shields the home secretary and colleagues from financial damage over illegal deportations of Irish Republican sympathizers from England to Ireland.
Dresden June 1 Two people killed and many wounded in violent unemployment riot at Bautzen Saxony as authorities scramble to restore order amid mounting labor unrest and turbulent protests across Germany.
Parole for former William H. McGannon of the local Municipal Court faces a hearing with no opposition noted. Judge McGannon, a former sentenced perjury defendant, stood accused in a trial linked to a muta friend case, as reported from official sources.
Lake Shore Electric and Lorain Elyria street railway workers will earn a 5 cent per hour pay increase starting June 16. About 390 men on the Lake Shore and Elyria Lorain divisions will benefit, boosting monthly earnings by roughly $15 per man. The new rates of 50 52 54 56 and 58 cents match wartime wages.
Sheriff Underhill and deputies went to Harry Baker's Belden farm on a tip about a blind tiger. Baker destroyed liquor but officers seized a gallon of raisin jack and arrested him. He faced Judge Webber with a $1000 bond and a next day hearing. second offense, with a prior fine in Grafton. Neighbors say Baker farm conditions are worsening and must be stopped.
A rigid inquiry into the death of Mrs. Eugene W. Lillianfeld at a Chicago roadhouse was begun. She fainted while dancing and died before a physician arrived. Her husband is reported to be in Tampa, Florida. In the party were two men and another woman identified as Mrs. Mark Hughes of New York. other names were not released.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on June 1 after four months 1200 Newark area workers in the Central Railroad of New Jersey Ashley shop ended their strike. Company President E Besler agreed to reinstate the strikers as new men as vacancies arise.
A Oberlin mother of five, Lilian Stander, is accused by her husband Clare Stanfierd of arresting him on a false charge and entertaining a paramour while he was jailed. He seeks divorce and custody of the children, alleging gross neglect, extreme cruelty, and adulterous threats. The case frames a custody battle amid local turmoil and distant international tensions reported alongside.
The police arrested E. F. McElroy for selling baseball pool tickets during rounds at stores and offices. He pled guilty and was fined 50 dollars plus costs after a mayoral arraignment. Charles Krapp was later detained. he cooperated and will have a hearing tomorrow morning. Chief Stankard warned the crackdown will continue to curb public and private sale of pool tickets.
Cleveland police and county officials say John L. Whitfield remains at large for the May 11 killing of Patrolman Dennis Griffin as a 14 year old girl linked to him is released on personal bonds. The case echoes past unsolved crimes, but officials insist their case is solid while noting rewards and possible political maneuvering.
A federal director connected to prohibition enforcement appeared before the U S Supreme Court seeking a new trial. The case involves allegations of conspiracy related to permit handling and violations during enforcement activities.
A Sandusky chef dies by his own hand in a brief item. The fragment mentions a false report and a local incident referencing Colt Mets and a time frame, but details are unreadable and no clear names or places are fully present.
June 1. Every union barber in Niles walked out after shop owners refused wage terms. Last year the 65 percent share system was challenged, with demands for a $25 weekly guarantee and 65 percent of receipts over a 35 cent chair fee. Proposals were rejected by all proprietors.
June 1 in Lorain, fruit peddler John Pasuik was shot twice by a youth about 17 armed with a .22 rifle while guarding oranges on his wagon. One bullet entered behind the ear and lodged under the skin, another grazed the forehead. Pasuik survived after hospital treatment. police have no suspect.
Mrs Barr, at a booze party east of Shawnee Bridge, jumped from a flat embankment into the creek and fractured her leg. Two party members escaped. Warner Wolf and Ed Brooks were captured and jailed. Police had raided her home weeks earlier after a stove incident.
The city announces bids for eleven Lorain Street paving work. Bidders must submit proposals by the specified deadline, with the highway commission overseeing the process and contracts to be awarded next week.
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