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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
4
Ohio counties show varied tax return counts with Mahoning leading among populous counties while Lucas ranks lower. Total state income tax returns reach 367,096 with $33,574,094 in income tax. per-year totals rise and fall with industrial mood, noting a 2021 decline context.
In Unstown on June 12 a fire of unknown origin destroyed much of the Church of Our Lady causing about 20 amount in damage. The blaze began early and residents found the ruin with no power. The pastor and Father Francho described locking the church at 5 pm earlier. The pastor saved the chalice host and other sacred items.
Phoebe Disbro Ashley, matron of a cottage in Oberlin, files for divorce from George D. Ashley after a New York marriage in 1897. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Phoebe Nich and exclusion from future property interests. Another divorce request by William Glasley of Lorain against Emma Glasley mirrors similar grounds, with four children involved.
In a petition from Seraeeton and associates, local leaders are accused of neglecting to enforce liquor laws and tolerating immoral conditions. The document contends the city has remained openly lax under current officers, with accusations extending to corrupt practices and failure to uphold ordinances.
Dortmund Germany reports six Germans dead and more than twenty wounded as French troops occupy the city. The population stays indoors except for urgent business. A 9 pm to 5 am curfew is enforced with threats of death for violations. Municipal treasury drained of 42 million marks.
The trial of Ernest Davidson for uttering a check on a bank with sufficient funds closed suddenly. Judge Thompson discharged Davidson after taking the case from the jury. It showed he asked to date the check ahead claiming future funds, and the judge ruled the recipient could not indict if the check remained unpaid under those circumstances.
In Troon Scotland on June 12 five Americans advanced to the British open championship final round. Surviving players included Walter Hagen from New York John Farrell of Quaker Ridge New York Leo Diegel of Washington MacDonald Smith of California and George Ausbach of Boston. President Harding sent a congratulatory letter to Prohibition Commissioner Haynes praising the unit's work during the shrine convention in Washington.
Cleveland June 13 Nine teen persons convicted of violations of federal statutes left for Atlanta penitentiary in charge of deputy U S marshal Robert Gawn and ten guards. Prisoners were from Cleveland and most were convicted of prohibition and narcotic law violations.
Washington June 13. The government will enforce the Supreme Court dry ruling with no other choice, says a White House spokesman after a cabinet meeting. Treasury and Justice will continue to enforce the law, and officials will seek amendments in December to clarify Congress’s intent and reduce enforcement embarrassment.
Ohio Wesleyan University alumni and board of trustees announced acceptance of pledges totaling 6.7 million dollars as part of an 8 million dollar development program. The first year focused on organization, with subscriptions reaching 525,493. Carl B. Hine led the effort in Delaware under university president Dr. John W Hoffman.
Governor Donahey ordered removal of Lorain vice squad members P L Green and Fred Mester after a special investigation found unsatisfactory conditions. Mayor Grail approved the recommendation and they were reassigned to regular police duty.
The Ashland Country Club plans a Saturday start for its golf tournament with players chosen by a hat draw. Names will appear on the entry list in the order drawn, reflecting the initials of each participant.
Left to right Agnes O'Neil Berths Underhill and Elizabeth Kuchier, University of California students, are shown amid prize wins for stock farming. The article notes surprise at their achievements and mentions a distraction claim, with fragmented and unclear OCR wording.
Harold Harter of Toledo elected grand monarch of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm at Cleveland gathering the order’s 34th annual convention Over 50 000 Grotto visitors filled Cleveland for three days with a midnight parade and elaborate drills Akron’s Joseph P Seburg named venerable prophet in line for leadership in 12 years The next meeting place and officers to be decided in Indianapolis Los Angeles and Atlantic City among candidates
New York stocks opened with strength in railroad issues and uneven gains in industrials. Major boosts came from New York Central and Canadian Pacific, while United States Steel fell. In autos and tires, Goodrich and Kelly Springfield rose, but Studebaker slipped. California Pete and Pan American Pete showed limited moves amid overall volatility. Livestock in Cleveland showed steady to strong demand, with hogs and calves firm and top cattle prices noted. A fragmented opening across exchanges continued into later morning trading.
Eight armed bandits controlled Manito for three hours in a fruitless attempt to blow the safe at Peoples State Bank. They locked the night watchman and three others, kept an armed patrol on Main Street, and fled toward Pekin.
Wheat in July and September futures shown with small gains, corn starting higher and oats steady. Liberty Bond market notes, prices and opening meeting details, with mixed bids and regional quotations reflecting a volatile early session.
Dublin June 12 reports a major sensational witness in the Croker will case. Richard Davis of Northampton Mass swore that Mrs Bula Croker widow of Richard Croker posed as the wife of Guy Marone while living at his house. Davis said Croker children claim Bula Croker married Marone and was not divorced when she wed Croker in 1914. JI C Rogge testified Croker said Bula knew of his son Richard robbing him. Mary Croker denied her husband paid 25000 annually and denied threatening Bula Croker. Harold Croker denied pressuring Florence to join him in contesting the will.
Judge Henry J. Ward of Chicago sues his 38 year old bride for divorce on grounds she married him within a year of her divorce from Albert Marshall. Mrs Ward says he underwent rejuvenation before the marriage and implies the marriage was not genuine.
Washington June 13 Three meals a day for doughboys at a total of 27 cents per day is the Army ration allowance. The 1923 ration is the lowest in eight years, costing less than 1913 levels. Comparisons show U S troops fed cheaper than Italy Britain France or Japan, with meals planned from corn flakes to beef stew and bread pudding, never repeating servings in a week.
Edward J. 2 Bredis, U. S. minister to Siam, explains his ten months there, notes the king’s rule is absolute but humane and just, and says he will return shortly.
Berths M Hall of Lorain sues for divorce from James W Hall an employee of National Tobe Co married March 1900 with two children. She accuses him of gross neglect and extreme cruelty including false accusations and assaults at their Lorain home on June 34 and June 8 requesting injunctions custody alimony and other relief.
Bulgarian peasants reportedly organize resistance in the Pleva district cutting rail lines. Former President Bote of the Sobranje strives to spark a counter revolution in the Edomir district as fighting erupts in multiple localities.
Eleven people were injured and two possibly fatally hurt when a westbound Pennsylvania electric express collided with a local train at Villanova station, fourteen miles west of Philadelphia. Among the seriously hurt were Thomas Reissnyder, 50, of Philadelphia, and Harry Douglas of Cape May Court House, New Jersey.
Erie Belle Bark was divorced from Winsfield Bark this morning on adultery grounds. The court awarded $1,000 alimony payable $50 per month and granted custody of their child.
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