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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
4
A huge oil tank burst and buckled spilling burning oil as a firestorm spread through the neighborhood. Fire departments, police, and medical crews battled the fire with thick smoke blanketing streets. many residents fled as hospitals treated dozens of injured.
An odd OCR fragment suggests a call to write The Lydia E. Pink Medicine Co. in Tyana or Massachusetts for valuable information. The text is garbled but implies a free offer and a medical company encounter.
In Steubenville Jefferson county, state Prohibition Commissioner McDonald Attorney General C C Crabbe and others plan major enforcement actions. An immense meeting is set for Monday night with conferences beforehand. Fines totaling 4500 were levied against Steuben Club officers after a major raid, and the club was ordered closed.
Berlin dispatch notes Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung claims a French soldier was killed and several passengers wounded when the Ruhr Paris express was bombed on Thursday. London reports Italy indicated it would support Britain's Ruhr policy.
The Hollenden hotel in Cleveland sold at six this morning to a Chicago syndicate led by Herman Mack. The buyers took the building name and business and secured a 99 year lease on the real estate for an annual rent of 150 thousand dollars. The price was reported between four and five million dollars.
Ormund Butler, 60, commander of the U S government marine plant at Marietta, died suddenly today. He directed spillway work on the Ohio and tributaries and built the new marine plant at the Muskingum river mouth.
The Elyria Peony and Gladiolus Society hosts a grand opening at the Elks hall. J M Gasser Co of Cleveland and Hecock Floral Co present major displays with hundreds of peonies in a wide color range. Exhibits from R S Crawford North Olmsted and E C Shaw estate Akron attract attention. Admission is free and the show runs this afternoon and evening.
Washington dispatch reports the 68th Congress will press President Harding to convene a new world arms conference to curb aircraft and submarine production. Rep. Thomas Butler of Pennsylvania, chair of the naval committee, said the new session will push stronger action after limits were blocked previously by the White House and State Department.
Joseph Plesher, 28, of Pittsburgh, lies in a Cleveland hospital after being struck with a wrench and shot by John O Baileys cross ing watchman during a confrontation near midnight. O Bailey was cited in an officer report and a suspicion charge awaits outcome of Flesher s wounds.
Cincinnati taxpayers will spend thirty thousand to thirty five thousand eight dollars next August for a primary election. No contest is expected for either Democratic or Republican nominations, so the result will disclose nothing new.
Mrs Geo Armstrong of Worthington sustained internal injuries and fractured ribs when their car skidded on an oiled road and plunged 40 feet east of the Olentangy river bridge on King Avenue. Her husband was cut above the eye. both were taken to Grant hospital. In Atlantic City coast guard fire near shore threatens promenaders as launches flee. In Youngstown, Mrs Alexander Athens, 35, dies by suicide amid illness and despair.
New York stocks show early steady action with United States Steel up to 5 dollars and rail and oil shares mixed. Afternoon trading turns irregular as oil and railroad issues waver and government and other bonds hold steady amid a dull session.
Dr. H. Rouw of Clifton Illinois telegraphed that he witnessed the burial of Leighton Mount a former Northwestern University student whose skeleton was found in April buried under a plier at Evanston Illinois. He identified at least four persons connected to the September 1921 incident when Mount disappeared after a class rush.
The Platte river valley flood reached a serious stage with the South Platte at Ogallala spilling from its banks and homes flooded. Residents sought higher ground as Keith county officials were alerted but did not act. Northwestern Nebraska endured heavy rain and a tornado near Norfolk damaging crops and farm buildings.
C G Johnson first assistant engineer of the steamer Lantern Star was arrested by federal agents in Portsmouth after ten quarts of Johnny Walker whiskey were found in his bunk and he allegedly sold the liquor to crew members by the glass. Preliminary hearing held before US Commissioner Brinkley. No more liquor found aboard Eastern Star.
Cleveland report tells of a university student who attached handcuffs to his wrist at his date’s home and could not unlock them until the dance's early hours. The incident ended with his release as the orchestra played, with both boy and girl absent from the event. A separate Newark item notes Ben Watking, 29, fatally injured when a tree fell near Gratiot last night.
Reports from Washington indicate officials expect renewed discussions over the final wording of the British American debt agreement as the American commission aims to complete concessions. Other dispatches note Senator Couzens praising railroad health, Ford rumored third party candidacy, and New York Central stock actions with debentures.
The Ohio state board of optics reelected Clark Sloan of Cleveland as president and P C Harris of Columbus as secretary while Boston candidates like C Zellmer and Orrin E Bell from Rochester Lorain County lined up for licenses following a crowded examination process.
United States district court appointed Borland as receiver under bond of 60060. Mobility estimated at 11 million though assets may not fully cover. Keauth Nachod Kahne admitted to New York stock exchange March 28, 1895. Debts estimated at 11,006,000 with collateral sticks bonds and other properties valued at 11,000,000. A creditors committee formed representing secured and unsecured creditors. Creditors named Volheiming Loewenheim Smith Connell Whan.
Wellington High defeated the Alumni team 5 to 2 in yesterdays afternoon game led by Prosser’s strong pitching. In Wellington June 16. Sells Coal Yards Mrs Renouard sells controlling interest in Renouard Coal and Supply Co to Bye Banning and H G Laundon who will run it under the same name. Mrs Renouard plans to move to Philadelphia for settlement work and has rented her Park Street home to Mr and Mrs Glen Owen who will be athletic coach in the school.
Wellington churches list Sunday programs with Baptist Bible school at 9 30, sermons at 10 30 and 7 30, Methodist cen tenary fund talk, Epworth League at 6 30, Church of Christ Bible school at 10 and communion, Congregational Children’s Day observances, baptism, new members, and Endeavor at 6 30. Also notes Reverend Mallery and plans for Children’s Day. Wellington Personal items mention Tom Smith buying a gas station and N G Hoyt in critical condition.
A fragment notes seven a Miss Masaret Naramore spending a week in New York. Mrs H B Hamila left for Duluth Minnesota to visit her sister Miss Nellie Amex Horr. destaque from Wel ington attends the Kings Daughters convention at Medina. Edith L Stevick leaves for Nashville Tennessee to teach music at Fisk University during summer. Mr and Mrs Vernon Emery of Sylvania Ohio visit town. They found May who were glad to see them.
Mr and Mrs Ben Northelm hosted a family evening in Brownhelm for James Laird of Colorado Springs. Guests included the Bairds of Lorain and Amherst, the Northeims, Claus family, and others. Highlights were games music and a late snack after a high school commencement note for Miss Ruby Sieth and Alma Meyers’s graduation.
Portmas of Henrietts called on Mr and Mrs John Portman Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Bear Bacon Mrs Wm Miller and Mrs J Portman were present. Elyria visitors also came Thursday.
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