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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
1
Ten people died and about 15 were injured when a moonshine still exploded in a Chicago tenement, sending flames through 24 flats. Police suspect a furniture dealer, Joseph Smith, of manufacturing moonshine in a first floor storeroom. rescue efforts saved several children as residents fled the blaze.
Georges Forschler, 49, a Spanish American War veteran, was killed by his stepson Herman Hildebrandt, 24, a World War I veteran, during a quarrel in Licking County near Utica. Hildebrandt, who claims self defense, says Forschler advanced with a drawn knife. Hildebrandt is jailed in Newark awaiting charges.
Postmaster General new fraud order blocks six more oil companies from using the mails at Fort Worth Texas. Names include Moexia-Gibraltar Oil Company Texas Trust Company Smackover Lease Club and Kosse Double Royalty Club.
The Patterson Construction Co. of Lorain has been awarded the contract to improve three miles of Inter-County highway in Columbia township by the State Highway Department. The reinforced concrete road carries a contract price of 85 632.64 dollars.
Jasper Jones, 52, freight conductor, was killed at Lima yard when a floor board loosened from a box car struck him as he stood by the track talking to trainmen. Relief dispatcher M. O. Burt was injured. engineer F. C. Stuckey was unharmed.
George Ingersoll of Lake Avenue distributed about twenty baskets of home grown strawberries to friends. A Chronicle Telegram reporter, who also received a basket, praises the berries as among the best in the market.
Mayor Jones sentenced Sarah Armond for being found with only a sheet and a smile to pay 25 dollars plus costs and stand committed until paid. Johnnie Wise also fined 25 dollars and costs and released after promising to cover Sarah’s fine. Henry Moore, who rented rooms to the couple, was ordered to clean his place or face arrest for a disorderly house. He claimed he did not know they were not married and vowed immediate remedies.
Miss Irene Dona hue, 24, died yesterday at Memorial hospital after a year long illness. Born in Zanesville, she lived at 229 Seventh St. with her mother and worked at Colson Co. for a time. Funeral at St Marys church Saturday at 9 AM with burial in St Marys cemetery. Her body is at Sudro funeral home awaiting visitation.
Oberlin college observed its ninetieth anniversary commencement with hours of ceremonies ending at 12 30. The program featured an organ prelude, processional, invocations, choral music, and remarks by Paul Elmer More. Degrees were conferred including Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts with lists of graduates in arts and sciences and theology.
Frantic search by police across New York and six Midwestern cities fails to locate Stanley Farba, a ten year old Brooklyn boy locked in a freight car Monday. The car traveled west on Pennsylvania tracks likely bound for Detroit Chicago St Louis Kansas City or Omaha.
The suspect in a real estate man's death was identified by Mrs Tesmer after hours of confused police work. The arrest occurred at Frank Carrick's apartment where the suspect posed as Mrs Carrick, with a later medical examination by Dr Sara Seippel placing the person among male prisoners. The case is described as one of the most unusual on record.
Servies' director Béck reports a busy period at the water works where millions of gallons of filtered water are sent daily. Last night the big pump delivered 6,000,000 gallons, far above the old pump's 5,000,000. The city cleaned Broad Street and West Avenue intersections after pavement work, with residents expressing thanks.
A 15 year old runaway from Watherson Avenue Cleveland was brought to the police by Harry Marvis of Findley at 10 30 pm. The youth said he fled summer school. Marvis was later picked up nearby and held overnight. The boy’s father later retrieved him.
Leon Raymond filed a suit against Lee H Bright seeking a receiver and court orders to locate hidden assets. He says a June judgment of 1425 dollars plus costs exists, Bright has no real estate, and has allegedly diverted personal property to third parties to avoid payment. The case requests banks in Elyria disclose funds and safe deposit contents.
H C Barbour of this city joins Roille Miller of Columbus in the first round as the twentieth annual Ohio Golf Association meet opens in Toledo. The Association voted to hold its next meeting at Columbus.
Chicago police press on with indictment of Fred Thompson the man who posed as a woman known as the smiling girl bandit in the Tesmer murder case. Investigators cite new links including a marriage certificate skeleton keys and a moonshine party as they pursue admissions from Thompson a drug addict whose alibi collapsed and who favors male companionship over women seeking the truth of the killing.
Torio tor rains cause landslides killing eight and leaving hundreds homeless. About 1500 houses flooded near Shomonoseki as rescue teams seek more missing.
On West Street a runaway horse bolted after aPackard car and a streetcar. The overturned buggy dumped two strawberry vendors Dean Newton 12 and Ruseel Nichols 11, who escaped with strawberry stains and minor injuries. Claude Dimter will settle damages and sell the horse for fertilizer.
Rudolph Neunbecker and others filed a court action against Edward Skerkula to recover 14 464 55 as due on a note of that amount. The note is secured by a mortgage on property in Avon village.
Protest letters from the general defense committee representing the I. W. W. arrived at the White House protesting the conditions Harding set for commuting sentences of political prisoners in the Chicago and Wichita espionage cases. The action followed June 21 reports from Washington.
Funeral services for Mamie Ward will be held from St Agnes church tomorrow morning at 9 30 instead of 9 o'clock as previously announced. The notice places the event in the Vienna region June 21 and mentions a sensational medical discovery claimed by Professor Wagner in collaboration with Professor Detaer as a separate item.
A Cleveland to Columbus area weather roundup reports ongoing heat across the region with temperatures near 90 and higher in multiple cities. Weather officials promise relief but note continued high heat and prostrations.
Lottie Dyke Kubhlow as trustee sues M HB Welfy andftot Walter Ludwig alleging improper collection of the Dow Aiken liquor tax on Dyke block Cheapside. She claims the property was leased to William Wagner and liquor was sold there, causing a $1000 tax plus $200 penalty, with no prior notice before June 19 1923. she seeks cancellation of the assessment and restraining order against the treasurer.
J F Mallory 48 of Ridgeville dies at Memorial Hospital after a weeks long illness. Survived by wife two children Martha and Parker stepparents two half brothers and two half sisters of California. Former employee of IT Rubber Heel Co and member of the Odd Fellows. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Leake C Walkden sues Hiram Hall et al to quiet title to property on Rage Avenue in this city.
Miss Catherine OTT of 1st Avenue sustained a cut and minor injuries when her Ford coupe was flipped after colliding with a Ford driven by HL Brook on Cambridge Street last evening. The windshield and radiator were damaged. both occupants escaped with minor injuries.
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