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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
8
June reports from Etna describe a violent eruption on the south side of the main crater threatening nearby areas. Professor Carrara says lava advances at about one kilometer per hour toward the south slope while Rome contends the observatory could be overwhelmed.
News briefs report multiple items: Mrs. Anna Buzzi on trial for Frederick Schneider's murder after he was shot in his automobile. President Harding's Utah trip for respite from crowds. Okmulgee Oklahoma under martial law due to apparent lawlessness. the White Star liner Homeric awaiting passage beyond three mile limit. and U S war department noting Britain will bolster air forces without U S parallel.
Jane Addams, a settlement worker with Tamous, underwent a minor operation today at St. Luke's Hospital.
In San Diego at Rockwell Army Aviation Field Captain Smith and Lieutenant Richter lift off at 4 15 AM in a De Havilland plane aiming to fly for four days and nights without a pause. They plan midair refueling from a fast escort aircraft to extend the endurance beyond prior records.
Columbus reports state officials say building and loan associations may not sell stock for commissions after July 3 when the King law on stock issuance and sale takes effect Attorney General Crabbe conveyed this in an opinion to J W Tannehill superintendent of the state building and loan department Cincinnati notes a resident near Opera Place and Vine Street saw a young woman clasping a man and calling for police Niles reports Robert Cunningham 21 a member of the Eagles soccer team drowned his mother Mrs Thomas Cunningham sails for Europe Newark residents fear a 20 foot black snake north of the city James Leary injured in an elevator accident at the county jail Frank Offenberger seriously hurt by a gunpowder blast at a building sheltering him
A local market advertisement lists various meats and seafood with prices. Items include springers and veal steak, pork chops, leg of lamb, spring lamb quarter, lemon cheese, lake superior trout, fresh haddock, salmon, and Pillsbury Best products.
The Paris sails with 12000 pints of wines and liqueurs despite a dry ship ruling. Minera from White Star line adopts a strict budget on drinking amid Prohibition controversy. Lions clubs head Edward Vaught urges abstinence at a national convention. Governor Pinchot issues a strict anti-borrowing order to state workers to enforce prohibition laws.
June reports from Oberlin Road include visits to Peoria and a westward trip by Miss Thelma Campbell and Miss Florenc Minch. Sunday schools at East Russia and Stop 100 held picnics and summer sessions. An accident at Stop 98 involved a Ford sedan. two Pennsylvania men were hurt but the car was wrecked. Local reunions, visits, and community events fill the week from Pittsfield Center to Russia township.
After forty-one years in uniform Maj. Gen. George A Bell retires from the U S Army to become president of the State Bank of Chicago. Bell commanded the Thirty third Division in World War I and tops the roster of Army leaders.
Oberlin College awarded a Master of Arts to coach Alonzo A. Stagg, marking him as the first athletic mentor at a college in the United States to receive an honorary degree for his athletics contribution. The University of Chicago leader is recognized for his long career in shaping collegiate sports.
Mrs. W C Park and daughters Jeanne and Frances join Mr. and Mrs. James Lilley of Lakewood for a Niagara Falls trip to visit Mrs. Carrie Ogden. Local visits include Brown, Crowson, Mennell, and Kline families with gatherings in Elyria, LaGrange, and Redford. Belden M E church Children’s Day program drew attendees from Cleveland and Chicago. Belden Farmers club to host June 29 program with Rev Grant of Elyria as speaker.
Bernice Ruedeman sues Wm A. Ruedemann alleging marriage in 1913 and ongoing abuse plus inability to locate him now. Julia Yeager of Lorain seeks divorce from Andrew Yeager after a drunken, quarrelsome marriage on November 29 1923 with lack of support and residence at a home linked to a convicted Crabb(e) act offender. American Shipbuilding declares 13 4 per cent stock dividend totaling 1 200 000 payable Aug 1 1924.
Amherst June 27 Otts Ray Hill sustained a compound leg fracture when a machine overturned on Deiss Hill while en route from the Lake yesterday afternoon. Dr McQueen attended and Mrs Hill was taken to the local hospital.
Mrs LoL Cummings formerly of South Amherst died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Robert Minch’s home on Kenyon Avenue Elyria at age 14. She moved to Elyria after her husband died five years ago and was a long time resident of South Amherst. Funeral arrangements not set. Baker in charge of burial.
Mrs. George Hollstein and Amelisa Bechtle returned from Erie Pennsylvania as delegates for the Missionary Society. Miss Amelia Bechtle visits Dover Canada with uncle William Kolbe. Ian Charlotte Standen starts as clerk at the Baus shoe store. Florence Rothe attends Holzhauer Neumeister wedding at Elliston. Margaret Rice left for the Teachers Convention in Sandusky. Mr and Mrs Frank Radde and Mrs J B Avery were Elyria visitors. Salisbury visit and departure for Cleveland. F Q Delbridge and W G Nord travel to Steubenville for a business trip. J R Paterdon of Bucotgs Ohio visited Amber last evening. Kenneth Guild attends the Holzhauer Neumeister wedding at Elliston.
June 25 Cleveland market notes show Butter extra at 43 45, prints 44 16, eggs fresh 27 12, Ohio firsts 23 1 2, western firsts 29, strawberries best 250 4 per bushel, cabbage new 150 200 per crate, cucumbers hot house 2 25 per basket, potatoes new 5 50 5 75 per barrel.
New York and Chicago opening trading shows professional pressure with fractional moves. Rail names such as Union Pacific and Northern Pacific fall. Baldwin and Studebaker rise. U S Steel and copper stocks weaken. grain and bonds open varied in Chicago and New York sessions.
A series of numbered fragments labeled 41-4002 0005 and 4 1-48 4 1-45 2 4 1-45 New 4 3-4 hints at a larger puzzle. Observers note the sequence and structure may encode a message or indexing scheme within the page.
Whitfield confesses he was with Griff when the officer was shot but says Griffin shot himself during a struggle. Detective Griffin died during transport to jail in Cleveland. A total 1,850 in rewards awaits Whitfield’s capture while city funds and informant secrecy complicate rewards. Whitfield anticipated escape with locks on lumber yard offices and a ready car. He is brought back to Cleveland with twelve detectives arriving late today.
Sport events today include horse racing at Aqueduct and Latonia, tennis at Wimbledon, and several intercollegiate and championship tournaments nationwide. Boxing match Willie Gradwell against Pete August is set for Providence. London police report shows a failed assassination attempt on the Jugoslav premier with six shots fired and the assailant arrested.
Wellington announces the fair for Aug 31 to Sep 2 with a rebuilt hay barn and repairs. Premiums will be added and school exhibits from county townships will be shown. First Wellington Bank buys a seven volume History of the World War as a memorial to Morgan Dirlam Post No American Legion.
Wellington reports the Public Library will close each Wednesday afternoon and evening from July through August. Community Club hosts Pearl Bassett Thursday with a lawn picnic. locals note visits from Master Newell Smith Jr in town and vacations by Branson family and Kathryn Warner. Charles Willard starts work in Elyria and Jessie Wight heads to Wolfeboro and Lake Winnipesaukee.
Paul Kovack of Cleveland sues Mrs. Theres Jones of Elyria city for 1000 in damages. He says his 11 year old son Arthur Kovack was hit June 5 at Huron road and Ontario street in Cleveland. The father seeks compensation for loss of services nursing medicines and doctor bills due to a fractured leg and injuries.
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