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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
16
A New York armored car crew was robbed in the New Haven yard at 2 pm as bandits disguised as workers opened fire, taking a $9,500 cash box. Guard Joseph Carlin was shot five times and left dying. the attackers escaped in a car.
A chaotic, lively procession in Newark honors Governor George Sizer with cheers and banners. Delegates and supporters from New Jersey and nearby states rally, sing, and parade through the streets, while speakers push for party unity and nominate figures at the imperial hotel.
Two billions is the potential inheritance of Edsel Ford's children, Edsel Ford II and Henry Ford III, with a possible future total of four billion. Statisticians rank them as the richest children ever, ahead of Lady Louise Mountbatten's daughter Baby Valent Mountbatten, heiress to the Cassi ngton legacy through her grandfather.
The convention hall echoed with shouting over the McAdoo nomination as Daniel F Guinan faced disruption and a cheering crowd demanded votes. The scene featured the famed lady with the rooster and chaos around floor action while Ralston and Dusty remained aloof, shaping the contest’s balance amid party infighting.
A New York Waldorf Astoria New York event features Senator Carter Glass of Virginia during a Democratic nomination campaign. A revolving mirrored ball and colored lights dazzle attendees while campaign managers stage a vaudeville style display to boost Glass. Voter attention is drawn to Glass with illuminated slogans like Keep the world moving and Glass is the leader.
The New York Democratic National Convention enters its fourth session as McAdoo and Smith fail to secure a sizable lead. A night-session vote against McAdoo signals weak support for a two thirds nomination, while Smith benefits from large gallery support. Delegates grow weary after hours of speeches as Baker moves to nominate Cox as Wilson’s heir.
Robert Steinke filed suit against Walter Lutz seeking 1000 in damages after alleging Lutz contaminated Steinke's well on February 11 making the water unusable. Steinke says he has paid for alternative water and seeks 1600 in compensation for inconvenience.
New York June 27 The railroad and industrial sectors led gains as several stocks posted fresh yearly highs. Northern Pacific sold up to 59 1 2, Great Northern preferred above 62, Chicago and North Western at the year’s top 57, and St Paul preferred 25 3 8. Lehigh Valley rose to 47 1 2, steel rallied with Gulf State Steel to 713 8, Bethlehem and Republic firmed. Equipment and mercantile issues strengthened with Lima Locomotive American locomotive Baldwin and American Car up, Kresge near 59 1 4, Sear-Roe around 85, and General Electric up 3 points.
The Elyria Telephone Company applied to the state utilities commission for authority to issue 550.4 thousand dollars in stock. Proceeds would fund the purchase of the plant and system of the old Elyria Telephone Company, organized in 1897.
South Carolina delegates announced at the Democratic national convention that Mrs. Leroy Springs of Lancaster will be nominated for the vice presidency, marking the first time a woman’s name is placed in nomination for this office. Springs, described as a poised speaker, chaired the credentials committee and read its report, drawing attention on stage.
Syracuse N Y June 27 Professor Carl Tracey Hawley head of drawing at Syracuse University denounces diaries of Alfred Page London arguing that today’s beautifully formed women cannot and must not participate in sports or archery He claims modern athletics do more to shape female figures than dieting or fat-building and asserts only the fittest models can pose.
Lizzie Louise Biggs died at Memorial hospital at 8 o clock after several months illness. Born March 6 1876 she moved to Elyria as a child and graduated Elyria high school in 1845. She was a longtime local teacher and a Methodist church member. Funeral Monday at 206 from the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W F Biggs burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.
Miss Mary Medea Miss Mary Morton of New Jersey nominated for the Democratic presidential nomination but not a candidate. She was presented to the convention in New York as a compliment.
Fragmentary note lists hay and grain items with price hints and supplier initials. Names and exact figures are unclear but indicate a market listing or advertisement in a local page.
OCR fragment notes stocks conspicuously absent from a setting, with unclear figures and stray letters suggesting data gaps in a historic market snippet.
Attorney General launches effort to force U S railroads to comply with locomotive inspection laws to protect passenger safety. The initial move targets a Boston and Maine railroad inspector indicted for perjury in the Northern District of New York after a February accident.
A faction led by Newton D Baker pushed for an immediate American adherence to the League of Nations and the World Court, while a larger group backed a milder plank on cooperation. The convention adopted numerous planks on prohibition, labor, independence for the Philippines, and imperial policies, with fierce contests over national primary, campaign finance, and child labor amendments.
The convention adopted a anti war plank calling for drafting resources when manpower is needed and to maintain sufficient armed forces. A national vote on war and arms reductions while preserving a capable navy and army was pledged. A merchant marine plank condemned vaccine policy and urged a larger mercantile fleet under the American flag. Minor planks followed as the sub committee's recommendations were ratified.
Mrs Mae Meinke died last night at 1130 at age 53 years 1 month 19 days at the home of her daughter Mrs Ray Tompkins 1073 East River street. She is survived by three children Mrs Ray Tompkins Walter and Albert of Weston two sisters and two brothers.
Mrs Meinke longtime Elyria resident and church worker dies after seven months with her daughter’s home at 1073 Fast Avenue Funeral services will be Monday at 130 pm from the daughter's home and at 2 pm from St John’s Lutheran church Rev W C Birkner to conduct burial in Elyria cemetery.
June 27 report states the Royal Mint of Great Britain is producing forty million silver rubles for the Soviet Government of Russia. The work was approved by the Treasury with the condition that bullion and payment be advanced before starting.
A musician recalls stomach distress during performance and losing his position. An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy claiming to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines with one dose and money back. Drugstores carry the preparation.
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