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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
4
A locomotive and two cars derailed into a river when a bridge failed during crossing. The engineer and crew escaped unharmed as the engine crew raised an alarm and road traffic was halted for a period.
Questionnaires with over fifty items arrive to test candidates on issues in Lorain County. Topics include direct primary, enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment, road destruction and courthouse remodeling, and openness of commissioners meetings. Results will form an information book redistributed around July 15.
The document presents a party platform with sections on Veterans of Wars advocating humane veterans services and aviation development, Labor supporting collective bargaining and public works during downturns, Campaign Contributions calling for limits to prevent influence, Corrupt Practices urging a full revision of the corrupt practices act to curb Newberryism, Prohibition accusing the Republican administration of liquor permit trafficking, Armenia condemning the Lausanne treaty, War urging universal conscription of all resources, Philippines seeking immediate independence, Alaska demanding self government, and World disarmament promoting a joint treaty and referendum.
Special Sunday school services at Lake Avenue led by Superintendent C O Masters aim to bolster welfare of the school. The Methodist orchestra will perform and other features are planned as the neighborhood’s only religious instruction program continues its long-running efforts amid challenges. June 31 Note mentions an arraignment following separate events.
Cole travels through northern and central Ohio on a sleep deprived endurance run to Akron where officials monitor his progress. A California producer offers 3000 if he breaks the East record, with 2000 from David Motor Co pending the Star car’s performance.
A 54 member subcommittee spent hours debating religious freedom and the League of Nations, with heated, acrimonious discussion. The full committee then considered the plan, but agreed to defer, seeking additional negotiations to unite the Democratic party and avoid further division.
The Richwines accept a challenge to face Avon at River View Park on July 4. Avon touts a pitcher claimed better than Bill Rose. Gate split proposal aims at a winner take all split of receipts.
The resolutions committee of the Democratic National Committee adopts a statement on the death of President Warren G Harding. It notes political divisions in campaigns and unity under the government after election, expressing sorrow and condolences to Harding’s family.
The East Side Cardinals schedule a Sunday game against Oberlin at Richwine Field corner of Prospect and Clark Street beginning at 2 o clock. The event is promoted as a tall contest with local area interest.
Friends in Lorain learn of M P Cromling's death at his Toledo home after a period of ill health He was born in 1876 and married with six children He served as purchasing agent for Mindy Steel and later as controller for young Willys Funeral plans unclear. body to be brought to Lorain for service at St Marys Church Monday morning
Walter Cullins asked Judge Thompson to revoke his parole and sentence him to the penitentiary for one year after a second charge of forging a dick against Murbach Coal Co. The judge approved, and Cullins will be sent to Columbus Monday.
The Central Labor Union held a well attended meeting at Pacters hall last evening chaired by Charles H Kopp. Three new locals were to be formed with applications filed for another. Ed Rasner was named debate defender for a progressive political action event at the Cleveland auditorium on July 4. The organizing committee reported completing the form al electric code and the auditing committee certified books as correct and transferred to H B McCu Tough.
Mary Halli of this city filed proceedings against the county auditor and treasurer to restrain them from collecting a $1,200 liquor tax on her property in the Ely Realty Condition west of the river. She argues the offense for which she was convicted does not justify the tax.
Judge Thompson heard a motion for a new trial in the divorce case Rosamond Barnard versus George Barnard, both of Cleveland. The motion cites new evidence and requests a retrial. attorneys debated the request as the judge reserved ruling.
Two Lorain divorce cases were filed in court today. Laura Harrington sues Perry Harrington on wilful absence and gross neglect of duty. They were married in this city in 1420. Philip Holden states Margaret Bolden has been guilty of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. He says she drinks in excess and keeps company with questionable people, and that he cannot reach her. He seeks a divorce and barred from property interests. Athens Ohio June 28 reports Rainbow Division members Thearle Shaffer and Lieutenant Wheeli Dew among officers overseas.
June 5 report describes ten men including Willie Willing and James Sims linked to a string of robberies. An incident at a South Lorain store led to arrests after a masked demand for money and a fight escalating to gun threat. One bystander dislocated a leg and required hospital care.
Al bert Loeb mother of Richard Loeb, awaiting trial with Nathan Leopold Jr, tearfully clutched her son during a first meeting since the sensational arrest. Also reported are the death of Rt Rev Guido Teresi in Baltimore, aviator Me Lieutenant Botelier killed in Cognac, and local notices in Tanfsville and Defiance including Pearl Weber’s profanity case and Pearl Melanee release details.
In Cleveland next Friday the Progressive Political Action conference will name Robert M La Follette as an Independent candidate for president. Railroad brotherhood leaders and unions deny endorsing any Democratic candidate until after the convention, with McAdoo's nomination undecided and leadership split on backing any contender.
Insufficient demand forces cancellation of the Summer School for failing students. About one third of last year’s enrollment applied, costing the district over 300 dollars beyond receipts. Private tutoring in Algebra I II and Latin I II will be offered at 10 dollars per subject at the Lincoln Building starting June 30.
Manila reports fifty two people drowned when an unnamed sailing vessel wrecked on Leyte Island coast. Only six survivors were saved and two bodies recovered, according to dispatches. In other items a British flyer arrives Bangkok for the round the world race and Italy may send an ambassador to talks if premier Maresin is unable to attend. Tommy Gibbons becomes father to twin boys in Minneapolis. The United States polo team defeats France 13 goals to 1 in Paris Olympic play.
June 23 Mansfield Oklahoma reports four killed when a Wilson car crashed into Erie line locomotive at Harding highway crossing five miles west of the city. Asford Wilson and Mr and Mrs Vance Wilson of Akron were instantly killed. a woman passenger died en route to hospital. Train No 3 had just left the city at 10 45 a m and the Wilson car attempted to pass another vehicle waiting at the crossing.
A gasoline explosion at a Columbus Central Oil Company warehouse injured three men and burned four workers. The blast ripped the roof while they were filling a tank, briefly threatening nearby tanks and prompting an investigation into causes and damages. Names listed include Frank Kisster and L. D. Wilmem.
United States District Judge Adams issued a writ of mandamus directing the Chicago Packers to turn over their books and records for examination by the Department of Agriculture. Packers argued that inspecting the documents would reveal trade secrets.
Salomon Sack, 27, formerly of this city, died at noon today at St. Vincent's Hospital in Cleveland. The cause of death is unknown to friends. He was an Odd Fellow and a member of the Eagles. He is survived by three brothers and a sister, all of Cleveland. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM from his late home, 3417 East 117th Street, Cleveland.
In Springfield Ohio the Ohio Masonic Home expands to 266 acres after a 34 acre purchase. In Marysville George M Wilber secures employer protection with accident insurance. In Columbus health officials crack down on unlicensed food handlers with 30 arrested in three days and warrants for 34 more.
A June 28 bulletin from the American Nature Association notes Mars will be closer to Earth on August 22 than in centuries, at about thirty-five million miles, brighter than Jupiter. The article describes constellations and stars visible July into August, including Vega and Hercules, plus a star cluster in Hercules and the Corona Borealis region, with commentary on bright celestial objects and observing tips. A local market list for produce prices is appended.
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