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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
1
Senate aide reveals President and Secretary of State positions on creating a permanent international court with compulsory jurisdiction. Hughes explains the U S would not commit to a treaty obligating other powers to recognize the court’s authority without broader agreement.
William P Vincent died yesterday afternoon near Grafton after a long illness traced to lies by an unknown person. He was born in Clarksfield and lived there most of his life before moving thirteen years ago. He was a farmer and left a wife and one son, C H. Funeral services were set for Sunday morning at 10 at the Clarksfield M E church with Rev W L Burner officiating.
Chicago March 2 Martin B Riley 16 a high school student was found asphyxiated today after a gas heater burned all night consuming oxygen in his home Four members of another nearby family were found unconscious from the same cause but were revived.
Painesville March 2 The eternal triangle will be injected into the trial of Henry D Burns a Cleveland merchant charged with wife murder by burying Mrs Hazel Burns alive in lonely Mentor marsh last October The other woman is now in ClevelandNeighbors are summoned to prove spats between Burns wife and the other woman The state argues the motive will be shown The jurors have been excused or challenged and the panel may not be completed until after many excuses and delays
An 8:30 eastbound car collided with a heavy truck belonging to Harry Belter & Co driven by Harry Bott near Cedar and Broad streets. The impact splashed the car onto a lumber wagon, blocked the south railroad track for over an hour, and left both vehicles damaged while passengers escaped via the rear door. Passengers were trapped by the front door. motorman Roy Wilson escaped injury.
Lorain March 2 The liquor raiding squad has a strong month with an average of at least one still seized daily. In two weeks they seized nineteen stills and 20 to 300 gallons of mash, confiscated one automobile and destroyed 246 gallons of liquor valued at 23 200.
A Copenhagen despatch states the Norwegian government resigned to idar, reported from Christiania on March 2. The development marks a political shift as officials step down amid ongoing events in Norway.
The Ohio Senate advanced the Hunt bill to extend soldiers bonus provisions to certain enlisted youths. The anti-Ku Klux Klan bill failed 89 to 12 in the House. A measure to reveal Klan member names was defeated 82 to 27. Another proposal seeks a joint probe of brick and road material price practices. A clock-changing bill passed the Senate 28 to 6 and heads to the House. Licensing for fishing over 18 was sent to the governor. A motion seeks reconsideration to enact federal conspiracy laws into the state code.
Lorain county deposits in county banks generate income for the county all year. A February check for 5800 covers interest for the month, higher than the usual 2590 to 3000. Since September 1, total interest reached 28951.63, added to the general fund and drawn on its own account. Statements are sent to banks showing amounts due.
Residents may see a partial moon eclipse this evening from 8:28 to 10:36 central time with the shadow beginning on the moon's northeastern edge and moving across. A rainbow appeared yesterday evening along the eastern horizon.
Two divorce actions were filed and granted in Lorain. Fey was divorced from a husband on grounds of g beyond duty and extreme neglect, with custody awarded of their minor child and property rights settled. Clara W. Haver was divorced from Robert Haver who is now in prison after being sentenced to one to two years for assault involving a fourteen year old.
Robbery occurred shortly after noon at Elyria Milling and Power Co. on Mill street. A middle aged stranger asked to use the telephone, then left as the cash drawer was pried open and $400 in bills taken. The thief vanished, leaving silver and checks behind. The only clue is the unseen visitor who unlocked the office door.
Governor Donahey permanently removes Massillon Mayor Herbert H. Vogt on charges of misconduct and neglect of duty. A three day hearing ended Feb 22 and Vogt plans to seek U S Supreme Court review arguing the removal law unconstitutional. Council president M P L Kirchoffer becomes acting mayor while Vogt contests the action.
Federal court hears petition against Piper and Noland Beothesda alleging transport demurrage switching and revenue tax charges on coal move from Lorain ship in 1418. Lorain camp refused to accept charges as federal hire authorized the coal sale and car release. Petition claims some charges were paid.
State officials weigh locating a 1200 bed insane hospital at the Grafton site near North Eaton and a second 1200 bed feeble minded facility within fifty miles of Cleveland. Wellington and Spencer sites are favored with a 200000 purchase for northern farm land.
Elyria man Norman Burke of 2150 Kyle avenue allegedly attended a H. R. club dance in Lorain. Police found a quart of wine and bottles in his car. Burke was fined 200 dollars and costs in municipal court for illegal possession of liquor.
Police investigating the deaths of George Baldwin, a San Francisco actor, composer and singer, and Mrs Anna M a former San Francisco singer believe Baldwin was murdered by the woman who then killed herself. The case remains under active inquiry with possible murder and suicide motives explored.
County Treasurer Walter Ludwig says his office is preparing June tax collection and will push to recover back personal taxes. Many accounts remain unpaid due to carelessness, with elderly and incapacitated residents affected. The article notes delays and the need for enforcement actions.
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