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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1924

Page

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City Council Advances 1925 Plant Plans and Legal Aid

City officials discussed a proposed waste to energy plant and a mid 1925 disposal deadline. The street work and private fee dispute with Ling company were debated as the council prepared an operating plan. An emergency building permit fee overhaul was approved raising the minimum to 1 for projects costing 100 or more.

Stesen Willer Ling Inter Askig Ploy City Attornrs Council Ordi L. B Ring Lee

Sleet storm paralyzes Atlantic coast with injuries and deaths

A severe sleet and wind storm swept from Hatteras to Nantucket and New York on March 11 causing delays and many accidents. One man, Notkin, 32, was killed by a car and several pedestrians were injured as windows shattered and streets flooded. Subway and surface traffic halted, with chaos at peak near Caty where winds reached eighty miles per hour.

Toledo Robbery Case Involves Antonio Cangiamilla

A Toledo robbery case centers on Antonio Cangiamilla a fruit dealer linked to loot seized from multiple homes. The district attorney's office identifies Cangiamilla as the accused and notes government witnesses in the disposal of the stolen goods.

Toledo Antonio Cangamilla

Killer Maniac Clyde Maxam 6 Milwaukee Boy Under Alienist Eye

A six year old Milwaukee boy Clyde Maxam is described as a killer maniac for his violent behavior. He has attempted to harm his parents with weapons and turned on gas to kill them. Alienists assess his condition with reports of some deeming it hopeless.

Clyde Maxam Milwaukee Clyde

Probe widens Teapot Dome leaks in oil lease probe

Senate public lands committee extends its probe of naval oil reserve leasing to key oil figures. Telegrams from Three Rivers, New Mexico reference Albert Fall and Harry Sinclair plus Col Stewart and Blackmer. Subpoenas likely. secrecy kept on telegrams. Operations on Teapot Dome leases continue despite ongoing litigation.

Washington Senate Public Lands Committee Three Rivers Albert B Naval Reserve Fall Harry F Sinclar Col Robert Stewart Standard Oil Co Indiane Hem Blackmer Mid-West Refining Co Standard of Indiana Midwest Sinclair Wyoming Reserve J. Leo Stack Denver Oilman Teapot Dome Stewart Blackmer Atlee Pomerene Owen J. Roberts Evernment T. Blake Kennedy United State Court For District of Wyoming Cheyenne Wyo A.B. Fall Albert D. Walton U. S Yoming Harry F. Sinclair Hugh L. Patton

Record quake in South America

Washington March 11 A severe earthquake struck about 2000 miles south of Washington. Seismograph readings at Georgetown University were disrupted by Heath windows but observer Father Torndorff estimated the quake began at 5 22 a m and lasted until 7 a m most intense between 5 57 and 6 01 a m.

Washinton Washington Georgetown University Heath Father Torndorff

Indiana Governor Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Indianapolis March 11 Governor Warren T McCray entered a not guilty plea in federal court on two charges violating the national banking law and using the mails in a scheme to defraud Trial date set for April 21 on the mail fraud count.

Indianapolis Ind Warren T McCray Gmity

Von Kahr testifies in Ludendorff case in Munich

Dr. Von Kahr former Bavarian ruler denounces Nationalist aims as fantastic and disastrous for Germany. He says a Nationalist march on Berlin would have sparked conflict with France and Poland.

Munich von Kahr Erich von Ludendorff Adolf Hitler Berlin France Poland

Cleveland Southwestern Railway to be sold in receiver's sale

The Cleveland Southwestern Railway is to be sold in a receiver's sale next Friday at 10 o'clock in City Hall. Superintendent J. Eliott will arrange for a suitable meeting space, possibly the council chamber, if attendance is large. He does not expect an immediate shutdown and notes order depends on the Public Utilities Commission before any abandonment.

Cleveland, Southwestern Railway J. Eliott Eliott Elliott Public Utilities Commission

Hotel Lessee Mussey Dies After Illness in Elyria

William P. Mussey, Elyria hotel lessee, died after a lengthy illness. A Vermont native born in Rutland, he grew up in St Louis and Chicago before moving to Elyria five years ago to run the hotel. Survived by wife and daughter Miss Lewis, his funeral plans include a Thursday service at the Christian Science church and burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Chicago with Masonic escort.

William P. Mussey Elyria Hotel Learh Mr. Mussey Vermont Rutland St. Louis Chicago Whch Frank S. Harmoniedge Country Club Masonic Club Miss Lewis Jenkins Parlor Christian Science Churen Rose Hill Cemetery Masonic Order Bretheren

Two Overloaded Truck Drivers Fined In Justice Court

The first prosecutions for driving trucks over seven and a half tons occurred yesterday and this morning in Justice S J Georges court. Deputy Cowie arrested H G Meeks of Cleveland who pleaded guilty and paid 25 dollars plus costs. J H Kupmen of the Normandy Co Vermilion was tried this morning, found guilty, and fined 50 dollars plus costs. it was his second offense.

S. J. Georges Cowie H. G. Meeks Cleveland J. H Kupmen Normandy Co. Vermilion

Three Women Hurt in West River Street Crash

An auto collision at West River and Bath streets injured three women. A truck driven by Morris Wagerstine struck Park Johnson's car from Bath street, rear ending it and crushing the body. In the Johnson car were Miss Clara Johnson, Miss Ed Johnson, and Miss Hilda Richter. All suffered bruises and Richter had a wrenched back.

West River Bath Street Morris Wagerstine Park Johnson Johnson Clara Ed Johnson Hilda Richter Miss Richter

County Florists To Feast On Wednesday

Lorain March 11 The Lorain County Florist club will entertain with a chicken dinner at Hotel Lorain on Wednesday evening March 12 Invitations have been issued to florists in New York and Cleveland and to the wives and friends of members Louis Carek and Sydney Skelcher are the committee in charge

Lorain Lorain County

Slayer of Lorain Detective to Get Life Term

Charles Wright was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Nick le Plate Detective Jack Lacey on November 20 in Lorain. The jury recommended mercy, resulting in a life imprisonment sentence. Judge Thompson noted a juror’s stolen overcoat during the trial and referenced future courthouse cloakroom needs.

Charles Wright Nickle Plate Jack Lacey Lorain Wright Emity Sec Thompson J. H. Hogan

Marion Passes Occupational Tax Measure

Marion County approves an occupational tax plan with rates for workers and employers. Individuals pay 24 dollars yearly, with employers at 160 dollars plus sums per employee. wholesalers, retailers, and public utilities face fixed amounts and per employee fees. The ordinance includes a real estate reappraisal and faced opposition from the central labor union amid no referendum discussion.

Marion O. Waren Mar Woolesalers Tve Marion I Central Labor Union

Elyria Girl Attacks Trial Begun In County Court

The jury trial of Charles Williams opened in county court before Judge Thompson and jurors. Grace Carter testified to the assault on Sixta Street on January 5, identifying Williams. Bloodied clothing, a weapon, and notes of arrest were shown to the court as police described the case. In Steubenville, lawyers prepared for Viren Caparra charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Lieutenant William Snider, with the state seeking the death penalty.

Ciarles Williams Grace Carter Sixta Street Juuze Thompson Cart William Willams Steubenville Virengio Caparra Waleham Snider Mingo Junton Tofay Caparra Ater

Coolidge asks Congress for 25 percent tax cut

President Coolidge sent a special message urging a separate resolution to cut federal income taxes by 25 percent for 1923 incomes. He argues the 25 percent reduction exists in the general tax bill, but opponents fear it signals a veto of the broader measure.

Washington Coolidge 68Th Congress Congress

Utah mine disaster toll reaches 171 with 80 bodies removed

Rescue teams in Castle Gate Utah finished the main tunnel sweep at mine No 2 of Utah Fuel Co finding 80 bodies burned and lifeless as 61 victims were identified. Agencies plan a relief drive for surviving families as Gov Mabey considers a state proclamation.

Castle Gate Utah Utah Fuel Co Tem Porary Charles R. Mabey

Cynthia G. Smite Dies at 59 in Bath Street Home

Mrs. Cynthia G. Smith died last night at her home 226 Bath Street at 5. She was 59 years, 2 months and 15 days old and survived by husband George four children Clarence BE of LaGrangs Mrs J S Ditech of Marion Ohio Clayton and Lucile at home eight grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 PM from the home of her brother L L Renouard 224 Bath Street with W L Burner officiating.

Cynthia G. Smith Bath Street George Clarence BE LaGrangs J S Ditech Marion Ohio Clayton Lucile Smith L L Renouard Bath W. L Burner

Elyria Teacher Replaces Dance With Tomato Can Reward

An Elyria teacher at East Tech in Cleveland uses a tomato can as a weekly incentive to boost learning. The lowest average earns the can, and the student who accumulates three consecutive low averages earns a feature in the school weekly.

Didson East Tech Beh Cleveland

Special Train Passes Elyria in Record Coast to Coast Run

A special train carrying Mrs. A H Smith speeds from Los Angeles to New York in record time. It covers Los Angeles to Chicago in 49 hours 15 minutes and is set to arrive in New York by 9 PM, maintaining faster than normal schedules.

Elyria Los Angeles California New York A. H. Smith New York Central Railroad Toledo Angeles Chicago New York City

Mrs MacCormack and daughter survive wreck four dead noted

Mrs Jonu MacCormack wife of an Irish American and her 15 year old daughter Dres were injured in the Mediterranean express wreck near Lyons France. Four people were killed and 20 injured in the disaster. The MacCormacks were among American victims traveling from London to Monte Carlo. The daughter was hurled distance after the sleeping car derailed. Both were treated for cuts and bruises at a hospital. Bishop Scrembe celebrated his birthday in Cleveland today noting humor and reflection.

Lyons France Jonu MacCormack Ginger Dres MacCormacks

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