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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1924
Page
1
A laborer from Lorain a Roumanian named Ts aged about 24 was killed after being struck by a train at a plant dock area. Attorney General C C Crabbe ruled no Lorain real estate revaluation will occur this year as the petition filed by residents was one day late triggering the decision.
H L Waters a longtime Elyria native and chief deputy in the county treasurer's office announces his bid to become treasurer. He cites his experience and steady rise through the office as a reason to support his candidacy in a rapidly growing county.
A confusing report near Washington notes a coal delivery mix up at a local yard. Police investigated a $18.20 payment and a misrouted coal order amid a disruption from 5:44 to 6:56 a m. Investigators urged caution as details remain unclear.
Gregory Trego reported being stopped by three men on 28th Street who robbed him of $22 and his gold watch. Police arrested Florenzio Desanto and Gregory Satello, charged with highway robbery. In the same sweep Carl Anderson and John Froley were jailed on vagrancy charges, pled guilty, and fined five dollars plus costs, suspended on leaving the city.
In Cleveland Ohio on March 15 Bernard Masterson a 19 year old brakeman with Wheeling and Lake Erie fell from a train into the Cuyahoga River and drowned. Coast Guards recovered his body after about three hours. He clung to bridge piles briefly before the icy water pulled him under.
E. J. Georgeple owner of the Grand theatre hosts a benefit for German children next week from 12:30 to 6:30 pm. Mothers and children are invited to attend as the program features the picture Twenty-One plus comedy and other films. The drive seeks a generous public response to aid hungry children.
William H Reisinger former Carlisle president died at his daughter’s home in Saginaw Michigan on Friday March 14 after nine months illness. Survived by wife Lottie and three children H A Schade E V Fishley and J C Reisinger a brother Frank Reisinger and nine grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Sudro Funeral Home at two oclock with Rev Paul Bourquin officiating. Burial at South Murray Ridge Cemetery.
A jury ruled that the will of William J. Shrubsole is his last will and testament. The will was admitted to probate but the plaintiffs, William and Alfred Shrubsole, challenged provisions and filed suit again against their mother, the executriz under the will.
Mrs. Merton Rose of Jackson Terrace was hit by a car Friday between two and three o'clock at the Elyria Savings and Trust building corner. She was badly bruised and taken home by friends. doctors reported injuries not serious. The motorist did not stop.
Fire of incendiary origin, likely by burglars, destroyed the Youngstown Coca Cola plant on Belmont Avenue. The blaze wrecked the building and contents, including eleven trucks, with property loss around 150000. Fireman injuries occurred as walls collapsed, with damage spreading to the nearby Y M C A and forcing inmates to seek shelter.
The music memory contest at the technical high school tested pupils on records and composers. Participants included Elyria Lorain Wellington Elyria township Grafton Henrietta Sheffield South Amherst LaPorte North Amherst and Avon Lake. County elementary winners were Grafton Brownhelm and Sheffield. Wellington won high school with South Amherst second. County reps for Columbus include John Roberts and Catherine Jauman Helen Sabo Beulah Myers James Sharkley Bernice Wiczak Helen Jouman alternate. Elyria city elementary Clare Short Eleanor Ericson. city large elementary Nathan Schwartz Lorain Anna Prochayka. Lorain high Elizabeth Hurst Ramon Burke Catherine Gregg Rebecca Lerner alternate.
Two divorce cases were granted by Judge Webber this morning. Leona Gary of Elyria was divorced from J. J. Gary for gross neglect of duty and restored to her maiden name Leona Flickinger. Edna Byler of Lorain was divorced from Andrew Byler for extreme cruelty and restored to her maiden name Edna B. Day.
Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss, head of the mine sweeping force in the war, and A. E. Watts, vice president of Sinclair Consolidated Oil, have been named joint receivers of the Teapot Dome oil reserve properties after a temporary injunction was issued against Sinclair.
The Watson committee added a third arena to a three ring senate scandal as subpoenas were issued for witnesses expected to testify Monday on graft and corruption in the bureau of internal revenue. Senator Couzens of Michigan propelled the inquiry with a key resolution.
Rome reports Italy has cut off negotiations with all American oil syndicates including the Sinclair interests over Italian oil fields. The development is part of a broader foreign policy update as European trade ties shift amid tensions.
Acting on a tip police raided Frank Henke s home at 357 Beach Street finding two gallons of liquor. Henke pleaded guilty before Mayor Hinkson and was fined 500 dollars plus costs with time to pay. Columbus report notes state sheet metal contractors to meet July 22 23 24.
Luke Summers, 4&, suffered a fractured skull and was near death after being struck by a driver named llen Johnson who remained in custody on a careless driving charge. Summers and his wife were waiting for a streetcar when the collision occurred last night.
Florence A Rau filed suit in a court seeking 1400 from Swidler and Frank Burson for unpaid rent on property leased at 250 monthly plus taxes and improvements, alleging defendants are behind on payments.
COSHOCTON March 15 William Hall remains in danger after suffering burns while saving his wife and four months old daughter at West Carlisle. A Mt. Vernon hospital report Friday night states two thirds of his body is badly burned and doctors fear he may not survive.
The Central Labor Union met with large attendance. Auditing committees found the books in order as unions push to grow membership. A new linemen local joined the central body and a building trades council was formed. The next session is set for March 28 at painters hall with all tradesmen invited.
Philadelphia March 15 threats months ago to win freedom for Harry K Thaw millionaire slayer of Stanford White materialized as an application for a jury trial filed with Judge J Willis Martin of the common pleas court The request was filed by former Judge John M Patterson while Thaw was on parole visiting his mother in Pittsburgh Judge Martin set April 10 as the hearing date and Thaws sanity will be a jury question if no delay occurs
Clarence Snodgrass 31 agent of Butte Laundry Co was bound to a tree by three highwaymen at dusk in Brooke county West Virginia. A bag containing 400 dollars was stolen. He was left gagged and found by an auto party at 1 am near a road. He is recovering in a local hospital.
The Marion area in Springfield Ohio was chosen as the 1925 meeting site for the Daughters of the American Revolution. The organization also advocated further immigration restriction.
Judge Thompson names A. E. Lord to the soldiers relief commission for the county. This is a reappointment, Lord having served on the board for ten years.
Senate committee hearing reveals a nationwide scheme to show boxing film reels in more than twenty states in violation of federal law. Film owners paid fines of $1,000 and profited, with F C Quinby stating profits of 125000 after expenses and indicating DOJ could have halted exhibitions via injunction.
Former Gov Harry L Davis announces intention to enter the Republican gubernatorial race in Columbus with a statement he will announce in a few days. Also Thomas W Lat ham of Monroeville Huron County files for Democratic lieutenant governor nomination subject to August primaries.
Willard Pettit was found guilty of second degree murder in the December 26 killing of John Payne, foreman at a Huron Valley farm. Judge Galbraith sentenced Pettit to 19 to 20 years in the Ohio State penitentiary with three Christmases in solitary confinement. Pettit’s twin Valour, the actual shooter, is still at large with a $1409 reward. custody disputes over Bertha Pettit sparked the deadly feud.
Columbus March 15 The state auditor Tracy estimates the cash balance in the state treasury will total 14 645 618 95 next June 30 He warns departments lack personnel and that disbursements for the current school year may tap the 750 325 state equalization fund with up to 2 001 000 available if vouchers are presented The figures respond to the governor Donahey request for financial condition details.
Little Margaret Dunfee aged three years, three months and seven days, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Dunfee, 909 Lake Avenue, killed yesterday. She leaves a brother age 11, her parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Carrick of Gulf Street and Mrs Sarah Dunfee of Kenyon Street. The funeral is at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Dr William L Walker in charge. Burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.
A joint meeting of the milk producers local of Eaton township and the Farm Bureau will be held Tuesday evening at Eaton. An oyster supper will be served and Senator J. F. Burke will address the gathering. Farmers from adjoining townships are invited to attend a large enthusiastic meeting.
In Ashtabula two five year old Frank Kutrich and his cousin Louis Toth aged three were buried after drowning in Leibmans pond near the city. Searchers recovered their bodies after they failed to return home at dusk and a day of perilous efforts.
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