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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1924
Page
1
Washington March 17 partisan critics accuse President Coolidge of keeping Attorney General Daugherty in the cabinet as a political move. Senator Caraway says dismissal would threaten reelection. A later report implicates Attorney General Daugherty and William J. Burns in a conspiracy to transport and exhibit the Dempsey Carpentier fight films. Holdridge testifies that Muma indicated both men were involved.
A former prohibition agent named Y is appointed deputy sheriff at Cord Theft. Fred Underhill received a bond and completed forms. Prosecutor Lawrence stated Klady will resume enforcing prohibition laws and target violators. Three deputies will be allowed and future prosecutions may be pursued by the prose office.
A clash on Lodi Street left Tom Cham hospitalized with a deep cut across the abdomen and a slash near the chest. Police say the injury followed after Paul R. was accused of naming Cham and of other insults. Cham pleaded not guilty before the morning court and was bound over to the grand jury on a $100 bond.
Mrs H A Daniels dies at hospital after about three months illness. She was known for quiet character and gentleness. Survived by husband, a cashier at the bank. Funeral arrangements unchanged.
Manila report says Doctor Sampson and his brother-in-law Jacinta Venino were hacked to death and five tenants shot dead in a battle between landlords and tenants at Candaba Hampanga province over a sugar crop dispute.
Police report burglars opened a safe at Levinson Department Store in Steubenville on Sunday morning March 17 stealing about $1500 in cash and securities. A cash register safe was forced with a crowbar after the owner forgot to lock the safe Saturday night. police have no clues yet.
A Saturday meeting in Lorain County discussed forming an organization to improve schools and examine finances. A large, divided attendance elected a larger committee from multiple districts and planned future meetings to define goals and select members for broader representation.
Ridgeville March 17 The home of John Vasnard and Clark Stevers on Shawntie road burned this morning after a defective fuse started the blaze at about 8 30 There was no water to fight the fire and the losses were small due to the lack of saving the property was insured and the house one of the oldest on Shawville road
William Campbell of Detroit was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Steve Cowie for driving an overloaded truck carrying 17 450 pounds. He appeared before Justice St. George, pleaded guilty, and was fined 25 dollars plus costs, which he paid. Charles Adams struck a telegraph pole at Fourth Street and Tlast Silver Street, breaking the pole and damaging his car.
Calf, Mar 17 crowd of about 2000 cheers as three of four army planes lifting off at 9 32 am begin the first leg of a globe circling journey. Emery G Maurony of 118 Clarke Street disclaims being arrested for visiting a shady colored resort on West Avenue. He states addresses given were fictional and notes he is the only Murray in the city to clear his name.
Washington March 17 Did spirit of love or revenge prompt Miss Rose Stinson divorced wife of Jess Smith to reveal to a Senate committee investigating Attorney General Daugherty the financial transactions Smith had and in which she says Daugherty was always consulted Smith confidant and lifelong friend of Daugherty committed death by own action a year ago in an apartment used by himself and Daugherty Moses Stinson said before the committee Jess gave his life for Harry Daugherty Asked to explain she said Smith had talked of nothing but his financial deals and feared the whole thing would come out She told how Stinson had confided much to her and had told her of meetings he and Daugherty had in a little gran house on K street where they discussed their devis She described Smith as Daugherty s bumper Faced with Wiss Stimson s many Daugherty for the first time since the committee started its investigation defended himself issuing statement He said She meaning Wiss Stimson a disappointed woman who bias me because her divorced husband did not make her sole legatee under my will an angry woman because the courts have decided against her a malicious woman because the friends of the attorney general have brushed aside and disregarded all her tentative efforts to capitalize her silence But Wiss Stimson says she is speaking only because to her love for Smith and her desire to see the truth come out.
Mary Yorich of Lorain charges Willam J Franks with theft and says he spread rumor of her infidelity. She alleges police officers forcibly produced a warrant and ordered her to appear in custody, while her husband prepared to take her to court. Her reputation, she claims, has been damaged by the incident.
State of Ohio sues E Barshaw of Lorain after the Industrial Commission awards Mrs Ann Downey $5000 for her husband Jacob Downey’s death while employed by Barshaw. Governor Donahey criticizes AG for delayed collection as Downey family is partially aided by Elyria township trustees. Special counsel R Zutmenbly appears with Dan Smonz of the State Attorney staff. The defendant objects to juror list as not drawn regularly. after testimony by Miss Marsh county clerk and Jute Commission official, Judge Tadge Wenhber overrules the objection and trial proceeds.
Secretary of State Brown deposited 2483 703 in the state treasury through aerobic license fee collection. The total exceeds 3 900 for the year, with further amounts recorded as revenue from the court system.
Arch bishop Hayes of New York and Bishop Mundela of Chicago arrived in Rome today and were greeted with a great ovation by Vatican representatives and Father O Heath at the American College. In London Patrick the patron saint of Ireland received parliamentary recognition for the first time in history. St Patrick mosaic was installed in both Houses as Premier MacDonald plans a Saint Patrick banquet toast. The Prince of Wales, slightly injured in a horse accident, shows improvement and may travel home to London. An earthquake in Batna region Algeria destroyed several houses with casualties. The Princess Victoria Windsor cancels public engagements. General Echague of Spain dies in Seville.
Ashland Ohio March 7 Hawkins held to Ashland county grand jury on auto theft made a brief escape from jail this morning when Sheriff Charles Barr unlocked the door. He attacked the sheriff after the door opened and fled the jail to a garage but was recaptured and returned.
The referendum on a federal veteran bonus, conducted by Rep. Davey among 10 000 ex-service men of the 14th One district, shows a strong favorability with 4.45 percent indifferent and totals to date indicating strong support.
In Los Angeles on March 17, the government filed a federal suit to cancel California oil leases held by Pan-American Petroleum, alleging Fall and Edward L. Doheny conspired to defraud the United States. The charge cites a $100,000 payment to Fall and claims forged executive orders gave Fall control over naval lands. The government seeks court orders to cancel the leases, restore lands to the government, and compel accounting.
A Indianapolis tragedy reports a mother Susie Sotvall age 40 and her five children perished in a house fire while the husband Percy Sotvall tried to save them. The loss occurred as flames engulfed an upstairs room, trapping the family on March 17.
George Pope, senior at Elyria High, won first place in the Northwestern Ohio High School Oratorical Contest for senior boys held in Oberlin. Seven contestants from northern schools debated topics on athletics cost, automobile influence, Shenandoah flight, future war, and high school thoughts. Pope represented Elyria in the finals after a local prelim.
Miss C Clapp of 445 East Bridge Street and Mr Hurlout of RD 2 were struck by vehicles at East Bridge and Broad Street and Middle Avenue and Gates Terrace. Clapp suffered bruises and torn clothing. Hurlout sustained forehead, knee and forearm cuts. Both were taken home or to hospital for treatment.
Mrs Vinnie Mathison a longtime city health nurse died after a fall at her home 213 Gortes Avenue. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 00 from the late home with burial in Ridgelawn cemetery. She leaves four children Lettie Merosen Parker and Wes and a brother Charles Rabe of Lorain.
Sunday fires prompted calls to the fire department. A stove pipe fire at 205 [as a pa avenue near Frank Kuntz s home was extinguished with a pail of water. Later the fire department dealt with nine grass fires on Mound Street in the afternoon.
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