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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1924
Page
1
A conscience-stricken 18 year old bride in New York helped trigger a major murder expose after police say she witnessed her husband Harry Fenton 21 kill Miss Mary Coleman 60 with a hammer and choke her for money. Fenton confessed and the motive was robbery.
Troits Mich March 25 police pursue Maslox gang member as accomplice in a plot to steal 1 050 000 from Edsel and Henry Ford by threats to family. Jek confesses to being a tool of criminals and implicates Mrs An ilad in luring him with threats. Warrant issued for sith malicious threats. Hladik freed.
The Lorain County Fish and Game Club held its annual meeting with up to two hundred attendees from Colum, tia, and Penfield. Officers and directors were elected, 319 members reported, and plans for a crow shooting contest with cash prizes were proposed to boost local conservation efforts. A guest speaker from Oberlin discussed moose hunting and fishing, sharing stories and trout habits, with further remarks by Rev. F. Is Eastman about a Canada trip.
Attorneys review the Grand Theatre affair with a stock holder seeking removal of receiver J. K. Peters of Lorain. A detective checked theatre entry to verify admissions while receipts and attendance are debated. uncertainty over passes and minor attendees persists. The matter draws attention and may conclude today.
An unconfirmed Berlin telegram claims Soviet troops killed 1800 women and children in the Olinopol district, Ukraine, after peasants attacked and killed local Communist leaders.
The Elks lodge will initiate a large class this evening with expected big attendance. County Commissioner Charles Murray is slated to “ride the goat” along with Norwalk lodge members and Lorain delegation expected to attend and perform classic initiation stunts.
Mrs Frances Herick of Bridgeport mother of 13 died at her home from injuries suffered when struck by an automobile several weeks ago. The death was reported from Bridgeport.
Dr Estaban Gil Borges is appointed assistant director of the Pan American Union succeeding the late Dr Francisco J Yanes. Borges, former Venezuela foreign minister, has represented Venezuela in the United States and has now taken up duties at the Pan American temple in Washington.
Washington March 25 Attorney General Harry M Daugherty and his friend the late Jesse Smith lost 24000 in 1922 in oil stock dealings the senate public lands committee disclosed today in questioning Anderson H Tackett a federal trade commission accountant who studied Hibbs and Co Washington brokers Tackett said Daugherty and Smith held a joint account W W Spaid Number 2 in which the loss occurred Smith traded mainly Sinclair Mexican Petroleum and Mexican Seaboard stocks with mixed results The committee adjourned after hearing Tackett and M D Thatcher president of the First National Bank of Pueblo Colorado who testified about Albert B Fall financial dealings with his bank
State bureau reports multiple township and village accounts show misdirection and under collection of fines from prohibition prosecutions between November 1922 and December 1923. Findings include $61,988.04 to be recovered in Jefferson County area and charges against several justices of the peace for failing to remit funds and improper credit.
Ernest Osborne of Vaileysted reported this morning at 10 Memorial hospital where she was brought for treatment on March 11. The body was moved to Walley City by RA Kearne funeral director of Grat on. Funeral services for the late A vert Adams 11 ba conducted Wednesday noon at 1 o'clock from the son's home 101 Denison avenue. Burial in Brooklyn Heights cemetery Cleveland.
Casper Cash reported to police that a burglar entered his room over his club on Lodi street, broke open his trunk, and ransacked the room. He says $50 in his bank and four suits were taken, and two revolvers are missing though he has no leads.
The chamber session returns next Friday at 7 15 PM in the Elks hall to hear a committee report on progress and recommendations for organizing a Board of Trade or Chamber of Commerce. A large attendance is hoped as the issue concerns the city and open discussion will cover details and estimates.
Milo Sieb bins Lakewood lake engineer died from brain concussion at 93 hours after his auto was struck by a Lake Shore Birduc limited train. His remains go to Lakewood for burial. Washington dispatch reports railroad time standardization and wage talks affect Ohio lines and miners.
The senate urged the house to impeach Clarence C Chase, El Paso customs collector and Fall relative, accusing him of pressuring Price McKinney to claim a $100000 loan to Albert B Fall. The resolution cites Chase as a Teapot Dome figure and Walsh aide.
The Lorain County Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting in the corner chamber at city hall next Monday evening. All interested are invited to attend.
John Gorini, vice president of a New York drug firm, testifies before the Senate that he paid a total of 200000 in what he terms a toll for liquor privileges and withdrawal from bond. He says 15 a case was paid to clear the way for liquor handoff.
On March 25 four armed men stopped workers at Illinois Central Harvey station and seized two registered mail sacks containing between 110000 and 150000 dollars for payrolls at local plants. The theft occurred during transfer from rail car to truck and the car crash near Harvey delayed pursuers. Police mobilized Chicago riot squads and Cook County agencies were alerted within half an hour.
Six grades from Franklin Dhool five from McKinley four from Ely Jefferson and Hamilton and two from Garford entered the Music Memory Contest held in the high school technical building. Ely 6A led with 196 4 5 percent. Bly 5A second with 192 percent. Building prizes go to designated grades in Jefferson Ely Hamilton Garford McKinley Franks and the sixth through eighth grade winners receive books. Nearly a dozen students earned first or second prize, with a concert and student performances following the contest.
The police court found Nick Cristo and Mike Halli of Woodford Avenue guilty of illegal liquor possession. They concealed cement lined receptacles for liquor under cinders in their driveway and were fined $500 plus costs, and paid promptly.
Edward Mi Stancen and Forrier Elytan were laid to rest in Lorain. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Led and attended by family members including his wife Mar sor and others at Levinson Avenue home.
James H Wilkins died last evening at his home 197 Paszdaiz Ave aged 50 years 3 months 27 days. Survived by wife Jennie he lived 14 years in E'sray after coming from Chagrin Falix. Employed as a mechanic at C S and C car stope and member of Odd Fellows lodge and Exeton. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the late home with Odd Fellows in charge Rev W OL Burner officiating. Interment in kidgelawe cemetery.
Albert Galhan, a liquor store owner from Lorain, was arrested by the booze squad while attempting to dump a jar of alcohol. He pled guilty to illegal possession of liquor and was fined 1000 dollars plus costs and jailed for non payment.
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