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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1924

Page

4

Goolidge Leads In Early Returns In Presidential Primary

First returns from Republican state headquarters show Coolidge with 20 944 votes and Johnson 840 from 598 of 1 768 precincts in the presidential primary. Rural precincts are expected to favor Johnson as more results come in. Senator Norbeck of South Dakota telegraphed that Johnson leads in all returns, naming McMaster and Royal Johnson as supporters.

Sioux Falls M. D Coolidge Johnson Coolridge Washington Peter Norbeck South Dakota Senate Hiram Johnson McMaster Royal Johnson W. H. McMaster Sterling Congress

Cleveland Bridgers Defeat Elyria Club In Bridge Match

Eight members of a Cleveland Bridge Club arrived to face a Masonic lodge team at the Masonic Club rooms. The Cleveland players dominated the Elyria crowd with a lopsided 2609 to 00 score, after Elyria previously lost in Cleveland.

Cleveland Masonic Club Cleveland Brothers Elyria

Legion to Hold Rally April 6th

Elyria Post No 12 officials planned a Peony Car sale near Memorial Day to fund a permanent building or Memorial Hall. They also scheduled a large ex service men rally for April 6th, the World War entry anniversary, and granted permission to hang a war veterans charter in the Legion hall. The sick committee reported James Elemes, 547 Lod. St, is ill at home.

Elyria Post No 12 American Legion Post Legion Hall America C. E. Southam United Spanish War Veterans House Committee James Elemes Lod. St

Divorce suit filed by Mae Flenniken against James Flenniken

Mae Flenniken of Lo filed for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and gross neglect. The couple wed in 1912 and Mae says she supported herself, he provided no support, beat her regularly, and she accuses him of harsh name calling and ruining her wealth.

Mae Flenniken James Flenniken Coun Wire

Old Resident Near Death Story From Fray Tetion Advertisement

Fragmentary ad text describes a dying resident, references remedies and medical claims, mentions War era and vague personal details. Includes mention of a catarrhal mucus remedy and a claim of refunds for a product.

Cleveland Street Car Union to Seek 25 Percent Wages Rise

Cleveland street car workers plan a wage increase of at least 25 percent, better conditions, and changes to the contract when the union meets tonight. President William Polk says current pay is far below comparable cities and the rank and file are nearly united behind the demand as the contract expires May 1.

Cleveland Cleveland Street Car Men's Union William Polk Polk Cleveland Railway Co

Bank Burglar in Fight Ends with Double Fatalities

Federal agents raid a fashionable apartment where a gun battle erupts. Archie Dennison is mortally wounded and dies. a policeman is killed as Dennison falls. McGahan and accomplices flee after a bank holdup near Fort Wayne.

Archie Dennison McGahan Fort Wayne Lima Findlay Erie

Stocks Slip Then Stabilize In Forenoon Trade

Markets open irregularly but move steady as steel shares rise. Canadian Pacific and Baltimore and Ohio advance while American Can and Industrial Alcohol drop on a busy noon session with futures quoted in Chicago wheat and corn prices mixed.

New York Stock Exchange Canadian Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and Western Republican United Industrist American Car & F Atlante Gulf & Wis Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific We Crucible Norfolk & Western Reanpabhic Iron & Steel Ind Alwoho

Stock Market Opens Irregularly with Mixed Bond Action

New York March 26 opening shows varied pressure with standard stocks up to 98 3 4 and declines for several issues. Bonds display shifts with Liberty issues opening weakly and other names like Wabash and Southern railway trading lower amid uneven trading.

New York Standard

Grain and livestock prices dip below 1920 levels

Market report from Columbus notes corn at 3.105 per bushel a drop of 21 cents from a year ago and oats at 47 cents a bushel, hogs at 41.5 per 100 pounds, lambs cheaper, and butter rising above 8 dollars a pound as farm prices trend lower year over year.

Columbus Iasi

Eles Initiate 14 Candidates in Lodge Event

In a Lorain lodge last evening fourteen candidates were initiated amid a large turnout from the district. Norwalk judge presented the old time side degree, two truckloads of paraphernalia were brought in, and the event featured music by Shu orchestra and a fine buffer luncheon.

Ells Lorain Lodge Norwalk Shu

British Round World Fliers Forced Down in France

Squadron Commander A. Stuart MacLaren of the Royal British Air Force and two companions were compelled to land at Havre France on a leg of their round the world flight due to fog They took to the air again at 11 o clock and expected to reach Lyons early in the afternoon The report notes a Spanish girl retains her maiden name after marriage by adding her husband’s name

Havre France A. Stuart MacLaren Royal British Air Force Lyons

Amendment to grant Congress power to regulate child labor

A draft amendment to the constitution granting Congress authority to regulate and prohibit labor by children under eighteen was reported to the House by the Judiciary Committee with a 9 to 6 vote to sustain the suspension of state laws that would conflict with the amendment.

Washington Congress House Wdes Jadi FY Committee

Amherst bus wreck yields damages award of 8000 dollars

The case against Wouchen C. Tzler of Lorn involved Merle Suea for 32500 dollars due to injuries seen after the hichwarny bus accident. Judge Taylor the owner and driver faced questions of negligence. The trial spanned several days with insurers and defense in heated dispute.

Metzter New York Central Wouchen C. Tzler Merle Ceret Taylor

Cuban President Acts Quickly to Halt Revolution

President Zayas of Cuba acts to prevent a revolution after warnings published in a New York paper. The article cites plans discussed with naval and diplomatic officials, including Carlos Garcia-Velez and Manuel Despaigne, and mentions a secret meeting.

Zayas Cuba New York Nim Vy Carlos Garca-Velez Garmaat Thas Sage Garaa Manuel Despaigne France Tris

Lorain man and woman fined for illegal possession charges

In Lorain deputies arrested John Orstian and Mary Porocs and charged them with legal possession of Hanor. Orstian admitted fault while Porocs claimed no involvement. Another man, Galbain E., 28th St., was fined $1000 for illegal possession but could not pay, with ongoing proceedings.

Torain John Orstian Mary Porocs Frank Kious Ro FS Croyle Pissai Hanor Morshan Galbain

Torain raises fund for playground supervisors

March reports show the Torain area raising funds for school playground supervision. An event tied to a Penrod play raised admissions and donations totaling over 8250, with pupils contributing and further collections expected to cover summer supervision costs. In Lorain on March 28 Calvin Norris is believed to have died by suicide after his disappearance following a river dragging incident. a note to his wife suggests self harm.

Taystain Penrod Thend Plass Oun Initpn Lorain Calvin Norris New Marshal Stevens

Payment plan lets Lorain residents pay water bills at banks

Lorain on March 26 reports the works department has arranged for water bills to be paid at South Lorain bank and at the half water office. The move aims to convenience residents in the area.

Lorain Works Department South Lorain

Shifts Policewomen to Rain

Safety or F Colbert today may a new shift in the police de feat. Instead of working in shifts the men will work in fhe, by which plan there will be men on duty at a time, I planned to add one or two more men to the force.

F. Colbert

Suit Over Wounded Shoulder In Lorain

March 26.3E. Martinez sues Leonardo Betram in municipal court for $500 damages after a revolver he was selling to Betram discharged while being handled and struck Martinez in the shoulder at his small Lorain store.

Lorain Martinez Leonardo Bettram

Witmore Funeral Services Held for James W. A Witmore

Lorain March 26 funeral services were held for James W. A. Witmore. The notice lists his death and funeral details, reflecting a local obituary in the paper.

Lorain James W. A. Witmore

Glark's Daughter Appears Defeated at Polls in Devonian Co

Report says Glark's daughter loses at polls held today at her Oberlin Avenue home with Rev L P Grant officiating. Nearby notes mention Marcel J Zach Spears winning as constable in New Orleans following the late J Gannand Dupre, with Mrs Thompson as near opponent and Clark's daughter cited among results.

Devonian Mineral Springs Co Iis Home Oberlin Ave L. P. Grant New Orleans Marcel J. Zach Spears Sipim Othe Svcard Aurk Louisiana J. Gannand Dupre J . Thompson Champ Clark Spearive Lhompton Semmes Wulustey

Pittsburgh Woman Chess Composer Honored in Greece Tribute

Mrs. Baird of Pittsburgh, famed for over a thousand chess problems, has died in Fageland. She was widely known among players for three decades of regular problem contributions. Her reach extends to an envoy’s tribute in Greece.

Mre Wot Baird Fageland

Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Near Vermilion

Julius Berman, 19, of Cleveland pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of Norman Helper, 20, from Vermilion. He is sentenced to the Ohio reformatory at Mansfield but execution is suspended and he goes home with his mother. A concealed weapon charge is noted after prosecution recommendations.

Sandusky Julius Berman Earle Avenue S. B. Cleveland Common Pleas R. H. Willams Ohio Reformatory Mansfield Herman Norman Helper Vermihon Earl C. Krueger

Berman’s indiscretion linked to Helper killing

The report notes no evidence tying Berman to the Helper murder, despite past indiscretions. It analyzes gaps in the case and emphasizes lack of concrete proof connecting him to the crime scene or motive.

Berman Helper Inteni Ott

British Derby Winner Sir Gallahad At Lincoln Handicap

Jefferson Davis Cohn's Sir Gallahad won the Lincoln handicap with Evander second and Grave Fairy third. The American owned horse drew betting favor due to Sir Gallahad's owner being the Godson of the late Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy.

London Jefferson Davis Cohn Sir Gallahad Evander Grave Fairy Sir Galahad Jefferson Davis

Prohibition Enforcement Probed in Lucas County

Attorney General Crabbe said conditions in Lucas County enforcement methods are as bad or worse than described after returning from Toledo where he led an investigation of magistrates courts.

Columbus Lucas County Comerning Crabbe Toledo Magistrates Courts

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