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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1924
Page
8
A suspect confesses to helping in a slaying near Wanates. Police report ground glass given to the husband and a body found in a river. New Orleans area authorities worked on the case with ongoing investigations and public safety concerns.
Voters in California and Indiana cast ballots in a strongly contested presidential primary. In California the Republican race centered on delegates loyal to Senator Johnson against those backing Coolidge, while Democrats purse turnout for gubernatorial and congressional choices and to gauge the national convention dynamic. Observers expect Johnson to carry momentum into the convention amid organized campaigning.
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train collided head on with a freight train nine miles south of Lae Tennessee injuring several aboard. Railroad officials received word as crews assessed the scene and reported the likely count of casualties.
The Health Nurse spoke on Health in the Schools covering parish and public systems with immunization emphasis and home follow up. Herrick E Wilton, Bis t anon health commissioner, described nuisances affecting morals, property or health and outlined a reporting card for officials and residents. T. B. Rogers praised the board’s work in Grafton township and Belden, noting the impact of the programs.
An item notes Bertha Hole White as executive secretary of the Socialist Party of America and describes her role directing efforts to recruit members and organize speakers ahead of the convention. The piece emphasizes the involvement of women in leadership positions within the party.
A Lorady police court session saw a defendant plead guilty to a charge after an incident in which Colonel Brinsley reportedly attacked him. The confrontation escalated and a boy suffered a broken arm in the struggle.
Berlin May 6 official revision of election returns this afternoon reduces the nationalist victory and shows President Eber supported by the Social Democrats and Socialists. The final outcome hints at further coalition adjustments and party strengths as results come in from multiple regions.
Indiana leader Emmett Branch Myre Slade works to mend party fortunes after Warren T McCray conviction for using the mails to defraud. The governor seeks to stabilize support amid political fallout and restore public confidence.
A fragmented clipping notes a campaign figure who will head the Coolidge re election effort. The text hints at succession and political strategy with references to the Cleveland Code and campaign roles.
A troubled tale from a St Louis jurisdiction centers on J T Mine Rs, a 14 year old linked to money disputes over gold, oil, and inheritance. Court action banishes him from his home amid family and financial turmoil.
Isaac R Sherwood of Ohio, a U SB member and the oldest congressman, hosted a personally conducted Washington tour for his great grandson Sherwood and Samuel Roberts of Wilmette during their national capital visit.
Lorain officials agreed to an appropriation for enlarging and repairing the city jail. Opinions clashed over the exact method with some favoring prohibition, others preferring immediate construction. The council settled on drawing a plan and allocating funds once cast.
Berlin fears counter coalition may block Danish reparation laws despite a majority in the Reichstag. Paris reports French engineer Gehminen’s helicopter record. Gibraltar dispatches cite 119 killed or wounded in Moroccan ambush. Madrid notes Primo Rivera denies imminent regime collapse. London reports plane raids on villages and a revolt along the Syrian frontier with Riff forces ordered to return inland.
A steamer Protection carrying William Pete fireman Carroll and deck hand Peter Her sank this afternoon while entering Sand. Captain David Robb and two crew members were rescued.
Ravenna Ohio May 6 Congressman Martin L Davey files for the Democratic nomination in the 14th Ohio District. Petition pages list Judge David L Rockwell Judge Albert L Caris Judge Henry J Robinson H W Niddie and W O Hollister mayor of Kent. Davey expected to run unopposed in the primary. Columbus May 6 Federal grand jury returns 25 indictments four days. Three sealed. ex police man William M Kershaw not indicted amid claim of frame up after 99 witnesses heard.
Mias Hella Sherwin and Bella Sher Weed Parl are referenced as potential leaders before formal selection for the Ohio League of Women Voters.
Frank W. Aldrich of Bloomington launches a bid to declare Illinois a statewide game preserve. He argues wildlife belongs to the people and that 95 percent would favor curbing the five percent of sportsmen who kill for pleasure.
Surrogate James A. Foley, son in law of Charles Kf. Murphy, is slated to succeed him as boss of Tammany and dominating factor in the Democratic party in New York. In order to do so he must quit his $15,000 a year job.
Dispatches report ongoing search for Milfer Frederick L. Mactin and Alva Harvey after a Seattle bound aircraft vanishing in mid voyage. Officials in Washington discuss Coolidge veto hints on tax relief and Mellon Rates while probes consider naval inefficiencies and alleged fraud cases in Kentucky and New York area interests.
In a Senate hearing on Ford's Muscle Shoals offer Julius H. Barnes and Senator Magnus John som address public opinion's role. Barnes, president of the chamber of commerce, notes the United States' stance as the twelfth annual meeting opens with over 100 delegates present.
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