14 May 1923
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1923
Page
1
A Cleveland landlord’s wife, Mrs. Tred Kevan, 42, found dead after flames swept Step 46 Ayr Lake area. Coroner ruled accidental death. Fire destroyed two cottages and a garage, with neighbors averting further loss. Neighbors found her body beneath bed springs.
The fragment notes a funeral for William Robinson at Amberst with unclear details and mentions a stone cutter along with another person named Rath id William. Further readable items reference a child and a spare tuber context, but specifics are missing.
The death of Frank Beebe aged 63 of 627 West avenues followed a two year illness with paralysis. He was son of the late Artemas Beebe Sr and lived in the city most of his life. He worked in real estate and insurance before illness. Survived by his wife and a brother A Beebe Jr. He belonged to First Congregational church. Funeral at home Tuesday 2 PM conducted by Rev John Irvant. Burial Ridgelawn cemetery.
Appeal seeks donations to the Poppy Fund of the Legion for wartime remembrance. Contributors are urged to send $20 to Cari Wot, with funds credited to the fund and support from Democratic party figures noted.
The article outlines planned hearings as officials, including Mayor Fair and Mayor Grail, are urged to address Governor Donahey regarding liquor tax measures. It notes proposed investigations, timelines, and the possibility of ousting officials if actions are not taken.
Four mandamus actions were filed in the Ohio Supreme Court to compel State Finance Director Baker to approve higher estimates for four Highway Department road contracts totaling 479 511 18 dollars awarded to The Highway Construction Co of Elyria for works in Oberlin Elyria and other routes. An alternative writ requires Baker to appear and show cause tomorrow. Attorneys Fauver and Walter D Meals represent the Highway Construction Co.
H B Newton purchasing agent for Thew Automatic Shovel Co attends the National Association of Purchasing Agents convention opening at Public Hall Cleveland. The 4590 member group includes Newton as a national director. Mayor Kohler will welcome delegates as five days of addresses and entertainments are planned.
Mayor overruled defense motion and fined Mrs Kovacs for illegal possession. Case to be appealed to the court of common pleas on error. Similar case against her husband John Kovacs was dismissed.
Fragmentary OCR yields a stale local item mentioning a worthless check for 20 dollars and miscellaneous garbled lines about dates, weather, and region temperature. Key facts and names are unreadable, leaving an incomplete, non-specific brief with no clear event or outcome.
An editorial extols Elyria Ohio, praising its schools, governance, services, and location while urging collective sales efforts to attract manufacturing and homes. It calls for a dedicated salesman to advocate for Elyria and notes community strength, infrastructure, and business climate as key selling points.
A nationwide search for John L. Whitfield intensified after Patrolman Dennis Griffin was found murdered and buried in a shallow grave near Geauga Lake. Griffin suffered three gunshot wounds including a headshot, and Whitfield faced a first degree murder warrant as police pursued leads in Cleveland and Geauga County.
Mrs Jobo Crambech and her husband held without bail in Newark on charges of poisoning Charles Raymond Avery who died April 20 after a ten day illness. Prosecutor Bigelow seeks exhumation of John Creighton Sr and Mrs Creighton to probe deaths of the elder Creightons and their daughter.
Ed Williams age 49 of Urg Ky died at Memorial hospital Sunday from an attack described as drepsy. His remains were shipped home for burial. The report also notes a legal suit where Arthur A Sanders seeks appointment and payment related to a farm dispute alleging secured possession of 139 acres and crop issues with the defendant.
A cyclone swept across Colorado and Texas leaving 25 dead and about 200 injured. Reports indicate widespread property damage and disrupted power as the storm logged extensive destruction across both states. Weather warnings and relief efforts followed, with local officials assessing the altered landscape and seeking aid.
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