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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
8
A Chicago girl, daughter of a prominent family, said a Northwestern football player told her in 1921 Lerhton Mount's body would be found under the pier where the skeleton was discovered 17 days ago. The girl is to confront the former player this afternoon as the state attorney's office announced.
Alva Adams, Democrat of Pueblo and a noted lawyer, was appointed by Governor Sweet to fill the Colorado U S Senate seat for the term ending March 3, 1927. Adams, son of former Colorado governor Alva Adams, was born October 29, 1875 and educated at Yale and Columbia Law School.
The Rich Man Clothing Co of Cleveland closed its option on a Broadway building and will immediately open a Lorain branch factory. They plan $15,990 in improvements and have 150 applicants already seeking employment. Meanwhile Lausanne peace talks falter and new Near East crises alarm statesmen in a troubled European outlook.
Miss Juliette Sessions of Columbus is unanimously re elected president of the Ohio League of Women Voters at its annual convention in Columbus. Officers include First Vice President Mrs Kent Hughes Lima Second Vice President Miss Sybil Burton Zanesville Third Vice President Mrs William E Henderson Columbus Secretary Mrs Albert D Levy Cleveland Treasurer Miss Grace R Peters Columbus. Budget rises from 12000 to 13500 for salaries dues and expenses.
Mrs Warren G Harding acknowledges the Ohio county poor farm superintendent Caris Hartmann and gardener Carpenter for a new geranium type developed in the farms green houses. The plant is praised as one of the finest seraniums with large blooms and deep pink color. demand for the 400 plants exceeds supply.
A near full Rialto Theatre saw Milton Nobles star as Lightnin' Bill Jones in a highly praised performance. The cast included Stuart Fox Dolly Nobt Nydia Westman Sarah Elizabeth Reynolds and Frank Thornton earning strong applause for an intensely human character study.
The premium list for Mother's Oats promises 164 gifts for men women and children. Coupons are included and ten coupons are sent with the list upon request.
New York May 17 stocks opened irregular with U S Steel up to 97 3 8 and Bethlehem Steel at 54 1 2 while Standard Oil California fell to 52 1 2. Copper shares were weak with Anaconda at 435 3 and Royal Dutch near 49 as rails edged mixed in forenoon trading.
Trading in New York stocks showed mixed results with several industrials listed, grain prices soft and bonds opening firmer. Market activity referenced names like American Can, General Electric and United States Steel with later notes on wheat, corn and oats futures along with Liberty bonds.
Reports say the Japanese Crown Prince will wed Princess Negako Kuni soon in a traditional ceremony. The wedding and accompanying celebrations are expected to cost about one million dollars, funded by the Imperial household.
May 17 reports show Solicitor General Bets asks the Supreme Court to expeditiate the government case against the New York sugar and coffee exchanges. He argues the original complaint remains and the issue is unusually important as the exchange seeks to be enjoined from trading sugar futures.
A historical notice claims a remedy will absorb piles and provide long lasting relief. It describes a special preparation named MOAVA and urges readers to try the treatment for persistent pains.
On Sunday May 2nd and continuing through the week residents along Zion Evangelical parish road hosted visitors and neighbors. Rev A C Corfman called on the Fo Morda family, Mrs Jay Fowl and daughter hosted guests including Miss Ruth Beard and Miriam Fowll, while Estella Cleveland and family visited Ida Telefeld. Frank Baus and Carl Cleveland’s families were noted guests as well. Regulars and relatives, including Mrs Schubert and Mrs Delefeld, appeared at various Ridge homes during the period.
Herbert Waite of Oberlin Road was arrested by Sheriff Underhill and tried in Justice Court yesterday. The justice fined him ten pounds and costs and ordered thirty days in the county jail for assault on his wife.
Avon Milas Irene Gough telephone 363 is listed. The item also mentions social visits in Avon Lake and Elyria areas along with church events and local gatherings.
In Cross City Florida on March 17 a blood test proceeded for the prosecution as the trial of T W Higginbotham for first degree murder continues. Judge Morne quashed the prior venire due to irregularities and ordered Sheriff Yous to summon a new panel returnable at 2 PM.
Ohio crop reports vary but indicate little damage from recent cold weather. Director of agriculture Charles Truax warns the present cold spell could affect the corn crop more significantly.
Former Navy assistant secretary and current American Construction Council president Franklin D Roosevelt calls for fixing financing of speculative projects after the war. He urges decisive measures to curb risk and stabilize the economy.
The Moulton Candies will hold a business and practice meeting Friday evening with players expected to attend. The event is set to address team plans and preparations for upcoming activities.
In Louisville on May 17 the 40th Rentuc derby is expected to break the record for tarters as Zev arrives, favored after Pimlico, with large crowds and business activity surrounding the event.
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