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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1924
Page
1
A Cleveland Norwalk accommodation train known as The Plug derailed near Elyria after six last evening. The engine left the track and plunged into a ditch, with engineer Allen injured but able to return home. No other injuries reported and traffic disrupted overnight.
In Connaught detectives case notes Mrs Catherine Ott 32 of Brie Pa shot her lover Robert Johnson Farrell Pa three times then killed herself The incident followed fears over their illicit romance and possible fallout with the woman's husband A separate Farrell store report said Johnson was recently discharged after a cash shortage was found by a chain store inspector The case prompted a broader inquiry in Washington over campaign interference accusations and Klan activity marks.
Laura Snively, 42, of Canton, driven by illness, burned her six months old daughter Charlotte to death, shot her six year old son in the temple, then killed herself. Roy Suivey, the father, found the scene at noon as he returned for lunch.
A 6838 well near Graf ton on Rudolph Pfeiffer’s farm yielded an estimated 2 290 000 cubic feet daily valued at about 3000. Drilled by Ohio Fuel and Supply Co of Columbus, the 3686 foot well began 70 days ago and will cost around 10000. This marks the second new well within a week on adjacent Edward Sheaffer land.
Wheeler Brookhart committee heard that Gaston B. Means’ black satchels with valuable papers were stolen by two investigators working for Hiram Todd the New York assistant attorney general. A subpoena was issued for Todd as the Means bribery case involved Daugherty. Duckstein said March 31 callers claimed investigators for Todd needed papers Mrs Duckstein was asked to identify.
Mrs Grace Dolby entered a not guilty plea to assault with intent to maim in connection with the death of G B Hackney who died after she allegedly hurled carbolic acid in his face. She was held to the grand jury in bond of 25000 dollars.
Grim reports from Sault Ste. Marie recount the wreck of the steamer Orinoco after a sixty mile gale on Lake Superior. Captain Anthony L. Lawrence and four crew members perished, while sixteen survivors including Mrs Poole told of cutting adrift the barge Chieftain and drifting to Montreal Island where a forty hour wait ended with rescue by the tug Gargantua. The Orinoco had sailed from Bay City with ore and grain.
Reports from multiple cities describe a French school ship Patrie suffering a turret shell explosion during target practice injuring eighteen personnel. Other items note Davis Cup action, British military buildup, Soviet deficit, ice patrol, Ukrainian executions, and a volcanic eruption note.
Guy Doering sues Mathew L Jackson for 2000 claiming injuries to person and automobile after a Lake Avenue crash near the N Y C railway on May 24. Plaintiff seeks 2500 for injuries and 300 for car damages. Funeral services for Billy Young were held at St. Marys Church.
Western Reserve Finance Co sues Lorain Motors Co for 705.40 on a chattel mortgage. Plaintiff says a Rickenbacker maroon sedan is unpaid and in Dr. Gluckman’s possession, who refuses to surrender it. J Y Steward, manager, disappeared as the company allegedly owes 10 000 dollars and closed doors.
Police say a robber was killed during a gunfight in Elmhurst Queens when Officer Adam Holstchneider fired from a moving car. His companion Herman Manstert was captured after claiming to be a printer. the pair were alleged to be robbing a man near a police booth.
George Robbins, 20, wanted for shooting with intent to kill in a long running feud with Marshall of Arcanum, was shot in the back and critically wounded at the National Tube plant in Lorain Ohio. He was taken to a hospital in serious condition with a bullet through the left lung near the heart.
Fifteen men and one woman received their citizenship papers in a full council chamber. The event featured music and speeches urging literacy, engagement with American life, and responsible use of the ballot under guidance from local officials and the Americanization Council.
Ridgeville burial at Ridgeville cemetery reported for infant son of Claude Spicer. In Marysville Pennsylvania on May 21 a tip led state police to a mountain hideout in a double murder case. Major Lynn G Adame led the detachment rushing from Harrisburg to pursue the moonshiner.
Ohio Rules Committee favors amending the primary laws to permit preprimary state conventions that can recommend candidates for all state offices. Delegates voted 1415 to 415 to endorse the modification, while endorsing no candidates at this convention. The measure aims to focus attention on a narrower field without abolishing existing primaries.
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