24 May 1923
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
1
A Dayton incident yields reports of a deadly train wreck with multiple fatalities and dozens hurt. An investigation notes the event was not ordered by authorities but followed by funeral arrangements. Veterans Bureau officials discuss ongoing inquiries with reporters amid periodic similar probes.
A red wave sweeps through the Ruhr with fighting in Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund killing six and wounding many. Reds seize police records, torch buildings, and organize firemen as volunteers while French troops maintain cautious neutrality. Threatened general strike looms, with demands for disarmament, police duties, and firefighter noninterference.
A garbled city crime report notes a shooting during a crap game ending in death. Judge Calot sentences one man to life and imposes terms near nine years. another defendant pleads guilty to first degree manslaughter in a related case. The text is incomplete and portions are unreadable.
The obituary notes the death of Hardy aged 65 yesterday at Frank Holley Hospital. It lists three sisters, a brother, and other relatives in Kentucky and Michigan. A funeral service is planned at the Baptist church with a 3 oclock start, per the fragmentary notice.
May 24. Theresa Lohbeck, 63, died in a peculiar accident as she and her husband pushed their car at the rear of their home. The car rolled back and pinned her to the door, authorities reported from Columbus.
Cleveland May 24 Patrolman Vennois Griffin killer candidate Joan Leonard Whitfield fled toward Wisconsin after a Madison arrest attempt. Assistant prosecutor Henry J. Williams Kilbane and Ed Stanton led the effort with Milwaukee police riot guns ready to shoot to kill. A $1000 reward was posted as local and state agencies pursued Whitfield through Ohio and toward Milwaukee amid uncertain leads and intensified cross jurisdiction pursuit.
In a suit by James M. Angeles of Akron against Clarence Brown of Lorain for 310000 damages over alleged false arrest, Judge Thompson’s jury verdict yesterday afternoon favored the defendant.
Contributions are being received for the overseas relief fund sponsored by the American Legion. Citizens can place donations in boxes around town to support returning soldiers and honor memorial days, with proceeds used to maintain remembrance activities.
Jean Hamilton Barkhouer, 22, of Cleveland, died after a crash on Lake Road Stop 7 east of Sheffield. Companion J E Herron injured, left leg. Car driven by Al Virant, Lorain. police and coroner faulted for late reporting. post mortem ordered. Barkhouer described as the youngest of five sisters, well educated, sorrow felt by family.
Lorain May 24 a broken wheel on an eastbound freight train caused a disastrous wreck near Oak Point. Seven cars were wrecked and traffic was not cleared until eleven o clock today. The train was in charge of engineer Koechler.
In WMARstown Maryland on May 24 Dr. Paul Roessell of New York died from a fractured skull after an aeroplane carrying him and J B Cole crashed near Cumberland last night. The craft nosedived after striking an air current as Cole, a former Royal Flying Corps member, traveled from Pfiehurst North Carolina with the doctor as a passenger.
Cincinnati police seek clues to a suspected suicide or murder after a blood-stained dress and garments were found on the Ohio riverbank near Coney Island. A tipster refused to identify himself. officers believe a woman removed her clothes before leaping into the river as strong currents ran near the site.
Washington May 24. ex supreme court justice John H. Clare warned that a war could prevent a break between Britain and France. He said America has a god given mission to avert such a rupture and to defend its interests by military means if necessary.
A series of fragmented OCR lines describes multiple fatal incidents. One victim named Baker is crushed. other garbled text references locations, people, and a Washington United States setting. The readable facts are sparse, with no clear dates or outcomes beyond the fatalities mentioned.
Mathias Mawby of Avon Lake sues Lake Shore Electric Railway in common pleas court alleging a August 11 1999 crossing incident at his farm crossing left him permanently injured. He claims a car struck him causing a fractured arm multiple broken bones thirteen broken ribs and spine injuries with no warning given.
Montreal firemen died in a blaze at the Canadian Sandro Company plant on May 14. The fire swept the facility, causing $120,000 in damages. One more fireman was injured at the harbor before the blaze was brought under control, raising total losses to about $175,000.
A document related to Governor Hardee shows approval for a pin or marker. The text references a secretary or registrar and a ceremonial or official act, with attention to signature validation and a dated approval. Details are limited due to OCR.
Premier Stanley Baldwin moved to reshuffle the Tory cabinet as Austin Chamberlain arrived from Paris. Sir Robert Horne declined a post due to personal business, prompting Baldwin to seek a suitable chancellor of the exchequer. Leo Amery or Lord Robert Cecil were floated for posts while party divisions linger. Horne later indicated possible future support.
Phoenix on May 24 police placed a guard over Mrs. Lealah Crandal who lay seriously wounded after she shot and killed W. E. Remington 36 a former Arizona legislator in a love quarrel at a local hotel and then attempted to take her own life.
Cincinnati May 24 A message signed by a charity manager urges municipalities in Ohio to prepare for a statewide referendum vote. The appeal, read today by Mayor George P. Carrai, calls on residents to vote against a proposed measure. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
In Botham Texas May 24 seven persons died and 12 injured when Texas and Pacific trains 15 and 16 collided after a switch was thrown. Four burned in the ensuing fire and a station porter was killed. EB Reynolds and HE Stewart identified among the dead. injured taken to Cisco hospital. The switchman was blamed for the mishap.
Ohio Governor Donahey orders a statewide crackdown on gambling tied to baseball pools punch boards and slot machines. Officials warned to stop illegal gambling or face removal as the drive gains momentum after reports his son Vic Jr lost weekly allowances to gamblers. Cincinnati reports detail a $59 fine for a man running a baseball lottery case and calls to end the gambling scheme, praising the governor and supporters of clean sports.
The Ohio council of retail merchants representing five statewide retailers approves a resolution backing a minimum wage law based on fact. The executive committee pledges to aid in obtaining materials to craft a favorable wage law for workers. Members include H. Williams Youngstown H. Ames Ohio Rike James B Carson Darion and W. H. Mazes Newark.
Sheriff Underhill and deputies guarded all county roads last night chasing three young men in a stolen Willys Knight car from Toledo. They allegedly assaulted a fourteen year old girl and left her near dead by the roadside near Fremont. A posse searched South Amherst and waited late, fearing the trio fled south from Huron county and escaped.
In Lorain county grade school contests Jefferson school took first in seventh grade composition and the eighth grade also won first. Helen Chandler won the ninth grade composition and Helen Bates the eighth grade. West side pupils celebrate these two wins.
Franklin County Common Pleas judges disbarred Attorney Stanley B. Schwartz of Columbus and suspended Miss H Anna Quinby for one year. Schwartz faced charges of attempting to frame a defense for a client accused of bootlegging while Quinby was found guilty of inducing a material witness in the case of Lambert Britz, a local bank robber, to leave Ohio to avoid testifying at Britz's trial last June. Quinby was Britz’s counsel.
In Lorain, the divorce case of Frank Eng against Carrie English drew many locals to the court as Judge Wonder presided. The case cites alleged misconduct and lists involved parties including undertaker Fred Farazer of Lorain and others, with testimony touching on Rainbow Gardens and related matters. The proceeding reflected a highly watched local matter with procedural adjournments and references to forthcoming sessions and associated medical society events.
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