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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1923

Page

4

Disappearances and murders sweep across towns

In Cleveland Medina County man Fred Thompson vanishes after threats. notes signed Clan guard. hooded visitors tied to alleged moral infractions. In Camden Tennessee Standard Oil manager J H Olive missing. blood in office. notes warn to leave town. river search underway. In Dublin secret service hunts Hanley linked to two Jewish murders blamed on Ku Klux Klan remnants.

Cleveland John A. Weber Medina Edward C. Stanton Fred Thompson Medina County Sharon Center Thompson Clan Guard Camden Tenn J. H. Olive Tennessee Standard Oil Company Olive Ler Tennessee River Dublin Secret Service Hanley

Injured man fined after streetcar fall on Lake Avenue

Joe Brown, a colored man, fell from the second step of a Lake Avenue streetcar, injuring his back. Police and hospital staff treated him. he later admitted intoxication and was fined $3 plus costs after pleading guilty.

Joe Brown Lake Avenue

Rum note on U S search beyond three mile limit

London dispatch states the United States budget plan to search British ships beyond the three mile limit at two pence per ship for alleged sinning had been sent to Washington for discussion. The note was announced today.

London United States Washington

Flood Disasters Hit Calcutta and Madras Rail Lines

A despatch reports disastrous floods in Calcutta and Madras affecting railway tracks as over 290 tiles were washed away in the region. Local officials warn of significant transport disruption and relief needs as floods spread across districts.

Calcutta India Madras

Will Take Off All Excess Fai

Fragmentary note references a prescription product and dates, with unclear details. It mentions a person named Maria and a location on Weeiward Ave in Detret and a date in March. The text is garbled and lacks coherent facts for a full summary.

Reinke Threiech Jong Teers Iite- Roma Exerca Maria

Complete Nearly Half of 50 000 Mile Trip on Reaching Elyria

Richard E Baxter and his wife the rolling stones arrived in Elyria at noon on a 50000 mile health hike. Baxter a World War veteran says postwar paralysis left him an invalid but he walks to regain health. They started from Washington and have walked across the United States Cuba and parts of Mexico.

Elyria Richard E. Baxter Rolling Stones Baxter Big- Tia Washinton Cuba Mexico Washington United States Veterans Bureau

Berlin Heights Church Marks 100th Anniversary

Berlin Heights Congregational Church celebrated its centennial with a Sunday service attended by the community. The district school house hosted initial meetings, a 1532 church, and the current edifice was built 75 years ago. Rev. William J. Cady has led the church for ten years. Juried speakers included J. F. Burke of Jeily, Rev. John A. Schmiak, and Rev. Irving Mauer, with a banquet and speeches concluding the event.

Berlin Heights William J. Cady J. F. Burke Jeily John A. Schmiak Irving Mauer Efcet Beigit College Wis

Open Forum Opens At M E Church For National Speaker

A large audience attended the first Open Forum lecture at the M E Church Sunday afternoon presided by Mayor Jones. Rev Edwin Kirby introduced Dean Shailer Mathews of the University of Chicago Divinity School who spoke on The Rising Generation and Its Moral Task, urging parental guidance while recognizing youth’s evolving role in society.

M. E Jones Edwin Kirby Dean Shailer Mathews Divinity School University of Chicago Ite

Slogan Contest Prompts Community Chest Input

The Community Chest slogan committee received many submissions for a chest slogan this year. Letters must be mailed to the Chronicle Telegram office by tomorrow as the contest closes. Entries urge service and support, with phrases about helping the needy, aiding the blind, and standing together.

Community Chest Chronicle-Tele_STam

Near Death After Gun Fights in Illinois

In Marion Illinois Whitey Doering once tagged for a $2 million mall robbery and now dying at a Herrin hospital after a shootout at Birger’s Restaurant between Marion and Johnston City. Charles Birger of Williamson county is in critical condition from the same incident, authorities say. The shooting followed an attempted holdup last night at the restaurant mid route between Marion and Johnston City.

Marion Whitey) Doering St. Louis Fangster Federal Penitentiary of Leavenworth Herrin Charles Birger Williamson County Birger Jonason City

Stock market opens steady with mixed early gains

The New York stock market opened generally steady with small gains in many issues. Baldwin Locomotive rose, American Locomotive and Bethlehem Steel showed slight lifts, oils like Texas Company and Pan American Petroleum edged higher while Marland Oil slipped. Kennecott Copper advanced as rails inched up amid broad strength in equipment, steels, oils, shipping and motors.

New York Baldwin Bethlehem Steel Republican Steel American Locomotive Studebaker Texas Company Pan American Petroleum Standard Oil of California Marland Oil Kennecott Copper Chile Stock Exchange Baldwin Locomotive Streck Sears Roebuck Baltimore & Ohio Mil. & St. Paul Crucible Steel Erie Tee Géneral Electric Jan Sinois Central Marine Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific

Tigers Crush South End in Western Heights Gridiron Showdown

Western Tigers walloped South End All Stars 35 to 0 yesterday afternoon at Western Heights. Takacs starred with multiple long runs including 40 48 30 35 and 25 yards. Grush Ucka Kovash Kaminaky and Nagy also shone for Western Heights. South Enders threatened once in the third quarter but Takacs stopped Gerber at the goal line.

Western Tigers Western Heights Southenders Takacs Grush Ucka Kovacks Kaminaky Gerber Read Serteil All Stars Tigers Flood Kaminsky Collie Polyak Fréderick Meeks Claycomb Oes Nogy Shoo Tisle Cook Seeeee Polyak Reed Ucka Gerber George Moody Kovash Bertell Takacs Marsh Malik Western Tigers al Stars Tucka Kuminsky Strinka Aline Messaros Timersa Messeros Boroski

Spanish King and Party Arrive in Italy for State Visit

King Alfonso of Spain Queen Victoria and General Prime Rivera arrive in Rome for a state visit to King Victor Emmanuel. They visit the Spanish embassy and the Vatican, meeting the Pope in Consistory hall and later in private chambers. Crowds greet the royal party as armored motor cars roll through Rome.

Rome Alfonso Spain Victoria Prime Rivera Madrid Victor Emmanuel Italy Vatican Papal Spezzial Mussolini

Dayton and Columbus State Briefs from November

Dayton horses to enter Cincinnati Riding Club show November 26 29 in Dayton Columbus drives fund drive targets 477739 for 22 charities Newark woman falls through open cellar door serious injury Columbus fires cause over 320000 in damage downtown Dayton man to speak to prisoners Game wardens report charges against hunters in county Dayton industrial league tax repeal telegraph messages Montomformers grand jury probes murder case linked to Guy Bryant and wife

Dayton Cincinnati Riding Club Montformers County Grand Jury Russell Sondar Guy Bryant Jin Bertha Henkei

Allied council seeks quick Berlin reply on German demands

The inter allied council proposes a joint note to Berlin asking for an immediate yes or no to new German demands and postpones penalties until after the reply. Key issues include allied military control and France's protest over the crown prince's return.

Faris Council of Ambassadors Berlin Germany Brussels London Rome France

Elks Defeat Fast Marion Teats 13 to 0 in One Sided Game

The Elks beat Marion 13 to 0 on a fast dry field before about 1000 fans. Penfound and Rankin smashed in the first touchdown from the 10 yard line, Crowe added the second. Wallace kicked the extra point as Elks and Marion played heads up football with Williams Greene Rankin and Penfound among the standouts.

Elks Marion Columbus Panhandies Jim Thorpe Indians Williams Greene Rankin Penfound Tribe Penny Crowe Wallace Kalier Schuster LG Cunningham Tuik Smith Batton Montgomery White McCombs Williams England Oldfield Everett Rankin Louwmner Guthman Shoupe Fenfound O'Connell Elstia Guthman Vester Clark Green Rogers White Trove Winters Welimont Early Howe Snonpe- Touchledown Wailate Keller Vipire Buick Smith

Ousted Police Officer Cobb Slain in Boulder

Patrolman Elmer K K Cobb, a two year veteran, was found fatally shot in the downtown area during duty. He was among four officers dismissed last week by City Manager Mitchell, with dismissals effective December 1. No suspect has been identified.

Boulder Coto Elmer KK Cobb Mitchell

Goitre Clinic Treats Many at Settlement House

Dr George Gill and public health nurse Miss Lottie Matheson treated sixteen cases at the settlement house Saturday morning. Fourteen of the patients had goitre, bringing total goitre cases to forty one out of fifty nine treated. All remain under care and improvement is noted. more patients with goitre tendencies plan to seek treatment.

George Gill Lottie Matheson Miss Gill

Pyrenese quake felt in mountain region today

Report from Perpignan France on November 19 describes an earthquake of fifteen seconds duration felt across the Pyrenees mountains.

Perpignan France Pyrenese Mountains

War department offers slightly used forts for sale

News items report the War Department plans to sell a small stock of slightly used forts and stockades at reduced prices once congressional approval is obtained. Other dispatches cover New York joining efforts against diploma mill medical schools and railroad consolidation talks among major lines.

Washington War Department Weeks

Monument unveiled for Major Benjamin Stites at Columbia

Nearly a dozen direct descendants of Major Benjamin Stites joined more than 4000 observers for the unveiling of a monument in Columbia Baptist cemetery. The event commemorates the founder and early settlers who built Columbia on the Cincinnati side 135 years ago.

Benjamin Stites Columbia Cincinnati Major Stites Columbia Baptist Cemetery

Markets Trim Ike Avenue Team In Elgin Title Fight

The Markets defeated the Lake Avenue team by 27 to 6 to claim the lightweight championship of Elgin. Stars were few but B Nagy and Duke for the Markets stood out on the line. The Markets meet Lorain for the 11 pound crown of Lorain county next. see Pete Ucke at 160 Woodford Avenue for game details.

Lake Avnue Elgin Fea Polyak B. Nagy Duke Panhandles Lorain Loral Pete Ucke Woodford Avenue Elyrial Sage Avenua Kowal Ara Wallace Provosni Hitsman Dickon Richards Han Roberts LDH Cabol H. Scott J. Scott Nagy Polya B. Nagy Shuby Dickens Polyak Avenue A Butey Cahota S. Nagy Ucka Scott Qucy Strinka Barkaes Rees Dutch

Garage Ransacked on 612 Middle Ave Reported

J T Stewart reports a break in at his garage on 612 Middle Ave. An inside spotlight a windshield wiper and a blanket were stolen. The incident is recorded as a burglary report with no injuries noted.

J.T. Stewart Middle Ave

GIRL BANDIT GUILTY IN MARYSVILLE CASE

Mrs Cecilia Brady was found guilty of robbery and sent to Marysville reformatory. Co-defendants Al Bentley and Clarence Valentino also convicted. Valentino received a ten year minimum sentence for Ohio penitentiary and Bentley an indeterminate term. Washington officials said Treasury experts will attend the Ottawa conference on liquor and dope smuggling, leaving Saturday.

Cleveland Cecilia Brady Bandi Marysville Reformatory al Bentley Clarence Valentino Valentio Ohi Bentley Mansfield Reformatory Washington treasurcKenzie Moss Ottawa Treasury Department

Father John’s Medicine Ad Claims Cold Prevention

An advertisement explains colds spread if vitality is low and fatigue rises. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as the best tonic to boost strength, resist disease, and prevent colds, citing over sixty eight years of success for colds cough and body building. Medical experts are said to agree.

Orde Father John John

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two action medicine that soothes inflamed throat membranes and kills germs. It claims creosote as a premier healing agent, promises relief from chronic coughs and bronchial issues, and offers money back if not relieved as directed.

Creomuision Co Atlin Wa. Ga

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