Murder Probe Opened in Somerville Case
A Somerville inquiry begins as jurors consider indictment for the murder of Rev. Edward W. Hall and his choir singer wife Eleanor Mills. Police guard the courthouse as witnesses are examined.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1922
Page
4
A Somerville inquiry begins as jurors consider indictment for the murder of Rev. Edward W. Hall and his choir singer wife Eleanor Mills. Police guard the courthouse as witnesses are examined.
The ESRD gains ownership of the Ryn coal mine near Davey in MacW Va. It serves coke production for steel, with monthly output around 20 600 to 40 00 tons. Dexter and Carpentier, local farmers, hold ownership stakes and receive specified cash returns while fuel is distributed beyond Me. Ford's needs.
In Cincinnati City Hospital two individuals Teeter between life and death after suicide attempts. Albert Skidmore 26 attempted to kill himself with poison due to separation from his wife while Miss Ellarbaine J died believing she had lost her lover and both swallowed poison.
The article notes Kiwanis support for disabled veterans in the community. It cites monthly compensation amounts totaling around $5905 and per person allowances, with several cases of mental illness and hospital care. Some veterans are in sanitariums or training programs, reflecting ongoing government and social services involvement.
The American all stars suffered their first defeat of the invasion as they left for Osaka. Mita club dominated with a 9 to 3 win while Hoyt pitched and Sejiwell caught for the Japanese side. The Americans ended with a 11 to 3 scoreline in the later frames.
Fire damaged the Louisville Ball Pavilion in Louisville Kentucky on November 20. The blaze destroyed the grandstands and caused extensive damage to the park facilities with the cause undetermined at press time.
Clyde Perry, age twenty, died at his home after two years of illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday morning at Tenbia Cemetery, with parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Perry noted among the mourners.
Obituary tribute to William Graves Sharp highlighting his religious conviction public service as congressman ambassador to France and a trusted diplomat. The piece praises his honesty generosity courage and impact on Elyria schools churches and national morality while noting his burial at Ridgelay.
The market showed small scale shifts with several names like Copper rising briefly while Corn Products and Naver posted modest losses. Unclear details leave the exact figures uncertain.
Receipts show 1300 cattle with market ranging from 7.50 to 11.50 for choice fat steers and 4500 hogs with higher bids noted. Calves and sheep activity described with varied prices. wheat futures in Chicago edged up and Liberty bonds in New York displayed opening moves.
In Lausanne Switzerland on November 20 the Near East peace conference began with plans to work under a secret diplomacy framework. Lord Curzon Premier Poincare and Premier Mussolini agreed to a covert covenant through daily parley sessions overseen by allied control committees. American observers were welcomed as delegates presented the allied program.
Charles Deh, 40, confessed to choking Georgia Deh with a stocking as police say he tried to quiet her during a Saturday night dispute in Cincinnati. Doctors reported suffocation from the gag, administered after the couple, married 25 days, had been drinking. He is held on murder charges.
Rev Clyde Perry 21 killed himself with a gunshot at his father Rev L H Perry’s home in Trinwar Zanesville county. He had been due to preach a third sermon at Keene ME church and died shortly after his father left for Chalfant church. Authorities cite temporary insanity as likely motive.
Ralph Murbach announced at his Washington Avenue home that a baby boy was born during the night. He has three sisters, and the family plans to consider adoption with the mother’s consent. Ralph welcomed cigar sharing as neighbors join in the news.
In Los Angeles Clara Ph. dof is accused of beating Alberta Meadows to death with a hammer. Defense attorney Bert Herrington won a Thursday continuance to file a motion for trial. A crowd of women shouted outside the courthouse as Mrs. Philips faced the court with disdain amid the delay. Washington reports the U S Supreme Court may rule on railway labor board powers under the new law.
An advertisement claims The Williams Treatment relieves rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles caused by excess acids. It offers a free 32 dose bottle and requests a small payment to cover packing and postage, promising a regular 85 cent bottle to respondents. The notice dates back to an era of patent medicines and direct mail offers.
Berlin November 20 semi annual meeting discussed acceptance of a Teachers Insurance Association pension plan tied to Carnegie Foundation. Alumni elected Theodore E Burton to the board. funds totaled 6.444 million with 4.0 million endowment. Enrollment rose to 1,758 with more men registered, total living alumni 5,961 since founding.
Women joined the Oberlin snake dance at Dill Field as crowds cheered. Dads led by example, while Oberlin fans celebrated with three points by Oberlin. Evening events included a Finney chapel show and campus dances across multiple houses.
Viscountess Astor claimed a nemesis would overtake opponents of temperance as Colonel Gretton and Lloyd George shared smiles. Churchill was defeated at Dundee while Bonar Law's government faced the Lords oath swearing in new members and the pledge to King George.
The Republicans raised a no quorum issue as the Senate moved to notify the president of a session. Senator Harris spoke on Senator Watson’s death while a House roll call to check quorum was ordered. President Harding will address a joint session tomorrow at 12 39 with his ship subsidy message. In Cincinnati a fire at an industrial bail injured Barney Houston and another firefighter with damage estimated at 50 000 pounds.
In Zanesville on November 20, the heaviest fine in state history for a liquor charge was imposed on Ie Kearns who pleaded guilty to violating the Volstead Act by sale and possession. Judge C G Lemert suspended most of the $10,000 fine, with threatened imprisonment if not paid, and Kearns faces potential five-year terms if noncompliant.
A local farmer announces that his Ashland area farm is open to licensed hunters during hunting season. He invites hunters to come to the house for a meal, noting the farm lies four tiles northeast of Ashland near the Clee k road.
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