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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1923
Page
5
Stanley Borden of Crafton, playing right half back for the Elyria Eagles, broke his right leg during a scrimmage against the K. B. Barbers at Riverview Park Sunday afternoon. He was taken to Memorial hospital and is reported doing well.
A 16 year old boy became drunk and disorderly at Hovis restaurant Sunday night. He caused a disturbance, smashed a door window, unlocked it, and reentered with intent to rob the place. Officer Witter arrested him. he spent the night in lockup and was released this morning due to his youth.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an inquiry into proposed changes in freight rates on manufactured iron and steel articles in western Pennsylvania western New York West Virginia and Ohio The readjustment could raise some rates and lower others on railroads in central freight associations and trunk line territories.
Columbus October 8 Governor Donahey announced the gasoline price investigation in Ohio is over for the present after delivery of gasoline tank wagons is stabilized at 17 cents per gallon statewide and Standard Owl Company guarantees the price is as low as possible under current conditions.
Fire Chief Wallace Bates has started the annual fall fire prevention inspection with his crew. Basements and out of the way corners receive special attention and owners are ordered to clean up if found cluttered.
Chester Mares a 23 year old fullback for Kiesch Sorts of Cleveland died after choking on tobacco on the way to a hospital from an on field incident while attempting a forward pass. Price McLean a 20 year old University of Kentucky student died from injuries sustained playing against Cincinnati University at Carson Field in Lexington.
The Supreme Court granted the federal government a rehearing in a suit demanding directors and managers of boxing contests collect and pay over federal tax admissions. The case concerns James J. Johnston of the Central Manhattan Boxing Club in New York.
Dr Georges Dreyer of Oxford University announced at an English hospital lecture a possible cure for tuberculosis. He aims to treat anti tuberculosis vaccine chemically to enhance effectiveness. If verified, the Dane may rank with Pasteur as a benefactor of humanity.
NORFOLK Oct 8 The third day of the longshoremen strike in the Hampton Roads district shows conditions near normal with stevedores employed. The 2,509 workers say ships face delays in loading and unloading. The union demanded 80 cents an hour straight time and 1.20 for overtime, while employers offered 75 cents and 1.07 for overtime.
New York stocks open firm in rails while industrials lag. Rail issues rise with Canadian Pacific, Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Reading advancing, while American Woolen dips. Steel and iron shares slip. midmorning steadiness appears in a cautious market. Cleveland cattle and hogs show steady to lower tones in livestock section. Chicago open mixed with wheat and corn firming. Liberty bonds opening quotes noted.
Secretary of State Brown issued a charter for the Harding memorial association in Columbus. The corporation is authorized to erect and maintain a mausoleum in Marion for Warren G Harding and his wife Florence, convert the Harding home into a shrine, and endow a Warren Gamaliel Harding chair of diplomacy and government at a university.
Herman Wanstroth a 58 year old grocer was knocked unconscious in his Westwood store at eight this morning by a Black assailant who escaped with 110 dollars.
A 26 member gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George Hollingsworth’s home honored Glynn Norton and his wife as they planned a winter in Orlando Florida. Guests from Elyria Oberlin Cleveland and nearby towns attended with well wishes for a safe trip home in spring. A newborn daughter joins the family of Gar Waddowson born October 4 at Aberlin hospital. The Davies family funeral and local notices concluded the evening.
A terse note reports Pomeroy officials securing land near Puand to build a defensive base for combating a new pest. The plan involves drilling into old wells to establish a secure perch for monitoring and releasing the insect in a controlled Patt area.
The W C T U will meet at Mrs Rose Longwell home on Thursday Oct 11 with all members urged to attend. Local social and school events are recapped including OTober 8 to 11 activities, football games at Oberlin, and multiple visits, with notes on members moving to Cleveland and Elyria.
Rev A N Carpenter formerly of Lexington Kentucky now an evangelist in Oklahoma appears with a rifle. He vows to defend liberties against the governor and warns against perceived threats to peace as thousands protest in the state.
Israel Zangwill, famed novelist and playwright, travels to the United States for his first appearance in fifteen years to address the upcoming Jewish Congress in New York. The event convenes on October 14, spotlighting his status among the world’s notable Jewish figures.
A man on the information deck asked for a specific officer, saying he wanted a cop. Patrolman W. L. Fisher clarified the request and prepared to assist at Alonso headquarters. The exchange illustrated a mix up between preferences for a particular officer and a general police presence.
Athens reports Major Robert Harsh, architect for the state board of administration, has secured a survey for two new University buildings to begin next spring. One will serve civil, mining, and electrical engineering, the other for manual training. Each structure is estimated at 2000000, with funds already appropriated.
Mrs K Horback and her husband faced a deadly car blaze after a coal oil lamp ignited fumes near the gas tank. He urged the attendant to "Give the old girl five gallons" before flames engulfed the car. Mrs Horback was pulled from the back seat as her dress burned, both she and her husband losing the vehicle.
New York Oct 8 Colonel Ruppert announced that Miller Huggins the midget manager of the Yankees will pilot the team again as long as he cares to stay Huggins has won three pennants in a row for the Yankees and few managers in baseball have matched that feat.
An effort to form a city cue bowling league continues as R Baum president calls a meeting at the Gala alless tomorrow evening at 7 30. Last call for potential players. attendance is encouraged as organization has faced apathy.
Racing events include Queens County Jockey Club at Jamaica, Maryland Fair Association at Laurel, Kentucky Jockey Club at Latonia, and Grand Circuit trotting at Lexington. Boxing features Siki vs Godfrey in Philadelphia, Pancho Villa vs Bennie Schwartz, Martin Burke vs Bob Alarum in Baltimore, Billy Wellson, and Morme Schlanfer in Omaha.
A fragmented notice discusses Marmola prescription tablets offered at a reasonable price of one dollar at Detroit drug stores. The ad references the product as a remedy and hints at stock and accessibility without clear details.
Lorain hosts a four bout boxing program at Elke auditorium on Monday night arranged by the Lorain Sports Club. Frankie Stellmack is out, Joe Peppers of Danny Dunn's Cleveland stables steps in to face Lefty Peters in the main ten round bout. The undercard features Sailor Gaten vs Joe Martin six rounds Joe Nagy vs Sam Trance six rounds Butch Carney vs Sam Marsho eight rounds and a K C clash between Peters and Peppers already noted.
Lake avenue athletes organize the Avenue A's football club with players E Leonard L Darvas H Kon rad H Zaremba C Richards M Scott D Hitsman A Darvas G Cotton W Dellefield WF King C Pixley K Scott R Wallace. Royal blue and white uniforms ordered. Practices on Merkly field. Willing to play 145 to 150 pound teams in the state. Call 36883 and ask for L Darvas or A Darvas after 7:06 p.m.
The Richwine Dodgers routed the Princeton Tigers 30 to 0 on Saturday afternoon at Richwine grounds. Cebula scored four touchdowns, while Matlock had one. The Dodgers seek more games and are open to arranging future contests.
Guy Eastman Tripp, chairman of Westinghouse, sails to Japan this week as an expert adviser on rebuilding after the earthquake. He rose from Wells Maine childhood to a country school education, a village grocer stint, and then a railroad clerk in Salem before climbing to corporate prominence.
Dr F M Edwards for 17 years treated many women with liver and bowel ailments using a simple prescription of common vegetable ingredients and olive oil. The olive colored tablets, sold 15c and 30c, purport to restore normal action and remove waste and poisons from the system. Thousands have used them as a safe substitute for calomel to stay fit.
Lima officials shift traffic and auto parking duties to a special commission appointed by the payer and city manager. The profile notes a prominent industrial leader with New York state commissions and connections to major U S and European firms.
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion, a creosote emulsion claimed to soothe inflamed membranes and kill germs causing chronic coughs and colds. It asserts absorption into blood, purportedly treats throat and lung troubles, and offers money back if unsatisfied after following directions.
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