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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1923

Page

8

Stokes speaks on love wealth and divorce in rare interview

William Earl Dodge Stokes recounts his 73 years in romance and lawsuits as he defends against divorce actions brought by his wife Helen Elwood Stokes. He claims she used youth as a bargain and accuses her of multiple alleged affairs while vowing to fight in New York Supreme Court.

New York William Earl Dodge Stokes Helen Elwood Stokes Stokes New Jersey Supreme Court Name of Hearts Jeremiah Mabouer Samuel Untermyer Jalk

Death by own action shocks Ocean Grove family

An elderly woman and her sister died today in Ocean Grove following a deliberate act at their home. Police say a note was found and investigators are examining the circumstances of the deaths, with friends burying the bodies at the family residence.

Ocean Grove Besse Tillie B Enrhen

Mrs W W West Frightened by Negro Incident

Last night at West Street an auto incident led to Mrs W W West being frightened by a Black man. The assailant reportedly fled after she dropped her pocketbook near the garage door. Authorities were alerted and searched the area for the suspect.

W. W. West Tagie Yara

Murder Case Weighs On Coquille Prison

In Coquille Oregon Arthur Covell crippled astrologist and alleged mastermind in the death of Mrs Ebba Covell and accompanying murders, remains in jail awaiting plea. His suspected accomplice Alton Covell, age 16, faces an appearance before Judge Kendail as he comes of age.

Coquilla Ore Fred Covell Arthur Covell Ebba Covell Anton Covell E C Hutch Altay Covell Alton J. C. Kendail Arthur Covel L.m

Weather forecast favors pleasant week for Ohio Valley and Great Lakes

The Weather Bureau issued a forecast for next week showing generally fair weather in the Ohio Valley with temperatures near or above normal. The Great Lakes region is expected to be mostly fair with temperatures near or above normal.

Washington Weath Bureau Ohio Valley Great Lakes

Prohibition Law Debate and Proponents at Conference

Commissioners and clergy argued the feasibility and morality of enforcing the eighteenth amendment. Haynes warned 160 percent enforcement is impossible for a decade, blaming adverse opinion on the eastern seaboard and praising the amendment as fundamental law. Bishop McDowell urged firm resistance to any compromise with lawlessness and stressed democracy requires a strong, lawful dry era nationwide.

Haynes Behep Wiliam F McDowell Methodist Eperepal Church McDowell Charles Stelae Ted Fizuree F- S

Pre-Halloween Pranks Worry Policemen

As Halloween nears, parts of the city report rising lawlessness with stones hurled at homes windows broken and gardens trampled. Police respond to each call but youths disperse before officers arrive. The city aims to repeat last year’s successful municipal Halloween party with Mayor Jones backing efforts.

Hallowe'en Baysn Jones

Riots Across Germany Signal Crisis Over Rhenish Republic

In Hohechst and Gelsenkirchen on October 13 riots killed dozens and wounded many as demonstrations by unemployed and bread protesters spread. In Frankfort on the Main food riots and price protests intensified amid fears of a push for an independent Rhenish republic.

Hoechst Germany Tiota Saxony Gelsenkirchen Rublin Frankfort

Stock Market Quiet with Mixed Farm Prices

New York January 13 The stock market opened dull and featureless with advances and declines about even. Cattle and calves receipts were 1000 and 300 respectively with steady to firm prices while sheep and lambs were 25 cents lower and hogs up about 10. Endicot Johnson was noted for a posting.

Johnson

New Fork Stocks Close With Mixed Movements

United States Steel and Baldwin Locomotive posted fractional changes while copper and petroleum issues showed small gains. Market activity in New York on October 13 appeared holiday-like with thin trading. bonds remained steady as overall index movement remained muted.

United States Steel Baldwin Sudesa Kelly Anaconda Cerro de Paseo Pactic Rett Whie Sincla!r Caforma Petroleum Pahlips-Petroleum Rca Island New York

Morse Held In Billion-Dollar War Material Conspiracy

Ernest Morse of Hyde Park Cincinnati is charged in a June term indictment with conspiring with Army and war surplus officials to defraud the government by selling surplus war materiels to Triumph Electric Co at prices below value. Morse pled not guilty and posted a $6,000 bond.

Cincinnati United States District Court Elkins W.a United States Harness Company United States Ernest Do. Morse Kendall Avenue Hyde Park Triumph Electric Company War Department Newton D. Baker Harness Company Joseph C. Byron Council of National Defense War Industries Board George B. Goetz Quartermasters Corps Jeffersonville Ind Henry W. Banke Azel F. Cochran Morse John C. Skinner General Sales Earle S. Estes The Claims Board U. S Thomas M. Gregory Eikins W. V

Rail hearing set for November 16 on railroad consolidation

The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold final hearings on consolidating the U.S. railroads into nineteen major groups. The date announced is November 16. Washington report.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Cleveland Livestock Market Report Dusty Cattle and Hogs

Receipts include cattle 900 calves 200 with calves at top $14.00. Sheep and lambs 1 050 market 25 cents lower to 13 75. Hogs 2 600 market 10 to 20 cents lower. Yorkers around 8 40 to 8 50 with other classes noted in scattered figures.

Mayor Held on Bribery Charge in Junction City

New Lexington Ohio October 13 Mayor George A Littlerdale of Junction City was released on bond after arrest for soliciting a bribe from attorney Paul Tague in liquor case handling. Prohibition officer Y E Troute of Crocks ville also under bond on perjury charge for affidavit in liquor case.

New Lexinton Geo. A. Littlerdale Junction City Paul Tague New Lexington Y. E. Troute Crocksyville

Bank President Arrested Over 108000 Shortage in Miamisburg

John J. Schwartz president of the Miamisburg Banking Co is jailed after a 108000 deficit is found in bank funds. He confessed that losses began five years ago and that directors failed to inspect records. The bank was ordered closed as state examiners investigated in Ohio.

Dayton John J. Schwartz Miamisburg Schwartz Schwarts Ita State Banking Department Big City First National Bank

WarSAW Blast Kills and Wrecks City

In Warsaw on October 13 a munitions store exploded killing many and injuring others. One fort was blown up and several nearby houses were destroyed as the blast rattled through the area. The cause remains undetermined.

Warsaw

Body of Rorpen Man Found on Railway Tracks

Steubenville Ohio finds Richard Reich 42 of Amsterdam found near Ohio Valley hospital after a Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad incident. Authorities suspect robbery and murder as causes with Reich missing money and a watch. he was found along the tracks by railroad workers.

Steubenville Richard Reich Amsterdam Ohio Valley Hospital Cleveland and

Weeks Will Not Sue Ford for Slander

Washington October 13 Secretary of War Weeks does not plan to file suit against Henry Ford over his slanderous remarks criticizing the sale of the Gorgas Steam Plant in Muscle Shoals Alabama. Officials say Weeks called Ford's statement a personal attack and would present facts before a proper tribunal, but suit will not be pursued.

Washington Weeks Henry Ford Gorgas Ala Ford

Paroled Man Faces Clemency Board Over Jail Plot

James O'Brien, from Columbiana County Ohio, recently paroled from the penitentiary, is to be arraigned before the state clemency board on a charge that he furnished two revolvers to prisoners to aid an escape. The plan collapsed when the weapons were discovered.

Columbus James O'Brien Columbiana County State Clemency Board

Ruth Sparks Fifth Game with Long Drive and Jokes

The crowd recalls Ruth’s past feats as Nehf struggles to retire him. Babe Ruth misses a front-door pitch and homers in a high‑spirited day at the Polo Grounds. Stengel is singled out by fans while donations help the Red Cross. a fourth game is planned for this afternoon.

Ruth Caney Stengel Babe G. Herman Ruth Neht Ruth Ae Columbus America Ellis Island Third Base Babe Ruth Red Cross Polo Grounds

Progress on Washington School Remodeling

Work on the Washington school building on Middle Avenue advances under the remodeling contract. Interior changes include new windows and a converted basement for classrooms and offices. Officials hope occupancy by January 1, with significant interior and exterior renovations noted.

Washington Middle Avenue Rooecvelt Western Heights

Congregational Meeting Set in Wellington May 1924

Dr C W Reeard pastor of the Congregational church reports the Wellington church invitation to convene in May 1924 has been accepted. The congregation will also celebrate the churchs centennial anniversary in Wellington.

Wellington C. W. Reeard Congregational Church

Bennetts Death in Rochester and Wellington Society Notes

Mrs Almeda Bennett B 87 lifelong Rochester resident died at home Oct 11 after a gradual decline. Funeral at 2 pm at home with burial in Rochester cemetery. Wellington notes report BE L M society play A Poor Married Man at Penfield hall to full house and positive reception. Also Circle No 2 M E church met at Mrs A H Pierce home with officers chosen. Flora Starr to speak at Methodist church and a strong Parent Teachers meeting with committee appointments noted.

Wellington Mra Almeda Bennett Rochester Mornoog BE. L. M. Society Penfield Society John B. Wise Flord DeLong Mathew Graham Orville Sooy Billy Blake Lloyd Wolfe Jupiter Jackson Stanley Wolf Iona Ford Zore Richard Leach June Graham Floyd DeLong Rosalind Wilson The College Reporter Ralph Bowman Pierce M. E. Church A. H. Pierce Magyar Street Ida Bradstock Elmer French Edith Swanger Starr Welington Flora Starr Wellington High School Peking China Parent-Teachers’ Association Orville Knanp

School Cafeteria Talk Delights Both Students and Teachers

Social committee led by Mrs Albert area and Wi Ways and Means chair Mrs Allen randon with Miss Carson and a Domestic Science teacher at the high school praised a splendid talk on the school cafeteria.

Albert Area Ways and Means Allen Randon Carson

Green Line to close its power plant

The Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co will abandon its power house south of town within ten days. Power is being secured from Obie Public Service Co and Cleveland Illuminating Co while the Fittsfield unit is cut over. About fifty men will be affected as the 18 year old plant is dismantled and sold for best value.

Cleveland & Southwestern Traction Co Tie Obie Public Service Co Cleveland Iluminating Co Fittsfield

Fascist Council Adopts Mussolini Plan For Fascisti Affairs

Rome reports the supreme council adopted Mussolini's program for future fascisti affairs a move toward reconciliation with other political parties and a forward step in regulation of fascist activities.

Mussolini Rome Supreme Council of the Fascist Today

French Flier Killed in Lympne Glider Event

Paris reports the death of French aviator M. Maneyral at Lympne as his glider crashed during contests. Fellow flyers attended the scene as investigations began into the accident.

Paris M. Maneyral Lympne

Bulb shipment arrives for spring planting

The L C He cock Floral Co at 333 Broad Street announces bulbs ready for planting including tulips hyacinths daffodils crocus and narcissus with immediate availability for customers planning early spring beds.

L. C. Hecock Floral Co Broad Street

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