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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
16
William Gickess of 268 Bridge Street reported a hold up and robbery after drawing 354 dollars at a bank. He says two men with revolvers forced him to surrender the money near West Bridge Street as they fled. one man a 39 year old Syrian and the other about 45, both with described clothing.
A nationwide search is launched for Leonia Matis former Consul General in Chicago amid allegations of a $35,000 shortage in consulate funds. He disappeared about six weeks ago and may face questions over irregularities in a 1923 army materials purchase while serving as Consul General in New York. The Greek government reportedly faces substantial losses from the deal.
A meeting of Elyria real estate brokers at the Elks dining room featured Mr France of Akron who spoke on board advantages. Attendees favored exclusive listings and planned to elect officers and organize the board at a following Monday noon session.
A Broadway comedy Polly Preferred features six scenes across three acts. It follows a salesman who loses his job and Polly Brown a chorus girl who abandons her post to sidestep a Wall Street broker. The Interstate Players present at Rialto theatre on September 8 and 9, promoted by notable citizens and press.
Lorain reports the American Shipbuilding Co. won a contract to build two freighters valued at 1 000 090 dollars each with completion set for May 1. The article notes no clear info on the boat’s intended owner. Columbus reports six year old Rosetta Davis broke both legs after being hit by a car driven by W J Green who transported her to a hospital.
Steve Printer, father of nine, was arrested after liquor was found at his home. His wife shattered two bottles of hootch but enough remained for evidence. He pleaded not guilty to illegal possession of liquor and was released on $500 bail with a hearing set for next Wednesday.
The daybreak move will end pontoons on the transatlantic planes as crews install gear and head to the State House for a flag presentation and the Keys to the city. Gov. Cox and Mayor Curley will greet the flyers with a public reception and inscribed swords.
A small funnel shaped cloud touched down around 1 PM on Seventh Street. It felled a large maple, blocking the road and crushing two parked Ford cars belonging to R. B. Silsbee and John Jeman Perrysburg. No injuries reported.
An attempted jail escape at Chicago County Jail failed after guards, alerted by grapevine reports, found an 18 foot rope and improvised prison tools in the cell of Russell Scott, a convicted murderer. Other cells contained razor blades wire pieces and broken mirrors ready for lock picking.
In Marion Ohio on Labor Day a multi car collision killed Amos Plotner 5 Mrs. Jesse M Peters her husband and her sister Mrs George Yount. The wreck also injured eleven others as cars collided near Star City Indiana.
Mrs Vida J Harmon of Ridgeville Elyria route died this morning at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 34 years 5 months 26 days She is survived by husband James four children Oneila Charles Deliah and Vera her father five sisters and one brother Funeral services set for Monday at 1 30 from her father's Ridgeville home and 2 from Ridgeville Congregational Church with Rev BE Young officiating burial in Ridgeville Cemetery
State superintendent H. B. Scott says Ohio’s eight largest cities’ banks closed their fiscal year June 30 1924 with more resources and deposits than the prior year. In Covington Ky police detained a secret named prisoner identified for a Louisville bank robbery. A sewer gas explosion damaged the Purple Patch beauty parlor and nearby Rudd Heater Co store on West Long Street, with losses near 1000 dollars.
Former Soviet head Alexiev, who succeeded Lenin and now visits famine areas in Russia, fought off a pack of starving wolves that trailed his car on a lonely road at night near Saratov.
Wellington on opening day reports 590 pupils enrolled with 63 in first grade. First graders may need split full time schedule due to single teacher workload and possible schedule changes. Funeral services held for Perry Whitney of Pittsfield at 10:30 in the Pittsfield church. he died in New Mexico after ill health at 27, survived by wife, mother, two brothers and sisters.
POMONA GRANGE SUNDAY Wellington Sept 5. Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the Cunty Grange meeting will be held at Penfield. Grange members from across the county are expected to attend with initiation and business sessions and votes on important articles. A premium dinner will be served at noon. An afternoon program is planned and Grangers are invited to spend the day making new acquaintances and renewing old ties. BAND CONCERT Wellington Sept 5. The band concert drew a large crowd to the park last night and will continue weekly on Thursday evenings for the remainder of the season.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Marcey of Aljem Kansas visit Mr and Mrs Wm J Powell in Wellington Sept 5 The community notes Pigcartts announce a religious service with special music to be held in the park this evening
John W. Davis prepared to launch his campaign for farmer support with a keynote speech on agriculture in Omaha. The speech, written this morning, presents a new farm relief program as part of his midwest outreach.
Lorain safety department plans budget reductions with a target to cut costs. Three special policemen will be dispensed with by month end and scheduled improvements may be postponed due to the fund shortage.
In Augusta Maine Republican and Democratic state chairmen issued statements that directly contradicted each other predicting victory for their respective parties. The exchange underscored heightened partisan tension as campaigns move forward.
New York immigration authorities make progress investigating Luis Angel Firpo as Canon W S Chase seeks his deportation for alleged irregular conduct Major Henry H Curran commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island told the department of labor.
Governor Blaine suspends George B. Clementson Grant county district attorney for not acting on Ku Klux Klan disturbances in the county. Clementson calls it political, vows court action to regain office. Blaine says Klan foothold must not be allowed.
Pretty Ida Reugsenzehn of the Technical Data section in Cookfield and Lieut. Jack Harding, aide to the late Lieut. Alex Pearson, anticipate a marriage in Boston once he returns from a historic round the world flight ending in Dayton.
Sept 5 Amherst area notes cover the Ladies Dime Society meeting at Mrs. John Dressler's home and the opening of South Amherst High and grade school with staff listings. Federation meet planned Sept 11 at St. John Evangelical church includes lunch. numerous local residents and nearby towns are noted in personal items and visits.
Market items list prices for butter eggs oleo cheese poultry vegetables and fruits. Reads as a priced catalog with ranges and unit notes including butter extras eggs hens ducks apples beans cabbage potatoes sweet potatoes tomatoes onions cucumbers and more.
New York stock trading opened dull then rallied with prices easing above the prior close. American Woolen led activity with sharp moves early while Van Sweringen rails Delaware and Lackawanna Norfolk and Western steel and industrials followed in a modest advance as oil shares strengthened amid stronger crude and gasoline outlooks. Call money rose to 2 1/2 percent before retreating.
Receipts mix across cattle calves sheep and hogs with varied demand. Cattle receipts 500 calm slow along with 400 calves steady top 1350. sheep and lambs 700 active top 1300. hogs 3300 steady to strong with mix noted. Chicago grain opened irregular with wheat up 2-3/8 to 3-8, corn and oats mixed, closing opening prices listed.
Reported sightings this morning around eleven o clock of the first snowflakes this winter. Temperature cooled rapidly and large flakes fell, marking an early record for the season per multiple witnesses.
Mark Bryant was arrested in Cleveland by city police on a warrant from Justice Conavar's court charging him with non support of his minor child. He was brought to Cleveland by deputy sheriff Ed Mathews and discharged after a settlement. William Wilmer, claiming to be former private secretary to Luis Angel Firpo, testified before immigration commissioner Henry H Curran regarding deportation proceedings for the Argentine boxer.
Washington on September 5. President Hoover witnessed Walter Johnson of the Washington club dominate on the mound as his pitching helped push the Senators into the lead in the American League race.
A compact Chronicle Telegram column previews neighborhood life in Lorain County. It highlights local sports, school notes, and community events with concise, period-voiced headlines and brisk summaries aimed at readers chasing quick updates.
General Smedley D Butler, head of public safety, faces a magistrate over traffic law alleged violations after his red roadster with lights entered Fairmount Park and ignored a stop signal. His chauffeur claimed responsibility. W. C. Lipe, inventor, dies in Washington at 63. A man in Cincinnati pleads to reckless driving while supporting six children. Ohio warns unemployed against fake job agents. Rochester cruiser ordered from canal zone to Honduras to aid Tulsa amid disturbances. Herrin Williamson County lingers in a wait‑and‑see stance.
An old Cleveland Ohio advertisement touts Radium Active Ointment as a fast acting remedy. It markets the product through bold claims and clinical sounding language. The copy emphasizes pain relief and skin healing with promise of rapid results.
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