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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1924
Page
4
Justice Siddons of the District of Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the new grand jury investigation into former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall, instituted by Atlee Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts, is illegal and invalid.
Hunter Charles and Ben Beene, both colored, were indicted by the county grand jury on first degree murder charges for the slaying of John E. B. Johnson, a reclusive man. They allegedly confessed to killing him to obtain money for gambling, receiving $24 for the act, and were arrested after displaying the bank book during a dice game.
Pol ly Preferred wowed Cleveland audiences last night with strong artistry and a clever plot. The cast delivered first rate performances and the humor kept the crowd entertained throughout the evening. The show will be repeated tonight to a likely large turnout.
A dated advertising letter touts Edna Wallace Hopper’s Hair Youth product claiming scalp health, reduced oil and dandruff, and thicker hair. It asserts experts back the formula, lists prices of 50c and 1 and invites readers to write for a beauty book and additional items.
Contempt action filed in circuit court targets Atty George Glitsch accused of attempting to sign Elyria attorney Deitsch to Lorain county northern team. Hearings set at bar picnic, with judges named as potential referees as dispute heads to appeal court. Publicity around case could affect reelection prospects for Judge Funk ahead of Vermilion Lake ball game.
Copenhagen reports that Lisbon State Librarian Cortesat found documents suggesting a Danish Portuguese expedition reached the American continent in 1482. The original claim, attributed to Prof. Larsen, cites Admirals Pining and Pothurst leading the voyage.
Leo Golden a Sing Sing convict escaped from the prison grounds by leaping into a passing automobile. He had been sentenced to 15 years for burglary and had been made a trusty. Police from surrounding towns were asked to help in the search.
Foreign minister Shidehara addresses the opening session of a committee formulating Japan's immigration policy. He notes no reference to the United States or its exclusion laws and urges directing emigrants to places where they can promote Japanese enterprise abroad and return with materials for home industry.
A. M. Miller, 85, a Kenton pioneer, was struck by a slowly moving freight train and survived after severe injuries. He suffered a fractured skull and dislocated shoulder and was unconscious briefly, with initial reports of death later corrected.
The Kiwanis club promises to install a pool with a chlorinating plant to treat the water and make it sanitary. Walter Watts to draft the written application to the park board. George Richwine notes city maintenance will rest with the town after turnover. Jim Armitage believes the pool can be self sustaining via small bathing station charges and towels with a modest admission. The park board and city council sanctioned starting the work after reviewing the written request.
Lorain officials report the Red Cross aided 712 people and distributed about $563,000 in relief funds after the tornado. The announcement notes substantial assistance across the affected area.
Maine voters favored Ralph O. Brewster in the gubernatorial race by an estimated margin over 33,000 amid national a tmosphere supportive of the Coolidge Dawes ticket. Democrats downplay national impact, citing local issues and Maine's traditional Republican lean. President Coolidge congratulated the Maine win. Bryan minimizes its bearing on the national race.
Mae Busch, screen star, is exotic in appearance and manner and alertly alive mentally. She played a lead in Broken Barriers and was heroine in Bread, made from Chas. Norris widely read revel. Her next picture will be stirred. Paramar.
A. R. Lang of Sandusky suffers fractured skull and broken leg while his wife is severely bruised and his three year old child may have a fractured skull after a Lake road collision with a truck driven by Frank Bizic. The Lang car tipped over. The incident occurred this morning.
New York noon trading shows a sharp opening rally led by gains in General Electric and other high priced issues on the Maine electoral win. Bulls push prices up briefly before profit taking and selling pressure ease, leaving many stocks near earlier highs with mixed advances.
CLEVELAND LIVESTOCK CATTLE Receipts 200 Market active CALVES Receipts 300 Market strong top 14 SHEEP AND LAMBS Receipts 500 Market 50c higher Good to choice lambs Top 142 HOGS Receipts 2000 Market 25c higher Yorkers 1950 GaVIOS auc ie ess ee ae 1060 Mediums 1050 1060 Pigs etc DEF CHICAGO GRATIN CHICAGO Sept 9 Grain higher open Wheat up 3-4 to 3-8 started 1-2 to 7-8 up Corn Sept 1.19 Dec 1.13 1-2 May 1.14 1-2 Oats Sept 48 3-8 Dec 31 3-4 7-9 May 55 7-8-56 Open LIBERTY BONDS NEW YORK Sept 9 Opening liberty bonds First 4 1-4a 101.30 Second 41-43 161.4 Third 41-48 102.2 Fourth 41-4s 161.6
One tramman died another was seriously injured and five passengers were less seriously hurt when the eastbound Sunset Limited on the Southern Pacific derailed near Maricopa Arizona. Evidence indicated tampering with the rails with nuts removed from bolts at the derailment point.
In a misty departure from Mitchell Field Mineola New York the trio of American world flyers led by Lieut Nelson Legh Wade and Eric Nelson, escorted by Major General Mason Patrick, took off toward Washington despite low clouds and headwinds. Each plane carried flowers for Arlington grave services.
COSHOCTON Ohio September 9 with over 40 ministers registered and 200 expected by nightfall the thirteenth annual Northeast Ohio Methodist Episcopal church conference opened Bishop W F Anderson of Cincinnati presiding In Philadelphia September 9 Kenneth M Peacock husband of Estelle Taylor dainty motion picture actress who has suggested she might like to become Mrs Jack Dempsey has given the impression she might have her way with him as far as he is concerned
The board of education awarded a six room addition to Irving High School to L A Burger and Son for 333700. John Kaiser and Bros Elyria placed second from nine bidders.
State briefs report the death of Angelina Hendershot age 191 in New Athens while visiting her son Harry. Cadiz chautauqua profit totals 2001.55 with RR Beetham slated as next year’s platform manager. Bertha Mineral plant adds an acid unit this month signaling better steel conditions. Charles J. Wiley elected to St Clairsville school board succeeding Dr Samuel West, a long time member.
Dave Jenkins runs a barber shop in Urbana and has served patron W. B. Caldwell for 43 years. Caldwell first visited on his wedding day and has returned every year on the anniversary for a shave and haircut, making a remarkable long running patronage.
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