Miners Rescued After Fire Delays Movie Mine Scene
A movie company hired local miners to add realism for a mine scene. A fire trapped the workers prompting a hurried rescue effort as men toiled to tunnel through four feet of rock to reach them.
15 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
1
A movie company hired local miners to add realism for a mine scene. A fire trapped the workers prompting a hurried rescue effort as men toiled to tunnel through four feet of rock to reach them.
Jackson Cal August 15 report notes 47 men entombed in the Argonaut gold mine as rescue hopes hinge on a 36 foot drift by the Kennedy nine crew. A wall may be breached tonight opening a pathway with air supply improving in lower Argonaut sections.
William S Foster a noted radical was arraigned in St Joseph Michigan on charges under the Michigan syndicalism act. Counsel requested examination and a September 26 hearing was set with bond fixed at 10 000. Earl Browder and Phillip Arenburg were also charged with bonds at 10 000. Seventeen other alleged communists are jailed awaiting preliminary in Bridgeman. Nearby Columbus rumors of an arrest tied to the state fair grounds fire were denied.
President Harding meets his cabinet for the first time since April amid relief from the looming strike and economic crisis. The administration notes a nascent business revival across rail, coal, steel, and textiles, but warns railroads remain strained after the recent shopmen strike and dearth of rolling stock.
Washington dispatch reports the administration's coal distribution bill passed the House to curb profiteering and stabilize fuel prices for winter. The plan envisions a federal distributor and limits the powers of the interstate commerce commission as a key provision.
Johnson outlines rapid start on Ohio Public Service Company expansion. Orders for machinery are nearly complete and a 30090 HP turbine and boilers will be installed at Lorain. A 132000 volt transmission line system will link Edgewater and Ohio properties, with 120 miles of steel towers planned this year.
Cork Sept 15 Superintendent Halls of the Cork Postal service died from wounds after an attack by strikers. The Free State cabinet rejected a proposal to appoint a Dail Eireann committee to probe the postal strike and seek settlement. Belfast Sept 15 one Free State soldier killed at Dundalk as Irregulars targeted bridges. A Free State force captured a column of 75 irregular near Ballinrobe.
Governor Ward Wood will be extended a leave of absence by the regents of the University of Pennsylvania next Monday in Philadelphia after disputes with Regent officials are reportedly settled. Zeigler notes the misunderstandings are cleared and the leave proceeds as planned.
A large Turkish offensive imperils Smyrna as Greek and Armenian refugees overwhelm the city. Reports say Christians were massacred, the American girls college burned, and 1,300 people missing while mustering forces surround Constantinople. Britain and allies push a united near east policy and throne abdication terms emerge from Angora notes.
Actress Lila Lee, visiting sister Mrs Leonard Tufford, denies rumors of marrying Charlie Chaplin. She praises the city and California like weather, plans to return to New York soon, and attends a Country Club dance in her honor with limited time for social events and her baby.
Chicago dispatch reports hundreds of shopmen resuming jobs on lines including Northern Pacific Great Northern and Soo Line as railroads move toward peace with the Jewel-Willard plan. Lignite Joliet and Eastern and others announce signings while some roads remain resistant.
Cleveland Trust Company reports ongoing economic revival with momentum from five factors. High priced food stocks, ample funds after price declines, a building boom, strong auto industry activity, and bumper crops are cited as drivers, with auto output for eight months rivaling all of 1921.
John Loos of Lursn sues Joh Maska alleging he lent funds to purchase a Mitomebiie and the defendant did not repay the loan. The petition was filed a day earlier in the local court.
London dispatch reports the Chinese cabinet has resigned. Central News notes expectations that Wang Chhei will be appointed prime minister following the resignation.
Edward C Fox of Kenosha Wisconsin sent odd telegrams to Mayor Jones offering a thousand dollar reward for his missing daughter claiming a kidnapper holds her for twenty five thousand dollars and noting a woman claiming to be Mrs Fox. Post office officials warn the mayor not to honor the taunting demands. In Cincinnati Ohio Jack King age 45 was killed when his car struck a bridge and plunged twenty eight feet into a creek.
The Kiwanis club held its Old Timers Luncheon with Judge H G Redington first president delivering a talk on Arms Accomplishments and Opportunities of Elyria Kiwanis. He said public improvements come from suggestions and cooperation with authorities rather than bearing all costs. Past president Andress offered remarks and Constitution Week plans were announced.
Local reports describe rising religious tensions in Zion City as ministers and civic leaders navigate community divisions. The article notes differing views on policy and public life amid ongoing debates within churches and town hall meetings.
Ninety copper whiskey stills captured by Sheriff D Backus were destroyed in county seizures. The contraband equipment was sold for scrap after being displayed and winnowed by authorities. Two wagon loads carried away the varied stills from small teapots to forty gallon vessels.
Fire and smoke damaged Brunner's tire shop on Comrt Street last night at 6 45. Passersby alerted police who called the fire department. Firemen used chemicals and water to extinguish the flames. Brunner cannot explain the cause, but suspects burning paper in a stove before supper caused smoldering that spread. Several fires burned, machinery and appliances were damaged, and the rear of the building was scorched. He says insurance coverage is in place.
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