28 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
1
The article notes Mayor Jones will open his campaign with a series of public meetings in the city park to answer questions and present facts. He emphasizes transparency and urges voters to decide whether the current administration should continue based on available information.
Miss Margaret Bor4ela Banfield, a prominent labor leader in Great Britain, is regarded as the probable choice for president of the British Trade Union in session in London. Two other candidates remain. electing her would make the first woman to hold the office.
The WWV station in Washington DC announces a structured wave length test tonight from 11:00 pm to 12:41 am detailing general code signals and successive test stages with precise durations and frequencies 600 meters. The public is advised to log adjustments and tune carefully for accurate reception. An accident report from ANCASTER PA notes Wittmer 29 of Columbia killed when his shifter engine ran him Wednesday. no further details.
Investigation into the death of Mrs. Charles Webb, a wealthy New York society figure, focuses on possible foul play. An autopsy was ordered after physicians questioned a death certificate, with relatives and authorities awaiting findings.
The Home for the Aged trustees invite the public to a reception and shower at the Wick home on West avenue to help fit out the new building. Hostesses include Mesdames Burke Troxel Tufford Faxon Wick Reeder, Kirby, Gates-Stevens Thewian Smythe Path.
Mary Janosky of this city files a 25000 dollar personal damages suit in common pleas court against the New York Central Railroad. She alleges that on the night of August 15 1922 she had to pass beneath railroad tracks on West avenue where a board left by workmen over the sidewalk struck her on the head. She was unconscious and in the hospital three days and says the shock harmed her eyesight and nervous system leaving her unable to perform housework.
Lawrence Butler of 1007 Washington Street was badly hurt in a collision between two autos on East Erie Avenue. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital and is expected to recover.
Paris states France will lift passive resistance only when Ruhr coal iron and steel output returns to normal and Germany ends defiance of the Versailles treaty. Bavaria rejects the treaty. France demands concrete action not promises before resuming payments and deliveries in kind.
Berlin reports say militant monarchist and communist factions are in tension across Germany. The Reich army actions and Bavarian leadership have suppressed nationalist hopes while Ruhr unrest and resistance to Berlin's orders threaten a crisis in the coming week. Bitter sentiment grows in East Prussia toward Berlin’s surrender to France.
Ohio Independent Telephone Association held its district meeting at the Elyria Telephone Co building on Second Street. About 110 visitors registered from across the state. Guests toured the plant, enjoyed cigars, and were hosted at Albert's villa for a chicken dinner ahead of discussions on industry issues.
Ohio Supreme Court ruled the Taft tax act is subject to referendum and that the secretary of state cannot conduct a hearing on petition validity but may forward petitions to county election boards to verify signatures. The suits by John McCrehen and D Keller were disposed with the act not exempt from referendum.
Columbus Sept 28 Army officers and reservists gather for the second annual convention of the Reserve officers association of Ohio. Colonel Edward Orton Jr leads a discussion on questions posed to the 500 officers. Saturday officials participate in presenting flags from the 37th and 3rd divisions and the 372nd infantry to the state for preservation.
Probate court in Columbus filed disposition of Gordon Battelle's estate totaling 2900 assets. American University receives 100000 dollars, Battelle shares given to relatives, and Mrs John Gordon Battelle gains half the residue with the remaining half earmarked to create the Gordon Battelle Institute of Research in metallurgy.
Thomas Wood of 252 Eastern Heights Blvd was struck by an automobile while crossing Broad Street late last night. He suffered a dislocated right shoulder and a fractured right elbow and was taken to Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
William Stolzenburg, 69, a former city councilman, died Thursday at his home 144 Fourth Street from an internal hemorrhage after months of illness. A German-born carpenter and contractor, he built prominent city structures including St Johns Lutheran Church. Survived by wife Augusta Robson and children Albert Christopher Anna, Otto Stolzenburg, William, and brother Henry, his funeral is set for Sunday at 2 and 2:30 at St Johns Church with services in Floris Cemetery nearby. Flags ordered to half mast by Mayor Jones.
Reports from Oklahoma City and Casper detail a fatal Cold Creek bridge collapse as a Denver to Casper train plunges into swollen waters. Rescue crews struggle to reach submerged cars while martial law and political moves unfold in Oklahoma and Murray County.
Frank Justin of Lorain was fined 500 dollars and costs by Judge A R Webber for illegal possession of liquor after prohibition officers found more than four hundred gallons of wine hidden in his cellar.
The Ward murder trial for Walter Ward heir to the Ward Baking millions ends the morning session as Judge Wagner clears the jurors after testing evidence. Clarence Peters, a former sailor, is the victim in the case. The jury is to render a verdict shortly after noon in White Plains New York.
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