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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
1
New Brunswick authorities report a third bullet wound and throat injuries in Eleanor Mills, framing fresh leads in the famous double murder case of Dr. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Mills. Autopsy details note three head wounds from an automatic pistol and possible throat mutilation.
William M. Creasy of Fort Thomas Kentucky testified in Mineola New York that Edith Lavoy shot herself while he slept beside her. He denied a prior admission of improper relations and said she used his pistol from his coat pocket. He described arriving at the boarding house and the sequence leading to the tragedy.
Lorain, Sept 29. Lorenzo Santo Italian charged with murder of Peter Gust of this city was rushed to Lorain county jail after alarming reports that Gust's friends planned to overpower police and deal with Santo by their own methods. Police deemed the rumors serious enough to remove Santo to Elyria jail.
Seven thousand general wage pottery workers will strike Monday after rejecting a seven percent wage increase offered by the United States Potters Association. The walkout halts most ceramic operations in multiple states, with only kiln shed, warehouse and packing departments continuing. Strikers receive ten dollars weekly from the brotherhood defense fund as talks continue.
Cincinnati officials said the Hamilton County bank held up by an unmasked bandit tallyes loot above initial estimates and may exceed 50 000 dollars, with reports of 100 000 denied. Police are stumped as bandits escaped, and a 7600 dollar reward is offered for information leading to arrests and recovery of cash and bonds.
Washington reports African women voters will likely defeat repeal proposals to the eighteenth amendment. Haynes cites women’s turn in citizenship and their moral stance, noting dry platforms in New Jersey and polls against altering the Volstead act. He credits women with aiding enforcement and delivering tips that break up smuggling rings along the Atlantic coast.
Walter G. Ludwig county treasurer filed a suit in court today against Cromwell Steel Co for 40225.25 dollars in back taxes penalties and interest.
Frank J. Bock, postmaster at Newark, N J, elected president of the National Association of Postmasters at the group’s annual convention closing session. Robert H. Bryson of Indianapolis named vice president and W K Menzero of Wilkes-Barre Pa chosen secretary-treasurer.
Carmel New York September 29 James A Stillman former multi millionaire president of the National City Bank of New York lost his suit for divorce against Mrs Anne Lrauhart Stillman. Referee Gleason found Stillman guilty of misconduct with Florence Leeds and exonerated Mrs Stillman. The decision confirms the legitimacy of their son Guy and indicates no alimony. The banker named Fred Beauvais as co respondent. Mrs Stillman denied the letters as forgeries.
Cincinnati Sept 29 A man identified as Swone 30 of Township road near Hamilton was shot and killed while attempting to seize a revolver from prohibition agent E Davis during a raid. Davis says the shooting was accidental and in the line of duty. He is held on $2000 bond pending coroner’s investigation.
Reports from Belfast on September 29 indicate continued depredations by Irish Republican irregulars. The tale notes irregulares show little regard for the Free State's armistice pledge if arms remain in use.
Sam VY Haigh 56 longtime Lorain County commissioner died at his Ripton home after progressive paralysis diagnosed sept 1. A public official since 1918 he faced a four year term candidacy. Survived by wife three daughters and a son. Funeral at Union church Kipton Sunday at two.
Sam and Jessie Nagy, famed bootlegging couple in Lorain County, were arrested on a third Crabthe Act violation. Past convictions and fines of 500 dollars, plus city fines, place them at risk of penitentiary sentences if convicted again. Police had recently ordered their Bott drink parlor closed after multiple disturbances. Also in custody, Ernest Davidson on a bad check charge and Frank A. Smith et al pursuing $2,580.98 against Joe Bara. The Marrill Co. sues Lillie M. Wallhead for $1,225.
London dispatch reports Mustapha Kemal Pasha’s note to General Harrington saying Turks will hold but not advance in the neutral zone. British officials reject the position and demand Turkish withdrawal by discretion of timing. Allies cite armistice violations and refuse to wait for refugee evacuations from Smyrna with a requested time extension.
In Athens Greece anew political upheaval unfolds as King Constantine abdicates and former Queen Sophie and Princes Nicholas and Andrew depart by warship. Revolt leaders discuss Thrace defense and recall of Venizelos while plans for a republic gain momentum. An exiled Constantine’s future remains unclear with exile rumors and cabinet turmoil spreading.
A report notes formal Allied requests to deter Greek revolutionaries from securing Thrace against Turkish occupation. Italy fears a broader Balkan war if the Greek army in Thrace resists Turkish forces.
Quoted members of the Greek revolutionary committee say the Thracian front is being strengthened and that the chief of the new Greek government are duty bound to defend Thrace. The report notes a strong resolve amid Athens.
Reports from the Near East indicate King Constantine Abdication and a Greek revolutionary committee pledge to defend Thrace against Turks. Sultan Mohammed VI of Turkey reportedly abdicates in favor of Prince Abdul Medjid Effendi, while Turkish nationalists hold the neutral zone, complicating peace prospects.
Report describes Turkish forces advancing with white flags to halt British fire and gains in neutral zones. Mustapha Kemal Pasha is said to have left Smyrna for Angora to confer with allies as fighting continues.
The cabinet examined coal movement problems with emphasis on transportation. President Harding learned that mine output is high but rail car congestion hinders fuel delivery to markets. Officials cited 15,000 cars stalled at times and plans to pursue an orderly fuel flow through coordinated action.
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