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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1923
Page
1
At a Jubilee gathering in a Methodist church, W C T U leaders promoting temperance praised constitutional changes and minimum wage for women. Speeches by J F Burke and Florence D Richards highlighted the movement from the 1873 crusade to today, urging action against bootleggers and open saloons and affirming the 18th Amendment.
Sept 9. After General Crabbe filed suit in the state supreme court seeking to oust Attorney George T Poor from the state utilities commission. The quo warranto action follows Governor Donahey’s move demoting Poor from chairmanship to the commission, alleging Poor’s stock ownership in Cities Service Company and control of Ohio public utility rates.
In Anghorne Pennsylvania masked robbers overwhelmed a night watchman at the hosiery mill, bound him to machinery, and fled with $50,000 worth of silk hosiery. Authorities searched for the culprits as the factory halted operations.
The Weather Bureau forecast for next week predicts generally fair weather with showers midweek. Temperatures expected to run near normal across the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region as the week progresses.
Cincinnati daily tally shows nearing 100 auto fatalities for the year. The latest victim was James Thomas, killed yesterday under a wheel. A. Hobstetter, 30, died from injuries weeks after an auto wreck at Dayton.
Police doubled efforts to catch the author of five mysterious explosions in Toledo over two weeks. The latest blast tore a hole in the Olsen apartment, injuring Mrs. Charles Olsen as others in the six unit building were shaken. Neighbors say the blast came from a high point, suggesting a bomb thrown from the air or launched from above.
In New York on September 29 authorities intensified the case surrounding Mrs. Gertrude Gorman Webb a wealthy York family member who died at Westchester Baltimore Country Day School Society under suspicious circumstances Physicians declined to sign the death certificate and demanded an official inquiry Her $2 million estate and strong family ties are part of the investigation while toxicology tests show traces of bichloride of mercury in her stomach but could not yet confirm poisoning as the cause of death.
At Pelham Country Club New York on September 29 Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen played the first eighteen holes in their 86 hole match for the professional golf championship. The round was cautious with the lead exchanging hands and no golfer gaining more than a one hole edge.
Victor R. Asobaugh, 17, was instantly killed when struck by lightning while tending chores in a barn during a nighttime storm in Columbus. The storm caused notable property damage and several minor auto accidents.
In Elyria today a new corporation named The Universal Crane Co. was incorporated in Columbus. The company lists Elyria as its base with a $500 capital. Directors named include David L. Johnewe and M. C. Byrnes.
C J West state crop statistician reports frost damage confined to the north central counties of Ohio. The statement came as farmers assess impact across the region and emergency measures may be considered to support crops after a recent cold snap.
Seventeen deaths reported across Wyoming Nebraska and Iowa as violent storms devastate towns. Flooding wrecks bridges and tracks while houses leveled and rescues mounted in Council Bluffs Louisville Oshkosh and nearby areas. Weather damage disrupts rail service with crops largely harvested.
Oklahoma City Sept 29 The state supreme court denied a writ of mandamus by Campbell Russell former corporation commissioner seeking to force actions to place petition number 79 on the ballot for Tuesday's election The decision leaves the question of whether the people will vote on Waltonism to state election officials and prompts the secretary of the state election board to seek legal opinion on the matter.
Ernest Davideon faced a liquor still possession charge in police court this morning before Mayor Jones. He claimed the still was from a prior raid and unused, while a previous witness said it had been used only briefly for beer. The court found him guilty. sentence was deferred until next Wednesday as his attorney planned a motion for a new trial.
Soria Sept 29 Bulgaria appeals to American public opinion to avert Balkan war after quelling a communist uprising. Minister of Interior Rouse says fear is invasion by Yugoslavia, while officials claim no Americans were on the passenger train isolated by rebels on the Orient railway. General Sazaroff reports government troops in control of Sofia.
Covington Ky Sept 29 The jail instead of the Ohio river claimed C A Morgan 32 a sail or Morgan attempted to leap into the river but was overpowered by Bridge Officer Smith Police Judge Manson gave Morgan 40 days.
Notice warns aliens cannot secure first papers within thirty days of the election. No papers issued after October 6. On October 3 the department examiner will be present for naturalization petitions. applicants will be notified to appear if needed.
In Loveland Ohio a Cincinnati court tried dry agents on liquor related offenses. Judge Woeste denounced practices of village agents as spectators cheered. Harry G Millar was fined 500 and jailed 30 days on two liquor and intoxication counts. Joseph Yaffee Miller's assistant also fined 500 for liquor possession. Edwin Kirby, ex operator and agent, fined 500 for liquor possession. Other raid participants had suspended costs.
Henry Dykeman told police a grip was taken from the Wellington depot yesterday afternoon while he waited for a car. He suspects a colored man who later disappeared.
Cincinnati September 29 Dr FE Silberstein of this city was arraigned before U S Commissioner Gregory on a charge of illegally selling narcotic drugs. He pleaded not guilty and was held in one thousand dollars bond for preliminary hearing October 10.
The brokerage firm Robert P. Marehall & Company failed after being announced from the New York Stock Exchange rostrum. The firm, established in 1919, faced insolvency and was reported today in New York.
Lyman Firewart, 63, chairman of the Valenti Company board, died today near Los Angeles after a boating accident. A sale near Santa Monica revealed assets exceeding $50,000,000.
Casper Wyo Sept 29 Three bodies recovered from wreckage of passenger train 30 at Cole Creek. Victims include brakeman V Klows Cheyenne Wy and H Watking Denver colored porter, plus Albert Miller Dodge City Kas. Officials fear total deaths could reach 40 to 65 as flood waters keep cars submerged and identification becomes unlikely.
Walter M. Ward was acquitted yesterday of murdering Clarence Peters, a former sailor, and, at age 32, returned home to his wife and children. The jury found him not guilty after sixteen months under the cloud of the accusation.
Port Clinton reports that Don Reeves Robert Farmer and Henry Hipp indicted for first degree murder in the Gevon Bank robbery case may be released as Oligard Truax was acquitted last night after a 40 minute jury deliberation. The case against all four rested on identical evidence.
In Covington Roy Haller, 28, was arrested for loitering and jailed after a $10 fine and ten days. A telegram to Kenton County Sheriff sought Rob Haller on a Newton murder charge. In Washington the State Department asked President Zayas to withhold signatories on the Tarafe railroad consolidation bill pending further fact finding.
Advocates urge immediate relief for foreign nations and permanent measures. The discussion centers on tariff increases and the role of the International Service in outlining a revival plan. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
American Legion survey reports the 68th Congress will pass a soldiers bonus bill by large majorities in both houses and overcome a possible presidential veto. The committee plans to present the finding at the national convention in San Francisco next month. The forecast does not presume President Coolidge’s stance but states the bonus is a certainty.
Three men robbed the Delco Light Manufacturing plant in Dayton, taking 5400 from pay envelopes at gunpoint. Police pursued after a house tip in North Dayton led to arrests. Suspects Steve Vargo 35 Dayton George Miller 23 Detroit and George Smith alias Thornton Toledo confessed. Vargo worked as a screw machine operator at the plant as the inside man.
Lorain officer Frank Hiriady arrested Fred Krawl on illegal liquor possession yesterday afternoon in a sewer trap where several wine bottles were found to be analyzed. Sheriff Underhill raided Amherst resident Joseph Nemeth and seized tomato and fig mash along with liquor. Nemeth, a poor father of eight including a crippled child, appeared before Judge Webber and was fined $106 plus costs with a promise to stop producing liquor.
Columbus reports a potential federal grand jury inquiry convening October 16 into Dolling’s Literature and the postal service evidence. Officials are examining the company’s books and literature shipped through the mails as part of the developing story.
A legal notice states James Wolges filed suit against F C Detwiler claiming damages for injuries and medical bills from Holger biting his wife while on her property. The action seeks compensation for medical care and related losses.
Sept 29 report from Loraen says 43 year old laborer Ifaa yen died yesterday afternoon when a loading pipe trapped him in a freight area at Tube Co. Relatives are unknown but believed to be nearby. The incident remains under investigation.
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