Explosion Damages West Side House in Elyria
An explosion at Rivercomb 365 Furnace Street caused extensive damage to the home and plumbing when gas connections near the sink broke and a match was lit. The blast blew out a window and sash, demolished the sink, and blew a hole through both floors while plaster was dislodged from walls. John Booth was present and assisted as the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
R. Rivercomb
Urnace Street
John Booth
Rivercomb
Fires in March Hit Low Loss Record in Elyria
In March Elyria reported five fires, none severe, with a total loss under $500. Most blazes occurred early in the month, including the Bathory cat market fire on March 2 and a blaze at Enameled Products on March 3, with a separate incident at Plant two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Bathory Cat Market
Drawings Start for Elyria Firemen Vacation
Drawings began Sunday for the Elyria city firemen vacations set from April 17 to November 27. Firemen must serve a year before receiving a two week vacation, with drawings based on rank and seniority. Dates for policemen vacations not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chicago Unions Vote on Pay Cut
Chicago building trades prepare for a referendum among 58 000 members on wage reductions. Employers seek skilled tradesmen from 1 25 to 1 per hour and laborers from 1 to 0 65 per hour, with the plan limited to the entire union. Stanley Rutkowski died yesterday at his daughter Sophie Noster’s Hazel Street home. burial in area slated for early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E Chicago Building Trades Coun
Iiding Trades
Jes
Stanley Rutkowski
Sophie Noster
Hazel Reet
Coal strike grips England as 1.2 million miners walk out
London reports that the United Kingdom faces a grave industrial crisis as about 1.2 million English miners idle on day two of a national strike. The government calls Parliament early, warns of emergency measures, and seeks volunteers to pump flooded mines while rationing coal resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle. Reeves
I. N.S
London
United Kingdom
England
George Down
Parley Requested On Martindale Estate Contract
Elyria report: Lee Stroup administrator of Carrie Martindale’s estate sues William Winter and others in court to approve completion of a contract after Winter paid $590 of the purchase price for Martindale property. The case centers on posthumous estate settlement and contract completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lee Stroup
Carrie Martindale
William Winter
Winter
Mra. Martindale
Unity Amendments Tagged To Governor Davis Measure
Columbus April 2 After caucus next Tuesday Republicans in the senate near an expected Wednesday vote to pass the bill reorganizing state departments with emergency clause. The senate committee has issued a statement noting many amendments and approval by medical and professional groups. The aim is a more efficient economical state government with no major objections from groups who appeared before the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Columbus
Senate
Ate
Senate Cities Committee
Evers
House
Jew
Cincinnati
Minitteer
Bellew
Golden Weddings Anniversary and 90th Birthday Highlight Lorain County
The Sunday issue mentions the Golden Weddings Anniversary of Mr and Mrs TL Adams and George W Crozier celebrating his 90th birthday. It also notes Elyria Lodge No 103 F and A M founded in 1842 and previews Industrial Department at Elyria High and Woman's page. Includes YWCA activities and local telegraph reports from the World International News Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. A. Adams
George W. Crozier
Elyria Lodge
1. C
Elyria High
International News Service
Elyria
Lorain
Tug Tollan Sinks In Deep Water At Dock
The Tollan tug boat, damaged by fire two weeks ago, sank at noon at the docks in about 35 feet of water after a sideswipe caused a major leak. Valued at $35,000, it is owned by F. J. Tollan of Erie, Pennsylvania. Workmen will begin raising the vessel immediately to replace it in the docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Tollan
F. J. Tollan
Erie
Forrey Books Shortage Revealed in Audit Probe
A. B. Peck ingbaugh of the State Auditor's Department announced the examination of former county treasurer Harry C. Forrey's books nearly complete. The audit disclosed a shortage of about $15,000, said to be confessed as taken. Over $3,000 in personal tax notices have been sent, with many taxpayers presenting receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
A. B. Peckingbaugh
State Auditor’s Department
Harry C. Forrey
Columbus
Forry
Neighborhood Row On Hillsdale Court Settled by Mayor
Elyria Mayor A. R. Jones fined Forest McCall ten dollars on an assault and battery charge after a neighborhood row on Hillsdale Court. The court heard fighting among youths and slurs between adults culminating when Young McCall tried to reprimand Young Johnson by taking the law into his own hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
A. R. Jones
Hillsdale Court
Forest McCall
O. H. Johnson
Young McCall
Young Johnson
Mrs Anna Shauver Dies in Lorain Hospital
Elyria obituary notes Mrs Anna Shauver 53 wife of Joseph Shauver of West Ridge died after ten days illness at St Joseph's hospital Lorain. Body at Friday parlors East Broad street. Survived by husband five children Maude Scott Edna Branch Margaret Shauver Gleason Charles F Gleason William F Gleason, five sisters two brothers five grandchildren. Funeral plans not announced.
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Elyria
Anna Shauver
Joseph Shauver
West Ridge
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain
East Broad Street
Maude Scott
Edna Branch
Margaret Shauver
Chas. F. Gleason
William F. Gleason
Settlement Reached in Slander Case in Oberlin
Alexander Cliff and J. D. Yocum settle out of court. Yocum pays $200 to Cliff and covers court costs. Cliff, an Oberlin election official, accused of ballot tampering by Yocum during mayoral campaign lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Alexander Cliff
J. D. Yocum
Oberlin
Yocum
Cliff
Yorum
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Admissions include I W Metcalf of Oberlin and Onto. Discharges involve Mrs F Stranahan and baby, Mrs Leroy Gunder and baby at 552 Furnace St, Mrs George Williamson and baby at 142 Clare St, Mrs Henry Peat at 115 Chestnut St, Mrs Henry Rolling and baby at 232 Prospect St, and Mrs Torrest Allen and baby at Columbia Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
Oberlin
Onto
F. Stranahan
Leroy Gunder
Furnace Street
George Williamson
Clare Street
Henry Peat
Chestnut Street
Henry Rolling
Prospect Street
Torrest
Allen
Columbia Station
Ambassadors Approve Modified Reparations Plan
Paris reports the ambassadors council approves a modified report on German penalties to curb losses and starvation. The Rhineland commission is granted full power to act in implementing the agreed measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ambassadors Council
Germany
Luss Ness
Rhineland Commission
Bellaire Girls Vote Dress Cost Limit for Graduation
Bellaire high school girls voting to cap commencement dress cost at eight dollars each. A single pattern will be used for all outfits, with the plan announced on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire School
Bellaire
Liquor Fines Break Police Court Records in Elyria
Elyria reports record drink enforcement fines in March. Police Clerk Grant Schrock notes 22 arrests 20 city ordinance 2 state statute. Fines total 1433.70 with several 100s plus two partial payments raising month total over 2000. Other penalties include intoxication and disorderly conduct. Vendors licenses 10 building permits 9 with 36 permits issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Grant Schrock
Police Round Up Transients in Elyria Night Sweep
Elyria police comb the city at night locking up all non residents. Last night 14 transients were detained while 18 others were turned away. The effort aims to curb loitering and burglaries and these offenders are sent to the city limits with a breakfast and a warning not to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Knights of the Road
Elyra
Elyria Boys Band Serenade Receives Paper’s Thanks
The Elyria Boy's band performed their season debut serenading the Chronicle Telegram office. Twenty two members aged nine to fourteen wore white uniforms and played several selections. Director E. W. Baird led the group and the paper thanks them for the courtesy shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Chronicle Telegram
E. W. Baird
Fire damages Montreal Imperial Knitting plant
A fire early today swept through the building housing Imperial Knitting in Montreal causing about $40,000 in damage. Fire officials investigated the origin and ensured all workers were accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Imperial Knitting Company
Germany Must Pay to Extent of Her Power
Washington reports that the Harding administration will insist Germany pay for war horrors to the full extent of its means. Debts totaling about 16 billion dollars owed to the United States are unlikely to be forgiven. France pledges to begin equipping its portion of the debt once Germany starts reparations, though Viviani has not guaranteed the exact reparations amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. N.S. Starf
Washington
Harding
M. Rene Viviant
France
United States
M. Viviani
M. Viviant
U. S
Firemen Break Into Home Afire For Third Time In a Year
Elyria reports a blaze at H I June residence 127 Elizabeth Street where flames forced doors to be battered as no family members were home. It is the third fire at the house in the past year with earlier incidents sparked by turpentine and overheated furnace. Firefighters found a smothering board that could have reignited. damage estimated around 160 dollars. Fire departments one and three responded to the alarm. ELYRIA E W Anderson on Lodi Street fined five dollars and costs after police found him in an inebriated condition while sampling drinks at Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
H. IL
Elizabeth Street
Farmaess
Ess
E. W. Anderson
Loci Street
Lorain
Ownership Statement for Chronicle Telegram Elyria Ohio 1921
Notarized Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation for April 1 1921 of Chronicle Telegram Elyria Ohio. Includes list of publisher editor and business manager and security holders with statement of ownership. reports average weekly circulation 8532. Signed Emil Calman and Otto Mischka with dates and seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
State OF
Lotatn
Ian
Emil Calman
Ih Seetler
Wader
Cmd Business
mranaGes
yiubhLaher
Phe Loram Count Printing and Publishing Co
Lotaet
Oberlin Gas and Electric Firm Appeals Rates
Attorneys Fauver and West appeal to the Ohio supreme court the Public Utilities Commission decision fixing electric rates for Oberlin Gas and Electric Co. The dispute centers on property valuation from $96,000 to $150,000, with strong village opposition and two special elections contested by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
L. B. Fauver
A. W. West
Ohio Supreme Court
State Public Utilities Commission
Oberlin Gas and Electric Co
Oberlin
Utilities Commission
Gas and Electric Company
Hotel Topliff Closed for Remodel in Elyria
Landlord Mussey of Hotel Elyria has seized the Topliff property and closed it for extensive interior renovations. The overhaul includes repainting and redecorating to restore a first class condition, while the move also serves as a base during demolition of Hotel Elyria for the new Elyria Savings and Trust Co. building. The Topliff has served the public for 25 years under various managers, becoming a lodging house four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Mussey
Hotel
Topliff Hotel
Flyria
Elyria Savings & Trust Co
Topliff
France to assess Herrick ambassadorship stance inquires
Washington April 2 The State Department will inquire of France about Myron T Herrick of Ohio being acceptable as ambassador to France Herrick refused to say whether a posting had been tendered and said he planned to stay in Washington to confer with Secretary of State Hughes
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Washington
State Department
France
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
United States
Next Week Weather Forecast for Ohio Valley and Great Lakes
Weather bureau forecast calls for moderately warm conditions early in the week and cooler later. Regions including the Ohio Valley and Tennessee and the Great Lakes expect generally fair skies with rain likely Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Region of Great Lakes
Girls Win Oratorical Contest At Elyria School
At the Lake Avenue school in Elyria township on March 30 Miss Helen Keller won first prize and Miss Betty Roberts second prize in the oratorical contest. Both are pupils of Markley school and deserve credit for their effort. A program date will be announced in April. Boys and girls now compete to win first prize in making bird houses.
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Elyria Township
Lake Avenue
Helen Keller
Betty Roberts
Markley School
Steubenville Workers Refuse Wage Cut Strike
Members of the building trades unions in Steubenville Ohio went on strike today refusing a twenty percent wage reduction offered by the Ohio Valley Master Builders' Association. The unions claim their wage agreement still has another year to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubnville
Building Trades
Ohio Valley Master Suiders
Master Builders
Chestnut Street crossing fire safety report noted
Police were informed there was no burning electric light near the crossing at West Broad and Chestnut streets and the condition was deemed dangerous for crossing the railroad tracks.
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Elyrua
Chestnut Street
West Broad
Chestnut Streets
Three Funeral Attendants Die in Essen Grenade Blast
A funeral squad transporting comrades slain in a battle with communists near Essen was hit by an accidental grenade explosion in their car. Three attendants were killed and ten injured as police soldiers conducted the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Essen
Now Trial in the King Case Overruled in Lorain
Lorain Judge W. Thompson overruled the motion for a new trial by Mayor Grall in the Chief of Police A. A. King case. King remains in office, journal entry to be prepared, costs taxed to the city, and appeal considerations to the Court of Appeals discussed with bond set at 500 dollars.
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Elyria
Thompson
Grall
A. A. King
Lorain
Gral
Glitsch
Chief King
Ralks
King
Court of Appeals
Legal Department
City of
Maya Grall
Abandoned Auto Found Between Stops 94 And 95
Police reported an abandoned car in a ditch between Stop 94 and Stop 95 between Elyria and Oberlin. County officials were notified after the vehicle remained there for several days and nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Oberlin
Attempt to wreck Elyria bound car on Friday night
Elyria bound Yellow Line officials investigated an attempted rail wreck at Stop 4 north of Elyria. A tie was placed across both rails and discovered by the motorman who halted the car and continued to Elyria. About a dozen to fifteen Flyrna passengers rode the service as crews guarded against repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Stop 4
Three Couples to Tell Family
Alida Paulus of Lorain files for divorce from Anthony Paulus alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty including failure to provide clothing and food and personal abuse. Amelia Bliss of Huntington seeks divorce from S H Bliss citing fits of despondency, long silences, disrespect toward family, unemployment, and financial strain. Mary Mratz of Lorain seeks divorce from John Mratz saying she works hard, keeps boarders, and he shows no affection, with alimony requested.
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Belyria
Alida Paulus
Anthony Paulus
Eq Lorain
Amelia Bliss
Huntington
S. H. Bliss
Mary Mratz
Lorain
John Mratz
Elyria Mayor Consulted By Monroeville Officials
Officials from Monroeville called on the Elyria mayor Friday afternoon seeking advice on improved methods of city administration as many villages in the region have done when undertaking municipal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
A. R. Jones
Monroeville
Mystery Subpoenas Shake Elyria City Hall Grand Jury
Elyria city hall faces a judicial mystery as mayor A R Jones and police chief E J Stankard along with Detective Zarnke and Officer Southam receive three subpoenas each to testify before the grand jury convening next Tuesday. Officials call the move unusual and plan discussions on potential investigations implied by the thirteen subpoenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Elpria
Elyria
A. R. Jones
E. J. Stankard
Zarnke
Southam
Malik Promised Court He'd Stop Butchering at Home
Joe Malik, a Western Heights butcher in Elyria, was found guilty after the board of health and food inspector testified to calves butchered at his residence. He faced a $10 fine with a $100 repeat offense cap and admitted to dressing calves at his home about weekly, despite farm killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Joe Malik
Western Heights
Board of Health
Malik
Jones
George Savage
F. H. Williams
Southam
Johnson
Pee Laddy Malik
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Rawings
Triple Alliance
Lorain County Chronicle-Telegram
Tug Tollan
ST. Joseph's
Boys” Band
Serenade Chronicle-Telegram
George R. Holmes
Ewi Calman
Otto Mischka
Oberlin Gas and Electric — Firm Appeals
Herrick
Steubenville
Gar
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