11 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1922
Page
1
William L Hughes a 63 year old prominent attorney and politician died yesterday at 4 45 at his daughter's home from acute indigestion He was a Lorain county legislator and author of the Hughen health bill He was to prosecute unlicensed chiropractors and his funeral was expected Thursday
On April 11 financiers and traders in Wall Street told the International News Service that the rising stock market, which has nearly doubled activity on the street, signals a business revival of great dimensions approaching.
An old Park Rapids Minnesota reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for aiding difficult pregnancies and postnatal recovery. The letter cites personal experience of the medicine aiding the writer during childbirth and encourages others to try it to restore health and happiness in childless homes.
The Ohio Supreme Court issued a temporary writ preventing Mayor William F. Grall from holding a hearing on charges against M. F. Peer, safety director, seeking his resignation. Peer said Grall lacked right to both charge and judge the case and offered to submit to an impartial court to protect the public interest.
The article details clashes over representation on a subcommittee with Russia protesting Romania’s seizure of Bessarabia and Japan remaining at the talks. M. Barthou and Tchitcherin clash. Lloyd George and Benes act as pacifiers as friction unfolds among little entente, Russians, Rumanians, and Japanese delegations.
Market notes list eggs at 41 1-2 cents, butter 41 1-2, prints 42 1-2, Navy beans 6 1-2 cents per pound, onions at 9.50 per cwt, tomatoes hot house 2.50 to 3.25 per crate, potatoes 2.75 per 160 lb sack, sweet potatoes 1.25 per hamper, apples 2.50 per bushel home grown, cabbage 31-4 per pound, green onions per dozen 12 1-20, poultry live fowls 29 to 30 cents.
New York stocks opened steady with modest gains in key shares. United States Steel up to 98 3 4, Baldwin 116 5 8, American Smelting 68 1 4, Central Leather 39 1 4, Marine 193 1 2, Mexican Petroleum 132, Pan American Petroleum 63. Railroads little changed. Cattle, calves, hogs details follow with mixed movements and ranges. Liberty bonds quoted at various 41 48 to 43 43, near 99 range.
The Elytia Garage Co. filed suit today against Chas L Wise for 1234.94 claiming a due on an account for automobile repairs and related work.
A report claims Michael Collins pressed Britain to halt further detachments from Ireland, a stance echoed by Irish provisional leadership. Colonial Office officials offered no confirmation or denial, citing no knowledge of the report. The piece notes the move as a significant development in Ireland’s status.
State watchers report no pretest against British soldiers reappearing in Dublin where they police the city. Eastertide looms as the sixth anniversary of the Dublin uprising, with Ireland in an armed camp and Dublin ringed by troops. Rebels’ high command gathers for a war council while Cathal Brugha and Michael Collins issue defiant statements. Republicans seize Athlone and disrupt courts in Clonmel, signaling renewed conflict and a stalled Anglo Irish peace process.
Indictments allege receiving stolen property in Wellington and Lorain. Names include Harry Williams Jess Lee John Splayeco and others facing burglary larceny and related charges. A City Produce Commission Co break in yielded a five fifty sack of sugar. arraignment set before Judge Thompson Thursday at 9.00.
Charleston April 11 The formal injunction order closing all West Virginia mining fields to United Mine Workers organizing activities was served on C Frank Kenney president of district 17 and 100 others in the Borderland Coal Corp suit decided in federal court. Copies were sent to Indianapolis for service on John L Lewis and other international officers. UMWA counsel prepared an appeal bond of 31060. Miners tent colonies in Mingo county face abandonment or subsistence from non union sources. about 1400 people are affected.
An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from poisons in the stomach and bowels. A testimonial claims a two year illness improved after Nerv-Worth, with full recovery from knee swelling and digestive distress. Available for one dollar at local drug stores, with money back guarantee. Bold claim of rapid relief, urging readers to try a bottle at C. W. Phillips Broad Street drug store.
Floods and high winds sweep across Michigan Ohio and surrounding areas causing massive damage. In Tower Michigan the Onaway dam failure leaves towns without power and several injured. A fatal flood in Presque Isle county follows. Hail storms from Wheeling to Steubenville break windows and cause thousands in losses. A tornado near Dayton damages farms injuring residents. Dvina flood at Dvinsk claims two hundred lives. A severe Cyclone near Urbana Ohio results in one death and extensive property damage.
Judge Thompson read the docket this morning and awarded several judgments. Key entries include First Wellington Bank versus John F. Phillips for 957.90 on a note, Karrynierz Szarch et al versus Joan Gargasy, and Charles Brown versus Callenther for 802.43, plus R. M. Sumners versus John Minact for 167.70 and The Nokes Finley Co versus Bertha Hii for 692.42. The Elyria Lumber Co versus The Schwartz Van Wormer Co was decided to disallow preferential creditors but allow general creditors to participate in distribution. The notice notes classified ads and a canned ad line.
Congress faces a heated tariff fight as the measure raises duties and expands presidential powers. Republicans push American valuations while Democrats warn of autocratic control over commerce and life’s essentials. Infant industries gain protection, while hides and wool face new duties and prices for sugar and meat shift under the plan.
J. J. Smythe mayor of Amherst was endorsed by the Lorain county Democratic executive committee as the party candidate for the state house. The panel also supported James B. Seward of Elyria for membership on the board of deputy supervisors of election, citing the illness of R. R. Walsh. Thirteen of fifteen members attended, listing names including Smythe, Seward, and other local officials.
County commissioners award Whippie bridge work to Peter Banks for sub-structure at 2280.24 dollars and Croghan Construction Co. for superstructure at 3087 dollars. Local project funds allocated to complete the structure near Wellington.
Perry Wolmac of Jackson Street suffered a fractured hip in a quarry accident on Saturday morning. He was standing on a plank between crane tracks at work when the fall occurred. Dunn Motor Sales Co seeks a good automobile mechanic for immediate application.
A meeting at the homes of Clarg Schultz set plans for the coming year. The Tennis Club proposed building a new court on Jackson street to replace the courts on the lot now occupied by the Ptato residence.
Amherst reports a packed schedule with Inca baseball manager Claire Stiwald arranging a April 28 game against Avon. Local players sign with the outfit, signaling a strong comeback for Amherst’s team once favored by business leaders.
Amherst personals report social visits and travels among residents. Gladys Beech and Clair Avery stayed at J B Avery's home over the weekend. Florence Kaufman of Elyria visited Amherst friends yesterday. Kenneth Tolhurst and Edward Menz drove to Lorain Sunday. Mrs Henry Gawn visited Elyria friends Saturday. Philys Monger and Norwood Heart traveled to Elyria yesterday. Rose Wenzel and Thomas Nugent spent the weekend with Cleveland friends. EB Katron of Vermilion called on Amherst friends Sunday.
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