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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1921

Page

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Meet Tonight to Decide on Water Bonds

Elyria council to hear John Rice of Mor is Knowles Co outline needs for a million dollar water work improvement at a social meeting of the council as a committee of the whole. The Civic Organization clubs join to aid planning. Engineers expected to favor bond main routes along East River street or Yellow Creek tracks to serve the proposed $4,500,000 water plant.

Elyria John Rice Moris Knowles Co Geht Elyria Yellowne

Contractors and Union Men Hold Amicable Conference in Elyria

Contractors and union representatives met at the Chamber of Commerce in Elyria to pursue a closed shop agreement and wage adjustments. Emil Calman moderated the discussions, and both sides expressed optimism that disputes would be resolved amicably, with a follow up conference to finalize a wage scale.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Emil Calman Chronicle-Telegram Penenoe Chronicle- Telegram WOUIG

Amber of Commerce Forms Building with $100000 Capital

Ely Chatham Building and Gard of Directors announce a new Amber of Commerce venture with cash capital of $100,000. Corporators named are J. C. Smith J. C. Isp F. N. Colson T. N. Cook R. Wehlan. Stock will be offered on the market and a new roofed building planned.

Amber OF Commerce Alyria Ely. Chath Direcaf J. C. Smith J. C. Isp F. N. Colson T. N. Cook R. Wehlan Mart

Undertaker Killed by Train in Medina County

Medina, April 12. S Rible, an undertaker of Lodi, was killed when the funeral hearse he was driving was struck by a Northern Ohio road train at River Corners. The hearse was demolished and the casket opened, burying the woman inside.

Medina S. Rible Lodi Northern Ohio River Corners Manford Berkey

Nighttime Robbery Strikes Ferguson Family In Chicago

In Chicago, April 12, burglars looted the Ferguson home, stealing a new $5,000 car and $8,000 in gems after ransacking the house. The machine was recovered and the gems were partly recovered by the victims. Meanwhile in Washington, the four great powers sent a reply to the American mandate test, directing notes to Japan Britain France and Italy.

Shicago Charles W. Ferguson Washington Japan Great Britain Ince Italy

Harding Rejects League of Nations in Address to Congress

President Harding outlines foreign policy decrying the league as it exists and pledging to back a peace resolution ending the state of war with Germany. He calls for a post peace framework that preserves U S independence while addressing world relations and domestic priorities in a special congressional session.

I. N Washington Congress Harding House Senate League of Nations United Sates United States Germany America Ileague Pege Ex Epen Europe

Moving sidewalks proposed in Paris

Paris plans a street level moving sidewalk along a new subway line to ease boulevard congestion. Engineer Emile Desvaux, who built the Paris world’s fair sidewalk, presented the idea to the municipal council. The sidewalk would move about five miles an hour with rails for rest riders forty feet underground. The scheme is under serious consideration.

International News Service Paris Emile Desvaux Desvaux

Royalist bitterness fades after Empress death in Germany

Berlin reports bitterness among royalists eases as authorities bar monarchist demonstrations. Plans form to transfer Prince Joachim’s body to the Antiken-Tempel near Potsdam and place his casket beside his mother’s, with Prince Oscar to escort the Empress from Doorn. Mourning services set for tomorrow morning.

I. N Berlin Germany Lokal Anzeig Exoress Amm-Tempel Potsdam Joachim Antiken-Tempel Hohenzollern von Dryen Amtiken-Tempa Frederick the Great

Three Robbers Captured After Express Car Attempt

In Shelby Ohio on April 12 detectives Waterman and Hathaway tailed eight men aboard a westbound Cleveland Indianapolis express in New London. The robbers tried to seize the car but three were captured after the gunfire. Five others fled. a posse has not yet caught them.

President Harding Holds Night Session On First Message

Washington April 12 President Harding toiled through the night drafting his first message to Congress. He finished in the early morning and sent the manuscript to the public printer. The message, about 7500 words, will take over an hour to deliver at 1 p m.

Washington Harding Congress Senate House Berthh Ste Gner White House

Germans to Submit New Reparations Proposals

Paris April 12. Germany faces a reparations bill around 160000000000 marks about 40000000000 dollars after hearings. The commission expects Berlin to propose new terms before May 1 to ward off Allied coercive actions.

Paris Germany Reparations Commission

Judge hears request to dismiss case in Lorain florists dispute

Elyria report says John Tulea sues Louis Hody and John Fekos claiming fraud in sale of a Lorain florist business. Judge Redington considers demurrer and a possible receivership as Hody allegedly disappeared and plaintiff seeks action to recover assets.

Elyria John Tulea Louis Hody John Fekos Florists of Lorain

Fifty Percent of French Boys Unfit for Service

Paris reports nearly half of the class of 1921 youths born in 1900 are medically unfit for service. Since 1915 the proportion remains constant. No official cause given though many recruits are sons of parents born after the 1870 71 war.

International News Service Paris

Wilmington Crops Suffer Severe Losses From Snow Storm

Wilmington Del April 12 The unexpected snow storm raged through the area destroying fruit crops and causing losses reaching millions of dollars Five inches of snow fell with temperatures at 26 degrees reported by local officials.

Wilmington Del

Chronicle Telegram to Open Lorain Editorial Office

Lorain readers will soon have the Chronicle Telegram printed and delivered from a new Lorain office on Seventh Street. A $100,000 modern plant with four Intertype machines and a Walter Scott rotary press will be housed in a building 150 feet deep. The operation will be union staffed and publish via full International News Service wire. The Lorain edition will have a separate staff and focus on Lorain city interests with a fair and unbiased editorial voice.

Chronicle-Telegram Lorain 7Th Broadway City of Messrs. Morgan and Edick Seventh Street Walter Scott Scott Printing Press Co United States International

Frost Ravages Ohio Fruit Crops Across Regions

Damage from a recent frost across Ohio ranges into the millions. Ottawa County reports minimal loss while Scioto valley districts see 300000 to 500000 dollars. Lorain County alone tallies about 800000 dollars in fruit crop losses with apples heavily damaged.

Columbus Ohio Ottawa County Scioto Valley Lorain County

Dollar Day sparks busy rush at Elyria merchants

Elyria merchants report strong Dollar Day sales with hundreds of women out shopping early. Stores including Merthe Dry Goods Lew 4a Mercantile Jersch & Co and Robinson & Hancock faced heavy crowds prompting追加 clerks from Lorain. Hardware and shoe shops also profited as thousands of dollars in seasonable goods were sold by day’s end.

Elyria Chronicle Telegram Merthe Elyria Dry Goods Co Lew 4A Mercantile Co John Jersch ‘& Co Harry H Smith & Co Wilkins-Hurst Co Glade Thomas Allen & Brown Beavers Robinson & Hancock Lorain Altman & Ackerman Foster-Fitch Co Outlet Clothing Co Dachtler & Dachtler Leader Shoe Co Vestal

Wilcox Declares Two Men Insane in Elyria

Elyria and Lorain men faced Judge Wilcox on insanity warrants. Collins Clark of Elyria, a former Merthe Co porter, was deemed insane and sent to Massillon for treatment after a dress theft charge. Steve Jacklich of Lorain, worried his friends would steal his money, was found insane and also sent to Massillon.

Elyria Lorain Wilcox Collins Clark Merthe Co Mansillon Steve Jacklich South Lorain Massillon

Lorain County Mortgage & Title Board Meets This Afternoon

The Lorain County Mortgage and Title directors will meet at four o'clock this afternoon to organize and discuss matters that may come before the board.

Elyria Lorain County Mortgage & Title

Death of Infant Bal linger in Elyria

Infant son of Mr and Mrs W J Ballinger of Adams Street died Saturday evening. Burial planned for Ridgelawn Cemetery Monday afternoon.

Elyria Kenneth Todd Ballinger W. J. Ballinger Adams Street Ridgelawn Cemetery

Senate probes U.S. railroad conditions by Cummins resolution

A broad inquiry into the nation s railroad conditions is outlined in a resolution introduced in the Senate by Senator Cummins Republican of Town, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee. The measure seeks scrutiny of railroad practices and policy at a federal level.

Washington Senate Interestate Commerce Commission Senate Cummins Town

Outlook Brightens for Willys-Overland Plant Recovery

Elyria officials report the Willys-Overland plant shows brighter activity than since the prior shutdown. Toledo parent company has recalled thousands, with several departments resuming work and more employees expected to return. A broader auto trade revival could spur other local plants tied to auto production.

Elyria Willys- Overland Chronicle-Telegram Willys-Overland Co Toledo

Harris Nothing But Bakir Says Whitman

Buffalo district attorney Charles Whitman questioned Roy Harris and a man named Duncan about a plan to kill Joseph B. Elwell. Harris admitted his tale was a fabrication and that the story was a fabrication from start to finish.

Harris Bakir Whitman Buffalo N. Y Charles 8. Whitman New York Roy Harris Duncan Joseph B. Elwell

Lifelong Burglary Leader Seeks Death Penalty

Charles Wells, sentenced to life in the penitentiary for burglary of inhabited dwellings at night, asked Judge Ake to impose death by electrocution as a special favor. He led a gang that robbed several homes in Canton with a female driver, while the group posed as a family. Mrs Luella Wilkerson received five to thirty years in Marysville reform school.

Canton Charles Wells Ake Wells Luella Wilkerson Marysville Reformatory

Secretary Association Conference in Elyria Plans May Convention

E J Lamp of Niles and C R Pebble of Cincinnati meet Secretary E J Howenstine to discuss the Ohio Commercial Secretary's Association State convention in Elyria on May 13 and 14. They say a fine program is arranged and the event will be the largest and best yet held by the group.

Elyria E. J. Lamp Niles Ohio Commercial ‘Secretary's Association C. Rebble Cincinnati E. J. Howenstine

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

William Riga twenty five machinist Lorain and Lucella Pitts twenty two Elyria with Rev. Hunter. Riley Carl Beecher twenty four conductor Sandusky and Ethel Coffland twenty four Amherst with Rev. Hunter.

William Riga Lorain Lucella Pitts Elytia Riley Carl Beecher Sandusky Ethel Coffland Amherst Rev Hunter

Disappearance on Westbound Train Leaves Family Worried

Elyria police questioned Mrs. Michael Shanks and three children at the New York Central depot after the Pittsburgh to Toledo train halted in Elyria. The husband, reportedly carrying $1600, vanished from the smoker car while the family sought business opportunities in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Elyria Michael Shanks New York Central Pittsburgh Toledo Cleveland Shanks

Interurban Car Crash Leaves Four Hurt In Canton

Wilbur Hoopes and three others were seriously injured when a Stark Electric interurban car collided with a line car near Louisville. Hoopes remained pinned under wreckage as acetylene torch crews cut away metal to free him, with leg injuries possibly requiring amputation.

Canton Wilbur Hoopes Hoopes Louisville

Bank Robbery at Barberton Bank Is Robbed of 2000

Four bandits enter the Great Northern Building and Loan Bank in Barberton at 10 15 this forenoon. They force staff to the safe and seize $2000 before fleeing in a waiting automobile.

Barberton Great Northern Building and Loan Bank

Hoffman Paroled After Illness From Washington County

John C. Hoffman serving a Washington county assault sentence was freed by the State Board of Clemency after suffering a paralytic stroke. He was moved from the prison farm in Madison county to the hospital at the penitentiary and then released.

Columbus John C. Hoffman Washington County State Board of Clemency Madison County Hoffman

Final Strike Decision Falls on Miners After Talks

London reports Premier Lloyd George presented a settlement basis to the miners federation after talks with miners and owners. Acceptance or rejection will determine if the triple alliance will strike at midnight. Key points reject pooling war profits and national wage scale, proposing district boards and government aid to unprofitable mines until August.

Farle C. Reeves TI. N. S London Lloyd George Minerva Miners Federation Triple Alliance Basi

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