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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1921
Page
1
Panama's government flatly refuses to accept the White decision and basis of settlement in its monetary defences with Costa Rica. The rejection comes in a formal reply to a State Department note, signaling the republic's stance against American demands.
Ninety five percent of the Elyria Change Club attended a noon luncheon chaired by Mr. It with Dr. Clement absent and Dr. Calman delivering a practical talk on newsroom goals. He urged finishing what was started and stressed each member as a cog in the club for community service and club progress.
The Loyal Order of Se will hold a banquet and smoker at their club on Thursday evening. A social smoker with finment and invitation to members is planned, inviting all members to attend.
Mrs. Oakes who died Monday at Elyria Memorial Hospital will have a funeral from her home at 624 Ey Avenue Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. W. B. Win of the Methodist church will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Riga reports a rising view that Soviet internal policy has shifted toward pre revolution norms. Lenin's decree to reestablish cooperative societies in Russia invites cooperation from groups once opposed. Cooperatives with extended networks in England France and Germany now weigh accepting the invitation.
Athens reports the Greek assembly has adopted a state of siege amid a deteriorating situation after the Turkish advance. King Constantine's throne is described as shaky with fresh reserves called up and efforts to rally Greeks for a renewed offensive against nationalist forces.
Rosa G. Semple of The Semple School for Girls, New York City, sues A. L. Jackson of Elyria claiming a contract for schooling in art music domestic science language and physical culture at 1450 per year. Only 50 dollars paid. seeks 1400 dollars judgment after daughters attended part of the year and then did not return.
Elyria Commandery No. 60 Knights Templars will hold its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening. Very Eminent Sir Knight Daniel E. Jones of Cleveland will inspect. A dinner at six, reception at 7 30, and Temple work to be demonstrated for visiting dignitaries.
A. R. Webber will address the Kiwanis Club at a noon meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Memories of Early Elyria. The judge is younger than the topic implies but offers engaging anecdotes and memories for attendees.
Paris reports Georges Carpentier will sail May 7 to begin training for his championship bout with Jack Dempsey. He is touring Spain and has refused $109,000 for three bouts in Australia including a fight with American Billy Slade.
The Cleveland convention will endorse child welfare, school attendance, and maternity protection measures with enforcement provisions. Officers nominated include Maud Wood Park as president and regional directors from Connecticut New York Ohio South Carolina Minnesota Oregon among others.
Mike Zubrick 31, a 2a section foreman from Lorain, married Emma Malyrich 18 of Lorain at noon today in a ceremony performed by Justice Hughes. The wedding attracted a crowd as the bride wore a white dress and carried a large bouquet. Zubrick led his section gang in festive attire with red, white and blue ribbons.
Cleveland Indians meet the St Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park as Tris Speaker’s club aims to scalp Lee Fohl’s Browns. Covaleskie to start for Cleveland against Shocker for St Louis with Riggs Peterson filling in at second in place of the injured Wanby.
Sheriff Backus led a raid on Island road Eaton township uncovering a 25 gallon still in operation used for gin. Officers seized 250 pounds of juniper berries and 15 to 20 gallons of gin. Paul Barto and Mike Cav at were arrested and jailed. Justice George fined both $500 plus costs.
Work on the $300000 Ely school building was stopped last night amid conflicting statements and allegations. An investigation of all parties' statements is deemed necessary to present the real facts to Chronicle-Telegram readers.
Elyria civic organization members approve $500000 in bonds to finish the water works project with no new rate increase, citing sinking fund provisions. The plan adds lines to serve a tinplate mill area and improve pumping capacity, with six clubs represented at the meeting and four councilmen absent.
The Joseph G Woodrell Building, eight stories tall and weighing 10000000 pounds, is moved 40 feet to widen its street. Engineers use pulleys and screw springs, place the structure on 12 concrete pillars, and preserve 1200 square feet of sidewalk while elevator water heat and power service remains uninterrupted.
Elyria reports Oberlin road between Elyria and Oberlin closed for rebuilding. Automobilists must detour via Telegraph road until completion, not expected before July 1.
An Elyria B and O detective yesterday identified a man named Paul Dachan, found with 110 dollars all in pennies dimes and nickels. Dachan, described as a tramp, is detained on suspicion as the case unfolds.
Washington April 13 Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania introduced in the Senate a resolution declaring an end to the four year state of war between the United States and the former central powers.
Elyria Lodge No 465 Elks installed officers for the upcoming year at the lodge room with a large attendance including Lorain lodge. Ellsworth Biggs officiated, installing E. L. Whitney as Exalted Ruler and others in key posts. Retiring Exalted Ruler Seth Shunk received a life membership and gold card case. Upcoming events include amateur night April 26 and a May 3 party with Cleveland orchestra and entertainment.
In Ironton on April 13 Patrolman Hayes Reed shot and killed Henry Farmer a wealthy grocer at his home after Farmer intervened when officers arrested his son Charles and a woman. The elder Farmer was struck and pushed outside before being fatally wounded.
A surprise party for Mrs. Charles Anderson at 121 Henry Street featured card games with prizes, several musical numbers, and a luncheon, ending a pleasant evening in Elyria.
Promoters rescheduled the Alex Hart William Devore boxing match from Friday to Thursday night. The special car will depart from Lake Shore Electric waiting room for Morrow at 5 30 p m.
A man giving the name West and claiming Chicago roots was arrested by Sheriff Backus on a Spencer bank request. Detained near the east county line as the pair headed toward Cleveland, the suspect was said to have issued a check with insufficient funds and was turned over to Spencer authorities.
London reports a triple alliance order for a 10 pm Friday strike. Engineers clerks and electricians vow to join, risking 265 000 layoffs in addition to miners rail workers and transport staff. The stoppage could paralyze Europe aside from 1918 German strike context. Rioting damaged rolling stock as Marines and reserves were deployed by truck.
A Chesapeake and Ohio train struck an automobile at a grade crossing in Covington Kentucky this morning killing four people and seriously injuring several others. The dead include Virginia Murray La tonia Ky Charles Miles Jr Newport Ky Florence Kemper Cincinnati and Dr A A J Hedvern Newport Ky. Also seriously injured were Ruth Potter Luella Schockman Helen Ford and Leo Eisch of Cincinnati. Walter Creighton and Arthur Klein of Newport were not seriously hurt.
Judge Redington heard Stanley G Shaw and others against Thomas Conway and others as the Western Reserve Finance Co. case moves to make the temporary injunction permanent. The hearing marks another step in the battle between two factions for control of the finance company.
April 13 reports from E. C. Cotton head of the horticultural bureau show freezing damage in northern Ohio was not as severe as elsewhere. About 5 percent of Loram county apples 25 percent of pears and 16 percent of plums saved. most commercial crops destroyed in Lawrence Washington Galha and Clermont counties.
The Mexican embassy says reports of exploitation of oil lands in Tabasco are unfounded. It pledges equal application of oil laws to all companies and promises no discrimination or alarm.
Des Moines April 13 Ed Strangler Lewis remains heavyweight champion by defeating Earl Craddock in two straight falls, applying headlocks to claim both victories.
President Harding stated he will not consider general amnesty for political prisoners until the United States is formally at peace with the Central Powers. He met a delegation pressing for amnesty and indicated he would wait for a declaration ending the state of war before acting.
Senator Lodge outlines Harding's aim to ratify the Colombian treaty noting a $25 000 000 gold payment to Colombia to aid the Panama Canal dispute. Supporters say it will foster South American ties and protect American oil interests from British influence while opponents argue oil interests back the move to appease Colombia.
The American Legion held two meetings in Elyria to organize a fastball team. Final lineup to be chosen soon with first practice set for Saturday at the fairground diamond. The unit likely to join the county league.
In Washington on April 13 the Secretary of Labor discussed legislation aimed at forcing employers and labor leaders to enter conference before any strike becomes effective. He did not seek compulsory arbitration but suggested prestrike mediation requirements to negotiate labor disputes.
Lawrence Gropy, 28, of Canton, dies in Akron hospital becoming the second victim of the Miller Rubber factory blast that wrecked the mixing room yesterday. Authorities now suspect static electricity triggered the explosion.
Police search for James Principi aged 16 of 11th Street and Charlie Tu Filetti aged 17 of 19th Street. Their parents Gay report both have been missing since April 11.
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