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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1921

Page

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Lorain Police Chief King Wins Court Victory

The Court of Appeals grants A A King chief of police of Lorain the right to sue the city, reversing a dismissal. Mayor Grall’s challenge to authority is denied and the decision sets King’s reinstatement as head of Lorain police in motion. The opinion notes surface raids and lawlessness may rise with raids if criminals act as actively as expected.

Sicial Court OF Appeals Lorain Yrua A. A. King Grall King Lowden Circuit Court Tirvens Ohio Lorain County Court of Common Washburn

Lynchers Seek Escaped Convicts in Brooke County

Brooke County farmers mobilize as two escaped convicts, one a negra, flee from Wellsburg jail. Sheriff races to prevent a lynching after assault on Mrs. Horne near F?rdburg. Convicts Bulldog Davis and John Connors, both white, fled with injuries to Mrs. Horne who was found later in pain and hospitalized.

Eeling W. Va Brooke County John Burg Davis John Connors Punty Jail Wellsburg Horne

Women plan fight against higher prices in Ohio

Miss H. Anna Quinby, chair of Franklin county women’s association of commerce, says a probe into food costs shows milk farmers sell at about 4 cents a quart while consumers pay 14 to 17 cents. She urges county prosecutors to summon grand juries and plans to organize committees in Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, Clinton, Madison, and Fayette counties to press action.

Columbus H. Anna Quinby Franklin County The Women’s Association of Commerce Ohio Quinby Hamilton Warren Clermont Clinton Madison Fayette Counties

Tarzan Show At Strand Draws 1000 Schoolchildren In Elyria

The Son of Tarzan was shown at the Strand Theater for school children in Elyria on Saturday morning. About 1,000 children attended with a five cent admission. The crowd required a police presence to maintain order per Elyria Theatres Co official.

Elyria Tarzan Strand Theater Elyria Theatres Co

Court of Appeals Meet in Elyria Monday

The district Court of Appeals will meet in Elyria in court room No. 1 on Monday morning. The court is composed of Willis Viexery presiding judge Cleveland C G Washburn Elyria and A F Ingersoll Cleveland.

Court OF Appeals Elyria District Court of Appeals Willis Viexery Cleveland C. G. Washburn A. F. Ingersoll

Pital Boys Write to President on Swimming Pool

In Washington April 16, John D. Wackerman 12 sends a letter to President Warren G. Harding asking for a public swimming pool funded by a 75 cent ticket at the New Willard event on April 21. Harding replies he hopes the pool fund succeeds and invites supporters to bring tickets to the White House, stating he may not attend but supports the effort.

Ishington Arthur Place John MD Erman New Willard Pril Wuld John D. Wackerman John Caledonia White House Warren G. Harding

Marriage Licenses and Ceremony Listings

Paul D. Collins a chemist of Cleveland and Leonora Smith of Elyria will marry with Rev. Grant performing the ceremony. Dominek Guilman a laborer of Vorain and Dora DelFiacco of Vorain will wed with Father Leone officiating.

Paul D. Collins Cleveland Leonora Smith Elyria Grant Dominek Guilman Dora DelFiacco Vorain Leone

Well Known Brownhelm Resident Dies at Home

Brownhelm resident Louis N. Lenzler father of Mrs Arthur Life of this city died suddenly at his home Friday night around 10 o'clock. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Brownhelm Lyria Louis N. Lenzler Arthur

Tornado Kills 39 in Southwest Arkansas Area

Early reports from Little Rock say a tornado swept Hempstead County causing 39 deaths and widespread injuries. Texarkana, Prescott, Sprudell and nearby towns report heavy damage with many homes destroyed and power lines down. Rescue efforts underway as casualties mount and relief organized.

Little Rock Arkansas Hempstead County Texarkana Prescott Sprudell Red River Charles Jones Texas O'Parrell Atlanta

Local Legion Moves to Stamp Out Faries Quligiting for Vets

Elyria Ohio American Legion Post 12 passes a resolution to curb soliciting by impostors claiming World War veteran status. The mayor should refer any license applicants who claim veteran status to the post, and residents are asked to report suspected veteran impostors.

Elyria American Legion Ohio Chronicle-Telegram Arthur L. Richwine George A. Robson, JR

Elyria Bowlers to Meet Sandusky in Northwestern Ohio tournament

Elyria bowlers travel to Sandusky for the Northwestern Ohio tournament with about thirty participants expected in the single and double events. They hope to win prize money offered in the event.

Elyria Sandusky

Hospital Notes Local Births and Discharges List

Birth: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Held at 122 Quincy street. Admitted: Miss Katherine Figher at 104 Broad street. Discharged: Mrs. G. W. Daugherty and baby at 85 Williams street. Also discharged: Mrs. Gus Orlowsky 610 Tenth street, F H. Byers, R. D. No. 4, Mrs. John Bender and baby R. D. No. 1, Mrs. C. J Kessler and baby 109 Elizabeth street, Mrs. Ralph Double 1110 Glenwood Street, Tony Schumar 328 Eighteenth street.

Elyria Roy Held Quincy Street Katherine Figher Broad Street G. W. Daugherty Williams Street Gus Orlowsky Tenth Street F H. Byers R. D John Bender C. J Kessler Elizabeth Street Ralph Double Glenwood Atreat Tony Schumar Eighteenth Street

Prohibition raid nets dozens in Lorain crackdown

Federal officers split that a lawyer and many well known men tipped off liquor operators in Lorain during a large raid. Thirty people were arrested for illicit sale or possession of liquor amid findings at addresses on East 28th street and Broadway.

Lorain Prohibition Philomena Boyer Boyer Huring Baltazar Zuffa East 28Th Street Edward Danko Gideon Serbu Tony Georgeoff John Kozich Oakdale Avenue Steve Rottary Fen Caserta Broadway Steve Zatrocn Dominick Boshinski Steve Kranjyak Jos&n Takacs Frank May Vine Avenue Andy Kuhn Geza Fazekas John Roth Florian Miraldi Katie Bertok E Street Tony Visci Alex K. Borowitz George Kalapos Edward Mischka 15Th Street Scotty Mains Charles Kallenbaugh Charles Arbaugh Co. O. Clauson Eitel Satmari Joseph Virant Crabbe

Burke Opposes Emergency Act In Ohio Senate Speech

Senator J F Burke of Elyria spoke at a Winyah Club smoker in Medina on April 16 detailing why he opposed the Emergency measure of the Reorganization bill. He argued the people deserve review of legislative acts and that the bill was not an true emergency, predicting turnover and disruption as administrations change.

Medina J. F. Burke Elyria Winyah Club Baldwin Senate Burke Ohio

France prepares for conflict with Germany over reparations

Paris reports France ready to strike if Germany does not meet London reparations demands by May 1. Premier Briand backs occupation of Ruhr and parts of Westphalia to secure revenue of about 3 billion marks annually, with Marshal Foch's plans approved by the cabinet.

London France Ruhr Germany Berlin Briand Westphalia Marshal Foch

Elyria Chamber to discuss vital city problems at big meeting

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce will hold a major meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Topics include a proposed new building and a 500000 water works bond. City officials, including Mayor Jones and Fire Chief Bates, will address planning, fire safety, and other civic issues.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce J. C. Smith Maynard Methodist and Episcopal Church E. J. Stankard Minute Men W. N. Bates Asaph R. Jones E. Jay Howenstine Dollison State Secretaries Association of Chambers of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Ohio

End Foreseen of England's Coal Strike

London April 16 The coal strike looms near end as the multi million strong miners face fracture in the triple alliance. Lloyd George gains a strategic blow as labor leaders quarrel and The Daily Herald admits the old machinery failed The miners plan a delegate meeting today and likely reconvene next Friday to decide on further action.

London Lloyd George Daily Herald

Elyria Lumber Co Lets Large Contract

The Elyria Lumber and Coal Co Cedar Street has let the contract for all steel work on their new lumber and builder's supply storage warehouse. The building will measure 80 by 380 feet and feature five lines of monos rail for electric material handling. When finished it will position their ward as one of the state’s most modern.

Elyria Elyria Lumber & Coal Co Cedar Street

Doors Left Unlocked at Damm Bakery and Wilkins-Hurst Store

Police patrols found the doors of the Damm bakery shop and the Wilkins-Hurst Furniture store unlocked last night. Proprieties were notified and the incident investigated.

Slyria Damm Wilkins-Hurst

Lorain liquor raids hit Elyria as chief predicts drop

Elyria mayor Asaph R. Jones says 90 percent of intoxicated arrests in Elyria involved liquor from Lorain after Friday raids. He notes Lorain joints were wiped out and asserts Elyria police will see fewer intoxication cases, while detailing proximity between the cities and the enforcement effort.

Jones Lorain Elyria Meyor Asaph R. Jones Mr. Jones South Lorain Elyrians

Women Vision Freedom Work As Livable Law

Mrs Maud Wood Parker, president of the League of Women Voters, told a packed Statler ballroom that men preached and women lived. She urged continuing work to make freedom livable and praised past political liberty efforts while cautioning against the need for a separate party to reach those ideals.

Dorothy Huske Cleveland Maud Wood Parker League of Women Voters Statler Cause of Woman Carrie Chapman Catt Ladies’ Auxiliary Albert J. Beveridgs Indiana John Hedges New York Hedges

New Street Signs to Be Installed Next Week

Elyria officials announce distribution and installation of new street signs at city intersections next week. The updated signage will aid visitors and residents in locating streets more easily.

Elyria

Gompers Weds Second Wife Gertrude Gleaves Neuscheler

Samuel Gompers, 71, marries for a second time in New York. Judge Robert Wagner officiates, unannounced beforehand. The bride, Gertrude Gleaves Neuscheler of New York, is 38 and the daughter of Thomas J. Gleaves of Zanesville Ohio.

New York Samuel Gompers Robert Wagner Gertrude Gleaves Neuscheler American Federation of Labor Thomas J. Gleaves Zanesville Ohio

Hold Suspect In Safe Job Robbery Probe

Elyria police hold a suspect linked to a Lions Club safe robbery in which $250 was taken. The man was to be questioned this afternoon on the case.

Elyria Lions Club

Lorain Mayor Denounces Ex Safety Director Over Bribe Claims

Lorain Ohio mayor William F. Grall publicly denounces ex Safety Director C. C. Timberman over alleged hush money paid by liquor sellers for police protection. Grall says Timberman admitted nothing and suspects Timberman since 1920, insisting he is innocent of receiving any funds.

Lorain William F. Grall CCC Timberman Grall Chronicle-Telegram Timbermans Gralis Parker Harry Davis C. C. Timberman

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