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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1922
Page
1
The Breenline street railway union executive committee has not reached wage talks agreement with road officials for the year starting May 1. Two conferences failed to resolve issues as the company proposed a ten percent wage cut. Workers want to keep the present scale and anticipate an amicable settlement.
Premier Poincare told constituents in Bar Le Duc that France's Genoa position remains conditional on no concessions to Germany or Russia. He defended Cannes decisions and warned against rapid disarmament, citing Rapallo as a threat to France and Poland while urging unity and a strong military stance. The piece notes the ongoing Russo-German treaty dispute and its impact on European balance.
Steubenville Ohio April 24 John E B Helt 66 a German farmer of Rush Run near here shot and killed his wife Mrs Ethel Helt and seriously wounded his 13 year old daughter Virginia after a quarrel then turned the gun on himself fatally wounding himself He fired 19 shots nine hit the wife two hit the daughter and five struck himself.
Judge Thompson heard Ila Cornell of Wellington plead guilty to receiving property stolen from the Big Four railway. She was sent to the Marysville prison for women. Jess Ely of Wellington also pled guilty and was sent to the Mansfield reformatory. John Smith’s bond was forfeited after he failed to appear. James Blanco refused to plead and his trial continues.
James R. Daniels, 30, died at home on Riverdale Court Saturday night after a four year tuberculosis illness. Survived by his mother Agnes Daniels and brother Albert of this city and siblings in New York. Funeral at St Marys Church Tuesday morning at nine. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
European royalty tale shows Ol King Dan I altering plans and swapping brides and grooms at will. If current schemes hold, the final couple will marry as pictured, while the narrator warns of further changes and uncertainty.
April 24 report from Columbus states a fourth frost is forecast for eastern and central Ohio before daylight. Weatherman Alexander notes no deep dip yet but warns fruit trees and crops that withstood last frost may be harmed by new cold. Observed lows include Canton 30 and Columbus 38 with other readings in Bucyrus Bellefontaine Granville Circleville Waverly and Findlay.
Three West side youths John Muchack 16 Joe Recardo 17 and Floyd Eddington 15 were jailed overnight for disturbing Wagner's drug store area. They overturned garbage cans and caused a ruckus. Mayor Jones gave them a severe conduct lecture before releasing them.
Professor S. H. Clark of the University of Chicago interpreted Galsworthy's Strife before a High School audience as the Open Forum season closed. Secretary Whitehead reported an $83 deficit and listed potential next year's organizers including Shelton Hurst Conway Patrick Whitehead and Burke. Reverend Grant praised Clark's Shakespearean reach before the reading began.
Mary Slep of Lorain files a slander suit against Mary Féker of Lorain seeking 10000 in damages. She alleges the defendant accused her of improper conduct with Bela Schmitmerer, causing her husband to doubt her and sparking frequent quarrels and family distress.
Belfast reports a fresh battle in East Belfast with one death amid a government claim a bomb caused the killing. Ireland cuts all communications as a general strike by the Irish party protests military tactics and mutinous Irish Republican Army elections. Reports say Michael Collins faced roadblocks near New Castle while unconfirmed talks of a truce surface. Dail Eireann chair Arthur Griffith prepares a dissolution motion and general election. London notes telegraph delays in Dublin and a Monday moratorium on telex service.
Attorney C A Metcalf hospitalized at Halifax returns Bergdolls to full property value of 750000 as case moves in federal court. Justice Bailey of DC supreme court overrules Bergdoll motion to strike parts of the custodian’s amended answer to recover the property. The case hinges on desertion and fugitivity.
Wellington police are alerted that a Ford sedan belonging to Phipps and Jones grocers has been stolen last night. Authorities urged lookout for the vehicle.
The Exchange Club will hear Frank H. Young of the U S Community Service department speak on recreation and play grounds and social betterment. He studied local playground possibilities and will also address the city council at 4 PM on the same topic.
Believing him innocent Governor Davis unconditional pardons Carl Papenfuss of Toledo who served six years for allegedly assaulting his daughter. The daughter testified her mother forced the charge and later died, claiming the family would be better without the father. A sister corroborates the pressure to accuse Papenfuss. The pardon restores full citizenship rights.
The Sandusky Register observes its centennial today. Noted past editor Walter Watts, who served as city editor in 1893 before moving to court stenographer roles, later joined this city.
Mrs Carrie Abel 55 is under arrest in Steubenville charged with shooting her husband Alexander Abel mine foreman with intent to kill. The shooting occurred at Mrs Bell's residence after a quarrel following a long separation. Abel was wounded twice in the right chest and right arm.
Judge Redington entered multiple actions. Balmer of Lorain granted a divorce from Robert Balmer for gross neglect. George Zaleski vs John Lité settled with costs paid. Elyria Construction Co. vs John Hayder petition and cross petition dismissed at plaintiff's costs. Park vs Ellen Park sale confirmed and deed ordered. Fauver allowed 270 attorney fees. Lukesics and Anton Cook mortgage for 1404 foreclosed.
George Dederick drove on East Broad Street when an inexperienced driver from Park Avenue pulled out and crowded his auto into a ditch. A wheel was broken in the collision and his car was damaged yesterday morning.
Charleston dispatch reports a mass arraignment in Jefferson County where charges include murder inciting to riot and conspiring against state authority tied to the West Virginia mine strikes. Key defendants include Frank Keeney Fred Moore and Willam Blizza with union leaders and editors among the accused.
City chemist G. G. Curtiss announces that boiled water is no longer necessary as mains are fully cleansed and water is as pure as before. A water works break prompted temporary cessation of filtration and another chloronator is ordered to prevent future breaks.
In St Louis on April 24 two automobile bandits held up Rudolph Kohn secretary of a grocery chain as he left a branch in the west end district. They grabbed a satchel with collections from several stores and fired toward pursuers. Kohn chased in his car and had not returned by late reports. loot amount undetermined.
The League of Women Voters plans uniform marriage and divorce laws to curb Cupid era practices and eliminate Gretna Greens. Catherine Waugh McCulloch supports equal alimony rights for men and women in divorce cases, with health certificates for marriage licenses proposed.
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