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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1921
Page
1
Washington April 5 the labor department prepares to use all mediation tools to avert a May Day strike action. Secretary of Labor Davis coordinates with President McParland and International Typographical Union officials to address demands over the 44 hour work week.
On a unusually warm day pedestrians along roads and in parks encountered a notable number of snakes emerging from winter quarters. Reports say many snakes were found along river road and in Oakwood park, with drivers even striking snakes in Amherst and Oberlin areas.
A driver named E. J. Junk was killed when the car he rode in collided with another vehicle driven by Cand C. B. Nash at the intersection of West Avenue and It Street on Sunday. Police investigated the wreck for details.
Frank Claycomb, a street druggist, reports his timer stolen from his auto parked before the store. Emily Spears in Dillebourne W Va tripped and fell down stairs fracturing her right wrist for the second time in ten years.
April 25 and a delayed hearing leave James Offer y off trial for perjury until Wednesday. A grand jury will be asked to return additional indictments in the probe growing out of the trials today in Elyria.
A four year old boy named Eddie was found wandering near Elyria Avenue in the 2500 block by a passerby yesterday around noon. He was brought to Central Police Station where officers located his guardian last night. He reportedly told police I just took the toy.
London April 25 Germany's latest indemnity offer sent to Washington falls 26 billion gold marks short of the original Allied demand. The proposal, with interest, would total 200 billion gold marks by the end of forty two years, the entente's time limit.
Elyria news notes Worthington succeeds K P Kahlke as Riverview Park manager and opens for season on May 7. He aims to buy out Eastern States Park Co. and develop a modern summer resort with a roller coaster and artificial swimming pool planned this year.
Funeral services for William Searles will be held at his home 318 Fifth Street Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Rev John Grant. The death occurred Sunday night at Memorial Hospital.
Sarah Kennerth of Sheffield sues John Stariey in Elyria court claiming two inch wide strip of land along her property has been kept for nearly two years. She seeks possession of the sixty foot strip and $500 damages.
In New York on April 25 negotiations over a new wage scale and working agreement between the marine engineers association and the American Shipowners Association were broken off. The shipowners charged that engineers by insisting on continued wages were effectively attempting to cripple the nation’s merchant marine.
Berlin reports indicate Germany proposes 200.9 to 226 billion gold marks in interest and goods over 42 years. Allies pause Ruhr threat as Lloyd George Briand talks fail to yield decision. France warns it may accept no outcome, Foch ready for swift action to encircle Germany’s coal and industrial belt if rejected.
Secretary of Labor Davis proposes a high paid expert staff to mediate labor disputes in ten basic industries. Ten experts at 10000 dollars yearly, one per industry, plus 23 assistants at about 3500 dollars each. They will study industry conditions when not mediating disputes.
Columbus April 25. The state department of agriculture announces May 1 the state will cover one third of losses from slaughter of tubercular cattle, the federal government another third, and farmers pay the remaining third. Pure breds appraised at $200, grades at $75, down from previous values.
Under joint auspices of the Huron Music Club and the Parent Teachers Association, the Oberlin College Women's Glee Club will give a concert at the Huron town hall on Monday evening May 2 beginning at 7 39 o'clock.
Captain A B Deasy announced that the local Company A Second Infantry Ohio National Guard will convert into a howitzer company on May 1. Orders for the reorganization have been received from Adjutant General George Florence.
A Berlin despatch reports a group of American businessmen urged German foreign minister Walter Simons to ask President Harding to mediate between Germany and the allies on reparations. They helped draft the German note and feared further allied penalties would block trade.
The Japanese government reportedly agrees to settle the Yap dispute. Compromise would recognize Japan's mandate over Yap and Japan would acknowledge American cable rights. The U S claimed Yap's cable station as the sole direct link to the Philippines. American attaches head to Chita to study the Siberian republic appeal.
Premier Lloyd George will preside at a conference between mine owners and the federation of miners to hasten an immediate settlement. Today's discussions were largely formal as the talks begin in London.
Miss Miskell the Elyria public health nurse denies responsibility for eight McKinley school children fainting during a Friday hygiene lecture. She notes she was a visiting nurse touring the country and not present at the session.
Hythe England April 25 Premier Lloyd George and Premier Briand broke up the conference without learning Germanys new indemnity proposals. A brief morning session discussed procedure for the interallied supreme council meeting next Saturday. Lloyd George left for London Briand planned to sail from Folkestone at noon.
Hospital Notes list admissions including Miss Lucile Hoeland of Cleveland street Walter Duelch of Mendellcourt Mrs Carrie Mills of Fairground street George S Black of Sandusky and Mrs Bright of Rocky River Births record a daughter born to Mr and Mrs C J Wheeler at 143 Cleveland street Discharges include Helen Zypringy at Children’s Home Oberlin and several residents with addresses.
In Columbus Ohio on April 25 Ohio State University opens a home economics cafeteria to give 17 advanced students hands on training as dietitians and cafeteria managers. The students manage party dinners for meetings and conventions and also serve lunches daily to students and faculty.
Elyria police asked to be on the lookout for a stolen auto reported from 1141 Ninth Street. The machine is valued at about $346.
J. W. Brandt reports his Chinaman dog strayed from home Sunday or was stolen while the family was away. The dog is described as a small, likely mix breed with a distinctive collar. Authorities or neighbors are asked to contact Brandt with any information.
Ohio figure Harriet Taylor Upton may be offered the post of Secretary of Public Welfare if Congress creates a Cabinet. This would mark the first woman to hold a Cabinet position, with strong ties to President Harding's campaign and active suffrage involvement in Ohio politics.
Two bandits grabbed a handbag with 1500 dollars from Miss Margaret Tallett near the Cleveland Trust Company on East 57th street and Euclid avenue just after 10 am. The crowded street halted only after her scream as the thieves drove away into the crowd.
Earl Essner, a gassed veteran of the Thirty Seventh Division, is dead after shooting 40 year old widow Lillian Austin in the Courtland hotel corridor. Both were Courtland hotel employees and victims of an attempted murder and suicide. Essner had been in poor health since leaving the army two years ago.
New Jersey reports a highwayman near Jersey City with a female accomplice using a bright searchlight to blind victims. The pair, in a red racing car, robbed a party of motorists for about 35 dollars and outran motorcycle police and a dozen pursuers.
President WwW. oO. Thompson appoints a faculty committee to investigate student scholarship at Ohio State University. The panel will review existing rules affecting both students and instructors as authorities push a concentrated effort to raise standards.
The Ohio Oil Company announces new oil prices in Findlay Ohio effective today Pennsylvania 2.50 Cabell 2.16 Somerset 1.95 Somerset light 2.20 Redland 1.26 all figures in cents per gallon as listed for this date April 25.
Washington report notes Congress reassembling amid lingering domestic and foreign problems. Tariff and tax bills demand attention through July and August. An emergency tariff bill faces possible deadlock in conference. Knox peace resolution may move in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Immigration restriction bill advances in the House amid other major items.
Judge Redington awarded E T Reese owner of Elyria Business College an injunction against Elsie M Johnson owner of the Second street building. He ruled the lease extension clause valid and that rent disputes should go to equity court for a master to decide amount.
The court of appeals reviewed the Walter A Davies appeal case, a City Bank cashier in Lorain, found guilty of falsifying statements to mislead state bank examiners, and announced the decision will likely not be made for another week.
Judge Redington grants two divorces to Elyria residents this morning. Elma Mills is divorced from Ernest Mills for gross neglect of duty, restored to maiden name, and given alimony. Gaha Guerra is divorced from Samuel Guerra for extreme cruelty, restored to maiden name, and granted alimony.
Youngstown report states Cecil Comisky aged 17 died from injuries after falling 90 feet while crossing a deep cable during the Ohio Avenue Bridge construction. The incident occurred yesterday with the victim attempting to cross the line before the bridge was completed.
Four men were arrested by Lorain police for loitering on North Broadway last night. The suspects Erwin Pitcher of Newark New Jersey Leo Henry of Indiana Harbor John H Slack of Atlanta and Charles Denton of Cleveland were arraigned this morning and fined three dollars plus costs.
Elyria reports two small suits started in the court of common pleas today. The Purity Bottling Co. seeks $2450 from Jim Mails for soft drinks. Lorain County Finance Co. seeks $138.70 from Ermen ko Evanoff on a loan secured by a mortgage on a South Lorain lot.
Columbus Ohio April 25 Senator Burke predicted the minimum wage bill would pass the Senate. He cited the Governor's open support as key and said it would emerge from the Transportation and Commerce Committee for passage. He noted the Calendar committee would not slow progress and expected no need to suspend rules.
The Standard Oil Company via Seep Purchasing Agency announces a second price boost within ten days. Pennsylvania prices rise 25 cents to 3.50, with Cabell at 2.16, Somerset heavy 1.95, Somerset light 2.20, Ragland 1.25, and Corning unchanged. Prices effective immediately.
Lorain county officials say on May 5 Col Henry Smith will run a free cataract clinic at St Francis Hospital in Columbus before the Ohio State Medical Society meeting. The clinic offers free treatment and hospital care until patients can return home, with private rooms available for those who can pay.
In Elyria sheriff Backus arrested a colored man who gave the name James Holmes early Sunday morning on a report of suspicious conduct. While returning to jail the officer pumped him and told ghost stories that unsettled him, leading to a confession of stealing a bicycle in Defiance as he headed toward Cleveland. Defiance officers will pursue.
Elyria reports a rain coat and a bunch of keys stolen from a car. Also in Elyria the Willys Overland plant hired six former employees this morning. Police were informed that M A Landers failed to comply with the anti screen ordinance and no warrant has been issued.
Michael Jacobs was fined $500 for illegally transporting liquor and released from jail Monday after paying the penalty.
Police report says two wheels stolen from M. L. Crippen’s garage were found north of Ridgeville Center but the two tires on those wheels remain missing.
An Elyria dealer reports the pelts market remaining stagnant. He received the first quotations in months with cattle hides at 2 to 4 cents, calf hides at 10 cents, and skunk pelts and musk rats far below former prices. Horse hides have fallen to 2 dollars from eighteen, while ample local stock hints at a market rebound only far off.
Elyria report on Central Station firemen conducting their annual spring house cleaning. They moved mattresses and blankets near city hall drawing attention as local observers note the department has become exceptionally thorough in their cleaning efforts.
Thomas Trainor a Sinn Fein leader was executed by court martial for murdering Cadet Varrell of the British police. In Ireland a bloody weekend followed with police casualties, shootings, and prolonged fighting in Galway Louth and Armagh as Sinn Fein members and constables suffered injuries.
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