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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
1
Aug 8 report from McKeown states Kin MacKeown, an Irish Republican Army figure, was released from prison by Lloyd George to influence the peace negotiations. Irish leaders say his presence is crucial in the debate as talks proceed on August 16.
William Webb a16 drowned Sunday afternoon at Cascade Park Lorain while with his parents on a day outing. He slipped from a rock into the river and, unable to swim, disappeared before rescuers could reach him. Firemen retrieved the body about an hour later and took it to the Ellenberger home before further steps.
Oliver Garber aged 50 shot himself in the right temple as four men pursued him near Gellville in Mansfield on a home burglary spree. He had stolen clothing and a gun used in the raid, with coroner L E Barree noting the death was by his own action.
A man was electrocuted after a storm toppled a telephone wire. Rescue crews arrived too late, the body was removed to hospital where doctors confirmed death. The accident prompted fire department notification and further medical response.
New disclosures add mystery to the slaying of J Belton Kennedy wealthy insurance man Deputy Sheriff Joe Nolan said Arthur Courtney Burch son of Rev William A Burch Branston Ill was questioned after arriving from Lago Veras Nev where he was taken from a Chicago bound train Sunday
There is no word from Miss Isabella Hay the Scotch girl of this city ordered deported. Daughters of Scotia press for a rehearing as President Harding returns to Washington. Atlantic liner sailings canceled last week, and it is believed she remains in the United States.
Airs. Clarence Pool reported missing four valuable rings after a colored lady visited her house. Police were asked to watch for the suspect, described as a visitor bearing a cameo, a solitaire, a cluster and a platinum ring.
The paper says it printed the complete answer to a questionnaire from Gerald B. Martin to avoid favoring any candidate. It notes others like Mr. Rhoads also deserve consideration and urges voting for one of the three: Martin, Rhoads, or others for president.
Captain S Snoddy of the Rescue Ship Anyox recounts from Eureka California how he answered Alaska distress signals near Blunt's reef. In fog and heavy seas the Anyox rescued 166 survivors, landing 70 crew and 96 passengers at noon, with about twenty hospital cases.
Harry Sanders of 59 West Avenue was bound over to the grand jury after refusing to reveal where he bought his booth. Mayor Jones fined him twenty five dollars, and Sanders was unable to furnish a $590 bail. A bottle of liquor found on Sanders prompted questions, but he claimed possession of the bottle was accidental.
In common pleas court Monday William W. Rober challenged city assessments for a new Adams street sanitary sewer. The east Adams and west Jefferson residents drain into a between street sewer feeding Bond street trunk and an open ditch the city says violates state law. Assessments set to be certified in September. decision anticipated soon.
The League of Women Voters reports four more candidates replied to the questionnaires bringing total responses to 23 of 26. Candidates include J. G. Hazelton for city council president, G. W. Standen for City Treasurer, and D. A. Baird for City Solicitor. Replies from W. Guthman for City Auditor may be published nearer the November elections.
In Paris the Allied Supreme Council debates Upper Silesia and Rhineland penalties as Britain and France diverge on key issues. Britain favors withdrawal and lighter punishments. France pushes reinforcements and strong measures. The session, led by Premier Briand with Clemenceau present, continues as America observes.
During a late Saturday electrical storm two Elyria houses were struck by lightning. At 623 Broad Street a bolt hit the chimney of William Ross's residence, collapsing part of the structure and filling rooms with soot, though no fire erupted. At 122 Marshfield Avenue S A Yost’s home roof suffered damage with a hole and attic exit used by occupants. bulbs shattered and soot filled the interior.
Henry Godhart faced a concealed weapon case that was continued until tomorrow. An automatic pistol and bullets were found in his possession after a midnight arrest. The hearing lacked key testimony as Acting Captain P J Crehan was absent and the defendant’s story appeared unreliable.
The Chronicle Telegram will print early tomorrow to allow employees to attend the annual picnic at the Y camp. All copy must be formed by nine o'clock to be ready, with the paper printing around 2 00 p m to enable newsboys to deliver before departure for the picnic. The start will be from an off act about one o'clock.
Sefarine Motto admitted disorderly conduct before Mayor Jones and was fined twenty five dollars plus costs. He had been arrested the night before on a traffic offense but that charge was dropped after a pint of wine was found in the car. Motto gave a straightforward account and was released.
No candidates have announced themselves for the School Board. Blank ballots will be handed to voters tomorrow. T. T. Robinson and Charles Crehore are the two incumbents whose seats are to be filled. the writer urges writing their names in and endorsing their public service.
A local letter argues against nominating sitting councilmen for office. It claims gas and electric price actions harmed citizens, citing a $30,000 yearly savings from past efforts and condemns minority rule over majority rule. It urges voters to uphold American principles and elect representatives who serve the people.
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