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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
1
Reports from London and Riga detail American and British relief efforts for famine in Russia. Captives recount harsh conditions, with a focus on child and civilian suffering as food shipments and aid logistics are organized through the British trade mission and American representatives.
About seventy five representatives from Cuyahoga Erie Lorain and Huron counties met at the court house room 3 to hear Engineer C M Theobald on road width drainage and upkeep. J F Burke spoke on truck bill provisions with penalties for overloads and enforcement plans. An informal discussion covered farm produce elevators cooperative stores and selling.
Aug 16 notes show former railroad administration director McAdoo to testify before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. A motion by Democrat Neva McAdoo failed 7 to 3, committee members then moved to report the measure to the Senate.
A blind man reported to police that a man asked him to change a two dollar bill. The man received a blank piece of paper instead. The victim said he would not recognize the swindler if seen again.
Washington August 16 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Republican Senate leader and foreign relations chair will serve on the disarmament and pacific policies committee. He is the second member named to the commission with Secretary of State Hughes heading the group.
Union leaders in Marion announce a strike over the Erie Railroad dismissal and shop lease to Railway Service Company led by John D. Owens. Workers refuse open shop and overtime pay terms while strikebreakers meet with about 200 local strikers and many refuse to vote.
The county and several cities and villages receive auto tax distributions. The county totals 2335.01 with Amherst 303.81 Avon Village 196.37 Avon Lake 206.37 Elyria 2435.68 Grat ton 149.32 LaGrange 73.36 Lorain 2420.18 Oberlin 622.43 Rochester 28.50 Shemela Lake 17.25 Amherst 37 767 Wellington 447.02.
The new auto registration law takes effect Wednesday. Lorain county reports about nine thousand automobiles and seven hundred owners have already registered. Officials expect a rush in the final hours and say many owners will wait several weeks to be rated.
An unknown driver struck Carmalion Ricco's wagon on Lake avenue beyond the city, overturning the wagon and scattering a load of fruit and vegetables. Ricco escaped injury. the car fled after the impact, but its license number was obtained and the motorist will be arrested.
Elyria newsboys will attend the Cleveland Baseball Co. game against the Cleveland team. They are chaperoned by the Chamber of Commerce baseball committee including Savage Shafer Wilder Baird Joomis Burke Whelan Loftus Armitage Ambrose. About 150 boys ride in trucks from Lorain County Electric and Extr a Telephone Co. The trip starts at 12 30 from the Chronicle Telegram office.
The Labor Department reports 5,735,000 people in the United States are out of work in the latest figures given to the Senate in response to a resolution on unemployment. In New York, vaudeville duo "Manrice and Walter" lose their marriage as Justice Plattin finalizes the divorce of Florence Walton Mouvet, ending hopes for reconciliation.
Republicans control the Ways and Means Committee report backing tax revision aims to aid business and reduce the tax burden. The majority estimates a $790 million reduction, claiming the measure lowers taxes without shifting the burden, while Democrats on the committee oppose the report.
Louis Toth was found unconscious last night beside a large automobile at Chestnut and West Broad Streets. Police report they are in the dark about the motive and suspect, and Toth is in hospital as a warrant is prepared for the alleged assailant.
Chicago authorities will conduct a full inquiry into the death of Mrs. Mary De Brito former beauty contest winner and former wife of a Brazilian figure. She reportedly ended her life at Mrs. Weiler s home by gas after threats from a magazine editor and unsettling letters and inquiries.
Harry H. Smith Co announces Dollar Day bargains to be held tomorrow with extended lists of discounts. The ad notes Wednesday morning shopping spurs savings as prices remain notably low.
Ohio Governor Davis announced a searching investigation into paroled criminals from the old board of paroles. He aims to halt the parole evil and stop returning convicts to the penitentiary. A reform plan requires local county advisory committees before any parole is granted, ensuring public consultation and transparency.
James M Case 61 died yesterday in Toledo at his sister Mrs. Thomas Halpin’s home after a two year illness from tuberculos is. A former Elyria resident for 25 years, he left in 1912 after his wife Katherine Dowd Cass died. he is survived by three sisters and one brother in Toledo. The remains will be shipped to Evoria for funeral services at St Mary’s Church Thursday at 9 o’clock. Burial in St Mary’s cemetery.
Andrew Swers sues Alfred and Marr Stemden for 5000 claiming damages after paying 12800 for land on North Ridge road. The Stan dens allegedly misrepresented the farm soil as matching a shown plot. Also notes a government opinion on butter taxation related to lime-treated sour cream.
Ohio days to stage a big offensive as the prohibition enforcement league plans full statewide organization within weeks. James A. White says the structure will aid county and local officers in suppressing liquor manufacturing and bootlegging amid a campaign against wet propaganda and panel law evasion. Officials anticipate action to curb Canadian imports before bootleg liquor reaches northern Ohio counties.
Old Bowery resort once nicknamed death by own action Hall collapsed today endangering a family of four on the top floor and alarming 2060 homeless sleepers in the basement. The building previously housed the Hadley mission and was infamous for suicides.
In Dublin and London circles reports quote Eamon De Valera urging defense of Irish freedom. He vows to fight for a republic and human civilization, declaring peace or war with Britain and that the Irish will live and die for their principles as crowds applaud.
London reports the government has two options if armistice ends. If Sinn Feiners avoid violence Britain will impose home rule colonies in Ireland. If conflict resumes martial law will rise, civil governments abrogated, Sir Nevil Macready to command with full powers.
East Bridge Street saw a collision when John Mlotkouski of Cleveland swerved, struck a curb, and sideswiped a car driven by Charles Clark. Two women in the Clark vehicle, Mrs. Fannie Brand and Miss Flora Brand, sustained injuries from broken glass and were hospitalized.
A verdict of accidental death was returned in the death of Anthony Blepp. The driver, C. W. Uhler, was cleared of all charges and returned home. Funeral services are planned at St Peters Catholic church, Ridgeville, for Thursday.
The volunteer firemen leave to morrow for the annual contention at Sedina. They are asked to meet in front of Union hall on Cheapside at 7:30 in the morning, where trucks will be provided to take them across country to Medina. The sporting truck is to be taken along and the old vets are anticipating a big time.
Charles F. Moore of Lorain was named receiver for the Carrol Automobile Company of Lorain in common pleas court and was set a $15,000 bond. Charles D. Crushan of Youngstown filed a $3,000 claim against the firm, prompting the receiver order. Moore valued the property at about $10,000 while debts were stated as heavy.
In Los Angeles on August 16 a meeting discussed the Kennedy murder case. Arthur Burch, charged with the murder, and J Belton Kennedy and E Rows were present as authorities pursue a pawnshop lead. A pawnbroker claims to have sold the gun used in Kennedy’s slaying. District Attorney Woolwine expects evidence to clinch the state’s case. Rosenthal identified the gun stock as matching the 12 gauge shotgun sold by the pawnshop, linking the weapon to a purchaser.
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