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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1921

Page

2

Disarmament talks spark Republican debate in Senate

Senate Republicans argue over disarmament strategy as the White House signals a conference plan. Key figures like Lodge Root and Borah face criticism for navy emphasis while others push for broader participation and a U S led push with Britain and Japan.

Ing Repub Lodge Senate Foreign Elihu Root Oscar W.rwood Senate Sutherland U. S Knor Anc Borah Nators Ent United States Great Japan Elihu Ndt Navy Naval Affairs Tee Conson Pan

E Approves Bill Limiting Home Brewing Restrictions

WASHINGTON Aug 17 Home from prohibition enforcement notes say the house adopted a provision barring search warrants for home brewing unless the site is the base of liquor manufacture. The amendment, if approved by the senate, would curb agents power to seize personal home brews and affect enforcement rules nationwide.

Shington House Wrio Senate

Remark on Loot Taken From Blanchard Howe Residence

A report notes a theft at Blanchard Howe residence last Friday revealing four pairs of pants and other small items missing along with currency. Police were furnished a test of the stolen articles and the value is described as small.

Blanchard Howe Blanchard Wee Sanehard

Outlaw Railroad Agitation Reported in Labor Circles

Report from Talmington dated August 17 describes John Gruneau of Chicago leading “Outlaw” railroad workers seeking a one big union. Activists are said to operate in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and the Midwest aiming to split from the AFL rail unions and provoke widespread strikes.

Talmington John Gruneau Chicago American Federation of Labor New York New Jersey Pennsylvvania Tid West P- Lynch New York City Leadeesher Gramnean Gruneau Brotherhood of Trainmen Jt Iz Vharssd

Defendants Begin Defense in California Mystery Death

In Los Angeles on August 17 the defense opened for Mrs. Madalyone Obenchain and Arthur C. Buren in the Kennedy murder case. A trunk linked to Obenchain reportedly arrived from San Francisco and may be opened by officials to uncover clues. Oberchain, the divorced husband, vows to seek a restraining order to block access. Attorneys for both defendants are to be announced soon.

Los Angeles Calif Madalyone Ohbenchain Arthur C. Buren J. Belton ‘Kennedys Ralph Oberchain Attormey Kennedy Obenchain San Francisco Burch Oberchain Cbenchain

Assault on Foreigner Leaves Man Unconscious After Collision

Louis Toth regained consciousness after twenty four hours in an unconscious state. Police suspect a near auto accident caused the injury when another driver nearly missed Toth, halted, and allegedly struck him knocking him to the curb. Eyewitnesses gave statements but were not held. A arrest warrant may be issued soon.

Louis Toth Toth

Collapse of Len Small war plans blamed on family pressure

STATAIN SPRINGFIELD Aug 17 The sudden collapse of the war plans of Governor Len Small of Illinois was due to family pressure and he abandoned plans to delay his trial on charges of misusing 2.5 million in state funds and to test the legality of his arrest. Mrs Small and family urged the governor to go to court. Bench warrants were issued for Small and Mrs Small retreated to the family home in Kankakee. State's Attorney Mortimer accepted a venue change with four clauses while preserving future action options. Judge Smith will decide the petition for a change of venue with two possible jurists named for Sept 6.

Springfield Len Small Ilinois Sangamon Veater Gay C. Fred Mortimer Mortimer Goverrnor

House Begins Tax Draft Debate

Congressional action opens as Democratic members meet to consider a Republican tax revision bill. The minority caucus delays, while some Democrats express support for tax reductions and a substitute bill faces continued opposition. The vote is expected Saturday afternoon.

Washington House Wars and Means Committee Kitchin North Carolina

Hunt Wild Cherries for Making of Wine

Report notes harvest focus on wild cherries as blackberries and elderberries depart for the year. Gatherers spread a sheaf under trees and drop fruit onto a sheet for easy collection. Trees found in woods and pasture lands.

Shipment of Carp Passes Through City Express Car Air Pump Used

A shipment of live carp passed through the city yesterday afternoon en route to New York City. The express car was equipped with an air pump to keep the fish alive. The car man said the shipment was valued at £600 and the fish must arrive alive to be valuable.

Eishitana New York City

Taniac Restores Mrs Brannan’s Stomach Health in Ohio

Mrs. Opa Brannan of Moxadore Ohio reports dramatic relief from six months of indigestion after using Taniac. She says digestion is perfect now, pain vanished, and energy returned, with Taniac making her feel well and capable of housework again. Sold by J. Adolphus Ebert and leading druggists.

Taniac Opa Brannan Moxadore Ohio Eflyriz Br J. Adolphus Ebert Adrt

Murder Trial Opens in Whitesburg Kentucky Case

A jury in Whitesburg, Kentucky, begins hearing a murder case from December 1819. Auge Bates 17 and Bedgum Bates 18 face charges tied to the death of Efirah Sergeant at India Creek, involving forgery and a love affair. Edith Sergeant and Uriah Bates, serving 12 years, are connected as witnesses in a convoluted conspiracy.

Whitesburg Bedgum Bates Efirah Sergeant India Creek Young Bates Uriah Bates James Sergeant Clark County Sergeant Bates Kentucky Edith Serian Trather Eezinzet Bates Seremant Tiriah Bates Beckham Bates Imiénas

Mob burns suspected killer after fatal Augusta encounter

In Augusta Georgia a mob seized a body believed to be Walter Smather slain by police after a gun battle. Smather had killed foreman Benna T. Hightower and Officer Wu Moore before being shot. Eight others were wounded as the suspect resisted capture with a shotgun.

Augusta Walter Smather Smeiley Bennamin T. Hightower Smelles W. Wu Moore

Court House Rats Meet Church League Opener Tomorrow

The Court House Rats will face the Church team at Cascade Park tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Church League officials expect a hard battle as they select their best players for the clash.

Court House Rats Church Teagus Cascade Park Toomorrow Church League Wiil

Public whipping restored for wife beaters in Roxville

In Roxville Illinois on August 17 Judge Viett ordered Sheriff Nicholson to whip Frank Williams and Clem Green each with a dozen lashes on the bare back for wife beating. The punishment, a public whipping, was restored by the court today.

Roxville Mid Viett Sherrif Nicholson Frank Williams Clem Green

South End Giants Top Cubs 5 4 in Cascade Park clash

The South End Giants defeated the West Side Cubs 5 to 4 at Cascade Park yesterday afternoon. Strong defense by Hiengartner and Petry powered the Giants to victory while pitchers Dean and Arnold starred for the Giants as Yosh and Taylor worked for the Cubs. Premier Lloyd George gave an interview on De Valera’s speech in London on August 17.

South End Giants West Side Cubs Cascade Park Hiengartner Petry Giants Cuthe Dean and Arnold Yosh and Taylor Cubs London Lioyd George International Eamonn Devalera

Marriage Licenses for George Popp and Julia Vargo

George Popp 35 section hand and Julia Vee Vargo 386 of Teratn appear in the marriage licenses list.

George Popp Julia Vee Vargo Teratn

New York Gangster Names 51 Murders Across Region

G Bariton Fontano, jailed in New York, tells detectives the Abomenarre Camorra gang killed 51 people from the Atlantic coast to Detroit. He admits several murders including one on July 10 in Avon New Jersey. Fontano says the Camorra, led from Palermo, ordered the Calazzo killing on July 30 to avenge a rival.

New York Camerra G Bartoion Fortaoo Atlantic Seaboard Detroit Fontano Aliineelf Seversl Avon N. J Abomenairre Fonotano Camorra Palermo Italy Fontano Carmillio Calaczzzo Calozzo

Lorain County Men Thought Were Gang

Jack Cliff of LaGrange Ed Lehmar of Lorain and D A Billings of Ely street Lorain returned from a fishing trip to Middle Island in Canadian waters. A boat with eight men landed and "Hands Up" was shouted. Canadian bank robbers had fled toward the American shore. Light Keeper Wilson vouched for the trio after suspicion. They fished for days but storm prevented bringing home any catch.

Jack Cliff LaGrange Ed Lehmar Lorain D. A. Billings Eighth Street Middle Island Ottawa Canada

Court orders recount of ballots in Lorain solicitor race

The Lorain common pleas court will order a recount for the solicitor race between VanDusen and Cook. Ballots are sealed and will be opened only by court order after Cook petitions for a recount.

Section Board Hballota CE. VanDusen DD. A. Cook Lorain VanDusen Cook Court of Common Pleas

Third set of twins born to Hope couple

The Glasgow family of Hope welcomes the third set of twins to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Glasgow. The mother is 30 years old and the couple already has eleven children.

Szewczyk cited for hydrant parking defiance

John Szewczyk violated a city ordinance by parking in front of a water hydrant despite a fireman warning. He was arrested and will be arraigned for trial tomorrow morning.

John Szewczyk

Utility panel weighs lower freight rates for road materials

Columbus August 17 the utilities commission resumed its inquiry into intrastate freight rates for road building materials. A joint proposal seeks an about 18 percent reduction on shipments of crushed stone gravel travel and sand within Ohio to ease costs for road work.

Columbus The Utilities Commission Ohio

Gallagher sentenced in Ohio pen for gunman burglary

Cleveland August 17 Charles Gallagher a gunman and burglar received a 27 1/2 year sentence from Judge Frederick Walther at the Ohio penitentiary. He and accomplices Bobby Hunt and James Walsh had previously broken jail but were recaptured.

Cleveland Charles Gallagher Ohio Frederick Walther Hracentir Bobby Hunt James Walsh

Steel theft ring uncovered spanning four states in Detroit

Detroit police report seven men arrested in a steel theft ring with operations extending into four states. Authorities say a half dozen more suspects will be in custody tonight. The ring allegedly stole valuable metals from Detroit and Cleveland steel firms to undercut their suppliers.

Detroit Cleveland

Lenglen to duel Mallory again after health recovery

New York Aug 17 Suzanne Lenglen French tennis champion who defeated Molla Mallory at Forest Hills plans a special match once she recovers. Lenglen will also fulfill exhibition engagements nationwide and enter the mixed doubles at Boston next week if health permits.

New York Suzanne Lenglen Molla Mallory Forest Hills Socom Leagien Bostom

Firemen Head to Medina for County Convention

About thirty Lorain County volunteer firemen traveled by truck and auto to Medina for the annual Lorain County Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention. They expect to compete in contests and vie for prizes offered by the Medina group.

Medina Lorain County

Rehabilitation Plan Emphasizes Railroads and Farmers

The administration vows to use the war finance corporation to aid railroads and farmers to cut unemployment. Merer stresses farm prosperity as key to national prosperity and urges rehabilitation of idle industries. Comptroller Crisainger calls for restoring credit instruments between employers and the unemployed as Cabinet discusses a possible program Friday.

War Finance Corporation Merer Crisainger

Kentucky Mob Focus Shifts To Federal Agent Deeds

The article profiles a federal agent in Louisville who assisted in hundreds of raids in Kentucky and faced threats to his life. It notes his Glasow residence, his father A G McFarland a longtime revenue agent, and identifies the subject as about 25 years old. It also mentions inconsequential Gulf of Mexico tides.

Mr_ McFarland Louisvile Louisville A. G. McFarland Young McFarland Glasgow Gulf of Mexico

Irish republicans reject British terms and vow unity

The Irish Bulletin flags that Lloyd George’s offer lacks dominion status for Ireland and De Valera, Collins, and Griffith push unity. An Irish Republican Army order urges readiness for further sacrifices and emphasizes training, efficiency, and loyalty to the republic amid a session at Mansion House.

Irish Bulletin Smuts Lloyd George Ireland Mansion House Irish Republican Army de Valera Britain Briain England Irish. Republican Army Republic

Four OClock Luncheon Honors Bride-To-Be

Mrs S Thompson hosted a Sunday luncheon at her home on River Street for Miss Gertrude Metcalf an upcoming bride to be. Eighteen guests attended with gladiolus decorations and a cake featuring two pink hearts. The bride-to-be received a percolator and tea pot as gifts. Music singing and social hour followed afternoon and evening entertainments.

Defiance bakers cut wholesale price to meet Toledo loaf

Defiance bakers trimmed wholesale bread to 7 cents a loaf to compete with Toledo prices while local groceries sold the loaf at 90 cents, one cent under Toledo bread.

Toledo

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